Suit of Pentacles
The suit of pentalces relates to material things in the real world. This can (and often does) mean money, but it can also refer to other forms of wealth. Pentacles are associated with the element earth, the astrological signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, as well as the direction of north and the season of winter.
Hover over the cards below to read their divinatory meanings in brief. Click to book your tarot consultation today.
Upright:
material abundance, real-world manifestation, tangible opportunity
Reversed:
missed chance, misfire, financial loss
Upright:
indecision, uncertainty, duality, balance, juggling
Reversed:
lack of clarity, divided attention, serving two masters
Upright:
foundations, pragmatism, collaboration, teamwork, craftsmanship
Reversed:
weak foundations, isolation, lack of support
Upright:
conservatism, holding what's yours, security, accumulation
Reversed:
possessiveness, covetousness, hoarding, fear of losing value
Upright:
poverty, isolation, want, isolation, lack of resources, out in the cold
Reversed:
recovery from loss, rebuilding, warming up, seeking spiritual wealth
Upright:
reciprocity, giving and receiving, charity, gratitude and generosity
Reversed:
giving or taking too much, one-sided exchange
Upright:
waiting, patience, anticipation, past efforts, not ready for harvest
Reversed:
not living up to expectations, lack of reward, wasted effort
Upright:
doing the work, repetition, being prolific, strong work ethic, grinding it out
Reversed:
perfectionism, misguided efforts, overproduction
Upright:
independence, sovereignty, freedom, luxury, self-sufficiency
Reversed:
overindulgence, being too idle, unearned wealth
Upright:
legacy, generational wealth, inheritance, honor and recognition, shared resources, long-term planning
Reversed:
squandered wealth, financial loss, poor planning
Upright:
starting to manifest wealth, learning, acquiring skills, seizing opportunities
Reversed:
procrastination, lack of progress, fixation on an idea
Upright:
dependability, discipline, determination, grit, caution, routine, conservatism
Reversed:
risk aversion, tunnel vision, singularity of focus, slow movement, stubbornness, being stuck
Upright:
nurturing, provisioning, feminine leadership, generosity, well-grounded, manifestation of feminine things, industriousness in feminine ways
Reversed:
self-centeredness, materialism, unyielding
Upright:
success, wealth, abundance, mastery, masculine manifestation
Reversed:
greed, vanity, stubbornness, obsession with power and wealth