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Comparison between King of Hearts and King of Coins

King of Coins is a card used in Latin-suited playing cards (Italian, Spanish, and tarot decks). It is the king from the suit of coins. In Tarot, it is part of what tarot card readers call the "Minor Arcana".

Tarot cards are used throughout much of Europe to play tarot card games.^[1] In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for divinatory purposes.^[1]^[2]

The King of Coins depicts a mature man of considerable earthly power, usually depicted as a diplomatic business-man with a lot of practical wisdom. The king of pentacles can be miserly at times. He has a taste for sensual delights and earthly gifts. Here is a man who has a social standing and is big on keeping up with the Joneses. On the downside, he can be a man of phenomenally huge ego, the one whom the querent dare not cross. The card depicts a man who can help the querent grasp the social and practical knowledge that he needs to acquire wealth or respectability. As with the rest of the court cards, the appearance of this card may signify contact with a person of this high stature. It does not necessarily indicate material riches to the querant, unless this has been further supported by other cards. The Rider–Waite deck depicts a man sitting on a black throne adorned with a gold bull. Grapes appear on his clothes, and a castle is in the background.^{[citation needed]}

King of Coins from the Rider–Waite tarot deck

References

^ ^a ^b Dummett, Michael (1980). The Game of Tarot. Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd. ISBN 0-7156-1014-7.
^ Huson, Paul (2004). Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage. Vermont: Destiny Books. ISBN 0-89281-190-0.

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[DummettGame-1] Dummett, Michael (1980). The Game of Tarot. Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd. ISBN 0-7156-1014-7.

[2] Huson, Paul (2004). Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage. Vermont: Destiny Books. ISBN 0-89281-190-0.

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+{{Short description|Tarot card of the Minor Arcana}}
-[[image:Pents14.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[King of Coins]] from the [[Rider-Waite|Rider-Waite Tarot deck]]]]
+[[File:Kings-comparison.jpg|thumb|Comparison between King of Hearts and King of Coins]]
-'''King of Coins''' is a card used in Latin suited playing cards which include [[tarot|tarot decks]]. It is part of what [[tarot reading|tarot card readers]] call the "[[Minor Arcana]]"
-Tarot cards are used throughout much of [[Europe]] to play [[Tarocchi|Tarot card games]]<ref name="DummettGame">
-{{cite book
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-  | first = Michael
-  | authorlink = Michael Dummett
-  | title = The Game of Tarot
-  | publisher = [[Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd.]]
-  | date = 1980
-  | isbn = 0-7156-1014-7
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-</ref>.
+'''King of Coins''' is a [[playing card|card]] used in [[Latin-suited]] playing cards (Italian, Spanish, and [[tarot|tarot decks]]). It is the [[King (playing card)|king]] from the [[suit of coins]]. In Tarot, it is part of what [[tarot reading|tarot card readers]] call the "[[Minor Arcana]]".
-In [[English_language|English]]-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, Tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for [[Tarot reading|divinatory]] purposes<ref name="DummettGame" /><ref> [[Paul Huson|Huson, Paul]], (2004) ''Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage'', Vermont: Destiny Books, ISBN 0-89281-190-0
-[http://www.innertraditions.com/Product.jmdx?action=displayDetail&id=887&searchString=huson&y=7&x=7 ''Mystical Origins of the Tarot'']
-</ref>.
+{{tarot cards lead blurb}}
-==Divination Usage==
-Enterprising
-    makes any venture successful
-    finds opportunity everywhere
-    attracts wealth
-    takes an idea and makes it work
-    is a natural manager and businessperson
-    has the Midas touch
+The King of Coins depicts a mature man of considerable earthly power, usually depicted as a diplomatic business-man with a lot of practical wisdom. The king of pentacles can be miserly at times. He has a taste for sensual delights and earthly gifts. Here is a man who has a social standing and is big on keeping up with the Joneses. On the downside, he can be a man of phenomenally huge ego, the one whom the querent dare not cross. The card depicts a man who can help the querent grasp the social and practical knowledge that he needs to acquire wealth or respectability. As with the rest of the court cards, the appearance of this card may signify contact with a person of this high stature. It does not necessarily indicate material riches to the querant, unless this has been further supported by other cards. The Rider–Waite deck depicts a man sitting on a black throne adorned with a gold bull. Grapes appear on his clothes, and a castle is in the background.{{Citation needed|date=December 2021}}
-Adept
-    is informed about practical matters
-    has a wide range of natural abilities
-    has quick reflexes
-    is skillful with his or her hands
-    handles any situation competently
+[[Image:Pents14.jpg|thumb|left|150px|King of Coins from the [[Rider–Waite tarot deck]]]]
-Reliable
-    meets all commitments and promises
-    assumes responsibility
-    is dependable and unfailing
-    can be counted on in a crisis
-    serves as a rock for others to lean on
+==References==
-Supporting
+{{reflist}}
-    encourages the accomplishments of others
-    readily jumps in to help
-    is a philantropist
-    gives generously of time and attention
-    sponsors worthwhile projects
+{{commons category|Kings of Coins}}
-Steady
-    works toward a goal with firm resolve
-    avoids mood and behavior swings
-    has regular habits and activities
-    maintains a calm, even approach
-    is a stabilizing influence
-DESCRIPTION
-The personality of the King of Pentacles is a combination of the positive earth energy of the Pentacles suit and the active, outward focus of a King. He might as well be called King Midas as he turns everything he touches to gold (riches of all kinds). He finds opportunity everywhere and succeeds at whatever he sets his mind to. He is enterprising and adept. Whatever the task, he handles it competently, drawing on his wide range of skills and practical knowledge. He's a jack-of-all-trades - and master of all as well. He is always dependable and responsible. Others rely on him completely because he never fails them. He gives generously of his time and resources because he knows that by giving more, you receive more. He encourages others in their accomplishments and lends his support whenever it is needed. He has a steady and even temperament that adds an element of stability to any situation. When he has set a goal for himself, he pursues it with firm resolve until he's successful.
-In readings, the King of Pentacles asks you to take the kinds of actions he might take. For example: keeping a comittment, fixing something that's broken, making money, or sponsoring a new enterprise. This King can also represent a man or woman who is acting as he does, or an atmosphere of steady, reliable competence. In a reading, he tells you that his special energy has meaning for you at this time. Let yourself be inspired by this King in whatever form he appears in your life.
-==References==
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