King of Cups

The King of Cups represents emotional mastery—the ability to feel deeply while maintaining composure and balance. He is a wise, compassionate leader who navigates turbulent emotional waters with steady authority. This king counsels with empathy, leads with wisdom, and models what it means to be strong and sensitive simultaneously.

Reversed, the King of Cups may indicate emotional suppression, manipulation, or volatility hidden beneath a calm exterior. He might use emotional intelligence for self-serving purposes or struggle with addiction and moodiness. The calm surface may be masking inner turmoil.