Six of Pentacles as Intentions (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Six of Pentacles is the card of generosity, gratitude, community, support, and sharing. This card shows a wealthy man handing out coins to two beggars who kneel at his feet. He holds out a balanced scale, representing fairness and justice.  

The Six of Pentacles reminds us that there is a constant give and take in relationships. Sometimes, you are on the giving end, and sometimes, you are on the receiving end. This card is also a reminder for us to be fair in our interactions with others. Be open to receiving generosity, and also be generous with others when you are in the position to do so. 

Upright Six of Pentacles as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Six of Pentacles, that means this person intends to support you. They intend this because they feel that you support them. The relationship is balanced. Both parties are generous and considerate, which creates a strong bond. They intend to act in your best interest because you do for them.

The Six of Pentacles as intentions means that they intend to count on you. They intend to place a lot of trust in you. They feel they can do this because you reciprocate these thoughtful intentions. They intend to count on you when they need support.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Six of Pentacles is a sign of them intending to start a new relationship on good foundations. They believe these foundations consist of trust, dependency, and love. They are not afraid of starting a relationship with you because they believe you will not hurt them. They intend on genuine love and care for you.

For existing relationships, the Six of Pentacles represents an intention to continue their loving efforts. Everything they put into the relationship returns to them. This fuels their intentions, and they want to progress and deepen your bond. The relationship is in a magnificent position.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Six of Pentacles shows that they intend to give lots of chances at getting back together. The upright Six of Pentacles is one of the best signs when thinking about your ex’s intentions. They intend to support you throughout the breakup and give you space until you think about reconciliation.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Six of Pentacles means that this person’s intentions are to discuss engagement and marriage. They intend this because they feel amazing with you. They put in a lot of effort into the relationship, and you return it in balance. They intend to try spending the rest of their life with you.

Reversed Six of Pentacles as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Six of Pentacles reversed, that means this person intends to resent the relationship because of the balance. They intend this because they notice either they get back less than what they put in, or they get more than what they put into the relationship. This dynamic creates toxicity and deteriorates their intentions.

The Six of Pentacles reversed as intentions means that they intend to untrap themselves. Each of you ignore these problems and they become larger over time. This creates an unhealthy connection within the relationship. They intend to address these problems but they do not know. This is why they feel trapped and their intentions lean negatively. 

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Six of Pentacles reversed is a sign of them intending to become unstable. They believe the vital foundation for a future relationship is not there. It feels unbalanced to them. They intend to fix these inconveniences before starting a relationship with you. It will not work in its current state.

For existing relationships, the Six of Pentacles reversed represents an intention to act upset. The flow of the relationship upsets them. They intend to express their sadness to you. They believe they do not experience the same love as you. One party in the relationship benefits more than the other. They intend to change this so that it is fair and both of you can feel loved.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Six of Pentacles reversed shows that they intend to address the imbalance in the past relationship before considering reunion. They feel they did not get or give enough love, and it caused feelings of abandonment and loneliness. You both know the relationship could not work if nothing changes, so intend on doing better if you get back together.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Six of Pentacles reversed means that this person’s intentions are not on the same page as yours. Imbalance is the primary contributor to the relationship. Intend to change this if marriage is your goal. You must have the same intentions as your partner if commitment has a chance between you two. Intend to expend as much effort into love as your partner does for the best results.

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Six of Pentacles represents the give and take that is inherent in all relationships. We should be open to both giving and receiving love. When you can support others, do so. When you need to be supported, let others help. 

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