To break it down further, you can think about the energy of the cup suit, as well as the energy the King brings to each suit. As astrologist and tarot expert Bess Matassa previously explained to mbg, the suit of cups is connected to water, which is associated with emotions, feelings, and intuition. “For me, it’s about those internal waters—the internal, emotional experience,” she notes. And, she adds, the court cards in each suit (King, Queen, Knight, and Page) can be interpreted as people and personalities, but they can also represent “parts of ourselves that we’re being asked to reclaim.” Overall, the King of Cups is all about maturity, emotional and subconscious mastery, and remaining steadfast in the face of difficulty. Matassa previously explained that while reversals don’t necessarily “reverse” the meaning of a card literally, “It may be that you’re being called to work actively with that card to turn it right side up, and can signal resistance to the energies of the card.” And money-wise, she adds, “He’s a positive sign of your finances being in check.” And in terms of money, she notes you could be making some purchases from a place of emotion rather than logic. This card, then, “is a sign to check back in with your spending and make more thought-out purchases,” Magdaleno explains. “Approach challenges ahead from a calm, cool, and collected place,” Magdaleno says, adding, “Something is coming that may throw you for an emotional loop—so do your best not to allow emotions to run away with you.” According to Magdaleno, in this case you don’t allow your stubborn nature to take over when things become difficult. “Do your best to remain flexible, understanding, and diplomatic,” she notes.
