The Minor Arcana: Pentacles
The Pentacles Minor Arcana deals with the physical or external level of your conscience. The Pentacles, or coins, mirror the healthiness of your finances and creativity. During a reading, they are often signs of change in work, money, material possessions, etc. Pentacles, in short, represent our material belongings and our outlook to those belongings and how they affect our lives. Below is a list with short descriptions of each Pentacles card.
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A: Ace of Pentacles: The Ace of Pentacles shows a hand appearing from the clouds above with a massive coin in hand. The guarden in the background suggestion abundance and growth. This Pentacle means the possibility of a new financial or career opportunity. |
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II: Two of Pentacles: The Two of Pentacles shows a man seemingly balancing two coins in his hands while a strand of fabric in the shape of infinity wraps the coins outer edges. This Pentacle means the presence of multiple priorities, managment of tasks, adaptability, and infinite possibilities. |
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III: Three of Pentacles: The Three of Pentacles shows two men observing the work of a stonemason while holding the plans for the work the stonemason is preforming. This Pentacle shows teamwork, collaboration, and working together to acomplish a goal.
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IV: Four of Pentacles: The Four of Pentacles shows an individule protecting his coins by holding one close to their chest, two under their feet, and one above their head. This Pentacle means to save money, to maintain control over your habits, and security. |
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V: Five of Pentacles: The Five of Pentacles shows two sickly or wounded individules walking through winter conditions with the light and warmth of the church behind them. The two are entierly focused on themselves and because of this they fail to notice the help that could be provided to them. This Pentacle means to have financial loss, isolation or worry. It is important to note that there is help. Just like depicted in the card, you simply need to look for it. |
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VI: Six of Pentacles: The Six of Pentacles shows an individule of status and wealth passing out coins to beggars who kneel at their feet. In the weathly individules hand, they hold a balance scale representing equality. This Pentacle shows generosity, charity, and the act of giving and receiving. |
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VII: Seven of Pentacles: The Seven of Pentacles shows an individule admiring the hard work they have put into their crops. Letting the litteral fruits of his labor grow into something profitable. This Pentacle represents perseverance and investment. |
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VIII: Eight of Pentacles: The Eight of Pentacles shows an individule working hard on their craft. Making sure their work is genuine and a piece of strong work. This Pentacle represents development in skills, repitition, and mastery. |
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IX: Nine of Pentacles: The Nine of Pentacles shows someone standing amongst a lushful guarden wearing a flowing robe of gold. The abundance of this scene shows great wealth and security. This Pentacle represents luxury, sufficiency, financial independance and of course, abundance. |
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X: Ten of Pentacles: The Ten of Pentacles shows an old man with his two loyal compainions at his side. In front of him is a young couple with a child. The Pentacles seem to float in the air around them depicting a sense of security, and possible wealth. This Pentacle represents financial security, long-term success, and financial freedom. |
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P: Page of Pentacles: The Page of Pentacles is the first of four main Pentacle cards. It depicts a young man standing in a wide field of grass and flowers. They have seemingly manifested a coin into their hands. This Pentacle represents the manifestation of wealth, financial opportunity, and skill development. |
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KN: Knight of Pentacles: The Knight of Pentacles is the second of four main Pentacle cards. It depicts a knight upon his stationary steed gazing upon the coin they hold. There is no rush. This Pentacle represents hard work, determination, routine, and productivity. |
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Q: Queen of Pentacles: The Queen of Pentacles is the third of the four man Pentacle cards. It depicts a woman upon a throne decorated with engravings of abundance. She holds a gold coin in both hands looking slightly down at it with a sense of love and appreciation. This Pentacle represents nurturing, providing, and the work of a loving parent. |
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K: King of Pentacles: The King of Pentacles is the last of the Pentacle cards. It depicts a man upon his throne with engravings of what look like bulls or bison. Though it is believed to be bulls, as that would represent a connection to the sign of Taurus. This Pentacle represents leadership, security, discipline, and abundance. |