Page of Pentacles
Secret whisperThe student holds the coin like a star; study the earth you stand on.
Upright meaning
Upright keywordsambition, study, a new skill, manifestation
A new course of study, a skill or a practical opportunity. Commit to it and learn step by step.
Reversed meaning
Reversed keywordsprocrastination, lack of progress, unrealistic goals, laziness
Procrastination or lack of follow-through. Make the goal smaller and start.
About the suit of Pentacles
Pentacles belong to Earth: money, work, the body, home and the slow building of security. They ask what is real, practical and lasting.
Reading the Pages of the tarot
Pages are students and messengers: curiosity, news and the beginner’s mind.
In Waite’s own words (1910)
From A. E. Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, public domain. Original English text.
Divinatory meaning: Application, study, scholarship, reflection another reading says news, messages and the bringer thereof; also rule, management.
Reversed: Prodigality, dissipation, liberality, luxury; unfavourable news.
The picture
A youthful figure, looking intently at the pentacle which hovers over his raised hands. He moves slowly, insensible of that which is about him.
