Six of Pentacles as Reconciliation (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 Reconciliation

If you are asking about how your ex feels about reconciling with you, and you draw the Six of Pentacles, it means they are thinking about restoring balance in some way. Your ex could be thinking about the power dynamics between the two of you. They want to make something right, whether that’s for you or for themselves. If they agree to reconcile, they want the exchange between you two to be fair.

Six of Pentacles as reconciliation is a sign of balancing things out. This is a fair relationship with a healthy give-and-take dynamic. Both of you are generous with your energy, and you make time for one another. Your partner wants to be supportive and expect reciprocity from you. You are both determined to address and heal any issues. This is a wonderful place to be in for a reconciliation.

When your ex thinks about reconciliation with you, they feel balanced and reciprocal. If you have been wanting to reconcile, so have they. They are mirroring your energy. If you’re determined to balance things out, they feel the same. They feel you were a supportive part of their life and they miss that. Your ex now recognizes that you have so much to offer.

If you’ve recently split up, Six of Pentacles means your ex misses your energy. They feel you brought a lot of balance into their lives when they were with you. Your ex soon realized what a supportive force you were to them. They immediately miss sharing their life with someone. If you wish to reconcile, be mindful that this person will want to be in a healthy dynamic. They will want to heal your relationship.

If you’ve been in separation for a while, Six of Pentacles means they remember you fondly. They believe you brought a lot of balance and support when they were with you. Your ex thinks they had a good thing with you. They are grateful that they got to share a part of their life with you. If they are single, they may be open to reconciliation.

If the two of you are still considering whether or not you should break up, Six of Pentacles means your person wants balance to be restored in your relationship. They are determined to maintain a healthy give-and-take dynamic between the two of you. Your partner wants to be fair to you and themselves. A discussion on how to move forward would go great as they want to cooperate with you. They want to give and be supportive toward you, but they also expect reciprocity.

Reversed Six of Pentacles as Reconciliation

If you are asking about how your ex feels about reconciling with you, and you draw the Six of Pentacles reversed, it means they are unlikely to want to reunite. They believe that your relationship was imbalanced. There could have been power imbalances that created an unhealthy dynamic. If you did all the giving, they may feel dependent, trapped, and uncomfortable. On the other hand, your ex could feel resentful if they believe they gave more than they received.

Six of Pentacles reversed as reconciliation is a sign of unhealthy dynamics in a relationship. There could have been a fundamental imbalance in the relationship. This could be in power dynamics or in give-and-take. One of you is doing all the supporting and making the effort to make the relationship work. The other party may not be putting in the same amount of energy. These imbalances could lead to resentment.

When your ex thinks about reconciliation with you, they feel reluctant to give it another try. Something about your relationship’s dynamics left them feeling uncomfortable. Perhaps you had too much power or control over them, leaving them feeling dependent. On the other hand, they could feel they gave to the relationship more than you did. If you are interested in reconciliation, you will have to convince them the relationship will be fair and balanced.

If you’ve recently split up, Six of Pentacles reversed means they acknowledge what went wrong with the relationship. This could be a power dynamic or lack of give-and-take. If they believe they invested more into the relationship, they could be deeply resentful. If they were taking more than they gave, they are beginning to recognize what went wrong in this relationship. Your ex could think the relationship was too unhealthy and imbalanced to work out. If they believe the relationship can be healed, they may be open to reconciling.

If you’ve been in separation for a while, Six of Pentacles reversed means your ex has come to terms with why the relationship didn’t work out. They feel there was too much imbalance in your relationship. There could have been a power dynamic or financial difference that became an irreconcilable difference. They might still be open to reconciliation if you are willing to address these issues.

If the two of you are still considering whether or not you should break up, Six of Pentacles reversed means you need to work on rebalancing your relationship. A lack of balance in your relationship has become an issue in your relationship. This could be emotional or financial. One of you could have been more emotionally invested than the other. This may even indicate a relationship where one partner loves the other more than is reciprocated. Or this could be an income or class gap. Whatever the case may be, these must be addressed for this relationship to work.

Conclusion

For relationships and reconciliation, 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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