Four of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Four of Pentacles tarot card from the Rider–Waite–Smith deck: a crowned man sitting and clutching a pentacle to his chest, one on his crown and two under his feet, a city behind.

A man clutches a pentacle, with others under his feet and on his crown. The Four of Pentacles is security and saving — and the risk of holding too tightly.

Suit:Pentacles — Earth
Keywords:security, saving, control, possessiveness
Reversed:generosity, letting go, or reckless spending
Yes or no:Maybe

What the card shows

A man sits holding one pentacle to his chest, another balanced on his crown and two under his feet. A city lies behind him.

He is safe, but he cannot move.

Upright meaning

Upright, the Four of Pentacles shows saving, stability and control — sometimes too much control.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, letting go and generosity, or overspending.

In love and relationships

In love, possessiveness or fear of losing someone.

In work and money

At work, protecting your position. With money, careful saving.

As advice

Keep what keeps you safe, and release what keeps you stuck.

In Marseille and Thoth

In the Tarot de Marseille the Four of Coins shows four coins around a central emblem. In the Thoth deck the card is Power.

Questions to reflect on

What am I afraid to lose?
Where is security becoming control?
What could I share?

Frequently asked questions

Is the Four of Pentacles about money?

Yes, often about saving and financial security.

What does it mean in love?

Possessiveness or emotional guardedness.