King of Pentacles
The King of Pentacles symbolizes worldly success, financial abundance, and practical mastery over material affairs. Upright, he represents grounded patience, loyalty, and the fruition of projects through disciplined effort and planning; celebrate achievements and practice gratitude while choosing quality over quantity. Reversed, the card prompts reflection on one's relationship with money, warning against rigidity or overemphasis on wealth that neglects other life areas or reflects such influence in others. It advises decisive clarity, realistic planning, and breaking goals into manageable steps to regain balance and commit to meaningful objectives.
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Upright Meaning:
Upright Description
The King of Pentacles represents worldly success, manifesting goals and financial abundance. This archetype is grounded, loyal, and patient. He has mastered the art of money and trusts himself to bring projects to fruition.
Upright Indication
This card indicates the asker has recently finalized a creative endeavor, investment or financial undertaking. It is a moment to celebrate and honor what they have accomplished through sheer hard work and determination.
Upright Guidance
The King of Pentacles can also serve as a reminder to be patient in the pursuit of dreams; with proper planning and a methodological approach, success will follow. The asker is encouraged to practice gratitude during this period and honor the value of the money they have worked so hard for. Choose quality over quantity.
Reversed Meaning:
Reversed Description
The King of Pentacles reversed invites the asker to reflect on their relationship with money and how much importance they are placing on finances. They may be overly focused and rigid about their attempts to acquire wealth, thereby neglecting other areas in their life. This card can also indicate someone in the asker's life is portraying these tendencies.
Reversed Guidance
If the asker is working toward a goal, this card asks them to be extremely decisive and clear about their direction. They are encouraged to take time to plan their objectives, breaking them down into manageable-sized pieces that are realistic. This will enable them to commit to their goals, while also enjoying balance in life.
Visual Description
A stylized golden pentacle is centered within concentric circles, with a small crescent moon placed at its heart. Rays and dotted lines burst outward from the circle while a sun-like emblem and candle motif hang above, surmounted by a crown of five spires each marked with an eye. Delicate hanging ornaments and a smaller crescent descend below; the words 'KING' appear at the top and 'OF PENTACLES' at the bottom on a pale pink background.
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