The 3 of Pentacles is all about new learning, learning a new skill or trade, taking instruction and direction in a project or even a relationship.

Here’s a secret! Did you know that the 3 of Pentacles is linked to the 8 of Pentacles? The 3 of Pentacles is the apprentice learning his trade in order to reach the skill of the Master Mason, the 8 of Pentacles.

When this is connected to a career question you will need to look at the cards in-between to perfect your skills.

The cards show the process of perfecting a skill:

4 Pentacles – Keeping it together

5 Pentacles – Make do and mend

6 Pentacles – Give and take

7 Pentacles – Measuring it up.