Pentacles in Tarot: The Meaning of All 14 Pentacles Cards
Pentacles – called Coins or Disks in some decks – are the suit of earth. They stand for money, work, the body, security and everything tangible. Pentacles show how you build, care for and use your resources.
Upright, Pentacles stand for stability, growth and being grounded; reversed, for insecurity, holding on too tightly or an imbalance between work and life.
- Element
- Earth
- Zodiac signs
- Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
- Playing-card suit
- Diamonds
- Themes
- Money, career, security, body, nature
All cards at a glance
Ace of Pentacles
Opportunity • Prosperity • New Beginning • Manifestation · Yes/No: Yes
Upright: A new opportunity for prosperity appears! The Ace of Pentacles shows material beginnings with great potential.
Reversed: Missed opportunity or poor planning. Financial matters need attention.
Love: Solid new beginning in love. Grounded romance.
Full meaning: Ace of Pentacles
Two of Pentacles
Balance • Adaptation • Juggling • Flexibility · Yes/No: Maybe
Upright: Juggling multiple responsibilities with skill. The Two of Pentacles shows adaptability and balance in action.
Reversed: Overwhelmed by juggling. Something must give.
Love: Balancing love with other life demands. Flexibility needed.
Full meaning: Two of Pentacles
Three of Pentacles
Teamwork • Skill • Collaboration • Learning · Yes/No: Yes
Upright: Skilled collaboration produces excellent results! The Three of Pentacles shows mastery through teamwork and learning.
Reversed: Poor teamwork or lack of skill. Collaboration needs improvement.
Love: Building relationship together. Teamwork in love.
Full meaning: Three of Pentacles
Four of Pentacles
Security • Conservation • Control • Possessiveness · Yes/No: Maybe
Upright: Holding on to security. The Four of Pentacles shows the desire to protect resources—but is the grip too tight?
Reversed: Letting go of possessiveness. Or losing what was held too tightly.
Love: Relationship security or possessiveness. Examine the grip.
Full meaning: Four of Pentacles
Five of Pentacles
Hardship • Poverty • Isolation • Worry · Yes/No: No
Upright: Financial or physical hardship tests you. The Five of Pentacles shows difficult times—but also that help is available.
Reversed: Hardship easing. Recovery from difficult times begins.
Love: Relationship difficulties or loneliness. Seek connection.
Full meaning: Five of Pentacles
Six of Pentacles
Generosity • Charity • Giving • Receiving · Yes/No: Yes
Upright: Generosity flows in balanced exchange. The Six of Pentacles shows giving and receiving in healthy measure.
Reversed: Imbalanced giving or receiving. Power dynamics in charity.
Love: Balanced giving and receiving in love. Generous partnership.
Full meaning: Six of Pentacles
Seven of Pentacles
Patience • Investment • Assessment • Long-term · Yes/No: Maybe
Upright: Assessing your progress and investment. The Seven of Pentacles shows patient evaluation—is the growth on track?
Reversed: Impatience with slow growth. Or poor investment choices.
Love: Evaluating relationship investment. Is it growing?
Full meaning: Seven of Pentacles
Eight of Pentacles
Skill • Diligence • Craftsmanship • Learning · Yes/No: Yes
Upright: Dedicated skill-building and diligent work! The Eight of Pentacles shows mastery developing through practice.
Reversed: Cutting corners or perfectionism blocking progress.
Love: Working diligently on relationship. Building love through effort.
Full meaning: Eight of Pentacles
Nine of Pentacles
Luxury • Self-sufficiency • Accomplishment • Reward · Yes/No: Yes
Upright: Enjoying the fruits of your labor! The Nine of Pentacles shows well-earned luxury and self-sufficiency.
Reversed: Financial setback or feeling unfulfilled despite success.
Love: Self-sufficient in love. Comfortable relationship or enjoying solitude.
Full meaning: Nine of Pentacles
Ten of Pentacles
Wealth • Legacy • Family • Inheritance · Yes/No: Yes
Upright: Lasting wealth and family legacy! The Ten of Pentacles shows abundance that spans generations.
Reversed: Family financial troubles or inheritance issues.
Love: Family and lasting love. Long-term relationship prosperity.
Full meaning: Ten of Pentacles
Page of Pentacles
Opportunity • Study • Diligence • Manifestation · Yes/No: Yes
Upright: Practical new beginnings and studious approach! The Page of Pentacles brings opportunity through learning and diligence.
Reversed: Lack of focus or wasted opportunity. Ground your efforts.
Love: New romance with practical potential. Steady development.
Full meaning: Page of Pentacles
Knight of Pentacles
Responsibility • Routine • Persistence • Methodical · Yes/No: Yes
Upright: Steady, reliable progress through persistence! The Knight of Pentacles advances through methodical effort.
Reversed: Stuck in routine or excessive caution. Take some risks.
Love: Stable, reliable love. Steady romantic progress.
Full meaning: Knight of Pentacles
Queen of Pentacles
Nurturing • Practical • Abundance • Security · Yes/No: Yes
Upright: Practical nurturing and abundant provision! The Queen of Pentacles creates security through earthy wisdom.
Reversed: Neglecting self-care or being overly practical.
Love: Nurturing, practical love. Creating comfortable partnership.
Full meaning: Queen of Pentacles
King of Pentacles
Wealth • Business • Security • Discipline · Yes/No: Yes
Upright: Mastery of the material realm! The King of Pentacles commands wealth and business with disciplined wisdom.
Reversed: Material obsession or financial mismanagement.
Love: Stable, prosperous partnership. Material security in love.
Full meaning: King of PentaclesReading reversed cards
A reversed card does not turn into its opposite; its energy is slowed, turned inward or not yet mature. Ask yourself: what is keeping this theme from unfolding right now?
Frequently asked questions
What element are the Pentacles?
Pentacles belong to the element of earth and to the earth signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.
Are Pentacles and Coins the same?
Yes. Depending on the deck this suit is called Pentacles, Coins or Disks – the meaning is the same.
Which Pentacles card stands for money?
Especially the Ace of Pentacles (a new financial opportunity), the Nine (self-made abundance) and the Ten of Pentacles (lasting security).
Which Pentacles cards mean yes?
These count as a clear yes: Ace of Pentacles, Three of Pentacles, Six of Pentacles, Eight of Pentacles, Nine of Pentacles, Ten of Pentacles, Page of Pentacles, Knight of Pentacles, Queen of Pentacles, King of Pentacles.