Minor Arcana • Earth
King of Pentacles Tarot Meaning
Complete guide to the visual symbolism, upright and reversed meanings, love dynamics, career guidance, and yes/no verdict for King of Pentacles.
Notice the king on a throne carved with bull heads, his robe covered in grapevines, holding a scepter and a pentacle, a castle rising behind him.
Key Attributes
Upright Keywords: Wealth • Success • Leadership • Security • Abundance
Reversed Keywords: Greed • Materialism • Stubbornness • Financial mismanagement
General Meaning: Upright & Reversed
A king sits on a throne carved with bull heads, his robe covered in grapevines, holding a scepter and a pentacle, a castle behind him. Everything around him has grown. The card speaks of material success, stability, and the ability to build lasting security.
In Reverse: Reversed, the king's abundance becomes rigid. Greed, stubbornness, or a focus on wealth alone may be at play. Ask what your security is for.
Love & Relationships
A stable, generous partner, or a relationship built on security and loyalty. Love is shown through reliability and provision.
Reversed in Love: Materialism, possessiveness, or a partner who expresses love only through money or gifts. Presence matters more than possessions.
Career & Finances
Financial success, business acumen, and stable leadership. You know how to make resources grow.
Reversed in Career: Financial mismanagement, greed, or rigid business decisions. Ask what your wealth is meant to serve.
Yes or No Verdict: King of Pentacles
The King of Pentacles sits in the midst of abundance he has built. It answers Yes upright.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is King of Pentacles a Yes or a No?
King of Pentacles is considered a Yes upright. The King of Pentacles sits in the midst of abundance he has built. It answers Yes upright.
What does King of Pentacles mean in a love reading?
A stable, generous partner, or a relationship built on security and loyalty. Love is shown through reliability and provision.
What does King of Pentacles reversed signify?
Reversed, the king's abundance becomes rigid. Greed, stubbornness, or a focus on wealth alone may be at play. Ask what your security is for.
What astrological sign or planet is associated with King of Pentacles?
King of Pentacles is traditionally associated with Fire of Earth.