King of CupsHermetic Tarot Tarot Meaning

King of Cups card from the Hermetic Tarot tarot deck

Number: King of Cups  ·  Arcana: Minor Arcana — Cups

Upright meaning

A fierce nature held beneath a calm, artistic exterior — subtle, crafty, and genuinely powerful.

Reversed meaning

A merciless streak beneath the artistic temperament; real shiftiness in dealings with others.

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