King of Pentacles
Accomplishment, Order, Resources, Security
The first impression this card gives is that of a “successful person in a pinnacle estate.” It evokes the energy of Wu Earth from the Ten Heavenly Stems—solid, grounded, unshakable.
Both the Queen and King of Pentacles are drawn with richly detailed, full compositions to express material abundance. The Queen embodies “nurturing,” while the King represents “control.”
Unlike other kings, the King of Pentacles is not inclined toward change. He sits firmly, enjoying the fruits of his labor. A wall behind him separates him from the outside world. Only those within this wall can access his resources; others can merely observe from afar.
Zodiac: Taurus / Moon and Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Aries
Element: Earth within Earth
UPRIGHT
Career: Goals achieved, resource dominance, stable expansion, economic strength, cautious decisions, rooted in real industry, leadership, success, recognized social status.
Relationship: Fatherly energy, wise and influential, reliable, materially supportive, loyal and steady, practical, traditional values, strong sense of security, protective, stable bond.
Wealth: Asset growth, sharp investments, legacy planning, resource integration, controlled risk, strict financial management, profits from real industries, financial freedom, inheritance management, generational wealth.
Relationship: Fatherly energy, wise and influential, reliable, materially supportive, loyal and steady, practical, traditional values, strong sense of security, protective, stable bond.
Wealth: Asset growth, sharp investments, legacy planning, resource integration, controlled risk, strict financial management, profits from real industries, financial freedom, inheritance management, generational wealth.
REVERSED
Career: Lacks business sense, stubborn, uncreative, short-sighted decisions, failure, financial troubles, or overly conservative actions stalling progress.
Relationship: Materialistic relationship, emotional detachment, talk without action, interest-based union, familial authoritarianism, lack of romance, trust issues, excessive stinginess, performative affection, emotional coldness.
Wealth: Financial dictatorship, failed speculation, debt crisis, frozen assets, showy spending, exploitative profits, legal disputes, inheritance conflicts, stalled growth, security collapse.
Relationship: Materialistic relationship, emotional detachment, talk without action, interest-based union, familial authoritarianism, lack of romance, trust issues, excessive stinginess, performative affection, emotional coldness.
Wealth: Financial dictatorship, failed speculation, debt crisis, frozen assets, showy spending, exploitative profits, legal disputes, inheritance conflicts, stalled growth, security collapse.