Six of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

A merchant weighs coins on scales and gives to those in need. The Six of Pentacles is generosity and the balance of giving and receiving.

• Suit:Pentacles — Earth
• Keywords:generosity, charity, sharing, fairness
• Reversed:strings attached, debt, inequality
• Yes or no:Yes

What the card shows

A merchant holds a set of scales and drops coins into the hand of one of two kneeling people.

Giving, measured fairly.

Upright meaning

Upright, the Six of Pentacles shows generosity, help and fair exchange — giving or receiving support.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, imbalance, debt or help with strings attached.

In love and relationships

In love, balanced give and take.

In work and money

At work, bonuses and fair pay. With money, loans or gifts.

As advice

Give what you can, accept what you need.

In Marseille and Thoth

In the Tarot de Marseille the Six of Coins shows coins in columns with flowers. In the Thoth deck the card is Success.

Questions to reflect on

• Where am I giving or receiving?
• Is the exchange fair?
• Whom could I help?

Frequently asked questions