King of CupsRider-Waite-Smith (RWS) Tarot Meaning

King of Cups card from the Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) tarot deck

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

Emotional Mastery
Wisdom
Calm

Upright meaning

A responsible, fair-minded presence in business, law, or the sciences — equitable and genuinely willing to help.

Reversed meaning

Double-dealing and roguery; injustice and scandal where fairness should have held.

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