The Suit of Pentacles Meanings
Comprehensive guide to the Pentacles suit in Tarot. Explore meanings, symbolism, and guidance for all 14 cards.
The Suit of Pentacles
Explore the complete meanings, symbolism, and guidance for every card in the Pentacles suit.
The Suit of Pentacles corresponds to the element of Earth. It represents the material world, money, work, health, and home. Pentacles deal with the physical level of consciousness. They are about manifestation, stability, and the fruits of labor. When Pentacles appear, they focus on practical matters and long-term security. They ground us in the here and now.
Element in Readings
Past Influence
You built a foundation in the past through hard work. A financial decision or career path established your current security. Practicality ruled your choices.
Present Energy
Focus on the practical. Work hard, save money, and take care of your body. You are in a building phase. Be patient and persistent. Results will come.
Future Outcome
Abundance and security are your future. Your investments will pay off. You will achieve a stable, comfortable life through continued effort. A legacy is being built.
Context & Spreads
Dominance in Spread
A predominance of Pentacles suggests the focus is on money, career, or property. It is a grounding influence that slows things down.
The Journey
Tracks the manifestation process: Seed (Ace), Growth (Seven), Harvest (Nine/Ten).
Yes / No
A "Yes" for practical/financial questions. It indicates tangible results.
Shadow Work
What is your relationship with money and your body? The shadow of Pentacles is greed, hoarding, or miserliness. Do you value things over people? Or do you neglect the physical world?
Meditation
Visualize yourself as a great tree. Your roots go deep into the earth, anchoring you. Your branches reach for the sky. Feel the nutrients rising from the soil. You are solid, stable, and abundant. You are home.
Elemental Combinations
Ace of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Ace of Pentacles represents a new financial or material opportunity. It is a seed of prosperity waiting to be planted.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Stable new relationship, material security, commitment.
In Career
New job, financial opportunity, business venture.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Two of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Two of Pentacles represents juggling multiple priorities. Balance and adaptability are key to managing competing demands.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Balancing relationship with other priorities, adaptability.
In Career
Multiple projects, time management, financial juggling.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Three of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Three of Pentacles represents teamwork, collaboration, and skilled work. Your efforts are being recognized.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Building together, working on relationship, growth.
In Career
Teamwork, skilled collaboration, learning, mentorship.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Four of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Four of Pentacles represents holding onto resources, security, and material stability. Be careful of being too possessive.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Holding onto relationship, possessiveness, fear of loss.
In Career
Financial security, holding position, conservative approach.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Five of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Five of Pentacles represents financial loss, poverty, and feeling left out in the cold. Help is available if you seek it.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Feeling alone, relationship difficulties, hard times together.
In Career
Financial hardship, job loss, feeling excluded.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Six of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Six of Pentacles represents generosity, giving, and receiving help. It indicates a balanced exchange of resources.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Generous partner, giving and receiving love, support.
In Career
Charity, receiving help, bonus, generous employer.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Seven of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Seven of Pentacles represents assessment and patience. Your investments are growing, but it takes time to see results.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Long-term investment in relationship, patience required.
In Career
Evaluating progress, long-term investment, patience needed.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Eight of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Eight of Pentacles represents dedicated work, skill development, and mastery. You are focused on improving your craft.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Working on self, improving relationship skills, dedication.
In Career
Mastering skills, education, focused work, apprenticeship.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Nine of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Nine of Pentacles represents abundance, luxury, and financial independence. You have worked hard and now enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Independent, self-sufficient, attracting quality partner.
In Career
Financial success, luxury, enjoying achievements.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Ten of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Ten of Pentacles represents ultimate financial security, family legacy, and lasting wealth. It is about building something that endures.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Family harmony, long-term commitment, financial security.
In Career
Family business, established success, inheritance.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Page of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Page of Pentacles represents new financial opportunities and the desire to learn practical skills. A message about money may arrive.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Practical approach to love, building foundations, loyalty.
In Career
New job offer, educational opportunity, practical learning.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Knight of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Knight of Pentacles is hardworking, reliable, and methodical. Progress is slow but steady and dependable.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Reliable partner, steady devotion, building together.
In Career
Hard work, methodical approach, reliable productivity.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
Queen of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The Queen of Pentacles is nurturing, practical, and financially secure. She creates a comfortable, abundant home.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Nurturing partner, stable home, practical love.
In Career
Business success, work-life balance, abundance.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"
King of Pentacles
Earth Element
Upright Meaning
The King of Pentacles represents wealth, business success, and material abundance. He is a self-made man who has achieved security.
Daily Guidance
In Love
Stable partner, provider, financially secure relationship.
In Career
Business success, financial mastery, leadership, wealth.
Feelings & Advice
"Not specified"