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Minor Arcana · Pentacles · 5
Five of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning
The Five of Pentacles is hard times. Two poorly dressed people trudge through the snow past a lit window with pentacles. This card is about need, loneliness and loss — and about help that is closer than it seems.
Upright
- need
- loss
- loneliness
- hardship
- isolation
Reversed
- recovery
- help
- way out of a crisis
- accepting support
- hope
Yes or no
No
“No” for now: this is a difficult period. But help is close by — you just need to see it.
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- 5
- Element
- Earth
- Astrology
- Mercury in Taurus
Card symbolism in our deck
In Heinrich Pangrau’s deck, the Five of Pentacles shows two people in rags walking through the snow: a woman with a stick and a man pressing his hand to his chest. Behind them is a stone wall with a stained-glass window of five pentacles.
The stained-glass window with pentacles
Behind the wall there is warmth and help, but the travelers walk past without looking up.
Two together
Even in need, a person is not entirely alone — there is someone beside them walking the same road.
The stick and the hand on the chest
Physical and emotional exhaustion.
Five of Pentacles meaning
The upright Five of Pentacles means financial difficulties, job loss, illness, a feeling of being rejected.
The card shows that help exists, but pride or shame keeps you from asking for it.
Five of Pentacles reversed
The reversed Five of Pentacles is a way out of the crisis: work and help appear, and health improves.
The person allows themselves to accept support.
Five of Pentacles in love, work, money and health
Love and relationships
Upright Difficulties in the couple, feeling lonely next to your partner — or standing together against hardship.
Reversed The relationship survives the hard times and grows stronger.
Feelings This person is having a hard time right now. They may feel unworthy or rejected.
Work and career
Upright Being laid off, a lack of orders, a difficult period in business.
Reversed A new job after a break, recovery.
Money
Upright A shortage of money, debts, losses.
Reversed Your financial situation is improving.
Health
Upright A weakened state that needs care. Tarot is not a substitute for a doctor; please seek medical help.
Reversed Recovery.
Five of Pentacles as a person
As a person: someone going through hard times who needs support, or someone who feels like an outcast.
The card’s advice
Upright Ask for help — there is no shame in it.
Reversed Accept support and take small steps upward.
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Five of Pentacles as the card of the day
As the card of the day: a day to save money and be gentle with yourself.
Combinations with other cards
- Five of Pentacles + Six of PentaclesHelp at a difficult moment.
- Five of Pentacles + The StarHope after a crisis.
- Five of Pentacles + Ten of SwordsFinancial rock bottom.
- Five of Pentacles + The HermitIsolation and loneliness.
- Five of Pentacles + Ace of PentaclesA new source of income.
Frequently asked questions about Five of Pentacles
Is the Five of Pentacles a yes or no card?
No for now, but help is close by.
What does the Five of Pentacles mean in relationships?
Difficulties, loneliness, or overcoming hardship together.
What does the Five of Pentacles reversed mean?
A way out of the crisis and accepting help.
What does the Five of Pentacles mean as the card of the day?
A day to be gentle with yourself and save money.