Five of Pentacles

The Five of Pentacles is associated with themes of hardship, struggle, and financial loss.

Upright Meaning

• Hardship and Struggle: The Five of Pentacles often signifies experiencing financial difficulty, poverty, or a sense of material lack.

• Isolation and Exclusion: It can represent feeling left out, abandoned, or unsupported, both materially and emotionally.

• Health Issues: This card might also indicate physical health problems or a period of illness.

• Spiritual Crisis: It can point to a spiritual crisis, a feeling of being disconnected from one's faith or higher purpose.

Reversed Meaning

• Recovery and Improvement: When reversed, the Five of Pentacles often indicates a turning point, suggesting that the worst is over and recovery is on the horizon.

• End of Hardship: It can signify an end to financial difficulties, a new job, or financial assistance coming through.

• Renewed Support: The reversed position may also point to finding support, either from others or through self-help, and a sense of reintegration into a community or network.

• Spiritual Renewal: There might be a renewed sense of faith, hope, and spiritual connection.

Symbolism

• Central Figures: Two destitute figures, typically depicted as a beggar and a sick person, are seen walking in the snow outside a church or building with illuminated stained glass windows.

• Stained Glass: The window usually contains five pentacles, symbolizing material wealth and resources that seem out of reach for the figures.

• Cold and Snow: The harsh winter setting represents isolation, suffering, and adversity.