Three of Pentacles
Minor Arcana · Pentacles
Keywords
teamworkcraftsmanshipcollaborationskill
Reversed Keywords
lack of teamworkmediocritymisalignment
Card Imagery
Three figures stand inside a cathedral — an architect holds plans while two others, a monk and a stonemason, discuss the work. Three pentacles are carved into an arch above them. The scene represents collaboration creating something greater than any individual could.
Upright Meaning
The Three of Pentacles celebrates skilled work, collaboration, and building something of lasting quality. It's a card of craftsmanship — bringing your expertise to a team effort and taking pride in the result.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed, the Three of Pentacles indicates poor teamwork, lack of skill, or a project where people aren't aligned. Quality may be suffering because of miscommunication or disengagement.