King/Ruler of Pentacles

Ruler

of balanced life

The King/Prince of Pentacles sits upon their throne, the wheel of life. The six visible spokes refer to the position of the kings on the Tree of Life. Their wings provide stability and lightness. The two pentacles they hold represent the balanced power they have harnessed by way of the light and dark forces inherited from their parents, the Knight and Queen. The waxing gibbous moon that crowns them represents their almost fully realized power. The grassy plain beneath them represents their connection to the earth. In the Hermetic Tarot, this card is known as the “Prince of the Chariot of Earth.”

The Kings/Princes are associated with the alchemical symbol for Air.

In a reading, this card may represent a steadfast, successful, or reliable person. They may be a business person, philanthropist, or skilled worker. They are sincere, compassionate, wise, and just. The King of Pentacles may represent the same energy within you. They are an invitation to seek balance in your material world. Step into the role of a mentor or advisor who cares about the material and needs of others. Approach financial issues with logic and knowledge to achieve and maintain balance.

The reversed may represent someone whose material world is not fully balanced. They may allow the quest for money and financial security to rule their life. They may spend too freely, or hold on too tightly. Kings are powerful, and unchecked power has the tendency to corrupt. This card reversed may represent someone who too rigid, stubborn, or miserly. It is a reminder to seek balance to maintain control to avoid these extremes. You may be in the process of freeing yourself from a financial or lifestyle rut. Welcome change into your life to find a more constructive expression of your power.