Three of Pentacles

Description & Symbolism

Three of Pentacles

A sculptor at his work in a monastery. Compare the design which illustrates the Eight of Pentacles. The apprentice or amateur therein has received his reward and is now at work in earnest.

Divinatory Meaning

Upright

Métier, trade, skilled labour; usually, however, regarded as a card of nobility, aristocracy, renown, glory.

If for a man, celebrity for his eldest son.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed

Mediocrity, in work and otherwise, puerility, pettiness, weakness.

Depends on neighbouring cards.