SeleneKing of Cups: tarot card meaning
Keywords: emotional balance, diplomacy, calm, wisdom, generosity
Reversed: emotional manipulation, coldness, mood swings, repression, instability
Upright
The King of Cups masters his emotions without suppressing them: he's wise, calm, and generous. He invites you to stay calm in the middle of the storm and to act with diplomacy. He's an advisor you can trust.
Reversed
Reversed, it warns of bottled-up emotions that boil over, coldness, or manipulation. Maybe you find it hard to show what you feel. Look for balance between head and heart.
In love
A mature, understanding, and protective partner.
Work and money
Calm leadership, helping professions, or conflict resolution.
Advice
Stay calm and respond from a peaceful heart.
Symbolism
A king seated on a stone throne floats on a choppy sea, holding a cup and a scepter with complete serenity. On one side a fish leaps, and on the other a ship sails on: emotions and life going on their way. He stands for the emotional maturity of someone who isn't swept away by the waves.
Yes or no?
Yes. In a yes or no reading, King of Cups leans towards yes. Reversed, the yes comes with nuances, delays or conditions. Yes or no tarot
Element: Water
Astrology: Air of Water · Libra–Scorpio