Six of Pentacles
Giving and receiving fairly.
Giving and receiving in balance. Be fair with resources.
- generosity
- sharing
- fairness
Element: Earth
What the card shows
A well-dressed man holds scales in one hand and gives coins to two kneeling figures with the other. A stack of coins is at the side.
Six is the number of harmony. The scales show fairness. The card is about the flow of resources, and it also asks who holds power in the exchange.
▲Upright
Generosity, fairness and mutual support.
Is the give and take in my life fair?
▼Reversed
Debt, one-sided giving, or conditions on help.
Who is holding the scales in this situation?
Six of Pentacles in a reading
In love
Giving and receiving care evenly.
Reversed: Debt, one-sided giving, or conditions on help.
At work
Fair pay, mentoring, sharing resources.
Its shadow side: strings attached, uneven power.
As one of the Pentacles
Work, money and the body. The suit's element is Earth. It shows where in daily life the reading plays out.
Related cards
The other sixes, and The Lovers, Major Arcana card 6: the same stage of a story in other parts of life.
The Lovers
Six of Wands
Six of Cups
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Questions about Six of Pentacles
What does Six of Pentacles mean in tarot?
Generosity, fairness and mutual support. Keywords: generosity, sharing, fairness.
What does Six of Pentacles mean reversed?
Debt, one-sided giving, or conditions on help. Blocked: unable to give or receive. Excess: giving to control. Fading: support running out.
What does Six of Pentacles mean in love?
Giving and receiving care evenly.
What does Six of Pentacles mean for work?
Fair pay, mentoring, sharing resources.
What question does Six of Pentacles ask?
Upright: Is the give and take in my life fair? Reversed: Who is holding the scales in this situation?
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