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King of Cups in Tarot: meaning of the card, in love, work and more!

In Tarot, the King of Cups represents self-control and emotional stability, in addition to achievements, romance, intuition and wisdom not to act on the surface. He brings the arrival of good times in relationships.

This card talks about mediating, intuitive, creative, understanding, loving, seductive and easy to live with. It’s that person who walked through paths where he felt all kinds of emotions and feelings until he achieved control over them.

The King of Hearts is part of the court group (Kings, Jacks, Knights and Aces), representing masculine energy and maturity. Learn more about this letter below.

Tarot cards have details that represent various aspects of life, making it possible to do an in-depth reading of a given situation and point out advice for dealing with it. This is no different with the King of Hearts card.

The appearance of this card in a reading shows the arrival of moments of happiness, love, abundance, tranquility, achievements and emotional achievements.

You have to be careful to maintain balance and not put feelings ahead of reason, acting on impulse. It suggests having diplomacy and respect in dealing with other people, knowing how to listen, especially in love relationships, allowing yourself to live them fully.


A king is one who, in addition to having power and authority, knows how to deal with people, with different situations and with the most turbulent and profound emotions, as in this case, the King of Hearts. Life brings challenges and obstacles, but the king remains full, serene and with his head held high.

The card shows the maturity of the human being emotionally, being loving and supportive, listening to your intuition, knowing how to resolve conflicts wisely and showing the kindness that is within us.


In the Rider Waite deck, we have an adult man sitting on a throne floating on choppy waters, symbolizing his control over his emotions, since he cannot stop feeling them. The fish necklace around his neck symbolizes power over imagination.

The blue outfit symbolizes calm, tranquility, creativity and intuition, while its yellow cape symbolizes reason and intellectuality. Your red shawl symbolizes courage, action, love, passion, what moves and motivates you.

The chalice he is holding in his hands symbolizes love, while the scepter, in his other hand, symbolizes authority. The crown, on the other hand, brings the colors of their clothes, symbolizing power and wisdom.

Already in the deck of Marseille, we have a man sitting on the throne. There is no image of water in this card, however, emotions are represented by the large scepter in his hand with the gaze directed to the right. It has the same meanings as in the Rider Waite deck and others.


The suit of cups is the most emotional suit in the Tarot. It talks about emotions, feelings and how we deal with them, with a greater focus on our relationships with other people. Brings love and happiness in abundance.

Live life with more lightness and joy, allowing yourself to open up to the new and give value to those who are by your side. Celebrate all the victories in your life with your family and loved ones. Invest in hobbies that stimulate creativity.


This element tells us about emotions, feelings, creativity, sensitivity, relationships, imagination, self-knowledge, spirituality and intuition. It is an element aimed at loving, kind, understanding, sensitive, intuitive and artistic people.

Tarot cards can be read in conjunction with the signs to further deepen the readings. In this case, the suit of hearts is joined with the signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

There are other interpretations for the King of Hearts card. Symbolizes a caring, friendly and faithful person, willing to help those in need. It’s that friendly shoulder where we can cry and trust. As well as enjoying being close to family.

It also represents diplomacy and respect. It represents someone who thinks a lot about the collective, resolves conflicts without the use of violence, knows how to express their feelings well and is in balance with male and female energies. It may indicate that some problem will be successfully resolved.

However, it shows an accomplished human being who achieved his goals, knows his own limits, does not repress what he feels, is a good listener and is always ready to comfort people. See more meanings about the card in the next topics.


Benevolence is a natural characteristic of the person represented by the King of Cups. He is a good listener and is always willing to help those in need, he thinks a lot about the collective good and is charitable.

Maturity is not linked to age. The King of Hearts demonstrates this characteristic with his level of morality and with the experiences he has already gone through.


In Tarot reading, it will show the need for emotional self-control to deal with obstacles in life. Whether the querent or someone else, solving problems on impulse is not the best idea right now.

Meditation practices, yoga, physical exercises, dancing, self-knowledge and reading are some examples to start controlling emotions.


There is a great magnetism in the person when the King of Hearts appears in the reading, a greater ease in attracting good friendships, new opportunities and in accomplishing what you want. Be receptive to love and happiness and feel these wonderful emotions in your life. That healthy relationship so desired will manifest in your life.


This card demonstrates the arrival of emotional stability in relationships and individually, but for this to happen, both need to be in harmony, treating each other with deserved respect and understanding.

Have self-love, maintain a positive posture, have more assertive communication and don’t let negative feelings be ahead of reason. To be in harmony with others, it is necessary to be in harmony with yourself.


The King of Cups in Tarot represents a consoling and kind person. The one who will welcome others, help ease their pain, listen to their problems, difficulties and will direct a path for them.

This person likes to support the dreams, projects and goals of others, it feels good to see them grow in life. He will give you tips and will always be by your side, motivating you to achieve what you want. Cherish that person.

When the King of Cups appears in a Tarot reading for love, you can be sure that good news is coming! This card indicates new relationships, a strong passion in the air, a lot of romance and affective responsibility.

Seduction games will be on the rise, take advantage of this moment. Feel confident, charming, competent and demonstrate that the person can trust you and vice versa.

Overall, this card represents a very positive phase in your love life, you will feel loved and accomplished. Want to know more about the King of Hearts in love? Continue reading this article and find out.


The King of Hearts card indicates good times for the couple. There will be a lot of delivery, affection and romance in the relationship. If the relationship is already good, it will get even better. If the relationship is colder, it will start to heat up.

If you are already meeting someone, the relationship will become more serious, with a request for a date or marriage. Have good communication with your partner or partner. In the reading where you want to know about what the other person feels for you, it shows that he has good feelings, loyalty, friendship and a lot of love for you.


If you are single, this card indicates a mature, educated, affectionate, romantic, who knows what he wants, who knows how to communicate well, loyal, friendly, sensitive and charming appearing in your life. She will charm you, treat you well, conquer you. Will want to be present in your life. Embrace the happiness that is coming. That person could even come from one of your friendships.

Remember that your time is too precious to waste it with someone who is not interested in you or who realizes that he is not treating you as well as he deserves. Combining the King of Cups card with astrology, for a more detailed reading, indicates the arrival of a Pisces, Scorpio or Cancer person. Stay tuned.

The King of Cups at work brings good news and recognition. It is a stable period at the company, with colleagues and with clients. Whether you are an employee of a company or self-employed.

The areas most likely to be successful when this card appears in a Tarot reading are: management and leadership positions, executive positions, health positions such as nurses and veterinarians, artistic work and psychology. We’ll talk more about this card in professional life below.


If this card appears in the reading for you who are employed or have your own business, it indicates the arrival of good news and prosperity. That dream or project of yours will come true. It also indicates the need to remain patient, listen more, have clear and objective communication to avoid conflicts and to have a good image of you.

There will be situations where you need to help your co-workers or get help from someone in your business. It’s a good opportunity for people to get to know you and recognize your efforts and morale. Just be careful that they don’t abuse your goodwill.


For those looking for a job, the paths are open to professional growth and new opportunities. It could indicate the emergence of a man who will help you get a new job or separate services.

It is a propitious moment to invest in studies, take professional courses, resume and progress in that project that is at a standstill. Freelance jobs and odd jobs will help you achieve what you want. Prosperity and abundance are on the way. Keep your thoughts positive and never give up at the first difficulty.

The King of Hearts is a very positive card. Combined with other cards, it brings milder meanings, of relief, problem solving, overcoming obstacles. However, depending on the card that comes out with it, it brings negative meanings and warnings. See some examples of card combinations with the King of Hearts in the following topics.


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