While the Queen stood eyes closed and barefoot, the King sits on his throne, open-eyed and engaged with his surroundings.
At his feet is a tiny crab, which reminds us of his associations with the astrological sign of Cancer.
Behind his throne lies an enormous wolfhound. The wolfhound, as a breed, are not great watch-dogs or protectors of property, but they ARE very loyal and chary of strangers. These traits could equally apply to the King himself - he's not particularly materialistic, preferring instead to see the value of relationships rather than sparkly baubles or gewgaws. A person with predominant King of Cups traits would rather focus on a sincere one to one conversation than be the glitterball at centre of attention.
His harp reminds us that he has a strong creative element too (the element associated with the rank of King is Fire) one that can sometimes be extinguished by his watery Cups instinct to put others needs before his own.
As a person, we have someone who is in touch with his emotional nature, but is not governed by it. He is compassionate - but not to the extent that he is caught up in the drama. See how his feet are clear of the water?
What action can you take that shows your appreciation for the relationships in your life?
