The Knight of Pentacles sits still on a heavy horse, contemplating the pentacle in his hand. He is diligence, reliability and patience: slow, but sure.
Slow and steady, the reliable worker who finishes what he starts.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Utility, serviceableness, interest, responsibility, rectitude.
Reversed
Reversed, slowness turns into stagnation: laziness, boredom, perfectionism.
Stubborn stagnation, boredom.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Inertia, idleness, stagnation; placidity, discouragement, carelessness.
In love
Upright A reliable, loyal partner; love that builds slowly.
Reversed A boring or stagnant relationship.
In work
Upright Hard, methodical work; reliability.
Reversed Stagnation at work; routine without progress.
In money
Upright Slow but sure financial growth.
Reversed Financial stagnation.
At home and in the family
Upright A stable home, routine and safety.
Reversed Boredom at home.
On your path
Upright Steady spiritual practice.
Reversed Stagnation on the path.
Its counsel
Upright Keep going steadily.
Reversed Get moving again.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana, suit of Pentacles
- Element
- Earth
- Rank
- Knights: movement, departures and quests
Pentacles
Ace of Pentacles · Two of Pentacles · Three of Pentacles · Four of Pentacles · Five of Pentacles · Six of Pentacles · Seven of Pentacles · Eight of Pentacles · Nine of Pentacles · Ten of Pentacles · Page of Pentacles · Queen of Pentacles · King of Pentacles