Three of Pentacles

The 3 of Pentacles (read Three of Pentacles) depicts, in its classic image, three figures standing in a temple near a pillar. Two of them, looking like monks, are admiring the work of the third person, who is a kind of craftsman. He is standing on a bench, and in his hands he holds the tool of his work that he is currently doing. On the pillar we also see the symbol of three pentagrams inscribed in circles and surrounded by glyphs of the earth decorating it. The whole symbolizes the hidden forces that govern the life of each of us. The Three of Pentacles, on the other hand, indicates some kind of work, or even cooperation between three persons or parties to the questioned matter. It is therefore a kind of commission performed by a craftsman for the benefit of those he judges, so the direct meaning of the card alludes to matters related to earning money and following a career path. The Three of Pentacles is a sign of perfecting one's skills started on the Two of Pentacles, as well as full commitment to one's goals. It is a very good sign if you ask the Tarot about financial matters and always indicates the involvement of a third person. The Three of Pentacles also indicates self-employment, exams and promotions.

In an upright position, the Three of Pentacles primarily indicates the successful completion of projects, especially those involving material matters and those involving three parties in a certain matter. So it may be an order involving for example you, your employer and a client. Regardless of what it concerns the Three of Pentacles card in upright position points to financial success, recognition or even a possibility of promotion. At this time it is very important to demonstrate your abilities and work with others who can help you achieve your goals. In private matters, on the other hand, the Three of Pentacles in an upright position may indicate arrangements influenced by a third party. The card foretells the building of relationships together, and sometimes joint employment or business. The upright Three of Pentacles is a card of reward, as well as new prospects that may improve your current financial situation. It also foretells good health, contentment, and a friendly atmosphere at work and at home. The card also bodes well for the start of all kinds of new tasks, especially those for which you have practical skills.

The reversed Three of Pentacles very often says that you are currently having difficulty completing actions you started earlier. It also symbolizes problems with co-workers or people you are currently working with on a project. It could also be caused by laziness or lack of skills needed to complete your work. The reversed Three of Pentacles predicts lost opportunities for promotion or for earning a large sum of money. It could be that instead of working together, you are now focusing your energy on competing and seeking approval, while there is still much work ahead of you. The card in reversed position also warns you about bad investments and being too reckless with upcoming tests. These problems may also relate to your personal affairs, which in order to move forward require setting common goals and ambitions for you and those close to you. In the case of relationships, it may indicate an adverse or even destructive influence in your life from a third party. The reversed Three of Pentacles may also speak about work that doesn't give you satisfaction, development and decent earnings.

In an upright position, the Three of Pentacles card suggests that you are building a relationship together. These will be the first foundations which will bring you long-term benefits both financially and emotionally. The Three of Pentacles in an upright position indicates teamwork, which in your relationship allows you to achieve common goals, but it can also speak of some third person outside your arrangement helping you in all of this. In a more practical sense, the upright Three of Pentacles indicates the sharing of responsibilities and also learning from each other especially in day-to-day activities concerning, for example, work at home or business together. The card predicts successful cooperation in any creative projects that may involve your loved ones. For singles the Three of Pentacles in an upright position predicts finding your other half in places related to your work. It also indicates that the person you are interested in may have also turned their attention to you. It foretells a successful and above all joint commitment to the relationship under construction, as well as overcoming current difficulties. So it particularly encourages you to use for this purpose the advice of people who specialize, for example, in marital problems.

For questions related to relationships and feelings, the reversed Three of Pentacles primarily refers to the negative influence of third parties on your relationship. The reversed Three of Pentacles also very often speaks of threesomes and controlled betrayal that you both agreed to, but in the end it is destructive to your relationship. This card can also indicate a lack of commitment between partners, which can block further development of this relationship. The current situation, and the problems you have faced, mean that you need to put in even more work together to ensure that your relationship survives this crisis. Instead, however, each of you is focusing on the other, which is adding to the current problems and feelings of apathy towards each other. Perhaps there is nothing lacking in your relationship at the moment in emotional matters, but you are unable to translate your love into constructive and practical action, especially in material matters. What will help you in all this is the understanding that you are one team that can only emerge victorious through cooperation and collaboration. If, on the other hand, you want to find a new person for a relationship then you need to put a lot more work into your efforts than you are currently doing.