Three of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning (Specialization & Redundancy)

The Three of Pentacles tarot card indicates career growth. You gain ground financially because of specialized skills.

A union, guild, or cooperative enhances your stability as you benefit from group resources. Teamwork and collaboration bring security.

The Three of Pentacles brings big steps and advancement. You are making progress and making a name for yourself in your career.

Common Symbolism

The Three of Pentacles is also called the Three of Coins, gems, or stones. Traditionally, the Three of Pentacles portrays a scene inside a guild hall or temple.

Three Pentacles form a triangle at the top of an archway carved in stone. The symbolism is masonic, relating to the keystone of the arch.

Three figures stand assembled. One stands on a workbench and motions toward the others as if in instruction. The other two figures appear to listen. The symbolism of this card relates to triangles and sacred geometry.

In other variations of the Three of Pentacles, people are assembled in guilds or developing their crafts as artisans, builders, or workers. Some versions of this card are simple and portray three coins, stones, gems, or pentacles against patterned or blank background.

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Upright General Meaning

The Three of Pentacles meaning indicates expansion, growth, and security in your career. You establish a reputation, and others come to you because of your skills and specialties.

Your success isn’t a solo effort. You have the backing of a team. Be open to collaborations in small groups or an effort involving three people who help you complete your plans.

Your wishes are manifested now with the support of two people who can help you grow financially and in your career. You can easily find the confidence you need to pursue your craft and show your skills.

The Three of Pentacles yes or no questions give you an affirmative response. A question about financial, career, or health improvements leads to a favorable answer.

The Three of Pentacles card of the day encourages you to expand your network and look for allies. Your growth stems from collaborations and friendships with people who enhance your skills and perspectives.

The Three of Pentacles followed by the Four of Pentacles indicates stability and security but marginal financial growth. You are still developing your brand, business, or career and must take small steps.

The Five of Pentacles and Three of Pentacles in a reading indicate growth followed by disruption. You may take a risk and learn your limits, but the tension you experience helps you progress.

Upright Love & Relationships

The Three of Pentacles in love means you must focus on practical aspects of your relationships and love life. Your relationship is a source of stability and growth in your career.

You may have a crush on two people at once, but your interest is sensual more than emotional. You have more comfort in your relationships and make each other feel secure and connected now.

You can easily ground your relationship in shared goals, and your partnership involves a third person instrumental in helping you grow and become more secure and comfortable. The Three of Pentacles brings the opportunity to mix business and pleasure.

You may fall in love with a colleague or start a business with the help of your romantic partner. Your financial and emotional interests overlap. You show your sensual side in relationships.

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Upright Money & Career

Pentacles cards relate to money and career matters. The Three of Pentacles in a career means you are making new ground and building your reputation. The quality of your work speaks for itself, and word spreads about your skills and talents.

Others notice you and seek your skills. A team recruits you, and a new project or opportunity helps you advance professionally. You have not yet reached your ultimate goal, but are building name and brand recognition.

The Three of Pentacles guides you to seek collaborations with people who can help promote your work. You can learn and teach others while you grow professionally and remain teachable.

Your finances are in good shape when the Three of Pentacles appears in a reading. You may not be as wealthy as you’d like, but you can indulge in some luxuries and invest in growing a business.

Invest in your career when the Three of Pentacles appears. Seek new certifications, and specialize within your industry. Build on your knowledge and skills, and your efforts will pay off soon.

Upright Health

The Three of Pentacles in a health reading indicate recovery, growth, and strength. You develop the stamina to take your workout to a new level. Your recovery from an illness or injury progresses.

Your health prognosis is positive when the Three of Pentacles tarot card appears. You may learn new tactics to improve your health or become interested in a trendy exercise class or regiment.

The Three of Pentacles advice is to take your health seriously and let others support your goals. You may start working out with friends or take on a new lifestyle change with the support of others.

The Three of Pentacles followed by the King of Pentacles indicates growth leading to mastery and strength. You may become more adept at a challenging sport that improves your health.

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Upright Spirituality

The Three of Pentacles in spirituality indicates formalized, systemic spiritual growth supported by rituals and practices. You find spiritual growth in temples and places of worship.

Take a spirituality-related class and strengthen your psychic skills. Your work and career take on a spiritual mission. The Three of Pentacles in spirituality readings indicates your mission is to expand your compassion, healing, and empathy.

Your work is not based on material gain but has to do with your mission. Your job is spiritual growth and this must be a priority. You become more secure with your spiritual beliefs and connect with like-minded people.

Reversed General Meaning

The Three of Pentacles tarot reversed has a meaning similar to the Four of Pentacles. You aren’t growing as quickly as you’d like. You may feel stagnant and frustrated with your career and finances.

A group collaboration brings breakthroughs, yet you may be closed-minded and must become more receptive. Your reputation is suffering because you’ve tried to do too much without sharing the burden with others.

Your work doesn’t bring the financial rewards you expected. You must change your perspective and find ways to specialize and stand out from the crowd.

The Three of Pentacles reversed appears in a tarot reading when you are missing an opportunity and not living up to your full potential. Find a specialty and niche so that your career will advance.

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Reversed Love & Relationships

The Three of Pentacles reversed in love indicates stalemates in your romantic life. Your career focus eclipses your personal life, and relationships may suffer because of your ambitions.

The Three of Pentacles reversed brings your attention to practical matters in love. You’re avoiding conversations about budget and finances in a relationship and must put effort into collaborating on practical matters.

You must work on developing your relationship. You aren’t grounded and are missing opportunities to solidify your commitment. You feel stuck in love and want to manifest commitment but don’t know how to proceed.

Reversed Money & Career

The Three of Pentacles reversed in money and career readings suggests you are missing out on new opportunities. You aren’t advancing as much as you feel you should.

You don’t feel empowered to express your gifts and talents. You may stifle your potential or look to others for guidance and initiative. You can put effort into owning your skills and taking responsibility for your career path.

Your finances are not sufficient. A debt or financial challenge forces you to take on additional jobs. You may try to improve your finances by taking on several part-time or gig jobs.

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Reversed Health

The Three of Pentacles reversed in a health reading indicates resistance to change. You are reluctant to take responsibility for your health and may feel stagnant.

Your health can improve, but you are keeping yourself back. Others give you solid advice that can help you recover or improve your strength, but you aren’t taking this advice to heart.

The Three of Pentacles reversed in a health reading indicates you are avoiding self-improvement. You may surround yourself with people who enable unhealthy habits. Look for people who support your health and recovery from illness.

Reversed Spirituality

The Three of Pentacles tarot card reversed in spirituality points to a loss of balance between spiritual and material matters. You are misguided or entranced by the allure of illusions. Fantasies of wealth and grandeur distract you from spirituality.

Adjust your perspective and resume balance between your material interests and spiritual path. You may be spending too much time alone or you are influenced by people who distract you from spirituality.

The Three of Pentacles reversed implies disruption, delays, and the need to return to the drawing board. You may have to reconsider your spiritual path or review your goals.

Your pursuits are superficial and with some effort, you can find greater depth. The Three of Pentacles reversed challenges you to find spiritual experiences in everyday life.