The Five of Pentacles represent loss, financial loss, having a mindset of lack, being isolated, and being worried. 

It can also represent poverty and poor health. 

The Five of Pentacles is also a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

Before getting into the nitty-gritty of this card, let's go over the appearance ance history of the Five of Pentacles. 

The History And Origin of the Five of Pentacles

The Five of Pentacles is a tarot card associated with poverty, misfortune, and bad luck since its inception. 

The origins of the card are unknown, but it is believed to date back to medieval Europe. 

The card was initially known as the Five of Sorrows or the Five of Woes, and it was not until the 18th century that it became known as the five of pentacles. 

The card is often interpreted as a warning against greed, poverty, and materialism. 

When you look at the Five of Pentacles in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, you will see two people walking through snow and wind, and there is ice. 

You can see that these individuals are poor as one man is on crutches because of an injury, and the other only has a thin blanket protecting him from the cold as he is barefoot. 

When you look behind these individuals, you see a lit-up church that radiates a vibe of hope and warmth. 

However, because these men only focus on what is ailing them, they cannot see that there is help for them. 

Let's now talk about what to expect when you get the Five of Pentacles in a reading. 

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What The Five of Pentacles Means in a Reading

This card shows up when there has been a pay cut or dealing with too many expenses, more than one can handle.

When this card shows up, it can indicate that you have taken a beating of some sort financially.

 For instance, if you have a leaky roof and don’t have much money, you are about to deal with a very large expense. 

An expense that you will need to take on debt to afford. And as a result, you also have an extra debt to pay off. 

If you are worried about finances, this card can represent that as well, especially when you come from a lack mindset. 

Additionally, since the Pentacle suits rule physical health, this card can indicate that you are in poor health. 

Either way, there is a loss in the physical realm of some sort. 

The Five of Pentacles can also indicate insecurity, loneliness, and isolation. '

However, the card can also represent resourcefulness and determination in the face of adversity. 

Ultimately, the Five of Pentacles suggests that you have the strength to overcome difficulties despite difficulties.

Now, going back to the story of the mom that wants to quit her job so she can work from home with her new business, let’s see how the Five of Pentacles reveals her current phase. 

If you remember, five numerologically mean change, upheaval, and chaos.

As you know, this mom was getting ready to start working with those who could help her get her business going shown by the Three of Pentacles. 

She knew she had to save up and spend what she could on a shoestring budget for her new business or side hustle represented by the Four of Pentacles. 

However, this mom has not had success getting business even though she spent money on marketing, and she is not feeling positive about this. 

She is thinking about giving up and resigning to the fact that she is meant to work at her job outside of her home that she cannot stand. 

That is the Five of Pentacles. 

What about the Five of Pentacles reversed?

Five of Pentacles Reversed

When the Five of Pentacles shows up in reverse, it can either mean recovery from ill health or financial hardship. 

It can also mean that you may be wealthy financially but spiritually impoverished. 

That can mean having a big ego with money. 

Someone who is spiritually impoverished can be a billionaire. 

They can have a 20,000-square-foot home, a Mercedes, a Porsche, and a Lamborghini, and be on a diet of gourmet food. 

They may have maids and butlers serving them and may have private jets so they can travel worldwide. 

However, even with that amount of money, they may have an ego the size of Jupiter and may not be in touch with any spiritual side. 

That is an example of the Five of Pentacles in reverse. 

How can you apply this card to your life?

How To Apply The Five of Pentacles To Your Life

You may think applying this card to your life sounds silly because who wants to be struggling financially or ill? 

However, here is the thing. It is not a case of applying the Five of Pentacles to your life all of the time. 

It is a case of doing so when you are in a state of struggle. 

When you are up to the sky with expenses or learn that you have a lifelong condition, that is when you do that. 

You are acknowledging that you are struggling. 

But if you can imagine the lit-up church in the card, you see that you are not alone and there is help around even if you don't see it. 

Therefore, focus on the help you can get, whether it is moral support through support groups or other types of help. 

There are resources around that can give you the help you need to cope. That is the focus. 

The next card I will go over is the Six of Pentacles.