King of Pentacles

Upright: practicality, diligence, caution, maturity, material success and prosperity, enjoyment of rewards without indulgence.

Reversed: mediocrity or failure, financial instability leading to frustration or dissatisfaction.

The King of Pentacles sits with composed authority, his gaze calm yet resolute — ever prepared for new challenges. He embodies the essence of the earth element: stability, patience, and tangible success. This king has built his wealth through steady work and wise management; his prosperity is hard-earned, not granted by chance. Though surrounded by abundance, he values balance and responsibility over excess. Representing a reliable, grounded, and disciplined individual, this card encourages practical thinking, measured ambition, and faith in the slow, deliberate process that turns effort into enduring success.

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