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Key Takeaways
The Suit of Pentacles is one of the four suits of the Minor Arcana, representing money, career, the body, security and the material world. As the element of Earth (zodiac signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn), it contains 14 cards: Ace through Ten plus four court cards. Pentacles is also called Coi...
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The
Suit of Pentacles is one of the four suits of the
Minor Arcana, representing
money, career, the body, security and the material world. As the element of
Earth (zodiac signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn), it contains
14 cards: Ace through Ten plus four court cards. Pentacles is also called Coins, Disks, or Discs.
In tarot, Pentacles (Earth) governs money, work, and the material world. When Pentacles dominate a reading, the focus is on finances, career, home, health, and security. Click any card below for its full upright, reversed, love, and career meanings.
All 14 Pentacles Cards & Their Meanings
| Card |
Core Meaning (Upright) |
| Ace of Pentacles |
New opportunity, prosperity, manifestation |
| Two of Pentacles |
Balance, adaptability, prioritizing |
| Three of Pentacles |
Teamwork, skill, collaboration |
| Four of Pentacles |
Security, control, holding on |
| Five of Pentacles |
Hardship, loss, isolation |
| Six of Pentacles |
Generosity, giving and receiving |
| Seven of Pentacles |
Patience, long-term view, investment |
| Eight of Pentacles |
Mastery, diligence, skill development |
| Nine of Pentacles |
Abundance, self-sufficiency, luxury |
| Ten of Pentacles |
Wealth, legacy, family, inheritance |
| Page of Pentacles |
Ambition, study, a new venture |
| Knight of Pentacles |
Hard work, routine, reliability |
| Queen of Pentacles |
Nurturing, practicality, abundance |
| King of Pentacles |
Wealth, business, leadership, security |
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The Pentacles Court Cards
The Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Pentacles are the suit’s court cards. They often represent people in your life—or facets of your own personality—each carrying the Earth energy of Pentacles at a different level of maturity, from the youthful Page to the commanding King.
Pentacles in a Tarot Reading
The four suits split the everyday world into elements: Wands (Fire/action), Cups (Water/emotion), Swords (Air/mind), and Pentacles (Earth/material). For the bigger picture, see the 22 Major Arcana cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the suit of Pentacles mean in tarot?
The suit of Pentacles is one of the four suits of the Minor Arcana. It represents money, career, the body, security and the material world. As the element of Earth, Pentacles cards deal with money, work, and the material world in everyday life.
How many Pentacles cards are there in tarot?
There are 14 Pentacles cards: Ace through Ten, plus four court cards—the Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Pentacles.
What element and zodiac signs are the suit of Pentacles?
The suit of Pentacles is the element of Earth and is associated with the zodiac signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. Pentacles is also sometimes called Coins, Disks, or Discs.
What does it mean to draw many Pentacles cards?
When Pentacles dominate a reading, the focus is on finances, career, home, health, and security.
Explore the other suits: Suit of Wands · Suit of Cups · Suit of Swords.
