The Suite of Pentacles (Also known as Coins)

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The suite of Pentacles is sometimes known as the suite of Coins, and this gives us a major clue as to its sphere of influence. Pentacles are primarily concerned with our practical needs. At first, this may seem rather overly materialistic and unrelated to spiritual matters, but if you have ever tried meditating whilst your stomach grumbles to you that it’s hungry, then you’ll know that spiritual work is hampered by any serious lack of material resources. Pentacles can therefore represent money, possessions or resources, but they can also refer to a subject’s sense of self-worth or position in society. They can also suggest what makes a person feel secure or threatened.

Character

Pentacles are associated with the Earth signs, Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. These people are calm, sensible, down-to-earth and good with cash, although they can be rather conservative and status seeking. Pentacles can also describe people with dark or black hair.

Pentacles in a Tarot Reading

If there are a plethora of Pentacles in a Tarot Reading, it suggests that the subject is entering a phase when material concerns become even more significant than usual. However, it is important to remember that this need not be a negative time, it is possible that the subject is about to undergo an improvement in their material circumstances. A large number of Pentacles could also mean that the subject will undergo a change of status. Whilst this could refer to a change in social economic grouping, it may also refer to how they perceive their own significance, rather than how other people see them. When Wands and Pentacles appear together, it may imply that any changes are the result of developments in the subject’s career.

List of Pentacle Tarot cards

Below is the list of Pentacle Tarot cards. Please click on the image of the card you're interested in to read about the meanings of that card.

Ace of Pentacles

Being recognised, friendships, celebration, feeling valued, emotional security, partnerships.

Two of Pentacles

Changing relationships, losing the spark, resolution, glitches, resolving arguments, adapting to others, flexibility.

Three of Pentacles

Colleagues, pulling together, mentors, teamwork, business partnerships, satisfaction.

Four of Pentacles

Stubbornness, security, contentment, controlling, greed, selfishness, bullying.

Five of Pentacles

Loss, rejection, ending relationships, insecurity, anxiety, feeling undervalued, unrequited love.

Six of Pentacles

Mentor, helper, caring, carer, charity, patronage, gifts, giving and receiving, power struggles.

Seven of Pentacles

Togetherness, socialising, working on a relationship, long term relationship, anniversary.

Eight of Pentacles

Understanding each other, patience, give and take, co-operation, business partners, colleagues, working with friends, mentor.

Nine of Pentacles

Being single, seeking someone, space in a relationship, relationships over a distance.

Ten of Pentacles

Marriage, traditional relationships, security, engagement, family members, family life.

Page of Pentacles

Realistic expectations, love letters, faithfulness, developing relationships.

Knight of Pentacles

Traditional relationships, long term relationships, dependability, need to accept the other's viewpoint, faithfulnes.

Queen of Pentacles

Home, family, parenthood, sensuous, reliable, loyal, caring, moving in together.

King of Pentacles

Bossy, insensitive, cold fish, dominant partner, head of the family.