Minor arcana · Pentacles (Earth)
Four of Pentacles
Security, control and the fear of losing.
- Keywords
- Security · Control · Saving · Attachment · Holding on
- Yes or no
- It depends
- Element
- Earth
AdviceProtect what you have without shutting yourself in.
What it means
A crowned man clutches a coin to his chest, has another on his head and two under his feet, with his back to the city. The Four of Pentacles is security and saving, but also attachment and too much control. Keeping things safe is wise; holding on too tightly stops you from growing.
In love
Possessiveness or difficulty sharing. Security that becomes a prison.
At work and with money
Saving, financial stability and resistance to change.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Four of Pentacles mean in tarot?
Security, control and the fear of losing. Protect what you have without shutting yourself in.
What does Four of Pentacles mean in love?
Possessiveness or difficulty sharing. Security that becomes a prison.
What does Four of Pentacles mean for work?
Saving, financial stability and resistance to change.
Is Four of Pentacles a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Four of Pentacles does not give a closed answer: it depends on what you do. Security, control and the fear of losing.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other cards of Pentacles
Ace of PentaclesTwo of PentaclesThree of PentaclesFive of PentaclesSix of PentaclesSeven of PentaclesEight of PentaclesNine of PentaclesTen of PentaclesPage of PentaclesKnight of PentaclesQueen of PentaclesKing of Pentacles