Six of pentacles

Here we have the 6th card in the suit of Pentacles. Card of charity, sharing, mercy and the duty of the wealthy (towards the poor). This is the card of Material Success, and as such it omens either giving to charity or receiving a charity/grand gift.

The Six of Pentacles [Upright]

In this card, the predominant colors are beige and yellow symbolizing generosity, salvation and charity. There are 3 figures in the image, two beggars from the previous card (5 of Pentacles) and one patron, representing the act of giving and receiving.

There are 6 pentacles in the image above the three figures symbolizing the act of sharing. The two beggars are dressed in yellow and blue garbs representing relief and saving grace, and the patron is dressed in red and blue, holding scales in his left hand representing justice, and golden coins in his right, pouring into the beggar's hand in yellow, representing sharing, charity and humbleness.

In the distance, there are a castle and green trees representing the renewed integration of the beggars back into the (classy) society.

Six of Pentacles Keywords [Upright]

  • Generosity
  • Charity
  • Sharing
  • Giving and receiving
  • Material help
  • Support
  • Community
  • Gratitude

Six of Pentacles Meaning [Upright]

This card is all about forgiveness, acceptance and sharing. Those who’re in a position of power and attributing money and welfare are called upon to share with the poor, less fortunate and homeless – to be humble.

And those who’re in a bad position, are about to receive either a very generous and royal gift, or they’re about to be saved from a tight spot by someone who has more than them or is a figure in a position of power.

This card is also about the spiritual exchange. Those who have more on a material plane are asked to learn a few (spiritual) things from those who’re rich in spirituality but not so on the mundane level.

And those who’re less fortunate on a material level are asked to learn the way of the wealthy in order to sustain themselves to be able to spread the “good word” and share their spiritual knowledge and wisdom with the rest of the world.

Key Points – Love [Upright]

  • In a love reading, this card can represent a misbalance in “power”, one partner is better off than the other one. Also, it can symbolize a karmic bond between lovers, where one lover is helping the other one achieve higher status and welfare
  • Adversely, this can be the omen of unified investment into something larger; be it a house, a property or a business.

Key Points – Money [Upright]

  • When this card shows up in a money reading, it’s a signal for better times that are coming. After the 5 of Pentacles, comes 6 of Pentacles – the saving grace.
  • You will either receive a wealthy gift or a significant amount of money that will help you get back on track, or you will be the charitable donor and you will help someone get back on their feet.

Key Points - Career [Upright]

  • When the 6 of Pentacles shows up in a career reading it signifies receiving a job interview, or getting help from someone in a higher position in order to thrive at your job or get a raise.
  • Adversely, this can represent you helping someone achieve a higher status and material benefits.

The Six of Pentacles [Reversed]

Six of Pentacles Keywords [Reverse]

  • String attached
  • Extortion
  • Egomaniac
  • Wealth privilege
  • Abuse of generosity
  • Power dynamics
  • Inequality
  • Ungratefulness

Six of Pentales Meaning [Reverse]

When the 6 of Pentacles is reversed, there’s some trouble in getting a loan, a stipend, a mortgage, or borrowing money from someone wealthier than thou. This card reversed can also implicate lust, avarice and greed; unfulfilled (material) ambitions and coveting what’s not yours.

6 of Pentacles reversed warns against wastefulness and arrogance. Just because you have more than others, doesn’t mean you’re special or somehow better than them; it just means you have more material resources and comfort, nothing more.

Adversely, this card reversed can represent ungratefulness for getting less than you expected or stinginess in not giving more as you should have.

Key Points - Love [Reversed]

  • In a reversed position, this card in a love reading can signify power struggles and inequality within a relationship.
  • One partner might be wealthier or energetically more powerful than the other, and hold that against the less fortunate partner. This card can indicate a findom or D/S relationship within the BDSM culture.

Key Points - Money [Reversed]

  • 6 of Pentacles reversed in a money reading, signifies an abuse of power and wealthy status. Or, it signifies ungratefulness for a received gift or help.
  • This can also represent receiving a gift or help in a dire time of need, with strings attached; someone will expect more than you can give in return.

Key Points - Career [Reversed]

  • In a reversed position, this card represents the abuse of power. Someone who has the power to help you and promote you – won’t do so, or at least not without strings attached.
  • Adversely, it can represent you in a position where you can abuse your power and hold something over someone’s head in order to make them act according to your machinations and desires.

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