The essential meanings of this Minor Arcana card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck.

Upright: The King of Pentacles upright is the master of the material realm – he signifies wealth, stability, and success in business or projects. This card shows that through discipline and hard work, great prosperity can be achieved. If it represents a person, it could be someone who is a wise investor, a supportive provider, or a dependable leader. Upright, the King of Pentacles encourages you to be pragmatic, patient, and confident in managing resources. It’s a sign that you either are or can be in a secure position, where you can enjoy the finer things and also help others in tangible ways. This king values tradition, responsibility, and the satisfaction of a job well done. Seeing this card is a strong indicator of reaching goals related to career or finance, and it reminds you to lead with reliability and generosity when you attain success.

Reversed: The King of Pentacles reversed can indicate greed, stubbornness, or a shaky financial foundation. Perhaps someone is being too materialistic, valuing money over integrity or relationships. It might represent a person who is controlling with resources or who flaunts wealth but is insecure underneath. In another sense, it could mean a failure to manage finances well – like a big risk that backfired or difficulty in following through on business commitments. Reversed, this card advises checking your relationship with wealth and success. Are you holding on too tightly, or maybe mismanaging what you have? It’s a call to ground yourself: practice generosity instead of hoarding, flexibility instead of stubbornness. If you’ve experienced a loss, it suggests learning from it rather than doubling down on the same approach. Work on stability by being responsible and ethical. Turn that energy upright by being the kind of leader or provider who is trustworthy and wise, not just rich or powerful.

Three Possibilities

The secrets of this card for heart, mind and soul.

Love: The King of Pentacles is the ultimate provider—loyal, committed, and deeply invested in love that lasts. He represents a partner who is protective, stable, and willing to put in the effort to create a strong foundation for a relationship. This is a love built on trust, responsibility, and long-term vision. If you seek love, he reminds you that true partnership is not just about passion—it is about consistency, dependability, and building something meaningful together.

Career: The King of Pentacles is the master of success, financial wisdom, and long-term wealth. He signals career achievement, business mastery, and the ability to create lasting prosperity. If you are working toward a goal, this card assures you that through patience, discipline, and strategic decisions, you will reach the pinnacle of success. Wealth and security are within reach—manage them wisely, and they will continue to grow.

Spirituality: The King of Pentacles embodies spiritual prosperity, showing that true abundance comes from a life well-lived. He teaches that the physical and spiritual worlds are not separate but intertwined—prosperity is a mindset as much as it is material. This card encourages you to use your resources wisely, to be generous in spirit, and to seek fulfillment not just in wealth, but in the legacy of wisdom and kindness you leave behind.