What does the Five of Pentacles mean?

Here is a pithy meaning for the Five of Pentacles:
There is a saying: “The best things in life are free.” If that’s all you can afford, look for such things.

Here’s an alternative pithy meaning that uses that common saying:
There is a saying: “The best things in life are free,” but not all free stuff is good.

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Note: Each of these pithy Tarot meanings is just one facet of its card. Find more of them on my Card Meanings page.  Also, get my Pithy Tarot Book and LIKE my Pithy Tarot Facebook page!

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