Six of Pentacles in Tarot

The Six of Pentacles is the card of generosity. Giving and receiving in just the right measure.

What Six of Pentacles means

The Six of Pentacles speaks of sharing: helping those in need, or receiving help when you need it. It is the balance between those who have and those who don’t.

In a spread, it points to financial support, fair loans, gifts and generous gestures.

It asks you to reflect on the balance in your relationships: who gives, who receives.

The card image

A wealthy man, holding a set of scales in one hand, gives coins to two kneeling beggars. The scales are fairness in sharing; the coins he gives are generosity.

Six of Pentacles in love

In love, a relationship where both give and receive. Watch out for power imbalances — one who always gives, the other who only takes.

What do they feel for me? Six of Pentacles in feelings

For “How do they feel about me?”, the Six of Pentacles shows affection and a wish to take care of you. This person wants to give you something — attention, support, time.

Six of Pentacles at work

At work, a raise, a bonus, support, mentoring. Also work in social fields.

Six of Pentacles and money

In finances, money that comes through help or generosity, or your chance to help someone else.

Six of Pentacles reversed

Reversed, it speaks of debts, help with strings attached or an imbalance between giving and receiving.

Combinations with other cards

Six of Pentacles with the Five of Pentacles: help that gets you through hard times.

Six of Pentacles with Justice: a fair financial agreement.

Six of Pentacles with the Four of Pentacles: difficulty sharing.

Six of Pentacles in a yes-or-no reading

In Yes or No Tarot, Six of Pentacles answers yes. The full answer, with the why, depends on your question.

Mestre Cruz's advice

Give without expecting anything in return, and accept help without shame. Money, like love, needs to flow.

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