Three of pentacles

This is the 3rd card in the suit of Pentacles and it talks about teamwork and setting the foundation(s). United labor and shared cause.

The Three of Pentacles [Upright]

Here we see predominantly Saturnian colors (black, grey and smudgy white), as well as some yellows. From its color palette, we can conclude that this is the card of hard and royal work. The spirits of this card are tied to aristocracy and when this card pops up in a reading, their message is to be fair and thorough in your work and dealings.

In the image, we can see a hard worker propped up on a yellowish bench and two figures, one friar-looking and the other one in a yellow robe with orange decorations. These two figures seem to be instructing the worker, so this symbolizes a joint effort.

Above all three of them, we see an arch that has 3 pentacles carved in there, symbolizing teamwork and the three figures below working together toward a shared cause.

Three of Pentacles Keywords [Upright]

  • Teamwork
  • Shared goals
  • Collaboration
  • Foundations
  • Pooling energy
  • Apprenticeship
  • Trade
  • Financial gain

Three of Pentacles Meaning [Upright]

3 of Pentacles is all about teamwork, business partners and shared effort towards a united cause. This is the card of Material Dealings and it can be used to make talismans that will attract material luck, possessions and happiness in work.

3 of Pentacles talks about discipline and hard work; this card is an omen of good things to come, especially if you’re building a house or have assembled a team of colleagues/workers in order to complete something.

In the old times this was the card of builders and building structures, in modern times this card foretells of any shared efforts and hard work that needs to be done, but with the omen that the crew is loyal and work will be of good quality.

Key Points – Love [Upright]

  • When 3 of Pentacles shows up in a love reading it can point towards a love triangle (a happy one, a shared one, so a polyamorous relationship), or it can foretell of buying a property together, or even better – building a house from scratch.
  • TIt also points toward you hearing and listening to the advice given by your friends or colleagues when it comes to a love matter

Key Points – Money [Upright]

  • When the 3 of Pentacles show up in a money reading, it’s a joyous and lucky omen, as this card predicts financial gain and getting approved for a credit/mortgage if you applied for one.
  • But don’t get relaxed and let loose, there’s still serious work left to be done, so be vigilant, disciplined and dedicated in order to use that money wisely and to make your vision come true.

Key Points - Career [Upright]

  • When this card shows up in a career reading, it’s most definitely alluding to teamwork and you teaming up with your colleagues on a united project.
  • It’s a card that foretells of serious and hard labor, but also, if you stay true and dedicated, of serious rewards and benefits. It’s a good omen for shared work and unified goals.

The Three of Pentacles [Reversed]

Three of Pentacles Keywords [Reverse]

  • Competition
  • Ego struggles
  • Lack of motivation
  • No teamwork
  • Apathy
  • Laziness
  • Financial loss
  • Stagnation

Three of Pentales Meaning [Reverse]

When the 3 of Pentacles show up reversed it can signify that someone is being lazy, there’s not enough energy and hard work being invested in the (shared) project. It can also be a warning against mutual work, dealings with business partners and lacking (hard-working) colleagues.

3 of Pentacles can also point to ego struggles, unhealthy competition and lack of motivation. It can be an omen of strife within the team and teamwork being derailed and delayed.

In some extreme cases, 3 of Pentacles reversed can point towards a bad foundation and financial loss. It can also mean stagnation and being late with your progress. Take a closer look at the following cards, as this card reversed can mean getting fired, as well.

Key Points - Love [Reversed]

  • When the 3 of Pentacles show up reversed in a love reading, it can mean that you are in a middle of a love triangle, and you were not aware of it. It can also mean discord among your inner circle, and a lack of motivation in order to build something together.
  • This card reversed advises against entering into a business partnership with your lover.

Key Points - Money [Reversed]

  • When this card shows up reversed in a money reading, it’s a clear omen for financial loss, and stagnation when it comes to money flow.
  • If you applied for a mortgage or a credit, you will be denied due to the lack of resources and inconsistent financial background.
  • Try harder and work better with others in order to get yourself out of this unpleasant situation.

Key Points - Career [Reversed]

  • When this card shows up reversed in a career reading it’s pointing towards ego trips, laziness and lack of morals within a group of workers.
  • It can also point against teaming up with others in order to get things done, if you have a project before you, you’re better off doing it alone.

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