The scales
Measured generosity: the giver decides how much and to whom.
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Minor Arcana · Pentacles · 6
Six of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning
The Six of Pentacles is giving and receiving. A man holding scales hands out coins to those who ask. This card is about generosity, help, charity and fair exchange.
Upright
- generosity
- help
- exchange
- charity
- fairness
Reversed
- dependence
- inequality
- help with strings attached
- debts
- exploitation
Yes or no
Yes
“Yes,” especially if you are asking for help or support — you will receive it.
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- 6
- Element
- Earth
- Astrology
- Moon in Taurus
Card symbolism in our deck
In Heinrich Pangrau’s deck, the Six of Pentacles shows a man in a cap holding scales in one hand and dropping coins into outstretched palms with the other. Below are two figures: a man who is asking, and a woman who sits wrapped in a cloak.
Falling coins
Help is arriving right now — the resource is passing from hand to hand.
The one who asks and the one who sits
He receives while she waits: help is not always shared equally.
Pentacles all around
There are enough resources; the question is how they are distributed.
Six of Pentacles meaning
The upright Six of Pentacles is a time of exchange: you help others or receive help, a salary, a grant, a gift.
The card speaks of an honest balance: giving and receiving are equally important.
Six of Pentacles reversed
The reversed Six of Pentacles means inequality: help with strings attached, dependence, debts, a “master and petitioner” relationship.
Sometimes a person gives away so much that they are left with nothing.
Six of Pentacles in love, work, money and health
Love and relationships
Upright Mutual care, generosity, an equal contribution to the relationship.
Reversed An unequal relationship in which one person gives and the other only takes.
Feelings This person wants to take care of you and share with you.
Work and career
Upright Fair pay, a bonus, help from colleagues, an investor.
Reversed Being underpaid, dependence on your boss.
Money
Upright Money is coming in — a salary, a debt repaid, a grant.
Reversed Debts, unfair loan terms.
Health
Upright Help from specialists and loved ones. Tarot is not a substitute for a doctor.
Reversed Caring for others at your own expense.
Six of Pentacles as a person
As a person: generous, a philanthropist, a patron, a mentor.
The card’s advice
Upright Share what you have in abundance.
Reversed Help without humiliating anyone — and do not accept help with strings attached yourself.
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Six of Pentacles as the card of the day
As the card of the day: a good day to help someone or to accept help.
Combinations with other cards
- Six of Pentacles + Five of PentaclesHelp at a difficult moment.
- Six of Pentacles + JusticeFair distribution.
- Six of Pentacles + King of PentaclesA patron, an investor.
- Six of Pentacles + The DevilDependence on the one who gives.
- Six of Pentacles + Ace of CupsSincere generosity of the heart.
Frequently asked questions about Six of Pentacles
Is the Six of Pentacles a yes or no card?
Yes, help will come.
What does the Six of Pentacles mean in relationships?
Mutual care or an unequal exchange.
What does the Six of Pentacles reversed mean?
Inequality, debts, help with strings attached.
What does the Six of Pentacles mean as the card of the day?
A day of helping and exchange.