Card:
Six of Pentacles
Affirmation:
I am a giver and receiver.
Reflection:
When it comes to the areas of giving and receiving, often we as people are better in one of the areas than we are in the other. The truth is our mission should be to have familiarity and balance with both.
The Six of Pentacles is a reminder for us to recognize the value in both giving and receiving. It is very much so possible to give or receive too much, or to give or receive too little. The ideal for most people has to be figuring out the sweet spot in both areas because that is the most fulfilling and satisfying space to be. If we give too much, at some point we start to feel unappreciated or taken advantage of. If we receive too much, at some point it is likely that we start to act ungrateful or take advantage of. The various ways in which we were raised and our different experiences contribute heavily to if we are more of a giver than a receiver or vice versa. Either way, eventually we come to a place where honoring both should be the goal because the ability to do both well contributes to our overall wellness.
The focus with giving should be about providing what you can and being proud of providing what you can. While on the flip side, the focus with receiving should be about appreciation and recognizing your worthiness. I have come to view giving and receiving as mutually beneficial exchanges that lead to success and wholeness. You do have to accept that it is not always an even exchange but getting to a place of understanding that the best situations and the best people for your life won’t always just be taking from or giving to you - they will put you in positions to give and to receive - even if that doesn’t always look like what we think it should.
We are meant to give. We are meant to receive. Do both.
Application:
Give the best of what you can. Give your time when you can. Give your energy when you can. Give financially when you can. Give people and situations your best and rest on that.
Don’t be afraid to receive. None of us were put here to do life alone. Let others take care of and be there for you.
Tarot Card from The Lioness Oracle Tarot