Six of Pentacles Keywords: Charity, Giving, Receiving, Sharing

Six of Pentacles Tarot Card Description

A well-dressed man, possibly a merchant, holds golden scales with one hand and is giving coins to a beggar with the other hand. There are two beggars kneeling in front of the man with their hands outstretched. From the pocket of one of their cloaks we can see a slip of something red poking out.

What the Six of Pentacles Means in a Tarot Reading

One of the keys to interpreting the Six of Pentacles is to decide which of the figures represents you. Are you the merchant giving charity? Are you the person receiving the coins? Or are you the person with something hidden in your pocket? When you’ve considered this and chosen who represents you, then think about who the others in the card might be.

This is giving and receiving. Perhaps you’re in a position now where you can help others. If money was tight in the past, it no longer is. You have enough now that you can afford to share generously with others. You’re careful not to give more than you can afford, and you try to give fairly and to those who most need your help.

Take note of the man with something poking out of his pocket, however. Is someone taking advantage of you? Or is someone not being entirely truthful? There’s a possibility that everything isn’t what it seems, and you’re advised to be alert and to take notice of what’s happening around you.

Or perhaps it’s you that needs help. Maybe your bills are mounting up and you need some help getting your head above water. Whatever your situation you can rest assured that help is on the way.

Despite the small cautionary note to be aware of your surroundings, this is a card of charity, generosity, and benevolence. It’s about giving and receiving justly and fairly.

Six of Pentacles Love and Relationships Tarot Meanings

There’s generosity and kindness in the relationship you’re reading about. There’s sharing and exchange of love, affection, ideas, money. You’re in a relationship with someone who cares for you, supports you, and looks out for you and you do the same for your partner.

If you’re not in a relationship, it’s likely that one like this on your horizon. Both you and your partner will be loved and supported in the relationship.

Six of Pentacles Career Tarot Meanings

You’re in a position where you can help others. Perhaps you can help by providing a service at a reduced rate, or even for free. Or maybe you can help someone in your company by mentoring them, or by helping them with their promotion prospects. Or you may be in a position where you can donate some of your earnings to charity.

Take some time to consider how you might be of assistance to someone. You might even be approached by someone asking for help. The Six of Pentacles shows you giving this help with generosity.

Equally, you may be the one receiving help. If you need it, then know that help is on the way.