Framed Poster — Tarot :: King of Cups
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The card of emotional balance, mastered self-control, deep compassion.
The King of Cups is a tarot card of emotional balance, master self-control, and deep compassion. In the classic Rider-Waite-Smith imagery, a serene king sits on a stone throne perched upon turbulent sea waters, holding an upright cup and a scepter while wearing a fish amulet, symbolizing calm wisdom amidst chaos.
Core symbolism: the throne on the water — total stability, grounded control over the turbulent waves of emotion. The upright cup — holding and managing feelings steadily, without spilling over or suppressing them. The fish amulet — a rich connection to the unconscious mind, creativity, deep intuition. The leaping fish and ship — the sudden stirrings of the unconscious, and the ability to navigate the material world with grace. The golden scepter — authority, conscious will, rational leadership backed by empathy.
Upright: general meaning — emotional maturity, diplomacy, calm counseling, tolerance. Love and relationships — a caring, nurturing partner who listens well and offers deep, stable devotion. Career and finances — managing high-stress situations or workplace drama with a cool head and fair mediation.
Reversed: emotional immaturity — moodiness, volatility, or acting out like a whiny, manipulative jerk. Suppression or coldness — shutting down feelings entirely, emotional unavailability, or acting as an "emotional vampire." Addiction — escaping intense or overwhelming feelings through unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Symbols to know:
The upright cup — emotions mastered, never avoided
The fish amulet — wisdom born from the depths
The throne on turbulent waters — the ability to cross the vastest waters without losing one's calm
A poster for anyone leading with heart, without ever losing their composure.
The details:
Museum-quality framed poster, printed on thick matte paper
Matte black Ayous wood frame, 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick, from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mil) — weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight, with Acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included
Make a statement in any room.
The King of Cups is a tarot card of emotional balance, master self-control, and deep compassion. In the classic Rider-Waite-Smith imagery, a serene king sits on a stone throne perched upon turbulent sea waters, holding an upright cup and a scepter while wearing a fish amulet, symbolizing calm wisdom amidst chaos.
Core symbolism: the throne on the water — total stability, grounded control over the turbulent waves of emotion. The upright cup — holding and managing feelings steadily, without spilling over or suppressing them. The fish amulet — a rich connection to the unconscious mind, creativity, deep intuition. The leaping fish and ship — the sudden stirrings of the unconscious, and the ability to navigate the material world with grace. The golden scepter — authority, conscious will, rational leadership backed by empathy.
Upright: general meaning — emotional maturity, diplomacy, calm counseling, tolerance. Love and relationships — a caring, nurturing partner who listens well and offers deep, stable devotion. Career and finances — managing high-stress situations or workplace drama with a cool head and fair mediation.
Reversed: emotional immaturity — moodiness, volatility, or acting out like a whiny, manipulative jerk. Suppression or coldness — shutting down feelings entirely, emotional unavailability, or acting as an "emotional vampire." Addiction — escaping intense or overwhelming feelings through unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Symbols to know:
The upright cup — emotions mastered, never avoided
The fish amulet — wisdom born from the depths
The throne on turbulent waters — the ability to cross the vastest waters without losing one's calm
A poster for anyone leading with heart, without ever losing their composure.
The details:
Museum-quality framed poster, printed on thick matte paper
Matte black Ayous wood frame, 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick, from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mil) — weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight, with Acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included
Make a statement in any room.