Tarot Card Meaning Dictionary · Pentacles
Four of Pentacles Four of Pentacles
The Four of Pentacles belongs to the Pentacles among the 78 Rider-Waite tarot cards. Suit of Earth — material things, finances, and the foundations of reality If you drew this card while dealing with that kind of flow, use the meanings below as a reference.
The Symbolism on This Card
A crowned man clutches one coin in both arms, balances one on his head, and pins two more beneath his feet. His whole body wrapped around the coins represents an attachment to security, and the city left behind him represents the people who've grown distant because of how tightly he's holding on.
Upright Meaning
Keywords: Seeking security · Possession · A protective instinct
A card of someone clutching a coin close. This is a strong time for saving and protecting, but it also warns that holding too tight leaves no room for anything new to come in.
Reversed Meaning
Keywords: Stinginess · Loss from holding too tight
You might lose something by being overly careful with it, or it may be time to let go of something you've been gripping. Sort out what to protect and what to release.
Interpretation by Topic
Love A possessive instinct toward the other person can end up squeezing the relationship. Trust is the strongest bond there is.
Money A good time for saving and playing defense. Just remember, spending where it's needed is also a form of financial planning.
Work A strategy of holding your current position is working. Just don't block out the signals for change entirely.
Tarot card readings are reference and entertainment content based on traditional symbolism, and do not predict actual future events.