He is the student or apprentice of the tarot. He signifies the type of enthusiasm and wonder that young children bring to new projects. This card often shows up when a new skill is being learned and applied. You can see it regularly around university or college students but you also tend to see this card when you are about to learn something completely new or take a new direction in your career. There is an emphasis on striking out on your own at the first opportunity to increase your success.
- The Page of Pentacles card depicts a youth standing all by himself in a wide field surrounded by flowers.
- In the background, you will also notice several lush trees and a furrowed field.
- The young man seems to be walking in a slow manner and appears unaware of his surroundings, for his attention is completely captured by the coin he is holding, and all that it represents: ambition, security, wealth, nature, and sensuality.
- The Page of Pentacles symbolizes a person who is grounded, loyal and diligent.
Upright Meaning Guide
In a general context, the Page of Pentacles is the bearer of good news in earthly matters such as money, business, education, career, property or health. It represents making a solid start or laying the foundation for future success.
The message with this Minor Arcana card is to decide what you want and really go for it. Jump in and seize your opportunities while you can. It tells you that if you make the right decisions now and put the groundwork in you will achieve your long terms goals.
You may find yourself thinking about your long term future when it appears. If representing a person, the Page of Pentacles represents a young person, child or person who is young at heart, who is grounded, loyal, responsible, dependable and ambitious and who has common sense and excellent future prospects. They may be an Earth sign such as Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn.
Love & Relationships (Upright)
In a love Tarot reading, if you are in a relationship, the Page of Pentacles can indicate that there is great loyalty and faithfulness between you and your partner. However, it can indicate that some of the passion or spark may have gone out of the relationship. This is not an indication of a serious issue in the relationship, it simply tells you to inject some fun back into things! If you are single, the Page of Pentacles tells you that are plenty of opportunities for love you just have to grab them with both hands. If you are interested in a particular person, this Minor Arcana card tells you not to sit on the fence about. If you want them you need to jump in with both feet and take your chances. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Money & Career (Upright)
In a career Tarot reading, the Page of Pentacles is an excellent omen signifying good news. It indicates putting in the groundwork to achieve success, setting goals and deciding what you want and going for it. Whether you’re self-employed or working for someone else or looking for work when it appears, this card tells you that opportunities are available to you and you should grab them with both hands. It can also indicate that you may be seeking further education or if you are already enrolled in a course that you will excel at it if you put the effort in. In a financial context, the Page of Pentacles also signifies good financial news usually in the form of rewards for hard work. It also represent putting things in place to secure your financial future. If you have been looking at buying a property or waiting to see if an offer on a property will be accepted, things should go in your favour.
Health (Upright)
In a health Tarot reading, the Page of Pentacles can indicate feeling young and healthy no matter what your age. You may be starting out on a new health or fitness regime when it appears. This card tells you that if you put the effort in you will reach your goals. Remember, Pentacles are associated with the element of Earth so getting back to Nature should be helpful in achieving your goals, for instance, taking up hiking or mountain climbing or swapping processed foods for more natural foods. It can also be an indicator of good news in terms of health, a birth or a pregnancy.
Spirituality (Upright)
In a spiritual context, the Page of Pentacles can indicate that you are seeking to further your spiritual knowledge. You may be developing your powers of divination or studying the Tarot. Or you may find yourself experimenting with earth magic or nature religions such as Paganism or Wicca. Now is a great time to educate yourself in spiritual paths that will stand to you in the future.
Reversed Meaning Guide
Bad news in earthly matters, lack of goals, lacking common sense, irresponsible, lazy, foolish, immature, sullen, rebellious, no groundwork, no follow through, unworkable plan, underachiever, procrastination, not taking advantage of opportunities, poor prospects, failing/dropping out, learning difficulties, frustration, disloyalty, unfaithfulness, unhealthy lifestyle, obsession with Tarot/ divination, dark magic,
General meaning and interpretation (Reversed)
In a general context, the Page of Pentacles reversed can be the bearer of bad news in earthly matters. However, often it is an indicator that your present challenges are not due to some outside or unseen force, but rather a consequence of your own behaviour or inaction. It can indicate that lack of goals or lack of follow through may be holding you back and preventing you from reaching your potential. Laziness, foolishness, frustration and impatience are also represented by this card. The message with this Minor Arcana card reversed is to stop procrastinating and go after what you want. The world will not just deliver your destiny to you. You have to ride out to meet it. If you want to achieve your dreams you have to seize every opportunity that comes your way. If representing a person, the Page of Pentacles reversed represents a young person, child or person who is young at heart, who is lazy, immature, disloyal, irresponsible, sullen or rebellious, who has little common sense and poor prospects. They may be an Earth sign such as Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn.
Love & Relationships (Reversed)
In a love Tarot reading, if you are in a relationship, the Page of Pentacles reversed tells you to beware as there is potential for disloyalty or unfaithfulness in your relationship. It can be an indication of a lack of maturity or a moody or sullen temperament on either your part or your partner’s. If you deceive or mistreat your partner you will lose them and may live to regret it. There is also a sense of boredom or frustration indicated with this card so you may need to put some work in to making the relationship fun again. If you are single, the Page of Pentacles reversed tells you that you are not ready for a serious relationship at the moment and that’s OK as long as you are honest with potential partners. Have fun and enjoy yourself.
Money & Career (Reversed)
In a career Tarot reading, the Page of Pentacles reversed is not a great omen to get as it can signify bad news. It indicates that you are not putting in the groundwork to achieve success or that you are lacking goals or follow through. There are opportunities are available to you but you are not seizing them or making the most of them possibly due to procrastination, laziness or just a basic lack of common sense. If you are in full or part time education this card can signify underachieving, failing, dropping out or experiencing learning difficulties. In a financial context, the Page of Pentacles reversed can also signify bad financial news or a lack of financial stability. It can indicate that a lack of money is causing you anxiety. However, it can also be an indication that you are not being responsible with your money. Even if you are on a low wage, try to live within your means and put something aside (even a small amount) so that you have a financial safety net.
Health (Reversed)
In a health Tarot reading, the Page of Pentacles reversed can indicate you may not be feeling great at the moment as it represents an unhealthy lifestyle. If you have been trying to get fit or healthy, this card can signify that you are not putting enough effort in. If so, you need to stop procrastinating! Alternatively, the exercise or fitness plan you are following may be unworkable or overly ambitious. Try setting yourself small achievable goals and build from there. It can also be an indicator of bad news in terms of health or difficulties with a pregnancy. It can also be a major warning not to be irresponsible in relation to alcohol or drugs.
Spirituality (Reversed)
In a spiritual context, the Page of Pentacles reversed can indicate that your desire for spiritual knowledge or power may be taking you down an unsavory path. Your studying of the Tarot or divination may be turning into an obsession or you may be tempted to explore dark magic. You need to stay grounded and realize that with power comes responsibility. Everything you give out will come back to you times three. Lose sight of that at your peril!
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