Does the Tarot card 'Ten of Pentacles' symbolize wealth and prosperity?

Yes, the Ten of Pentacles absolutely symbolizes wealth and success, and it's one of the best cards in the Tarot to represent material fulfillment.

However, if you only interpret it as "getting rich," you're greatly underestimating its depth.

You can imagine it as the ultimate form of a family business, or the picture of someone who has strived their entire life and can finally enjoy a peaceful old age. Let me break down this card for you, and you'll understand:

It's not just "money," but "assets" and a "legacy." The wealth spoken of by the Ten of Pentacles isn't the "quick money" you win in a lottery today and spend tomorrow. It's more like a house you've paid for in full, a very stable and well-managed company, or a retirement fund that ensures your later years are worry-free. It's a "family inheritance" accumulated through long-term effort and planning, very solid, and capable of being passed down.
It emphasizes "legacy" and "family." If you look at the classic Rider-Waite Tarot card image, you'll see a white-haired old man sitting comfortably in a courtyard, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and a loyal dog. What does this represent? It means the wealth and achievements he created are not just for himself, but for the entire family. This kind of success is shared and enjoyed with family. So, when this card appears, it sometimes also suggests that you might receive financial assistance from your family, or that your success will benefit your loved ones.
It represents a state of "fulfillment" and "stability." The Ten of Pentacles is the last card in the Pentacles suit (from the "seed" of the Ace of Pentacles to the "harvest" of the Ten of Pentacles), representing the perfect end to a material cycle. Drawing this card means your past efforts have received their ultimate reward, and you can now relax a little and enjoy the fruits of your labor. It brings a tangible sense of security, making you feel, "Ah, everything was worth it; my life is very stable."

So, to summarize:

The Ten of Pentacles indeed signifies wealth and success, but it's a grander, more enduring kind of success. It encompasses:

Material abundance: Being wealthy, having assets, living a worry-free life.
Family harmony: Close relationships with family, sharing the fruits of success.
Long-term stability: Not a fleeting moment, but an everlasting foundation.
Recognition of achievement: Your social status and career accomplishments have reached a peak.

So, the next time you draw this card in a reading, be sure to be very happy! It not only predicts that you might earn money, but more importantly, it affirms all your long-term efforts, telling you that you are building or already possess a stable and happy life.

Let's put it this way: when you see the "Ten of Pentacles" card, you can secretly rejoice a little, because it truly is the most materially abundant and stable card in the Tarot, arguably a top-tier card.

However, it's a bit different from what we usually mean by "getting rich" (发财).

Our understanding of "getting rich" might be more like suddenly winning the lottery, or making a large sum of quick money from a project – a sudden, explosive, personal increase in wealth.

The "Ten of Pentacles" is more akin to a feeling of "great family wealth" or "a vast estate." The wealth it represents is accumulated over a long period and is extremely stable. You can imagine a warm scene: a large family, three generations living together in a prosperous manor, with the elders peacefully watching their children, grandchildren, and pets play. Everyone is well-fed and clothed, relationships are harmonious, and the family business is running steadily.

So, the keywords for this card are:

Abundance and Stability: Not just having money, but feeling very secure, knowing this money won't easily disappear.
Legacy/Inheritance: This kind of wealth is often not built by one generation alone; it might be inherited family assets, or your established business can be passed down to future generations. It emphasizes family and foundation.
Complete Result: It signifies that your long-term efforts (whether in career, investment, or family management) have finally come to fruition, reaching a very complete and successful stage.

Therefore, drawing this card doesn't necessarily mean you'll win the lottery tomorrow, but it might indicate:

Your career or investments are entering a very stable and profitable phase.
Your family will provide strong financial support, or you are building a solid economic foundation for your family.
A long-term, stable investment (like real estate) will bring you substantial returns in the end.
You might be considering retirement, enjoying the fruits of your hard work.

All in all, the "Ten of Pentacles" has a grander scope than simply "getting rich"; it represents a more enduring, secure, and family-benefiting ultimate state of abundance. It tells you that everything you have built is very solid, and you can now peacefully enjoy the results.