King OF PENTACLES
The king holds a scepter to represent his power. In the other hand, he holds a pentacle.
His robe is emblazoned with bunches of grapes and vine leaves; bulls’ heads are depicted on the back and on the arms of his throne, and he is surrounded by flowers. His castle can be seen over his shoulder.
Choose this card for a black-haired, black-eyed man with swarthy skin.
Divinatory Meaning:
This is a chief of industry, a banker, or owner of large estates. He is a reliable married man and a mathematician with great financial gifts.
The card can also betoken a steady temperament, slow to anger; success where money matters are concerned and reliability.
Reversed:
Stupidity. Perverse use of talents. Thriftless. Easy to bribe. Vice.
Caution against association with gamblers and speculators. If crossed, he could be a dangerous man.
Dascent Deck