Six of Pentacles in the Rider Waite Tarot
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
Six of Pentacles Rider Waite Smith : meaning and interpretation
Minor
Earth
In its general meaning, the Six of Pentacles is the card of balanced giving, mutual support, and conscious generosity. It evokes a time of sharing, helping, and reciprocity, where you give what you have—money, time, advice—without expectation, but with discernment, or you receive valuable help that restores your confidence. It speaks of finding a balance between what you give to the world and what you accept to receive. This card teaches you that true wealth is not measured solely in possessions, but in circulation, and that the power to help or be helped is a strength, not a weakness. The Six of Pentacles reminds you that life is a flow — the more you give from the heart, the more you open the way to receive with grace.
RWS Tarot : Arcana Six of Pentacles readings
Love / Sentimental reading
with the card Six of Pentacles
In matters of the heart, the Six of Pentacles symbolises a relationship based on giving, balanced exchange and mutual support. It reflects a bond where each person gives and receives fairly, in a healthy dynamic of mutual aid and generosity. In a couple, this card evokes a desire to support each other and be there for one another, particularly on a material or emotional level. It can also highlight a form of imbalance if there is a marked difference in roles (one always gives, the other always receives). For single people, it may indicate a meeting with someone who is generous and kind, or highlight the need to learn to receive love as much as to give it. The Six of Pentacles invites you to experience relationships as a balanced sharing, based on reciprocity, listening and kindness.
Professional / Work reading
with the card Six of Pentacles
Professionally, the Six of Pentacles is a very favourable card. It heralds support, assistance or well-deserved recognition. This could take the form of a bonus, a promotion, mentoring, a supportive partnership or an opportunity offered by someone influential. You may be in a position to help someone else advance, or you may receive support from someone more experienced. It is also a card that values professional generosity: giving time, sharing knowledge, or creating a more humane work environment. It emphasises that abundance flows better when it is shared, and that collective success comes from solidarity and cooperation. The Six of Pentacles invites you to balance ambition with mutual support and to cultivate gratitude in your professional interactions.
Financial / Material / Money reading
with the card Six of Pentacles
In the financial realm, the Six of Pentacles is the card of healthy money flow, giving and reciprocity. It may indicate that you are receiving financial support, a loan, assistance or a generous gesture, but also that you are in a position to help someone in need. It is a card that speaks of balance between giving and receiving, an ethical relationship with money, and a sense of shared responsibility. It encourages you to share your resources if you can, and to accept help with humility if you need it. It also evokes intelligent and balanced management of your finances, without excess or avarice. The Six of Pentacles is a reminder that true wealth is also measured by the ability to support others without sacrificing yourself.
Family reading
with the card Six of Pentacles
In the family sphere, the Six of Pentacles reflects a dynamic of positive exchange, mutual support, and practical assistance. It is a card that speaks of shared generosity, whether in the form of money, time, listening, or acts of service. It may indicate a parent or elder who is financially supporting a younger generation, or a healthy intergenerational solidarity. This card emphasises the importance of fairness and respect in giving, so as not to fall into dependence or ingratitude. It invites you to honour what you receive, while giving consciously. The Six of Pentacles values a family where sharing is natural, but where boundaries are also respected, so that everyone feels worthy, independent and supported at the same time.
Spiritual reading
with the card Six of Pentacles
Spiritually, the Six of Pentacles embodies an energy of karmic balance, the transmission of wisdom, and conscious service. It represents a period when you are able to help others on their journey, whether through your advice, your listening, or your presence. It can also mean that you are receiving valuable help, visible or invisible, from a guide, a teacher, or the universe itself. This card teaches you the value of selfless giving, but also of receiving without guilt: giving is sacred, and so is receiving. It invites you to practise an embodied spirituality, where right action, concrete gestures and balanced sharing are as valuable as great mystical revelations. The Six of Pentacles reminds you that the flow of energy, whether material or spiritual, is the key to all healthy evolution.
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
5-Card spread
Six of Pentacles and its positions in a 5-card draw.
Want to better understand how to interpret the card Six of Pentacles according to its position in a cross drawing? What does it symbolise as a situation, obstacle, resource, piece of advice or way out? Explore its many facets and find a detailed reading of the card Six of Pentacles in every position of the 5-card cross spread Rider Waite.
