Three of Coins
Tarot card of the Minor Arcana
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The Three of Coins is the third card in the suit of coins. The suit is used in Spanish, Italian, and tarot decks.
In tarot, the Three of Coins (also called the Three of Pentacles) is part of what tarot card readers call the "Minor Arcana".
Tarot cards are used throughout much of Europe to play tarot card games.[1] In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for divinatory purposes.[1][2]
Key meanings
According to one source, these are five key meanings associated with the Three of Coins:[3]
- Teamwork
- Skill development
- Commitment
- Achievement
- High standards
Card reading
In tarot, positive attributes of the Three of Pentacles in a spread include the mastery of a skill in trade or work; achieving perfection; artistic ability; and dignity through renown rank or power. Negative attributes (when card is in reverse) include sloppiness resulting in a lower quality outcome; lack of skill; banal ideas; and preoccupation with off task concerns.[4]
Significant combinations with other cards
- Three of Pentacles and The Lovers – indicates collaborative efforts leading to meaningful work relationships. Harmony in partnership choices enhances creative ventures
- Three of Pentacles and The Emperor – suggests structure and mastery. Achieving success through discipline and strategic leadership in your professional life.
- Three of Pentacles and The Fool – this mix talks of new, exciting learning phases. Embracing fresh collaborations with an open heart and adventurous spirit.
References
- ^ a b Dummett, Michael (1980). The Game of Tarot. Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd. ISBN 0-7156-1014-7.
- ^ Huson, Paul, (2004) Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage, Vermont: Destiny Books, ISBN 0-89281-190-0 Mystical Origins of the Tarot Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Tarotto (2023) Three of Coins
- ^ Kuykendall, Karen, (1985) Tarot of the Cat People, Connecticut: U.S. Games Systems, Inc., ISBN 0-88079-078-4
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Occult tarot
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- Antoine Court de Gébelin
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- Etteilla
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- Lady Frieda Harris
- Éliphas Lévi
- G. O. Mebes
- Mouni Sadhu
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- Valentin Tomberg
- Arthur Edward Waite
- Oswald Wirth
numbered cards
- O The Fool
- I The Magician
- II The High Priestess
- III The Empress
- IV The Emperor
- V The Hierophant
- VI The Lovers
- VII The Chariot
- VIII (XI) Justice
- IX The Hermit
- X Wheel of Fortune
- XI (VIII) Strength
- XII The Hanged Man
- XIII Death
- XIV Temperance
- XV The Devil
- XVI The Tower
- XVII The Star
- XVIII The Moon
- XIX The Sun
- XX Judgement
- XXI The World
suit cards
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| Wands, rods, staffs, or staves | |
| Cups, goblets, or vessels | |
| Swords or blades |
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