Symbolism
A knight sits on a heavy, standing horse in a plowed field, holding a pentacle. Unlike the other knights, he isn't moving. He is careful and considers before acting. The card shows patience, duty and the strength of steady effort.
Knight of Pentacles upright
The Knight of Pentacles moves slowly, but always forward. He is reliable, patient and thorough. Success comes through consistency and keeping your promises.
Knight of Pentacles reversed
Reversed, the Knight of Pentacles suggests stagnation, boredom or stubbornness. Routine is good, but not when it stops you from growing.
Reversed keywords: stagnation, boredom, stubbornness.
Knight of Pentacles in love and relationships
A loyal and reliable partner, a slow but steady relationship.
Knight of Pentacles in love: feelings, reversed, yes or no →
Knight of Pentacles at work and in your career
Hard work, reliability and progress through routine.
Knight of Pentacles and money
Saving and careful planning. Steady wins the race.
Is Knight of Pentacles a yes or no card?
Upright, the Knight of Pentacles is a yes, though it may take time. Reversed it is a maybe: watch out for stagnation.
Knight of Pentacles in a spread
In the past position it points to where this began: reliability and slow, steady progress. That earlier chapter still colors the situation now.
In the present position it names the energy around you right now: reliability, routine, steady progress.
In the future position it shows where things are heading if nothing changes, and what you can do about it: keep going steadily and keep your word.
The card’s advice
Keep going steadily and keep your word.
Pentacles: Earth: money, work and the body.
Frequently asked questions
What does Knight of Pentacles mean in tarot?
The Knight of Pentacles moves slowly, but always forward. He is reliable, patient and thorough. Success comes through consistency and keeping your promises.
Is Knight of Pentacles a yes or no card?
Upright, the Knight of Pentacles is a yes, though it may take time. Reversed it is a maybe: watch out for stagnation.
What does Knight of Pentacles reversed mean?
Reversed, the Knight of Pentacles suggests stagnation, boredom or stubbornness. Routine is good, but not when it stops you from growing.
What does Knight of Pentacles mean in love?
A loyal and reliable partner, a slow but steady relationship.