This is the final card in the suit of Pentacles. King of Pentacles represents the patriarch, the head of the house, the foundation of a company/family, and someone who has the capacity to be both a strict and a kind ruler. This card stands for power, integrity, wealth, honesty, loyalty, responsibility and success.

The King of Pentacles [Upright]

In this final, royal card we see a lot of bright yellows, but also a stark contrast in the form of black and grey. Unlike the Queen’s throne which is made of grey stone, King’s is made of black stone with grey and golden elements – representing responsibility, duty and unchanging integrity.

In the background, there’s a castle and green, fresh blossoms representing abundance and royalty. He is garbed in a predominantly black robe with light green and red details representing wealth and earthly pleasures.

He has a big crown, representing his status, and in his left hand, he is holding a pentacle, while there’s a golden scepter in his right. There are a lot of bright green details in this card, that represent freshness of ideas that King of Pentacles is known for when it comes to gardening and managing a farm, as well as keeping his business fresh and booming for many long years.

King of Pentacles Keywords [Upright]

• Success
• Patriarchy
• Loyalty
• Generosity
• Wealth
• Status
• Power
• Integrity

King of Pentacles Meaning [Upright]

King of Pentacles is considered one of the most benign cards in the Pentacle suit. Even reversed he is said not to have perilous properties. In his upright state, the King of Pentacles represents a kind, generous man who is at the head of a company and/or a family.

He is the “father” whom all love and don’t find it difficult to listen to. He gives great advice and his mannerisms are calm and collected at all times. He gives sound and reasonable instructions and is able to make the whole mechanism and machinery work with his “magic touch”.

This is the card of royal and loyal power, integrity, wealth, success and abundance. King of Pentacles is a good omen in every reading and it signifies someone you can count on in your hour of need even without having to ask for help. But do ask, it’s always good to ask.

Key Points – Love [Upright]

• King of Pentacles in a love reading represents a stable and loving union. It can also signify your partner who is very loyal and capable to make you feel financially secure.
• It’s a great omen for moving in together and fathering children, as well. If you’re considering buying a property/house – this is a green light to do so.

Key Points – Money [Upright]

• In a money reading, King of Pentacles is a great sight because it either represents a prominent patron who can help you out big time when money is concerned. Or it represents you and you’re able to be of great help to someone just because you’re better off, and you’re kind and generous enough to do a good deed.
• Either way, it’s a wonderful card to come up in a money reading as it foretells abundance and prosperity

Key Points - Career [Upright]

• This is one of the best cards to come up in a career reading as it foreshadows an exquisite and prominent rise to power and high positions. We’re talking about the high political profile and senator seats.
• It’s also an omen of great financial gain and expansion