Six of Coins

To gain a more complete understanding of the Six of Coins, an overview of the suit and number is provided first.

Overview of the Coins

Aliases: Pentacles

Element: Earth

Zodiac: Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo

Playing Card Suit: Diamonds

Class: Merchants

Rules: The Physical Realm (Wealth)

The Coins controls issues in the physical world. It is a very practical suit so the meaning of each Tarot card may focus on family, money, health and home. Connected with the element of Earth, this suit rules the Zodiac Earth signs of Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo.

If you want to see all of the Tarot cards in the Coins suit in one place, visit The Coins.

The Coins is the Tarot suit most often connected with issues related to money and wealth. It's a material world, and the Coins wants to remind you that you are a material girl (or boy).

Practical and earthy, The Coins can also influence physical issues beyond finances.

Issues about work, particularly those relating to salary, promotions or benefits, will be affected by the clink of the Coins.

If it's related to security and sensuality (we're talking in the physical sense here) then you'll start to see the influence of the Coins.

When learning the meaning of each Tarot card in the Coins suit, remember that the other suits near to these cards, as well as the placement in the Tarot spread, will confirm, magnify, lessen, or alter their meaning.

Synopsis of the Sixes

Six eases the sting of Five and rules peace, harmony, love and beauty.

When Six appears, it is usually a signal of the beginning of success.

There is another side to the pleasant Six, of course. 

The Six only hints at the hard work, tension and effort that happens behind the scenes to make all that peace possible.

With Six, the rewards are great but so is the effort. Love and choice are a necessary part of Six.

Upright Tarot Card Meaning:

A card signifying bounty and gifts, the Six of Coins represents generosity which you will give or receive.

On the one hand, you may receive a donation or grant which will help you forge ahead in school or business.

Remembering help you received, you may be the source of a legacy or donation to benefit others.If you are currently struggling, expect that help is on its way.

When you are in a better position, make sure to pay it forward so a circle of generosity is established. 

Reversed Tarot Card Meaning:

Financial settlements and loss often occur when the Six of Coins is reversed.

As a caution to take care, remember to treat your money with respect and use it wisely.A fool and his money are soon parted.

If a settlement is indicated, it is usually a final division of money or property, like from a will or divorce.

Tarot Card Keywords:

gifts and help given and received, practical help, philanthropy, charity, cash prizes, using influence or success to help others, easy come easy go, losing money through absent mindedness, theft, gambling losses, resolution of wills or divorce decrees.

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