Three of Pentacles

Three of Pentacles description

In the Three of Pentacles, you got the job! You’re the craftsman, hard at work, carving details into this giant cathedral. A monk and a supervisor come along with blue prints to help keep you on track. The fact that this scene is set in a cathedral indicates that you are applying the creative mind to the physical world. You stand on a bench to reach new heights in your work, and the blackness in the background tells us that the details are not all clear. You may be working some things out as you go. Your dedication to the job/project will lead to more accomplished levels of creation.

Upright meaning

Hard work and dedication will improve your skills and lead to success. This card can come as an opportunity to make more money because you’ve proven your capabilities and built your reputation. This is a good time to sharpen your professional abilities, start a construction project, or expand your team.

Reversed meaning

When the Three of Pentacles is reversed, you may be undervalued and underappreciated in your work. You may need to build systems and processes that will serve you better in your day to day work. Hire a professional or a coach for help when you need it, collaboration can serve you well. You might prefer to go at it alone, finding it difficult to rely on others at this time. Plans could fall into disarray, leaving you to pick up the pieces. If you busy yourself with tedious, repetitive tasks, take a step back and make sure that your day to day actions will actually add up to your goal. You may need to adjust your approach. Work smart, not hard.

Three of Pentacles quote

“Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.” William Patten