Five of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Exploring the Five of Pentacles Tarot Card Image

The Five of Pentacles Tarot card shows a man and a woman going through tough times. It’s snowing heavily, and the man has injured his leg and is using crutches. He looks like he had to leave somewhere in a hurry, as he’s not even wearing shoes. The woman, on the other hand, is dressed a bit better, but it’s clear her clothes aren’t suitable for such cold weather. Behind them, there’s a building that looks like a church with stained glass windows.

Diving Deep into the Five of Pentacles Tarot Card

The reason I love Tarot cards is that the images clearly explain the situations. Just by looking at the images, you can interpret them without any unnecessary details, which I really appreciate. With this card, for instance, you can intuitively understand it at first glance. The people in this card are obviously in a tough spot. It could be seen as a situation where their business failed, and they had to flee in the middle of the night, or as them walking through an unseen tunnel in search of a land of hope.

No matter how you interpret it, it’s clear that these two people are in a crisis. How frantic must they have been to flee reality without even putting on shoes? Walking barefoot in the snow means enduring the pain that cuts through to the bone, a pain unimaginable to those who haven’t experienced it. But these two don’t seem to care about that and are bravely pushing forward.

In a way, you can imagine a hopeful future where they’re not giving up and are moving toward their goals despite the hardships. But look closely behind them. There’s a building that looks like a church with stained glass windows. In medieval times, churches were the last refuge for those who had nowhere else to go, a place where they could momentarily forget their current suffering and find the strength to keep going. Of course, that time wouldn’t promise them an eternity of comfort. Just because they escape for a moment doesn’t mean they’ll achieve material wealth or inner peace. However, even brief moments like that can provide the strength they need to keep living through tough times.

But here’s the problem. Even though the church can provide that kind of refuge, if they don’t notice this opportunity and just walk past it, it won’t mean anything. The two people in the card have a chance to look around and ask for help. However, if they’re so overwhelmed by their difficult lives that they can’t recognize this opportunity, their bad situation won’t change.

Exploring the Five of Pentacles in Tarot Readings

If this card comes up in a Tarot reading, it can be interpreted as follows: You’re currently in a tough situation. If you can objectively assess your situation and use reason to navigate through it, there won’t be any problem. However, even though there are many helping hands around you, you’re not recognizing them. You’re taking the hard way when an easier path is available. So, this card advises you to reassess your situation and reach out for help if you need it.

Keywords

• Poverty, neediness, needing help, having hope.
• No time to look around.