The Suit of Pentacles — Tarot Card Meanings
Also known as the Suit of Coins
Earth14 cards
The Suit of Pentacles — also known as the Suit of Coins in the Marseille tradition — grounds the tarot in the material world. Associated with the element of earth, these 14 cards address finances, health, work, home, and the tangible realities of daily life.
Pentacles cards appear when practical matters need attention — career development, financial decisions, physical wellbeing, and the slow, steady work of building something that lasts.
Ace of Pentaclesnew material opportunity · seed of prosperity · grounded beginningsTwo of Pentaclesjuggling priorities · flexible balance · adaptabilityThree of Pentaclesteamwork · collaboration · craftsmanshipFour of Pentaclessecurity · control · frugalityFive of Pentacleshardship · scarcity mindset · feeling left outSix of Pentaclesgenerosity · support and resources · balanced exchangeSeven of Pentaclespatience · long-term investment · evaluationEight of Pentaclesmastery in progress · focused practice · apprenticeshipNine of Pentaclesself-sufficiency · earned luxury · comfort in solitudeTen of Pentacleslegacy · long-term security · family tiesPage of Pentaclesnew opportunities · study and practice · manifestation in progressKnight of Pentaclessteady progress · reliability · persistenceQueen of Pentaclesnurturing provider · practical wisdom · material comfortKing of Pentaclesstability · material mastery · grounded leadership