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Four of Pentacles, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

Four of Pentacles in love

In a relationship, this suggests holding on tightly, from security or fear of loss.

  • security
  • saving
  • control

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

In a relationship, this suggests holding on tightly, from security or fear of loss. Control can protect, but also keeps closeness away. If single, you may guard your heart and your space. Loosen your grip a little.

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▼Reversed

Reversed, tight control loosens, and generosity returns. Alternatively, you swing to the other extreme. If single, you begin to open up to new people.

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Advice

Value what you have, but ask what you are gripping out of fear. Share a little.

Reversed: Loosen your grip, and be generous without being reckless. Notice where control has become a habit.

A question to reflect on

What am I holding onto out of fear?

Reversed: What would I do if I felt safe?

Four of Pentacles: common questions

What does Four of Pentacles mean in love?

In a relationship, this suggests holding on tightly, from security or fear of loss. Control can protect, but also keeps closeness away. If single, you may guard your heart and your space. Loosen your grip a little.

What does Four of Pentacles reversed mean in love?

Reversed, tight control loosens, and generosity returns. Alternatively, you swing to the other extreme. If single, you begin to open up to new people.

What advice does Four of Pentacles give?

Value what you have, but ask what you are gripping out of fear. Share a little.

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