Pentacles · 6

Six of Pentacles

Giving and receiving, with the scales visible. Coins passed from one hand to another — the card is honest that generosity involves a power difference, and that the scales are held by the giver.

Element: Earth
Arcana: Minor

giving
receiving
sharing wealth
generosity
charity
sharing

The harder edge

Generosity that requires gratitude is a transaction with better branding.

Six of Pentacles by position

The same card says something different depending on where it lands in a spread.

As the foundationwhere this came from: Someone gave you something here, or you gave it. The balance still matters.
As the currentwhat is live now: There is an imbalance of giving. Name it rather than letting it run.
As what is formingthe near horizon: Support arrives, or you are able to offer it. Either way, evenly.
As a single cardwhat to carry this week: Give something this week without needing it acknowledged.

The question this card asks

Are you giving freely, or buying something with it?

Draw it for yourself

A card only means something against a real question. Bring one.

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