KING

King of Cups

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Remember it

A king sitting steady on a throne amid rough seas = he feels it all but doesn’t sink.

Meaning · Upright

calm
emotional balance
wise compassion
counsel
generosity

As a person, the King of Cups is a calm, kind mentor who feels deeply but isn’t swept away by it, often a counsellor, doctor, teacher or generous leader. As an energy he is “Air of Water”: reason steadying emotion. The card asks you to acknowledge every feeling yet respond with calm and compassion.

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My day · Upright reading

A day that calls for calm; if something stirs you up, steady yourself before reacting. Others may come to you for advice.

What’s in the picture

1
A stone throne floating on a choppy sea
Emotional stability amid turbulent feelings.
2
A cup in one hand and a short sceptre in the other
Holding feeling and authority in balance.
3
A fish amulet on his necklace
Creativity and an unconscious he understands well.
4
A fish leaping from the sea
Feelings and intuition surfacing without unsettling him.
5
A ship sailing in the distance
Skilfully navigating life through emotional waters.