The Pentacles are the most grounded suit of the deck, as they represent all our worldly concerns related to money, work, home, and general day-in, day-out survival. This is a suit of putting in the hours and steadily getting things done. As the suit of the earth element, its focus is on making sure you have all your bases covered.

We don’t often think of everyday magic as having anything to do with mundane tasks like paying our bills or having a roof over our heads, but the reality is that so much conjuring happens when we take care of these basic needs. I always say magic is a hard, gritty thing, meaning things won’t manifest if you aren’t putting in the effort. The universe needs to know you are willing to put in the hard work to make stuff happen.

That’s where the Pentacles come in. They encourage an abundance mindset and help you work through the times you let a scarcity mentality creep in. Abundance is all around us, this suit reminds us, simply because we have worked hard to make it so. This abundance goes beyond money, although that is VERY important! It’s about cultivating a rich life: rich in love, rich in purpose, rich in connection, and yes, rich in money (hey, those Pentacles look like coins for a reason).

When the Pentacles appear in a reading, the message is about getting grounded, or down to earth, and putting in the work to manifest what you need. If the Cups are about seeing the world through heart eyes, then the Pentacles are about seeing things as they are so that you can make a realistic plan moving forward. The dark side of this card is stagnation, overwork, and a poverty mentality. 

Overall, this suit serves as a reminder that hard work pays off and that you have the power to craft the life you want. All you have to do is put the work in.

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