King of Cups Tarot Card Meaning
Upright meaning
The King of Cups keeps his head above deep water: emotional balance, diplomacy, and calm in the storm. This is the energy of the steady adult in the room — feel everything, decide on the facts. Lead with the calm you already have.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the King of Cups shows the calm cracking. Repressed feelings leaking as moodiness, manipulation, or coldness that mistakes distance for control. The water will surface one way or another — deal with it on purpose.
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