This is the 5th card in the suit of Pentacles, and it is the card of hardships, poverty, desolation and (financial) loss. In its earlier and hidden meaning, this is the card of spiritual plenty, spiritual rising and inner richness.

The Five of Pentacles [Upright]

In this card we see a predominantly black background indicating Saturnian hardships (such as loss, poverty and hopelessness), we see white snow symbolizing coldness and desolation, and we can see the only bright colors come from a painted glass on a church.

On this painted glass we see 5 pentacles and bright colors that indicate some better times and memories. In front of the church window, there are two figures in rags, looking hunched and poor.

One of the figures is even on the crutches. Both of the figures have dark-green and blue garbs indicating dull (outward) feelings and a lack of earthly possessions. This is the card of deep spiritual richness that is equivalent to the material lack of possessions represented in this card.

Five of Pentacles Keywords [Upright]

• Poverty
• Unemployment
• Excommunication
• Disgrace
• Alienation
• Unity
• Friendship
• Spiritual purity

Five of Pentacles Meaning [Upright]

5 of Pentacles come up in a reading when the times are rough or are about to get rough (financially). It can also be an omen of addiction or heavy alcoholism caused by the lack of material resources in order to lead a comfortable life.

Adversely, this card point toward an extramarital union or a deeply passionate affair. This is the card of deep spiritual richness, and people who’re under the influence of this card lead extremely spiritual lives.

In some cases, this card can represent leaving your earthly possessions behind and going to live in a monastery or an ashram. Sacrificing your material riches in order to gain spiritual insight and transcendence is a very noble cause and selfless act.

This card can be an omen of the need to donate to the poor, homeless and less blessed than yourself. Stay humble and present in your spiritual path, don’t let yourself get too high and noble thanks to your wealth in order not to lose it all to learn a valuable spiritual lesson. Be kind, always.

Key Points – Love [Upright]

• When the 5 of Pentacles comes up in a love reading, although it’s a predominantly a challenging card, it can carry with it a lot of nice implications. In the past, this was a card of unity, marriage and devotion.
• In a love reading this card can indicate that although your couple is not financially thriving, there’s unity in your hearts and soul.

Key Points – Money [Upright]

• When it comes to a money reading, this is a very unpleasant card to come up with. It can mean poverty, loss of (all of) money, crippling debt and lack in all monetary regards and aspects.
• Adversely, this can be a card of voluntary giving up on all of the earthly possessions and turning inwards to seek god from within.
• This can also be an omen that you should give to the poor, be kind to the homeless and share what you have with those that have even less.

Key Points - Career [Upright]

• 5 of Pentacles coming up in a career reading can indicate loss of a job, unemployment and having to accept charity.
• It can also be an omen of excommunication due to some past mistakes and misdeeds, if that’s the case, then there’s a moral and spiritual lesson to be learned here. Proceed with caution and humbleness.