Arkana
Three of Pentacles tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)
Three of Pentacles tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)
Reversed position

Three of Pentacles

Pentacles, III

Keywords

  • collaboration
  • craftsmanship
  • learning by doing
  • teamwork

Upright meaning

Collaboration, craftsmanship, learning by doing, teamwork.

Reversed meaning

Poor coordination, misaligned goals, work below its potential.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

The mason, the architect and the patron at the cathedral.

Element and place in the deck

Pentacles belong to earth. They speak of work, money, the body, home and everything tangible. Pentacles show how ideas turn into real results.

The Three is first results and growth: what was started begins to take shape and connect with others.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Pentacles, Two 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.

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