Upright Keywords
generosity, charity, community, material help, support, sharing, giving and receiving, gratitude
Reversed Keywords
power dynamics, abuse of generosity, strings attached gifts, inequality, extortion
In the imageon the Six of Pentacles, there is a man who is dressed in purple robes. Thecolor purple symbolizes is the status and wealth of this man. He hasa scale that is balanced in one hand, which stands for equality and fairness.We are reminded of the Justice tarot card, which suggests karma, cause andeffect, and that we receive what we give. His other hand is giving moneyto two beggars who are kneeling at his feet. The Six of Pentacles suggeststhat you are in a secure enough position to give to others withoutaffecting your own stability.
The Six ofPentacles means is that you are in a position where you have a goodrelationship with your income. Like the main figure in the card, the amount ofmoney that you bring in and your expenses are balanced well, and you arefortunate enough to not have any stress. You are also grateful for allthat you own and can happily share your wealth with others. As you cantell from the imagery in the card, the Six of Pentacles can be aboutcharity. You can either be the man giving away money to the needy, or abeggar gratefully receiving what you need from wealthy donor.
As you can tell fromthe imagery in the card, the Six of Pentacles can be about charity.You can either be the man giving away money to the needy, or a beggargratefully receiving what you need from wealthy donor.
If the card isshowing that you are the giver, you have built up wealth, and you are nowable to help others with financial assistance. You may have lived long enoughin the darkness of the Five of Pentacles to be able to see the light. Youare thinking about giving to charities or helping someone who could needyour support and was in the same position you were before. The Six of Pentaclesdoes not have to be about material gifts or money, it can also mean yourtime and presence.
If the card is showing you are one of the beggars, you could be receivingsomeone else’s charity. This could help you recover, so take the help - youwill be able to repay the kindness in the future. You may also be able tofind ways of becoming self-sufficient in the future. Despite this situation,you should be mindful that you should not become desperate or submissiveduring this time.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
supportive relationship, generous lover
mentor, being a valued employee, investors
financial support, donations
Kindness andgenerosity characterizes your relationship, with the 6 of Pentacles tarot lovemeaning. Your partner may be very supportive of you emotionally and financiallyas you are pursuing your goals. You may be going to school, or starting a newbusiness venture, but perhaps a bit fearful on what the risk could do to yourpartnership. But you may find a happy surprise in your partner’s willingness tohelp you achieve that goal. Remember however, to keep the partnership balanced.Be giving and reciprocate to your partner in other ways, to show how much youappreciate them. In this way, your relationship thrives. If you’re single, youmay find that you or another person’s generosity with energy, time or resourcescan lead to love.
If you drawthe 6 of Pentacles in a work tarot spread, there may be a more senior person atyour workplace that is ready to help you achieve your career goals. This mentorcan be very generous with their time and their energy in helping you succeed,and attain more skills and a higher status within your career path. The 6 ofPentacles can also signal that your workplace puts a high value on yourcontributions. If you’re looking for a new job, this card can suggest that thechanges will be even better than you expected. If you own your own business,this card can suggest investors, or folks that are willing to help you growyour business.
You’re likelyto find much generosity within your community at the moment. If you’ve had adream to start a project or a business, you may find many people willing tohelp you make this a reality. Go out and ask, pitch your idea, create akickstarter campaign, tell people what you want to build. Your passion islikely to inspire others to help in whatever way they can. On the other hand,you may find that you’re in the position of giving others your material supportright now. You may now be in a comfortable position where you can affordhelping others.
The Six ofPentacles reversed can suggest that charity can be one-way. If you haveloaned someone money, you should not be expecting your money to be paid back,or your favor to be returned in the future. You should be cautious about thepeople you are lending money to, especially if you are not financially stable.You could also have problems with spending and giving away more than you canreally afford.
The Six of Pentacles reversed can also warn you about the debts that youhave. This could mean that you are in over your head and it is going to comeback and be a major problem in the future. You should also be careful ofentering business endeavors during this time because you could end up with ahuge loss, instead of getting a return on your investment.
The last Six of Pentacles reversal meaning is that there is selfishness relatedto giving and charity. This may mean that you are willing to give othersin a way that is not to benefit them, but to benefit yourself. You should becautious that you are not just being charitable to prove you are giving orgenerous to others. The source of generosity should be selfless, not selfish.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
unfair power dynamics, taking advantage of love, controlling lover
hidden agendas, quid pro quo, sucking up to bosses
lack of help, unfair loans, gifts with strings attached, resentment
Power dynamicsand imbalances can create big problems within your relationship with thereversed 6 of Pentacles tarot love meaning. Should one partner always be givingand giving, and the other receiving, one person can feel taken advantage of andresentful, while the other can feel trapped and dependent. It is alwaysimportant to maintain a level of independence and self-sufficiency in therelationship. The dynamics here must be corrected again in order for thisrelationship to become healthy. Those who are single may want to be wary ofpartners that create this power imbalance; avoid being too generous or toodependent on your romantic relationships.
Beware ofpeople in your workplace that can seem helpful and generous, but may havehidden agendas. Someone may abuse their position of power, or offer you help.But these create the circumstances for feeling that you 'owe' them later on.They may ask you to do something at the cost of your honor. If you’re someonewith power, remember to give your help without asking anything in return; youmust have memories of what it was like when you were younger. If you’re someonethat is receiving help, be sure not to abuse that help. Are you sucking up tosomeone whose position or status can aid you? This may be more obvious toothers than you think. Avoid that temptation and remain honest with yourselfand others.
If you’ve beenlooking for financial help, it may look bleak right now. It doesn’t seem likethere are others that can offer you what you need. If you do find someonewilling to help you, be cautious. Check that your loan terms are fair, or thatgifts don’t come with strings attached. Otherwise, you may find yourself inbigger trouble than you are now. If you’re someone who is in the position togive, avoid feelings of resentment, or taking advantage of your financialcomfort. Alternatively, you may be the one being taken advantage of; ensurethat your financial assistance goes to who you want it to go to by giving itdirectly. Beware of scams that prey on kind hearts.
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