Card 49 • cups

King of Cups

Brief Description

The King of Cups embodies emotional balance, honesty, and passionate feelings. He governs with wisdom drawn from the unconscious and encourages deep reflection on the origins of our emotions. His influence is amplified by the water that surrounds him, representing the flow of feelings in our lives. The imagery of the estuary symbolizes the fullness of emotion that must be navigated thoughtfully.

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Key words

EMOTIONS . HONESTY . PASSIONATE FEELINGS

Description

The King of Cups is enthroned by the tide that flows throughout his estuary kingdom. A pillar of water pours from the Heavens onto The King's head. Following this baptism, The King casts influence among the environment through the droplets that disperse from his crown. The ruler, clothed in gray linen, governs through emotional passion and wisdom from the unconscious. The King encourages us to balance our emotions by studying their true origins.

Connection to Other Cards

The estuary featured in the King of Cups previously appeared in the Two of Cups, where the vessels that once overflowed have now filled the scene to the highest tide.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Nicolas Bruno

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