King of Pentacles
The King of Coins depicts a prosperous, authoritative figure who values material success and practical management, shown by a jolly king holding a golden coin while controlling a powerless doll. Upright, he represents a disciplined business leader, a savvy negotiator, and someone who attains high position through capitalism and hard work. Reversed, the card warns of business failure, corporate corruption, incompetent leadership, and poor financial decisions leading to ruin. The card encourages grounded responsibility in material affairs and vigilance against misuse of power.
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Description
The jolly king strides through the city streets holding his golden coin with pride. With his other hand, he grips a small doll that is powerless to move on its own or to break free.
Upright Meaning
A disciplined business leader or entrepreneur. Capitalism. A savvy negotiator. Someone at the top of their respective fields. A high position of power and achievement attained through hard work.
Reversed Meaning
A business failure. Corporate corruption. Incompetent leadership. Poor financial decisions leading to ruin.
Visual Description
A crowned, rotund monarch strides forward wearing a purple, fur-lined robe and a jeweled crown. He holds a large gold coin engraved with a profile in one hand and a small skeletal doll in the other. The king's face is pale and round with one eye winking and a mischievous smile. A stone castle with turrets, a crescent moon and stars form the background.
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