Card 49 • cups

King of Cups

Brief Description

The King of Cups is a highly sensitive and psychic individual ruled by the heart's wisdom. They maintain a balance of emotions and intuitive strength, but need creative outlets for fulfillment. While they exude diplomacy and leadership, there is a risk of becoming lost in their inner worlds. The reversed card indicates a need to release negativity and embrace self-love.

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Card Description

Standing in a great ocean, the King of Cups is both grounded and connected in this intuitive realm. Here, he sources his knowledge directly from the unconscious and conscious dimensions, which are fully at his disposal. His roses contain the intelligent design of the Universe, and his ever-flowing heart shares the source of this loving, creative wisdom.

Attributes

nurturing . diplomatic . strong . generous . emotional

Inquiry

How can I maintain a healthy balance with my heart? How can I reach out and nourish my relationships?

Affirmations

I align with the divine principle of Love. I trust in my intuitive strength and foresight.

Upright

The most sensitive and psychic of all the Kings, this individual is ruled by the sacred wisdom of the heart. As natural leaders, they exude a sense of diplomacy and awareness that seems to illustrate control over their emotions, but underneath the surface they are highly sensitive. The King of Cups encourages us to celebrate the blissful gifts that life has to offer and to not take the beauty around us for granted. They may have a tendency to become lost within the dimensions of their own inner-worlds and can lose touch with the feelings of others if they are not mindful. This King needs a healthy amount of creative outlets to remain happy and healthy, which also rings true to the underlying message of this key: it is important for us to express and source from the gateway of our heart. Doing so helps us ignite purpose and meaning in our life.

Reversed

This key may point to a mindset or person that lets the imagination take over. An indication of deceptive, manipulative, or self-absorbing fantasies. An irrational state of thinking caused by past attachments. A need to release negative associations and heal within, with gentle care. An encouragement of more self-love and positive self-expression.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Danielle Noel

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