WISE CALM DIPLOMATIC CARING TOLERANT
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WISE gives good advice has a deep grasp of human nature teaches through loving attention knows what others need for growth sees right to the heart of the matter understands many levels of experience Reversed Early Phase: You are beginning to understand your situation more deeply. Someone wise may step forward who can give good advice. A mood of loving attention may be developing. Late Phase: You are experiencing less clarity of vision. Someone who knows what people need has left. A mood of understanding is ending. |
CALM maintains his/her composure has a quieting influence on others is emotionally stable and secure keeps his/her head in a crisis never seems nervous or tense Reversed Early Phase: You are beginning to regain your composure. Someone emotionally stable may play an important role. A peaceful mood may be developing. Late Phase: You are less able to keep your head in a crisis. Someone calm with quiet influence is not as available. A mood of peace and quiet is ending. |
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can balance the needs of many people keeps everyone working together happily can diffuse a tense situation achieves goals through subtle influence says just the right word at the right time Reversed Early Phase: You are starting to appreciate the value of diplomacy. Someone may appear who can diffuse a tense situation. A mood of working together may be developing. Late Phase: You are less willing to balance everyone's needs. There are fewer people who know how to convince quietly. A mood of diffusing conflict is ending. |
CARING responds to emotional needs is a natural healer and therapist takes action to help those in need feels compassion for the less fortunate does volunteer and charity work Reversed Early Phase: You are thinking of volunteering. A therapist may become involved. A caring mood may be developing. Late Phase: You are feeling less compassionate now. The need for a healer is ending. A mood of attention to others is not much in evidence. |
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TOLERANT has open and broad-minded views accepts the limitations of others is comfortable with all types of people allows others their freedom is patient in trying circumstances |
Reversed Early Phase: You are becoming more open to broad-minded views. Someone who allows more freedom may enter the picture. A mood of acceptance may be developing. Late Phase: You are no longer as tolerant as before. Someone who is comfortable with people may be leaving. A mood of allowance is ending. |
Description
The personality of the King of Cups is a combination of the positive water energy of the Cups suit and the active, outward focus of a King. He is wise and understanding with a deep knowledge of the world that comes from the heart. He is a teacher and way-shower who guides his students with loving attention. He cares about others sincerely and always responds to their needs with compassion. He heals with a gentle touch and a quiet word.
The King of Cups is calm and relaxed in all situations, seeming to know intuitively what is called for at any moment. Others turn to him for advice because they know he will listen attentively. There is always a peacefulness around him that others respond to. He is tolerant of all points of view and shows patience in the most trying circumstances. He gives others freedom to grow and develop in their own ways without asking anything in return.
In readings, the King of Cups asks you to take the kinds of actions he might take. For example: responding calmly in a crisis, using diplomacy rather than force, reaching out to help, or accepting a different point of view. This King can also represent a man or woman who acts as he does, or an atmosphere of caring, tolerance, and understanding. In a reading, he tells you that his special energy has meaning for you at this time. Let yourself be inspired by this King in whatever form he appears in your life.
Court Card Pairs
The King of Cups can form a pair with any other court card. Compare the ranks and suits of the two cards to see what such a pair might mean.
