Minor ArcanaCups#14
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King of Cups
This card represents an older man with a gentle, sensitive presence, likely born between February 9th and March 10th, who is known for his fairness and tolerance
Light
- Keeping a stiff upper lip
- Being brave and clear in the face of adverse circumstances
- Sharing experience as a way of comforting others
- Making fair and empathetic decisions
- Honoring the spirit, not just the letter, of the law
Shadow
- Allowing yourself to become rigid and unemotional
- Making unfair decisions based on a hidden agenda
- Making decisions without regard for their emotional impact on others
- Abusing spiritual authority
- Using emotional or spiritual leverage to exercise unhealthy control over others
Mystical Correspondences
Element
Fire of Water.
Affirmation
"I strive to be stable and fair-minded."
Questions to Ask
- 1.What wise person could be consulted for good advice?
- 2.How can I make sure I'm being as objective and fair as possible?
- 3.To what extent am I capable of keeping a "stiff upper lip?"
