King of Pentacles: Tarot Card Meaning

Meaning of the King of Pentacles card upright

The King sits on a throne decorated with bulls in a garden full of grapes, a sceptre in one hand and a pentacle in the other. He has built lasting wealth through patience and good judgement. The card speaks of financial security, reliability and generosity that comes from stability.

King of Pentacles reversed

• greed
• stubbornness
• materialism

Reversed, the King shows greed, stubbornness or a focus on money at the cost of everything else. Ask whether your wealth serves you, or you serve it.

King of Pentacles in love and relationships

In love he is a stable, generous and reliable partner who offers security. Reversed, a partner who values status or money above feelings.

King of Pentacles in work and finances

At work he is a successful businessman, a secure financial position and long-term investments. Reversed, a miserly style or an inflexible approach.

Symbolism of the King of Pentacles card

The bulls on his throne are strength and stability. The grapevines are abundance. The castle behind him is wealth that he has built and protects.

King of Pentacles in a yes or no reading

In yes or no spreads, King of Pentacles upright reads as “yes” and reversed as “maybe”. The answer comes from the general meaning of the card (wealth, reliability), so always take the wording of the question and the neighbouring cards into account. Try a yes or no reading.