Card 49 • cups

King of Cups

Brief Description

The King of Cups invites you to step confidently into emotional leadership and the spotlight, merging your feelings with those around you with grace. When aligned, you draw energy from the crowd, feel whole, and find leading comes naturally and comfortably. Out of flow, your emotional state can ripple outward and unsettle others, making your influence potentially disruptive. Practice care, mindfulness, and restraint in expression to maintain harmony and avoid projecting doubt onto those in your sphere.

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King of Cups

Ally

It's time to move out of the dressing room and onto the stage. You've waited patiently in the wings and have soaked up the emotional energy of the crowd. Allow yourself now to breathe it in deeply as you slip into character with ease and grace. This is your moment. You were born for this. You feel the thrill course through your body and into your bones. This feeling is what you live for, and it makes you feel whole and complete. You know that stepping out onto that stage, and into the spotlight, is exactly where you belong. The more you allow your emotions to merge with those of the crowd, the more confident you become. Stepping up and taking the lead is like putting on a comfy coat. You are the King, the master of your emotions. It's now time to shine.

Challenger

When this King is out of flow, the ripple effects can be felt throughout the entire cast and crew. Anyone close to this King will feel the uncertainty and doubt ooze from the King of Cups' energy field, which is how powerful this King is. When they are acting like a fish out of water, unease permeates all those in their sphere. That is the reason this King is very careful with their emotions and why they have worked hard getting a grip on how they feel. However, even the most disciplined can have a bad day, and this King is having a bad day. Therefore, be mindful, respectful, and think before you speak, as you have the power to make others feel just like you.

Visual Description

A robed figure in scaled armor and a hooded helm faces left with hands raised as a golden cup floats before them in a swirl of mist and tiny stars. A luminous crown hovers above the figure's head and a dark, draped curtain forms the backdrop. The figure's gloves and the cup are painted in warm gold tones that contrast with the cool blue-green surroundings. At the bottom a red banner reads "KING OF CUPS."

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✍️ Deck author(s): Leeza Robertson, Michael Joshua Tufts

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