Six of Pentacles: Tarot Card Meaning

Meaning of the Six of Pentacles card upright

A wealthy man weighs coins on scales and gives to two beggars kneeling before him. The card speaks of generosity and fair exchange, whether you give or receive. It reminds you that resources should flow, and that help works best when it is given without conditions.

Six of Pentacles reversed

• debt
• inequality
• self-interested help

Reversed, the Six shows debt, an unfair exchange or help that comes with strings. Check who has the power in the relationship, and whether giving and taking are balanced.

Six of Pentacles in love and relationships

In love it means mutual support, a fair balance of giving and taking, or an attempt to buy affection. Reversed, one-sided effort.

Six of Pentacles in work and finances

At work it is a raise, a bonus, a charity project or a fair investment. Reversed, unequal pay or conditions attached to help.

Symbolism of the Six of Pentacles card

The scales are fairness. The coins in his hand are the resources he shares. The kneeling figures are those who need help and who in turn can give something back.

Six of Pentacles in a yes or no reading

In yes or no spreads, Six of Pentacles upright reads as “yes” and reversed as “maybe”. The answer comes from the general meaning of the card (generosity, fair exchange), so always take the wording of the question and the neighbouring cards into account. Try a yes or no reading.