Page of Pentacles
Minor Arcana · Pentacles (Earth)

Page of Pentacles

Studying the coin with care, you take a steady first step towards your goal.

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Minor Arcana · Pentacles (Earth)
Upright keywords
Diligence, Learning, Sincerity, A steady first step
Reversed keywords
Laziness, Unrealistic plans, Lack of study, Carelessness
Yes or no
Leans yes

Traditional correspondences　Element: Earth of Earth / Golden Dawn: Princess of the Echoing Hills / Thoth: Princess of Disks / As the “throne” of the Ace, rules the quarter of the heavens around the north pole containing Aries, Taurus and Gemini / Sephirah: Malkuth (the Kingdom)

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Upright meaning

Study and take a steady first step.

A young person stands in a green field, gazing at a pentacle held up in both hands. The Page of Pentacles is the eager student: learning, planning and taking practical first steps. Upright, it brings opportunities to learn and grow.

Reversed meaning

Laziness or unrealistic plans. Get practical.

Reversed, motivation lags. Procrastination or unrealistic plans may be the issue. Make a practical plan.

For ways of reading reversed cards, see how to read reversals.

Love

Upright

A sincere, steady start.

Reversed

Lack of effort.

Work

Upright

A new course, apprenticeship or job.

Reversed

Procrastination.

Money

Upright

Learning about money.

Reversed

Carelessness.

Relationships

Upright

Reliable friendships.

Reversed

Unreliability.

Health

Upright

New healthy habits.

Reversed

Neglect.

Tarot does not diagnose physical conditions. If you have symptoms that worry you, please see a doctor.

Mind and spirit

Upright

Grounded learning.

Reversed

Lack of direction.

As a person

Upright

A diligent student or young person.

Reversed

Someone lazy or unrealistic.

Timing

Within weeks, a chance to learn or start something practical.

Advice

Upright

Study and take a practical step.

Reversed

Make a realistic plan.

Questions to ask yourself

  • What do I want to learn?
  • What first step can I take?
  • Is my plan realistic?

A common misreading

The Page of Pentacles isn’t dull. It is the joy of learning and building.

The story of this card

The Page is the student of earth, learning how to make things real.

The Waite deck’s picture and symbols

In the Waite deck a young man stands in a meadow with trees and ploughed fields, holding a pentacle up and studying it.

History and differences between traditions

In the Golden Dawn system the Page is the Princess, the earthy part of earth.

Words for today

Upright

I learn step by step.

Reversed

I make practical plans.

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