Three of Pentacles as Reconciliation (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Three of Pentacles is the card of teamwork, collaboration, and working towards shared goals. This card shows a young apprentice working on the construction of a cathedral. He is discussing his work with two others, a priest and a nobleman. They are all working together to achieve their mutual goal of building the cathedral. 

The Three of Pentacles reminds us of that quote, “If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together.” It takes more than just ourselves to build something great. This is true in relationships as well, because it takes two to tango.  

Upright Three of Pentacles as Reconciliation

If you are asking about how your ex feels about reconciling with you, and you draw the Three of Pentacles, it means your person is willing to collaborate with you to make your relationship work. Your breakup with them taught them a lot, they have learned a valuable lesson. They are feeling optimistic about the direction your relationship could go. Your ex wants to build a life together with you. This is a beautiful dynamic for a relationship.

Three of Pentacles as reconciliation is a positive sign of co-creation. This could literally mean having children or launching a project together. Your partner feels that while you are different in some ways, you complement each other. Your relationship provides you with emotional and mental support. Together you work well as a unit. They make you feel like together you can conquer any challenges.

When your ex thinks about reconciliation with you, they feel cooperative. You have great chemistry with this person. They are willing to make compromises to make things work. Your ex thinks you are a team player, willing to support efforts for a larger purpose. They think you would make a great parent. You not only see each other as romantic partners, but also as friends.

If you’ve recently split up, Three of Pentacles means they miss your camaraderie and how you’d always look out for each other. They are remembering all the times you had their back and supported them. After the breakup, they’ve realized you’re more than just a romantic partner. They miss your friendship. You kept them grounded, productive, and focused on their goals.

If you’ve been in separation for a while, Three of Pentacles means your ex misses your companionship. They think you worked well together as a team. Perhaps they have dated other people and never found anyone like you. They see you as a collaborator and they gel with your personality. If they are single, this could be a good sign that they’re open to rebuilding with you again.

If the two of you are still considering whether or not you should break up, Three of Pentacles means you can work things out. A grounded and realistic conversation about expectations and what you can realistically achieve could benefit you. Your person is perfectly willing to work together with you. They are open to accommodating your needs and balancing them out with their needs. Your partner wants to keep collaborating with you and co-creating together. This is an excellent sign if you want to patch things up.

Reversed Three of Pentacles as Reconciliation

If you are asking about how your ex feels about reconciling with you, and you draw the Three of Pentacles reversed, it means your person has found you to be uncooperative. They also may struggle communicating with you in a constructive manner. Your ex could feel as though serious discussions are never productive for you. They have strong feelings for you, but they’re unsure how they can repair the relationship. There is a possibility for reconciliation, but they need to be sure you are able to collaborate with them.

Three of Pentacles reversed as reconciliation is a sign of lack of cooperation with your person. This is a relationship where each partner focuses on their own wants and needs. You lack the willingness to compromise. There is also a lack of working together to resolve past issues that caused the relationship to fail. Large gaps need to be filled before you can take this relationship to the next level. A transparent and honest discussion about expectations may benefit this relationship.

When your ex thinks about reconciliation with you, they feel there is no resolution for your fundamental differences. They feel it’s hard to get on the same page with you due to differing visions and life goals. Your ex isn’t sure if making the effort will be worth it. They feel they worked hard to make the relationship work in the past, but you weren’t equally willing to compromise. Your person could also feel taken for granted.

If you’ve recently split up, Three of Pentacles reversed means they believe separating was probably for the best. Your ex believes that it was hard to work with you as a team. Your ex is having a difficult time dealing with the breakup because they wanted to make it work. They’re beginning to see all the ways that you were not the best match. Suggesting a reconciliation may not be the best idea right now. However, they may be receptive if you show a willingness to work together toward success.

If you’ve been in separation for a while, Three of Pentacles reversed means there is some lingering resentment if they believe you didn’t make an effort. They are beginning to realize how incompatible the two of you really were. There is regret that the two of you didn’t manage to work things out. Your ex has come to terms with the fact that you two could never work together. This person is not likely to be interested in reconciling.

If the two of you are still considering whether or not you should break up, Three of Pentacles reversed means your partner finds it hard to envision you working as a unit. They want it to work out, but they want you to be on their team. One or both of you could feel like the other is all talk and no action. Feeling being taken for granted could also be an issue in your relationship. Having an honest, grounded, realistic conversation to get on the same page would help. Be open to compromising unless it goes against your values.

Conclusion

For relationships and reconciliation, the Three of Pentacles represents hard work and collaboration. A relationship cannot be held up by one person. The two of you have to work well together as a team. Together, you can achieve anything, as long as you both have your eyes on the same goal and both put in the effort to achieve it. 

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