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Pentacles: The suit
of Pentacles pertains to finances, health, and the material world. Pentacles
correspond to the element of Earth and to the Earth signs in Astrology;
Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo.
Ace of Pentacles
Upright: Birth of material prosperity, comfort and
security. Tangible results will manifest. Opportunities. Stable foundation for
business and financial matters. Great prosperity that comes as a gift.
Abundance. Good beginning for investments or enterprise. Possibility of an
inheritance.
Reversed: Poorly laid plans. The
abuse of wealth turns to greed or miserliness. Careless investments. Loss of
opportunity. The advice is to go through the open doors rather than bang your
head on the closed ones. Comfort and wealth may not be to your advantage.
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Two of Pentacles
Upright: Harmony in the midst of change. Work in concert
and good intentions with all concerned. Keep your affairs in balance as
situations change. Keep your options open. Avoid situations that restrict
mobility. Balancing of two or more situations. The ability to budget. Blending
and balancing opposites. The logic within the dream.
Reversed: Released into treacherous
waters. Inability to handle two situations at once. Forced gaiety and enjoyment.
Lack of insight and consideration. Failure to consider all elements of a
situation. A narrow bleak existence. Life chained to debt. Need to reevaluate
priorities.
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Three of Pentacles
Upright: Mastery, craftsmanship and skill. Material
increase from a solid foundation. Rewards and recognition for work well done.
Talent applied to creative ends. Rewards come from personal and financial
sources. Recognition of one's own talents, abilities and skills.
Reversed: Unemployment. Mediocrity, laziness and shallowness. The job
troubles are the Seeker's fault and financial troubles are the result of this.
Preoccupation with money at the expense of good work. Talent and skill are
wasted. Perversion of talent and abuse of gifts. Need to reevaluate priorities
in the work place.
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Four of Pentacles
Upright: Legacy. Inheritance. Surety of possessions.
Respect the source of security and power in your life. Solid material wealth.
Stability. The 'Midas Touch'. Sterile abundance. The give and take of life is
lacking.
Reversed: Chance of loss of money or
property. Obstacles, delays, miserliness, greed and selfishness. Someone trapped
by his or her own wealth. Need for generosity of spirit.
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Five of Pentacles
Upright: Emotional isolation due to adverse personal
circumstances. Withdrawal from life leads to isolation from others and
resources. Lovers are separated. Destitution, ill health. Loneliness, poverty,
unemployment and homelessness. Self imposed exile. Karmic situation. You need to
look ahead and project yourself into the future and to what you wish it to
become.
Reversed:
The light at the end of the tunnel. Charity, new courage, opportunities. Bad
luck begins to change for the better. Be cautious. Learn from experience, yours
and others. Be more generous in your attitudes. The Karmic condition is passed.
Renewed courage.
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Six of Pentacles
Upright: Sharing your bounty that all may strengthen and
prosper. Giving of yourself, your strength and your resources and asking nothing
in return. Incurring good will and good karma. Charity. Sympathy. The gratitude
of the wise when they have been well favored by fortune. Realism and fairness.
Patronage. Help from someone who is fortunate. You will receive what is
rightfully yours. What you give returns three fold.
Reversed: Envy, jealousy, careless waste
of resources. Wealth misused. Need to reassess your investments. Giving to
others but receiving nothing in return. Being taken advantage of by others.
Unfair distribution of wealth and resources. Ill health. Spending more than you
have. There is a need for generosity of spirit.
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Seven of Pentacles
Upright: Patience. Hard work, ingenuity and care are
required to see the fruits of your labor. Promise of growth, fertility and
abundance to come. Possibility of a new job offer. Have patience with yourself.
Reversed: Worry. Loss. Anxiety over
business or investments. Looking for a 'get rich quick' avenue. Too much
emphasis on immediate gratification. Delays due to impatience and poor timing.
You need to back up and reassess the situation. Patience is the key.
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Eight of Pentacles
Upright: Natural talent and ability applied to a chosen
goal. Education. Apprenticeship. Lasting results from learning a skill or
profession. Renewed efforts. Acquired knowledge. Small sums of money are gained.
Recognition of latent talent.
Reversed: Impatience. Risk taking. Intrigue. Vanity. Know
it all attitude insults the Master who would teach. Taking credit for another's
hard work and effort. Deliberate fraud. More experience is needed.
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Nine of Pentacles
Upright: Comfort and safety. Security brought about by the
Seeker's own efforts and industry. Solitary enjoyment of the good things in
life. Accumulation of wealth with strong foundations. Lawsuits resolved in your
favor. Possibility of an inheritance. A green thumb. Abundance. Inner peace.
Prosperity accompanied by a vague feeling that something is missing.
Reversed: Loss of home or friendship. Lack
of proper stewardship threatens prosperity. Present stability is threatened.
Avoid lawsuits at this time. Possible loss through fraud. Need for good advice
and counsel. The home is in danger and need of protection.
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Ten of Pentacles
Upright: Abundance. Material security. Inheritance and a
good retirement. Roots and family ties. Family values and traditions. Ancestral
gifts. Communication between generations. Knowledge passed from generation to
generation. Gain in wealth. Financial matters stabilize.
Reversed: Family troubles. Lack of family
support and solidarity. The restricting effects of tradition. Loss through
gambling or poor investments. Squandering inherited resources. Bad debts. Older
family members become a burden. Trouble with children. Mental instability. Need
to reconnect with your roots.
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Page of Pentacles
Upright: Message regarding new ideas and opinions. New
knowledge. Information gathered from books or study. Message of basic
information with 'no frills'. News intended to enlighten the Seeker. This card
may represent a youth or child with a studious or scholarly nature.
Reversed: False information. News of being unable to attain goals or
information. Rebelliousness toward those who hold opposing opinions. Explore
other possible sources for the information and aid you need.
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Knight of Pentacles
Upright: Progress in financial or scholarly pursuits.
Movement in regards to business that promise to be profitable. Finding the path
to achievement. Love of Nature and being out doors. Methodic. Patient and kind.
The coming or going of a matter involving money, business or property. May
represent a young man whose common sense is his best asset.
Reversed: Dullness of thought. Irresponsible. No desire to
create. Lack of motivation. Financial affairs seem to be stalled. Need to
reconsider which options are sensible and which are simply not for you. Start
small.
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Queen of Pentacles
Upright: Intelligent, thoughtful, creative. Security of
Self. The ability to create well at home or at work. Peace of mind found in
loving one's job and one's situation. Love of Nature and animals. Respect for
all forms of life. The archetypal 'Earth Mother'. Charitable, wealthy and
generous. This card can represent a woman whose wisdom and creative nature are
inspiring and valuable to all.
Reversed: Self-pity leads to lack of
abundance. Neglecting one's duties. Co-dependency. Fear of failure. If you
constantly tell yourself you can't, you will never be able to pull yourself our
of the 'black moods' that hold you back.
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King of Pentacles
Upright: Honest hard work and abundance are the attributes
surrounding the energies that produce the desired results. Slow steady growth
through attention to details. Solid, steady and financially secure. Rewards
through industry. Reliability. This card may represent a man whose dedication to
purpose and willingness to help are admired and applauded.
Reversed: Dull and unproductive. Slow to
anger but has a nasty mean streak. Too materialistic. May appear to be stupid or
slow. Assigns blame to others for lack of productivity or prosperity. Best to
avoid this situation. Seek a steadier foundation.
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