Minor Arcana · Cups · Water

King of Cups meaning

emotional wisdom · calm · diplomacy

Upright

Mastery of the heart: you keep your calm and kindness even in the storm.

Reversed

Emotional manipulation, unstable moods.

Correspondences

Astrology: ♏Scorpio
Element: Water
Yes or no: Yes

Symbols

The throne on the water: emotional stability
The fish pendant: creativity
The ship: balance in the storm

Upright

Reversed

emotional mastery, diplomacy, wisdom, kindness

General

manipulation, coldness, repressed emotions

mature, supportive partner

Love

emotional distance, manipulation

kind leader, diplomat

Career

manipulation, moodiness

calm management, measured generosity

Finances

emotional decisions

calm, balance

Feelings

repression, mood swings

stay calm, give counsel

Actions

express what you hide

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