Up: [[Tarot]] Created: 2025-07-20 > [!leaf] In Brief > Stable, practical, successful due to hard work and dedication, grounded authority > [!leaf] What Matters This King is committed to his values and cannot be influenced by others. He is competent and successful in the material world, and does well under pressure. He’s often portrayed as being financially wealthy due to his excellent work ethic, but there are other forms of wealth besides money. He might have worldly experience or a particular skill that he shares willingly with others. He’s a born leader who acts on his ideals rather than talking about them. > [!leaf] Actions to Take 1. Stay in your lane, working on the work that is soul-enriching to you, meaning aligned with and rooted in your values. Stay focused on this work, not on the needs of others. 2. Do grounding meditations, be out in nature, or work in the garden to strengthen your inner stability and connection with the earth. 3. Work on building your capacity to pay attention to your feelings, thoughts and behaviours without numbing out. Pay attention to your intuition, and to what your body needs. If you are feeling powerless, ask yourself what you need to do to take care of yourself, and then do it. *Tarot for Change* 4. Journal or freewrite responses to any of these questions: - What does success look like to me when aligned to my values? - Do the areas in which I’m successful correspond to my values; to what matters most to me? - What could I do to celebrate my successes? - What does meaningful [[Self-Care not Self-Comfort]] look like to me? > [!leaf] Shadow - Too much concern with money and wealth, or very status conscious - Distrustful of people who are focused on spiritual goals rather than financial ones ![[King of Pentacles RWS.webp|300]] > [!leaf] Symbols - so close to nature that he has become one with it; grapevines on the robes are difficult to distinguish from grapevines growing up around him - castle in the background shows he’s financially secure and confident in his societal position - bulls on throne are a sign of Taurus, an earth sign known for moving slowly and deliberately; King is committed to achieving his goals and protecting his peace - Left foot is armoured; a need to be vigilant? > [!leaf] My Art ![[King of Pentacles my art.webp|300]]