King of Cups

Cups, court card

Keywords

• emotional maturity
• calm in the storm
• diplomacy
• steady balance

Upright meaning

Emotional maturity, calm in the storm, diplomacy, steady balance.

Reversed meaning

Suppressed feeling, volatility, manipulation, coldness.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

His throne floats on rough sea, and he is not moved.

Element and place in the deck

Cups belong to water. They speak of feelings, relationships, intuition and the inner world. Cups usually answer questions about love, friendship and emotional state.

The King is the mature outer power of the suit: responsibility, decisions, leadership and experience.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Cups, Two of Cups, Three of Cups, Four of Cups, Five of Cups, Six of Cups, Seven of Cups, Eight of Cups, Nine of Cups, Ten of Cups, Page of Cups, Knight of Cups, Queen of Cups.