King of Cups Grand Etteilla card meaning
King of Cups, printed as Roi de Coupe, Homme Blond, is card 36 of 78 in the Grand Etteilla, in the Cups group. The King of Cups is the fair-haired man, good-natured and approachable; reversed, a man of influence. He asks how you combine warmth with authority.
What King of Cups is about
The King of Cups is card 36, opening the Cups suit in the Grand Etteilla. His title printed on the card is 'Homme Blond', a fair-haired man. In older fortune-telling with cards, hair colour was a shorthand for different temperaments, and the fair-haired cards in the Cups suit are linked with kindness and sociability. The keywords here are kindness, sociability and influence. It's not about anyone's actual hair. It's about a warm, generous, people-friendly energy.
In everyday life
The King of Cups invites you to bring warmth and kindness into your dealings with people. It might also point to a kind, sociable man in your life. It doesn't say anything about anyone's feelings or intentions. It's about the influence you can have just by being generous and approachable. People remember how you made them feel. There's also a lovely ease about this king. He doesn't push. People are drawn to him because he's pleasant company. If you've been trying hard to get people on side, this card suggests that kindness and good humour might do more than forceful persuasion. Being easy to be around is a strength in itself.
36. King of Cups Maybe there's a new person at work who seems a bit lost. Inviting them to lunch could make a real difference to their week.
36. King of Cups Or you're the one people come to for advice. Using that influence kindly, by listening more than lecturing, is very much this king's style.
King of Cups in the main areas of life
In love and relationships
In love, the King of Cups is L'Homme Blond: a fair-haired man, traditionally described as mild-mannered and sociable. Hair colour aside, he describes an approachable, warm man. For example, if someone like this is in your life, notice how easy conversation feels with him, and whether that ease is something you'd like more of.
At work and in study
At work, this King points to an approachable, sociable man, perhaps a friendly manager or colleague. Say you need to raise a difficult topic. Someone like him may be the easiest person to start with. He favours warmth and openness in professional relationships.
With money and resources
With money, the King of Cups favours a relaxed but sensible attitude. For example, if money talks always feel tense, try discussing finances in a friendly setting, like over coffee. Warmth makes difficult subjects easier.
King of Cups reversed: L'Homme en place
The reversed keyword printed on the card is L'Homme en place, "a man in position". Reversed, the King of Cups becomes a man in a position of influence. It asks who holds sway in the situation and how best to approach them.
Things to try today
- Be the warm, welcoming person in one situation today.
- Use your influence to help someone, like an introduction, a recommendation or a word of support.
- Notice someone kind in your life and thank them for it.
How can I be both kind and clear today?
