King of Pentacles
The King of Pentacles embodies material success, stamina, and practical leadership, symbolized by a charging bull beneath a brilliant pentacle. Upright, it indicates that hard-fought efforts have led to prosperity and that you are ready to lead projects, manage resources, and embark on new ventures, often aided by a significant grounded (though tactless) male figure. The card advises safeguarding earned wealth and using discipline and direction to consolidate gains. Reversed, it warns of greed, poor money management, or prioritizing wealth over relationships, calling for realignment of priorities and better self-discipline.
Keywords
Animal
Bull
Fun fact
A common misconception for bulls is that they can be incited by the color red, famously wielded by bullfighters in Spain, but actually, bulls are red-green colorblind and antagonized by the movement of the cloth, not the color. Their aggression stems from the need to gain dominance over herds of cows for breeding rights, and they can be dangerous if not handled with great care.
Keywords
Abundance, Status, Dependable
Reversed Keywords
Underqualified, Greed, Materialism
Meaning
A bull rears up on his hind legs under the glow of a brilliant pentacle. The rays radiate outwards, illustrating dynamic energy, and the bull — a symbol of stamina, virility, strength, and determination — charges forward, eager to seek out wealth lying just beyond the horizon. The King of Pentacles reminds us that material success is imminent.
Upright
When upright, the King of Pentacles signifies that the user is on a hard-fought path towards self-improvement and achieving a longtime goal. Developing ideas is just one part of the task; you are capable of leading others, laying the groundwork for new projects, and directing resources for the best possible outcome. Struggle is far behind you. Now is the time to embark on new ventures. A significant male figure will soon be playing an important role in your life. He comes off as wise and grounded, but don’t count on him for tactful judgement. Learn what you can from him and benefit from his presence while he’s around.
Verse
Hard work has bled into prosperity, and it is now time to safeguard it for the future.
Reversed
When reversed, the King of Pentacles asks you to reassess how you engage with money. You may find that you’ve been having trouble keeping hold of the money you’ve been making or have been spending it quickly on luxuries or risky ventures. Self-discipline is very important right now. Work on holding back on these urges before it puts you in the hole. Conversely, you may be experiencing trouble with prioritizing things other than money. You may be dedicating all of your time and effort towards making money while neglecting the people around you. Seek to realign your priorities and temper your need to excel through less than honorable means. Try to break out of bad habits and attempt to do things differently if you’re feeling stuck in your ways.
Visual Description
A large golden bull rears against a star-speckled black background, its horns and hooves shaded in deep red. A round pentacle with a five-pointed star is depicted near its hind legs, ringed in red and gold. Radiating lines and thin, curling cloud-like bands frame the figure and give a sense of motion. The title 'KING OF PENTACLES' is printed in gold lettering along the bottom of the card.
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