Six of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning 

“An outcome of balance, including the karmic, the feminine, and the masculine.”

Whatever goes out comes back in – the adage finds its evidence in the Six of Pentacles. The man who appears generous is pouring out his wealth where it’s needed. You cannot escape others’ social and financial concerns. You get to decide how much you can contribute without emptying your cup. 

Six of Pentacles Upright

The man in the Six of Pentacles is not weighing how much, but to whom, only as well. The man eventually has to realize when the cycle of giving ends. Therefore, the scale in his hands becomes useful. When it feels light, he realizes he has nothing left to give. 

The tarotist has to distinguish who the querent represents in the card. Are they the figure in the center with a scale, or one of the two in need? The Six of Pentacles forecasts imbalance if you take no action. However, the man is often perceived as someone who emerges from the dark to help you out. 

Imagery 

A man dressed in a flamboyant outfit carrying a scale in his left hand. Two people sit on either side of him in shabby clothes, stretching out their palms in a gesture of receiving. He gently drops a few coins into the hands of a person to his right.  

Symbolic Interpretation 

The man in the center suggests someone with strong financial standing. His scale suggests the art of weighing and being careful about receiving and giving. The scale in the left hand symbolizes feminine energy that knows where to draw the line. The right hand handing out coins suggests the masculine energy that gives out generously. 

Upright Keywords

Karmic balance; balance of feminine and masculine energies; lack of alignment in lower chakras. 

Six of Pentacles Upright – Love, Career/Finances & Health

Six of Pentacles Upright in Love

• You are in a stronger stance in your relationship. 
• You can’t escape a toxic relationship because of your partner’s financial power. 
• You have given more than enough to help your relationship survive. 

Six of Pentacles Upright in Career/Finances 

• Be instinctive about giving and receiving. 
• Try not to help someone who never returns the favor. 
• Direct the generosity in the right direction. 

Six of Pentacles Upright in Health 

• You need to quit something/someone to regain your health and vitality. 
• You can make a fair contribution to the health industry. 
• You can be a good light worker. 

Six of Pentacles Reversed 

The man in the Six of Pentacles is dealing with the outcomes of giving excess. He has received criticism, especially from those he helped during a difficult time. The reversed Six of Pentacles suggests the need to withdraw your power.

Reversed Keywords

Giving out excess; feelings of inferiority; being judgmental; unable to hold yourself back. 

Six of Pentacles Reversed – Love, Career/Finances & Health  

Six of Pentacles Reversed in Love

• The querent is tired of living in a compromised relationship. 
• The relationship needs a major shift. 
• You are finally understanding the importance of balance in a relationship. 

Six of Pentacles Reversed in Career/Finances

• Time to put a hold on an investment without any returns. 
• You need to separate necessities from wants. 
• Search your roots; what are those core skills that can help you make money? 

Six of Pentacles Reversed in Health

• You have exhausted your energy and knowledge, making you feel empty inside. 
• A need for recuperation. 

What does the Six of Pentacles mean overall? 

• The querent needs a financial breakthrough. 
• It suggests financial dependence. Either the querent is dependent, or someone depends on them. 
• The querent has to balance people’s expectations with their limitations. 

Did you enjoy learning about the Six of Pentacles? Take your next step and see what the Seven of Pentacles unfolds.

P.S. Here is a basic interpretation for the Six of Pentacles. Remember: Your psyche does the reading, not the cards. Practice to become more confident and effortless in your readings. Staying detached from an outcome, for you or your client, is the best way to achieve it. 

With Love, 

Aartie 💗