Upright Keywords
abundance, prosperity, security, ambitious, safe, kind, patriarchal, protective, businessman, provider, sensual, reliable
Reversed Keywords
greed, materialistic, wasteful, chauvanist, poor financial decisions, gambler, exploitative, possessive
The King ofPentacles refers to a man of high ambition, materialistic satisfaction, andworldly success. The King of Pentacles is sitting on a throne that is adornedwith vines and bull carvings, and the robe that he is wearing is embroideredwith many images of grapevines. He looks sophisticated and regal. He is alsosurrounded by different types of plants, vines, and flowers which depictsthis king’s attainment of materialistic success. He holds a scepter in hisright hand and the coin with a pentacles engraved on it in his left hand. Thecastle can be seen behind him, which is a symbol of his determination andeffort.
When we meetthe King of Pentacles, we feel immediately his regal and generouspresence. He is a provider and a protector, for under his care is a flourishingand abundant kingdom where its citizens are prosperous and encouraged to grow.He is naturally responsible and reliable, and through the wisdom grantedto him by his suit, he has grown all that he has acquired from practicallynothing. To see him in the cards is to envision success - one that was won byearnest work.
He is a provider anda protector, for under his care is a flourishing and abundant kingdom where itscitizens are prosperous and encouraged to grow.
Generally,this card reminds us to stay in control of our energy andour resources in pursuit of a larger goal. When it comes to work, theKing of Pentacles may refer to a more established man who will pay asignificant role in your career. This man can be wise and rational, but he mayalso be careless when passing judgment. He can be yourbiggest supporter, but be prepared to receive unsolicited and harshcriticism. In love, this can indicate that the person that you’ve been waitingfor can come along and will love you for who you are.
With regards to finances, the King of Pentacles is one of the best cards toreceive. This may mean that your financial situation is stable as a resultof your wise investments and hard work. In case you are taking a gamble, besure to initiate a calculated action.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
generous provider, serious relationship, emotionally and financially secure
success, encouraging mentor, referrals, good reputation
financial milestone, saving, investing, supporting loved ones, indulging
Successful,generous, dependable and protective, the person represented by the King ofPentacles makes for a great partner, parent, and provider. He is demonstrativeof his love through action instead of words, and looks to create a stable andloving home for his family. If you meet this person, they may be slow to make acommitment, but this is only because they take love very seriously, and need totruly understand you before taking any next steps. While not representing aperson, the King of Pentacles can suggest a time in your relationship which issecure and stable. The two of you will be very comfortable, both emotionallywith each other, and materially. You may have worked very hard in the past toenjoy your current standards of living, and you can now relax.
In aprofessional context, the King of Pentacles can be an outstanding indicator ofa successful business venture. When it comes to your work and your career, thisKing achieves his highest ambitions and has a great reputation amongst hiscolleagues. This card can additionally indicate that someone with moreexperience will mentor and encourage you in your chosen field. This person willhave lots of experience, and can give you much needed support, and sometimeseven recommendations to new jobs, or promotions.
When it comesto finances, the King of Pentacles represents an achievement of a financialmilestone. Perhaps you have reached a level of security that comes from beingdiligent and wisely saving and investing. Since this King is also generous, youmay also be using your newfound wealth to support loved ones, while enjoyingthe luxuries that you may have missed out on while you were saving. Indulge alittle, you deserve it.
When reversed,the King of Pentacles falls from his throne. Once the king of a prosperouskingdom, it has been taken away from him, or lost. Disconnected from the energyof his suit, he may have been impatient, he may have been too indulgent, he mayhave gambled too far and overstretched himself, he may have sought shortcutsthat led him to ruin. He may become too focused on the material, onlyunderstanding the cost of things, and never their value.
He may become toofocused on the material, only understanding the cost of things, and never theirvalue.
The King ofPentacles reversed may also signify that your definition of success andhappiness is only determined by outer appearances, and not by the true valuethat security and stability can bring to you. It is a time for you to cultivatean more wholistic attitude to the material world to find an authentichappiness. In terms of love, this card can mean that someone dear to you iscurrently facing issues due to matters concerning his or her career.
When it comes to finances, the King of Pentacles reversed is telling youto look at the long-term goal. You may be facing financial issues but do notlook at yourself as a failure. Stay positive and understand that this is just aphase in your life. When given the chance again, do not make choices basedonly on the short-term picture.
The King ofPentacles' appearance in a reading can indicate some sort of material lossor loss in reputation - beware that you do not replicate his mistakes.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
materialistic, greedy lover, being used, controlling
poor reputation, unsuccessful at work, being discouraged
financial loss, debt, poor financial decisions, stinginess
Reversed, theKing of Pentacles is stubborn, conservative, greedy and materialistic. They maydo practically anything to get their hands on more resources; so be wary of charactersin your love life that may only be using you. On one hand, this person may beirresponsible and unreliable, choosing to gamble away their resources. On theother hand, this person can use their material means as a way of controllingtheir partner and their family. If this doesn’t signal a person in your lovelife right now, the King of Pentacles tarot love meaning can suggest a periodof emotional or financial insecurity, jealousness, manipulation or coercion.
When it comesto work, the reversed King of Pentacles can signal unsuccessful work projects,or at worst, the closing of a business, or the loss of job. There can be a lotof instability when it comes to work. You may be tired of your job, and thiscan highly affect the quality of your work as your motivation drops. Sometimes,this card can also signal a ruthless person at work may discourage you ortry to undermine you. It is important to ignore his negativity and focus onwhat you need to do. Engaging with such selfish, greedy and manipulating peoplewill only drag you down. Instead, concentrate on your own career and doing yourbest. If you’ve been looking for a promotion or a raise, the King of Pentaclescan sometimes point to you needing more experience.
In a monetarycontext, the reversed King of Pentacles can suggest a financial loss, or in theworse case scenario, bankruptcy ad debt. Financial resources can be very tightnow. You may have gambled away your savings, or made poor financial decisions.Alternatively, the reversed King of Pentacles can signal that you may behoarding your resources, and your stinginess may make others think negativelyof you.
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