Six of Pentacles – The Balance of Giving
Keywords (Upright): generosity, sharing, support, balance, receiving help Keywords (Reversed): strings attached, inequality, dependence, selfishness, unpaid debts
Description A wealthy figure distributes coins to two beggars, holding balanced scales in one hand. The imagery reflects not just charity, but discernment in giving—ensuring fairness and restoring equilibrium where needed. It suggests cycles of wealth, service, and reciprocity.
The Six of Pentacles (also known as the Six of Disks) represents the flow of resources—whether you are giving, receiving, or balancing both.
Upright Meaning This card signals a time of generosity and support. You may be in a position to offer help, resources, or guidance, or you may be the one in need. Either way, the exchange is meaningful. True giving comes without expectation, and true receiving comes with humility. The Six of Pentacles encourages you to honor the role you're in and to trust the cycle of abundance.
Reversed Meaning Reversed, the Six of Pentacles or Six of Disks points to imbalance in giving and receiving. You may be overextending, enabling dependency, or giving with expectations. Alternatively, you might feel overlooked, unsupported, or unwilling to accept help due to pride. Reassess your relationships with generosity, self-worth, and fairness.
Summary The Six of Pentacles is the card of exchange, charity, and balance. Upright, it highlights generosity and support. Reversed, it warns of uneven dynamics or conditions placed on giving. Whether viewed as Pentacles or Disks, this card reminds you: true abundance flows when giving and receiving are rooted in respect and balance.