A Little Witchy

Minor Arcana · Pentacles

King of Pentacles

Tarot card meaning: upright and reversed, in love, work and money.

King of Pentacles tarot card, from A Little Witchy's painted deck
On our card, a white-bearded king in a black robe embroidered with golden grapevines sits on a throne carved with bull heads, a gold scepter in one hand and the other resting on a big gold coin. Grapevines surround him, and a castle stands on a hill behind.
successsecuritygenerosity

What King of Pentacles means

Grapes on the robe, a castle behind, a coin resting on one knee. The King of Pentacles is steady, earned success, the grown-up with their money stuff sorted who still picks up the check. Make the sensible choice and stick with it.

The King of Pentacles is the suit at its most accomplished, someone who has turned years of effort into something solid. In the traditional card he sits among grapevines on a throne decorated with bulls, a nod to earthy Taurus, with his castle behind him and an armored foot peeking out from his robe. He stands for wealth, business sense and generosity, the security that comes from many good decisions in a row. In everyday life he's the shop owner who knows every regular by name, or your own knack for looking after resources and sharing them.

King of Pentacles reversed

All bottom line, or chasing status stuff you don't even want. Ask yourself what 'enough' looks like.

Reversed, success curdles into stubbornness or status-chasing. You might be measuring your worth by what you own, holding on too tightly, or taking risks just to look successful. It can also point to someone who uses money to keep control.

In love, work and money

Love

Love here is steady and generous, the kind that remembers the anniversary and also fixes the leaky faucet. Feeling safe with someone is romantic too.

Work

Lead like someone who's been through a few lean years, calm about the numbers and generous with credit. There's no need to chase every new trend.

Money

Sensible choices win the long game. Know what you spend, keep a little set aside, and enjoy being able to treat someone now and then.

Yes or no?

Leans yes. the King stands for solid, earned success, so the answer favors sensible plans and steady progress.

Try this today

Review one bill or subscription you've been ignoring.

Draw your own card every morning, with your stars and a yes-or-no from the Oracle. Free.

Draw today's card

More from the Pentacles

All 78 tarot card meanings