Symbolism
A wealthy merchant holds a pair of scales in one hand and gives coins to a kneeling person with the other. Another person waits beside him. The scales show that giving should be fair and balanced. The card is about the flow of resources between people.
Six of Pentacles upright
The Six of Pentacles is about generosity and balance. You may be the one who gives, or the one who receives help. Both are valuable. Share what you can and accept support with gratitude.
Six of Pentacles reversed
Reversed, the Six of Pentacles suggests an imbalance: giving too much, or help that comes with strings attached. Check that the exchange is fair.
Reversed keywords: imbalance, strings attached, debt.
Six of Pentacles in love and relationships
Mutual care and generosity. Make sure giving flows both ways.
Six of Pentacles in love: feelings, reversed, yes or no →
Six of Pentacles at work and in your career
Fair pay, support from a mentor or the chance to help others.
Six of Pentacles and money
Sharing and fair exchange, where both sides feel the deal was decent.
Is Six of Pentacles a yes or no card?
Upright, the Six of Pentacles is a yes. Reversed it is a maybe: check the conditions.
Six of Pentacles in a spread
In the past position it points to where this began: generosity and a fair balance between giving and receiving. That earlier chapter still colors the situation now.
In the present position it names the energy around you right now: generosity, giving and receiving, sharing.
In the future position it shows where things are heading if nothing changes, and what you can do about it: give generously and receive gracefully.
The card’s advice
Give generously and receive gracefully.
Pentacles: Earth: money, work and the body.
Frequently asked questions
What does Six of Pentacles mean in tarot?
The Six of Pentacles is about generosity and balance. You may be the one who gives, or the one who receives help. Both are valuable. Share what you can and accept support with gratitude.
Is Six of Pentacles a yes or no card?
Upright, the Six of Pentacles is a yes. Reversed it is a maybe: check the conditions.
What does Six of Pentacles reversed mean?
Reversed, the Six of Pentacles suggests an imbalance: giving too much, or help that comes with strings attached. Check that the exchange is fair.
What does Six of Pentacles mean in love?
Mutual care and generosity. Make sure giving flows both ways.