Minor arcana · Pentacles (Earth)
Knight of Pentacles
Consistency, method and hard work.
- Keywords
- Method · Responsibility · Routine · Consistency · Hard work
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Earth
AdviceKeep the pace and follow through.
What it means
A knight sits still on a heavy horse, looking at the coin he is holding, with ploughed fields behind him. The Knight of Pentacles is the slowest of the knights and the most reliable: he moves slowly, but he gets there. He speaks of routine, responsibility and persistence. The risk is boredom.
In love
Someone loyal and steady. A secure relationship, perhaps in need of a little excitement.
At work and with money
Consistent work, meeting deadlines and doing what needs to be done.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Knight of Pentacles mean in tarot?
Consistency, method and hard work. Keep the pace and follow through.
What does Knight of Pentacles mean in love?
Someone loyal and steady. A secure relationship, perhaps in need of a little excitement.
What does Knight of Pentacles mean for work?
Consistent work, meeting deadlines and doing what needs to be done.
Is Knight of Pentacles a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Knight of Pentacles usually says yes. Consistency, method and hard work.
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 PentaclesFour of PentaclesFive of PentaclesSix of PentaclesSeven of PentaclesEight of PentaclesNine of PentaclesTen of PentaclesPage of PentaclesQueen of PentaclesKing of Pentacles