King of Cups
The King of Horns represents a composed, authoritative figure embodying emotional stability and dignified leadership, shown by his green ceremonial clothing, ashen crown, and relaxed hold on a drinking horn. His presence suggests strong rule, optimism, trust in intuition, honour, and poise, while the dolphins and bindrune hint at harmony, service, and emotional intelligence. Reversed, the card warns of coldness, cruelty, self-abuse, and oppressive behavior either toward oneself or others. The card advises balancing authority with compassion and using acts of service to bring peace and harmony to the household.
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Card Name
KING OF HORNS
Description
Description: A man with slightly blond hair sits on a curved throne. The same patterns that appeared on the Queen's chair are repeated here. He wears green ceremonial clothing, with a stole made of fur. He wears an ashen crown made of wood that terminates in many spikes. A silver medallion hangs around his neck. One hand grasps the arm of the throne, while the other holds a drinking horn. Two dolphins hang in the air high above. A bindrune appears at the feet of this man.
Upright
Upright: strong rule, be optimistic, emotional stability, trust your intuition, honour and poise.
Reversed
Reversed: heartless, stifling, self-harm, mean and cruel, abusive to self and others.
Bind Rune
Bind Rune: bring harmony to your household through acts of service.
Visual Description
A bearded king sits on an ornate carved throne wearing a heavy fur-lined cloak and a crown that resembles antlers or carved wood. He holds a large chalice in his right hand, resting his left on the arm of the throne, while a pendant hangs at his chest. Behind him are misty seas and clouded skies with two dolphins arcing through the clouds; the words "KING OF CUPS" are printed at the bottom and a rune-like symbol appears near the hem of his robe.
Runic tarot
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