Three of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings

The Pentacles of the tarot usually draw attention to money and financial affairs and the three of pentacles suggests a degree of success in this area.

This is a card which represents status and nobility. It suggests hard work leading to recognition.

Symbolism in the Three of Pentacles

This card symbolizes advancement in career; the querent is likely to be taking another step up the career ladder. It is a symbolism of conviction and enterprise. Hard work will bring its just rewards. New beginnings will come out of current achievements.

Predictions in the Three of Pentacles

This is a good time to start on new projects especially relating to money, according to this card. Others will be happy to go along with the querent's ideas for they are practical and well-thought through. With regard to their career, this card indicates a new job if they're presently out of work, or a move perhaps to a better position. Sometimes, it's not 'what' they know but 'who', and success could also come their way through their links with successful or famous people. The Three of Pentacles represents gain or improvement.

The Three of Pentacles in a Tarot Reading

Slowly the person has been building up their resources until they can now perhaps say that they're pleased and proud of their efforts so far. Perhaps there's still a long way to go before they reach the aims they've set themselves, but whether they're saving for a new car, a luxury holiday in the sun or a new home, they should now feel as if they're certainly getting closer to their goal. There could be some satisfaction in work which involves other people, within their career or towards a charitable goal. At the same time, they must realize their energy levels won't last forever and there will come a time when they'll need to rest.

Advice in the Three of Pentacles

The querent should be cautious and honest in their current dealings. Material gains are likely and there are also indications of communication, commercial transactions and possible business expansion. They are at a stage of life which could be described as the foundations for their future. And the firmer the foundation they lay, the more the opportunity for future success.

Three of Pentacles Reversed

When the three of pentacles is reversed in a spread, there may be a degree of risk involved in new dealings, but it is honesty that is respected by this card. They must consider other peoples' feelings for to be careless about this area would be a very wrong move. Plan ahead, be cautious and careful and this will lead to the results they are hoping for.