The Knight of Pentacles card is the slowest moving Knight in the deck, however it's energy is steady, reliable and consistently moving.
The Knight of Pentacles card is representative of extremely slow moving energy.
Element: Earth (Virgo).
This card has different meanings when interpreted upright as it does reversed (upside down, not the same as face down).
| Upright | Reversed |
| Slow and steady. Reliability. Dedicated to work. Practical. | No initiative. Lazy. Cheap. Financially irresponsible. |
| (Yes/No?): Yes | (Yes/No?): Yes or No (Inconclusive) |
The overall energy of this card is extremely slow moving, but moving nonetheless.
This card represents practicality, work ethic and reliability.
This is energy that can be trusted to move forward.
What do Knights Mean in Tarot?
In tarot, all four knights in the Minor Arcana are on a mission.
Most are fast moving, young and energetic energy, however the Knight of Pentacles is notoriously slow.
Knight of Pentacles Description
In the original Rider-Waite tarot deck, The Knight of Pentacles card depicts a young Knight in full armor.
He rides on a strong black horse, bearing a single pentacle in his hands.
The horse appears to be still or hardly moving at all, indicating the slow moving energy of this Knight.
Tip in a reading: When pulling this card, be aware of the overall energy, as well as the surrounding cards to interpret this card.