Ace of Pentacles

The Tarot Suit of Pentacles

The Tarot Suit of Pentacles is associated with the suit of Diamonds in standard playing cards. The Suit of "Pentacles" is also known by other names, such as "Coins", "Discs" or "Disks".

There are meanings associated with each of the suits in a Tarot Deck (as well as the specific interpretations of each individual card - and the more precise meanings pertaining to its location within spreads.

The suit of Pentacles is associated with the element of earth and material concerns.
It is also associated with the season of winter, and with the direction "North".
Concerning personal attributes, the Pentacles refer to physical talents and mastery.
The pentagram (five-pointed star) is used to illustrate the pentacles in many of the most popular tarot decks. This is a Pythagorean symbol of health and knowledge - this symbol can have negative connotations if inverted.

As with all "Aces", the Ace of Pentacles represents, a fresh start, new beginning, fresh opportunity, and positive creative force.
Aces in general herald new beginnings and opportunities.

The Ace of Pentacles brings the theme of gaining power as a result of material pursuits or projects. Remember that the Aces generally represent beginnings - but beginnings with good prospects, unfettered by whatever problems or complications may occur if matters are not handled well.

This card may also bring more general messages. This may include the need to focus on the actions needed to resolve our situation. More specifically, it may draw our attention to the need to focus on the material / physical aspects of our situation - as opposed to the mental, intellectual, or emotional aspects of it.

Keywords summarising the possible meanings of this card include:

• Attainment
• Bright prospects - materially and spiritually
• Contentment
• Success in Business, Commerce, and Finance
• Wealth, Material Security
• Wonder of Nature.