King of Cups
Upright Meaning
Emotional balance, diplomacy, and generosity. A compassionate leader who masters emotions without suppressing them.
Reversed Meaning
Emotional manipulation, moodiness, and volatility. Feelings are used as weapons or suppressed behind a calm facade.
Card Imagery
A king sits on a stone throne amid turbulent seas, calmly holding a cup in one hand and a scepter in the other. A ship and a leaping dolphin appear behind him.
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Partnership, mutual attraction, and unified love.
Celebration, friendship, and community.
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Loss, grief, and regret.
Nostalgia, childhood memories, and innocence.
Fantasy, illusion, and many choices.
Walking away, disillusionment, and seeking deeper meaning.
Contentment, satisfaction, and wishes fulfilled.
Harmony, family happiness, and emotional fulfillment.
Creative inspiration, curiosity, and new emotional experiences.
Romance, charm, and following the heart.
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