King of Cups

I bring peace and harmony

The King of Cups travels through his kingdom, appreciating a watery realm which brings such life and sustenance. Waters transformative properties are utterly unique, its ability to freeze, melt, evaporate, heat, sublimate, and combine with so many elements make it the ultimate Shape-shifter. The king is the master of this element. He can control and discipline his emotional viscosity, a man totally at ease with life.

He is portrayed here as an old Rastafarian Shaman smoking his pipe, always in good spirits. He has great command of the animistic realm, believing in the supernatural power which organizes and animates the material universe. Hovering over the ocean on his car craft throne, a unique creation, the decrepit burnt out car has been up-cycled into something extraordinary, reflecting his capacity to redefine and reconstitute discarded and dangerous elements into something of value. Over time, he has developed immense emotional intelligence and can access and bridge the conscious and subconscious realms.

He is fully aware of his connection to the Divine Source. Listening calmly to its guidance he brings a great, timeless perspective to unfolding events. He is a diplomat; a wise counselor to his people, enabling his kingdom to live in peace and harmony. This same gentle, compassionate and tolerant nature is directed towards his family and his presence as a father is abundantly amiable, creative and attentive without being unboundaried.

Like the gift that jeeps on giving, in his presence, anybody and anything can take on value. This is symbolized by the beam of light emanating from his power center which turns the liquid in the cup, to gold. Wise and experienced, chilled, laid back, humorous, free spirited and creative. He is a jovial Neptune-like figure who has made his home in the worlds of land and sea. As an arts connoisseur, he appreciates the power of the arts in all their forms to convey individual and collective life stories, both as a cause for celebration and as a cathartic release and purification. He will venture into unfriendly, dark and unpleasant places to infuse them with good humor, embodying the ideal of polishing one’s mind and body to foster a spirit of harmony. An aikido master, indeed.

The King of Cups suggests a clam, creative and wise influence is at hand. There is great inner strength to be accessed which brings with it a natural ease, grace and joy. The unseen is seen, accepted and beautifully expressed. Fear is dissolved in the elixir or harmony.