Five of Swords and Six of Pentacles

This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of Five of Swords and Six of Pentacles cards in a tarot spread for various aspects of life: love, career, finances, and spiritual growth. Study the symbolism and interpretation of the upright and reversed connection of these two arcana.

Combination of card Five of Swords and card Six of Pentacles

Here are two arcana that do not contradict each other at all. The Five of Swords indicates victory, even if achieved by some dishonest means. The Six of Pentacles speaks of kindness and generosity. Together, they may suggest that someone will achieve their goal and then generously share their benefits or knowledge. This could be, for example, a person who managed to outmaneuver competitors and get a promotion while remaining a kind and generous colleague.

Combination of card Five of Swords and reversed card Six of Pentacles

The combination of the Five of Swords upright and the Six of Pentacles reversed may suggest that a person will achieve their goal but lose their inner balance or even their friends. They might become too absorbed in their plans and forget about those around them. They could neglect their loved ones or become overly confident and lose friends.

Combination of reversed card Five of Swords and card Six of Pentacles

The reversed Five of Swords and the upright Six of Pentacles. This combination indicates failure or defeat, but the person retains their kindness and generosity. It might be a situation where someone faces obstacles on their way to a goal but doesn't lose their humanity. They might encounter failure in business or work but remain true to their principles and ready to help others.

Combination of reversed card Five of Swords and reversed card Six of Pentacles

Finally, two reversed cards. This difficult combination signifies defeat and greed. The person in question may have faced serious obstacles and lost their generosity. They might become greedy and overconfident, forgetting about their friends and loved ones. For example, it could be a businessman who lost his business and became greedy and overconfident, forgetting about his employees and partners.