King of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
Minor Arcana, suit of Cups
emotional balance, calm, wisdom
The card
A king sits on a throne set on a stone block in the middle of a restless sea, a cup in one hand and a scepter in the other. A ship sails on one side and a dolphin leaps on the other, yet he stays composed. The card speaks of feeling deeply without being swept away, and asks you to lead with a steady, generous heart.
Upright meaning
Calm emotional mastery; he stays steady and kind even in rough water.
Reversed meaning
Feelings are suppressed, manipulated or kept under a cold, controlling lid.
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