Sanwen
King of Pentacles錢幣國王
The suit of Pentacles belongs to earth: work, money, the body and steady progress in everyday life.
Upright meaning
Handle matters with mature composure today, and use past experience to make grounded decisions.
Something to do today
- Use past experience to deal with one practical problem.
Reversed meaning
You may value stability or results so much that you lose flexibility. Relax your standards a little and value the process too.
Something to do today
- Today, appreciate the process of something, not just the outcome.
Love, work and health
Love
Upright: Someone mature, steady and financially secure, or a relationship entering a stable stage; a good time to plan money and the future together.
Reversed: Too much weight on material things or practicalities, too little on connection. Relationships need warmth too.
Work and career
Upright: A stable career and well-managed finances; good for long-term investment, scaling up or taking on management.
Reversed: Too focused on results to stay flexible, or too conservative with money. Relax your standards a little and value the process too.
Health and wellbeing
Upright: Invest in your health: regular check-ups, good sleep and nutrition, kept up as steady habits.
Reversed: Too many business dinners or indulgences; watch your diet and weight, and do not neglect your body for your career.
Health readings are everyday reminders, not medical advice; if you feel unwell, see a doctor.
About the card face
The card face is from the original 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith and now in the public domain.