King of Pentacles: tarot card meaning

General meaning

The King of Pentacles is success consolidated: he has built prosperity through work, vision, and common sense, and now shares it generously. Everything he touches flourishes. Think like him: solid, big, and long-term.

In love

In love it's a protective, stable partner building a real future: security, loyalty, and a shared life project. It can represent a prosperous, trustworthy man. This love is a harbor, not a storm.

At work

At work it's the material summit: thriving businesses, sound investments, and respected leadership. Excellent for closing major deals or consolidating your position. Your experience has value: charge for it and share it.

King of Pentacles reversed

Reversed, it warns of success corrupted: greed, stubbornness, or placing status above people. Money is a good servant and a bad master. Examine what you're sacrificing to keep — or fake — wealth.

Sources: Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1911); tradición RWS

Frequently asked questions

What does King of Pentacles mean in tarot?

The King of Pentacles is success consolidated: he has built prosperity through work, vision, and common sense, and now shares it generously. Everything he touches flourishes. Think like him: solid, big, and long-term.

What does King of Pentacles mean in love?

In love it's a protective, stable partner building a real future: security, loyalty, and a shared life project. It can represent a prosperous, trustworthy man. This love is a harbor, not a storm.

What does King of Pentacles reversed mean?

Reversed, it warns of success corrupted: greed, stubbornness, or placing status above people. Money is a good servant and a bad master. Examine what you're sacrificing to keep — or fake — wealth.