Pentacles · #14

King of Pentacles

The master of wealth — abundance built, generously held.

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King of Pentacles
Reviewed by AstroNow on August 17, 2026

In short

The King of Pentacles sits on a throne he built himself — abundance, business mastery, and the calm of a man with nothing left to prove. In love, he's provider energy: loyal, generous, security offered as devotion. Reversed, wealth becomes control, work eclipses tenderness, or status matters more than substance. Share the empire, not just its comforts. Real richness is measured in what you give away.

Upright meaning

The King of Pentacles sits on a throne carved with bulls, surrounded by grapevines, pentacle in hand. He is the master of wealth: the seasoned entrepreneur, the wise patriarch, the one who built it, holds it, and shares it with grace. Real prosperity is here.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, the King of Pentacles warns of greed, stinginess, materialism, or wealth used to dominate. It can also signal financial decisions made from fear rather than wisdom.

In love

In love, upright signals a generous, financially established partner who builds real life. Reversed, materialism, controlling with money, or stinginess.

In career & advice

At work, this is the senior entrepreneur, the wise CFO, the established master. Reversed, greed or financial decisions made from fear.

Frequently asked questions

A wealthy, generous, financially wise leader — often a seasoned entrepreneur or established patriarch.
Greed, stinginess, or materialism. Wealth used to dominate rather than to share.
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