Six of Pentacles Keywords
Giving and receiving, philanthropy, abundance, generosity, sharing, charity, gifts, reciprocity, prosperity
Six of Pentacles Numerology
6
Six of Pentacles Astrology Zodiac
Earth: Taurus
Six of Pentacles Tarot Suit
Minor Arcana, Suit of Pentacles
Journal Prompts for Six of Pentacles Tarot Card
– How can I best balance the giving and receiving in this situation?
– Is there harmonious reciprocity in this exchange?
Six of Pentacles Card Meaning
A male merchant is seen providing alms to two beggars, kneeling before him. His clothes are predominantly red (hat, smock and leggings) with a blue and white striped blouse. The beggars appear with blankets draped over them.
The merchant gazes down upon the beggar to his right side, as he drops coins into the beggar’s open palms before him. In his left hand, the merchant is holding a pair of scales. The scales are still and in a position of balance, indicating fairness. Hovering above them are six gold coins. In the distant background we see a treeline and stony buildings.
*Card description dased on the Rider Waite Tarot Deck
Six of Pentacles Upright
​​The Six of Pentacles represents a harmonious balance of giving and receiving. Should this card appear in your reading, it is safe to say that any exchanges taking place will be fair, perhaps even generous or charitable.
Your hard work and efforts are beginning to take shape and any long term investments are seeing positive results. You have managed to build things up to a point of stability where you are now able to share your wealth. Your form of wealth may come in the form of money, resources and/or moral, emotional support.
Either way, abundance is working in your favor.
If you are the giver in the situation, this card’s appearance in a tarot reading is an indication that you are in a position to provide support and/or resources without struggle or loss. If you are the receiver here, you may be owed something and are therefore seeing a return as such. Additionally, if you are in a space of need, the Six of Pentacles reveals that you will be able to repay any loans and/or favors accordingly.
The nature of the upright Six of Pentacles bodes well when it comes to relationships, overall. If you’re inquiring about a romantic relationship, this card can mean that there is a solid sense of support and appreciation between you and your partner.
For example, if one of you is going through a rough patch, the other will most certainly step up. This card encourages you to be generous and reciprocal in your exchanges. In doing such, you can expect the same type of behavior from your partner.Â
In matters related to your career, you may anticipate advancement(s) and/or assistance from others. The Six of Pentacles indicates that your co-workers, superiors and/or clients value your efforts and are even likely to acknowledge you in the process.
Additionally, the upright meaning suggests that you may receive excellent feedback and/or praise from those around you. Where you have put forth your time and energy, especially over a long period of time, get ready to see well-earned developments. You may even receive financial assistance if you have been working toward establishing your own business.Â
Financially speaking, the 6 of Pentacles appearing in your tarot spread would indicate that things will be going well for you. If you have made any financial investments, you will experience gains. If you have been hoping for any form of monetary increase, this card is your sign that things will be working out in your favor.
If you are wondering whether or not something (a job, stock option, etc) will be worthwhile, this minor arcana card, the Six of Pentacles, in its upright position, affirms that it will be.
Six of Pentacles Reversed
Some form of imbalance may be arising if the Six of Pentacles appears in a reversed position. With the “giving and receiving” nature that this card symbolizes, when in reverse, someone could be more of a taker than a giver. Make sure that everyone involved has integrity and that no one is taking advantage of anyone else.Â
Expectations of receiving and/or of being paid back for one’s generosity may also be part of the dynamic with the Six of Pentacles tarot card reversed. Don’t be afraid to address your wants and needs in any given situation, especially if you have found that you are sincerely doing your best.
Romantic relationships may be experiencing ulterior motives or even manipulation if this reversed card appears. You or your partner may feel as though your connection is one-sided. Perhaps one of you is more attentive and self-sacrificing when it comes to being supportive and/or nurturing.
Also, make sure that neither of you are guilt-tripping the other. Recognizing any disharmony and being willing to talk about it may be necessary in order to bring the relationship into a space of balance.
Career-wise, the reversed meaning of the Six of Pentacles could indicate that someone needs your help and will be offering to do a favor for you in exchange. Conversely, you may be the one in a position to ask for help in exchange for a favor at another time.
On the other hand, if this card appears reversed, someone may not be doing their fair share of the work and could instead be relying too heavily on others.
Additionally, you may realize that you have been putting too much time and/or energy into a career-path and/or project that isn’t going as well as you had hoped. If so, this may be a sign for you to shift your efforts and to focus on working smarter, not harder.
When it comes to your finances, you may end up disappointed if you decide to invest in what you are inquiring about. If you were thinking of taking out a loan, you may not receive the assistance that you were hoping for. Also, you may not be able to pay off the loan and/or you may struggle to make the payments.
If someone has asked you for a loan, the reversed Six of Pentacles would advise you to reconsider. There is a possibility that the borrower will have trouble with repayment and/or you, yourself, may need the extra money later on.
