Sixes symbolize the union of opposites, finding equilibrium, harmony in the face of constant change. Sixes can symbolizes the calm after the storm.  It can represent life returning to a normal, rhythmic pattern after a period of disorder and struggle.  Coins are associated with the material world, acquisitions of wealth and possessions, our connection to Earth and Nature, sensation, matters pertaining to the physical plane and the element of earth. Coins can also be connected with practicality, groundedness and being realistic.  This card is about giving and receiving, being willing to share yourself with others and allowing yourself to receive help from others in return. 

The Sacred Art card shows a fairly traditional image of a finely dressed man distributing alms to someone obviously in need of financial assistance.  The Hero's Journey card shows a less traditional image but in my opinion is it a perfect way to symbolize the meaning of this card.  We see a mother holding her child in her arms, both are obviously enjoying themselves and seem to be almost wrapped up in each other.  There is a clear give and take in this relationship - the mother gives the child protection, security, nurturance and meets the child's physical needs (food, shelter, clothing) and in return the child offers love, joy and a different view of the world.  There is also the expectation that if the parent reaches a point in her life when she becomes dependent upon the child, the child will provide this support to the parent.  So the cycle of return is reciprocated.

I think right now I'm in a place in my own life where I am starting to realize that the expression "you reap what you sow" is true.  I think of myself as someone who has always been nice to others.  There are people who I would not go out of my way to help and who I openly admit to disliking but I like to think it's not in my nature to do anything sneaky or underhanded to hurt those people.  It's not always easy for me to do (my natural inclination is often to charge ahead and do battle until my opponent lies bloody and bowed at my feet).  But as I grow older, and hopefully wiser, I realize that there is such a think as cosmic justice.  The energy these people put into the world will come back to them.  And I don't need my own negative energy (released at these people) coming back to me.  What I need to accept is that I may not always see this cosmic justice.  Which is hard for me to accept.

But the other aspect of this is that if I want to bring abundance, prosperity and joy into my life then I need to be willing to offer those things to others too.  I like to think of myself as a cynical, skeptical person but in reality that is a defensive shell I don when going forth in the world.  In reality, it is often very hard for me not to offer to help anyone I see in need.  I think what I need to do is find a way to allow myself to give to others in a way that satisfies my inner need (just donating money to a charity doesn't do it) and make sure I don't overdo it.  I have to find the balance between giving to others and maintaining my own boundaries.  It's a challenge but I think it's one I'm actually looking forward to facing.