Four of Pentacles: Tarot Card Meaning

Meaning of the Four of Pentacles card upright

A man sits holding a pentacle against his chest, one under each foot and one on his head. He guards his wealth so tightly that he cannot move. The card speaks of security and careful saving, and of the point where caution turns into clinging.

Four of Pentacles reversed

• generosity
• loss of control
• letting go

Reversed, the Four shows generosity or, on the other side, losing control over money. It invites you to loosen your grip, and to think about what you gain by holding on and what you lose.

Four of Pentacles in love and relationships

In love it means possessiveness, emotional guardedness or a wish for security above all. Reversed, opening up and letting someone in.

Four of Pentacles in work and finances

At work it is saving, keeping a stable position and managing resources carefully. Reversed, spending freely or sharing resources.

Symbolism of the Four of Pentacles card

The pentacle on the crown is the mind fixed on wealth. The pentacle at his chest is the heart closed around it. The two under his feet show that he is rooted in possession.

Four of Pentacles in a yes or no reading

In yes or no spreads, Four of Pentacles upright reads as “maybe” and reversed as “maybe”. The answer comes from the general meaning of the card (control, savings), so always take the wording of the question and the neighbouring cards into account. Try a yes or no reading.