The Suit of Pentacles
Also known as Coins or Disks, this suit is associated with the element of Earth, and deals with the material realm: money and finances, physical things, health, the body, home and family, work, etc.

Ace
(This card usually depicts a pentacle in a lush green setting.)
The Ace of Pentacles represents the potential for material achievement. The raw energy to make things happen is available, and all that is needed is a focus and some hard work. This card can also indicate the possibility of money becoming available.
Reversed, this card can indicate blockages as far as money (or other material things) are concerned.

Two
(This card usually depicts a person juggling two coins, sometimes while balancing on a tightrope. Often, the coins are surrounded by an infinity symbol.)
The Two of Pentacles is a card of balance. It can indicate doing a balancing act with money -- juggling it to make it stretch. It can also indicate that money and energy are available for new projects that may lead to a rewarding future, but only if the individual is willing to put his resoucres to work. In this case, the balance is in deciding what to risk and what to save. It can also indicate a business partnership -- or any partnership where money is involved.
Reversed, it can indicate that now is not the best time (or situation) to get involved in a business (or partnership) venture.

Three
(This card usually depicts a man carving 3 pentacles into an arch.)
The Three of Pentacles indicates early success in some material endeavor. The project is beginning to pay off and you're noticing rewards for efforts made. This is not a final resolution, however -- more work is called for, and difficulties still lie ahead.
Reversed, it can indicate feeling unnoticed and unappreciated, as if all your hard work is for nothing.

Four
(This card usually depicts a man sitting with a pentacle under each foot, one above his head, and one being held close to his body.)
The Four of Pentacles is often called "the Miser Card," and indicates that you are holding on too tightly to things that are tied up to your sense of self-worth. These can be material things, or they can be out-worn images of the self. (Examples: the business man who takes his own life when his business fails and he goes bankrupt, or the one-time high-school cheerleader who, at age 40, still dresses and acts like a teenager.) Much like the Devil card in the Major Arcana, the 4 of Pentacles indicates a need for a "spiritual housecleaning" of sorts...it's time to look within and get rid of some old self-images that don't fit anymore.
Reversed, it can indicate that the fear of loss is blocking energy, which leads to stagnation. No loss = no gain -- it is time to create some room in your life by getting rid of those things that no longer "grow corn" for you.

Five
(This card usually depicts two people a man and a woman, outside a building, often a church, whose stained glass window consists of 5 pentacles. The man is on crutches, often bandaged as well, and both are wearing clothes that are ragged and patched.)
The Five of Pentacles is a card of material loss or set backs, often accompanied by a loss of faith in the self. It may often be necessary to let go and begin again, rather than beating a dead horse. In starting over, however, it is necessary to examine where your own nature lead to the problem -- reorientation is needed not just on the material/financial level, but on a personal level as well.
Reversed, it can indicate a refusal to face the reality of a situation, or one's own part in it...blaming fate or others instead of acknowledging and accepting your own part in the problem.

Six
(This card usually depicts an exchange of coins/pentacles.)
The Six of Pentacles is a card of generosiy, indicating money or substance to be shared, and a restoration of faith in life and in your capabilities.
Reversed, it can indicate that you are being asked to give too much, or being forced to share when you don't feel capable of doing so.

Seven
(This card usually depicts a farmer or field worker of some kind, standing near a bush or vine that bears 7 pentacles. Often, he looks exhausted and at the end of his rope.)
The Seven of Pentacles indicates a difficult decision to be made (usually regarding work) as to whether to stay with what you're doing or go on to something else.
Reversed, it can indicate a lack of choices, being locked into a situation.

Eight
(This card usually depicts someone hard at work at a bench full of wood-working tools. On the wall behind him hang seven pentacles, and he is working on an eighth.)
The Eight of Pentacles is often called "Apprenticeship," and refers to learning a new skill, often at a time when you "ought" to be firmly established in a field. This card often indicates going back to school or taking some classes in order to develop a talent or to turn a hobby or interest into a way to make money, either has a main profession, or by starting a small business on the side.
Reversed, it can indicate a need to develop something new in order to avoid stagnation and frustration. This may involve overcoming a fear of failure of feeling foolish, and takes a fair amount of courage, since you will be going against what everyone says you "should" be doing.

Nine
(This card usually depicts a woman in a garden, often accompanied by a bird. The nine pentacles are either part of the foliage around her, or are on a series of 3 arches in the background.)
The Nine of Pentacles indicates the self-sufficient enoyment of good things, independent of the opinions of others. This is a time of being justifiably pleased with yourself and your accomplishments. There is a strong sense of identity, of knowing who you are, and of being secure in that knowledge; you don't need someones else to validate you, to say that you're doing a good job or that you're a worthwhile person, as you have an internal awareness of your abilities and worth.
Reversed, it can indicate feeling insecure and unsure of yourself, needing a pat on the back in order to keep going.

Ten
(This card usually depicts a family unit...parents, a child, and perhaps an elder and a pet.)
The Ten of Pentacles indicates on-going contentment and security, a sense of permanence and of having established something. This card often refers to a secure home and family life.
Reversed, it can indicate difficulties with home and hearth, disruption in the family unit.

Court Cards
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Page
(This card usually depicts a young person standing in a field of newly sprouted crops, holding a pentacle.)
The Page of Pentacles marks a time of gathering together energy that can be used for building things in the world and fulfilling the needs of the body. It can indicate money available in small sums to be nurtured and saved for the future, or it can indicate developing a feel for the body -- an awareness of sesuality, a new health-consciousness, etc. This is a card of nurturing, of learning about the world and the body, about growing. On another level, the Page of Pentacles can indicate a young person in your life, one who is serious, studious, and hard-working.
Reversed, it can indicate energies that are scattered and not readily available for use. It is time to take some time to ground yourself and get in touch with the material realm.

Knight
(This card usually depicts a man on a solidly built brown horse.)
The Knight of Pentacles is anchored in the ordinary tasks of living. He is a hard-working individual, reliable, steady, generous, but perhaps a bit lacking in imagination. This card can indicate how others view the questioner, or can refer to a person in the questioner's life.
Reversed, it can indicate a need to settle yourself down and develop those qualities in yourself. It can also indicate a need to ground yourself in the day to day tasks of living.

Queen
(This card usually depicts a woman, seated beneath a tree, holding a pentacle. She is surrounded by the bounty of Nature, and is accompanied by a rabbit.)
The Queen of Pentacles is a card of giving, not just to others, but yourself as well. The Queen of Pentacles is a strong, sensual woman, self-sufficient and hard-working, but generous and willing to indulge herself and others. There is an emphasis on the body and on physical/sensual pleasure.
Reversed, it can indicate a minor illness, frequently from burning the candle at both ends and not taking the time to take care of the self.

King
(This card usually depicts a man seated on a throne. He either holds a pentacle, or is has gold coins spilled at his feet. Often there is a motif of grapes and or a bull worked into the scene.)
The King of Pentacles often refers to a businessman, and, while he can be caring and generous, he is usually so focused on making money that he neglects the other facets of life. It indicates a need to become comfortable with material things, and to accept that it is okay to desire material success.
Reversed, it can indicate a need to look at your priorties, and not let your life be ruled by material things...not all problems can be solved by throwing money at them.