The Queen of Pentacles Tarot Card’s True Meaning: Love, Health and Money

A great sign in the future position, especially concerning your finances or career, the Queen of Pentacles is practical and successful, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.

The Queen is an effective household manager and a reliable partner who can guide you to the success you’ve been dreaming of — just so long as you dare to hear and act on the advice she gives you.

• Element: Earth
• Planet: Venus
• Astrological signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
• Key dates: December 20 to January 21

Visual Elements and Symbolism

The Queen of Pentacles sits on her lavish throne under a leafy canopy amidst greenery bursting with flowers.

Dressed in red, white, and green, atop her grey stone throne adorned with stone carvings of various animals, the Queen’s features merge with her natural surroundings as an expression of abundance and fertility.

The branches over her head wind together to form an arch. In her hand she holds a coin engraved with pentacles, symbolizing the material aspects of life: career, possessions, and money. At the bottom-right of the card a rabbit — a traditional symbol of luck and fertility — jumps into the frame, signifying boundless energy.

The Queen calmly sits amongst the fruits of her labor, content with her rewards. She is fully present, mindful of how her efforts have combined with providence to deliver her the satisfaction of the moment she’s currently enjoying.

This card represents the achievement that comes from sustained action toward a specific goal.

The Queen of Pentacles Card as a Person

The Queen of Pentacles is an open, loving, sensual woman who is a good wife and mother. She is honest and reliable. Successful in material terms, she loves to share what she has with those around her.

She also loves nature and animals. The Queen of Pentacles’ garden sprouts and blooms, a rich, natural pocket of prosperity she’s cultivated through her consistent, patient, hardworking efforts.

The Queen of Pentacles calls for you to reexamine your life, taking stock of all you’ve achieved and your many successes, no matter how insignificant they may seem to you now. When taken in perspective, with no more expectation than to remain in the moment, you’ll be able to grasp their importance.

Although you may not have achieved all of your goals, especially the more lofty ones, you’re exactly where you need to be at this very moment.

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The Queen of Pentacles Upright: Positive Meanings

The upright Queen of Pentacles represents material success and prosperity, as well as creature comforts and practicality. She knows how to run her household but can also apply her natural talents to the business world with great success.

Aim high and keep yourself accountable. You will only reach your goals by continually moving forward.

Love and Relationships

If you’re already in a committed relationship, the Queen of Pentacles is saying you’re approaching an important milestone, a period of stability and trust that you’ve worked very hard to see realized. Now is a great time to indulge in a luxurious getaway with your partner.

The Queen of Pentacles is a wonderful mother and will use her organizational skills and business know-how to construct a strong, stable home.

If you’re single, however, finding the Queen of Pentacles in a love reading suggests that you’ve realized a high level of desirability and deserve a partner who can match you. You’re considered to be “a catch” now.

Career

This card is an excellent sign for your career. The Queen of Pentacles is practical, well-organized, and prepared. She could be a business partner who will bring you great wealth and success — if you’re fully prepared to follow her advice.

Money

The Queen of Pentacles is a very good card to find in a money reading as she’s symbolic of upcoming financial prosperity. The investment of your time and effort is about to pay out big through a business venture you’ve become involved with.

Health

With respect to health, finding the Queen of Pentacles in a spread usually means you’re in good physical shape, the result of your active attention to diet and exercise. If you’ve been suffering health woes lately, step back, take a good look at your habits and consider the effect they might be having on your body.

If you’ve been having health issues for some time now, don’t worry as you’re just on the verge of regaining your vitality. Stay strong and remain positive, for you have hope for the future.

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The Queen of Pentacles Reversed: Negative Meanings

The reversed Queen of Pentacles represents selfishness, failure, and carelessness. If you can’t ground yourself to the reality of your situation then beware, as you stand to lose everything you’ve worked so hard for.

As a person the reversed Queen of Pentacles can be a female (or feminine person) who is smothering and possessive, or someone who has squandered their wealth through idleness and inattention.

The reversed Queen of Pentacles is chronically anxious, unable to bring herself back to the peace of accepting the moment.

Love and Relationships

In a love reading this card reversed relates to feelings of insecurity, jealousy, and possessiveness. This can manifest as either you or your partner acting out based on irrational fears instead of facts.

When the Queen of Pentacles is representing a romantic partner, this person can be financially irresponsible or manipulative, not contributing an equal share to the household.

Career

When the Queen of Pentacles is reversed, it’s usually a poor sign for your career. She foretells of chaos and difficulties in your projects. You need to take affirmative actions to right the ship.

If representing a coworker, this card in the reversed position can signify a hidden rival whose ambition and ruthlessness may pose a threat to your position. Watch what you say around this person as they are not to be trusted.

If representing a business partner, this person doesn’t deliver on their promises and is wildly unreliable. Try not to get involved with this person if you can help it.

Money

This is not a good card to find in a money reading as the Queen of Pentacles reversed signifies financial difficulties ahead.

No matter how great your past successes, you didn’t plan far enough ahead to be able to preserve the bulk of your windfall. It’s still not too late for you to change your ways, however.

Health

The reversed Queen of Pentacles indicates that your health issues may manifest in unexpected ways. Being overwhelmed in other aspects of your life may be taking a toll on healthy habits, such as eating well or exercising. Return to the moment, and then recall all the hardships you’ve endured to get to where you are now.

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Your Past, Present, and Future

In the past position the Queen of Pentacles speaks to an appreciation of your efforts and achievements. It may refer to a recently ended relationship of which you’re only now beginning to understand the significance. It could also represent a female family member who mentored and nurtured you.

In the present position the Queen of Pentacles indicates you’re currently either being cared for or are busy caring for someone else. Deciphering which one of those roles you’re playing may not be as simple as you think.

This card serves as an excellent omen in the future position. The Queen of Pentacles is a signal to carry out your plans, however ambitious or simple, until you reach your goals. You’re about to realize some great achievements. If you’re in business, this card is one of the best cards you can get. Your efforts will not be in vain. You only need the courage to follow through on what you’ve started.

Important Card Combinations

When combined with other cards, the Queen of Pentacles nurtures and increases the effect of the other cards with which it is paired. Her perfect match is the King of Pentacles.

The Queen of Pentacles mixes well with the suit of Wands, especially in terms of nurturing creativity. It also goes well with the suit of Cups, which speaks to the nurturing of a true, unconditional love.

When there are other cards from the suit of Pentacles present, the focus of the reading is definitely on financial matters.

Queen of Pentacles and High Priestess

When in combination with the High Priestess, the Queen of Pentacles refers to a rival lover, the other woman. She is everything you are not. She is a ruthless social climber, using people for whatever she can get from them.

Queen of Pentacles and Six of Cups

The Six of Cups card is deeply connected with your past. This is a time to recognize your achievements as a parent and express gratitude for your family. Spend quality time with your children.

Queen of Pentacles and Nine of Pentacles

This is a great combination assuring success is on its way. The Nine of Pentacles is refined, accomplished, and ready to enjoy the fruits of her labour. You will soon achieve financial independence and your home will be a reflection of your financial security.

Queen of Pentacles and King of Pentacles

This combination represents a husband and wife perfectly suited to one another, especially as business partners. The King of Pentacles is loyal and perseverant. Together, they find a positive work/life balance and enjoy their many shared interests and goals.

Queen of Pentacles: Yes or No Questions

Organization, practicality, and hard work always pay off for the Queen of Pentacles. She speaks to bringing you back to the moment, challenging you to accept yourself for better or worse, recognizing all of your achievements, and continuing to move forward for the good times still to come.

The answer is absolutely “yes”.