The Ten of Pentacles is the card that represents true wealth, being financially secure, and having a secure and stable family. 

It also represents being a contributing member of society and success in the long term. 

The Tens are the completion number of any of the suits. 

The Pentacles is the material suit, and this card is the one that shows that the success and financial stability, and wealth you have is in the long term.

The Ten of Pentacles can also represent an inheritance. 

If you gain a large inheritance, you will be comfortable financially for a long time. 

Before getting into the nitty-gritty of the meaning of this card, let’s go over the appearance and history of the Ten of Pentacles.

History And Appearance of Ten of Pentacles

The origins of the Ten of Pentacles date back to ancient times. 

This card was once known as the "Coin of Saturn" and was used in early Tarot decks. 

The Coin of Saturn was associated with the planet Saturn, considered the ruler of material wealth.

The Ten of Pentacles eventually made its way into standard Tarot decks in the late 18th century. 

It has been a popular choice for readings ever since.

When you look at the Ten of Pentacles in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, you see an old, white-haired man as he wears a fancy robe. 

He has two fancy white dogs by him. 

And there is a young couple with a child standing nearby. 

You can tell he is wealthy and has worked hard for what he earned. 

He can share his wealth with his family because of what he accomplished in life. 

He and his family are in the courtyard, which indicates their wealth and abundance. 

You can see a strong connection between the man and the family. 

Now, let’s talk about what the Ten of Pentacles means in a reading. 

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Ten of Pentacles In A Reading

The Ten of Pentacles is often seen as a positive card, representing security, abundance, and prosperity. 

In a reading, this card can suggest that these things are on the horizon for you or that you are currently enjoying them in your life. 

The Ten of Pentacles can also indicate that you are firmly rooted in your community, with deep roots and strong ties. 

This can be a very supportive and stabilizing influence in your life. 

On the other hand, the Ten of Pentacles can sometimes represent stagnation, materialism, and greed, depending on the spread. 

If this is the case in your reading, it may be time to reassess your priorities and ensure you're not letting yourself become too comfortable or attached to material possessions. 

In any case, the Ten of Pentacles is a generally positive and supportive card, and its appearance in a reading is usually a good sign.

Now, let's go back to some storytelling and numerology to start. 

You learned that nine means attainment and fulfillment.

Ten represents the completion of a cycle and renewal. 

The mom started having some success with her side hustle that she is turning into a home-based business represented by the Nine of Pentacles.

She has reached a point, with hard work and continued success, that she not only can leave the job she desperately wants to leave, but she can make enough from her business to support her family in conjunction with her husband's salary. Amazing!

Now, let's talk about the Ten of Pentacles reversed. 

Ten of Pentacles Reversed

The Ten of Pentacles reversed can show the dark side of being wealthy, where only money is valued and nothing else. 

It can also represent a company that was successful once but is now failing and declaring bankruptcy. 

You can think about those large corporations such as Refco, Chrysler, and Texaco. 

Finally, it can mean financial loss. 

Now, let’s go over how you can apply the Ten of Pentacles to your life. 

How To Apply Ten of Pentacles to Your Life

You are wrong if you think you have to be a business owner to apply this card to your life. 

You want to use this card as a self-esteem booster. 

You don't think you add much value to society because you are not wealthy. And you are not likely to become wealthy because you may have too many responsibilities to focus on, which will take your time away from putting energy into creating a successful business. 

What if you are a single mother or a special needs parent, which means you don't have the time and energy to put into a new business?

What if you have a child with special needs and have to stop working because you need to be home with the child while your spouse works?

That could kill your self-esteem and make you wonder what you are offering to the world. 

You may question your value if you are not wealthy.

This card tells you that you are worthy regardless of your circumstance. 

This is the opportunity to think about the times you provided value to others. 

Maybe you were able to give someone good advice, or perhaps you are resourceful. 

Maybe you have been bullied and abused in your youth, and you still decided to stay kind to others despite that. 

That is worth so much! So if you can focus on those things, you will see that you add more value than you believe. 

That concludes the numbered cards in the Pentacles suit. 

Now, onto the court cards starting with the Page of Pentacles.