King of Pentacles
Minor Arcana · Pentacles
Keywords
wealthbusiness acumendisciplineabundance
Reversed Keywords
greedmaterialismpoor financial management
Card Imagery
A king sits on a throne decorated with bull carvings, surrounded by grapevines and lush garden. He holds a sceptre in one hand and rests the other on a pentacle. His armour is partially hidden by a rich robe covered in grape and vine motifs. A castle is visible behind him.
Upright Meaning
The King of Pentacles has built an empire through patience, discipline, and shrewd business sense. He represents the pinnacle of material success — not flashy, but solid, dependable, and genuinely prosperous.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed, the King of Pentacles warns of greed, materialism, or poor financial stewardship. Someone may be prioritising money over people, or wealth has become an end in itself rather than a tool.