An older man who is secure in work. Often he is well established in his chosen field. Like the queen, he is practical and realistic, yet he may be considered dull and lifeless at times, although he is a great provider and a steady and reliable husband. Touch is important, and like all pentacle court cards, he can be very sensual

A naturally earthy woman. Concerns are mainly on the physical plane. She has a willingness to nurture others or animals. Needs a reliable connection to the earth, either through her garden or possibly food. Grounded and realistic but may at times lack drive and motivation. Usually stable and practical but prone to depression

The younger version of the king. Materialistic and ambitious for status. Has desires to create a lasting legacy. This card can show a material increase is on its way. Good news around work but a need to keep working hard if comfort is to be achieved. Laziness must be overcome. Sometimes shows a move to a quieter location

The page of pentacles is aware of her body and has an earthy charisma that will do what needs to be done on a practical level. She may still need to develop patience and endurance, but she is willing to learn. There is growth around her, and she wants to succeed on the material plane. The person

Here we see the final accomplishments of our efforts, and we can relax and celebrate the end of a cycle that has produced more than we originally asked for. Often this card will indicate a feeling of satisfaction within the material sphere of life. If we ask questions about the future, this is a reassuring sign that

A good card. This speaks of loving your work and using your inner gifts to make money. There is happiness here, and whilst the ultimate success has still not arrived, there is the confidence that it will do in time. The nine of pentacles speaks of perfection but not in a negative sense. It's doing your work to the best

The eight is much less materialistic than the other pentacles; it is more concerned with having everything in order than with how much wealth is available. When the eight shows up, it's a sign to get things running more efficiently. Don't under or over-exert yourself, and all will be well. Thoughtfulness and attention to detail will be

An odd card, really. On the one hand, it clearly indicates that some success has already been enjoyed, yet it somehow didn't nourish the soul. Timing with this card speaks of months; it always indicates longer than what is expected. The lesson with this card is that sometimes we have to wait for the sense of achievement. We may

This is certainly a better card than its predecessor, yet it still doesn't promise riches. What we have here is the energy necessary for long-term growth. The six promises that our needs will be met for the next few months. However, we must give as much as we receive to build the momentum to move forward into the next stage. If we do well

One of the more unwelcome visitors to a spread is the five of pentacles. The symbolism here speaks of destitution and loss on the physical plane, representing finances and the body. When the five appears, we are warned to be on the lookout for potential losses. These will usually arise through carelessness or excessive greed

Life is relatively stable when the four shows up, but it stresses a couple of things you must watch out for. First, you should be aware that you could do an awful lot better than whatever you are doing now. This card indicates you have far more talent and intelligence than you currently use. This is fine (and understandable)

With this card, there is the promise of an increase in productivity, income, and energy. There's also the sense of growing your reputation within the working life. Those around you will be able to see that you're working hard and happy to be doing so. The three of pentacles can often indicate a project of some sort and always means a

There's a sense of movement in this card that means we may have to be adaptable to change, yet we must try to keep things as balanced as possible. There is usually a strong sense of co-operation coming from other people; even if you are single, finding practical support shouldn't be a problem. The two of pentacles

The new beginning shown by this card has a solid and visible outcome. It will mark the start of a new cycle of growth and one that will continue for some time. The cards around it will show whatever is likely to manifest, but you can be sure that it's already taken form in thought or emotion, and growth is about to be seen.

All pentacle cards are associated with the element of earth and, as such, a connection to physical things. Pentacles are outer events like job offers, babies, money, gifts, and houses; all things that are real and visible to all eyes. They are not ideas, feelings, and sensations unless those sensations are directly linked to the skin