King of Pentacles
- Minor Arcana
- Suit of Pentacles
- Element: Earth
- Astrology: Fire of earth
A crowned king in a robe covered with grapevines sits on a throne carved with bulls, one hand on a pentacle and the other holding a scepter, a castle and vineyard behind him.
Number: King: the leader, material mastery
Review one area of your resources, time, money, or energy, and make one decision that aligns it with your values.
Upright
- abundance
- stability
- stewardship
- generosity
- accomplished leadership
The King of Pentacles has built something solid and now tends it with wisdom. He invites you to take stewardship of your resources, to lead with steady generosity, and to enjoy what you have created responsibly. Abundance here is shared and sustained.
Reversed
- materialism
- stubbornness
- control through resources
- complacency
- poor stewardship
Reversed, this King may show wealth or stability used to control, or success that has turned into complacency. It can also reflect poor management of what you have. Ask whether your resources are serving your values.
In your life
- Love
- Stability and generosity create a secure foundation; provide and receive in balance.
- Work
- Your experience and steadiness are assets; lead by building lasting value for others.
- Growth
- Material security is a tool, not a goal; ask what it is for.
A question to sit with
What am I responsible for stewarding, and am I doing it with wisdom and generosity?
Affirmation
I steward what I have with wisdom and share it generously.