Three of Pentacles

Additional deck interpretation:

The Three of Pentacles points you towards a path of using your creative talents to advance your career as you continue your journey through the seventy-eight passageways of growth.

This is the level on your continuous cycle of change where you are very connected to career, work and finances. You have discovered how to combine your talents with determination and the sweat of your brow in order to succeed. You are off to a good start with honing your chosen craft.


Because you buckled down, worked hard, tackled things one step at a time, made necessary adjustments and stayed positive, your previous struggles have subsided and your lifestyle is improving.

You know it will not be easy to reach your destination, but you will not give up! You are finally receiving that long-overdue lucky break and know that your goals are within your grasp.

This is a a turning point. You are recognized by others and now have a good reputation because of the quality of your work. You put in the effort and are now supported by the group you work with. You may even be on the verge of receiving a raise or promotion.

Numerical Number 3: Pentacles are enumerated three, an indication of the time when you harvest a dream and your lifestyle improves.

The Element of Earth: The Three of Pentacles is associated with the elemental qualities of the planet Venus (wants, needs and desires) and the zodiac sign of Capricorn. The combination of Venus in Capricorn makes you dedicated to climb the last mountain of hard work to succeed.


Probable Outcome: The Three of Pentacles refers to development (improving your talents), professional growth (education, working on a degree and receiving good grades), a new opportunity to make more money with something you are good at (not something your parents wanted for you), or recognition, a promotion, building a home, or working in a decorating career.

Or it may refer to status of a relationship. You might be seeing a counselor and your relationship is improving and headed in the right direction.

Possible Outcome: Your development (improving your talents) is not working out the way you thought it would.

Professional growth (education, working on a degree) is not as good as it could be because you are limited with the time you can spend or your heart is not into studying.

A new opportunity to make more money with something you are good at is not within your grasp.

You are not receiving recognition, a promotion, building a home, or working in a decorating career because the timing is off. You might not have the cooperation you need, or your heart might not be into your work.

Then again, you might be seeing a counselor and your relationship might be taking a turn for the worse.

Timing: The Three of Pentacles predicts that an important event of dedication to succeed is turned into action. This event may occur in months or years to come.