Minor Arcana · Cups
King of Cups
King of Cups belongs to the suit of Cups (element: water) in the Minor Arcana, which describe everyday situations.
Keywords
- Emotional balance
- Diplomacy
- Serenity
In short: King of Cups stands for emotional balance, diplomacy and serenity. Calm mastery of emotions and wisdom in giving advice. Reversed, rigidity or misuse of power. In a yes-or-no question it leans towards “Yes”.
Upright meaning
Calm mastery of emotions and wisdom in giving advice. The king represents mastery, responsibility and authority over his element. In Cups, everything revolves around feelings, relationships and intuition.
The card's advice
Take charge responsibly.
Frequently asked questions about King of Cups
What does King of Cups mean reversed?
Reversed, rigidity or misuse of power. Coldness, or bottled-up emotions that explode. In Cups, emotions may be suppressed or overflowing.
What does King of Cups mean in love?
Commitment and stability. Cups is the suit of love: what you feel matters most.
What does King of Cups mean for career and money?
Authority, decisions and experience. At work, Cups speak of atmosphere, cooperation and vocation.
Is King of Cups a yes or a no?
King of Cups leans towards “yes”: its energy favours moving forward, especially when it appears upright. Reversed, the yes may come with delays or conditions.
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