Page of Pentacles tarot card from the Simply Tarot deck

Page of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

The Apprentice

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Learning • Ambition • Opportunity

You seek resources to progress an idea that has sparked your interest or enthusiasm. Money and support are available but should be used wisely to have maximum impact. Finance isn’t the only factor though, you also need to learn, and develop your knowledge and skills, to be able to cultivate the idea.

This card represents a concept or idea that, when given time and resources to develop, could grow into a significant opportunity for the Subject. It could be a good business proposition, job offer or interesting prospect which the Subject should consider carefully.

At first, it may seem that it is not feasible, and unlikely to materialise, but there is definite potential here. The Subject should be aware that this opportunity is merely notional at this stage, and the final result could look very different to what is being discussed now, as there are other factors which will have an influence on this project. To make this notion a more realistic option, the Subject should seek advice from people they trust who have relevant experience and knowledge and to use any resources offered wisely for maximum impact. It would also be sensible to also consider doing some actual training or qualifications relevant to the project. There is much for the Subject to learn now.

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Love & Relationships

Emotional growth begins cautiously but sincerely. Someone is trying to understand how to love more responsibly, consistently or openly than they have before, even if they still feel inexperienced. Care deepens through willingness to learn rather than pretending to already know everything.

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Material Life

Growth begins humbly but sincerely. Someone is learning how to create greater stability through study, discipline and practical effort, even if the journey still feels unfamiliar or slow. Lasting security often starts with small responsibilities taken seriously.

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Notes from the Artist

A Page is not a member of the Royal Family but a messenger or apprentice. Pages are very young - representing a young teenager or even a child. This Page (with a Pentacle resting on his bag on the floor - and embossed on his livery) stands with an open book, and his head turned as if to see if anyone is looking for him - he has duties to carry out but has found somewhere quiet to read and gain knowledge/information (he has already read a substantial amount) - he is keen to learn 'even' with the risk of punishment for neglecting his task. The suit of Pentacles (associated with the element of Earth) represents the effort needed to build the necessary skills for material existence - money, somewhere to live, providing for family, success in work and income.

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The Original Artwork, Reimagined

Before Page of Pentacles became part of the Simply Tarot collection you see today, it was drawn and painted by hand for the original 2011 Tarot House Deck. The style has evolved, but the meaning and character of the card remain at its heart.

Original hand-painted Page of Pentacles tarot card by Patricia House from the 2011 Tarot House Deck — 2011 **Original 2011 artwork Page of Pentacles** Hand-painted by Patricia House

The Page of Pentacles stands in the quiet of the countryside, he holds an open book and looks enquiringly to his left. — Today **Page of Pentacles reimagined** The current Simply Tarot artwork

The original first edition

Buy the Original 2011 Deck

The card shown above is part of the original 78-card Tarot House Deck. Every image was drawn and painted by Patricia House before the deck was professionally printed by Cartamundi in the UK. A limited number from the original print run are still available.