Nine of Pentacles in the Rider Waite Tarot
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
Nine of Pentacles Rider Waite Smith : meaning and interpretation
Minor
Earth
In its general meaning, the Nine of Pentacles is the card of personal fulfilment, independence, abundance and well-deserved satisfaction. It shows that you have worked with perseverance, patience and rigour, and that you are entering a period where you can enjoy the results, quite legitimately. It is a card of peaceful reward, but also of self-control: you are independent, capable of managing your resources, your emotions and your environment with elegance and confidence. It encourages you to celebrate what you have achieved, to honour your worth and to share your wealth (material or inner) wisely. The Nine of Pentacles tells you: ‘You have become the gardener of your life. And your garden is blooming.’
RWS Tarot : Arcana Nine of Pentacles readings
Love / Sentimental reading
with the card Nine of Pentacles
In matters of the heart, the Nine of Pentacles evokes a sense of personal fulfilment, emotional independence and inner satisfaction. If you are in a relationship, this card suggests that each person is capable of existing fully without merging into the other, which promotes a healthy, mature and balanced relationship. It also indicates a time of shared well-being in a pleasant and comfortable setting, where both partners enjoy the pleasures of life together. For singles, the Nine of Pentacles shows that you are fulfilled on your own and have found an inner peace that naturally attracts quality relationships. This card invites you not to seek love to fill a void, but as a bonus to an already meaningful life. It speaks of elegant seduction, refinement and deeply rooted self-confidence.
Professional / Work reading
with the card Nine of Pentacles
Professionally, the Nine of Pentacles is a very positive card that heralds success, recognition and independence in your work. Here, you are reaping the rewards of your past efforts: promotion, recognition of your skills, a stable and rewarding situation. It is also the card of professional independence, so it may indicate the success of a personal project, a solo venture, or an activity that allows you to fulfil yourself freely. You are in a phase where you are in control of your environment, making decisions with confidence and enjoying the satisfaction of a job well done. The Nine of Pentacles encourages you to celebrate your successes while maintaining your high standards, and to consider how you can invest this success in even more personal or ambitious projects.
Financial / Material / Money reading
with the card Nine of Pentacles
In financial matters, the Nine of Pentacles heralds abundance, material security, comfort and independence. It is a card of financial success achieved through your own efforts, symbolising stability, moderate luxury and enjoyment of the simple (or refined) pleasures of life. You have managed your resources wisely and consistently, and you are now entering a phase where you can reap the benefits of your economic wisdom. It may indicate a period of prosperity where you can indulge yourself without excess, invest in personal assets, or improve your quality of life. It is also a card that values serene generosity, gratitude for what you have, and the idea that true wealth is that which we know how to appreciate. The Nine of Pentacles tells you: ‘You have worked hard, now enjoy.’
Family reading
with the card Nine of Pentacles
In the family sphere, the Nine of Pentacles represents peaceful harmony, stability at home, and a form of shared comfort. It can symbolise a calm, secure, well-organised environment where material needs are met and everyone has their place and is respected. It also reflects the figure of an independent parent or elder who has built a solid foundation and provides support without being intrusive, passing on knowledge without imposing it. If tensions have existed, this card suggests that you (or your family) are entering a phase of calm and appreciation for what is. The Nine of Pentacles may also indicate that you have created a space where life is good, and invites you to fully enjoy the beauty of everyday life and simple but deep connections.
Spiritual reading
with the card Nine of Pentacles
Spiritually, the Nine of Pentacles embodies inner autonomy, peace with oneself, and enjoyment of the fruits of deep personal work. You have reached a level of maturity where you no longer depend on outside opinions to feel aligned. This card suggests that your journey has been consistent, solid, and grounded, allowing you to experience true inner serenity today. It invites you to celebrate your evolution, recognise your own light, and enjoy the pleasures of life as sacred expressions of the divine in matter. The Nine of Pentacles can also represent a time of chosen retreat, of rich solitude, conducive to introspection and the expansion of your consciousness. It is a card of quiet spiritual fertility, rooted in experience and wisdom.
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
5-Card spread
Nine of Pentacles and its positions in a 5-card draw.
Want to better understand how to interpret the card Nine of Pentacles according to its position in a cross drawing? What does it symbolise as a situation, obstacle, resource, piece of advice or way out? Explore its many facets and find a detailed reading of the card Nine of Pentacles in every position of the 5-card cross spread Rider Waite.
