Card 49 • cups

King of Cups

Brief Description

The King of Cups signifies emotional intelligence and maturity. This card represents a person who is calm, composed, and capable of providing loving yet realistic guidance. However, in its reversed position, it warns of the potential for emotional manipulation, where someone's intelligence may be used to manipulate or control others for personal gain.

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Key Phrase

Always compose yourself before giving a response.

General Meaning

As the king makes pour-over coffee, they say to you, 'This method is definitely a little more tedious & it requires a steady hand, but anyone is capable of doing it with some time & dedication.' This card can represent an emotionally intelligent adult, or someone of any age. This person may be known to have a big, sensitive heart, but they'll ultimately be very calm & collected in the way they go about things. If you cry on their shoulder, then expect their guidance to be equally loving as well as realistic. If this represents you, not another person, then know that whatever situation this pertains to may benefit from the same level of maturity & composure.

Reversed Meaning

Though this person may be very emotionally intelligent, they may be using it in a way that’s manipulative, knowing how & when to tug at your heartstrings to get what they want. Whether or not they realize they’re doing it, it’s not okay.

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