Four of Pentacles

The Four of Pentacles is a card often associated with security, control, and material stability.

Upright Meaning

• Security and Stability: A focus on maintaining financial security and ensuring material stability.

• Possessiveness: A tendency to hold on tightly to possessions, money, or resources, potentially leading to greed or stinginess.

• Control and Conservatism: Exercising control over one’s finances and being cautious about spending or investing.

• Fear of Loss: Concerns about losing what has been accumulated, leading to protective and conservative behavior.

Reversed Meaning

• Letting Go: A need to release control or possessiveness, leading to a more open and generous attitude.

• Financial Insecurity: Issues with financial instability or challenges in maintaining control over resources.

• Change in Values: A shift in priorities from materialism to more spiritual or emotional fulfillment.

• Generosity: Becoming more willing to share wealth and resources with others.

Symbolism

The traditional depiction of the Four of Pentacles typically includes a figure holding onto a pentacle, often shown seated, with two pentacles under their feet and another balanced on their head. The figure’s posture suggests a firm grip, symbolizing control and possessiveness. The background often features a cityscape, indicating concerns related to societal status and material success.