Minor Arcana · Pentacles
Six of Pentacles
Upright meaning
The flow of give and take is good today. What you give comes back to you.
Reversed meaning
One side may be doing all the giving or all the taking. Rebalance it.
Work
Good for trading help. Your request for support is likely to be accepted.
Love
A small gesture means a lot. Look after them with no strings attached.
Money
Good day to settle money you lent or are owed.
Keywords
sharing, give and take, fair exchange
Six of Pentacles: picture and symbols
A well-dressed figure holds a set of scales in one hand and drops coins to one of two kneeling people with the other, six pentacles floating above. Six is about restoring balance, and in the suit of money and daily life it means giving and receiving, sharing and fair exchange. The scales show that generosity also needs standards and balance. You may be the giver or the receiver here, so the card asks where you stand right now.
Upright, in more depth
Giving and receiving flow smoothly. Requests for help are likely to be accepted, and kindness you show tends to come back. Lend a hand to a busy coworker or give a small gift to someone you are grateful to. At work, it is a good time to raise fair pay or support. Ask fairly, with reasons, and you may hear a good answer. If you are on the receiving end, simply showing thanks keeps the flow going.
Reversed, in more depth
The balance of give and take can tip to one side. You may feel you always adjust and care for others with nothing coming back. Or you may have grown used to receiving and started taking someone's effort for granted. Now is the time to rebalance relationships and money fairly. If there is money you lent or a settlement you postponed, wrap it up gently. Kindness with strings attached can be politely declined.
When Six of Pentacles shows up
- Before asking for support or a raise
Ask fairly with clear reasons and you are likely to be heard. - Unsure whether to lend money to a friend
Lend only what you can spare and set clear terms. That protects the friendship too. - After receiving a big favor
Be sure to say thanks. A small return keeps the good flow going.
Cards that pair well
Justice, The Empress. With Justice, fair exchange and rightful reward are emphasized. With The Empress, generous sharing comes back as abundance.
FAQ
Does the Six of Pentacles mean money is coming?
It can arrive as help or reward, like a grant, a bonus or someone's goodwill. You may also be the one sharing, so it is most accurate to read it as a time of fair give and take.
I feel like only one side gives in my relationship.
That is closer to the reversed meaning. Rather than storing up hurt, say what you need honestly. Realigning expectations and roles restores balance, and setting a line that protects your heart matters too.
About the Pentacles suit
The Earth suit: money, results at work, your body and daily life. It deals with the things you can hold in your hands.
As their hidden feelings
They want to give to you and return the kindness they've received.
In a reunion reading
Give and take needs to feel even. If you're both ready to share, the flow turns good.
As a yes or no answer: Yes
This card is about fair give and take, so the answer is yes. Try yes or no tarot →