THE THREE OF PENTACLES

“The Lord of Material Works”

Mars in Capricorn

DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM

In the alcove of a cathedral, three people stand beneath an arch decorated with three pentacles sculpted in an ornate design one of whom is a young mason who is standing on a bench and holding a stone working tool in his hand.  A monk and an oddly dressed woman stand to his side holding a drawing or blueprint discussing the details of another commission he is being offered to consider due to his expanding reputation and exceptional skill and talent. He pays careful attention as they speak to him of their proposal as he can now pick and choose as he wills. Three pentacles are carved into the arch that curves over their heads with a rose centered beneath them.

ASTROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

The ambitious energy of Mars, which holds an honored place in Capricorn, brings material success and social rewards to those who realize the talents that are within themselves and work in earnest to bring them out into the world. The body, mind and spirit mature and prosper through the creative expansion and growth of the Earth Element allowing us to attain the fullest expression of our inherent talents as the fruit of long and diligent labor fully realized.

ORACLES

When Appearing Upright in a Reading

Social advancement and material success will come to you through your hard work and the exercise of your professional skills. Your talents and abilities will be recognized and rewarded and you will be successful in what you do.

When Appearing Reversed in a Reading

You are preoccupied with material gain and are becoming very selfish. There is an atmosphere of mediocrity in all things connected with your work and you are sacrificing the potential of accomplishing anything meaningful simply for the sake of money. You must remember that mediocrity is seldom rewarded in this world.

THE TREE OF LIFE

“The Sphere of Understanding”

To attain the understanding that there is no gain without effort, no harvest without toil and no reward without hard work is to discover the true path to success in life.