Meaning
The Three of Coins represents the arcane of recognized skills, acquired and shared expertise. As in medieval times when artisans marked their work with a personal sign, this card evokes pride in having accomplished quality work.
Traditional Tarot of Marseille iconography shows a hand holding three silver coins. Each coin is surrounded by lilies, symbolizing purity and victory. The presence of flowers indicates that the skill is recognized and honored, while the three coins symbolize acquired and mastered expertise.
In contemporary context, the Three of Coins invites to value work well done. It reminds us of the importance of fruitful collaborations where each person brings their expertise to enrich the whole. This card is an emblem of a harmonious team that has benefited from the diversity of its members.
Reversed Meaning
The reversed Three of Coins signals a lack of recognition, or even misunderstanding of acquired skills. It can also indicate that the work done was not up to par or was rushed and shoddy.
This reversed card invites reflection on causes for such failure: fear of confronting it, overestimating one’s own or others’ capabilities, lack of investment in the task… It also reminds us that poorly managed collaboration can sometimes resemble sterile competition where each person keeps their secret assets.
Keywords
| Polarity | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Upright | Recognized skill, collaboration, expertise |
| Reversed | Incompetence, rushed work |
When this card appears in a reading
The Three of Coins upright indicates that the querent is recognized for their skills and expertise. This card in a reading can mean they are at the heart of a project thriving thanks to their contribution.
Reversed, it signals tensions in collaboration or misunderstanding of the unique contribution of the querent. It might also evoke work done without care, rushed, or insufficiently executed.
In a reading, this card may also announce future projects that will require expertise and collaboration to be crowned with success.
