Four of Pentacles
Combinations · Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot

Four of Pentacles combinations

Each partner of the Four of Pentacles shows what his tight hold on the coins is protecting, and whether fear has taken over the holding. All 78 pairings are read here in both orientations, a second Four of Pentacles among them.

Card meaning: Four of Pentacles

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First card: Upright / Reversed
Second card: Upright / Reversed

Combinations are common patterns, not rules

The readings here describe how a pair most often reads. Check each one against two things before you apply it. The first is the question: the same pair says one thing about a relationship and another about a job offer, and the question decides which side of the pair matters. The second is the background, meaning what the querent already knows about the situation, the position each card holds in the spread, and the cards around the pair. When the question or the background points another way, go with them over the general reading. Each pair page lists the exceptions that come up most often.

Saving is what the Four of Pentacles brings to almost any pair, and the partner decides what the saving is for. Beside the Ten of Pentacles it builds toward a family home, beside the Ace of Wands it funds a new venture, and beside Death it carries the querent through an ending with reserves intact. Smith drew a crowned figure on a plain gray stone seat, one coin clamped to his chest by both arms and two more under his feet, his back to a city ringed with green trees. The partners that test him are the ones asking him to open his arms or turn toward that city: the Ace of Cups offers a feeling he may guard too closely, the Seven of Wands hardens his defence into a siege, and a reversed Two or Six of Swords makes safety the reason never to choose or leave.

Turned over, the Four is fear of losing what he holds, stinginess and a reluctance to share or cooperate, and in money questions it can also mean spending that slips out of control for lack of a budget. No upright partner lifts that face above mixed. With both cards reversed most pairs read hard, though a few partners whose reversal brings relief, such as the Devil, the Nine of Swords and the Five of Pentacles, stay mixed. For the quintessence, add four to a numbered partner: an Ace leads to the Hierophant, a Ten to Temperance, the Devil to the Sun.

Four of Pentacles beside other cards in a spread

Beside Major Arcana cards

Five trumps share his Earth. The Empress and the World keep abundance and achievement well, and the Hierophant adds proven money habits, while the Hermit closes life in too far and the Devil makes security the thing that holds him. The Tower is the one trump that reads hard beside the upright Four, a sudden event shaking what he has built. Under a reversed Four, the High Priestess, Justice, the Moon and the Devil turn hard, each exposing or feeding the fear behind the grip.

Beside Wands

Fire and Earth are neutral: a Wand brings motion, and the Four decides how much of the reserve backs it. The Ace and the Page start a venture from savings, the Two and Three plan expansion with money held back, the Six turns success into status. The Five, Seven and Ten stay mixed upright, each a position or a burden gripped too tightly. Reversed under him, the Seven and Ten read well as the fight or load is set down; a reversed Three leaves the plan on the shelf.

Beside Cups

Water feeds Earth, and a Cup gives the coins a reason to be kept: a committed bond and a secure home with the Two, friends gathered on a steady base with the Three, a contented household with the Ten. The Ace, Four, Five, Seven and Eight stay mixed upright, from a heart guarded against new feeling to a departure that waits until the finances are settled. Reversed under him, the Four, Five and Seven lift, while a reversed Two, Eight or King of Cups reads hard.

Beside Swords

Air runs against Earth, so a Sword brings thought, news or fear into the money question. The Ace, Four and Six read well upright: a clear plan, a pause that protects savings and nerves, a move made on solid ground. The other numbers stay mixed, most of them security turned into a hiding place, from a decision put off to sleepless worry over sound finances. Reverse the Three, Five, Eight, Nine or Ten under him and the fear lifts on firm ground; a reversed Two or Six reads hard.

Beside Pentacles

A coin beside the Four keeps the reading on income, property and what gets kept. The Ace brings a gain that is saved, the Three skill that pays, the Six fair giving from a secure base, the Seven an investment left to mature, the Ten a home and a legacy. Only the Five stays mixed upright, a reserve meeting a lean stretch, and reads well reversed, as recovery the querent keeps. With the Four reversed, the upright Five reads hard, as fear of loss meets the loss itself.

Beside court cards

A court shows how the querent handles the reserve, or how they experience someone tied to it. Fourteen of the sixteen read well beside the upright Four: the Page of Pentacles learns a skill while saving, the Queen of Swords keeps a cool budget, the King of Pentacles runs well-ordered wealth. The Knights of Wands and Cups stay mixed, speed or open feeling pulling against caution. Under a reversed Four every court drops to mixed, and with both cards reversed all sixteen read hard.

Beside a card of the same number

Four is shared with the Emperor and the other three Fours, and four and four make eight, so Strength is the quintessence of every one of those pairs, asking for a calm hand on what is held. The Emperor turns saving into a disciplined plan, the Four of Wands lets a home and a milestone last, and the Four of Swords a protective pause. The Four of Cups stays mixed, secure and flat. Death, whose thirteen reduces to four, carries the same warning: what refuses to change risks decay.

Beside reversed cards

With the Four upright, a reversed partner usually reads mixed, the reserve steady while the partner's trouble sits beside it. Where the reversal releases a weight, the pair reads well: the Devil's hold loosens, the Seven and Ten of Wands put down the fight or the load, interest returns with the Four of Cups, five Swords ease and the Five of Pentacles recovers. Seven pairs turn hard, among them the Three of Wands, the Eight of Cups and the Six of Swords, where security becomes the reason to stay put.

Four of Pentacles with every card

Each row gives the outlook in all four states, read from Four of Pentacles's side: Four of Pentacles first, then its partner.

Harmonious Mixed Challenging
The Fool A wish to start something new pulls against a strong instinct to keep what you have.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Fool upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, The Fool reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Fool upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, The Fool reversed: Challenging
The Magician Skill put to work from a secure base: you invest part of what you hold and keep the foundation intact.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Magician upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The Magician reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Magician upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Magician reversed: Challenging
The High Priestess Quiet discretion protects your resources: save, read the fine print, and keep plans private for now.
Four of Pentacles upright, The High Priestess upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The High Priestess reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The High Priestess upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, The High Priestess reversed: Challenging
The Empress Abundance arrives and is kept well: growth from the Empress, a solid foundation from the Four.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Empress upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The Empress reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Empress upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Empress reversed: Challenging
The Emperor A disciplined plan and steady saving build a secure base that lasts.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Emperor upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The Emperor reversed: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, The Emperor upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Emperor reversed: Challenging
The Hierophant Proven money habits and steady saving build security that lasts.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Hierophant upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The Hierophant reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Hierophant upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Hierophant reversed: Challenging
The Lovers Love with a secure footing: a choice made with the heart and protected by careful planning.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Lovers upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The Lovers reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Lovers upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Lovers reversed: Challenging
The Chariot Savings and a steady base fund a planned move, and the will to see it through is there.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Chariot upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The Chariot reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Chariot upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Chariot reversed: Challenging
Strength Self-discipline and thrift build a solid base, held firmly but without fear.
Four of Pentacles upright, Strength upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Strength reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Strength upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Strength reversed: Challenging
The Hermit Careful saving builds security, though two cards turned away from others can leave life too closed.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Hermit upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, The Hermit reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Hermit upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Hermit reversed: Challenging
Wheel of Fortune Good fortune arrives and careful management keeps it, turning a lucky turn into lasting security.
Four of Pentacles upright, Wheel of Fortune upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Wheel of Fortune reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Wheel of Fortune upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Wheel of Fortune reversed: Challenging
Justice Money held with a clear conscience: fair agreements protect savings and property.
Four of Pentacles upright, Justice upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Justice reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Justice upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Justice reversed: Challenging
The Hanged Man A deliberate pause to save, consolidate and hold off on new deals until the picture clears.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Hanged Man upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The Hanged Man reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Hanged Man upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Hanged Man reversed: Challenging
Death Change on a secure footing: savings and stability carry the querent through an ending.
Four of Pentacles upright, Death upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Death reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Death upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Death reversed: Challenging
Temperance Careful saving and moderate spending build a secure, well-balanced foundation.
Four of Pentacles upright, Temperance upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Temperance reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Temperance upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Temperance reversed: Challenging
The Devil Security becomes the thing that holds you: savings, status or a job kept out of fear of losing them.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Devil upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, The Devil reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, The Devil upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, The Devil reversed: Mixed
The Tower A sudden event shakes the stability the querent has worked hard to build and protect.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Tower upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles upright, The Tower reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Tower upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Tower reversed: Challenging
The Star Hope on a secure foundation: savings and stability make a long-held plan feel safe to pursue.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Star upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The Star reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Star upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Star reversed: Challenging
The Moon Holding steady is wise while the picture is unclear, as long as caution does not turn into fear.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Moon upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The Moon reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Moon upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, The Moon reversed: Challenging
The Sun Security well earned: a solid financial base and the confidence to enjoy it.
Four of Pentacles upright, The Sun upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The Sun reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Sun upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The Sun reversed: Challenging
Judgment Past effort becomes lasting security, and a new stage begins on firm financial ground.
Four of Pentacles upright, Judgment upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Judgment reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Judgment upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Judgment reversed: Challenging
The World Achievement turns into lasting security through careful saving and sound management.
Four of Pentacles upright, The World upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, The World reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The World upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, The World reversed: Challenging
Ace of Wands A new venture launched from solid savings: enthusiasm backed by caution and sound management.
Four of Pentacles upright, Ace of Wands upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Ace of Wands reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ace of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ace of Wands reversed: Challenging
Two of Wands Ambitious plans with a secure base: expansion planned carefully, savings kept in reserve.
Four of Pentacles upright, Two of Wands upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Two of Wands reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Two of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Two of Wands reversed: Challenging
Three of Wands Savings and a secure base fund a measured expansion, with risk kept within limits.
Four of Pentacles upright, Three of Wands upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Three of Wands reversed: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Three of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Three of Wands reversed: Challenging
Four of Wands Savings and a settled home support each other, and a milestone is built to last.
Four of Pentacles upright, Four of Wands upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Four of Wands reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Four of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Four of Wands reversed: Challenging
Five of Wands The querent defends a solid position against competition; holding firm works if the grip stays flexible.
Four of Pentacles upright, Five of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Five of Wands reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Five of Wands upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Five of Wands reversed: Mixed
Six of Wands A success is consolidated into savings, status and a solid base for the long term.
Four of Pentacles upright, Six of Wands upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Six of Wands reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Six of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Six of Wands reversed: Challenging
Seven of Wands You guard what you own with both hands, and the defence risks hardening into a siege.
Four of Pentacles upright, Seven of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Seven of Wands reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Seven of Wands upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Seven of Wands reversed: Mixed
Eight of Wands Quick gains held securely: fast income or progress turned into a stronger foundation.
Four of Pentacles upright, Eight of Wands upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Eight of Wands reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Eight of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Eight of Wands reversed: Challenging
Nine of Wands Security built over time is defended with discipline, as long as the grip does not close completely.
Four of Pentacles upright, Nine of Wands upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Nine of Wands reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Nine of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Nine of Wands reversed: Challenging
Ten of Wands Heavy work builds security, and the querent grips both the burden and the savings too tightly.
Four of Pentacles upright, Ten of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Ten of Wands reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Ten of Wands upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Ten of Wands reversed: Mixed
Page of Wands A careful foundation funds a new idea: savings and discipline give enthusiasm a safe place to start.
Four of Pentacles upright, Page of Wands upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Page of Wands reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Page of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Page of Wands reversed: Challenging
Knight of Wands Savings and ambition pull against each other, and a bold move works if a secure base funds it.
Four of Pentacles upright, Knight of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Knight of Wands reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Knight of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Knight of Wands reversed: Challenging
Queen of Wands Confident ambition backed by savings: independence built on a strong financial base.
Four of Pentacles upright, Queen of Wands upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Queen of Wands reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Queen of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Queen of Wands reversed: Challenging
King of Wands Ambition with a solid base: grow the enterprise while protecting what is already built.
Four of Pentacles upright, King of Wands upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, King of Wands reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, King of Wands upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, King of Wands reversed: Challenging
Ace of Cups A new feeling meets a guarded heart: love and money kept safe, but held so tightly the overflow may not land.
Four of Pentacles upright, Ace of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Ace of Cups reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ace of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ace of Cups reversed: Challenging
Two of Cups A committed bond on solid ground, with shared plans for saving and a secure home.
Four of Pentacles upright, Two of Cups upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Two of Cups reversed: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Two of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Two of Cups reversed: Mixed
Three of Cups Joy with a safety net: friends and family gather on a base of steady income and sensible saving.
Four of Pentacles upright, Three of Cups upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Three of Cups reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Three of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Three of Cups reversed: Challenging
Four of Cups Life is secure and well managed, and it has gone flat: comfort without much joy.
Four of Pentacles upright, Four of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Four of Cups reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Four of Cups upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Four of Cups reversed: Challenging
Five of Cups A loss has happened and the querent secures what remains before deciding anything else.
Four of Pentacles upright, Five of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Five of Cups reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Five of Cups upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Five of Cups reversed: Mixed
Six of Cups What the past gave you is kept safe: warm ties, a family base and money managed with care.
Four of Pentacles upright, Six of Cups upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Six of Cups reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Six of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Six of Cups reversed: Challenging
Seven of Cups Dreams of a different life sit beside a tight grip on savings, so nothing is risked and nothing chosen.
Four of Pentacles upright, Seven of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Seven of Cups reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Seven of Cups upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Seven of Cups reversed: Challenging
Eight of Cups You are ready to leave what has gone empty, and the Four wants the finances settled before you go.
Four of Pentacles upright, Eight of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Eight of Cups reversed: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Eight of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Eight of Cups reversed: Challenging
Nine of Cups A goal reached and sensibly protected: enjoy the comfort while the savings stay in order.
Four of Pentacles upright, Nine of Cups upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Nine of Cups reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Nine of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Nine of Cups reversed: Challenging
Ten of Cups A contented household stands on savings built with care: comfort at home and money under control.
Four of Pentacles upright, Ten of Cups upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Ten of Cups reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ten of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ten of Cups reversed: Challenging
Page of Cups A fresh feeling or idea lands on solid ground, and careful saving gives it room to grow.
Four of Pentacles upright, Page of Cups upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Page of Cups reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Page of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Page of Cups reversed: Challenging
Knight of Cups An open heart meets careful security: feelings with a stable base, as long as caution does not take over.
Four of Pentacles upright, Knight of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Knight of Cups reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Knight of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Knight of Cups reversed: Challenging
Queen of Cups A secure home and steady finances give feelings a safe place to rest and grow.
Four of Pentacles upright, Queen of Cups upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Queen of Cups reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Queen of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Queen of Cups reversed: Challenging
King of Cups Savings and a steady income sit with a calm, generous temperament that knows what security is for.
Four of Pentacles upright, King of Cups upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, King of Cups reversed: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, King of Cups upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, King of Cups reversed: Challenging
Ace of Swords Clear thinking and careful saving build a financial foundation that can carry a new plan.
Four of Pentacles upright, Ace of Swords upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Ace of Swords reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ace of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ace of Swords reversed: Challenging
Two of Swords A careful decision waits because the present arrangement feels safe, and safety becomes the reason to wait.
Four of Pentacles upright, Two of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Two of Swords reversed: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Two of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Two of Swords reversed: Challenging
Three of Swords After a loss the querent holds tight to what is left, and the security that steadies also walls the heart in.
Four of Pentacles upright, Three of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Three of Swords reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Three of Swords upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Three of Swords reversed: Mixed
Four of Swords A deliberate pause protects savings and nerves alike while the querent plans the next step.
Four of Pentacles upright, Four of Swords upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Four of Swords reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Four of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Four of Swords reversed: Challenging
Five of Swords You can hold on to what is yours, but the way you defend it costs goodwill.
Four of Pentacles upright, Five of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Five of Swords reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Five of Swords upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Five of Swords reversed: Mixed
Six of Swords A move away from trouble, made on solid savings and a clear head about what to keep.
Four of Pentacles upright, Six of Swords upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Six of Swords reversed: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Six of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Six of Swords reversed: Challenging
Seven of Swords Savings are protected and the plan for them is kept private, which is prudent until it is not.
Four of Pentacles upright, Seven of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Seven of Swords reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Seven of Swords upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Seven of Swords reversed: Mixed
Eight of Swords Real security sits beside a fear that it is not enough, and nothing moves while both hold.
Four of Pentacles upright, Eight of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Eight of Swords reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Eight of Swords upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Eight of Swords reversed: Mixed
Nine of Swords The finances are sound on paper, yet fear of losing them costs the querent sleep.
Four of Pentacles upright, Nine of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Nine of Swords reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Nine of Swords upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Nine of Swords reversed: Mixed
Ten of Swords A painful loss lands, and careful saving keeps the querent standing while the old phase closes.
Four of Pentacles upright, Ten of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Ten of Swords reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Ten of Swords upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Ten of Swords reversed: Challenging
Page of Swords Careful study protects what has been built, and fresh ideas show how secure resources can grow.
Four of Pentacles upright, Page of Swords upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Page of Swords reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Page of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Page of Swords reversed: Challenging
Knight of Swords A solid base and a clear head: decisive moves made from security, with savings kept intact.
Four of Pentacles upright, Knight of Swords upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Knight of Swords reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Knight of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Knight of Swords reversed: Challenging
Queen of Swords Clear judgment and steady saving: a sound budget, firm boundaries and money decisions made with a cool head.
Four of Pentacles upright, Queen of Swords upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Queen of Swords reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Queen of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Queen of Swords reversed: Challenging
King of Swords Money is run by the numbers, and savings grow steadily on a sound, rational plan.
Four of Pentacles upright, King of Swords upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, King of Swords reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, King of Swords upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, King of Swords reversed: Challenging
Ace of Pentacles A new gain arrives and is kept well: income or an asset saved and managed toward lasting security.
Four of Pentacles upright, Ace of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Ace of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ace of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ace of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Two of Pentacles Flexible management and steady saving work together, keeping money moving while the base stays secure.
Four of Pentacles upright, Two of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Two of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Two of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Two of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Three of Pentacles Skill pays and the earnings are kept: teamwork builds a steady income and a reserve to stand on.
Four of Pentacles upright, Three of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Three of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Three of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Three of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Four of Pentacles A doubled foundation: savings, thrift and control that keep the querent's position secure.
Four of Pentacles upright, Four of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Four of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Four of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Four of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Five of Pentacles A reserve meets a lean stretch: savings cushion the hardship, but help still has to be asked for.
Four of Pentacles upright, Five of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles upright, Five of Pentacles reversed: Harmonious Four of Pentacles reversed, Five of Pentacles upright: Challenging Four of Pentacles reversed, Five of Pentacles reversed: Mixed
Six of Pentacles A secure base makes fair giving possible: savings and generosity work together.
Four of Pentacles upright, Six of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Six of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Six of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Six of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Seven of Pentacles Savings stay safe while a long-term investment matures at its own pace.
Four of Pentacles upright, Seven of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Seven of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Seven of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Seven of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Eight of Pentacles Skilled, patient work becomes a steady income, and the querent saves enough of it to stand on.
Four of Pentacles upright, Eight of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Eight of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Eight of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Eight of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Nine of Pentacles Earned independence and careful saving: the querent enjoys comfort without spending what keeps it secure.
Four of Pentacles upright, Nine of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Nine of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Nine of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Nine of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Ten of Pentacles Careful saving builds family security: what the querent keeps now becomes a home and a legacy.
Four of Pentacles upright, Ten of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Ten of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ten of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Ten of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Page of Pentacles A careful beginning: the querent learns a practical skill and saves steadily while doing it.
Four of Pentacles upright, Page of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Page of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Page of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Page of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Knight of Pentacles Careful saving and patient, methodical work build a security that grows slowly and lasts.
Four of Pentacles upright, Knight of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Knight of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Knight of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Knight of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Queen of Pentacles Savings and sensible, generous care give home and family a secure, comfortable base.
Four of Pentacles upright, Queen of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, Queen of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Queen of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, Queen of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
King of Pentacles Disciplined saving and experienced management turn security into lasting, well-run wealth.
Four of Pentacles upright, King of Pentacles upright: Harmonious Four of Pentacles upright, King of Pentacles reversed: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, King of Pentacles upright: Mixed Four of Pentacles reversed, King of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

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