Four of Pentacles in Tarot

The Four of Pentacles is the card of security and control. Saving is good — holding on too tight is not.

What Four of Pentacles means

The Four of Pentacles speaks of saving, protection and stability. But also of fear of loss, greed and rigidity.

In a spread, it asks whether you are protecting what you have or closing yourself off to what could come.

It asks for balance between security and generosity.

The card image

A seated man clutches a coin to his chest, with another on his head and two under his feet, in front of a city. The coins he clings to are control; the city behind him is the world he doesn’t see.

Four of Pentacles in love

In love, possessiveness, jealousy or fear of opening up. It can also point to a stable but closed-off relationship.

What do they feel for me? Four of Pentacles in feelings

For “How do they feel about me?”, the Four of Pentacles shows someone who has feelings but is afraid of losing control. They keep their feelings to themselves.

Four of Pentacles at work

At work, stability, but resistance to change. Security can turn into stagnation.

Four of Pentacles and money

In finances, saving and control. That’s good, as long as it doesn’t stop you from investing when it’s worth it.

Four of Pentacles reversed

Reversed, it speaks of overspending, loss of control or, on the contrary, finally letting go of what was holding you back.

Combinations with other cards

Four of Pentacles with The Emperor: rigid control.

Four of Pentacles with the Six of Pentacles: learning to share.

Four of Pentacles with The Devil: material attachment or possessive jealousy.

Four of Pentacles in a yes-or-no reading

In Yes or No Tarot, Four of Pentacles answers maybe. The outcome depends on what you do next.

Mestre Cruz's advice

Protect what you have, but open your hand. What is held too tightly ends up unable to grow.

Frequently asked questions