King of Pentacles
Keeper of the Harvest
The energy of the card
Among grapevines and bulls’ heads sits the King, scepter in hand, his foot on a stone beast, the castle behind him. He embodies the fertility of the earth: enjoyment, deliberation, loyalty and security. He may be a person in your life or your own attitude – in women, sensual delight and the need for security.
Your path with this card
What you have built keeps growing when you guard it with care. Every considered decision strengthens your foundation. The card invites you to think long term and enjoy the fruits of your work.
- Which fruits of your work can you enjoy now?
- What would you like to secure for the future?
In the shadow
A focus on security can make you heavy, enjoyment can make you sluggish. The card invites you to protect what you have achieved and stay open to the new.
The image and its meaning
A wealthy king, surrounded by bulls’ heads, sits with scepter and coin amid lush nature.
He is enjoying a rich harvest. The golden-yellow sky signals spiritual wealth and authority. In the background you can see a castle with many towers – a symbol of his authority and power.
The King of Pentacles stands for a mature character who has worked his way to independence and success. His barely visible armor suggests that in the past he showed great courage and good diplomacy. He is unassailable, knows what he wants and puts himself at the service of the greater task.
The card tells us that perseverance and level-headed action, combined with a lot of patience, are often needed to reach our goals. Once you have reached your goal, you may well enjoy the sunny side of life and let others share in it. But this only works if you have mostly made wise decisions beforehand.
Related cards
Tarot The Emperor
The Emperor creates order; the King of Pentacles makes it fruitful. Structure and enjoyment in one hand.
Lenormand The Bear
In Lenormand, The Bear carries the same strength: possessions, protection and a strong, reliable figure.
Symbols on the card
- Goldene Münze mit Pentagramm · Reichtum, SicherheitEr ist Meister der Materie – sein Erfolg ist aufgebaut.
- Rote Rosen und Weinreben · Genuss, FruchtbarkeitGeniesst die Früchte seiner Arbeit – lebt in Wohlstand.
- Stadtmauer im Hintergrund · Schutz, BesitzSein Reich ist gesichert – äussere und innere Struktur.
- Thron mit Stiermotiven · Stabilität, ErdverbundenheitEr steht fest im Leben – wirtschaftlich wie emotional.
