The personality of The King of Cups is a combination of positive water energy of the Cups suit and the active, outward focus of a King. He is wise ad understanding, with a deep knowledge of the world that comes from the heart. He is a teacher and shows the way with which he guides his students with loving attention. He cares about others sincerely and always responds to their needs with compassion. He heals with a gentle touch and quiet word. He is calm and relaxed in all situations, seeming to know intuitively what is called for at any moment. Others turn to him for advice because they know he will listen attentively.

The King of Cups has a peacefulness around him that others respond to. He i tolerant of all points of view and shows patience in the most trying circumstances. He gives others freedom to grow and develop in their own ways without asking anything in return. The King of Cups always gives good advice and has a deep grasp of human nature. He teaches through loving attention and knows what others need for growth. Such a person sees right to the heart of the matter and understands many levels of experience. The King of Cups always maintains his composure and has a quieting influence on others. He is emotionally stable and secure. Such a person keeps his head in a crisis and never seems nervous or tense.

In readings, The King of Cups asks you to take the kinds of actions he might take. For example, responding calmly in a crisis, using diplomacy rather than force, reaching out to help or accepting a different point of view. This King can also represent a man who acts as he does or an atmosphere of caring, tolerance and understanding. In a reading, he tells you that his special energy has meaning for you at this time. Let yourself be inspired by this King in whatever form he appears in your life.

The King of Cups can balance the needs of many people and keeps everyone working together happily. The King of Cups can diffuse a tense situation. Such a person achieves his goals through subtle influence and says just the right word at the right time. The King of Cups responds to emotional needs and is a natural healer and therapist. He takes action to help those in need and feels compassion for the less fortunate. Such a person is also usually involved in volunteer and charity work. The King of Cups has open and broad minded views. He accepts the limitations of others ad is comfortable with all types of people. Such a person allows others their freedom and is patient in trying circumstances.

The following can be very closely related to The King of Cups :

• Wise
• Calm
• Diplomatic
• Caring
• Tolerant