Suit of Pentacles: Tarot Card Meanings (Earth)
The suit of Pentacles, also called Coins or Disks; Diamonds in playing-card terms, is the earth suit of the tarot. Its 14 cards deal with money, work, the body, home and material security. Astrologically it corresponds to the earth signs Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo.
- Many Pentacles in a reading suggest the question is really about money and work.
- The numbered cards (Ace to Ten) tell a story of the element from its first spark to its fullest expression.
- The four court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King) can describe people, roles or ways of behaving.
Ace of Pentaclesnew opportunity, prosperityTwo of Pentaclesjuggling, adaptabilityThree of Pentaclesteamwork, collaborationFour of Pentaclessecurity, savingFive of Pentacleshardship, feeling left outSix of Pentaclesgenerosity, giving and receivingSeven of Pentaclespatience, long-term resultsEight of Pentacleshard work, masteryNine of Pentaclesindependence, self-relianceTen of Pentacleslasting security, familyPage of Pentaclesnew skill, studyKnight of Pentaclesreliability, routineQueen of Pentaclespractical care, comfortKing of Pentaclessuccess, abundance
How the numbers work in Pentacles
- 1: beginnings and pure potential. See the Ace of Pentacles.
- 2: choice, balance and partnership. See the Two of Pentacles.
- 3: growth, expression and first results. See the Three of Pentacles.
- 4: stability, structure and foundations. See the Four of Pentacles.
- 5: disruption, conflict and change. See the Five of Pentacles.
- 6: harmony, restoration and exchange. See the Six of Pentacles.
- 7: testing, assessment and inner work. See the Seven of Pentacles.
- 8: movement, mastery and momentum. See the Eight of Pentacles.
- 9: culmination and the last step before completion. See the Nine of Pentacles.
- 10: completion, and the element carried to its fullest (sometimes to excess). See the Ten of Pentacles.
Correspondences table
| Card | Golden Dawn title | Astrology | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace of Pentacles | Root of the Powers of Earth | Root of the element (Earth) | new opportunity, prosperity |
| Two of Pentacles | Lord of Harmonious Change | Jupiter in Capricorn | juggling, adaptability |
| Three of Pentacles | Lord of Material Works | Mars in Capricorn | teamwork, collaboration |
| Four of Pentacles | Lord of Earthly Power | Sun in Capricorn | security, saving |
| Five of Pentacles | Lord of Material Trouble | Mercury in Taurus | hardship, feeling left out |
| Six of Pentacles | Lord of Material Success | Moon in Taurus | generosity, giving and receiving |
| Seven of Pentacles | Lord of Success Unfulfilled | Saturn in Taurus | patience, long-term results |
| Eight of Pentacles | Lord of Prudence | Sun in Virgo | hard work, mastery |
| Nine of Pentacles | Lord of Material Gain | Venus in Virgo | independence, self-reliance |
| Ten of Pentacles | Lord of Wealth | Mercury in Virgo | lasting security, family |
| Page of Pentacles | — | Earth of Earth (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo) | new skill, study |
| Knight of Pentacles | — | Air of Earth (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo) | reliability, routine |
| Queen of Pentacles | — | Water of Earth (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo) | practical care, comfort |
| King of Pentacles | — | Fire of Earth (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo) | success, abundance |
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Sources and further reading
- Rider–Waite Tarot · Wikipedia
- Major Arcana · Wikipedia
- Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (astrological and elemental correspondences) · Wikipedia
- A. E. Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1910), the companion book to the deck illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith
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Frequently asked questions
What does the suit of Pentacles represent?
Pentacles represent money, work, the body, home and material security. It is the suit of earth.
What zodiac signs are linked to Pentacles?
Pentacles are linked to the earth signs: Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo.