Tarot Card Meanings
The Tarot Suits
FOUR OF PENTACLES
UPRIGHT KEYWORDS
Financial stability, security, cautious about overspending, control, frugal, greedy
REVERSED KEYWORDS
Generous with money, shares resources, financial insecurity, overspending
THE FOUR OF PENTACLES TAROT CARD DESCRIPTION
The image on this card shows a man sitting down, fiercely guarding two pentacles in his arms. Two more are securely placed under his feet. He seems determined to keep anyone from touching his coins. This restraint prevents him from taking action, as he is consumed by his desire to hold onto his possessions.
Attributes:
Symbolizes: Stability
Element: Earth
Represents: Security, protecting what you have
Number : 4
Advice: Your finances are very stable and you have everything you need.
What you should know: This card could also mean other things in your life are going well, depending on the question, but things are solid
Yes or No Card: Generally the Four of Pentacles upright is Yes. Reversed is a possible no
General Four of Pentacles upright meaning:
This card indicates financial stability and security in your life, whether it’s an abundance of wealth or just being financially comfortable, you're on solid ground. This card often indicates that you are cautious about overspending and can be frugal or greedy when it comes to spending. You are mindful of your finances and where every dollar goes. You are prepared for your future.
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Upright Love Meaning |
Upright Career Meaning |
Upright Finances Meaning |
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Stable relationship, protectiveness, partner is emotionally guarded, controlling |
Stable job or career, structured work ethics, leadership, guarded with job position |
Financially stable and secure, Control over finances, frugal |
Upright Four of Pentacles Tarot Meaning: Love
When the Four of Pentacles appears in a love reading, signifies a stable relationship built on security and trust. However, there may be an underlying sense of protectiveness that can border on possessiveness and jealousy. One partner may be guarded with their emotions and shield their heart. Sometimes this card can indicate your partner doesn’t like spending money in the relationship and is cheap. If single, you may be meeting someone with these qualities or you may possess them.
Upright Four of Pentacles Tarot Meaning: Career
The Four of Pentacles in a career reading often signifies stability and security in one's job or career. This card suggests that you have built a solid foundation for yourself. Your work ethics are structured and disciplined, allowing you to excel in your chosen field. You may also be seen as a leader or authority figure within your workplace, alternatively you may be fiercely guarded over your job position and only think of yourself.
Upright Four of Pentacles Meaning : Finances
The Four of Pentacles in a financial reading indicates being financially stable and secure, finances are good . This card suggests that you have built a solid foundation for your finances and are in control over your money matters. You may be someone who is very frugal with their resources and carefully managing every penny. It also can mean attachments to your resources and materialism and can indicate hoarding. You don’t like giving anything away.
Reversed General Four of Pentacles Tarot Meaning:
When this card appears in a reading, it suggests that the individual is generous with their money and willing to share their resources with others. The reversed Four of Pentacles also warns against overspending or being too careless with money, it can also indicate financial instability.
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Reversed Love Meaning |
Reversed Career Meaning |
Reversed Finances Meaning |
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Generous with partner, emotionally open with feelings, overcoming possessiveness. |
Generous with colleagues, risky work decisions, new approach to career |
Generous with money, overspending, financial insecurity |
Reversed Four of Pentacles Tarot Meaning: Love
This card indicates generosity with your partner and a gift giver. This card suggests that you or your partner are emotionally open with your feelings. You are overcoming any tendencies towards possessiveness or jealousy, allowing your relationship to flourish.
Reversed Four of Pentacles Tarot Meaning: Career
The reversed Four of Pentacles in a career reading suggests that you are generous with your colleagues and willing to share resources, ideas, and opportunities. You may also find yourself taking more risks when it comes to work decisions, being more willing to step out of your comfort zone and try new approaches or projects.
Reversed Four of Wands Meaning : Finances
This card suggests that you are generous with money and not so controlling with finances. Additionally, it could also mean financial instability and overspending, where financial resources are not being managed wisely and you did not plan for the future.
Frequently asked questions
The 4 of Pentacles often appears when there’s a strong desire to protect what you have — whether that’s money, possessions, status, or even emotions. It reflects a mindset of caution and control, sometimes born from fear of loss or scarcity. While this card can highlight healthy boundaries and financial responsibility, it also asks you to consider if clinging too tightly is keeping you from growth, generosity, or new opportunities.
The 4 of Pentacles often appears when there’s a strong desire to protect what you have — whether that’s money, possessions, status, or even emotions. It reflects a mindset of caution and control, sometimes born from fear of loss or scarcity. While this card can highlight healthy boundaries and financial responsibility, it also asks you to consider if clinging too tightly is keeping you from growth, generosity, or new opportunities.
In a financial context, this card often signals a need to create stability and manage resources wisely. It can mean saving diligently or building a safety net, but it may also warn against becoming overly controlling or resistant to change. In career readings, it can suggest holding on to a job, position, or idea too tightly — and encourage you to assess whether security is coming at the expense of expansion.
In a financial context, this card often signals a need to create stability and manage resources wisely. It can mean saving diligently or building a safety net, but it may also warn against becoming overly controlling or resistant to change. In career readings, it can suggest holding on to a job, position, or idea too tightly — and encourage you to assess whether security is coming at the expense of expansion.
Both cards involve issues of security, but their core messages are very different. The 4 of Pentacles is about holding on — managing or clinging to what you already have. The 5 of Pentacles, however, represents loss or lack — the experience of scarcity itself. One is rooted in fear of losing control, while the other deals with the reality of having less. Understanding which one is showing up helps you know whether to loosen your grip or prepare to rebuild.
Both cards involve issues of security, but their core messages are very different. The 4 of Pentacles is about holding on — managing or clinging to what you already have. The 5 of Pentacles, however, represents loss or lack — the experience of scarcity itself. One is rooted in fear of losing control, while the other deals with the reality of having less. Understanding which one is showing up helps you know whether to loosen your grip or prepare to rebuild.