Six of Pentacles

The Six of Pentacles encourages acts of generosity and emphasizes the importance of balance in all exchanges. It suggests a time where you might be in a position to help others, or you might need to rely on the kindness of others.

Upright Meaning

• Generosity and Charity: This card often represents giving and receiving help, charity, or financial assistance. It suggests a period where you might be in a position to help others or, conversely, be on the receiving end of generosity.

• Balance and Fairness: The Six of Pentacles emphasizes the importance of balance in giving and receiving. It can indicate that fairness and equality are being maintained in your transactions and interactions with others.

• Prosperity and Wealth: It can signify a time of financial stability and prosperity, where you have enough resources to share with those in need. It also suggests wise and responsible management of your finances.

• Support and Kindness: This card highlights the importance of support, both giving and receiving. It can point to acts of kindness, assistance from friends or family, and a general atmosphere of mutual aid.

Reversed Meaning

• Imbalance in Giving and Receiving: When reversed, the Six of Pentacles can indicate an imbalance in your relationships or financial dealings. It may suggest that you are either giving too much without receiving in return, or taking too much without giving back.

• Strings Attached: The reversed card can signify that acts of generosity are not entirely altruistic and may come with strings attached or expectations of something in return.

• Financial Difficulties: It might point to financial instability or difficulties, indicating a need to be more cautious with your resources and avoid unnecessary expenditures.

• Lack of Support: This card reversed can also suggest a lack of support or assistance, either from others or towards others. It might be a time when you need help but find it hard to ask, or when those around you are in need, but you are unable or unwilling to assist.

Symbolism

• Scales: Often depicted with scales, the card symbolizes balance, fairness, and justice in giving and receiving.

• Coins: Representing material wealth and resources, the coins highlight the themes of financial assistance and generosity.

• Figures: The imagery typically shows a figure giving coins to two beggars, symbolizing the act of giving and the presence of those in need.