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Minor Arcana

69. Six of Pentacles

Sharing upon the scales

The Six of Pentacles is generosity, giving and receiving, and fair exchange. A benefactor shares coins while holding a balanced scale — a card of charity, support, and the healthy flow of resources between people.

A merchant holding a set of scales gives coins to kneeling poor folk, six pentacles set above. The Six of Pentacles stands for generosity, sharing, and the balance of give and take. It is the card of bestowing what you have fairly and keeping it flowing.

Upright

generositygiving and receivingsupportfairnesscharity
Love
In love, the Six of Pentacles is about balance in giving and receiving, generosity, and mutual support. A healthy relationship shares care, effort, and kindness fairly between both partners. It's a good time to give generously and also to graciously receive. Watch for any imbalance where one gives far more. Love thrives on a fair, generous exchange.
Career
Professionally, the Six of Pentacles suggests generosity, fair reward, or support flowing to or from you. You may receive help, recognition, or a fair reward for your work, or be in a position to help others. It's a good time for mentorship, fair dealings, and mutual support. Give and receive with integrity. Fairness and generosity build goodwill.
Money
Financially, the Six of Pentacles points to generosity, charity, or a fair flow of money. You may be giving to others, receiving help, or sharing your abundance. It's a good time for balanced giving and receiving — donating, lending fairly, or accepting support gracefully. Keep the exchange fair and healthy. Sharing wealth wisely benefits everyone.
Relationships
With people, the Six of Pentacles favors generosity, support, and balanced give-and-take. You may be helping others, receiving kindness, or building relationships on mutual support. It's a good time to be generous and also to let others give to you. Keep the exchange fair rather than one-sided. Healthy relationships flow both ways.
Inner self
Inwardly, the Six of Pentacles is about balance between giving and receiving in your own life. You may be reflecting on whether you give too much or receive too little, or vice versa. This is a call to keep your energy in healthy exchange. Be generous, but also let yourself receive. Balanced giving and receiving keeps you replenished.
Wellbeing
For wellbeing, the Six of Pentacles suggests a healthy balance of giving care to yourself and receiving support from others. You may benefit from accepting help, or from being generous with your own energy in a balanced way. Don't give so much you neglect yourself. Let care flow both directions. Balanced support sustains your wellbeing.

Reversed

strings attachedpower imbalanceone-sided givingdebtself-neglect in giving
Love
Reversed, the Six of Pentacles can point to an imbalance of giving and receiving in love — one partner giving far more, or strings attached to generosity. There may be a power imbalance, dependency, or unequal effort. Look honestly at whether the exchange is fair. Restore balance so neither person is depleted or controlling. Healthy love gives freely and equally.
Career
At work, the reversed Six of Pentacles suggests unfair exchange, strings attached, or an imbalance of power. You may be giving more than you receive, dealing with a controlling benefactor, or feeling unfairly compensated. Address the imbalance honestly. Don't accept help with hidden conditions. Fair, transparent dealings protect your interests.
Money
Financially reversed, the Six of Pentacles warns of unfair financial exchange, debts, or generosity with strings attached. You may be giving beyond your means, dependent on others, or caught in an unbalanced money dynamic. Restore fairness and healthy boundaries. Don't give or accept money in ways that create control. Balanced, fair exchange protects everyone.
Relationships
With others, the reversed Six of Pentacles can show one-sided giving, dependency, or strings attached to help. You may be over-giving and feeling drained, or receiving help that comes with control. Look at whether the exchange is truly fair. Set boundaries and restore balance. Genuine generosity doesn't create obligation or imbalance.
Inner self
Inside, the reversed Six of Pentacles reflects an imbalance in how you give and receive. You may be giving too much and neglecting yourself, or struggling to accept help, or giving with hidden expectations. Notice where the exchange is off. Restore a healthier balance. Give freely, receive graciously, and don't deplete yourself in the process.
Wellbeing
For wellbeing, the reversed Six of Pentacles suggests an imbalance in self-care — giving all your energy to others while neglecting yourself, or struggling to accept support. You may be depleted from over-giving. Restore the balance and let care flow to you too. Don't sacrifice your health for everyone else. Receiving support is part of staying well.

Yes / No

UprightYes

Generosity and fair exchange are flowing your way — yes, give and receive with an open hand.

ReversedNo

The giving and receiving is out of balance — strings, debts, or unfairness are getting in the way.

Element
Earth
Planet
Moon☽
Zodiac
Taurus♉︎