KING OF PENTACLES

King of Pentacles

Keywords: wealth, leadership, stability, success, discipline, financial security, abundance, business, reliability, grounded authority

Upright Meaning
The King of Pentacles upright represents mastery of the material world—wealth, business, and grounded leadership. He’s a provider, protector, and symbol of long-term stability. This card speaks to financial success, wise management, and creating a secure life through discipline and dedication. In love, it suggests loyalty, consistency, and a partner who offers support and security. In career or personal goals, it points to achieving success through responsibility and patience. The King of Pentacles reminds you: true power is rooted in reliability, wisdom, and generosity.

Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the King of Pentacles can represent greed, stubbornness, or misuse of power. You may be too focused on material gain, neglecting emotional needs, or clinging to control. In relationships, this card reversed may point to possessiveness or emotional detachment. In business or finance, it warns of mismanagement or valuing status over substance. The reversed King invites you to reevaluate your definition of success—and lead with integrity, not ego.

Summary
The King of Pentacles is a symbol of wealth and wise leadership—offering stability and success when upright, and cautioning against control, greed, or imbalance when reversed. He asks you to lead with grounded purpose.

HOW TO READ
This card often shows a regal figure surrounded by symbols of wealth and nature—representing material mastery and calm authority. Ask: Are you leading with wisdom and care? Is your foundation built to last?

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