King of Pentacles

Upright Meaning

The King sits on a throne decorated with bull heads, his foot resting on a sculpted bull — Taurus, the sign of material mastery. He holds a scepter in one hand and a pentacle in the other, surrounded by grape vines and a lush castle. He has built an empire through patience, discipline, and practical wisdom. The King of Pentacles is the most successful of the kings in worldly terms — he has turned vision into reality, potential into assets, seeds into harvests. His authority comes from results.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the King of Pentacles becomes the miser, the corrupt businessman, or the person who measures all value in monetary terms. Wealth has become an end rather than a means. Relationships are transactional, generosity has conditions, and the empire is hollow at its core. If this represents you, consider what your wealth is actually for — and whether it's making anyone happy, including you.

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