King of Pentacles
Upright
The King of Pentacles symbolizes material mastery, financial security, and the 'Midas touch' in business and life. He has achieved the peak of worldly success and now enjoys the stability and authority that come with it. This card represents a time of professional achievement where your practical wisdom is a stabilizing force for your entire community. You are a successful provider who leads through example, building a legacy that is as solid as the earth.
Reversed
The reversed King of Pentacles indicates a restless, greedy nature and a loss of material perspective. You may be using your success to dominate others or becoming so obsessed with wealth that you lose your integrity. This card warns of a 'house of cards' that looks solid but is built on a foundation of poor judgment or corruption. It is a call to realize that true material power must be balanced with a sense of moral and community responsibility.