The meaning of the King of Cups card in the Tarot reading

The meaning of the King of Cups in a broad sense

In the picture from the popular Rider-Waite deck we see a man sitting on a royal throne. The king holds a cup in one hand and a scepter in the other. The head is crowned with a golden crown. He is not old, but it is clear that he has enormous life experience and wisdom. The king appears to be about forty years old - this is the very age when the mistakes of youth have been analyzed, but the spirit is still young. The ruler's throne stands in the sea, which directly indicates the element of water, under whose protection the card is located.

The man's posture is calm and relaxed. He is full of dignity, wisdom and greatness. The king is optimistic about the future, he is not afraid of the waves splashing at his feet.

King of Cups from the Rider-Waite deck

Calmness, balance, sensuality, a rich inner world - this is what comes to mind when you look at the image of the Lord of Cups.

Key ideas of the map.

• harmony between mind and feelings;
• kindness, gentleness;
• empathy;
• responsibility, tenderness, care;
• selfless actions;
• respect for the opinions of others;
• the ability to show firmness when necessary;
• sensitivity and aversion to violence;
• a reasonable approach to business.

My experience with cards is based on intuition. When starting to interact with Tarot symbols, do not try to memorize the basic meanings. Take a closer look at the image, think about what associations the map gives rise to. If necessary, write down your thoughts. In the future, this will help you create your own glossary of images.

Meaning of the King of Cups in the upright position

Figured Arcana are usually used in layouts to identify a specific person: friend, boss, lover. With their help, it is easy to determine the character of the questioner or the one whose fate we want to see.

In an upright position, the King of Cups indicates a calm, balanced, reasonable, polite person.

Such a man is a good friend and wise adviser. He is tactful, emotional, but outwardly he may not show the above qualities. He cannot be called cold and distant, although at first glance it may seem so. Believe me, behind the external calm lies a subtle spiritual organization. He reacts sharply to betrayal, betrayal, deceit, but will never show pain, hiding his feelings under the guise of equanimity.

If we are talking about behavior in life, then you can completely rely on the King of Cups: trust a secret, ask for advice. The Lord of Cups will not let you down in a difficult situation; he knows how to empathize and sympathize.

King of Cups from Tarot-93 deck

The video is dedicated to the meaning of the King of Cups card. Information for beginning tarot readers.

Meaning of the King of Cups card in reversed position

In the reverse position we see a slightly different picture. The vicissitudes of life spoiled the character of the Lord of Cups.

The person has lost control over emotions and does not know how to cope with difficulties. He is vengeful and vindictive, does not know how to keep other people's secrets, and lies.

Often, under the inverted card there are ideas that are destructive in nature: a love of gambling, a passion for alcohol, drugs.

Be sure to look at the adjacent cards. Don't limit yourself to just a general interpretation of the image. As practice shows, Arcana that fall nearby indicate ways out of the crisis. I never needlessly scare people with gloomy forecasts; I believe that there is always an alternative, and the cards signal it.

King of Cups

Traditional meanings of the King of Cups are the husband or wife of the querent. Based on this alone, the card can be interpreted as favorable for matters of the heart. In a broader sense, it describes an enriching experience of tenderness, sensitivity and love, subjugation by charm, deep feelings, spiritual warmth. As a mature expression of the suit, the King of Cups represents richness and depth of feeling. He is in harmony with his experiences and knows how to express them. It symbolizes love, but one whose basis is not so much emotions as devotion, affection and trust, the ability to obey and give. He is romantic to an impossibility, but his romanticism differs from the romanticism of the Knight of Cups to approximately the same extent as “A Man and a Woman” by Claude Lelouch differs from “Christine” by Pierre Gaspard or “Hallelujah of Love” from the play “Juno and Avos” from “Pink” evening" performed by "Tender May".

The King of Cups strives to establish an emotional connection like no other of the Kings, although he usually shows his emotions sparingly and skillfully hides his feelings. Contact and interaction greatly stimulate him to self-expression and hidden psychological leadership. About him alone we can say that he lives by feelings (which does not at all exclude internal isolation from his partner). He simply has a fantastic ability to charm, captivate, set one in a romantic mood and send waves of experiences and dreams that transform everyday life. At best, he is endowed with the power to “make a fairy tale come true,” and the fairy tale will be about love. In the worst case, he becomes an amazing manipulator, capable of creating colossal psychological dependence on himself, since he knows everything about feelings. It is he who can subtly create an atmosphere of complete intimacy and trust, moments of incredible emotional closeness, almost mystical depth of contact, and then pretend that nothing like that happened... because these situations are so subtle that it is “de facto” impossible to catch on to them. These are not gifts that can be touched, not messages that can be read, not spoken words that can be recalled, and not even touches that can be captured in a photo. “Thinner...even thinner.” This is the Lord of Water, capable of creating unique spiritual magic with intonation, gaze, symbolic gesture, and literally nothing and out of nothing. He doesn’t need to play with words, shower money, impress with intelligence, physique, wealth, courage... all that men usually need, at least in some volumes and proportions. This King plays on a field beyond the control of other Kings, where all these attributes and achievements are simply not important. This field is an area of ​​direct influence on feelings, usually subject only to women (and even not to all). The King of Cups has the ability to evoke and change emotional reactions in other people. He can inspire the illusion of terrible power, like a screen star who has power over millions of women’s hearts, despite the fact that he has not personally met any of them and has not personally charmed them. The King of Cups is able to completely take over feelings, hopes, imagination... and at the same time, if necessary, gently be surprised: “But I never said that I love you.” And it’s true, he didn’t! The pupils, the intonation, the way he sighed, stumbled as he passed by, and in general everything he did and didn’t do spoke volumes... and, in essence, there would be more of what he didn’t do. However, the effect of all this is such that the woman, as they say, “cannot be collected” and cannot be returned to reality, even if the King of Cups himself has already shown her a way out of his witchcraft kingdom. Because this is not a banal sexual seduction. The kingdom of the King of Cups is the kingdom of the Grail. This is the complete power to give Love. The one that is true, eternal, impossible, inevitable, immortal... the one that is like a ghost - everyone talks about it, but no one has ever seen it, everyone has long given up, spat, given up, forgotten, does not wait and somehow lives for themselves... And here the King of Cups reveals the stunning truth that it still exists, and yet they have not forgotten, they expect, they hope, they believe, they hope and cannot, cannot live without it, for this is not life. A good discovery for a woman in her fifties, burdened with a disgusted family. “Love is a magical land, because only in it can there be happiness”... and only with him alone (and this in the absence of muscles, money, intelligence, prospects...) Here he is, the Lord of Water, a walking drug... how does he do it anyway? ! The King of Cups is not so artistic in the sense of external gestures and manifestations; he achieves his goal through emotional depth. This, if you like, is the highest aspect of the artistic gift, which does not require makeup - an internal emotional restructuring of such a level that a certain external impression is created as if by magic. The King of Cups is capable of internally tuning, rebuilding and adapting in such a way (here it is, the mediumship of Water) that it is impossible to reproach him for lying - after all, this is his internal state, and not some kind of external pretense. In his case, the phrase “insincere love” is as paradoxical as “insincere faith.” Only in an inverted position does he truly become an insidious and resourceful hypocrite. In its natural state, the King of Cups really adapts - and calls exactly when you want to hear his voice, gives exactly what you secretly dreamed of as a child, kisses exactly where you need it... guesses, catches, smells, as if someone invisible tells him at every step what and how to do. Naturally, this makes an impression, especially against the backdrop of less dexterous men who build relationships as if they were laying bricks, courtship according to the scheme (“ice cream for the children, flowers for the woman”) and having sex, almost consulting the instructions (with the best intentions, of course ). Moreover, as husbands, these latter may be the first, but the hidden threat from the King of Cups as “perfect in love” will be a terrible test for them. His care, attentiveness, tact, tenderness, ability to caress and understand, as well as his imagination and fantasy are unparalleled. At the same time, such depths and undercurrents are hidden in him that he is capable of remaining unsolved all his life, surprising, beckoning with an unspoken secret... which may not be there at all, but something flickers in his attentive and bottomless eyes...

The King of Cups is capable of loving throughout his life. This is the fiery aspect of Water - its feelings are able to remain alive and warm in the absence of visible stimuli from the outside. This is the only King who can die of love, without love and for the sake of love. All other Kings have their own kingdom, where they can escape in case of personal drama - the world of business, the world of science, the world of politics - but the King of Cups has nowhere to run, for Love is his kingdom. And if it is devastated and perishes, he perishes with it, simultaneously leaving for posterity songs, paintings, poems and symphonies, equally heartbreaking and great. The vibrations of the King of Cups are difficult to bear and magical, like the pas de deux from “The Nutcracker,” like Mahler’s fifth symphony, like Solveig’s song. By their mere existence, they declare that a person is a person, a heart is not a stone, love is immortal, and the kingdom of the Grail is a reality, regardless of whether you happen to be there or not. The King of Cups is always engaged in the education of feelings - of his chosen one or chosen one, if he is happy, and of all humanity, if things do not work out. The most cold-blooded and malicious cynic, “educating feelings” with sermons that they are a sign of schizophrenia, is often just an inverted King of Cups, trying to appear as the King of Swords (he is always betrayed by his manner of pouring a “cold shower” on the heads of those near and far, which can be confused with the dispassionate action of the Sword only at first glance).

As a partner, the King of Cups is a soft-hearted and emotional man, warm-hearted, calm and devoted. This is a true friend, intuitive, sensual, creative, capable of giving many happy, emotionally rich minutes. His deep and mature feeling of love has the power to heal. Yes, besides this, you can drown in the King of Cups. Moreover, no “forewarned is forearmed” works here. What the hell!... L'amour toujours. Everything else is the little things in life.

The meaning of the King of Cups in fortune telling about affairs, work, financial prospects

In the upright position, the card advises using qualities such as flexibility, loyalty, and determination to achieve the goal.

Arkan says that problems can be solved with the help of innate tact, intuition, and worldly wisdom. The King of Cups achieves what he wants without using harsh methods. Approved for the position of leader, he is strict but fair. He does not find fault with his subordinates over trifles, but demands strict fulfillment of assigned tasks. As a performer, such people are irreplaceable; they are best at working in a team, generating ideas and implementing joint plans.

It should be noted that the Water King is more suitable for creative professions. They make excellent designers, artists, and writers. Technical specialties are too boring for the emotional nature of the Lord of Cups. Although, due to their natural perseverance, they can easily overcome the exact sciences.

From a financial point of view, the King of Cups is a good sign. But on one condition: if you fully devote yourself to your chosen business. If you work hard, you will not receive a decent monetary reward. Hence the conclusion - the Lord of Water should take a responsible approach to choosing a place of work, and should not accept tempting offers if the soul is not inclined towards them.

In an inverted position, Arcan indicates the disharmony between what a person does and his true purpose. Hence financial difficulties, debts, and a depressed state of mind.

The card says that the King’s active and freedom-loving nature does not like working from dawn to dusk. He should probably change his field of activity or open his own business.

In money matters, the King of Cups in a reverse position predicts debts, delayed salaries, quarrels with partners and superiors.

Don't be alarmed by a bad prognosis. From my own experience, I know that a negative alignment is not a death sentence. You know the future, which means you can control it. You have the opportunity to intervene in a timely manner and correct it.

Overview of the characteristics of the King of Cups Tarot

King of Cups (also known as Pharaoh or Lord of Cups and King of Cups). He sits on the royal throne, which stands right in the middle of the sea. In his hands the King holds a cup in which a bright flame burns. He is overwhelmed with strong feelings and cannot remain calm. Another minute, and he is ready to fearlessly rush towards the storm. The time of calm has ended, but on the King’s chest you can see the image of Pisces, which symbolize power over the element of water; the Pharaoh will certainly emerge victorious from this battle.

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In a straight position

The King of Cups is a creative person, responsible and thoughtful. He knows how to win over those around him, is distinguished by his kindness, attentiveness, and condescension. May be a person of art, science or religion, distinguished by a high degree of nobility.

In terms of appearance, the lasso indicates a fair-haired or gray-haired man. He is very sensitive, romantic, soft, and has a desire for poetry. This is a father person who can take on the role of a patron or guardian. He gets involved in the lives of others, shows concern for them, and hears the requests of others. Can pacify and relax, is distinguished by generosity.

1. What events it indicates: more care needs to be taken.
2. Everything will be stable in business, you will receive high income.
3. Field of activity: can be an ideologist, psychologist, religious figure, teach the humanities. He is also a physician, a person of art, a medium, an psychic, a healer.
4. Health: generally in good health, may suffer from psychosomatic disorders.
5. In the sphere of relationships, the appearance of a card indicates a father-child connection. A man is very warm, caring, and attentive to his partner. Acts as a leading figure in relationships, can be a patron, guardian, educator.
6. Arkan advises you to take someone under your protection. Also, don’t be afraid to give free rein to your emotions and feelings.
7. Warns you not to be too soft and trusting - these qualities can cause you significant harm.
8. The answer to your question will be positive. You will cooperate with a leader, and it is also likely that you will have a strong patron.

Inverted position

The appearance of the King of Cups lasso in an inverted form indicates stagnation, frivolity, destructiveness, and self-destruction. A person is not mature enough in psycho-emotional terms, is characterized by lack of will, weakness, and easily succumbs to various vices (drunkenness, drug addiction). He is hypocritical, two-faced, outwardly he can show aggression and hostility, but inside he is weak. In some cases, it can hide behind a mask of carelessness and indifference.

1. What events will he talk about: you have no support (guardianship), patronage. Improperly built relationships provoke the emergence of various troubles, and a person also suffers from alcohol addiction.
2. In business, the card speaks of losses, damages, protectionism; you do not have a clear plan of action.
3. Health suffers greatly due to frequent abuse of alcohol and party life.
4. In the personal sphere, the appearance of the lasso indicates a complex marriage. There is a lot of hypocrisy and lies in it. Your partner does not want to take responsibility for the family; people call such people a “rag,” and is a negligent father.
5. Card recommendation: there can be two types - in the first case, you should not provide support to anyone, and in the second, you should not hope to receive it.
6. The King of Cups warns you that you will soon lose support.
7. The answer to your question is negative. You may suffer from your authority being shaken or losing profitable connections.

The meaning of the King of Cups in readings for love, relationships, marriage

In the upright position, the card speaks of strong friendship, tender loving affection, wonderful relationships in which there is not a drop of lies. Your partner is faithful, does not look elsewhere, is ready to listen and support in a moment of sadness. A sea of ​​emotions, warmth, compassion, the ability to empathize - these are the qualities that the King of Cups is endowed with from birth. Its appearance in the chart speaks of a marriage of love, and not of convenience. Such a union will stand the test of time, and the feelings of the spouses will not cool.

King of Cups from the modern Witch Tarot deck

In the reverse position the King loses his dignity. Stubbornness, selfishness, open manipulation of a partner’s feelings are the main meanings of the inverted card.

Direct and inverted meaning of the King of Cups in various layouts:

Thoth Tarot

In the Thoth Tarot deck, the meaning of this card is the end of a period of calm. The King of Cups' feelings are too strong for him to be calm. In his hands is a cup with a burning flame. He is the winner of the water element.

The King of Cups is naive, spontaneous, talented, active and obsessive, without a sense of shame or complexes; always confident in one’s own sexual attractiveness; Excellent at building relationships and managing the behavior of others.

Basic values:

• father of mercy and enlightenment;
• depth of emotions, sensitivity;
• imagination, artistic talent;
• medium's abilities.

10 of Pentacles: the meaning of the Tarot card in layouts

The person described by the card is an artist, an artist, a psychotherapist, an occultist, a person of fame and respect. He fulfills impossible obligations.

In an upright position, a person has the ability to empathize, provide selfless help, and love unconditionally; inverted - despair, attacks of melancholy, pessimism.

Additional card meanings are described in the table:

In an inverted position, the card means:

• moodiness;
• indecision;
• changeability;
• betrayal;
• loss;
• scandal;
• injustice.

People and Places Under the King of Cups Card

When the King of Water is taken as a significator, he indicates a warm-hearted, respectable, sympathetic person who can subtly sense the mood of others.

Most often this is a man of about forty, independent and firmly standing on his feet.

Despite his subtle and sensitive nature, he has a strong character that helps him deal with life’s difficulties.

Such people often choose creative professions, but they cannot be called poor artists. Thanks to their excellent organizational skills and natural charm, they quickly achieve success and become leaders.

The King of Cups is very important to the moral support of loved ones; without it, he loses his support, becomes uninitiative, and plunges into depression. This is the influence of the element of water: it not only gives life, but also brings about universal melancholy. It is enough to remember what a dull mood a persistent rain brings.

The Lord of Cups needs the love and understanding of his other half. Betrayal and deception bring suffering on the physical level.

What places are under the map.

1. Exhibitions, art galleries - everything related to art.
2. Workshops for making fine things.
3. Jewelry salons, flower shops.

Try adding your own objects to this list. Choose the King of Cups as your card of the day and see how it turns out for you. What people fate will bring you together, what places you will visit. Repeat this exercise several times and see how your own vision of the symbol expands.

King of Cups Tarot Card Meaning:

The King of Cups personifies the masculine aspect of the element of water, our desire to acquire transcendental experience, to liberate ourselves from the shackles of consciousness and mystical unity with the beginning, with the Cosmos (or take any other designation for what there are no words for in our languages). He knows that these spheres are closed to rational consciousness, and that only those who have learned to rely on their intuition and are ready to trust the Cosmos and its currents can penetrate them.

In addition, the King of Cups signifies the need to express our feelings, give free rein to our intuition, and embody the images of our subconscious in music, poetry or other material form, including in the form of healing and psychotherapy. However, if this process of incarnation slides into amateurism, that is, into ignorance of the basics of the matter or in neglect of them, the King of Cups turns into a “guru from the backyard,” into a pathetic preacher of other people’s values, or even simply into a charlatan; Such a “retrograde” misunderstanding of the basic laws of existence makes him a toy of cosmic forces, and sooner or later he finds himself a victim of other people’s intrigues.

ASTROLOGICAL EQUIVALENT: The Sun in Pisces as a symbol of subtlety of feelings, intuitive knowledge and willingness to help others.

KEY WORDS: Stability, wisdom, diplomacy, nobility.

Psychological state and personality analysis according to the King of Cups card

In the upright position, the card speaks of a stable psyche, healthy emotions and the absence of pathological desires and interests. The soul of the King of Cups is pure and open. Anger or irritability are not his element. You can trust such a person; he will not let you down at the last moment, will not change his mood or plans.

In an inverted position, the element of water exhibits completely different qualities. We see the artist in the worst sense: he lies, dodges, avoids a direct answer.

Emotions that cannot be controlled are what the Lord of Cups is in reverse.

A person feels how dark thoughts take over the consciousness, seeks solace in alcohol, promiscuous relationships on the side. There is a high risk of depression and suicidal thoughts. Light and clear water becomes cloudy and dangerous!

Card of the day:

Don’t hide your emotions today, let the person know if you don’t like or care about something, or, on the contrary, you really like him. Also, the appearance of the King of Cups as the card of the day may foreshadow a meeting with an interesting, attentive man.

Card tip:

Be true to your feelings!

Warning:

Excessive sensitivity and softness can harm you.

Classic combination with the Major Arcana

Let's see how the Lord of Cups behaves with High cards.

King of Cups with Major Arcana

• The Jester recommends listening to the voice of your inner child. He probably suffers from a lack of praise and approval. Love yourself, this combination says.
• The magician advises using internal reserves and natural gifts. Discover unknown talents within yourself. They will help you find harmony, love and happiness.
• The High Priestess and the King of Cups indicate a person endowed with healing abilities. Option: the cards advise seeking help from a specialist in the field of parapsychology and occult sciences to solve the problem.
• The Empress predicts healing from mental illnesses.
• The Emperor - the querent will soon start a family.
• The Hierophant says that the time has come to see the light. Look at the situation from the outside, don’t listen to anyone except your inner voice. Trust your intuition.
• Lovers – love, sensuality, passion. An option is a quick meeting with your loved one.
• The Chariot indicates a new acquaintance, an awakening feeling. But remember, getting to know a person takes time.
• The force says that the questioner will cope with the problems that have arisen without resorting to the help of outsiders. Option: internal reserves, fortitude, strength of character.
• A hermit means serious problems on a psychological level. The likelihood of depression, binge drinking, withdrawal from active life.
• Wheel of Fortune - a difficult but interesting stage of the journey lies ahead.
• Justice and the Lord of Cups - before you is a man attentive to detail. It is difficult to deceive him, he clearly analyzes the situation.
• Hanged Man - you will have to endure betrayal from loved ones.
• Death - the time has come for rebirth and transformation of feelings, thoughts, attitudes towards what is happening around you.
• Moderation - tests based on mutual testing of emotional attachment and love.
• The devil predicts problems with alcohol. Don't get carried away with alcohol, there is a risk of deterioration.
• The Tower in combination with the King of Cups is a bad sign. It signals that a person has embarked on the path of self-destruction.
• The star is a symbol of rebirth and recovery. Depending on the scenario, it means spiritual growth or getting rid of a serious illness.
• Moon - you are confused in feelings, decide who is truly dear to you.
• The sun promises success, implementation of plans, dreams come true.
• The court is a fair decision of Fate. Don't try to challenge it.
• The world is a renewal, reaching a new level of development. Positive emotions.

Do not rush to surprise the questioner with sad news about your state of health or the prospects for the development of your relationship with your partner. The client should be mentally prepared for the truth that he must hear.

General value of the card in the upright position

Keywords

• compassion;
• sound advice;
• family;
• political and diplomatic relations;
• leader.

In a general context, the King of Cups card represents kindness, compassion and wisdom. It indicates that you are able to find balance between your mind and heart. You have the power to control your emotions and wisely accept what you cannot change. When this card appears in a reading, be prepared for a deeper level of emotional maturity. You will become calmer, more tolerant, more compassionate towards others.

The King of Cups symbolizes emotions, creativity, artistic ability and intuition, but in a more balanced form. As a person, the King of Cups is caring, affectionate and sensitive. He is a good listener, diplomatic and easy to talk to. He reflects the type of older man who will always give you sound advice and act as a calming force in your life. The King has no enemies, as he is an excellent communicator and knows how to find a common language with people. He lacks the desire for material wealth, as he is more focused on the emotional side of life. It is also family oriented.

When you are faced with problems that throw you off balance, the King of Cups reminds you to act as he does—not to become angry or despair. Remember, anger is not the best advisor. First you need to moderate your emotions, try to evaluate yourself and the situation in order to take control of your unconscious.

The King of Cups has a penchant for political and diplomatic relationships, which allows him to balance conflicts and situations, restoring harmony between all parties involved. The King of Cups shows that you are sensitive as a leader and care about how others react to your emotions. The card encourages you to act with wisdom when faced with negative energy.

Classic combination with the suit of Cups

Let's look at how the cards of the suit of Cups and the King are combined in layouts.

King of Cups with cards of his suit

• Ace and King speak of complete harmony, tranquility, and joy.
• When combined with the Two of Cups, the Lord of Cups brings love.
• Troika – holiday, celebration, family gatherings. Option: the arrival of distant relatives.
• Four speaks of a lack of new experiences.
• Five – crisis of relationships, disappointment in life.
• Six promises help from strangers.
• Seven – illusions, escape from reality, detachment.
• Eight - isolation.
• Nine – elation.
• Ten of Cups – happy family life.
• The page is an emerging mutual feeling. Option: the questioner will soon meet true love.
• A knight is a devoted friend and ally.
• The Queen is a sensitive person who knows how to experience other people’s emotions as her own.

Combination with other arcana

As you probably already know, an important role is played not just by the meaning of the card, but by its combination with other arcana in the layout. Let's look at what the combination of the King of Cups with other cards means:

• With the lasso “Jester” - healing of a child (this also includes the inner child).
• With the “Magician” lasso - the realization of one’s abilities.
• With the “High Priestess” lasso - it will indicate a healer, magician or psychotherapist.
• With the lasso “Empress” - healing.
• With the lasso “Emperor” - the conclusion of marriage.
• With the “Hierophant” lasso, a person is enlightened internally.
• With the lasso “Lovers” - give your feelings.
• With the “Chariot” lasso – the design of your feelings.
• With the lasso “Strength” - speaks of a strong character.
• With the “Hermit” lasso, a person drowns his grief in alcohol.
• With the "Wheel of Fortune" lasso - rebirth from the ashes.
• With the lasso “Justice” - you need to see the big things in the little things.
• With the Hanged Man lasso - betrayal.
• With the lasso “Death” - the process of transferring feelings.
• With the lasso “Moderation” - your feelings are tempered.
• With the lasso “Devil” - alcohol addiction.
• With the Tower lasso - self-destruction.
• With the “Star” lasso, a person hopes to recover emotionally.
• With the “Moon” lasso - you are lost in your feelings.
• With the “Sun” lasso, the combination speaks of great creative potential.
• With the lasso “Judgment” - everything that we send into the world comes back.
• With the lasso “Peace” - renewal in emotional terms, a new stage of development.
• With the Ace of Wands lasso - creative impulses.
• With the lasso “Two of Wands” - serious projects.
• With the "Three of Wands" lasso - the presence of strong business acumen.
• With the Four of Wands lasso, your family understands and supports you.
• With the Five of Wands lasso - the presence of internal contradictions.
• With the Six of Wands lasso, the situation will be resolved harmoniously, and the combination will also indicate a strong leader.
• With the Seven of Wands lasso, a person defends his ideals.
• With the lasso “Eight of Wands” - the combination speaks of a happy meeting.
• With the Nine of Wands lasso - your actions are not approved, a stressful situation.
• With the Ten of Wands lasso, a person is emotionally depressed.
• With the lasso “Page of Wands” - mentor, self-discovery.
• With the lasso “Knight of Wands” - a person runs away from himself.
• With the lasso “Queen of Wands” - the combination speaks of fidelity and understanding.
• With the lasso “King of Wands” there is mutual understanding.

Knowing how to correctly interpret the meaning of the King of Cups card in a layout, you will discover the correct picture of present and future events and will be able to make the necessary changes to it.

We also advise you to watch a video description of the main characteristics of the lasso:

Classic combination with the suit of Pentacles

Pentacles and the King of Cups: how the water Lord manifests itself next to the cards responsible for the material component of life.

King of Cups with suit of Pentacles

• The Ace of Coins promises good profits, but only if the fortuneteller shows creativity.
• Two warns against excessive commercialism. Don't forget about feelings, money is not the main thing.
• Three - you will find a decent job that will satisfy you in every sense.
• Four – stable relationships based on mutual respect and affection of partners.
• Five is a crisis that is difficult to get out of on your own. The cards advise you to consult a psychologist.
• Six - you need a spiritual mentor.
• The Seven of Pentacles advises keeping your emotions under control. Option: unrequited love, vain hopes.
• Eight Denarii is the work of a lifetime.
• Nine - do what brings you moral satisfaction.
• Ten – attachment to money is above all else for the questioner.
• The page advises taking a non-standard approach to work.
• Knight - you are too emotional about money.
• The Queen speaks of a subtle mental organization and mature feelings.
• The king promises carnal pleasures.

Meanings and Interpretation

Direct meaning

The King of Cups expresses the need to express one’s feelings and embody images from the subconscious in music and poetry. It also denotes a kind and fair person, or being in such a situation.

Since the Cups personify our feelings, the King is a character for whom the querent can experience the most tender and sincere feelings and emotional attachment.

Reversed and negative meaning:

The danger of the inverted King of Cups is that the Querent trusts him, and he, in turn, can stab him in the back, causing the collapse of his plans or career. If the question is about the situation, then expect intrigue, gossip, scandals and injustice. Most likely, the offer received is too good and tempting to be true. Beware of a charming person who can drag you into dubious matters. As a result of communicating with him, you will suffer.

Like other figured inverted cards of the suit of Cups, the King indicates intrigue, insincerity and deception, playing on feelings, emotional blackmail. And given the intelligence and influence that the King of Cups can exert, the querent should prepare for trouble.

Personal relationships

The blossoming of feelings. Full mutual understanding between partners.

Business and finance

Resourcefulness in business, many hidden pitfalls.

Professions

All professions related to psychology, religion, philosophy, occultism, art. Doctor. Healer.

Studies

Personality

Of all the kings of cups, the king of cups is the most sensitive, sensual, understanding and sympathetic! Women love him very much, and he reciprocates them with all his big and sensitive heart. This is a bohemian, an aristocrat, a creative person with a subtle aesthetic perception. Likes to drink and relax in any other way. He gravitates towards everything that brings him pleasure. Often the King of Cups indicates a married man.

Such a person inspires respect and trust, his opinion is listened to, and he knows how to influence people. He perfectly understands and feels other people, but at the same time he tries to keep himself apart. In the negative version, there may be difficulties in expressing feelings and strong dissonance due to the desire to have a deep intimate connection with someone while being unable to open up completely, trust another person and lose control over the situation. Usually such a reaction occurs as a defense after a person has once been seriously injured by opening up. In professional activities, the ability to keep your emotions under control is very useful! But unfortunately, it creates big obstacles in your personal life. That's why they are so often successful in business, but unhappy in love. Romantics who, having become disillusioned, turned into cynics and skeptics.

Unfortunately, in modern society, people with such qualities as tenderness, sensitivity, empathy, and caring are considered weak. And it is sometimes difficult for them to endure the harsh reality. Therefore, it is common for the King of Cups to sometimes close himself off from the world, withdraw into himself, sacrificing external connections and relationships. Sometimes such closeness can be perceived as coldness and insensitivity.

A prominent representative of the King of Cups type is King Louis the Second of Bavaria: a fine connoisseur of the arts in general and music in particular, the patron of Wagner. But he ended his days by drowning in the lake.

In the negative aspect, the King of Cups slides into a false teacher, a guru from the back alley, a pathetic preacher of values ​​and ideas that were spied on, stolen and distorted by him at his own discretion. I don’t understand the main laws of the ongoing processes; he slides into amateurism, but with a touch of delusions of grandeur. He is very categorical and does not accept other opinions.

Also, a negative manifestation of the King of Cups is that in a person, against the background of general emotional immaturity, volcanoes of passions boil and seethe. He flares up for any reason. A dishonest, secretive swindler or womanizer. Knows how to create a favorable opinion about himself.

Classic combination with the suit of Swords

Air and water: how the King of Cups will behave when sharp swords are nearby.

King of Cups with Suit of Swords

• Ace says that in life one should maintain a balance between logic and intuition.
• The deuce speaks of the peace that reigns in the soul of the fortuneteller.
• Three predicts painful losses, disappointments, blows of fate, failures in the love field.
• The Four promises that a period of calm is coming in life.
• Five – betrayal of a loved one or friend.
• Six – attempts to escape from problems, to distance oneself from the world.
• Seven - your loved ones are playing a dishonest game, be careful, do not show feelings openly.
• Eight - unpleasant news, painful experiences.
• Nine – unreasonable feelings of guilt, suffering, mental anxiety.
• Ten – tears, sadness, gloomy, depressed state of mind.
• The page advises you to wisely use your available funds and abilities. Don't waste your time on trifles.
• Knight - someone skillfully hides true feelings.
• Queen - trust your intuition, otherwise you will do the wrong thing.
• King - the querent's heart and mind are in conflict. He doesn't know how to get out of this situation.

Description

Its interpretation depends on the angle in which the card is placed in fortune telling. Let's consider the meaning of the lasso in the upright and inverted position.

Upright

The main meanings of the King of Cups: loyalty to oneself, help, mutual understanding, responsibility, reconciliation. If this card appears in a reading, then only positive events and conflict resolution can be expected.

How to recognize the King of Cups? This is usually a mature man. Could be an entrepreneur, lawyer, priest, creative person, writer, scientist or doctor. He has authority in a certain circle of people. He should be perceived as a friend, patron, assistant and faithful comrade. In a relationship with a woman, this is the person you can rely on in difficult times.

In the Tarot 78 doors, the card characterizes a creative personality, an educated person with a developed sense of humor.

If the questioner is in a difficult situation, then the King of Cups is a helping hand, good advice that needs to be heeded. The appearance of this lasso predicts the onset of a favorable period in life and the emergence of new opportunities.

Inverted

If the King of Cups lies in an inverted position, then this is a sign of loss, betrayal and deceit. In addition, the lasso means insincere advice and the inability to make serious decisions.

The card symbolizes a false person who will do anything to achieve his insidious goal. You shouldn't have anything to do with such a person. Communication with him will entail a series of failures.

Another meaning of the card is dependence on other people’s opinions and the inability to make independent decisions. This is probably what caused all the trouble.

Classic combination with the suit of Wands

Let's look at the influence of the Staves on the King of Cups using simple examples.

King of Cups with suit of Wands

• The Ace of Wands indicates a creative nature and advises openly declaring your talents.
• A deuce speaks of the need to start your own business.
• Troika is a professional approach to the problem.
• Four - contact your relatives, from them you will receive full support and understanding.
• Five indicates mental turmoil and advises you to make a choice.
• Six guarantees good luck.
• The Seven warns: the time has come to defend your own interests.
• Eight promises a joyful meeting with a person you have not seen for a long time.
• Nine - severe nervous shock.
• Ten - despondency, depression, collapsed plans, unrealized projects and faded dreams.
• Page Posokhov is a creative process that brings joy.
• Knight – illogical actions and actions.
• The Queen of Scepters speaks of fidelity and a strong marriage.
• Two Kings nearby is a profitable partnership.

The easiest way to remember the meaning of the Kings in the Tarot deck:

Tarot Manara

In the Manara Tarot deck, the King of Cups means a person who plays with other people's feelings.

The card depicts a hero-lover:

• narcissistic and outwardly attractive;
• educated and cultured, interested in art;
• caring for oneself;
• lover of sensual pleasures.

Card meanings:

• Personality: friendly to the questioner, playing the role of a father, trustworthy.
• Relationships: willingness to accept your partner’s feelings, be attentive to his fears and concerns; favorable period.
• Cognition : turning to your inner nature, introspection, determining your place on Earth.
• Work : healing, social rehabilitation, art.

The time has come for the hidden wounds of the past to come to the surface. The person is vulnerable, naked; open to love, radiates light. His state is an aura of relaxation, care, and romantic feelings.

Upright is a person who can accept healing and also help others find wholeness and recovery. The King of Cups is someone who is easy to feel genuine affection for, loving, and trustworthy.

In an inverted position - a charlatan, a victim of intrigue, a preacher of other people's values.

The meaning of the lasso: the questioner carries his cross; no one is interested in harming him. Advice: you shouldn’t “nurture” your suffering, you just need to live without unnecessary reasoning, accept the existing state of affairs. If there is an enemy, you need to accept it, and then see what the situation transforms into.

Key words characterizing the map:

• humanism;
• talent;
• art;
• aestheticism;
• imagination;
• unselfishness;
• support;
• emotions, feelings;
• fantasy;
• understanding.

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Recommendation: Let your talents truly shine.

The meaning of the King of Cups when divining health status

In the upright position, the King of Cups speaks of the excellent well-being of the questioner. However, he should stock up on anti-motion sickness pills if he is going on a sea cruise or flying. Seasickness is one of the ailments that runs under the map. Don’t forget about the water balance in the body, advises the King of Cups; if swelling appears, this is a reason to consult a doctor.

In a reversed position, the card signals problems with alcohol and mental problems.

The appearance of the Arcanum of the King of Cups in the layout should be taken as a signal to listen to intuition. Reason is good, but not all events in life can be explained logically. Develop your inner vision, pay closer attention to the signs that Fate gives.

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About the author: Ksenia Likhachevskaya

Esotericism for me is a universal key that opens many doors behind which new knowledge, opportunities and prospects are hidden. More than 20 years ago I first picked up Tarot cards. Since then I have used them for more than just predictions. The world of Tarot is an amazing reality, immersing yourself in which you will find answers to questions and be able to change your life. Tarot reader services

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What personalities does the King of Cups Tarot represent?

The King of Cups often symbolizes the father of the fortuneteller or the one who replaces him. This is an educated and cultured man, a mature and emotionally stable older man. It’s easy and pleasant to communicate with him; you can trust such a person. Often he turns out to be a bachelor or a widower. The card can also speak of an ideological person whose life is full of emotions and impressions.

Regarding career and work, the King of Cups in an upright position indicates a professional in his field. He doesn't mind additional responsibility and is always ready to help. As a rule, the person represented by the King of Cups is often associated with law or religion, and may be interested in science and art. Most often, the individuals indicated by this card occupy the position of teacher, doctor, judge, lawyer, priest. In general, such people tend to choose a profession that gives them the opportunity to help people, but they often become business owners or artists.

The inverted King of Cups indicates that you have a personality characterized by narcissism, a tendency to manipulate, selfishness, lack of conscience, laziness and indulgence towards yourself and your loved one. This could be a scammer; such people often choose criminal methods of earning money. He is capable of deceiving and betraying for the sake of profit. It is extremely likely that this person is asocial and may burn with hatred towards certain groups of people, for example, be a racist or a misogynist.

There is a high probability that the person represented by the inverted King of Cups suffers from alcohol or drug addiction, is prone to a chaotic life and attracting the attention of others through strange antics. When choosing a partner, the first thing he pays attention to is her wallet.