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Tarot — Poster :: King of Cups

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The card of emotional balance, mastered self-control, deep compassion.

The King of Cups is a card of emotional balance, mastered self-control, deep compassion. This version depicts an elderly, serene king seated on his throne, holding a large golden cup with a thin trail of smoke rising from it — ships in the distance a reminder that even the vastest waters can be crossed with calm.

Core symbolism: the throne facing the sea — total stability, grounded control over the turbulent waves of emotion. The cup held upright — holding and managing feelings steadily, without spilling over or suppressing them. The shells on his robe — a rich connection to the unconscious mind, creativity, deep intuition. The ships on the horizon — the sudden stirrings of the unconscious, and the ability to navigate the material world with grace. The burning incense — 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 golden cup held with assurance — emotions mastered, never avoided
The shells embroidered on his robe — wisdom born from the depths
The peaceful ships on the horizon — 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 poster, thick matte paper
Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mil) — weight: 189 g/m²
Opacity: 94% — ISO brightness: 104%
Paper sourced from Japan