Tarot · Minor Arcana · Cups
King of Cups
- maturity of the heart
- serenity
- kindness
- emotional balance
Key facts
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Cups
- Number
- 14
- Element
- Fire of Water.
- Keywords
- maturity of the heart, serenity, kindness, emotional balance
King of Cups upright
The King of Cups is that steady presence holding his cup amid the waves without being swept away. He feels deeply yet stays calm, he loves without losing himself. It’s the maturity of a heart that has learned to welcome its own swells. Let this serenity inspire you; gentleness can be strong and quiet.
King of Cups reversed
Reversed, the King of Cups tells of emotions held under too tight a control, or, on the contrary, spilling over in bursts. Sometimes we close up to look solid, sometimes we use our feelings to lean on others. You can let your heart breathe without fearing you’ll lose your footing. True emotional strength is to feel and still remain yourself.
A question to sit with
Can you welcome your emotions without smothering them or letting them overwhelm you?
Frequently asked questions about King of Cups
- What does King of Cups mean upright?
- The King of Cups is that steady presence holding his cup amid the waves without being swept away. He feels deeply yet stays calm, he loves without losing himself. It’s the maturity of a heart that has learned to welcome its own swells. Let this serenity inspire you; gentleness can be strong and quiet.
- What does King of Cups mean reversed?
- Reversed, the King of Cups tells of emotions held under too tight a control, or, on the contrary, spilling over in bursts. Sometimes we close up to look solid, sometimes we use our feelings to lean on others. You can let your heart breathe without fearing you’ll lose your footing. True emotional strength is to feel and still remain yourself.