PENTACLES
King of Pentacles tarot card meaning
The King of Pentacles has mastered the material world. He is successful, disciplined and generous, having built lasting wealth.
In a reading, he can describe a successful, reliable person, or the qualities you need to build lasting success.
King of Pentacles upright meaning
Upright, the King of Pentacles brings success, security and discipline. Build and share your wealth wisely.
King of Pentacles upright in love & relationships
In love, he shows a stable, generous partner.
King of Pentacles upright in career & work
At work, he points to business success and leadership.
King of Pentacles upright in money & finances
Financially, he shows wealth and wise investment.
King of Pentacles reversed meaning
Reversed, the King of Pentacles can show greed, stubbornness or poor financial decisions.
King of Pentacles reversed in love & relationships
In love, the reversal may show materialism.
King of Pentacles reversed in career & work
At work, it may show controlling leadership.
King of Pentacles reversed in money & finances
With money, avoid greed.
Is King of Pentacles a yes or no card?
Yes upright · Maybe reversed
Upright, the King of Pentacles is a confident yes, built on solid foundations. Reversed, it is a maybe if greed or stubbornness is involved.
King of Pentacles symbolism and imagery
On the Rider–Waite–Smith card, the King sits on a throne decorated with bulls, surrounded by grapevines. He holds a scepter and a pentacle, with a castle behind him.
The bulls represent stability and Taurus. The grapes show abundance. The castle shows achievement.
King of Pentacles in a reading
As an outcome, the King of Pentacles suggests lasting success. Next to the Ten of Pentacles, wealth is lasting.
Notable combinations
- King of Pentacles + Ten of Pentacles: Lasting wealth.
- King of Pentacles + The Emperor: Strong leadership.
- King of Pentacles + Queen of Pentacles: Stable partnership.
Tarot is a tool for reflection and entertainment, not a prediction of fixed events or a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice.