Tarot Card Library
King of Pentacles
King of Pentacles tarot card meaning: upright & reversed interpretations, plus love, career & yes-or-no guidance. Keywords: material mastery, security.
Tarot Card
Minor ArcanaKing of Pentacles: symbolism & imagery
A king sits enthroned amid vines and a small castle, coin held with total ease, mastery worn comfortably.
King of Pentacles upright meaning
Grounded mastery, abundance and security built through sustained discipline, not luck.
King of Pentacles reversed meaning
Reversed, it can mean materialism, stubbornness, or prioritizing wealth over wellbeing.
All 78 reversed meaningsKing of Pentacles in love & relationships
The King of Pentacles in love is providing security and stability as a genuine expression of commitment: steady, generous, and dependable. The card favors grounded devotion, and counsels letting that security be a foundation for warmth and generosity rather than a wall.
King of Pentacles in career & work
At work, the King of Pentacles is established authority and material success through sustained effort: a capable leader who has built something solid and lasting. The card favors grounded, disciplined mastery, while cautioning against letting success harden into stubbornness or overwork.
King of Pentacles in money & finances
Financially, the King of Pentacles points to strong mastery, abundance built on discipline, not luck. Shrewd, stable, and successful with resources. The card favors confident, grounded financial leadership used generously rather than hoarded.
How King of Pentacles feels
Steady, grounded, secure enough in yourself to be generous with others.
King of Pentacles: advice
Let your security be a foundation for generosity, not a wall around yourself.
King of Pentacles: reflection prompt
How might your stability be used to support someone else right now?
Is King of Pentacles a yes or no?
yes, with solid, grounded follow-through
Yes or no leanings for all 78 cardsKing of Pentacles: frequently asked questions
What does King of Pentacles mean?
Grounded mastery, abundance and security built through sustained discipline, not luck.
What does King of Pentacles mean reversed?
Reversed, it can mean materialism, stubbornness, or prioritizing wealth over wellbeing.
What does King of Pentacles mean in love?
The King of Pentacles in love is providing security and stability as a genuine expression of commitment: steady, generous, and dependable. The card favors grounded devotion, and counsels letting that security be a foundation for warmth and generosity rather than a wall.
Is King of Pentacles a yes or no card?
yes, with solid, grounded follow-through
Is King of Pentacles a Major or Minor Arcana card?
King of Pentacles is a Minor Arcana card in the suit of Pentacles. Pentacles is the suit of earth, covering work, money and the material world, which is the arena this card's meaning plays out in.
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Full glossaryMore cards in Pentacles
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Ace of Pentacles
new opportunity · tangible potential · fresh start
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Two of Pentacles
balance · adaptability · juggling priorities
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Three of Pentacles
collaboration · skill · recognition
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Four of Pentacles
security · saving · control
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Five of Pentacles
hardship · isolation · financial worry
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Six of Pentacles
generosity · balance · giving and receiving
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