No. 41

Six of Pentacles

In a corner of a thriving marketplace, a wealthy and generous merchant distributes gleaming coins from his hands, delivering warmth and hope to those in need. This coin symbolizes fairness and mutual aid, conveying that when resources are plentiful, one should share at the right time, allowing everyone to feel society's care and support. Legend has it that this merchant once received countless helping hands during his own time of hardship, and now he chooses to give back, using tangible action to balance the inequity of wealth distribution. His generosity not only improved the lives of many families but also filled the entire community with harmony and vitality. This parable tells us that when you possess abundant resources, knowing how to share with others creates greater value and happiness, embodying true success and fulfillment through mutual aid. [Imagery and Symbolism] A merchant holds a scale and distributes coins to two kneeling beggars (charity and dominion). He wears a red robe, symbolizing control.