Five of Pentacles tarot card from the 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck

Five of Pentacles

Upright
hardship, insecurity, feeling left out
Reversed
recovery, help arrives, end of hardship
Yes or no
No (reversed: not yet clear)

The image

Two ragged figures trudge through snow past a lit stained-glass window, one on crutches.

Upright meaning

In general

A difficult time, financially or emotionally. Help is closer than you think; ask for it.

In love

Feeling left out or unsupported.

At work

Job insecurity or hard times.

With money

Financial hardship. Seek support.

Reversed meaning

In general

Recovery is beginning. Hardship eases and help arrives.

In love

Reconnecting after a hard time.

At work

Finding work or stability again.

With money

Financial recovery.

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