Queen of Pentacles in the Rider Waite Tarot
Table of contents
Table of contents
See another card
- 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
Queen of Pentacles Rider Waite Smith : meaning and interpretation
Minor
Earth
Capricorn
In its general meaning, the Queen of Pentacles is the card of maturity, practical generosity, well-built security and lasting care. She embodies a person — or an energy within you — capable of creating, growing, protecting and sharing with intelligence and heart. She encourages you to be both efficient and gentle, abundant and modest, structured and tender. This card reminds you that success is not measured only in numbers, but also in the comfort of your life, the quality of your relationships, and the beauty of the environment you cultivate. The Queen of Pentacles says to you: ‘Be fruitful, stable and generous. Everything you touch can flourish if you put your love into it.’
RWS Tarot : Arcana Queen of Pentacles readings
Love / Sentimental reading
with the card Queen of Pentacles
In matters of the heart, the Queen of Pentacles embodies a loving, generous, loyal and deeply grounded lover. She represents a serious, nurturing and secure relationship, in which love is expressed through both concrete actions and deep feelings. If you are in a relationship, this card evokes emotional stability, a harmonious home, or a partner (yourself or the other person) who cares for the other with consistency and gentleness. For singles, it may herald the meeting of a solid, attentive, mature person, or invite you to cultivate your own emotional autonomy and personal well-being before welcoming a new relationship. The Queen of Pentacles encourages you to experience love with your heart and your hands, with generosity, patience, and the joy of sharing every day.
Professional / Work reading
with the card Queen of Pentacles
Professionally, the Queen of Pentacles is the mistress of organisation, management and benevolent productivity. She represents a competent, reliable person who is deeply committed to what she does, often in professions related to care, the earth, education, administration or resource management. This card invites you to trust your common sense and practicality, to nurture your projects like a garden: with patience, consistency and attention. It may also indicate that you are recognised for your ability to help things grow, whether it be a team, a company or a project. If you are looking for your path, the Queen of Pentacles guides you towards professions where you can nurture, structure, build and care with efficiency and humanity.
Financial / Material / Money reading
with the card Queen of Pentacles
In the financial realm, the Queen of Pentacles is an extremely positive card: it heralds abundance, security, and mastery in resource management. It shows that you are (or are on your way to becoming) fully self-sufficient in material terms, thanks to a serious, forward-thinking, and generous attitude without being wasteful. You know how to make the most of what you have, and above all, you use your possessions to create a warm and secure environment. It can also indicate financial support from a woman or a mother figure, or an intelligent investment project, particularly in real estate or durable luxury goods. The Queen of Pentacles invites you to honour money as a tool for stability and well-being, and to circulate it wisely.
Family reading
with the card Queen of Pentacles
In the family sphere, the Queen of Pentacles represents the ultimate mother figure, whether biological or symbolic: the one who nurtures, protects, organises, reassures and ensures everyone’s comfort. She may indicate a period of domestic peace, family cohesion, or a return to simple and nourishing values. She encourages you to take care of your home and create a warm, stable and pleasant environment where everyone can flourish. This card may also invite you to take care of a loved one, accompany a family transition (pregnancy, a child leaving home, retirement, etc.), or resume your place as the pillar of the household with kindness and firmness. The Queen of Pentacles reminds you that the strength of a family often lies in practical generosity, a gentle presence and everyday gestures.
Spiritual reading
with the card Queen of Pentacles
Spiritually, the Queen of Pentacles encourages you to embody your spirituality in the concrete world, to honour the sacred in simple gestures, and to connect deeply with nature, your body, and your ability to nurture life in all its forms. It is a card of deep grounding, practical spirituality, and embodied wisdom. She teaches you that the spiritual is not separate from the material, and that taking care of yourself, your environment, and your body is a form of prayer or living gratitude. She can also represent an inner journey towards fertility, creation, transmission, and harmony with natural cycles. The Queen of Pentacles invites you to listen to the Earth, cultivate your inner temple, and make your daily life a sacred space.
See another card
- 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
Queen of Pentacles and its positions in a 5-card draw.
Want to better understand how to interpret the card Queen 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 Queen of Pentacles in every position of the 5-card cross spread Rider Waite.
