The King of Pentacles rests on a throne decorated with bull carvings, symbolizing his relationship to the Taurus sign, and grapes and vines decorate his clothes, signifying abundance. He holds the stick in his right hand, and he holds a coin in his left hand. Around his chair are more flowers and bushes, describing the material prosperity. A palace is visible behind him, a representative of all he has built through his struggles and determination. This King is consequently very serious about economic security and has made the growth of money.

Upright
Wealth, business, leadership, security, discipline, abundance
Reversed
Financially inept, obsessed with wealth and status, stubborn
Astrology
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Element
Earth
King of Pentacles

Upright King Of Pentacles

The King of Pentacles signifies wealth and economic safety. This King is a trusted provider; he uses his energy and determination to generate wealth for himself and loved ones. He is also a fatherly and protective character who gives people guidance and understanding, particularly in topics related to work and properties.

When the King of Pentacles card shows up, you are assured and prosperous at drawing and maintaining resources. While identifying possibilities for extension and benefit, you have self-control and power to handle your money and reinvest it intelligently.

The appearance of the King of Pentacles symbolizes that you are the great business owner and can turn your idea into something physical. When you connect yourself to your imagination, you create tremendous achievement and money come effortlessly to you. You do not strive to obtain your needs any longer like the Page and the Knight card.

The King of Pentacles often symbolizes the final realization of a duty. You have accomplished great things through great diligence and can definitely say that you accomplished your goal. 

The King of Pentacles understands that a planned and continuous working will guide you to completion. Proceed this way rather than trying new methods of doing tasks. You should not practice any more ventures.

Reversed King Of Pentacles

The reversed King of Pentacles urges you to check your association with physical abundance and money. You may draw large amounts of money however you may not be handling your wealth properly. You need to improve your control so you can preserve it for your future while still appreciating the results of your hard work.

Or maybe you are placing money before everything else, badly affecting your connections and happiness. If this resonates, observe the greater influence of your passion with money. Is it helping you and supporting your essential priorities in life, or do you need to shift your approach?

In some instances, the reversed King of Pentacles pictures someone who is very determined and firm. Has life become so foreseen and regular that you are feeling somehow stuck in it? Being settled is great, however, you should let yourself be spontaneous and do something unusual sometimes. You should not be so serious and solid all of the time.