King of Pentacles in the Rider Waite Tarot
Table of contents
Table of contents
See another card
- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
King of Pentacles Rider Waite Smith : meaning and interpretation
Minor
Earth
Taurus
In its general meaning, the King of Pentacles symbolises maturity, stability, control of resources and wisdom in practical matters. It represents a person — or an energy within you — capable of building, protecting, investing and passing on. This card evokes lasting success, prosperity earned through hard work, and a strong sense of responsibility. It invites you to become or recognise within yourself this strong, calm, reliable, generous figure who inspires confidence by example. The King of Pentacles tells you: ‘You are ready to rule your life. Build wisely, share from the heart, and embody true wealth: that which is lived, given and passed on.’
RWS Tarot : Arcana King of Pentacles readings
Love / Sentimental reading
with the card King of Pentacles
In matters of the heart, the King of Pentacles represents a reliable, stable, loyal and protective partner, often a little reserved emotionally, but deeply committed. He embodies a secure relationship based on trust, mutual respect, generosity and a genuine concern for the other person’s well-being. He is not a figure of fiery passion, but of solid, lasting love, ready to build a future together. For singles, he heralds a meeting with a mature person who is stable both materially and emotionally and who is looking for a long-term commitment. It may also invite you to embody this role yourself: to be the one who offers security, who cares consistently and who builds rather than seduces superficially. The King of Pentacles loves through his concrete actions — he shows his love in the real world.
Professional / Work reading
with the card King of Pentacles
Professionally, the King of Pentacles is a card of success, mastery, leadership, and lasting stability. He represents a person—often in a position of authority—who has built their success through hard work, business acumen, and pragmatic intelligence. He may represent you if you have achieved a level of expertise, confidence, and independence in your career, or invite you to strive for this. This is an excellent card for entrepreneurs, managers, investors, or anyone who knows how to make the most of their resources. It encourages you to think long term, stay grounded in reality, and always act with rigour, loyalty and responsibility. The King of Pentacles tells you: ‘You can be the pillar. Grow what you build with patience and vision.’
Financial / Material / Money reading
with the card King of Pentacles
In the financial realm, the King of Pentacles is one of the most powerful cards in the tarot deck. It symbolises material success, well-managed wealth, and financial wisdom. You have built, or are in the process of building, true economic security through prudent management, strategic vision, and great perseverance. It indicates a period of prosperity, comfort, and the ability to invest wisely, not only for yourself, but also to support your loved ones or your long-term projects. This card invites you to honour abundance with maturity, not to waste, but to pass on, share and secure your wealth. The King of Pentacles reminds you that wealth is not only measured in assets, but also in wisdom in the use of those assets.
Family reading
with the card King of Pentacles
In the family sphere, the King of Pentacles represents the pillar of the household, the person who ensures stability, material comfort and security for their loved ones. They may embody a father figure, an elder or a head of the family who takes their responsibilities seriously. This card speaks of a solid framework, intergenerational transmission, or a family legacy (values, property, traditions) that one wishes to preserve and nurture. It invites you to take care of your family with consistency and generosity, to support without dominating, and to show patience and availability in managing family affairs. The King of Pentacles encourages you to take on your role with maturity and heart, and to offer your loved ones that precious feeling of security.
Spiritual reading
with the card King of Pentacles
Spiritually, the King of Pentacles teaches you the art of embodying your values in the concrete world, of making your spirituality a quiet force that manifests itself in your daily actions, your relationship with nature, money and responsibilities. He shows you that inner wisdom comes through grounding, consistency and building a life that is consistent with your principles. This is a card of deep alignment between spirit and matter: it is not about fleeing the world, but about nourishing it with your light with realism and generosity. It encourages you to become a beacon for others, to teach, to pass on knowledge, to do good through your simple, grounded, calm and benevolent presence. The King of Pentacles tells you: ‘Be a solid guide. Anchor the light in reality.’
See another card
- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
5-Card spread
King of Pentacles and its positions in a 5-card draw.
Want to better understand how to interpret the card King of Pentacles according to its position in a cross drawing? What does it symbolise as a situation, obstacle, resource, piece of advice or way out? Explore its many facets and find a detailed reading of the card King of Pentacles in every position of the 5-card cross spread Rider Waite.
