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.
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.
"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!
ReplyDeleteThank Bev! They always say that you have to love yourself first before you can give love unconditionally to someone else.
DeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteYes 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 :)
DeleteYou 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. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks :D It is quite remarkable all these Cup cards together :)
DeleteI must say working with a theme is giving me al lot more to explore in my daily draws