material successabundanceleadershipprosperitysecurity
Meaning of King of Pentacles
The King of Pentacles sits on a throne surrounded by vines and abundance: he rules the material realm with mastery. He represents achieved success, solid security and the leadership of someone who knows how to build and manage. He announces prosperity, tangible achievements and the ability to provide and protect.
“I build solid prosperity and manage it wisely.”
King of Pentacles reversed
greedmaterialismstubbornnessobsession with controlmeaningless success
Reversed, the King of Pentacles shows success corrupted: greed, materialism, stubbornness or measuring the value of everything in money. It asks you to remember that true wealth includes time, bonds and meaning, not just possessions.
Themes it touches
- Material success. Solid, well-founded achievements.
- Leadership. Managing and providing with mastery.
- Security. A firm base that supports others.
Symbols on the card
the throne with bull heads · the vines and grapes · the coin in the hand · the prosperous castle.
| Element | Earth |
|---|---|
| Number | King |
| Planet | Earth |
| Zodiac | Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) |
| Rune | Fehu - mastered wealth |
| Chakra | Root |
