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King of Cups: tarot card meaning

King of Cups is a card of the suit of Cups (element Water), which speaks of emotions, love and intuition in the tarot. Keywords: calm, maturity, diplomacy. Here is what the card means upright and reversed, then in love, at work, for money and for health.

  • calm
  • maturity
  • diplomacy

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King of Cups
Minor Arcana · CupsUpright

King of Cups

  • calm
  • maturity
  • diplomacy

Element: Water

Emotional mastery, wisdom and diplomacy. You stay calm in the storm.

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Tarot is a reflective practice and a cultural tradition with no scientific or predictive value. The cards do not replace the advice of a doctor, a financial adviser or a lawyer.

  1. King of Cups upright

    Emotional mastery, wisdom and diplomacy. You stay calm in the storm.

  2. King of Cups reversed

    Bottled-up emotions or an unstable mood. Expressing what you feel brings relief.

    Reversed, the card's energy is held back, delayed or turned inwards.

  3. King of Cups in love

    Emotional maturity, a calm and kind partner.

  4. King of Cups for career

    Calm leadership and diplomacy under pressure.

  5. King of Cups for money

    Balanced management. Keep emotions out of big decisions.

  6. King of Cups for health

    Cups speak of emotional well-being; take care of your mood.

    Tarot is no substitute for medical advice: see a health professional about any concern.

These tools give general information. They do not replace the advice of a doctor or a qualified professional.

Frequently asked questions

What does the King of Cups tarot card mean?
Emotional mastery, wisdom and diplomacy. You stay calm in the storm.
What does King of Cups reversed mean?
Bottled-up emotions or an unstable mood. Expressing what you feel brings relief.
What does King of Cups mean in love?
Emotional maturity, a calm and kind partner.
What does King of Cups mean for career and money?
Calm leadership and diplomacy under pressure. Balanced management. Keep emotions out of big decisions.
Is King of Cups a positive card?
No card is good or bad in itself: it all depends on its position and on your question. Keywords for King of Cups: calm, maturity, diplomacy.

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