Six of Pentacles Reversed Tarot Card Meaning
General Interpretation
Getting the Six of Pentacles reversed in a reading suggests a disruption to the balance of give-and-take of the upright position, financial instability, power imbalances, or dependency in relationships. Where the upright version symbolizes generosity, mutual support, fairness and charity, the reversal signals unhealthy dynamics. This can be someone taking advantage of you, you struggling with a scarcity mindset, or willingly engaging in transactional relationships. This card is asking you if your resources are being respected, or are you stuck in exploitative relations with others?
Read on as we examine the Six of Pentacles reversed in various contexts.
6 of Pentacles Love and Relationships
When asking about your love life as a single person, the Six of Pentacles reversed suggests you may be settling for connections where mutual support and reciprocity are not a staple. You may be giving too much of yourself emotionally to someone who won’t reciprocate, or settling for dates with people who have a transactional mindset. Conversely, you may be withholding yourself out of a fear of being vulnerable. You’re being asked to break free from ways of relating to others that result in power struggles and exploitation.
When asking about a new or potential relationship, the Six of Pentacles reversed warns of red flags. One of you may be trying to control the other with money, love or attention, or affection may feel conditional on certain expectations “I’ll love you forever if you do X for me!”. This card showing up is asking you to address imbalances now before you’re really invested in this connection.
When asking about your current relationship, the Six of Pentacles reversed suggests emotional or financial imbalance. One or both of you may be feeling you’re giving so much of your time and resources, while the other just takes…and takes you for granted. Money and favors could also be weaponized in this relationship as a way of keeping control over the other. Radical honesty is necessary, if not couple’s counselling to address this.
When asking about your ex, the Six of Pentacles reversed suggests that the relationship you had with this person was unequal on a fundamental level. You may have been overly generous with your time, emotions or money while they just took, or vice versa. The relationship was likely not based on mutual support. You’re being asked to recognize these patterns and avoid repeating them going forward.
When asking about your crush, the Six of Pentacles reversed suggests things are one-sided and uneven between the two of you. you might be over-investing emotionally in someone who gives little to nothing back, or you’re attracted to them because they seem like they could provide you with a lot financially or emotionally. The Six of Pentacles reversed is asking you to examine your motives for your crush.
When asking about your child, the Six of Pentacles reversed suggests you may be overindulgent with your child. This can have the risk of creating long-term dependency on you. Alternatively, this card suggests you may be overly strict or miserly with your resources like money or affection. This card is asking you to teach them healthy giving and receiving by setting boundaries and modelling healthy behavior.
When asking about your current friendship, the Six of Pentacles reversed suggests that one of you may be using the other. One of you may always be paying for outings, listening to and providing emotional support without receiving it in return, or consistently feeling pressured to lend money. You’re being asked to either rebalance the friendship and engage in give-and-take, or step back.
When asking about a former friendship, the Six of Pentacles reversed suggests the friendship likely ended due to one of you engaging with exploitation with the other. This person may have only reached out when they needed something, like money or support, but otherwise were difficult to engage with. This card is letting you know that while letting go may have been difficult, it was also very necessary.
When asking about an enemy or rival, the Six of Pentacles reversed suggests this person may be trying to manipulate you, or others around you, with money, favors or a sense of obligation and guilt. You’re being asked not to fall for this person’s empty promises. Their favors and “generosity” almost always come with strings attached. Do you want to owe someone who doesn’t have your best interests at heart?
6 of Pentacles Reversed Money and Career
When asking about a potential/new job or career, the Six of Pentacles reversed warns against exploitative environments. If you’re not careful, you may be entering an environment where your bosses expect you to work overtime with no pay, or with coworkers who dump tasks and work on you, while taking full credit for this. You’re being asked to research workplace culture carefully before making a decision.
When asking about your current job or career, the Six of Pentacles reversed suggests you may be underpaid, overworked, scapegoated, taking for granted and not being recognized for the value you bring to the workplace. If raises and promotions are based more on favoritism, or who kisses ass better, it’s time to advocate for yourself. If you can’t, or it doesn’t work, it may be time to leave. For good.
If you’re asking about a potential business idea, the Six of Pentacles reversed is a gentle reminder to be wary of potential partnerships where power, resources and authority are unevenly split between the two of you. You’re being asked to dot all your i’s and cross all your t’s with your contracts, in order to avoid future conflicts. Don’t rely on someone’s word alone if you barely know the person.
When asking about your current business, the Six of Pentacles reversed is a warning of cash-flow issues, employees who take advantage of your good will, unreliable clients or unethical/shady collaborators or contractors. You’re being asked to cut ties with people who behave shadily, who’re shown to be duplicitous, and to tighten up your financial and operational policies going forward.
When asking about your money and finances, the Six of Pentacles reversed indicates that you may be living beyond your means, being taken advantage of with predatory loans, or financially supporting others even at your own expense. This card is asking you to create a budget that prioritizes your financial stability first, and to stick to it. Do thorough research on any money loaners before taking anything out.
6 of Pentacles Reversed Pregnancy
Getting the Six of Pentacles reversed when asking about a possible pregnancy suggests that financial stress about pregnancy and parenting may be hindering you. You may also be having concerns about the ability of your parent to support you with parenting. You’re being asked to address imbalances before expanding your family. Now if you’re asking whether you’re currently pregnant, the answer leans no, unless the prior dynamics change and you’re not sacrificing too much emotionally and physically.