XIV – King of Pentacles♦

King of Pentacles is a master of wealth, stability, and leadership in the material world. In the Golden Dawn system, the King represents the airy part of Earth—the intellectual mastery of material force, the wisdom that directs resources toward their highest use.

The King of Pentacles manages resources wisely, provides for his community, and builds abundance for the long term. He sits upon his throne amid symbols of material success—a thriving garden, a substantial castle, a robe decorated with fruit-bearing vines—the very image of one who has achieved mastery over the material realm and uses that mastery to benefit all within his domain.

As Air of Earth, the King represents the conscious direction of material energy toward chosen ends. The King calls you to lead with integrity and honor the value of what you build. He teaches that true material mastery includes not just the accumulation of wealth but the wisdom to use it well, the generosity to share it appropriately, and the responsibility to build structures that will endure beyond your own lifetime.