Tarot Minor Arcarna Pentacles Cards in the suit of Pentacles (also called Coins) generally represent money, trade, fortune, business.
		Ace of Pentacles - Pictured here is the hand of God holding forth a pentacle (often considered to symbolize a coin). The Ace of Pentacles represents a great beginning of prosperity, pleasure and beauty.
		Indicating greed and miserliness, a false start, or prosperity which may present more problems than benefits, a lack of faith in anything beyond the material world.
		Two of Pentacles - The card pictures a juggler skilfully balancing two pentacles. The Two of Pentacles represents the ability to handle several matters at once and keep them in balance, harmony in the midst of change (but new projects may prove to be too much to handle in addition); it also indicates skill in the art of finance, the ability to deal with change calmly, the ability to work with others, lightness of heart and recreation, a frivolous person or sometimes one given to mood swings between manic and depressed states.
		Enforced gaiety, clumsy handling of business matters, recklessness, disorganization, the inability to handle more than one situation at a time.
		Three of Pentacles - In the card's picture we see a nun and a monk watching as a sculptor makes a carving for their church. The Three of Pentacles represents material gain within the existing commercial system; master craftsmen or skill in commerce; this is a card which often indicates a Mason or member of some other group or society.
		Lack of skill, commonplace ideals, preoccupation with gain. More effort and more care are needed.
		Four of Pentacles - The card pictures a miser clinging to his four golden coins. The Four of Pentacles represents a high aptitude for business, security of possessions, an assurance of earthly wealth and success, but without an accompanying spiritual gain. It speaks of gifts, inheritances, or it may indicate a person who clings to money in a miserly and ungenerous way.
		Covetousness, suspicion, material setbacks and financial losses, either miserliness or spending one's money too freely.
		Five of Pentacles - The card pictures a poor man and woman walking in the snow, outside the warmth that glows from a window with a five-pentacle design. The Five of Pentacles represents unemployment, poverty, loneliness, separation from loved ones, or the bond that draws the troubled to friendship through their afflictions. Certainly indicates a "dark night of the soul".
		Wealth regained after much effort, new (but possibly temporary) employment, charity, a new interest in spiritual matters. Do not let pride stand in your way; try to show more empathy. Look ahead; today's situation may not be permanent.
		Six of Pentacles - In the card's illustration, a good man gives six coins to the needy. The Six of Pentacles represents receiving what you deserve, money dispensed justly, material gains to be shared with others.
		Threats to present prosperity, carelessness with money, envy and jealousy (possible need to beware of thieves), bad debts, gifts given with conditions attached.
		Seven of Pentacles - On this card, a young farmer leans on his hoe, gazing at the seven pentacles growing on the vine he tends. The Seven of Pentacles represents a temporary uncertain pause in the progress of an undertaking, unprofitable speculations, a need for dedicated work to attain fortune, needless anxiety about a loan, success not yet achieved.
		Impatience, paltry gain after hard labor, anxiety about money, an abandoned project.
		Eight of Pentacles - The card illustrates an apprentice sculptor carving eight pentacles. The Eight of Pentacles represents the beginning of a profitable venture, the learning of a trade, learning by doing, the prospect of employment, skill in one's profession but possibly skill that is not developed beyond the beginner's stage. Do not concentrate too much on immediate returns; pay heed to the development of your skills.
		The possibility of failure in one's ambitions, or skill misused to unwise ends, a know-it-all attitude, a desire for quick results.
		Nine of Pentacles - Shown on this card is the lady of a wealthy manor strolling in her vineyard. The Nine of Pentacles represents wise understanding of one's own interests, an inheritance, material security through prudence, love of home. This card indicates an almost perfect situation regarding security, wealth, accomplishment, safety and stability.
		Danger of theft, cancelled projects, possible loss of home or friendship, and the need to be very cautious. The present stability may not endure; do not become involved in intrigues.
		Ten of Pentacles - The picture on this card shows the patriarch of a long-established prosperous family. The Ten of Pentacles represents riches, an inheritance, family wealth, a problem concerning a will or pension, possible acquisition of real estate.
		Family misfortune, family troubles or lack of family ties, boredom and the risk of setting off in the wrong direction, loss of inheritance, risky projects. There is a need to be objective and take command of the situation.
		The Page of Pentacles - represents an introverted person, a scholar with a love of learning and a fascination with new ideas. It can also indicate the principles of intelligent application of knowledge, careful management, a bringer of good news and information on money matters.
		Imprudence, excess, too great an absorption with material things, wasteful luxury, bad news about finances.
		The Knight of Pentacles - represents a responsible and patient person. It can also indicate the principles of responsibility, trustworthiness, or the arrival or departure of an important matter concerning finances.
		The stagnation of affairs, an unprogressive and timid or dull nature, an idle person.
		The Queen of Pentacles - represents a bountiful woman, an "earth mother", a noble person in material matters. It may also indicate great security and abundance, trustworthy people, practical talent.
		Mistrust, suspicion, neglect, dependence, fear of failure, and want.
		The King of Pentacles - represents a captain of industry with great financial abilities. It may also indicate success in money matters, reliable and steady people.
		Stupidity, unreliability, the perverse use of abilities, bribery, vice, villainy, and the need to keep oneself far from untrustworthy people, especially where money matters are concerned.

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