Minor Arcana Pentacles in the Rider-Waite Tarot

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The Pentacles of the tarot

Material things, security and success in the tarot

The Pentacles

The Pentacles (Coins) represent the element of earth and stand for the material aspects of life: prosperity, security and practical matters.

Meaning

They relate to finances, career, health and physical well-being. Their focus is on stability, discipline and practical implementation.

Light and shadow

Pentacles remind us that prosperity comes from steady effort and that a solid foundation in material things also brings peace of mind.

The Minor Arcana at a glance

The Minor Arcana (also: lesser arcanum) consists of four times fourteen cards in four different suits. Each suit contains ten number cards (from Ace (=1) to 10) and four court cards.

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Tarot card Ace of Pentacles Ace of Pentacles A heavenly hand offers us a precious golden coin with a pentagram. Through the number five, the pentagram symbolizes the human being and the realm of our earth. Meaning → Tarot card Two of Pentacles Two of Pentacles A juggler dances as he balances two coins; behind him the whipped-up waves of the sea are raging. The sky, by contrast, is clear and completely cloudless. Meaning → Tarot card Three of Pentacles Three of Pentacles 3 people with different skills are working on completing a pillar with 3 pentacles. The Three of Pentacles invites us to complete a particular task as a team. Meaning → Tarot card Four of Pentacles Four of Pentacles A small king sits in front of his small town guarding 4 coins. He holds one coin over his heart – a sign of inner values to be preserved, but at the same time this gesture also closes his heart. Meaning → Tarot card Five of Pentacles Five of Pentacles Two figures wrapped in rags trudge through the snow. Behind them, the warmly glowing church window with 5 coins. Meaning → Tarot card Six of Pentacles Six of Pentacles A wealthily dressed man holding a pair of scales hands some coins to a kneeling person. Another kneeling figure is also asking for a little money. Meaning → Tarot card Seven of Pentacles Seven of Pentacles The gardener looks at his lush bush with 6 of the coins. He leans on his tool, takes a break and enjoys the shine of the coins, the reward for his work. Meaning → Tarot card Eight of Pentacles Eight of Pentacles The craftsman devotedly works on the eighth coin. 5 hang proudly on a tree, another still leans against a stool, and another lies in the dust beside him, waiting to be refined. Meaning → Tarot card Nine of Pentacles Nine of Pentacles A person of high standing strolls gracefully through her lush garden. It bears rich fruit. Meaning → Tarot card Ten of Pentacles Ten of Pentacles The Ten of Pentacles contains several hidden messages and secrets for those initiated into esoteric symbols. Beneath an archway a man and a woman are talking; a child strokes one of the two dogs and looks shyly at an old man. Meaning → Tarot card Page of Pentacles Page of Pentacles The young man holds the coin with both hands at the height of his head. The sky is golden yellow and radiates abundance. Meaning → Tarot card Knight of Pentacles Knight of Pentacles A knight on a jet-black horse holds up his coin with his visor open. Before him lies a freshly tilled field. Meaning → Tarot card Queen of Pentacles Queen of Pentacles In the midst of lush nature, the Queen of Pentacles sits gracefully on her throne. The sky shines golden and rich; strong vines with red and black blossoms grow around her head. Meaning → Tarot card King of Pentacles King of Pentacles A wealthy king, surrounded by bulls’ heads, sits with scepter and coin amid lush nature. He is enjoying a rich harvest. Meaning →
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