Five of Pentacles Key Words#
Before diving deeper into the upright- and reversed Five of Pentacles tarot card meaning, and its connection to love, career, and life, below you can find a quick overview of the most important words connected to this Pentacles card.
Upright | Financial hardship, struggle, lack of faith, rejection, sickness |
Reversed | Luck, triumph, better health, improved finances, recovery |
Yes or No | No |
Numerology | 5 |
Element | Earth |
Planet | Venus |
Astrological Sign | Taurus |
Five of Pentacles Tarot Card Description#
To fully understand the Five of Pentacles tarot card meaning, we will first take a look at the illustration, its colors, and symbolism.
The image on the Five of Pentacles is one you’ll never forget. Although many pentacles represent financial success, card number five of this suit paints a dire picture.
The scene is set in winter, the ground covered in snow. Icy flakes can be seen falling from above as two poor souls trudge through the snowy build-up. Their ragged clothing suggests that they are impoverished. Their lack of shoes depicts how dire their situation is.
Behind them is a colorful stained glass window. Etched into the pain are five golden pentacles. As beautiful as the window is, neither seems to notice.
The man to the left is on crutches. As he hobbles along in the snow, he raises his head to the sky. The positioning and his expression suggest he is searching for answers from God.
The figure to the right is probably a woman. However, it is hard to tell since most of his or her face is covered with a shawl and pointing to the ground in defeat.
Although they are walking together, it is obvious that the duo feels alone. The colors they wear are earth tones, suggesting that they are so involved in their physical problems, they can see nothing else.
Five of Pentacles Meaning#
In a figurative sense, the word snow means to overwhelm, cover, or imprison. If you currently feel trapped or beaten down by life’s problems, then it is not surprising that this card has surfaced. It’s also possible that things are not as bad as they seem but clouded by negative thoughts.
The Five of Pentacles in the upright position represents a long journey with many obstacles along the way.
However, we must keep in mind that although we may not have control of the difficulties we face, the power lies in our reactions.
Money and Career Meaning#
The Five of Pentacles represents struggle and loss. Money, career, and material possessions are traditional themes that can mirror concern during hard times. If you’ve recently lost or job, your home, or had some other tragedy, this card can be representative of that.
There might be little you can do to prevent this stroke of bad luck, there is a way to handle these situations with grace. Although staying positive can be difficult, avoid assuming permanence while still assessing the situation realistically.
If you are struggling financially, do not be afraid to reach out for help. This is a lesson the paupers from the Five of Pentacles needed to learn as well.
After all, the lighting from the church window showed that help was nearby but the two do not appear to notice the illuminated window.
Are there resources nearby that you aren’t noticing that can help free you from your current situation? A hopeless mindset may make it harder to notice support, but it should not be treated as the cause of a health or material problem. Put on an armor of adaptability and keep pushing.
Love and Relationships Meaning#
The poor beggars depicted in the Five of Pentacles card are not alone, but they might as well be. Although they are traveling the same path, they are not walking side by side. These two seem worlds apart.
Divorce, break-ups, ending friendships, and rejection is usually viewed as a bad thing. However, remaining in a relationship that is harmful or does not respect your boundaries can also carry costs.
If you feel alone or abandoned (physically or emotionally) or rejected by someone you care about, now is the time for you to strengthen your connection to your inner self.
Research ways to improve self-care. Self-care and appropriate support may help you navigate this period, without guaranteeing an outcome.
Health and Spirituality Meaning#
Sustained stress can affect health, but a tarot reading cannot determine what is happening in your body. Seek qualified care for concerning physical or mental symptoms.
Ongoing strain may affect your mental well-being as well. If you are feeling lost, drained, or emotionally spent: stop where you are. If strain is persistent, consider rest, practical support, and qualified care; the card cannot determine what continuing will do to your health.
Instead, put yourself, your healing, and your spiritual desire front and center. No one is more important to you than you.
Like on the airplane when they tell us to take care of our own oxygen mask first before helping others. The message is the same for your health and spiritual wellbeing.
Five of Pentacles Reversed#
In this paragraph, we will talk a bit more about what it means if you’ve pulled the Five of Pentacles tarot card in the reversed position.
If the Five of Pentacles presented itself in the reversed position, you’re in luck. Instead of representing disappointment and loss, this flipped Minor Arcana is traditionally associated with recovery and renewed access to support. It cannot guarantee that work or home circumstances will change.
For physical or emotional concerns, treat recovery as a hope rather than a tarot prediction and seek appropriate care. Now is a good time to try new things, say ‘yes’ instead of ‘no’, and focus on what you want and not what you lack. The card can preserve hope, but it does not predict a season of triumph.
Five of Pentacles: Yes or No#
The answer in a yes or no reading is an unfortunate, no. The Five of Pentacles can symbolize financial or emotional strain, not predict a period of bad luck.
Before you make any major decisions, you’ll need to prepare yourself for the times ahead.
What resources do you have available? Are there solutions right in front of you that fear or doubt are stopping you from seeing?
Although the overall tone is negative, don’t give up. You must have faith that things will work out for the best.
Five of Pentacles and Astrology#
The Five of Pentacles is connected to the zodiac sign Taurus, ruled by the planet Venus. The Taurus sign is fixed, meaning that people with this sign love their stability and find comfort in consistency.
Important Card Combinations#
Financial hardship, struggle, lack of faith, rejection, sickness. The Five of Pentacles is not all puppies and rainbows.
Yet, when combined with other cards, this meaning can change. Especially when major Arcana cards like Strength or Temperance show up together with the Five of Pentacles.
Five of Pentacles and Strength#
Although things might be really difficult at the present time, hard times are only for a season. When this positive Major Arcana card (Strength) attaches itself to the Five of Pentacles, it brings a much brighter outlook.
Your circumstances may not change right away, but you have the power to push through anything that you’re facing presently or in the future.
Five of Pentacles and Temperance#
If you have been dealing with illness, the phrase Temperance brings good news is best read as symbolism for patience and measured support. The cards cannot predict recovery or replace medical care.
Just remember to take advantage of any resources you have available such as treatments and support services.
Five of Pentacles the Six of Cups#
The pairing may prompt reflection on whether childhood experiences affect current patterns, but it cannot identify their cause. Contrary to popular belief, time doesn’t heal all wounds.
If you had a bad childhood or struggled to get your needs met when you were younger, past experiences may influence present relationships. This duo with the Six of Cups can invite reflection and self-care, while qualified support may be appropriate; neither the cards nor self-care promise total healing.
Five of Pentacles and the Five of Cups#
Have you been feeling rejected by others? Lack of support can cause some very difficult and painful emotions, regardless of how strong a person you are. Although you may feel alone right now, the pairing can preserve hope without guaranteeing improvement.
By practicing gratitude (even when it is tough) and focusing on what we do have instead of lack, your perspective or response to themes raised by the Five of Pentacles and the Five of Cups may shift, though the cards neither predict the situation nor guarantee that it will change.
Five of Pentacles and the Ten of Wands#
The Five of Pentacles and the Ten of Wands together can symbolize feeling overworked or underpaid; compare that theme with your actual workload and compensation.
You may feel as if you are underappreciated on top of being underpaid. This can lead to frustration and a dip in overall happiness.
The good thing about this situation is that there is always the possibility of change, if you take the reigns. Take some time to think about what resources are available and formulate a plan for improvement.
Five of Pentacles in a Reading#
That’s all for this pentacles card. Although it’s not really a “don’t worry be happy” card, don’t worry too much.
Just remember that hardship can create opportunities to learn, although neither hardship nor growth is predicted by the card. And keep in mind that as Bob Marley said: “every little thing is gonna be alright”.
If the Five of Pentacles appeared in your tarot reading, did the meaning make sense to you? Write down your comments and questions below. I would love to hear from you!
