King of Cups
calm, maturity, balance
His throne floats on a choppy sea, but he stays calm with his cup in hand. He's heart and head at once, the mature person who feels deeply without losing control. He inspires trust.
The image and its symbolism
A king sits on a stone throne floating on a rough sea. He holds a cup in one hand and a scepter in the other, and wears a fish-shaped amulet around his neck. On one side a fish leaps, and on the other a ship sails. The churning sea stands for strong emotions. The king, perfectly calm, knows how to feel them without letting them drag him under.
What King of Cups means
Upright, the King of Cups is emotional maturity. The person who doesn't lose their temper in an argument, who comforts without making a drama of it, and who brings calm when everything is shaky. He knows how to bring together what he feels and what he thinks.
Handle your emotions calmly. Bottling them up doesn't work, but neither does letting them decide for you. If there's tension around you, breathe, listen and respond with your head and heart at the same time.
King of Cups in love
A stable, loving, mature partner. It could also be up to you to handle a conflict calmly.
If you're in a relationship
A stable, loving, mature relationship. If there's a conflict, it gets sorted out by talking, without anyone losing their temper.
If you're single
Someone mature and steady may come along. And don't settle for less.
If you're thinking about an ex
Deal with it calmly and without resentment. Whatever you decide, the healthiest thing is to stay on good terms.
At work
Kind leadership, diplomacy and a good way with people. Keep a cool head when things get tense.
Kind leadership, tact and a good way with people. Keeping a cool head under pressure will be your best asset.
Money
Stability and careful decisions. Manage your finances calmly and don't let your feelings make the call.
Health and well-being
Staying steady under pressure. Handling stress calmly helps you sleep and feel better.
As feelings, as a person and as the future
As feelings
Their affection for you is sincere and steady, though they don't make a big show of it. Consistency is more their thing than grand gestures.
As a person
Someone mature, calm and understanding, who gives good advice and doesn't lose their cool. They inspire trust.
As the future
Emotional stability and support. You'll be able to handle whatever comes with a calm head.
King of Cups reversed
Bottled-up emotions, coldness, or mood swings someone tries to hide.
When the King of Cups shows up reversed, it brings repressed emotions, coldness, or mood swings someone tries to hide. A person who seems calm but explodes when you least expect it, or who uses emotions to manipulate. In love, emotional distance or a lack of honesty. At work, a boss who can't handle conflict. Say what you feel, and say it clearly.
As a yes or no answer
Yes
Yes, as long as you keep your cool. The King of Cups doesn't get swept away by the waves. If you keep a level head, it'll all work out.
Do the readingTake a deep breath before you answer.
King of Cups FAQ
What does the King of Cups mean as a person?
Someone mature, calm and steady, who knows how to listen and give advice. A trustworthy person who doesn't lose their temper.
Is the King of Cups a yes or no card?
It's a yes, as long as you act calmly. Staying composed will see you through.
What does the King of Cups mean in love?
A stable, loving, mature partner. It could also fall to you to settle a conflict without losing your cool.