Six of pentacles Tarot Card Meanings

Minor Arcana Tarot

Six of pentacles Tarot Card Meanings

Upright Card Meaning

Wealth has little use if it is hoarded in a cellar while outside, others starve. Material prosperity is best enjoyed when shared with others, food tastes sweeter when prepared in a banquet, especially when one dines with those who are in greatest need of a feast.
The Six of Pentacles is a call for generosity, for sharing. This is a card of justice, for there is no justice in keeping wealth in one’s pockets while others starve. It is also a card of community, as one day we may be in the position of the givers and then find ourselves in desperate need of assistance on the next.
Perhaps you are finding yourself in a better financial position than before, in that case go forth and share it generously. Not only is charity a virtue, it is a spiritual blessing for you to share your wealth and you may find yourself feeling better. Or, you might be in the position where someone is offering you a gift that you desperately need. Do not be ashamed to take it, the wheel of time turns continuously and soon you may be in a position to return the favor.

Minor Arcana Tarot

Six of pentacles Tarot Card Meanings

Reversed Card Meaning

The Six of Pentacles reversed exposes the nasty underbelly of charity. Instead of giving because it is the right thing to do, a rich man gives to wield power, to feed on the obsequious gratitude of those he considers beneath him. A villain does not give gifts freely, but always plans to collect. This card may be a call to beware of certain gifts or to examine your own motives when giving. Are you giving your wealth to others because you understand their need, or because you are looking to raise your own profile? You may hide this from others, but the fates know and may seek to humble you.
The Six of Pentacles reversed not only questions the magnanimity of the giving rich man but the wealth itself. Perhaps the card is referring to someone who is flashy with money but is actually riddled with debts. For many people, money is a way to hide what they feel is missing from their lives, but the deception can only last for so long, especially if others filled with jealousy are only waiting to tear them down. Do not be one of them.