King of Cups

UPRIGHT MEANING

The King of Cups upright represents emotional maturity, calm leadership, and the ability to navigate feelings with wisdom and balance. He symbolizes compassion, diplomacy, and the strength that comes from staying centered even in turbulent situations. This card highlights empathy, stability, and the capacity to support others without losing yourself. Upright, the King of Cups encourages leading with heart and clarity, trusting your intuition, and maintaining emotional equilibrium as you guide yourself and others through meaningful experiences.

KEYWORDS:

emotional maturity, compassion, balance, stability, intuition, diplomacy, calm, wisdom, empathy, support, patience, understanding, integrity, steadiness, emotional leadership

REVERSED MEANING

The King of Cups reversed represents emotional imbalance, suppressed feelings, or difficulty managing your inner world with clarity. It can indicate moodiness, avoidance, or using emotional influence in unhealthy ways. This card may point to instability, manipulation, or the struggle to stay grounded when emotions feel overwhelming. Reversed, the King of Cups encourages honest self‑reflection, healthier boundaries, and reconnecting with emotional stability so you can respond rather than react.

KEYWORDS:

imbalance, suppression, moodiness, avoidance, instability, manipulation, overwhelm, insecurity, emotional volatility, withdrawal, confusion, poor boundaries, inconsistency, tension, misalignment