King of Pentacles
Keywords · Upright
Keywords · Reversed
Upright
The King of Pentacles embodies the master of the material world: successful, wealthy and deeply dependable. Through patience and steadiness he has built lasting prosperity, and he shares it generously with those around him. This card promises financial security, grounded responsibility and the protection of a seasoned provider.
Reversed
Reversed, the King's virtues curdle into greed, materialism and a suffocating need for control. Wealth becomes an end in itself, status outweighs humanity, and financial decisions may turn reckless or even corrupt. Beware stubbornness, miserliness, or a failure to share security generously.
Love
In love this card signals a faithful, generous partner who offers stability, security and a dependable shared foundation. Reversed, the relationship can grow cold and materialistic, with possessiveness or status replacing genuine affection.
Career
In career the King of Pentacles foretells great success, financial mastery and recognition as a reliable leader or entrepreneur. Reversed, it warns of greed, risky ventures, corruption, or a rigid, controlling management style.
Health
Healthwise the card points to a robust, resilient constitution and the means to afford good care and well-being. Reversed, excess, complacency or neglecting the body for work can lead to sluggishness and physical consequences.
Symbolism
The King sits enthroned in a robe patterned with vines and grapes—emblems of abundance and yield—a pentacle resting securely in his hand, while bull carvings on his throne underscore his earthy, Taurean nature. Behind him rise a flourishing castle and a lush garden, testaments to the wealth his patient labour has produced.
Numerology
As rank 14, the King, he completes the journey of the Pentacles family, bringing the suit's earthy energy to its most mature, mastered and outwardly directed form of authority and provision.