Tarot Card Meaning: King of Cups

King of Cups in a Tarot Card Reading

King of Cups - Cardinal Water - Air of Water - Cancer

The King of Cups represents the airy, light, extroverted part of water, which is the hidden world of emotions and feelings. The King of Cups is therefore the cardinal water sign, Cancer, the ultimate nurturer and provider. The King of Cups exerts his influence over others by simply smothering them with all they need: companionship, trust, mutual feelings and nurture.

When the King of Cups comes up in a tarot card reading it represents a man or woman who is so full of love, that they can spread so much of it around, and never seem like they are even slightly exhausted. They have huge supplies of encouragement to provide others with, they are eager for connections, touch and getting to the real people behind the small talk. On the other hand, this card appears to tell the reader to start owing the part of the King of Cups, and to spread their gift of love with others. The card encourages the reader to express their fondness of others, to converse and get to know them better, to go deeper and not stay at the surface level of mundane talk. The King of Cups finds meaning and fulfillment in relationships, harmony and cooperation. It knows how to create a space, both physical as well as psychological, in which love and life can grow.

This active part of water pushes forward like a title wave. It is strong, like the tide, somewhat expected in timing, but never in scale and volume. The King of Cups has a real super power, when it comes to other people in his life. He can make them feel at home when they are near him.

When you get this card, things of the archetype of Cancer, nurturing, nesting and growing their brood with complete dedication.

King of Cups is associated with the astrology sign of Scorpio King of Cups is the Scorpio tarot card - click here to read more about the astrology association to tarot.