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King of Pentacles tarot card

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Minor Arcana Pentacles

King of Pentacles

Element: Earth
Suit: Pentacles (Earth)

Upright Meaning

wealth business acumen material mastery

The King of Pentacles sits on a throne adorned with bull carvings, surrounded by the fruits of his domain — grapevines, a castle, abundant gardens. He represents the pinnacle of material achievement: wealth earned through sustained effort, managed with practical intelligence, and enjoyed without guilt. His power is quiet, solid, and undeniable — built brick by brick.

Reversed Meaning

greed financial obsession corruption

When reversed, the energy of King of Pentacles may become blocked or distorted. Pay attention to shadow aspects and areas requiring deeper reflection.

Keywords

Upright Meaning

  • wealth
  • business acumen
  • material mastery

Reversed Meaning

  • greed
  • financial obsession
  • corruption

Visual Symbolism

King in rich robes with a pentacle; stability, business, responsibility.

Classic Rider-Waite symbolism — each visual element carries deeper psychological meaning.

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King of Pentacles tarot card meaning — upright, reversed & love

King of Pentacles

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