Ten of Pentacles in the Rider Waite Tarot
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
Ten of Pentacles Rider Waite Smith : meaning and interpretation
Minor
Earth
In its general meaning, the Ten of Pentacles is the card of material fulfilment, family security, inheritance and collective prosperity. It represents the peak of a cycle of construction, where everything you have built — relationships, resources, projects — is set to last. It speaks of transmission, continuity, and success that is not experienced alone, but with and for others. It is a card of grounding, well-placed generosity, and maturity. It encourages you to look back on the path you have travelled with gratitude, to prepare for the future with wisdom, and to celebrate the wealth — material or symbolic — that you have created or preserved. The Ten of Pentacles tells you: ‘You are at the crossroads of generations. What you build today will bear fruit long after you are gone.’
RWS Tarot : Arcana Ten of Pentacles readings
Love / Sentimental reading
with the card Ten of Pentacles
In matters of love, the Ten of Pentacles is a card of stability, loyalty and long-term commitment. It represents a lasting love based on solid values such as trust, security, respect for traditions or plans to build a future together. It can indicate a united couple surrounded by an extended family, or a romantic partnership with plans for the future, such as buying a home, getting married or having children. If you are single, this card may herald a serious encounter with someone looking for a structured and lasting relationship. It also evokes intergenerational bonds, transmission and deep roots. The Ten of Pentacles invites you to see love not only as a passion, but as an emotional and material legacy that is built together over time.
Professional / Work reading
with the card Ten of Pentacles
Professionally, the Ten of Pentacles is a card of lasting success, recognition and collective prosperity. It evokes a situation of well-established stability, a secure job, a thriving family business or a career that brings you both satisfaction and security. It is also the card of transmission, intergenerational work, or the realisation of a long-term professional project. It can represent the culmination of a long journey, or a solid structure within which you can evolve with confidence. The Ten of Pentacles also values collective intelligence, professional heritage, and building something that will outlive you — a brand, a body of work, a reputation. It invites you to think in terms of sustainability, global vision, and shared success.
Financial / Material / Money reading
with the card Ten of Pentacles
In the financial realm, the Ten of Pentacles is one of the most positive cards: it evokes acquired or inherited wealth, material security, and long-term stability. You are in a phase where your finances are solid, or about to be, thanks to consistent effort or family inheritance. It can also indicate an inheritance, a fruitful investment, or a well-thought-out wealth strategy. This card encourages you to think beyond the short term, to build lasting, transferable capital, and to share your resources wisely. The Ten of Pentacles reminds you that wealth is not just individual: it is also measured by what you leave to future generations and how you use your abundance to serve the community or your lineage.
Family reading
with the card Ten of Pentacles
In the family sphere, the Ten of Pentacles represents a united family, an intergenerational household, and the transmission of values, knowledge, or property. It is a card of family cohesion, respect for traditions, but also of abundance shared between generations. It can indicate a stable, secure environment rich in memories and roots, or a family project coming to fruition (moving house, joint purchase, support between loved ones). This card values the concept of inheritance—material, emotional, and cultural—and emphasises the importance of preserving what has been built by previous generations while preparing for the future of the youngest members of the family. The Ten of Pentacles encourages you to cultivate your lineage, honour your roots, and build a home where everyone has their place in a harmonious continuity.
Spiritual reading
with the card Ten of Pentacles
Spiritually, the Ten of Pentacles speaks of grounding, ancestral wisdom, and the spiritual path embodied in matter. It represents the completion of a cycle, not in abstraction, but in the reconciliation of the spiritual with the concrete. You may be in a phase where you understand that the sacred is everywhere: in family rituals, in the earth, in money well spent, in the memory of ancestors. This card evokes a deep-rooted spirituality, passed down from generation to generation, or an awakening that drives you to create beauty and goodness for those who follow you. It invites you to be a bridge between the past and the future, to honour your origins while raising your vision, and to embody your values in concrete actions that will have a lasting impact on your lineage or community.
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
5-Card spread
Ten of Pentacles and its positions in a 5-card draw.
Want to better understand how to interpret the card Ten of Pentacles according to its position in a cross drawing? What does it symbolise as a situation, obstacle, resource, piece of advice or way out? Explore its many facets and find a detailed reading of the card Ten of Pentacles in every position of the 5-card cross spread Rider Waite.
