King of Cups tarot card meaning

What this card represents

Upright

King of Cups highlights authority and directed mastery within emotion, connection and intuition. Use the card to notice what is developing and what action or understanding the situation now requires.

Reversed

King of Cups reversed can point to blocked, delayed or excessive authority and directed mastery within emotion, connection and intuition. Slow down and identify what is distorting the situation.

In love

In love, King of Cups brings authority and directed mastery into the area of emotion, connection and intuition. Look at reciprocity, timing and what is actually being expressed between you.

Love when reversed

In love, King of Cups can show a blocked or exaggerated form of authority and directed mastery. Notice how emotion, connection and intuition is shaping the bond before you react.

A question to reflect on

How does the message of King of Cups relate to something I can actually do?