Five of Pentacles
pentacles earth

The Image Speaks

Two beggars walk through the snow past a stained glass window. They are cold, hungry, and injured.

Five of Pentacles

Material Trouble. The loss of material security. Financial hardship, poverty, isolation, worry. Being left out in the cold.

Essential Natures: hardship, poverty, isolation, insecurity

The Reading

Material Trouble. The loss of material security.

Upright Meaning

Financial hardship, poverty, isolation, worry. Being left out in the cold.

This card represents financial hardship and isolation. You may be feeling like an outsider.

It is a time of struggle, but remember that help is available if you ask for it.

Key themes: financial • isolation • hardship • poverty • worry

Reversed Meaning

Recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty, improved circumstances.

You are beginning to recover from your losses. The worst is over.

It can indicate a spiritual awakening. You realize that money isn't everything.

Look for the light in the darkness. It is there.

Key themes: circumstances • financial • spiritual • recovery • improved

Deeper Wisdom

Material Trouble. The dark night of the soul.

Guidance

Material Trouble. The loss of material security.

5

Numerology

The number 5: Change, conflict, challenge, instability