
This post is intended to be a mini Three of Pentacles Tarot Guide. It is important to mention that the longer you work with the cards the more you will discover how they speak to you. For example, the Three of Pentacles does have a theme and traditional meaning but I recommend leaving “space” for the card to speak to you. Over time, you may discover that the card represents unique insights or themes for you personally.
Suit of Pentacles Summary

Numerology of the #3 – Themes
- Fruition and amplification of the status quo
- Optimism, Curious, Unique Thinking, Finding New Solutions
- Communication, Connection, Creativity and Creative Expression
- Magnetic and Attractive
Three of Pentacles Tarot – Upright Meaning
- Represents Saturn energy, Cardinal / capricorn energy
- The 3 of Pentacles represents creativity, negotiations, counsel, collaborations and manifestation with the help from others. It is true creation in the material world such as objects, projects so this card often shows up in readings for artists and craftsman. Creativity may feel effortless and there may be an exchange of ideas with the potential for expansion in the material world.
- Creative / skilled work will be rewarded because this is the card of validation. The querent will be recognized for their merits.
- Questions to consider
- Is it time to clear space in your life for new possibilities and opportunities?
Shadow Side of the Three of Pentacles
- The 3 of Pentacles reversed can represent hard work in general without recognition. The daily grind and feeling burned out, overworked and exhausted. They may have stopped putting in their best effort.
- This card reversed can also indicate mediocrity or lack of originality in craftsmanship. Or the querent fears their work may be seen as common or ordinary.
- It may be time for the querent to re-evaluate their current path and take the road less traveled. Find a unique path that is creative and even unconventional.
- If the reading is related to social or work groups, this card reversed can indicate that there may be difficulties present within their social circle such as with friendships, coworkers and superiors at work.
- If this is a career or love reading, this card reversed can represent that the time and effort the querent is putting in are not yielding the outcome they desire.
Where to Find the Tarot Decks In Pinterest Pins Linked to this Post
- The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham
- Tarot Familiars by Lo Scarabeo
- Oraculum Leviathan: Draconian Tarot Deck & Grimoire by Asenath Mason and Bill Duvendack
- Tarot Apokalypsis Deck by Kim Huggins and Eric C. Dunne
- Tarot of Pagan Cats by Lo Scarabeo
- Light Seer’s Tarot Deck by Chris-Anne
- Tarot of the Ages by Mario Garizio
Artist Attribution
- Featured image Photo by Dollar Gill on Unsplash
References
- My own experience
- The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham
- Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth by Benebell Wenn
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