Tarot Arcana King of Pentacles: Social Success

Description:A man sits on a throne, surrounded by blessings. In his right hand is a scepter, in his left is a pentacle. His face shows peace and contentment. Behind him is a castle. Under his soft robe, metal armor is visible.

Main meanings of the card in the upright position:

• denotes an intelligent, peace-loving person;
• denotes a person who has achieved success in life, brave in difficult situations;
• practicality, persistence;
• good handling of business matters, but at the expense of reducing attention to personal relationships;
• good intuition, instinct;
• patience;
• joy of life, love of entertainment;
• lust;
• haggling;
• lazy idleness;
• ability and love to work in a team;
• sense of reality (withdrawal from the world of illusions);
• consistency, strong friendship, loyalty, warmth;
• striving for a long-term union;
• jealousy (if there is no feeling safety);
• mathematical insight;
• love of nature;
• career advancement;
• devoted fathers;
• «money above all else»;
• dark-haired man;
• big win, inheritance;

Main meanings of the card in the inverted position:

• pragmatism, prudence, stubbornness;
• self-confidence, commercialism;
• meanness;
• fanaticism, superstition, paranoia;
• insensitivity;
• pornography;
• concern about finances, obsession with work;
• dishonest act;
• instigators;
• anger;
• vice;
• ugliness;
• bad financial reputation;

Otherwise Pharaoh or Lord of Pentacles.

In some card variations, the King's throne is decorated with images of Taurus. This is a person satisfied with his fate. He is content, and therefore peace-loving and happy. A kind father, a smart leader, a wonderful husband. He has been acquiring, accumulating, and collecting treasure for a long time. This is not necessarily material wealth: you can also accumulate knowledge. Now he is resting, but not inactive: steel armor is visible from under his mantle, embroidered with images of grape vines. He is always ready to defend what he owns.

In the upright position, it means practicality, persistence, the ability to achieve one's goal, and bring things to an end.

In the inverted position — pragmatism, prudence or stubbornness.

(E. Kolesov «Azbuka Tarot»)

DESCRIPTION: The King of Pentacles sits on his throne amidst all the signs of wealth, strength and power. In his right hand he holds a scepter, and in his left — a pentacle. His throne is decorated with bulls' heads, and his robe is adorned with bunches of grapes and vine leaves. Behind him are the turrets of his castle. Elements: Air-Earth.

EXPLANATION: In a modern context, we can describe the King of Pentacles as an industrial magnate. He has considerable executive power, common sense, and a knowledge of mathematics. He is consistent and reliable, has extensive experience in financial matters, and is brave in difficult situations. If you have drawn this card, you have many of these qualities.

REVELATION MEANING: You have become too materialistic, as well as narrow-minded and self-confident, and often appear foolish in the eyes of others. You can be bribed. You use your talents in an unethical manner.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT LESSON: You are successful and reliable, but at times you become so involved in business matters that your personal relationships suffer. You must learn to balance the needs of friends and family with your innate ability to successfully manage your business and financial ventures.

(N. Drewry «Tarot. Step-by-Step Guide to Studying»)

The King of Pentacles represents the masculine side of the earth element. Thus, he personifies our desire to own property, to be confident in the future and in real values, to be in harmony with the surrounding reality. For him, the main thing is deeds, not words, dreams or good intentions. This is our desire for the strength and reliability of being, for the ability to constantly turn to what is familiar. At the same time, the King of Denarii is distinguished by a good sense, an instinct that allows us to recognize what is real and what is not, what business is worth doing and what is not worth taking on, and what the result will be. In addition, he has an excellent sense of time: he understands that true values ​​​​“mature” slowly, and knows how to wait. He is patient and does not recognize haste. In addition, he expresses our joy of life, love of entertainment and pleasures, as well as carnal sensuality. But he also has a dark side: this is insatiable lust, hardened hucksterism or languid idleness — that same «Oblomov within us» that I. Goncharov wrote about so wonderfully.

WORK: This card indicates, first of all, our desire for reliability and confidence in the future, love for everything solid, stable, permanent. Work that brings joy, high skill, patience and the ability to bring things to an end, which distinguish many peasants, artisans or bankers. The King of Pentacles is usually always in good order with finances, and he is also helped by his truly outstanding nose for everything that can bring money. He will never miss his chance. On the other hand, he is able to unmistakably recognize deceivers and charlatans. He loves and knows how to work «in a team», loners-individuals are almost never found among such people.

CONSCIOUSNESS: The King of Pentacles shows that we have decided to trust our sense of reality, abandoning the pursuit of high, but unrealistic ideals and preferring «a bird in the hand». This is a period when we, on the one hand, strive to create a clear and practical picture of the world, and on the other — to realize our desires and good intentions as fully as possible. The King of Pentacles card is a peasant's trick. It means that the most important thing for us is the matter and its result, and that we are ready to move in small steps (and even do it with pleasure), if we know that in this case no other path will bring us closer to the goal.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Here this card means constancy, strong friendship, reliability, loyalty and warmth of soul, which are more precious to us than entertainment or novelty. It is in this area that the aspect of sensual joy inherent in this card manifests itself most vividly. It speaks of our desire for a bright, sensual and long-lasting union in which we feel safe. In some cases, it can mean the desire to create a family. If there is no sense of security, the King of Pentacles can indicate jealousy, ready to take dangerous forms.

Kings in Tarot

The four Kings correspond to the four fixed signs of the Zodiac: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. The Kings can represent both real people in your life and different aspects of your personality. Kings are father figures and usually symbolize mature men, leaders, or bosses. Compared to the Pages and Knights, the Kings are less situational. When interpreted as aspects of a person’s personality, the Kings reflect their willpower, initiative, principled action, and ability to resolve problems. The Kings also represent fame, public recognition, honor, awards, and celebrations. Two or more Kings in a reading can sometimes symbolize a meeting of several men.

King of Pentacles Upright

Key Words and Phrases: Steady progress. Ambition. Insight. Practicality. Business ability. Wealth. Patience. Authority. Stability in life. Reliability. Loyalty. Contentment. Organizational ability. Friendliness. Position. Discipline. Control. Thoroughness. Pleasure. Gentleness. Kindness. Tranquility. Love of nature. Financial ability. Leadership in industry. Mathematical acumen. Common sense. Generosity. Perseverance. Steady leadership. Hard work. Well-deserved success. Skillful management. Rational use of land. Increasing income. Professional success. Wise investments. Selling and buying real estate. Property. Persistent efforts lead to high achievements. Promotion up the career ladder. Bank deposits. Protection. Negotiations about money.

Situation and advice:The King of Pentacles indicates your involvement in business and putting your financial aspects of life in order. Stability is your top priority now: both in the future and in the present. You may expect a promotion or a salary increase. You can succeed in practical enterprises. Real estate transactions will be successful. Your patience, honesty, kindness and loyalty will be rewarded. You can receive sound advice on financial matters. Practical actions and conscientious behavior will lead you to success.

People:A conscientious worker. A person who can give sound advice on a financial matter. A production leader. Financiers. Engineers. Mathematicians. Property owners. People who are involved in the development of the real estate market. Businessmen. Those who work with the land. Devoted fathers who understand their children. Methodical, responsible, balanced, reliable, silent and conservative man. A good leader. A married man with a stable financial position. Bankers. Investors. Stockbrokers. Traders. Men who know how to manage money well. A man with an aptitude for mathematics. Ambitious men who work long and hard to achieve their goals. A patriarch. Patron of the arts. A generous man of wealth. Those who deal with finance. Suppliers. Protectors. Honest and loyal friends. People for whom “money comes first”. Usually a dark-haired man.

King of Pentacles Reversed

Key words and phrases: Materialism. Stupidity. Tendency to attach too much importance to money. Meanness. Fanaticism. Superstition. Insensitivity. Greed. Fraud. Dishonesty. Pettiness. Disloyalty. Tactlessness. Heavy hand. Rudeness. Pornography. Inflexibility. Stubbornness. Authoritarianism. Inability to lead. Excessive concern with finances. Confidence that career and money are above all else. Amateurism. Obsession with work. The desire to conform to social principles. Paranoia. Disorganization. Money can't buy love. The end justifies the means. Everything is for sale.

Situation and advice: You may be dealing with a mean, rude, greedy, stingy, bigoted, dishonest, vulgar man. There is a danger that for you success is measured in money. The King of Pentacles in the inverted position can also warn against dishonest actions, behind which greed and practicality are hidden. Refrain from making rude or vulgar remarks that may offend others.

People: Instigators. Dullards. Dictators. Spendthrifts. People who do not know how to handle money. People who are ready to do anything for money. A dull, materialistic, overly self-confident, fanatical, prejudiced person. A male chauvinist. People who are only interested in sex. An impoverished person. A stingy, slow, suspicious person. A person who is indulgent towards his own misdeeds. A person who is subject to sudden outbursts of anger. A person who is too concerned with financial matters. People whose all-consuming materialism will make them do anything for money; materialism is their real idol.

The meaning and inner meaning of the King of Pentacles Arcana

Interpretation in the upright position:

• Brunette, Businessman, Trader, Banker, Moneychanger, Calculator, Speculator.
• Physics, Geometry, Mathematics, Science.
• Teacher, Professor.

Other meanings of the King of Pentacles Tarot in the upright position:

• leader, trustworthy person, materialist and conservative
• reliability, success, security
• courage, common sense, business acumen
• ability for the exact sciences

The King of Pentacles Tarot is a rich, powerful and cultured man who can provide assistance, give wise advice, inspire. A person with refined manners, knowledge of monetary and financial matters, a true patron of sciences and arts. He can be well-disposed towards the Questioner or indifferent to him, but in no case hostile. The other cards in the layout will reveal his attitude and, perhaps, show what exactly you must do to gain this person's patronage, if you need it. If the King of Pentacles Tarot does not represent a specific person, then it is a symbol of enterprise, world fame, intelligence and insight in business. The King of Pentacles Tarot card can also represent giftedness or talent, especially mathematical, and success in the field of finance, as well as social status. One of the interpretations also predicts a large win or inheritance. The King of Pentacles Tarot traditionally represents a reliable, practical man of mature years who has achieved success and position in his field of activity (probably banking or stockbroking) by his own efforts. For all his achievements, this person is cautious in his approaches and probably not particularly intelligent. The King of Pentacles predicts an improvement in the Client's financial situation and a possible promotion.

Interpretation in the inverted position:

• Vice, Flaw, Weakness, Ugliness, Wrong organization, Wrong nature.
• Disorder, Ugliness, Ugliness.
• Spoiled, Stinking.

Other meanings of the inverted King of Pentacles tarot:

• a rude, stubborn, treacherous and unprincipled person, vain and power-hungry, dishonest in business
• insensitivity, excessive materialism
• laziness, stubbornness, impracticality, desire for absolute power
• bad financial reputation, death

The inverted King of Pentacles tarot card is a dangerous a man, someone the Questioner should avoid. In business, he can be an absolutely ruthless competitor. If the card does not represent a specific person, then this is a sign of doubt, weakness, fear, despair. Danger for the Questioner. Vice and willfulness, corruption and evil intentions, arrogance.

The inverted King of Pentacles means concern about material wealth. The King of Pentacles is a man of years, empty, limited, insensitive. But, despite this, he has a strong and assertive character, and he can confront the Client in areas related to finances and work. Jealousy can be the cause.

Inner meaning

The King of Pentacles Tarot should evoke the image of a mature man, rich and courageous. Like the King of Swords, he personifies power, but in a more positive sense. He firmly defends his rights and can hold the reins of government in his own hands. He is also personally gifted and/or interested in gifted people. He uses his influence to support the arts and sciences, in most cases, no doubt, for his own purposes, but also for his love of art. The King of Pentacles Tarot card is a man so confident and authoritative that he can patronize the arts; he also represents a fairly stable society where the arts and sciences flourish.

If the King of Pentacles represents a specific person, then this is the personification of an «enlightened monarch», powerful and wise. He is a man whose success and personal qualities the Questioner will admire. If this card represents a situation, then it predicts financial confidence and some stability in a society where culture flourishes.

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