Minor Arcana · Pentacles · Kn
Knight of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Pentacles
- Rank
- Knight
- Element
- Earth
- Yes or no
- Yes · Reversed: Maybe
Upright meaning
Consistency · responsibility · slow but sure
Even going slowly, you will certainly arrive. A diligent, reliable attitude produces results.
Reversed meaning
Stagnation · stubbornness · monotony
Too much caution has brought you to a halt, or you're stuck in a rut. Try a small change.
In a yes-or-no reading
- UprightYesThe card says things are moving the way you hope.
- ReversedMaybeIt isn't settled yet. It could depend on conditions or timing.
What the suit means — Pentacles
Pentacles (coins) are the suit of earth. They stand for money and the results of work, the body and daily life — the tangible side of things.
What the court card means — Knight
The Knight is the one who moves. It carries the suit's power forward with action and drive — sometimes too far.
The 14 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
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
Draw your own
Now that you know the card, think of one question and shuffle the deck yourself. Which of the 78 cards comes up is decided the moment you shuffle.
Meanings follow the widely used Rider–Waite tradition, and the pictures are simple designs drawn for this site. Please treat tarot as a light-hearted aid to reflection.