Pentacles  ·  IV

Four of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning — Upright & Reversed

Upright Meaning

The energy of holding what has been accumulated — the care for security that understands that what is built can be lost. Four of Pentacles names the phase of consolidation, of protecting what exists before expanding further. The caution here is not fear but wisdom.

Reversed Meaning

The holding has become hoarding — or the security that was once a foundation has become a wall. Fear of loss is driving decisions in a way that is preventing the very growth it claims to protect.

Key Words

Four of Pentacles in Love

In love, the Four of Pentacles is holding on too tightly — guardedness or fear of loss that limits intimacy. Reversed, you are opening up and releasing control.

Four of Pentacles in Career

For career, the Four of Pentacles is financial security and saving, though it can tip into over-control. Reversed, greed or fear of loss distorts your judgment.

Four of Pentacles in Spirituality

Spiritually, the Four of Pentacles is attachment to security and the lesson of letting go. Reversed, you are releasing material clinging.