Ten of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Three generations gather beneath an arch, dogs at an old man’s feet. The Ten of Pentacles is legacy, family and lasting security.

• Suit:Pentacles — Earth
• Keywords:legacy, family, wealth, stability
• Reversed:family disputes, financial loss
• Yes or no:Yes

What the card shows

An old man sits with two white dogs; a couple and a child stand nearby beneath an archway. Ten pentacles form the shape of the Tree of Life.

Wealth that lasts across generations.

Upright meaning

Upright, the Ten of Pentacles shows long-term financial security, family and inheritance.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, family conflict over money or instability.

In love and relationships

In love, long-term commitment, family and shared values.

In work and money

At work, family business or long-term success. With money, wealth and property.

As advice

Build for the long term, and for the people you love.

In Marseille and Thoth

In the Tarot de Marseille the Ten of Coins shows coins in two columns. In the Thoth deck the card is Wealth.

Questions to reflect on

• What legacy do I want to leave?
• What does security mean to my family?
• What am I building long-term?

Frequently asked questions