Minor Arcana · Cups
King of Cups
He holds a short sceptre in his left hand and a great cup in his right; his throne is set upon the sea; on one side a ship is riding and on the other a dolphin is leaping. The implicit is that the Sign of the Cup naturally refers to water, which appears in all the court cards.
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Position in the deck
- Card 50 of 78
Upright meaning
Fair man, man of business, law, or divinity; responsible, disposed to oblige the Querent; also equity, art and science, including those who profess science, law and art; creative intelligence.
Reversed meaning
Dishonest, double-dealing man; roguery, exaction, injustice, vice, scandal, pillage, considerable loss.
What the card offers
Mastery and closure support your goal.
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Questions people ask about this card
What does King of Cups mean upright?
Fair man, man of business, law, or divinity; responsible, disposed to oblige the Querent; also equity, art and science, including those who profess science, law and art; creative intelligence.
What does King of Cups mean reversed?
Dishonest, double-dealing man; roguery, exaction, injustice, vice, scandal, pillage, considerable loss.
Is King of Cups a yes or a no?
King of Cups leans towards yes. Mastery and closure support your goal.
