Minor Arcana · Cups · K
King of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Cups
- Rank
- King
- Element
- Water
- Yes or no
- Yes · Reversed: Maybe
Upright meaning
Emotional control · generosity · maturity
You can embrace others generously without being swept away. A calm manner earns trust.
Reversed meaning
Repressed feelings · moodiness · manipulation
Bottled-up feelings burst out in the wrong place, or someone is trying to use your emotions. Honesty is better.
In a yes-or-no reading
- UprightYesThe card says things are moving the way you hope.
- ReversedMaybeIt isn't settled yet. It could depend on conditions or timing.
What the suit means — Cups
Cups are the suit of water. They stand for emotions and love, relationships and the flow of the heart.
What the court card means — King
The King is the one who rules. He uses the suit's power outwardly and responsibly, with authority and mastery.
The 14 Cups
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
Draw your own
Now that you know the card, think of one question and shuffle the deck yourself. Which of the 78 cards comes up is decided the moment you shuffle.
Meanings follow the widely used Rider–Waite tradition, and the pictures are simple designs drawn for this site. Please treat tarot as a light-hearted aid to reflection.