Learn about the King of Cups Tarot card meaning
Keywords: Wisdom, Balance, Compassion, Emotional Control, Authority, Guidance, Stability
Meaning
The King of Cups represents emotional wisdom, balance, and compassion. He embodies maturity, stability, and the ability to remain calm and empathetic in any situation. This card often appears when you are being called to lead with both strength and compassion, honoring your emotions while staying grounded. It is a reminder that true authority comes from patience, understanding, and emotional mastery.
Reversal Meaning
When reversed, the King of Cups may suggest emotional manipulation, moodiness, or lack of balance. It can point to avoiding emotional responsibility or using feelings to control others. The reversal calls for self-reflection and the need to restore integrity, balance, and compassion.
Love
In love readings, the King of Cups symbolizes a mature, supportive, and compassionate partner. It suggests emotional stability and deep trust in relationships. Reversed, it may indicate manipulation, mood swings, or emotional detachment in love.
Career
In career readings, the King of Cups reflects leadership with empathy, balance, and fairness. It may point to guidance from a mentor or success through emotional intelligence. Reversed, it can suggest poor leadership, lack of control, or workplace manipulation.
Spiritual
Spiritually, the King of Cups represents balance between heart and intuition, guiding others through wisdom and compassion. It suggests maturity in spiritual growth and a deep trust in divine flow. Reversed, it may signal imbalance, misuse of spiritual influence, or disconnection from compassion.
Symbolism
- Throne near Water – emotional stability amidst challenges
- Cup – compassion, intuition, and emotional offering
- Calm Expression – wisdom, patience, and authority
- Robes – mastery of emotions, maturity, and empathy
Mantra
“I lead with compassion, wisdom, and emotional strength.”
Journal Prompt
How can I embody compassion and wisdom in my leadership and relationships?