Six of Pentacles

Venus smiles on you from the heavens, the watery light of love, peace and beauty. But even the most favourable signs may conceal trouble. Do not be blinded to her caprices, for Venus’s gifts may not be all they seem.

Contentment is a still pond that hides effort, tension and sacrifice beneath its mirror surface. When disturbed, its reflection may reveal unwelcome facets.

Upright

• Gifts
• Philanthropy
• Facilitation

Not all reward must be earned. Without warning, you may find yourself the recipient of significant opportunity, either in the form of money or the potential to acquire it through new ventures.

The Six of Pentacles may manifest as a stranger who helps you establish business concerns, or it may manifest as the opportunity for you to be that stranger to someone else. In the latter case, accept the wishes of the Universe with openness, but do not be tempted to abuse your power.

Inverted

• Loss
• Malfeasance of others
• Settlements

Though tangible, material advantage is easily lost. The Six of Pentacles inverted is a caution against extravagance, stupidity or indulgence in games of chance; the Universe will not let these moments pass without consequence. Be wary of people around you, especially those you do not know, for they may be the cause of hardship through theft or greed.

Conversely, you may find a spiritual loss resolved through the distribution of material goods. The recent end of life, love or business is concluded through the sharing of belongings and money.