Minor Arcana · Cups
King of Cups
Element · waterfeeling, relationship, intuition
Mastery of feeling — equanimity, the elder who can be present to anything.
The image
A king on a stone throne in open sea, calm amid waves, a cup in one hand and sceptre in the other.
King of Cups upright meaning
Upright, the King of Cups points to emotional steadiness, wisdom, diplomacy, compassion.
- emotional steadiness
- wisdom
- diplomacy
- compassion
King of Cups reversed meaning
Reversed, the King of Cups leans toward volatility hidden under calm, manipulation, emotional manipulation.
- volatility hidden under calm
- manipulation
- emotional manipulation
Frequently asked questions
- What does the King of Cups tarot card mean?
- Mastery of feeling — equanimity, the elder who can be present to anything.
- What does the King of Cups mean upright?
- Upright, the King of Cups points to emotional steadiness, wisdom, diplomacy, compassion.
- What does the King of Cups mean reversed?
- Reversed, the King of Cups leans toward volatility hidden under calm, manipulation, emotional manipulation.