King of Cups tarot card from the 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck

King of Cups

Upright
emotional balance, diplomacy, calm
Reversed
emotional manipulation, moodiness, suppressed feelings
Yes or no
Yes (reversed: not yet clear)

The image

A king sits on a throne floating on a rough sea, calm and steady, holding a cup and a sceptre while a fish leaps nearby.

Upright meaning

In general

Stay calm and balanced; emotional maturity helps you handle any situation.

In love

A mature, caring, emotionally stable partner or relationship.

At work

Diplomatic leadership and a calm presence.

With money

Balanced, sensible financial decisions.

Reversed meaning

In general

Suppressed emotions or moodiness are surfacing. Find healthy ways to express them.

In love

Emotional manipulation or coldness.

At work

Emotional volatility affecting decisions.

With money

Poor judgement under stress.

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