The Ace of Pentacles: In the middle of a clear blue sky, a large hand surrounded by rays of light emerges from a puffy cloud. Cradled in the palm of the hand is a large coin, or disk, bearing a five-pointed star. There is a straight path through what appears to be a garden of white lilies leading to a tall hedge of roses in which an arched opening is cut. In the distance, though the arch, we see a mountain peak.
Ace of Pentacles

Honor your desire for a new life. Say yes to the small inklings of interest and curiosity that present themselves each day

Lynn A. Robinson

Overview and Common Meanings of The Ace of Pentacles

The Tarot card the Ace of Pentacles represents abundance, prosperity, and new opportunities. It suggests that new financial ventures, career opportunities, and material gain are on the horizon. This card is often seen as a symbol of success and a promise of good things to come.  The coin represents the seed of what we are planting and is shown in the hand as a metaphor of manifestation.  Everything is created twice:  first in mind and then in time. 

Alternative names in some varying decks are ace of crystals, coins, earth, hazards, or shields.

Common Meanings

The Ace of Pentacles is associated with the element of Earth, and so symbolizes stability, security, and grounding.  When the Ace of Pentacles shows up, it is often a sign that one is about to embark on a new and prosperous phase of life that will include financial stability and success.  This is a time when money could be coming to you easily, as an inheritance or windfall, or that you are lucky in winnings. 

In a financial or career related reading, the Ace of Pentacles is generally a positive sign, signaling new opportunities, promotions, greater wealth, and overall satisfaction in the material realm. 

In a reading in which love is the focus, the Ace of Pentacles will indicate a new prospect on the horizon,  perhaps someone whom you meet through work.  If you are already in a committed relationship, there is the possibility of a new business partnership with your love, or even just a commingling of finances such as purchasing property together. 

The Many Faces of The Ace of Pentacles

The shadow side – or reversal – of the Ace of Pentacles can show up as a warning of lack of foresight, of being too fixated on a particular materialistic outcome that you are missing the rest of the picture and as a sign of greed or that your focus is in the wrong place. Ace of Pentacles in Shadow can indicate that more planning is needed for a venture that has sparked you. 

Description of the card

In the middle of a clear blue sky, a large hand surrounded by rays of light emerges from a puffy cloud.  Cradled in the palm of the hand is a large coin, or disk, bearing a five-pointed star.  There is a straight path through what appears to be a garden of white lilies leading to a tall hedge of roses in which an arched opening is cut.  In the distance, though the arch, we see a mountain peak. 

Themes of The Ace of pentacles

  • Ambitions
  • Beginnings
  • Business
  • Financial gift/inheritance/windfall
  • Foundation
  • Manifestation
  • Money
  • New Venture
  • Planting a seed
  • Property
  • Prosperity
  • Stability
  • Success

Aces

Aces, as number 1’s, in every suit always offer an invitation to risk, to begin, to say yes. They are the beginning of a new cycle.  In the suit of Pentacles, you are saying yes to new beginnings, particularly around money, material success, physical health and manifestation of your goal.  The earthy energy of pentacles is all about successful combining of ideas with the careful insight of planning and work.  Aces bring the natural vitality of their suits.  They are aligned with the divine and represent beginnings instincts, and new opportunities.

Elements of the Card and Associated Symbolism

  • Right Hand – hand of giving.
  • Coin or disk with pentagram – the seeds of success
  • White lilies – symbols of purity
  • Rose hedge – protection and abundance
  • Clear view of distant mountains – clear path to reach the pinnacle with ease.
  • Cloud – hand emerging symbolic of the clouds parting and the path to success being illuminated.

Herbs for The Ace of Pentacles

  • Alfalfa – Luck, prosperity, and overall good fortune
  • Devil’s Shoestring – protection, fortune, and occupation, attract wealth
  • Ginger – prosperity and good fortune
  • Morning Glory – money, love, success, and happiness.
  • Patchouli – Calming, attracts good luck and prosperity.

Questions that the Ace of Pentacles asks us

  • What new opportunities are showing up in your life and are you noticing and taking advantage of them?
  • Have you thoroughly vetted this new goal upon which you are embarking, and if not, what do you need to close that gap and bring this into reality?

That is the Ace of Pentacles:  new and exciting opportunities for abundance.  Wishing you a week in which you see and take advantage of those opportunities with ease.  Thank you for reading and, as always, please reach out with questions, comments, or to schedule a reading.  Join me next week for the 2 of Pentacles!