King of Pentacles
Tarot Card Meaning – Upright & Reversed
About the King of Pentacles
The King of Pentacles sits on a throne decorated with vines, grapes, and bull heads. He is robed in a gown of grapes and flowers, and a bull — his symbol — stands beside him. He holds a golden pentacle and a sceptre with relaxed mastery. His castle stands solidly behind him. He has built his empire and he is entirely at ease within it.
Upright Meaning
Upright, the King of Pentacles represents the pinnacle of material success and practical wisdom. Financial security, business acumen, and generous, stable leadership are your current strengths. You have earned the right to lead from a position of genuine material authority. Share your abundance wisely and continue building on solid foundations.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed, the King of Pentacles warns of greed, stubbornness, or a corruption of values through the pursuit of wealth. Material success may have come at the cost of ethical compromise, or security may have curdled into an obsession with accumulation that prevents genuine generosity or joy.