Page of Pentacles
Affirmation
I am physically and financially responsible.
Symbolic Attributes
- Element:Earth of Earth.
- Arcana:Minor Arcana
- Suit:Pentacles
- Archetype:
- Numerology:
- Hebrew Alphabet:
Keywords
Description
A youthful figure, looking intently at the pentacle which hovers over his raised hands. He moves slowly, insensible of that which is about him.
Light Meaning
- Learning the value of a dollar
- Starting a savings plan
- Taking the first steps toward getting out of debt
- Learning new physical tasks
- Discovering your sexuality
- Launching a diet, a weight-lifting program, or a health-related effort
- Learning by doing
Shadow Meaning
- Trying to appear healthier or wealthier than you really are
- Spending money carelessly
- Living strictly for today, with no thought of tomorrow
- Possessing immature attitudes toward sex and sexuality
- Using wealth or beauty as an excuse for not having to learn and grow
Questions to Ask Yourself
- •How can you get more financial or sexual experience without risking your livelihood or health?
- •How might hands-on learning play a role in your situation?
- •What's the most practical choice you could make?
Personal Meaning
Look for an opening that promises tangible results, enrichment, comfort, security, practicality or contact with nature. When you see the opportunity, seize it and make the most of it.This card can also represent a young person, or someone young at heart, whose relationship with you will involve these qualities.
An opening promised tangible results, enrichment, comfort, security, practicality or contact with nature. This card can also represent a young person, or someone young at heart, whose relationship with you involved these qualities.
Look for an opening that promises tangible results, enrichment, comfort, security, practicality or contact with nature. When you see the opportunity, seize it and make the most of it.This card can also represent a young person, or someone young at heart, whose relationship with you involves these qualities.
Personal Reversed Meaning
Be careful not to block opportunities for enrichment, prosperity, security, trust, committment, or contact with nature.This card can also signify conflict with someone who brings these qualities into his or her relationship with you.
You were blocking opportunities for enrichment, prosperity, security, trust, committment, or contact with nature.This card can also signify conflict with someone who brought these qualities into his or her relationship with you.
You are blocking opportunities for enrichment, prosperity, security, trust, committment, or contact with nature.This card can also signify conflict with someone who brings these qualities into his or her relationship with you.
Fortune Telling
- •This card represents a young man or woman with an earthy, practical demeanor, likely born an Aries, Taurus, or Gemini, who playfully encourages you to take financial or sexual risks
How to Interpret This Card in a Reading
A guide to deepening your understanding of Tarot symbolism.
Context is Key
No Tarot card exists in a vacuum. While the meanings above provide a foundation, the true significance of this card depends on where it lands in your spread. Is it in the past position, indicating a phase you are moving away from? Or is it in the outcome position, suggesting a potential future? Always consider the neighboring cards — they often tell a story that modifies or amplifies the message.
Trust Your Intuition
Traditional meanings are the starting point, but your intuition is the compass. When you look at the card imagery, what draws your eye first? A specific color, a symbol, or a facial expression might trigger a personal memory or feeling. That immediate reaction is often the most relevant message for your current situation, even if it differs from the standard definition.
Understanding Reversals
If this card appears reversed (upside down), don't fear it. Reversals often suggest an internalizing of the card's energy, a delay, or a need to revisit the lesson before moving forward. It can also indicate that the "shadow" aspects described above are currently more active, inviting you to bring them into the light for healing.
Connecting with the Element
Remember the suit this card belongs to. Wands speak to passion and action (Fire). Cups dive into emotions and relationships (Water). Swords navigate the mind and conflicts (Air). Pentacles ground us in the material world and resources (Earth). The Major Arcana represents larger life themes and soul lessons. Filtering the card's meaning through its elemental lens will give you a grounded, practical way to apply its wisdom to your life.