
Minor Arcana · Pentacles: Court Cards of the Pentacles suit

King of Pentacles
A Successful Career · A Solid Financial Foundation · Tycoon · Business Magnate
Card Interpretation
The King of Pentacles is a triumphant ruler. He sits confidently on his throne, with everything well within his grasp and under complete control. Lush green vines, heavy with fruit symbolic of wisdom, wrap around his body and spread all around him—representing a life of happiness and prosperity for his people under his reign. On his head rests both a laurel wreath, the emblem of victory, and a golden crown, the symbol of power, inlaid with red flowers that stand for wisdom and latent potential.
Upright
- A distinguished and successful person of high status
- A savvy trade professional with excellent marketing skills
- A knowledgeable and erudite individual
- An auspicious time for investment
- A trustworthy person, or a relationship built on mutual trust
- Foretelling the fulfillment of ideals, or representing someone who can help you achieve your goals
Reversed
- A person or approach lacking financial acumen
- Engaging in unscrupulous or unethical behavior
- A precarious relationship that may lead to undesirable consequences
- An attitude of distrust toward others
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Queen of Pentacles
Nurturing · Career Woman · Landlady · Matron of Wealth
Card Interpretation
The Queen of Pentacles is an exceptionally warm, abundant, and vibrant card, embodying nearly all the positive energies of the Pentacles suit. She is surrounded by blooming flowers, with lush foliage and ripe red fruit carpeting the grass around her. Rabbits hop playfully nearby, and the air seems to carry the sweet scent of spring in full bloom—an atmosphere of profound peace and harmony. The Queen sits gently on her throne, gazing affectionately at the pentacle in her hand and every blade of grass and tree around her. Her white undergarment symbolizes purity; her crimson robe signifies passion, hospitality, kindness, and maternal love. The soft green shawl draped beneath her crown represents her gentle yet powerful capabilities. Looking upon her serene face, one can almost feel her guiding others to think and feel as she does—with warmth and grace.
Upright
- An independent and mature woman
- A person with a warm, nurturing, and inclusive heart, worthy of reliance and trust
- A tender and empathetic soul
- A person or action marked by resolve and broad-mindedness
- A warm and tranquil atmosphere
- Hospitable and always ready to lend a helping hand
- A life of wealth and prosperity
Reversed
- Vain and obsessed with a flashy, extravagant lifestyle
- Unfriendly and unpleasant in demeanor
- Indulgent in wasteful and profligate behavior
- A cold-hearted and untrustworthy person at core
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Knight of Pentacles
Diligence · Pragmatism · Workaholic · Materialism
Card Interpretation
The Knight of Pentacles sits steadily atop his black horse, his left hand gripping the reins tightly while his right hand holds a pentacle aloft with unwavering poise. His expression is resolute, making him a figure of great reliability. He is a promising young man with a bright future ahead. Calm and composed on the surface, he exudes an air of quiet distinction—even a hint of old-fashioned rigor. Yet the deep crimson of his armor reveals a fiery passion beneath his unyielding exterior, a flame that can burst forth when the moment calls for it.
Upright
- An efficient and capable organizer
- A pragmatic doer who understands reality and progresses steadily
- A responsible person worthy of trust and dependence
- A protector of the family
- Someone with somewhat conservative views; a traditionalist
Reversed
- Approaching life with a lazy and dispirited attitude
- Excessively conservative and stubborn in one’s ways
- Handling matters casually, with enthusiasm that fades quickly
- Stagnation with no progress in development
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Page of Pentacles
Student · Apprentice · Artisan · Investment
Card Interpretation
The Page of Pentacles’ green garments symbolize a connection to the natural sciences and vibrant life force. Instead of a laurel wreath, he wears a sturdy crimson cap—a sign that he is not yet a victor, nor a leader. He is a scholar: intelligent, passionate, creative, and mature beyond his years. The lush meadow beneath his feet represents a wealth of knowledge and a fulfilling future ahead.
Upright
- Possessing a diligent and earnest attitude toward learning
- Throwing oneself enthusiastically into research work
- Curious, inquisitive, and endowed with a sharp mind
- Receiving good news related to knowledge or academic research
Reversed
- Profligate and wasteful with money
- Lacking in knowledge and having a shallow understanding of things
- Narrow-minded with a limited perspective
- Full of vitality and energy
- Reaping the consequences of one’s own actions
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Published on December 28, 2025
Last updated on January 4, 2026