Card 77 • pentacles

King of Pentacles

Brief Description

The King of Pentacles represents the pinnacle of material success, but warns of the thin line between prosperity and greed. This regal figure has achieved wealth beyond his wildest dreams yet remains bound to the material world. While he fiercely protects his riches and displays them proudly, there is a cautionary message about the inevitable price of acquiring and maintaining such wealth. Success should not consume everything in its path.

king of pentaclestarottarot card meaningtarot interpretationtarot readingcard symbolismdivinationsuit of pentacles

Keywords

WEALTH • GREED • ULTIMATE PRICE • OVERPROTECTION

General Meaning

A regal and mysterious monarch wears his wealth hanging from his horns. This card draws a fine line between luxury and greed. The owner's success has surpassed his wildest dreams, but still he belongs to this world. He simultaneously fiercely protects his wealth and strives to display it for all to see. People see only his success. Beware the inevitable price for acquiring and preserving such riches. Your success must not devour everything in its path.

Reversed Meaning

This is no longer a question of greed. There will be a heavy price to pay for heartlessness, ferocity, and ruthlessness. One who has achieved success thinking only of himself will never again be able to trust others; former friends will become strangers, while strangers will begin to impose themselves as friends, but only to snatch a piece of your wealth.

Get Personalized AI Reading

Want a deeper, personalized interpretation of this card? Our AI tarot reader Elvi can give you a unique reading based on your question.

Try Free in Telegram

Ostara tarot

✍️ Deck author(s): Molly Applejohn, Eden Cooke, Krista Gibbard, Julia Iredale

💜 Please support creators. Buy official decks.

ℹ️ Disclaimer

All card images and descriptions are taken from public sources. They are used for review purposes only. All rights to these images and descriptions belong to their creators. If you believe there is a copyright infringement, please contact us at [email protected].