The Pentacles is the tarot suit most often connected with issues related to Money, Material and Potential.
The Ace
of PentaclesThe Root of the Powers of Earth
Numerical Value: 1
Season: Winter
Direction: North
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Financial gift or opportunity, change for the better. Physical well being, material comfort, Good luck, An indication you are ready to embark on a new and profitable venture. An appreciation of the good things in life.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Hard financial times. Materialism, avarice, miserliness, greed. Not a good time to start something new.
The Two of PentaclesThe Lord of Harmonious Change
Numerical Value: 2
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Fluctuations and vast changes. Need to balance many skills when planning ahead. A warning against credit card purchases. Indication of imminent changes and movement, could include journeys, money, communications, news, material preoccupations. All change must be navigated skillfully with knowledge in manipulation of life's rules for attainable continued success. Nothing is financially certain.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Reckless elation, discounting warnings or impending trouble. Feckless. Inability to finish a project. Losing control.
The Three of PentaclesThe Lord of Material Works
Numerical Value: 3
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Success, through effort and hard work. This is the card of the craftsman, businessman and merchant. Initial completion achieved at home or work but more work is required. Good time for starting a project, with an indication of help in business..
Reversed/Upsidedown - Not enough effort given. Fear of loss causing missed opportunities. Unable to take advice from others due to conceit, obstinacy or prejudice.
The Four of PentaclesThe Lord of Earthly Power
Numerical Value: 4
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - This is the miser card. Material and financial security. Through influence or money an increase in authority and power in business. Holding on too tight. Fear of parting with resources or money. Stagnation because of an overwhelming desire for security.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Letting go of emotions and letting go of possessions. Lacking ability to delegate. Fear of loosing the familiar and established thus opposed to change.
The Five of PentaclesThe Lord of Material Trouble
Numerical Value: 5
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - A warning of financial difficulties lying ahead, but there is a suggestion that restricting in certain areas may open doors in others. Redunancy. Hard times when surrounded by the wealthy. Unforeseen expenses.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Destitution and poverty. Long term unemployment. Adversity that may be overcome were it not for obstinacy or lack of imagination. Overcoming financial problems.
The Six of PentaclesThe Lord of Material Success
Numerical Value: 6
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Debt clearance and use of good fortune for benefit of others. Solvency in material affairs. Repayment of favors Sympathy, charity and kindness of heart. Recovery of losses.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Uncharitable, careless and reckless with money. Extravagance.
The Seven of PentaclesThe Lord of Success Unfulfilled
Numerical Value: 7
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Success is only attainable through continued hard work, this is a warning not to rest on one's laurels. A project that promises much fails. Previous past work wasted through inertia, time for directing energy one way or another.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Bankruptcy. Promising circumstances ends in failure, not putting in enough effort.
The Eight of PentaclesThe Lord of Prudence
Numerical Value: 8
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - An advantageous card for any enthusiastic or talented people. Using one's personal interests and skills in a profitable and rewarding way. Time to study something that inspires you. Thriftiness.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Short term gain obtained at the expense of long term profit. Inappropriate use of skills and energy for unsuitable ends. Laziness.
The Nine of PentaclesThe Lord of Material Gain
Numerical Value: 9
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Unexpected financial gains such as: winnings, inheritances, monetary gifts and settlements. A period of calm to enjoy the fruition of your work. At peace with yourself. Popularity. Security. Contentment.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Swindling, pilfering and theft. Success earned from the misfortunes of others. A warning in this card that present stability and calm is unsustainable.
The Ten of PentaclesThe Lord of Wealth
Numerical Value: 10
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Financial and emotional stability. Time to buy a house or put something substantial in place for the future. Formation of family tradition. Something that will live on after you are gone. This card may indicate good fortune regarding a dowry.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Family arguments in regards to money or breaking up of estate after a death. Restrictive effects of long traditions. Indecisiveness and insecurity. This card could also indicate a burglary.
The Page of PentaclesThe Princess of the Echoing Hills; The Rose of the Palace of Earth
Numerical Value: 7
Elemental Name: Earth of Earth
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - A hardworking meticulous man who is proud of his responsibilities. Essentially honourable, a good administrator but sometimes too overzealous and diligent in his duties. The need for hard work..
Reversed/Upsidedown - No sense of humor and full of own importance. Enjoys wielding power over those below him. Could be some unwelcome news concerning finances, depending on surrounding cards. Unreliable.
The Knight of PentaclesThe Lord of the Wild and Fertile Land; The King of the Spirits of Earth
Numerical Value: 4
Elemental Name: Fire of Earth
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - A traditional person, clever in monetary affairs, hardworking and patient. A stoical, impassive and indifferent person who does not always care about the feelings of others. Slow to anger, but furious when finally provoked.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Grasping and greedy person. Sometimes smug and self-satisfied. May indicate finances have reached break even or a standstill, depending on surrounding cards. A possessive person, not good with money.
The Queen of PentaclesThe Queen of the Thrones of Earth
Numerical Value: 4
Elemental Name: Water of Earth
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - A businesswoman who is practical and capable and enjoys her material comforts. Having a responsible attitude to her wealth she uses it to advance the fortunes of those in her inner circle. Not particularly insightful or bright, but has a depth of feeling. Works hard but enjoys the sensual pleasures.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Unable to see beyond or rise above material possessions. Highly changeable, with a narrow minded, suspicious outlook towards things either new or she doesn't understand.
The King of PentaclesThe King of the Thrones of Earth
Numerical Value: 4
Elemental Name: Air of Earth
Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Dependable and loyal leader, neither particularly imaginative or intelligent. Trustworthy, cautious and patient and uses inborn wisdom for wealth increase. Slow to lose temper, but once angered stands rigid against enemies. Has worked hard and is pleased with achievements.
Reversed/Upsidedown - Easily bought, mercenary and materialistic. Blind to beauty, finds it hard to adapt to change. Not good with money, grasping, dull and unpleasant.
This now completes the Suit of Pentacles on the Meaning of Tarot Cards site.
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