Minor arcana · Pentacles (Earth)
Three of Pentacles
Teamwork and recognised skill.
- Keywords
- Teamwork · Competence · Collaboration · Learning · Quality
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Earth
AdviceTeam up with people who know what they are doing, and do it well.
What it means
In a cathedral, a craftsman shows his work to a monk and an architect holding the plans. The Three of Pentacles speaks of collaboration and mastery: each brings what they know, and the result is better than the sum of the parts. Your work is being noticed.
In love
Building the relationship together, with effort and shared plans.
At work and with money
Collaboration, quality and recognition of your skills.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Three of Pentacles mean in tarot?
Teamwork and recognised skill. Team up with people who know what they are doing, and do it well.
What does Three of Pentacles mean in love?
Building the relationship together, with effort and shared plans.
What does Three of Pentacles mean for work?
Collaboration, quality and recognition of your skills.
Is Three of Pentacles a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Three of Pentacles usually says yes. Teamwork and recognised skill.
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 PentaclesFour of PentaclesFive of PentaclesSix of PentaclesSeven of PentaclesEight of PentaclesNine of PentaclesTen of PentaclesPage of PentaclesKnight of PentaclesQueen of PentaclesKing of Pentacles