King of Pentacles
The King of Pentacles embodies mature, masculine energy associated with wealth, stability, discipline, and wise stewardship. He is generous and industrious, often appearing as a father figure or financial benefactor and indicating the nearing fulfillment of a long-term project, business, or investment. When upright, he represents sound business sense, persistence, and reliable support. Reversed, he warns of miserliness, irresponsible use of money, or expectations of unrealistic financial returns.
Keywords
Card Name
King of Pentacles
Poem
I'll share my wealth with you if that is what you desire; but know it is wisdom — not wealth — that builds a lasting empire.
Meaning
The King of Pentacles is a strong masculine energy who is the paradigm of wealth, stability, and discipline. They are as generous as they are wise and industrious. They are likely a father figure or financial benefactor of some kind. The King may also suggest that you are in the final stages of fulfillment of a project, business, or investment.
In Reverse
In reverse, The King of Pentacles represents someone who is miserly and unwilling to share their wealth and experience; or someone who lends money with the expectation for an unrealistic return on investment.
Upright keywords
a mature masculine energy who is either a Taurus, Capricorn, or Virgo, financial stability, generous, sound business decisions, strong work ethic, persistent, benefactor
Reversed keywords
penny‑pincher, trust‑fund child, frivolous with money, lazy, buys affection, uses their finances to escape consequences
Visual Description
A richly robed, bearded king sits on a decorated throne holding a large golden pentacle in one hand and a jeweled staff in the other. Lush grapevines form a patterned backdrop behind him and a powerful black bull stands at his feet. The king wears green and yellow garments with ornate shoulder plates and a tall, ceremonial headdress, and the title 'King of Pentacles' appears on a banner at the card’s base.
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