King of Cups
Upright Meaning
Fair man, man of business, law, or divinity; responsible, disposed to oblige the Querent; also equity, art and science, including those who profess science, law and art; creative intelligence.
Reversed Meaning
Dishonest, double-dealing man; roguery, exaction, injustice, vice, scandal, pillage, considerable loss.
Description
He holds a short sceptre in his left hand and a great cup in his right; his throne is set upon the sea; on one side a ship is riding and on the other a dolphin is leaping. The implicit is that the Sign of the Cup naturally refers to water, which appears in all the court cards.
In Yes or No Reading
The King of Cups is a card of calm and presence. If you're looking for simple Yes or No guidance and receive the King of Cups, the answer is YES. Remember your own position in the situation and practice humility.