KING OF CUPS

King of Cups

Keywords: emotional balance, wisdom, compassion, control, diplomacy, maturity, calm authority, healing, generosity, integrity

Upright Meaning
The King of Cups upright represents emotional mastery, compassion, and calm leadership. He is steady, wise, and deeply intuitive—able to hold space for others without being overwhelmed by emotion. This card symbolizes someone who leads with heart and integrity, offering empathy while maintaining inner balance. In love, it points to a loyal, emotionally mature partner or the deepening of emotional trust. In personal growth, it encourages emotional intelligence, patience, and leading with compassion. The King of Cups reminds you that true strength includes sensitivity and stability.

Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the King of Cups may signal emotional repression, moodiness, or manipulation. You might be avoiding your own feelings or using emotional control to influence others. In relationships, this can indicate emotional detachment, passive-aggressiveness, or lack of emotional support. In other areas, it may reflect blocked creativity or instability beneath a calm surface. The reversed King asks you to check in with your emotional truth and lead with authentic empathy—not suppression or control.

Summary
The King of Cups is a model of compassionate leadership and emotional balance—offering maturity and deep emotional presence when upright, and revealing repression or instability when reversed. He invites you to lead with wisdom and heart.

HOW TO READ
This card often shows a king seated on a throne in the middle of the sea—calm despite the emotional waves around him. It symbolizes mastery over emotion, and the power of emotional presence. Ask: Are you staying grounded in your emotional truth? Are you offering support—or avoiding your own needs?🌀

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