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Queen of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

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The Queen of Pentacles is the third court card of the pentacles suit in the minor arcana and represents mature feminine energy that’s nurturing, mothering, hard-working and independent. The Queen of Pentacles can represent you or another person who takes on these qualities as well.

The Queen of Pentacles is connected to the element earth and the planet Saturn, as she’s focused on taking care of her responsibilities, creating structure and stability. She is someone who’s very abundant, caring and supportive and she values practicality.

The Queen of Pentacles can show that you’re managing everything in your life from a very balanced, grounded, responsible and mature perspective. It also shows your ability to provide for yourself in the material realm and that you are someone who takes your responsibilities seriously, or this is the role you’re playing in a specific situation in your life.

The Queen of Pentacles Meaning

This card represents someone who manages all aspects of their physical and material world and does it well. The Queen of Pentacles is someone who can create balance between her working life and personal life because she also values things like self-care and self-love.

The image on the card shows a woman sitting on a decorated throne holding a pentacle. Around her are symbols of abundance such as plants, greenery, flowers, fruits and even animals. She looks down at the pentacle in her arms lovingly showing her focus on nurturing her material world and achieving financial success.

The Queen of Pentacles can also represent a working parent or mother figure who cooks, cleans and provides for her family. She’s a very nurturing figure and can even sometimes be seen as a mini version of the Empress. The Queen of Pentacles is down to earth and likes to feel grounded, stable and abundant. She may show her love through things like practical gift giving or cooking your favorite meal.

Therefore, when the Queen of Pentacles comes up in a reading it can mean that you’re embodying these energies or someone else around you is playing this role in your life. Alternatively, the Queen of Pentacles can also represent things like being overly focused on work, selfishness and/or a need to focus on self-care. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.

Upright

Nurturing, mothering, focused on taking care of your material responsibilities, managing a household, a mother figure, taking care of your family.

Reversed

Focusing more on self-care, selfishness, self-centered, not being able to manage all of your responsibilities, not knowing how to ask for help, overworking.

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Knight of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

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The Knight of Pentacles is the second court card of the pentacles suit in the minor arcana and represents steady progress with your goals, moving forward at a slower pace, consistency and planning. The Knight of Pentacles represents the pursuit of a material goal and the process of creating a plan of action to achieve this goal.

The Knight of Pentacles is connected to the element earth and the planet Mercury, as it’s associated with practicality, planning, making logical decisions, research and achieving tangible results. This card can also represent a person who is putting in real work and effort into achieving a long-term goal.

The Knight of Pentacles can show that you’re considering your options in the material world and searching for the one that will develop into something more. This card can show that you’re just at the beginning stages of this journey and that you may need to go through a process of trial and error in order to find the right opportunity for you.

The Knight of Pentacles Meaning

This card represents the sometimes monotonous and repetitive routine that comes with pursuing a long-term goal. This card shows that things like self-discipline and commitment will be required in a situation even if things become boring or dull at times. It’s about sticking something out and seeing something through in order to achieve a goal.

The image on the card shows a knight sitting on a horse that’s standing still. He holds a pentacle in his hand as he looks out over the land as if trying to decide where he wants to invest. In the background the land is wide open and vast signifying the many opportunities available to him.

So the Knight of Pentacles can also represent slow and gradual progress and a mentality of “slow and steady wins the race”. This card can show that continuing to move forward and put one foot in front of the other will result in a successful outcome. Creating a solid and realistic plan of action and then following that plan will get you to where you want to be.

Therefore, when the Knight of Pentacles comes up in a reading it can mean that you’re focused on pursuing a goal in a very practical, realistic and balanced way. Alternatively, the Knight of Pentacles can also represent things like stagnation, stubbornness, indecisiveness and perfectionism. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.

Upright

Steady progress with your goals, pushing forward in spite of challenges or setbacks, consistency, conservative decisions, repetitiveness.

Reversed

Lack of discipline, having trouble with commitment, stubbornness, pessimism, perfectionism, being too focused on the details, being overly critical about your progress.

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Page of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

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The Page of Pentacles is the first court card of the pentacles suit in the minor arcana and represents a new financial opportunity, researching new opportunities, developing new skills, curiosity and/or a younger person. The Page of Pentacles represents the potential of a new opportunity or the process of experimentation with new opportunities.

The Page of Pentacles is connected to the element earth and the planet Venus, as it’s associated with practicality, being pragmatic, creating financial wealth and tangible results. This card can also represent a new financial offer or a message about a new financial opportunity which has the potential to grow.

The Page of Pentacles can show that you’re considering your options in the physical and material world and searching for the ones that will develop into something more. This card can show that you’re just at the beginning stages of this process and that you may need to go through a process of trial and error in order to find the right opportunity for you.

The Page of Pentacles Meaning

This card represents the initial stages of developing something new in the material world and a need to be curious and open with the process but also practical in your approach. This card can also represent a new seed of potential which if nurtured correctly and consistently can grow into a legacy which can last for the long-term.

The image on the card shows a young person holding up a pentacle with a sense of wonder and curiosity. In the background there’s a wide open field which holds lots of potential for planting new seeds and growing an abundant crop. This shows that the opportunities available to you are vast and varied and that it will take some practical consideration to make the best choice.

So the Page of Pentacles can also represent a person who’s embarking on a new journey of experimentation, starting a new project, learning a new skill or initiating a new investment. This card can show that a new venture is coming in for you and that you will need to create a plan of action in order to get the best results.

Therefore, when the Page of Pentacles comes up in a reading it can mean that you’re being presented with new financial opportunities in your reality and that taking a practical approach will be best. Alternatively, the Page of Pentacles can also represent things like uncertainty, exploring your options, manifestation or a student. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.

Upright

Practicality, a new financial opportunity, curiosity, a new investment, manifestation, researching new opportunities, developing new skills.

Reversed

Still exploring your options, uncertain about a new financial opportunity, procrastination, indecisiveness, a need to take a step back and reevaluate.

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Nine of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

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The Nine of Pentacles is the ninth card in the pentacles suit in the minor arcana and represents independence, confidence, financial abundance, self-reliance and the fruits of your labor. The Nine of Pentacles is represented by the number nine which is connected to things like completion, wisdom, spirituality and an old soul.

The Nine of Pentacles is connected to the element earth and the planet Mercury, as it’s associated with practicality, being pragmatic, being grounded and tangible results. This card can represent a time where you’re enjoying the fruits of your labor and doing well for yourself and this is bringing you the confidence to keep developing yourself.

The Nine of Pentacles can show that you’re someone who’s self-reliant and self-sufficient and this independence will lead you towards success. This card can show that you’re in a good place, especially from a material perspective, and that you may be feeling good, looking good and generally doing well.

The Nine of Pentacles Meaning

This card represents someone who’s independent, responsible, disciplined and self-sufficient. This card can also represent an energy of having everything that you need and this is giving you a sense of security. The nine of pentacles shows that you can now do a little indulging and pampering so that you can reward yourself for all your hard work.

The image on the card shows a woman wearing beautiful gowns who is standing in a lush garden while a bird is sitting on her hand. This all represents the fruits of her labor and the abundance she has created through the hard work, effort and perseverance represented by the seven and eight of pentacles. Now she can relax and bask in the glory of her material comforts and indulge herself in life’s pleasures.

This shows that perseverance and resilience does pay off and that if you continue to stay the course with your goals you will receive the rewards for your efforts. So the Nine of Pentacles shows that a combination of believing in yourself and commitment leads to success as well as personal growth, confidence and empowerment.

Therefore, when the Nine of Pentacles comes up in a reading it can mean that your rewards will have been worth the effort and that you have the ability to attract abundance to yourself. Alternatively, the Nine of Pentacles can also represent things like working too hard, not taking the time to honor your successes and your sense of self-worth. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.

Upright

Independence, confidence, financial security, abundance, wealth, financial independence, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, luxury, fruits of your labor.

Reversed

Questioning your self-worth, feeling insecure, financial instability, not being paid what you’re worth, not taking the time to enjoy your successes, working too much.

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Eight of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

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The Eight of Pentacles is the eighth card in the pentacles suit in the minor arcana and represents hard work, apprenticeship, mastering your craft, diligence and commitment. The Eight of Pentacles is represented by the number eight which is connected to things like abundance, ambition, power and manifestation.

The Eight of Pentacles is connected to the element earth and the planet Mercury, as it’s associated with the tangible world and your interaction with it. This card represents hard work and effort, consistency and achieving success.

The Eight of Pentacles can show that you’re working very hard to achieve a goal or develop your skills and that you’re committed to the process. This card can represent a time where you may be working on a project, learning to master a skill or building something.

The Eight of Pentacles Meaning

This card symbolizes your work, job, career or a period of time where you’re working to master a skill. This card can also represent the daily grind and the consistent effort that’s required to achieve a goal or learn something new.  

The image on the card shows a man working hard to create eight pentacles. His focus is on the task at hand, mastering his craft and completing his project. Behind him in the distance there’s a town although he has his back facing towards it showing how focused and determined he is to achieve his goal.

This shows the process of building something from the ground up and how each step needs to be completed in order to finish the task. This card can also represent a process of leveling up and building upon what you’ve already built. So the Eight of Pentacles shows that while you may need to discipline yourself to achieve this goal, you will also receive the rewards from your efforts. 

Therefore, when the Eight of Pentacles comes up in a reading it can mean that you’re determined to achieve a goal and that with commitment and consistency you will be successful. Alternatively, the Eight of Pentacles can also represent things like learning a new skill, perfectionism, being a workaholic and a need to create more work-life balance. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.

Upright

Hard-work, diligence, mastering your craft, developing your skills, ambition, apprenticeship, focusing on the task at hand, commitment, becoming an expert.

Reversed

Perfectionism, becoming a workaholic, being overly focused on your work to the detriment of other things, a need for balance in your life, lack of progress.

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Seven of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

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The Seven of Pentacles is the seventh card in the pentacles suit in the minor arcana and represents long-term growth, perseverance, investing and waiting for a return on your investments. The Seven of Pentacles is represented by the number seven which is connected to things like wisdom, analytical thinking, transition and knowledge.

The Seven of Pentacles is connected to the element earth and the planet Venus, as it’s associated with organic growth cycles, abundance and the material realm. This card can represent a transitional period where you’re working towards achieving a goal and waiting to see the results.

The Seven of Pentacles can show that you’ve been doing the work and now it’s just about sticking to the process and being consistent. This card can represent a time where you may be in the grind which can become repetitive and monotonous. Because of this it’s important to not lose sight of your goal so that you keep showing up and doing the work.

The Seven of Pentacles Meaning

This card symbolizes something that you’re investing your time, energy and resources into which you’re waiting to see results with. This card can also represent planning for the long-term or something which will produce long-term results. 

The image on the card shows a man tending to his investment and waiting for his crop to grow. The man has his hands and head resting on top of his garden tool as if thinking about the time when he finally reaches his goal and can enjoy the fruits of his labor. The expression on his face looks tired and maybe even a little defeated or worn out from the process.

This shows that while having a goal is a worthwhile pursuit, the process will not be easy and will require your strength at times. So the Seven of Pentacles shows that achieving a goal requires consistent work and effort and that in order for this to happen you need to commit to seeing it through. 

Therefore, when the Seven of Pentacles comes up in a reading it can mean that you may need to wait a bit before you receive the fruits of your labor. But if you keep at it, your hard work will pay off. Alternatively, the Seven of Pentacles can also represent things like slow growth, reevaluating your investments and/or rewards from your efforts that are not equal to the work you put in. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.

Upright

Perseverance, hard-work, investing, long-term growth, planning for your future, waiting for your investments to grow, long-term results and success.

Reversed

Investments not producing a return, not knowing what to invest your time in, not reaping the rewards of your efforts, reevaluating your investments.

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The Six of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

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The Six of Pentacles is the sixth card in the pentacles suit in the minor arcana and represents generosity, charity, giving, receiving, balance and support. The Six of Pentacles is represented by the number six which is connected to things like harmony, care-taking, help and nurturing energy.

The Six of Pentacles is connected to the element earth and the planet Venus, as it’s associated with assistance, abundance, a gift and relief from struggle. This card can represent a gift from the universe which is giving you relief from the challenging energy of the five of pentacles.

The Six of Pentacles can show that you’re being given a hand-out of some kind which will help to balance out the scales moving forward. This card can represent a small act of charity which is meant to help you get back on your feet so that you can recover from any losses.

The Six of Pentacles Meaning

This card symbolizes a balance of give and take. If something has been taken from you know that this will be returned to you but maybe in a different form. This card can also represent your generosity towards others. So you can be represented by either role in this card. 

The image on the card shows two people down on their knees begging for help while another person is handing them coins. The person in the giving role is seemingly wealthy and has enough to give to others who are in need. He’s also holding scales showing that the scales are being balanced.

So the Six of Pentacles can represent a time of relief and recuperation in your life where you’re getting the help and support you need. This card also signifies that while you may be receiving charity at this time, this is just a temporary gift meant to get you out of hardship. Although after this it will be up to you to continue finding ways to maintain your financial security.

Therefore, when the Six of Pentacles comes up in a reading it means that there will be a fair outcome in a situation and you will get what you need or will be able to help in some way. Alternatively, the Six of Pentacles can also represent things like bread-crumbing, being overly generous and a need to bring balance to a situation as it may be too one-sided. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.

Upright

Giving and receiving, a gift from the universe, bread-crumbing, charity, generosity, a hand-out, balance, equality, fairness, receiving assistance, support.

Reversed

A need to balance the give and take, not receiving what you deserve, too much going out and not enough coming in, a one way street, being overly generous.

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Five of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

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The Five of Pentacles is the fifth card in the pentacles suit in the minor arcana and represents abandonment, insecurity, poverty, financial loss and a lack mentality. The Five of Pentacles is represented by the number five which is connected to things like change, challenge, adaptability and transformation.

The Five of Pentacles is connected to the element earth and the planet Venus, as it’s associated with financial needs, your sense of worth and supportive forces. This card can represent a time of struggle in your life or feelings of unworthiness and insecurity.

The Five of Pentacles can literally represent challenging financial times. But it can also be connected to your emotional and mental states as well as your connections with others. This card can represent poverty and falling on hard times where you feel unsupported and possibly even abandoned by the universe.

The Five of Pentacles Meaning

This card can mean that you may be feeling insecure and powerless in a situation in your life. The Five of Pentacles also represents that there’s always something to be grateful for no matter how small and that you may need to shift your perspective in order to cope with this situation.

The image on the card shows two people who are wounded and struggling to walk in the snow just outside of a church. Behind them a church window glows as if beckoning them to come inside and into the warmth. Although because they’re so focused on their struggle they miss the shining light and thus keep themselves stuck in an impoverished state.

So the Five of Pentacles can represent a loss of hope or being too focused on the problem instead of the solution. This card also signifies that there is support around you but you may need to change your perspective in order to see this. Everything in life is temporary, including challenges, and reminding yourself of this can be helpful.

Therefore, when the Five of Pentacles comes up in a reading it means that you may be experiencing struggles but that there’s also a way out being presented to you. So not to lose hope and to keep the faith. Alternatively, the Five of Pentacles can also represent things like surrender, a negative mindset and being spiritually guided. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.

Upright

Feeling abandoned, falling on hard times, financial poverty, financial loss, struggle, sickness, impoverishment, loneliness, unworthiness, feeling lack.

Reversed

An end to difficult times, new financial opportunities, restoring hope, placing your trust in the universe, getting unstuck, blocks being removed.

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Four of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

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The Four of Pentacles is the fourth card in the pentacles suit in the minor arcana and represents greed, hanging onto something out of fear, materialism, fear of taking financial risks, saving money and control. The Four of Pentacles is represented by the number four which is connected to things like stability, structure, order and hard work.

The Four of Pentacles is connected to the element earth and the planet Saturn, as it’s associated with discipline, commitment, practicality and restriction. This card can represent the miser or an energy of not wanting to spend money out of fear, materialism and/or greed.

The Four of Pentacles represents a situation where you may be hanging onto something too tightly as you may feel like it gives you a sense of security. Although what this is really doing is preventing growth from occurring which can hold you back from developing, leveling up or evolving in some way.

The Four of Pentacles Meaning

This card can be a double-edged sword because it shows an ability to be good with saving money but it can also show greed and a fear of spending money. The Four of Pentacles also represents a fear of letting go and trying to control everything around you.

The image on the card shows a man sitting on a chair possessively holding onto a coin as if he’s afraid of losing it. There are also two coins under his feet and one on top of his head showing how attached he is to his money. He is seated outside of town representing how his intense focus on money has separated him from his relationships with others.

So the Four of Pentacles can represent fear around your sense of security and ability to provide for yourself. This card also signifies holding back when it comes to investing your energy and resources and being greedy with what you contribute. This can apply to many areas of your life such as your finances and spending habits but also your relationships with others.

Therefore, when the Four of Pentacles comes up in a reading it represents a need to utilize your resources wisely but to also have balance so that you don’t go into extremes. Alternatively, the Four of Pentacles can also represent things like a need to be conservative with your spending, letting money control you and a financial loss. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.

Upright

Greed, materialism, preventing growth from occurring, hanging on out of fear, stability, control, creating wealth, fear of taking financial risks, security.

Reversed

Letting money control you, lack mentality, overspending, not saving or investing your money, no financial plan, loss of financial control, self-protection.

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Two of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

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The Two of Pentacles is the second card in the pentacles suit in the minor arcana and represents responsibilities, priorities, balance, cycles and juggling multiple things at once. The Two of Pentacles is represented by the number two which is connected to things like partnerships, loyalty, diplomacy and cooperation.

The Two of Pentacles is connected to the element earth and the planet Saturn, as it’s associated with discipline, commitment, structure and making an effort. This card can represent all of the things you have going on in your life and how you’re managing those things.

The Two of Pentacles represents a need for focus when juggling multiple things at once as you may lose your balance. This card can symbolize a need for time management and prioritization with the many responsibilities, duties and tasks you manage on a day to day basis.

The Two of Pentacles Meaning

This card represents cycles and the cyclical nature of life when it comes to managing your life and responsibilities. The Two of Pentacles also represents the challenges you encounter on a day to day basis which may require you to prioritize what gets your attention and what doesn’t.

The image on the card shows a person juggling two pentacles while standing on one foot. In the background there is an ocean with huge waves going up and down representing the many changes and ups and downs in life. The pentacles in the jugglers hands are connected by the infinity symbol which represents the ever-changing cyclical nature of life.

So the Two of Pentacles can represent a need to create balance in your life or it can act as confirmation of your ability to effectively manage all of your duties. This card also signifies the relationships which are connected to your day to day life and routine. This can be the interactions you have with others in order to help manage your duties like work colleagues, clients and acquaintances.

Therefore, when the Two of Pentacles comes up in a reading it represents something you’re interacting with, managing and taking care of in your daily existence. Alternatively, the Two of Pentacles can also represent things like a back and forth, building something, creating something or having too much on your plate. Always look to the cards around it for clarification or to get a deeper meaning.

Upright

Juggling multiple responsibilities and duties, time management, having multiple things going on at once, maintaining balance, priorities, organization, cycles.

Reversed

Loss of stability, having too much on your plate, not being able to manage things properly, feeling overwhelmed, a need to prioritize, turning down opportunities. 

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