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Minor Arcana Tarot Cards

Pentacles

Pentacles are represented in playing cards by the suit of Diamonds. They also go by the name of Coins, Money, Circles or Discs. In foreign language tarot cards they are known as Deniers, Denari or Oros.

Generally speaking Pentacles represent business, business situations or trades people. They are also the suit of possession and financial matters.

The issues that fall under this suit in a reading are to do with severity and material elements of life. This is emphasised by the shape of the Pentacle.

The life aspect of Pentacles surrounds things like career choices, investment, family, marriage and family, all things that give people a feeling of severity.

The type of person depicted by Pentacles are practical, sensible, traditional and not the type to take a gamble.

Pentacles is astrologically linked to the element of earth and the three earth related zodiac signs Virgo, Taurus and Capricorn.

Ace of Pentacles

The Ace of Pentacles is normally a good indication of wealth. It suggests monetary success with investments or a windfall of some kind. It also tells of security which can be emotional as well as financial. When this card appears it is an affirmation of financial rewards such as pay rise, promotion or if you are a gambler a big win is ahead.

The negative side to this card is a reversal of fortunes, you may be inclined to waste money or invest unwisely. Or money is in abundance yet some for of spiritual security is missing.

Two of Pentacles

This card is usually offering a message of diligence and staying focused. In order to achieve harmony between finances and your personal life you need to keep up the balancing act and don't make any hasty decisions. Be ready to act quickly and seize any opportunities on offer. Life may be a bit of a hard slog but you must keep going.

Negative elements include feelings of an uphill struggle, getting bogged down by bureaucracy or paperwork and life may seem to be stuck in a rut.

Three of Pentacles

The Three of Pentacles is a good indication of success due to good old-fashioned hard work. This could be related to education or a home improvement project. Any hard work will be rewarded with success and a good feeling of accomplishment. However, sometimes the Three of Pentacles offers an interpretation of legal documentation or important paper work.

This also ties in to the negative side to this card, which denotes a delay in legal documentation. It also tells of career aims being thwarted by lethargy.

Four of Pentacles

The Four of Pentacles tells us of a miserly person that holds on tight to every penny. This could be down to past experiences that have left you insecure about money. It is important to be aware that whilst important, money is not everything and it cannot be our sole driving force in our life.

Negative aspects indicate a need to hold on to every penny even if you are financially secure.

Five of Pentacles

The Five of Pentacles is warning of a financial loss or disaster occurring. Failure is suggested and it is a bad time to make any investments. Strong support is on offer from loved ones and ironically although you may be down on your luck financially it is a positive time for matters of the heart.

Six of Pentacles

This card is urging the questioner to be generous, through giving we will receive, this could be through charity work or by helping loved ones. This good work will be rewarded and you will receive remuneration via a pay rise or legal settlement of some sort.

The negative interpretation of this card is having our finances in a poor state such as bad debts. It also warns of envying others and becoming selfish.

Seven of Pentacles

The Seven of Pentacles are telling us that gain and improvement are on the horizon and we must apply the necessary hard work and effort. Try to combine business and pleasure as you can achieve satisfaction through combining the two. This card shows us that steady progress is far better than a quick rise to the top.

The Seven of Pentacles negative aspects are delays are inevitable due to unavoidable complications. It is also warning to be a guard from gossips and untrustworthy people.

Eight of Pentacles

The Eight of Pentacles suggests that a new career or job is on the cards. It is conveying the message of financial rewards via a creative skill. It shows a huge supply of potential and maybe a previous hobby could be turned into something more serious or substantial, however all this is dependant on effort and hard work and maybe a return to learning.

Negatively speaking the Eight of Pentacles is telling of problems in ones career and areas of life that require new learning in order to develop properly.

Nine of Pentacles

The Nine of Pentacles is a card that gives us a sense of assurance that all is going well in life. There is an air of contentment and security surrounding the querant and this is due to previous hard work that is now paying dividends. Now is good time for putting plans of expansion into action, this could be expanding your home or business.

The negative aspect to this card warns against a selfish character only looking to fund a lavish lifestyle and to be wary of putting finances into shaky business propositions, there may be people in your life that are untrustworthy and have ill intentions.

Ten of Pentacles

The Ten of Pentacles indicates a secure family set up, a period of contentment is evident and wealth and security are all present in this card. It is a good card in relation to property and travel also. It is urging the spreading of good fortune to others that may be less fortunate or making future financial provision for your loved ones.

The reverse interpretation of the Ten of Pentacles is a feeling of restriction and disharmony, there may be petty quarrels in the family or reputations are tarnished due to poor business acumen.

Page of Pentacles

The Page is a card that represents study and education, it could be success for a younger member of the family or you could be inspired by someone's love for learning. There may be a new job opportunity that will come quite out of the blue, it is urging new experiences in relation to work.

Negative elements concerning the Page could tell of a lack of control in your professional life or a missing of vital opportunities much needed in order for progression to occur. There is also problems regarding a young person's rebellion.

Knight of Pentacles

The Knight of Pentacles is an ambitious, driven and extremely focused individual. They are well prepared and strategically plan their next move to further their career. The Knight is very keen but sometimes lets himself down due to inexperience and still needs to be open to learning.

The negative aspects of the Knight's interpretation can include a disaffection towards work and a loss of vocation. They may also possess a streak of ruthlessness that leaves them burning much needed bridges.

Queen of Pentacles

The Queen of Pentacles is a self-sufficient, independent lady that is very adept at making money and balancing a family. Where ever she puts her energy and time there will be a successful outcome. She is happy in a traditional maternal role but also excels in her chosen career. The Queen of Pentacles is a practical person and can budget extremely well, any financial advice given from her will be sound. She has a positive influence on those around her and her appearance in the spread bodes well for the querant as she symbolises success with matters liked to both finances and family.

The negative elements of The Pentacle Queen include a person that has lost their sense of direction or depicts someone that is so ruthless in achieving their goals they let nothing stand in the way.

King of Pentacles

This man is someone at the top of their game, The Pentacle King is successful and powerful man, he is both trustworthy and very reliable. The main driving force behind the King is his responsibility towards his family. He is usually a man in a position of authority and his appearance in a spread can refer to legal matters regarding money.

The elements of negativity surrounding the King of Pentacles are aspects of his character are insecure and he may hold bitterness or resentment for past failures such as a divorce or business venture gone wrong. He can also warn of somebody that appears to be a success but are actually not to be trusted The King can get so absorbed in his work that he allows it to take over and talks business too much thus coming over as a bit dull.

Major Arcana

Minor Arcana

	Ace of Pentacles The Ace of Pentacles is normally a good indication of wealth. It suggests monetary success with investments or a windfall of some kind. It also tells of security which can be emotional as well as financial. When this card appears it is an affirmation of financial rewards such as pay rise, promotion or if you are a gambler a big win is ahead. The negative side to this card is a reversal of fortunes, you may be inclined to waste money or invest unwisely. Or money is in abundance yet some for of spiritual security is missing.
	Two of Pentacles This card is usually offering a message of diligence and staying focused. In order to achieve harmony between finances and your personal life you need to keep up the balancing act and don't make any hasty decisions. Be ready to act quickly and seize any opportunities on offer. Life may be a bit of a hard slog but you must keep going. Negative elements include feelings of an uphill struggle, getting bogged down by bureaucracy or paperwork and life may seem to be stuck in a rut.
	Three of Pentacles The Three of Pentacles is a good indication of success due to good old-fashioned hard work. This could be related to education or a home improvement project. Any hard work will be rewarded with success and a good feeling of accomplishment. However, sometimes the Three of Pentacles offers an interpretation of legal documentation or important paper work. This also ties in to the negative side to this card, which denotes a delay in legal documentation. It also tells of career aims being thwarted by lethargy.
	Four of Pentacles The Four of Pentacles tells us of a miserly person that holds on tight to every penny. This could be down to past experiences that have left you insecure about money. It is important to be aware that whilst important, money is not everything and it cannot be our sole driving force in our life. Negative aspects indicate a need to hold on to every penny even if you are financially secure.
	Five of Pentacles The Five of Pentacles is warning of a financial loss or disaster occurring. Failure is suggested and it is a bad time to make any investments. Strong support is on offer from loved ones and ironically although you may be down on your luck financially it is a positive time for matters of the heart.
	Six of Pentacles This card is urging the questioner to be generous, through giving we will receive, this could be through charity work or by helping loved ones. This good work will be rewarded and you will receive remuneration via a pay rise or legal settlement of some sort. The negative interpretation of this card is having our finances in a poor state such as bad debts. It also warns of envying others and becoming selfish.
	Seven of Pentacles The Seven of Pentacles are telling us that gain and improvement are on the horizon and we must apply the necessary hard work and effort. Try to combine business and pleasure as you can achieve satisfaction through combining the two. This card shows us that steady progress is far better than a quick rise to the top. The Seven of Pentacles negative aspects are delays are inevitable due to unavoidable complications. It is also warning to be a guard from gossips and untrustworthy people.
	Eight of Pentacles The Eight of Pentacles suggests that a new career or job is on the cards. It is conveying the message of financial rewards via a creative skill. It shows a huge supply of potential and maybe a previous hobby could be turned into something more serious or substantial, however all this is dependant on effort and hard work and maybe a return to learning. Negatively speaking the Eight of Pentacles is telling of problems in ones career and areas of life that require new learning in order to develop properly.
	Nine of Pentacles The Nine of Pentacles is a card that gives us a sense of assurance that all is going well in life. There is an air of contentment and security surrounding the querant and this is due to previous hard work that is now paying dividends. Now is good time for putting plans of expansion into action, this could be expanding your home or business. The negative aspect to this card warns against a selfish character only looking to fund a lavish lifestyle and to be wary of putting finances into shaky business propositions, there may be people in your life that are untrustworthy and have ill intentions.
	Ten of Pentacles The Ten of Pentacles indicates a secure family set up, a period of contentment is evident and wealth and security are all present in this card. It is a good card in relation to property and travel also. It is urging the spreading of good fortune to others that may be less fortunate or making future financial provision for your loved ones. The reverse interpretation of the Ten of Pentacles is a feeling of restriction and disharmony, there may be petty quarrels in the family or reputations are tarnished due to poor business acumen.
	Page of Pentacles The Page is a card that represents study and education, it could be success for a younger member of the family or you could be inspired by someone's love for learning. There may be a new job opportunity that will come quite out of the blue, it is urging new experiences in relation to work. Negative elements concerning the Page could tell of a lack of control in your professional life or a missing of vital opportunities much needed in order for progression to occur. There is also problems regarding a young person's rebellion.
	Knight of Pentacles The Knight of Pentacles is an ambitious, driven and extremely focused individual. They are well prepared and strategically plan their next move to further their career. The Knight is very keen but sometimes lets himself down due to inexperience and still needs to be open to learning. The negative aspects of the Knight's interpretation can include a disaffection towards work and a loss of vocation. They may also possess a streak of ruthlessness that leaves them burning much needed bridges.
	Queen of Pentacles The Queen of Pentacles is a self-sufficient, independent lady that is very adept at making money and balancing a family. Where ever she puts her energy and time there will be a successful outcome. She is happy in a traditional maternal role but also excels in her chosen career. The Queen of Pentacles is a practical person and can budget extremely well, any financial advice given from her will be sound. She has a positive influence on those around her and her appearance in the spread bodes well for the querant as she symbolises success with matters liked to both finances and family. The negative elements of The Pentacle Queen include a person that has lost their sense of direction or depicts someone that is so ruthless in achieving their goals they let nothing stand in the way.
	King of Pentacles This man is someone at the top of their game, The Pentacle King is successful and powerful man, he is both trustworthy and very reliable. The main driving force behind the King is his responsibility towards his family. He is usually a man in a position of authority and his appearance in a spread can refer to legal matters regarding money. The elements of negativity surrounding the King of Pentacles are aspects of his character are insecure and he may hold bitterness or resentment for past failures such as a divorce or business venture gone wrong. He can also warn of somebody that appears to be a success but are actually not to be trusted The King can get so absorbed in his work that he allows it to take over and talks business too much thus coming over as a bit dull.