Sacred shape, grounded wisdom, and the fivefold path of spirit
The pentacle is more than just a five-pointed star within a circle.
It’s a symbol of balance, embodiment, and protection — a visual prayer carved into countless tools of divination and spiritual practice.
You’ll often see it on tarot cards, altar tiles, pendulums, and jewellery… but its meaning runs far deeper than decoration. When the pentacle appears in your readings or rituals, it’s calling you to connect with earth energy, honour the whole self, and remember that you are already held.
What Is the Pentacle?
At its core, the pentacle is a five-pointed star enclosed within a circle. Each point of the star represents one of the five elements:
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🔥 Fire – Will, action, transformation
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🌬 Air – Thought, clarity, communication
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💧 Water – Emotion, intuition, connection
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🌍 Earth – Grounding, stability, the material world
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✨ Spirit – The divine spark that flows through all
The enclosing circle symbolises unity, wholeness, and protection — it binds the elements together, reminding us that nothing exists in isolation.
When used in divination, this shape becomes an anchor — a reminder to stay balanced, grounded, and attuned to both the physical and spiritual realms.
The Pentacle in Tarot
In the tarot, the suit of Pentacles (also known as Coins or Disks in some decks) is linked to the element of Earth. It deals with:
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Physical health
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Work and money
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Home and security
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Sensory experience
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Growth over time
Cards from this suit often carry the image of a pentacle, stamped onto coins or floating in the air — and each time it appears, it’s a reminder of practical magick: the everyday sacredness of tending to your body, your resources, your roots.
A single pentacle might symbolise a gift or opportunity. A group might suggest shared resources or legacy. But always, it carries the steady hum of Earth beneath it.
Pentacles as Protective Symbols
Beyond tarot, the pentacle is often used as a symbol of spiritual protection. It acts like a circle of intention — keeping your energy safe, your tools aligned, and your space sacred.
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Place a pentacle on your altar to hold space for grounded magic
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Use it as a focal point during readings to create energetic boundaries
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Visualise a pentacle beneath your feet to root and protect you before divining
In some traditions, the pentacle is also drawn in the air as part of a spell or ward — a seal of intention and sovereignty.
Reclaiming the Symbol
Despite centuries of misrepresentation, the pentacle has always been a symbol of harmony, protection, and sacred alignment. It connects heaven and earth, spirit and form. And when it shows up in your divination work — whether in cards, charms, or intuition — it asks:
✨ Are you grounded in your practice?
✨ Are all parts of you being honoured?
✨ Do you feel safe to open to guidance right now?
The pentacle doesn’t just guard — it reminds.
You are already whole. You are already sacred.
With deep roots and an open heart,
Sarah x