The Suit of Pentacles is representative of the element of Earth.
Earth covers the material things of life, including work, business, trade, property, money and other material possessions. Earth also indicates grounding and stability.
The positive aspects of the Suit of Pentacles include manifestation, realization, proof and prosperity.
This Suit represents the practical, realistic and material side of human nature, bringing with it a stable, secure and structured environment.
Given the association with Earth, the Suit of Pentacles promote grounding, balance and harmony.
The negative aspects of the Suit of Pentacles include being possessive, greedy, overly materialistic, over-indulging and not exercising, not effectively managing one’s finances, and being overly focused on career to the detriment of other life priorities.
Often what is required to counteract these negative aspects is a return to nature to ground oneself and rediscover what is truly important. In addition, there may be blockages in being able to manifest ideas and plans resulting in a lack of success. Better goal-setting and planning is required.
Pentacles represent the Earth signs of Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.
Pentacles people are practical, career-minded, down-to-earth and generous. They are connected through the senses and seek pleasurable and sometimes indulgent experiences.
When referring to timing in a Tarot reading, the Suit of Pentacles traditionally represents winter or years.
In a deck of playing cards, Pentacles corresponds to Diamonds.
Should a Tarot reading be predominantly Pentacles cards, you are seeking solutions to what are primarily material conflicts, financial matters and concerns with career and work.
Read More on the Suit of Pentacles
Ace of Pentacles
Two of Pentacles
Three of Pentacles
Four of Pentacles
Five of Pentacles
Six of Pentacles
Seven of Pentacles
Eight of Pentacles
Nine of Pentacles
Ten of Pentacles