king of cups angelic tarot card meanings

King of Cups Angelic Tarot Card Meanings

King of Cups Angelic Tarot Card Meanings

The Piscean King of Cups symbolises the compassionate counsellor archetype, whether male or female. It is often this person we turn to for a shoulder to cry on. He understands how difficult and messy life can be and he has an open border policy when it comes to looking after life’s victims and refugees. He is tolerant and non-judgmental in the extreme.

However, he sometimes fails to look after himself. And while he is excellent at helping others navigate the stormy seas of life, he occasionally defaults to comforting himself with various calming and consciousness-altering substances.

When he’s on his game, he’s the Master Manifestor. He knows how to vibe right to manifest pretty much anything. The problem is that he is often not very interested in manifesting things on the material plane. What he cares more about is manifesting works of art, music or prayers that touch the hearts of people.

The wave generator

So manifestation comes easily to this Watery King when he is not pulled under by emotion and when he remembers to look after his own mental health first. Unfortunately, when he suffers from compassion fatigue, he also manifests with ease because of the strong resonance and entrainment capability of his negative emotions. This can be terrifying to be around–Think storms on open water and waves that reach the height of skyscrapers.

He must learn to see himself as King Neptune, the wave generator, and mind his emotions on behalf of others as well as himself.

He has a deep understanding of the fact that we all belong to each other and none of life’s more painful lessons is wasted if they can be turned into learning about how to help others.

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”
~ John Holmes

King of Cups Angelic Tarot Card Meanings
King of Cups RWS Tarot

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
~ Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Shadow

A tendency toward addiction could become the downfall of a King of Cups personality type, especially if they do not honour their own sensitivity but seek to numb or alter it with drugs and alcohol.

Affirmation: “I open my heart to understanding and ameliorating the suffering of others.”

King of Cups Prayer

Dear Mother-Father God, thank you for all the life lessons that lead to mastery of emotions and ever-greater levels of compassion for Self and others. Help me to actively express this compassion today. Amen and so it is!

Correspondences

Zodiac Sign: Pisces – For timing purposes, the first two decans of Pisces and the third decan (10 days) of Aquarius

Element: Fire of Water

Archangel: Gabriel, ruler of the Element of Water

Gemstones: Amethyst, citrine and turquoise

Essential oil: Ylang-ylang

The King of Cups in Love and Relationships

Sensitive and caring, this man is often working as a caretaker in some capacity. He could be a counsellor or a nurse, a psychiatrist, a Tarot reader or a massage therapist. One thing is for certain, he is definitely in touch with his feminine side!

Intimacy is everything to this guy. He enjoys discussions about feelings the way an ordinary bloke enjoys a game of football and loves anything mysterious. And before you ask – Yes, he’s a rare find!

Why? Because emotional maturity and genuine care about others come at a cost… especially for a man! How will a boy who is told that he is being a girl when he cries grow up with his feminine side integrated without shame or guilt?

Unfortunately, traits that are perceived as feminine in boys are still ridiculed by society and that is often the reason why there are so few men who feel comfortable owning their emotions.

Pros

He strives for authenticity in all that he does as well as in all his relationships.

He truly enjoys non-sexual intimacy.

Looking after you and meeting your needs comes naturally to him.

He is empathic and will care about everyone that matters to you as well as you.

Love-making is almost always a spiritual experience with this man.

He’s not afraid to be ‘different.’

Cons

Could put your parents off by virtue of being ‘too unconventional.’

Can be centred on the needs of those in his immediate circle of friends and family to the detriment of the rest of humanity.

Is prone to depression and personality disorders because of his extreme sensitivity. Moody AF, in other words.

Can struggle with practical matters like paying bills on time or holding down a job.

Possibly passive-aggressive and/or manipulative.

Can find it difficult to say ‘No’ and could fall victim to female psychic vampires.

A note on gender

For the sake of relationship Tarot readings, it is usually easier to read the Kings as men and the Queens as women. However, any of the Court Cards can represent both a male and a female person. And, as you can see below, the Court Cards sometimes do not even represent a person at all.

Situation, Challenge, Opportunity and Action Advice

Situation: Emotional sensitivity is in focus but can have gone overboard with addictive behaviour as the central issue (surrounding cards will tell you which it is)

Challenge: Maintain sound boundaries while not losing any empathy, be temperate, and don’t sacrifice yourself

Opportunity: Great relief that comes from being with kindred spirits, finally feeling understood

Action Advice: Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes

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King of Cups Angelic Tarot Card Meanings

The Tarot Kings express mastery in their respective suits. The King of Cups (Fire of Water) has mastered his emotions to the point where he is able to actively able to engage meaningfully with people who are suffering and ease their burden. He has a deep understanding of the fact that we all belong to each other and none of life’s more painful lessons is wasted if they can be turned into learning about how to help others.

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”
~ John Holmes

Holistic Tarot card meanings and correspondences for the King of Cups
King of Cups from the Frideborg Tarot

The Empathic Artist King

The King of Cups is gifted with empathy, intuition and imagination and the ability to express his emotions through the Arts. He is the most nurturing of all the Tarot Kings. As always, this card could point to either gender.

In general, when it comes to the Tarot Kings and Queens, we are talking about people who are middle-aged or older but people do not always mature in a linear fashion, so a younger person could also express these qualities. When they do, it is often indicative of having overcome quite severe childhood abuse or trauma.

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
~ Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Shadow

A tendency toward addiction could become the downfall of a King of Cups personality type, especially if they do not honour their own sensitivity but seeks to numb or alter it with drugs and alcohol.

Affirmation: “I open my heart to understanding and ameliorating the suffering of others.”

King of Cups Prayer

King of Cups Tarot Prayer

Dear Mother-Father God, thank you for all the life lessons that lead to mastery of emotions and ever-greater levels of compassion for Self and others. Help me to actively express this compassion today. Amen and so it is!

Correspondences

Zodiac Sign: Pisces (first two decans) and Aquarius(final decan)

Element: Fire of Water

Archangel: Michael, ruler of the Element of Fire and Gabriel, ruler of the Element of Water

Gemstones: Amethyst, citrine and turquoise

Essential oil: Ylang-ylang

The King of Cups in Love and Relationships

Sensitive and caring, this man is often working as a caretaker in some capacity. He could be a counsellor or a male nurse, a psychiatrist, a Tarot reader or a massage therapist. One thing is for certain, he is definitely in touch with his feminine side!

Intimacy is everything to this guy. He enjoys discussions about feelings the way an ordinary bloke enjoys a game of football and loves anything mysterious. And before you ask – Yes, he’s a rare find!

Why? Because emotional maturity and genuine care about others come at a cost… especially for a man! How will a boy who is told that he is being a girl when he cries grow up with his feminine side integrated without shame or guilt?

Unfortunately, traits that are perceived as feminine in boys are still ridiculed by society and that is the real reason why there are so few men who feel comfortable owning their emotions.

Pros

He strives for authenticity in all that he does as well as in all his relationships.

He truly enjoys non-sexual intimacy.

Looking after you and meeting your needs comes naturally to him.

He is empathic and will care about everyone that matters to you as well as you.

Love-making is almost always a spiritual experience with this man.

He’s not afraid to be ‘different.’

Cons

Could put your parents off by virtue of being ‘too unconventional.’

Can be centred on the needs of those in his immediate circle of friends and family to the detriment of the rest of humanity.

Is prone to depression and personality disorders because of his extreme sensitivity.

Can struggle with practical matters… like paying bills on time.

Possibly passive-aggressive and/or manipulative.

Can find it difficult to say ‘No’ and could fall victim to female psychic vampires.

Type of date he prefers

Cosmic. Any environment which allows for a meeting of souls is fine with him. There will be lots of eye contact and soul gazing. Star gazing might add to the ambience. He may declare that you two are soul mates on the first date. It’s not just a line with this guy – being highly intuitive, he may have picked up on a past life connection!

Time from your first date until you introduce him to your parents

He’ll want to meet them as soon as possible if he senses that they are an important part of your life. I told you he was unusual!

Wedding style

Emphasis will be on the vows. Expect tears when he watches you walk down the aisle. Know them by heart so that you can gaze into the eyes of your beloved as he gives himself to you unconditionally. It’s a thing of beauty.

Type of dad he would make

Being highly empathic, he’ll make an excellent dad or stepdad. Your kids may feel more comfortable confiding in him than in you!

His best match

The Queen of Cups as a) she already swims in the same ocean of unconditional love and boundless imagination, and b) is equally turned on by lingering eye contact and soul gazing. However, for practical reasons, he should probably pair up with the Queen of Pentacles.

His worst match

The Queen of Swords who a) is likely to ridicule him for being ‘overly sensitive’ and b) likes her intellectual conversations to be free from emotional and spiritual ‘fluff.’

Situation, Challenge, Opportunity and Action Advice

Situation: Emotional sensitivity is in focus but can have gone overboard with addictive behaviour as the central issue (surrounding cards will tell you which it is)

Challenge: Maintain sound boundaries while not losing any empathy, be temperate, and don’t sacrifice yourself

Opportunity: Great relief that comes from being with kindred spirits, finally feeling understood

Action Advice: Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes

The Marseille Tarot image in this post is from the CBD Tarot by Yoav Ben-Dov.

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