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King of Pentacles

King of Pentacles

Pentacles

Essence

I am the king enthroned among the fruits of earth. In my image, I sit on a throne carved with bulls, surrounded by grape vines and golden pentacles, castle visible behind me. My robe is patterned with vines and grapes - I am clothed in abundance. The bull beneath my foot speaks of the animal strength I've mastered. I did not inherit this - I built it, coin by coin, deal by deal.

Upright

Themes: Wealth, business acumen, security, material success, practical wisdom, abundance, provider, empire builder.

I speak with the voice of material mastery. I am about wealth wisdom, business acumen, the security that comes from understanding how abundance works. When I appear, I counsel solid decisions, patient building, the application of practical wisdom to material matters. I don't gamble with what I've built. I grow it. **Themes:** Wealth, business acumen, security, material success, practical wisdom, abundance, provider, empire builder.

Reversed

Themes: Greed, materialism, financial instability, stubbornness about money, wealth as identity, poor business decisions.

I speak of wealth corrupted or material mastery lost. Either greed has replaced wisdom, security has become obsession, or the practical foundation is crumbling. My reversed message asks: does wealth serve you, or have you become its servant? **Themes:** Greed, materialism, financial instability, stubbornness about money, wealth as identity, poor business decisions.