Six of Pentacles
Welcome to season 7 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Pentacles.
I’m going through each card in the suit, one per episode.
What we explore in this episode:
How the Six of Pentacles invites us to reflect on generosity, reciprocity, and receiving
Why giving isn't always about money, and how time, energy, and care are deeply valuable too
The relationship between capitalism, scarcity mindset, and self-worth
The difference between hierarchical charity and reciprocal, community-centered support
How this card helps us think about leadership, shared responsibility, and sustainable care
Six of Pentacles
In this episode, we explore the layered meanings of the Six of Pentacles, a card that sits at the tender intersection of giving and receiving. At a glance, it may seem like a simple message about charity, but this card carries a much deeper message about dignity, power, and relational exchange.
Whether you’re the one offering support or the one in need of it, this card invites you to consider what true generosity looks like. It asks us to question the systems that shape our understanding of worth, value, and deservingness. We reflect on how monetary value often obscures energetic worth, and how the act of giving (when done without mutual respect) can tip into performance or control.
We discuss imagery from multiple decks, but across each version, a consistent truth remains: giving and receiving are sacred. Generosity is not a one-way street, and vulnerability is not weakness.
This card also nudges us to reflect on how we accept help. Are we closed off to receiving? Do we feel shame around needing support? The Six of Pentacles reminds us that care is cyclical, and when we give and receive in balance, we cultivate a stronger, more resilient community.
If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!
The first season, I introduced tarot through talking about oracle vs tarot cards, myths of tarot, how to find a deck, reading for yourself vs others, and much more.
In seasons 2 and 3, I went through the major arcana and the four suits, one per episode.
In season 4, I talked all about Tarot in Pop Culture and examined representations of Tarot in videogames, TV shows, movies, and more.
In season 5, I went through 13 Common Tarot Spreads, what they are, how many cards, and an example of what it looks like to work through one.
In season 6 I talked all about the Suit of Wands, one per episode.
Today's Tarot Pull:
From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, today’s pull was The Shepherd, a card that reflects quiet leadership, responsibility, and community protection.
The Shepherd reminds us that leadership doesn’t have to look loud or flashy. Sometimes, it looks like tending to the well-being of those around us in slow, intentional ways. Like the Six of Pentacles, this card reflects care, duty, and the importance of ensuring others are safe, nourished, and not left behind.
It’s a reminder that mutual support is what allows us all to rest. In the community, you are protected, and you get to protect others too!
Reflective prompts on this card:
How do you feel about giving without expecting anything in return?
Where might you need to allow yourself to receive support?
What would it feel like to trust that generosity flows both ways?
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