King of Cups
Cups · Minor Arcana
emotional maturitydiplomacybalance
Upright Meaning
Emotional mastery, diplomacy, the ability to feel fully while remaining steady.
Reversed Meaning
Emotional manipulation, coldness, repressed emotions surfacing destructively.
Themes & Symbolism
The King of Cups sits upon water but is not moved by it. Emotional depth and equanimity are not opposites.
Reflection Question
Where do you need more emotional steadiness — not less feeling, but more ground beneath it?
How does King of Cups speak to your situation right now?
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