Minor arcana · Pentacles (Earth)
Six of Pentacles
Giving and receiving in the right measure.
- Keywords
- Generosity · Sharing · Giving and receiving · Support · Financial balance
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Earth
AdviceGive generously and accept receiving.
What it means
A merchant holds a pair of scales and gives coins to two kneeling beggars. The Six of Pentacles speaks of generosity and the balance between giving and receiving: support, a loan, help that arrives. It also asks which side of the scales you are on and whether the exchange is fair.
In love
A relationship in which both contribute, or an imbalance to correct.
At work and with money
Pay rises, support, fair payment, mentoring.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Six of Pentacles mean in tarot?
Giving and receiving in the right measure. Give generously and accept receiving.
What does Six of Pentacles mean in love?
A relationship in which both contribute, or an imbalance to correct.
What does Six of Pentacles mean for work?
Pay rises, support, fair payment, mentoring.
Is Six of Pentacles a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Six of Pentacles usually says yes. Giving and receiving in the right measure.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other cards of Pentacles
Ace of PentaclesTwo of PentaclesThree of PentaclesFour of PentaclesFive of PentaclesSeven of PentaclesEight of PentaclesNine of PentaclesTen of PentaclesPage of PentaclesKnight of PentaclesQueen of PentaclesKing of Pentacles