King of Cups
The King of Cups is symbolized by a flamingo balancing a golden cup beneath a tempered sun, representing composed emotional strength, vibrancy, and diplomatic poise. Upright, it signifies mastery over emotions, creativity, and the subconscious, urging you to balance heart and head to guide others with compassion and leadership. It encourages using intuition supported by logic to avoid drama and foster group success, stepping into mentorship when appropriate. Reversed, it warns of ongoing emotional instability, potential manipulation, and the need to temper feelings, seek equilibrium, and remove toxic influences.
Keywords
Card Title
King of Cups
Animal
Flamingo
Fun Fact
Famously pink, flamingos are born whitish-grey and get their color from their diet. Pigments in their food are responsible for the red and pink colors of their feathers and come from the shrimps, algae, and crustaceans they consume.
Keywords
Balance, Diplomacy, Compassion
Reversed Keywords
Anxiety, Manipulation, Ruthlessness
Meaning (Image)
A flamingo balances easily on one leg with a golden cup resting evenly on its back. Behind it shines a tempered sun, radiating outwardly with power, serenity, and restraint. Flamingos represent composure and balance as well as vibrancy and outgoingness. The two energies create a stabilizing force that lends itself well to diplomacy and group thinking. The King of Cups reminds us to find balance in all extremes. Once that balance is achieved, there is no limit to the things that can be achieved.
Upright Meaning
When upright, the King of Cups represents a mastery over emotions, creativity, and the user's subconscious. The work you've done to cultivate poise and control is finally paying off, and it is now time to use this newfound balance to guide you away from drama and towards absolute success. When going into decisions, rely on your heart and head equally. Intuition can be bolstered with logic as support, and the more you rely on this combination to guide you, the more people will seek you out for guidance in their own lives. Act as a leader who cares about the success of a project but also the well-being of those who help you pursue it. Be compassionate to others and don't shy away from being a mentor or guide if the opportunity arises. You've worked hard to get to this point, and it's time for you to guide others down the path too.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the King of Cups indicates that you are still working towards complete mastery of your inner self. Emotional upset and drama may still shake you up, and you may find that your own emotions are actively hamstringing your ability to remain composed in the face of adversity. Strive for equilibrium. Don't repress yourself, but work hard to temper your emotions when you feel a tantrum on the rise. This position may also symbolize a force in your life that is emotionally manipulating you. Carefully assess the people in your life to determine where this negative energy may be coming from. You don't deserve it, and it's time you take steps to break away from it in any way you can.
Trailing Punctuation
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Visual Description
A pink flamingo stands on one leg in shallow water against a star-speckled black background. A golden chalice rests on its back and a dark circular halo with radiating lines frames its neck and head. Ripples in the water are visible beneath the bird and small flecks of light scatter across the scene. The title 'KING OF CUPS' appears in gold lettering at the bottom.
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