Six of Pentacles: Tarot Card Meaning
The Six of Pentacles is the card of generosity, fairness and the flow of giving and receiving. In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck a well-dressed merchant holds scales in one hand while dropping coins into the hands of two kneeling beggars. The scene asks who gives, who receives and whether the exchange is fair.
Upright meaning
Upright, the Six of Pentacles points to generosity and balance. You may be giving, receiving or both. Share what you can with kindness, and accept help without shame. It is a card of fair exchange, charity and mutual support, and it reminds you that giving works best when it comes without strings.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the exchange is uneven. You may be giving too much, receiving with strings attached or feeling stuck in debt or dependence. Power may be at play in an act of giving. Be clear about what is fair, set healthy limits and make sure your generosity does not come at the cost of your own wellbeing.
In love
In love, the Six of Pentacles suggests a relationship with generous, balanced giving and receiving. Reversed, it points to one-sidedness, keeping score or using gifts to control.
In career
At work, it points to fair pay, bonuses, mentoring and support from colleagues. Reversed, it warns of unfair pay, strings attached to help or an unequal exchange.
As a yes or no answer
As a yes or no answer, the Six of Pentacles leans yes when upright, because fairness and support are on your side. Reversed, it becomes a maybe, so check for strings attached.
Advice from this card
Give or accept help this week with no strings, and be clear about what feels fair. Healthy exchange runs in both directions.
At a glance
- Arcana: Minor Arcana, suit card in the suit of Pentacles
- Element: earth, linked with money, work, health and the material world
- Number theme: harmony, generosity and moving forward
- Yes or no reading: Yes when upright, Maybe when reversed
Explore more cards
Continue with Five of Pentacles or Seven of Pentacles. You can also compare it with the Six of Wands, Six of Cups and Six of Swords. Or draw your own cards for a reading.