Three of Pentacles in the Rider Waite Tarot
Table of contents
Table of contents
See another card
- 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
Three of Pentacles Rider Waite Smith : meaning and interpretation
Minor
Earth
In its general meaning, the Three of Pentacles is a card of collaborative construction, recognised skill, and projects that take shape in the real world. It symbolises slow but sure progress, a job well done, and the idea that success comes from the combination of talents, collective effort, and mutual respect. It also speaks to the value of your skills, the recognition of your expertise, and the possibility of growth through cooperation. This is a very positive card for anything related to material achievement, craftsmanship, architecture, learning, and structured creation. The Three of Pentacles encourages you to build, cooperate, and believe in the strength of the collective, while asserting your own value within the project.
RWS Tarot : Arcana Three of Pentacles readings
Love / Sentimental reading
with the card Three of Pentacles
In matters of the heart, the Three of Pentacles symbolises a partnership between two (or more) people, a desire to move forward together with seriousness and method. It is a very positive card for couples: it shows that the partners are ready to collaborate, to build a stable relationship, and to pool their talents, strengths and ideas to develop their bond. This card values constructive communication, mutual respect and the ability to work together over the long term. For single people, it may indicate that a budding relationship is built on solid foundations, or that an important encounter is possible in a collaborative setting (work, project, shared activity). The Three of Pentacles reminds us that love is not just about feelings: it is built step by step, with commitment, listening and mutual involvement.
Professional / Work reading
with the card Three of Pentacles
Professionally, the Three of Pentacles is one of the most encouraging cards. It symbolises teamwork, recognition of skills, and progress through collaboration. You are in a phase where your efforts are being noticed, your expertise is in demand, and you are progressing through contact with other skilled individuals. This card may herald a group project, an enriching training opportunity, a mentoring opportunity, or a promising collaboration. It also highlights the importance of communication, humility, and listening in order to successfully carry out a joint venture. The Three of Pentacles invites you to value your skills while remaining open to those of others, and to see every collaboration as an opportunity for mutual growth. It is the card of work well done, recognised and valued.
Financial / Material / Money reading
with the card Three of Pentacles
In the financial realm, the Three of Pentacles heralds solid and steady progress based on concrete efforts and good organisation. This card suggests that you are reaping the rewards of hard work, or that you are entering a phase where your finances may improve thanks to a collective project, a partnership or external support. It can also symbolise material assistance, financing or logistical support, especially if you have a project in progress (business, purchase, renovation, etc.). This card values long-term work, thoughtful investments and collaborative intelligence in managing assets. It encourages you to trust your expertise, surround yourself with competent people and lay solid foundations for long-term prosperity.
Family reading
with the card Three of Pentacles
In a family context, the Three of Pentacles represents the idea of shared contribution, mutual support and collective projects. This could involve reorganising the family, a home improvement project, intergenerational support or simply a harmonious dynamic where everyone pitches in. This card emphasises that dialogue and cooperation are at the heart of family relationships at this time. It also values the exchange of ideas, the sharing of tasks, and the recognition of each person’s talents. It is a card of concrete solidarity, where actions count as much, if not more, than words. It encourages you to involve every member of the family in important decisions, to cultivate mutual respect, and to move forward together in the same direction, putting everyone’s skills at the service of the group.
Spiritual reading
with the card Three of Pentacles
Spiritually, the Three of Pentacles invites you to ground your journey in reality, in the material world, and in your interactions with others. This may be a time when you are working on your spirituality in a structured way, perhaps through teaching, a practice group, or a project with a sacred dimension. This card reminds us that the spiritual path is not always a solitary one, and that it is enriching to engage with the perspectives, experiences, and methods of others. It also encourages you to integrate your spiritual values into your actions, to make your daily life a space for expressing your inner self. The Three of Pentacles also suggests that your work has a sacred dimension, that it can become a true temple of learning, transmission or service if you infuse it with awareness and presence.
See another card
- 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
Three of Pentacles and its positions in a 5-card draw.
Want to better understand how to interpret the card Three 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 Three of Pentacles in every position of the 5-card cross spread Rider Waite.
