Four of Pentacles Tarot Card Symbolism: Control, Security & Letting Go

Welcome back to Memorizing Tarot Cards! In today’s episode, we explore the Four of Pentacles—a card that delves into themes of material security, control, and the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. We’ll unpack the symbolism of the tightly held pentacles, the solitary figure, and the distant cityscape, revealing insights into our relationship with wealth, fear, and openness.

🔮 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• 🧍 Seated Figure & His Grip – Symbolizing possessiveness, fear of scarcity, and the need to control resources
• 💰 Four Pentacles Placement – Representing how material concerns can dominate thoughts, shield emotions, and anchor us
• 🏙️ City in the Background – Indicating isolation and the missed opportunities that come from turning away from community and connection
• 🎨 Color Symbolism:
  • Dark Clothing = caution, seriousness, and fear
  • Gold Pentacles = material wealth and financial focus
  • Gray Ground & Backdrop = stagnation, neutrality, and uncertainty

💡 Key Takeaway:
The Four of Pentacles serves as a reminder to assess what we're holding onto and why. It challenges us to consider whether our grip on material possessions or control is serving our growth or hindering it. True security often comes from openness and the willingness to share and connect. If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share with fellow tarot enthusiasts seeking deeper understanding.

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Episode Transcript

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Welcome back to the Memorizing Tarot Cards Podcast.

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Today, we are exploring the Four of Pentacles, a card that speaks to security, stability,
and the fear of loss.
This card reminds us of the delicate balance between protecting what we've built and letting
fear block our progress.
Let's explore the symbolism of the Four of Pentacles and what it reveals about your
relationship with control and abundance.

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First, let's start with the seated person and his grip.
At the center of the card sits a man holding a large pentacle tightly against his chest,
while his feet rest on two more pentacles and a fourth one balances on his crown.
His body language is clear, he's not letting go.
This posture symbolizes possessiveness, fear of scarcity, or the need to control resources.

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It can also reflect someone who's worked hard and is now afraid to lose what they've
gained.
It's a card of holding, but also of holding back.
Let's talk more about the Four Pentacles and their placement.
The Pentacle on his head suggests money or material concerns ruling his thinking.
The one on his chest shields his heart, indicating that he may be emotionally guarded or closed

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off.
The two beneath his feet suggest he's anchored in materialism or afraid to shift his foundation.
Next, let's talk about the background, which shows a city behind him.
The city shows community, connection, or opportunity in the distance.
However, you can see that he appears to be sitting alone and facing away.

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This detail symbolizes isolation, and the idea that true wealth includes relationships,
openness, and generosity.
His refusal to rejoin the city may suggest fear or vulnerability.
Next, let's talk about the symbolism of the colors you see on this card.
Starting with the dark clothing, it can represent caution, seriousness, and potentially fear.

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The gold Pentacles represent material wealth, value, or financial focus.
The grey ground and backdrop can represent stagnation, neutrality, and uncertainty.
The colors emphasize the contrast between control and potential expansion.
As a Pentacles card, the Four Pentacles is deeply rooted in the Earth element, which symbolizes

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resources, structure, and tangible outcomes.
But here, everything appears rigid.
It's not about building, it's more about preserving what he has.
This card reminds us that wealth and security are healthiest when they flow, not when they
are horted.
The key symbolic takeaway for the Four Pentacles is that it symbolizes control, stability,

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and the tension between safety and growth.
It asks if you are protecting what matters, or you stuck in fear of losing what you have.
This card invites you to check in with your values.
In other words, what are you holding on to?
And what are you missing out on because of it?
Thank you for joining me for this deep dive into the symbolism of the Four Pentacles.

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Until then, keep learning, keep practicing, and stay curious.
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