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Reversed

Minor Arcana · Pentacles · 3

Three of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Arcana
Minor Arcana
Suit
Pentacles
Rank
Three
Element
Earth
Yes or no
Yes · Reversed: Maybe

Upright meaning

Teamwork · craftsmanship · recognised skill

Working with others, your skill is recognised. Divide the work by strengths and the result improves.

Reversed meaning

Poor teamwork · sloppy work · lack of feedback

Teamwork is off or the work is half-hearted. Go back to the basics.

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 number means — Three

Three is the number of growth and expression, when something first takes shape.

The 14 Pentacles

All card meanings

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.