The Five of Pentacles - Meaning of The Five of Pentacles Tarot Card

The Two figures on The Five of Pentacles are cold, hungry, tired, sick and poor. They show us what it feels like to be without - to lack the basic ingredients of life. This is the specter that haunts so many in our world - a reality that is all too immediate. Those of us who are more fortunate may not have experienced this extreme, but we will still recognize suffering. When we do not have what we want and need, it hurts. A person with The Five of Pentacles keeps running into material troubles. Such a person loses a job or income and feels insecure. A person with The Five of Pentacles goes through a period of hardship. He usually lacks what he needs and struggles to make ends meet.

In readings, The Five of Pentacles can represent several kinds of lack. First, there is poor health. It is hard to tackle life’s challenges when we do not have our vitality ad strength. This card can be a signal that you are neglecting the needs of your body. You are moving away from complete physical well being, so you must take steps to discover and correct the problem. A person with The Five of Pentacles feels run down and tired. Such a person refuses to take care of himself. He neglects his body and its needs. A person with this card feels ragged around the edges. Such a person often gets medical attention and abuses his body.

This card can also be a sign of material and economic setbacks. There is no doubt that life is harder when we lack money or a decent job. When we are struggling to make ends meet, all other problems are magnified. Even if we are comfortable, we can still feel insecure, afraid that misfortune will take away all that we have worked for. A person with The Five of Pentacles lacks support. He has the door slammed in his face and takes an unpopular position. Such a person usually feels excluded and stands alone. A person with The Five of Pentacles receives disapproval and is always being ostracized.

The Five of Pentacles can also represent rejection or lack of acceptance. We are social animals and feel pain when excluded from our group. We want to be included, not only for our emotional well being, but also for mutual support. Being rejected can mean physical hardship as well. The Five of Pentacles related to material lack, but it also has a spiritual component. From the stained glass window, we can guess that these two figures are outside of a church. Comfort is so close at hand, but they fail to see it. The church symbolizes our spirits, which are perfect and whole in every way. We are meant to enjoy abundance in all areas of life, but sometimes we forget that this is our birthright. Whenever you experience hardship, know that it is only temporary. Look for the spiritual center that will take you in and give you shelter.

The following can be associated with The Five of Pentacles :

• Hard times
• Bad health
• Rejection