General
Upright General Meaning
The King of Pentacles represents mature material mastery and responsible stewardship. Build wealth and stability in ways that are ethical, durable, and generous.
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Minor Arcana · Pentacles
King of Pentacles
King
King of Pentacles is the king card in the suit of Pentacles, one of the 56 Minor Arcana cards, and card 64 in this complete library.
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Pentacles
- Deck position
- 64 of 78
- Original artwork
- Pamela Colman Smith · 1909
Card meanings
How to Read King of Pentacles
Read the card's orientation together with the question, spread position, and surrounding cards. A reversal can describe blocked, internalized, delayed, or excessive energy—not simply the opposite of the upright card.
Upright
King of Pentacles Upright Meaning
- prosperity
- stewardship
- security
- practical leadership
Love & Relationships
Upright Love Meaning
A dependable, protective, and commitment-minded partner may be present. Love is expressed through loyalty, provision, and a serious investment in shared life.
Career & Purpose
Upright Career Meaning
Business leadership, financial growth, and expert management are favored. Make conservative decisions from experience and build systems that preserve success.
Reversed
King of Pentacles Reversed Meaning
- greed
- materialism
- stubborn control
- financial mismanagement
General
Reversed General Meaning
Reversed, the King of Pentacles warns that security has become control, status, or accumulation without wisdom. Reexamine the values governing resources.
Love & Relationships
Reversed Love Meaning
Money, possession, or rigid expectations may dominate the relationship. Material provision cannot substitute for emotional respect and shared power.
Career & Purpose
Reversed Career Meaning
A powerful person may prioritize profit over ethics, or finances may be less stable than portrayed. Audit the numbers and refuse shortcuts that threaten long-term trust.
Esoteric correspondences
The language behind the image.
Astrology, elements, numbers, and recurring symbols add another interpretive layer. Correspondence systems vary by tradition; Cosmic Oceans uses a consistent Rider–Waite–Smith and Golden Dawn–derived framework.
Astrology
Taurus · Fire of Earth
Element
Earth
Numerology
14 / 5 · outer mastery and direction
Symbols
- pentacle
- garden and field
- body and material craft
Read with this card
Let King of Pentacles enter a complete spread.
Place in the deck
Pentacles
Pentacles contains fourteen cards, beginning with the Ace and continuing through the numbered and court cards to the King.
Archive edition
Rider–Waite–Smith
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