Three of Pentacles tarot card meaning

What the card shows

In a cathedral, a stonemason stands on a bench, working on a carved arch with three coins set into its stone. Two figures stand below, one a monk and one holding a sheet of plans, discussing the work with him. Each brings something the others do not have.

Three of Pentacles upright

The Three of Pentacles is the card of good work done together. It describes skill, collaboration and the respect that comes from each person contributing their expertise. Upright, it favours asking for input, sharing plans and taking pride in the quality of what you make. It suits the early, building stage of a project.

Keywords: teamwork, skill, collaboration, craft

Three of Pentacles reversed

Reversed, the team is not working. It can describe poor communication, someone not pulling their weight, or quality sacrificed for speed. It can also describe working alone when help would make the result better. The card asks what each person needs to know to do their best work.

Keywords: poor teamwork, cutting corners, misunderstanding

In love

Building a relationship together, working as a team on shared plans. The card favours honest collaboration. Reversed, it can describe different expectations about who does what.

At work

Teamwork, apprenticeship, a project that uses many skills. The card favours recognising good craft. Reversed, it points at miscommunication, and suggests a meeting to clear it up.

When you are deciding

Ask the people who will be involved, and listen to the experts among them. The Three of Pentacles favours decisions made with good advice and a shared plan.