There are times we are stopped by a lack of appreciation. The Three of Pentacles is a reminder to work on your goals without worrying about returns. 

Have you ever listened to the stories of trailblazers? What they had was a goal and a desire to accomplish it. But pay attention to their narratives. They were not built by their decorated college degrees. They were not built by their knowledge. They were built with their failures. Exactly what the Three of Pentacles remind you of! 

People will try to distract you with their harsh remarks. You may have to face criticism. There will be failures. But don’t do anything for appreciation, but to make a difference that only you can make. The Three of Pentacles says it all.  

Ensure that sticks and stones don’t stop you from doing what you aim at. Do not respond to stupid remarks. Do not answer every question. Don’t try to own every problem. Just keep up the good work towards achieving your goals. The Three of Pentacles envelopes solutions to all your queries about feeling unsupported. 

Impressions at first

• Imagery: A man stands on a stool as he works on a sculpture. Two people stand behind him, observing his work. The sculpture appears half done. Beside the three human figures, there are two tools in the craftsman’s hand and possibly a plan in the hands of the two people standing beside.  
• Symbolic Representation: The man holding the tools represents the querent on the way to building something big. The two other people are possibly a part of his team or overseers. (The querent can be represented by either three of them depending on the situation.)
• Keywords: Stop seeking validation; don’t chase appreciation; give your best shot; learn lessons on your way; constructive criticism; believe in yourself. 

What does the Three of Pentacles hold for you? 

• You have, or are about to, start working on your ideas. 
• You have started using your expertise to build something of your own. 
• You can feel distracted by remarks, criticism, or appreciation. 
• Work toward the results, but not for the rewards. 
• Be open to failures and rejections. 

Three of Pentacles in Love, Career/Finances & Health

Three of Pentacles in Love

• Lasting relationships take time to be established. 
• Your singlehood can be questioned at times. Don’t respond to futile remarks. 
• You are a solo person. Before love, you are committed to your dreams. 
• You have started dating someone critical. 

Three of Pentacles in Career/Finances 

• You have a long way to go to build that generational wealth. 
• You have started working on your own project. 
• Ask for support when needed; you cannot handle everything alone. 
• You have what it takes to build a life you desire. 

Three of Pentacles in Health 

• You are handling your health strategically. 
• You have very little right now to take care of your health. 
• Resilience would be your key to recovering from a medical condition. 
• Your patience is going to pay off. 
• You might be getting little time to rest. 

The Story Doesn’t End Here… 
The Three of Pentacles reveals that you should work on your goals without thinking of returns. The Four of Pentacles teaches how holding on too tightly to what needs to be released can impede your growth. Continue your journey with the Four of Pentacles.   

P.S. Here is a basic interpretation for Three of Pentacles. Remember: it’s your psyche that does the reading, not the cards. Practice to become more confident and effortless in your readings. Staying detached from an outcome, for you or your client, is the best way to achieve it. 

With Love, 

Aartie 💗