The Six of Pentacles is all about giving wealth and receiving wealth. 

You also share the wealth, which rules being generous and donating to charities. 

Therefore, this card shows you are not keeping the wealth to yourself, and it can also mean others are giving you part of theirs. 

Hence, it is a charity or donation card. Before getting into the nitty-gritty of it, let's go over the history and appearance of this card. 

History And Appearance of The Six of Pentacles

The Six of Pentacles is a tarot card that has been around for centuries. 

Its origins are unknown, but it is believed to date back to the Italian Renaissance. 

When you look at this card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, you see there is a wealthy man who is wearing a red robe. 

He hands two coins to beggars that are at his feet, and that is a sign that he wants there to be fairness. 

The only way that can happen is if you spread your wealth among those who need it. 

On the flip side, you could be in the position of a beggar and need some help too. 

Now, let's talk about what the Six of Pentacles mean in a reading. 

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Six of Pentacles In A Reading

The Six of Pentacles comes up in a reading when you literally do donate to a charity, whether it is cash or any of the valuable possessions that you don’t need anymore. 

It can mean donating old clothes in good condition to different charities. 

For instance, say if someone you know has a baby, it can show up when you pass some of your baby’s old baby clothes to them. 

Of course, the same would apply if the role were reversed. 

This card can also represent giving gifts that involve money for special occasions, such as a graduation gift. 

 This tarot card can also indicate that you are in a position of power or influence. 

If you see the Six of Pentacles in a reading, it may be a sign that you must focus on your material possessions and use them to your advantage. 

There is also a more spiritual side to this tarot card, as it can represent giving and receiving help from others. 

If you are struggling financially, the Six of Pentacles can suggest that you should ask for help from those who are more fortunate than you. 

You do not want to be proud when you are in a difficult position, and this card tells you that. 

This tarot card can also represent balance and harmony in your life. 

If you feel like you are out of balance, the Six of Pentacles can be a sign that you need to take some time to focus on your material needs and make sure that they are being met.

Now, let's go back to some numerology.

After the chaos and upheaval that comes with five, balance, cooperation, and communication come with six.

Now, going back to the story of the mom building a business while working at a job she does not like and motherhood, let's review. 

This mom is on a shoestring budget for her business, as indicated by the Four of Pentacles. 

As the Five of Pentacles indicated, she did not get a return on investment. 

That put a dent in her bank account. 

However, after reaching out to a business marketing group that she feels hopeless about how she is at a poor start with her business and doesn't have the funds to market it anymore, she got helpful suggestions. 

Some told her to look into GoFundMe. Others told her to look into some organizations that can help those in her position by providing them with resources to help her get her business off the ground. 

That represents the Six of Pentacles. 

Now, let's look and see what the Six of Pentacles reversed tells you. 

Six of Pentacles Reversed

When the Six of Pentacles is in reverse, it means you are not sharing your wealth and are only spending your money on yourself. 

It can also represent debts that have not been paid or being generous to someone who has taken from you and not given back.

In other words, it can represent greed, or it can also represent being too kind to someone who does not appreciate you. 

It does not necessarily have to do with money. 

This can be them taking advantage of your kindness. 

And I can relate to this in many ways. 

I will never forget that I introduced a friend (at the time) to someone as I played matchmaker. 

I felt bad for her as she wanted to find someone. So it ended up working out for the couple who I introduced. 

Great, but they both started shunning me and did not invite me to the wedding. 

To this day, I am aware that they lie about how they connected and said they connected through a dating service. 

Their actions will always hurt me, but this is what happens when you have no boundaries, and your heart is too kind, as that was the case at the time. 

Fortunately, I don’t face any of that currently because my boundaries are firm. Let’s talk about how you can apply the Six of Pentacles to your life. 

How To Apply the Six of Pentacles to Your Life

There are several ways to apply this card to your life as you want to be generous but don’t allow anyone to take advantage of you. 

You can also think about this card as it can inspire you to donate to causes that mean something to you. 

Perhaps use it to your advantage by cleaning your home and going through your stuff. 

You will find that there are many things that you can donate. 

That is the perfect time to do that. 

You can also think about how you can donate your time to someone in need. 

However, do not do it at your expense. 

Do not do it if you can’t or for someone who will not appreciate it. 

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