Five of Pentacles

This Tarot Card Could Spell Financial Trouble

If you’ve been wondering about your financial future, tarot cards could give you some insight into the obstacles you’ll face in the near future. Whether you’ve approached the deck with a specific question about your finances or are just waiting to see what they have in store generally, there tends to be one main card people think of when they think of bad news about money.

The Five of Pentacles is difficult to see as anything but negative. Also known as the Five of Coins, the card features two people struggling through the snow outside of a church window. This card typically symbolizes financial hardship. It even has additional meanings that can also indicate financial strain – like illness or loss.

The Pentacles suit is most related to Earth signs astrologically. This makes the Pentacles suit most related to financials, whether good or bad. Many Pentacles cards represent good fortune and stability, and the Pentacles are often seen as the foundational cards of the Tarot deck.

Though the Five of Pentacles can be cause for concern, it doesn’t always mean that you’re going to go through long-term hardship. The Pentacles suit works to draw your attention towards something in your life that needs changing. 

The Five of Pentacles could show up purely because you’re worried about your finances or are feeling like you’re under financial stress in your present moment. If you have financial problems from your past that you have not yet resolved, the Five of Pentacles could also be weighing on you heavily as a result of these. The card may also be warning you of upcoming financial hardships.

Five of Pentacles is also seen by some as a card that encourages the querent to ask for help. Though it often symbolizes hardship and struggle, many readers believe that the card is simply a sign that the querent needs assistance from others. 

Of course, if you happen to get the Five of Pentacles reversed, it’s likely a sign that positive change is coming to you financially. If you’ve been going through a tough period regarding your finances, things might be about to change for you. Especially if you’ve been noticing long-term financial decisions or commitments that have been weighing you down, the Five of Pentacles could symbolize an end to these – such as paying off a debt.

Receiving the upright Five of Pentacles doesn’t necessarily mean that everything in your life is about to go downhill. You may receive some negative financial news or go through a period of struggle. But the card may also be warning you that it’s time to pay attention to your financial life and ask for help from those you trust.