Card 49 • cups

King of Cups

Brief Description

The King of Cups is a figure who has mastered his emotions, offering support without getting overly involved. He is generous, particularly towards the arts and creative endeavors, viewing the world with a benevolent detachment. This card may represent a person important to you who maintains a distance or advise you to examine your emotional engagement with others.

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Emotion Mastery

"I AM MASTER OVER MY EMOTIONS; THEY DO NOT MASTER ME" Self-control is important, but do not distance yourself from others.

Generosity and Detachment

The King of Cups is a generous individual who supports the arts and creative efforts of all kinds. Less emotional than his Queen, he views the surrounding world benevolently yet from a distance. You've heard the saying "no man is an island," right? Perhaps the King of Cups is the exception. Maybe it's because he owns an island himself. The King may even invite you there, but only if you prove you can bring something worthy.

Interpersonal Relationships

Consider: if the King of Cups in a reading represents another person, it's likely someone significant to you who remains somewhat detached regardless of your relationship's nature. They may support you and even love you, but strive to stay uninvolved. After all, he is wise and experienced, and knows that love can be complex. If the King of Cups represents you, perhaps it's time to consider how you interact with others. Are you willing to help, as long as it doesn't require getting too close? If you're overly concerned about protecting your heart, maybe it's time to leave the island and join the rest of the world?

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