Tuesday, April 19, 2016

King of Cups – Three roads to compassion and understanding

Today’s card is the King of Cups from the Morgan Greer Tarot. In combination with the Five of Cups, my Card of the Week, this King is all about compassion and understanding for people in desperate and challenging situations. 

Morgan Greer Tarot Five of Cups King of Cups

He is the master of the emotional realm. He has lived through the entire suit of Cups and knows perfectly well that emotional setbacks can be so detrimental  for  your well being. This is why he is determined to guide others who are going through similar things he has experienced. And he will do so in a very gentle and caring way.
For today this King can represent someone who is really there for you when you need him the most; someone who will listen without judging. Someone who will give advice when asked for and who is able to be still and just sit with you when needed
The king of Cups can also represent  a book,  a movie, a deck of cards, or even your dog. Any  trigger which will give you guidance and insight in what you’re going through and how to move forward on your healing journey.
Last but not least the King of Cups can represent yourself; the gentle kindness for yourself when nobody else can give you this; the inner voice that urges you to take a  walk or a nap, to  paint, to journal or to just sit and be with what is, without fighting or wanting it to be something else.
Naturally when we are feeling up to it, we can be the King of Cups for somebody else.  Often when you have been dealing with some heavy stuff it is easier to relate to others who are having a hard time too. This is when we've come full circle.

6 comments:

  1. "Gentle kindness for yourself" - I think self-compassion is such a key in helping others. If we tend to use self-pity or self-indulgence as a way to feel better, that is generally what we'll tell other people to do to (which doesn't really solve the problem!). But being a friend to ourselves can help us be a friend to other people. Great post!

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    1. Thank Bev! They always say that you have to love yourself first before you can give love unconditionally to someone else.

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  2. I really like the observation that the King has lived through the entire suit of Cups. It gives me a deeper understanding of those Court Cards other than 'people' of the suit. He really can say "I have been there and understand what you are going through," and extend advice or a helping hand.

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    1. Yes this idea has help me a lot too, especially with relating to the Queen of Swords who is often seen as cold and harsh. But if you look at the suit of Swords it is understandable she might come across a bit distant :)

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  3. You are just filled with cups so far! This King of Cups works so well with your card of the week. He could be linked to so many different possibilities for the day. I hope his energy serves you well. :)

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    1. Thanks :D It is quite remarkable all these Cup cards together :)
      I must say working with a theme is giving me al lot more to explore in my daily draws

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