Six of Pentacles Card Meaning

Six of Pentacles traditionally depicts a man who is dressed in a purple robe and with a balanced scale in one hand and money for two beggars in another. The purple cloak is associated with wealth and nobility while the scale represents balance and fairness. The Six of Pentacles, like the other pentacles, is connected to the physical world and often represents material things.

Keywords:

Upright: Giving, gratitude, generosity, charity

Reversed: Extortion, power dynamics, abuse of giving  

Six of Pentacles Upright

When seen upright, the Six of Pentacles represents having a good balance with your resources and indicates that you are in a position to help others. On the other hand, if you have been having a hard time in the past, the card may also indicate that someone is going to be helping you in the near future.   

Six of Pentacles Reversed

When seen in reverse, the card warns you to be cautious about lending and receiving gifts. If you’re lending money, you may not be getting it back for a while- if ever. On the other hand, you may be lending more than you can afford.

The Six of Pentacles in reverse might also mean selfishness and greed. If you’re giving to others to benefit yourself, the spirit of helping others is lost.

Six of Pentacles in a Love Reading

Upright: When seen in a love reading, the Six of Pentacles symbolizes generosity within a relationship. Your partner may be supporting you during a difficult or risky time in your life such as new business ventures or going back to school. If this is the case, remember to support your partner in other ways to show your appreciation. If you’re single, you may be seeking a partner who is generous with their energy and time.   

Reversed: Seeing Six of Pentacles in reverse in a love reading means that your relationship dynamics may be out of balance. You might feel like you’re giving much more than the other person in a relationship or that you’re feeling trapped. If the latter is the case, set boundaries, and make sure you still have your independence. If the former is the case, talk to your partner about your concerns. If you’re not in a relationship, be careful about giving, or taking, too much from a potential partner.

Six of Pentacles in a Career Reading

Upright: Seeing Six of Pentacles in a career reading indicates that there are individuals who are able to help you at work. This may be a boss who is ready to mentor you and who is very generous with their time. If you have your own business, you may have investors or other individuals who are willing to help you grow.  If you’re looking for a new job, you will find a great new position.
 
Reversed: When Six of Pentacles turns up reversed in a career reading, you are being warned to be aware of people at work who may have a hidden agenda. On the other hand, someone may be abusing their power by asking you to do something that you don’t think is right.

Six of Pentacles in Finances

Upright: When seen upright, the Six of Pentacles is tied to generosity within your community. If you’ve been waiting to start a project or business and need the help of others, now is the time to ask. On the other hand, you may feel like you’re actually the one in a position to help others right now.

Reversed: Six of Pentacles reversed in a reading about finances warns you to be careful when accepting things because there may be strings attached. If you’re looking for a loan, be careful to check the terms. If you’re in a position where you’re helping someone financially, make sure that the person is not taking advantage of your generous nature. Also, beware of scams.    

Six of Pentacles yes/no

Now, it is the time to apply the accumulated knowledge and gained experiences. You can share your ideas and insights openly, without fear of being rejected and criticized. With every endeavor, you can always count on the support of loved ones and friends. Other general meanings are:
when a good period comes in life, you should not be content with what you have but keep moving forward;
in business and career, one can hope for stability, and if there are unfinished projects, they will bring the expected result;
you will have a strong willingness to help others, don't suppress it, and try to give more than you take.
The answer is definitely yes, however, be ready to understand your own motives, desires, and true needs better.