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The King of Pentacles represents someone who is unusually successful in business dealings and acquiring material possessions. I call this Pentacle “The Midas Touch” or “The Husband Card” in my deck. This King could represent you, a friend, family member, father figure, boss, lawyer, businessman, mentor, potential lover, potential marriage partner, or even an open enemy.

The Court Cards represent significant people who will enter your life. The Minor Arcana represents your choices and actions throughout the realization of your destiny. The Tarot card Kings represent authority, sound judgment, control, and strongly influence your current situation. The Pentacles represent your desire for material success, good health, and a happy home life.

Astrologically the King of Pentacles is related to the earth sign of Capricorn, the ambitious hardworking user of people and lover of things whose mind rules the heart and who is serious, traditional, economical, cautious and business-like, or domineering, egotistical, unforgiving, fatalistic, stubborn, inhibited and status-seeking.

The King of Pentacles astrological relatives are the planets Saturn (the structured teacher, lord of karma and lessons to be learned through trial and error), Venus (the morning and evening star that guides you to higher ideals. However, Venus is beauty or the beast. The beauty of a relationship that grows, or the beast of a relationship contract that could not achieve resolution and balance), and Mercury (the speed with how you gather information and think).

Symbolism

The King of Pentacles wears a golden crown decorated with red roses, yellow lilies, and a yellow and blue knotted laurel braid. The red roses represent the King’s passions, desires and actions, and the yellow lilies represent that the archetype is inspired with every step he takes. The tightly-knotted laurel braid indicates the King’s dedication, education, experience, and the status of his business achievements.

The King’s throne is decorated with goats (determination). Goats like to explore high vistas and climb the mountains of success.

The castle in the background represents goals and the solid foundation built to support these goals. The flag (announcement) flying over the blue (thought) roof may indicate that the archetype is thinking about announcing that a new business contract is in the works.

The King’s robe is decorated with grapevine leaves (growth) and red berries (the harvest of wealth). In one hand this archetype holds a globe scepter (indicating a businessperson who works worldwide). In the other hand the King holds one pentacle (new business opportunity).

The King shows only one steel boot, a sign that he would trample his would-be enemies if needed. The other boot is hidden because this King would never reveal all his cards.

My Interpretation of the King of Pentacles

The King of Pentacles has the Midas touch, is wealthy and loves the finer things in life. He embodies the combined royal qualities of the Tarot Kings with the earth-based qualities of the ambitious Capricorn mountain goat. He uses his authority, sound judgment, discipline, and his desire for structure to obtain status, social acceptance, a distinguished position, and financial security.

He is a financial genius, a business-savvy wizard, and a comfort seeking pleasure-lover. He is willing to work hard and may suffer many hardships in order to reach his goals and realize his dreams. Once he has obtained what he was pursuing, he is content to enjoy his well-earned rewards.

The King of Pentacles is a dedicated family man who follows tradition and expects the same from his partner and family members. He is the poster-boy of proper social behavior. He is solid as a rock and a good provider.

However, the King is always in control of his of environment or his castle. He handles conflicts by getting to the root of the problem to find the solution, and will also hold others accountable for their actions.

Positive Position: You may make solid business decisions and wise investments for yourself, a friend, family member, father figure, boss, lawyer, businessman, or mentor. The King may represent a potential lover or potential marriage partner, someone who is trusted, honest and dedicated and may sweep you off your feet. You may deal with an open enemy who has hidden intentions. See Note below.

Negative Position: You might be controlling, inflexible, rigid, nasty, and narrow minded. If you consider people to be unequal or of a lower social status, you may treat them badly. You may have trouble with a love relationship or your marriage may be in trouble. You could receive a bad performance review at work or lose your job. You may meet an open enemy who goes out of the way to ruin your reputation. See Note:

Note: You need to pull a clarifying card and cross the King of Pentacles to see if the energies are positive or negative to understand their intentions. Crossing cards indicate energies that need resolution. Swords = conflicts and challenges, Pentacles = growth and development, Wands = taking action with what you desire to achieve, Cups = love, feelings and emotions.

Timing is unpredictable and unknown.

With Love,
Safina