Nine of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

A woman stands in her vineyard with a falcon on her glove. The Nine of Pentacles is independence and the comfort earned by your own effort.

• Suit:Pentacles — Earth
• Keywords:independence, abundance, luxury, self-reliance
• Reversed:dependency, overwork, insecurity
• Yes or no:Yes

What the card shows

A woman in a fine robe stands in a vineyard rich with grapes and pentacles. A hooded falcon rests on her glove.

She enjoys what she built.

Upright meaning

Upright, the Nine of Pentacles shows financial independence, comfort and self-worth.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, financial dependence or neglecting enjoyment.

In love and relationships

In love, independence and self-love; a partner who respects it.

In work and money

At work and with money, success and stability earned by effort.

As advice

Enjoy what you have earned.

In Marseille and Thoth

In the Tarot de Marseille the Nine of Coins shows coins arranged around a central coin. In the Thoth deck the card is Gain.

Questions to reflect on

• What have I achieved by myself?
• How can I enjoy it more?
• What does independence mean to me?

Frequently asked questions