Six of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning
Exploring the Six of Pentacles Tarot Card Image
The Six of Pentacles Tarot card shows three people. One of them looks like he’s of higher status than the other two. He’s holding a scale and handing out coins to the other two, who are dressed in rags and not even wearing shoes. It seems like the man giving out the coins is their landlord or something.

© of all Tarot images belong to
Lo Scarabeo
Diving Deep into the Six of Pentacles Tarot Card
This card represents the distribution of wealth. Whether it’s through a salary or charity, it’s about money being given out by one person to others. Not everyone can do this. It shows that this man is incredibly wealthy since he can manage his surplus while maintaining his own wealth. If he’s giving out of kindness, it also shows that he has a generous nature.
Another thing to notice about this card is that the man is holding a scale. The scale also appears in The Justice Tarot Card. It has plates on both sides, so when you measure weight, you place a standard weight on one side and the item to be measured on the other. In other words, the standard weight is not objective but is chosen by the person doing the measuring. This makes it quite subjective. Similarly, the distribution of wealth is not based on a societal agreement but is done according to the whims of the wealthy person.
Exploring the Six of Pentacles in Tarot Readings
When this card comes up in a tarot reading, it can be interpreted in two ways. First, from the perspective of the wealthy person giving out money. In this case, your life is currently abundant. You have no reason to ask for help from others, and in fact, many people might flock to you because of your wealth. This means there will be opportunities for money to go out. You need to be cautious about this situation. If you don’t set your own standards, money might slip away here and there without you even noticing. So, make sure to establish clear criteria. Also, turning down requests from others is not easy. If you worry about not winning people’s hearts when you say no, the balance of power shifts. Learn to decline politely. And always remember that you hold the power.
The second interpretation is from the perspective of the person receiving the money. In this case, it means that money is coming your way. If you’ve been struggling financially, your situation is about to improve significantly. This help might come in the form of support, and it’s more likely to come from an individual rather than a company or a group of people. The important thing is that whether it’s financial or emotional support, something big is going to happen that will positively change your current situation.
Keywords
- Money coming in, your negative situation improving, receiving help.
- Money going out, inability to practice restraint.