Tarot Card Symbolism: The Six of Pentacles Reversed

Approximately half of all Tarot readers read those cards appearing upside down in a spread as having reversed meanings. If you are one of them, the Six of Pentacles in its reversed position implies that debts and a general shortage of funds will last for a while longer. You'll have to watch your finances carefully. Don't let anyone persuade you to give away or risk more than you can afford. Caution is advised.

Tarot Card Symbolism: The Six of Pentacles of the Minor Arcana

The Six of Pentacles of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the sixth card of the Suit of Pentacles. It follows the Five of Pentacles. It is the embodiment of personal gratification and generosity.

The Symbolism of the Six of Pentacles Tarot Card

This card is represented by a man dressed in fine robes. He would appear to be a merchant. At his feet crouch two people, both of whom appear to be less fortunate than he is himself. He weighs his money carefully in a scale, and then distributes it to those who need it more than he does. He is the very picture of generosity and six golden pentacles are arranged around him.

The General Interpretation of the Six of Pentacles Card

When appearing in a spread, this card implies a great deal of generosity. However, this is not generosity for generosity’s sake, but rather to achieve personal gratification. While this should not cheapen the generosity of the merchant, it does put it in perspective. While he is a good man, he is not unfailingly generous with either his time or his money.

The Inner Meaning of the Six of Pentacles in Tarot

The Six of Pentacles is the image of deliberation and vigilance. The man, this merchant who appears so well off, is carefully weighing the coins he gives out to the beggar people who surround him. He does indeed give of himself — in this case, his material wealth — to the needy and distressed, but he does this carefully.

At his core, the merchant understands that he cannot satisfy all those who surround him. While they may wish he was more generous, he knows that he cannot make everyone happy all of the time. He must be cautious as he gives of himself, never giving what he does not have.

This card, the Six of Pentacles, suggests that the individual who drew this card must be wary of giving too much of himself. It reflects the idea that generosity is indeed to be praised, but one should not be faulted for saying ‘no’ when appropriate. Denying another that which one cannot afford to lose in the first place is not a cruelty, but a practicality.

The Seven of Pentacles follows this card.

Tarot Card Symbolism: The Five of Pentacles Reversed

If you choose to read those Tarot cards appearing upside down in a spread as having their own unique reversed meanings, the Five of Pentacles in its reversed position indicates that with a bit of luck and a sensible attitude, loss and lonliness will end soon. However, if a greedy or careless attitude over money prevails, you will lose more than you can afford.

Tarot Card Symbolism: The Five of Pentacles of the Minor Arcana

The Five of Pentacles of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the fifth card of the Suit of Pentacles. It follows the Four of Pentacles. It is the embodiment of a difficult situation and material troubles.

The Symbolism of the Five of Pentacles Tarot Card

This card is represented by two figures who have obviously fallen on hard times. One appears to be an older woman, wrapped in rags and barefoot. The second is a man on crutches with a bell around his neck. They both are trudging through the snow.

In the background is a stained glass window, maybe to a church, temple, or chapel. The exact location is unclear. In this window, five golden pentacles can be seen.

The General Interpretation of the Five of Pentacles Card

When appearing in a spread, this card implies a grim or hard situation, one that is difficult to escape. The individual may feel trapped by indecision, or might simply feel as if they are ‘left out in the cold’ by others. Despite these feelings, the individual must remain determined if he wishes to find a way out.

This card is an indicator of definite material troubles. It could be as severe as destitution, as suggested by the picture. It could also be less severe, but just as troubling, such as the loss of a job or a reduction in pay. This is a situation where one must rely on oneself to get out of the present situation.

The Inner Meaning of the Five of Pentacles is Tarot

The Five of Pentacles is the image of material troubles and difficult situations. However, the stained glass window indicates charities and hope. This hope, while elusive, is definitely worth fighting for, even if the present situation does seem hopeless at the moment.

This card also suggests that someone might be in need of aid. The individual who draws this card will likely be drawn to someone or something, slowly but surely. The bell around the man’s neck suggests that this call will be insistent, and almost impossible to ignore. Indeed, it should not be ignored, for as difficult as the present situation may be, there are those who are in truly dire need.

On another level, this is also a card of love or friendship, despite difficult times. In this case, it often indicates that one must stay a true friend to those experiencing hardship.

The Six of Pentacles follows this card.