So yesterday I finally decided to tackle this King of Cups thing everyone keeps talking about. Gotta be honest, I stared at that card on my table forever before I actually picked it up. Felt kinda silly sitting there with a cup in my hand, trying to look like a calm, wise king while my dog stared at me like I’d lost my mind. Guess that’s step one though, right? Gotta start somewhere.

I knew the card usually shows a super chill guy holding a cup on a boat. Looks peaceful, but man, that water underneath? Could get rough. So I grabbed my own coffee mug – decent replacement cup – and just… sat with it. Didn’t try to force any deep thoughts. Just held the mug, felt its weight, felt the warmth. Honestly? It felt… steady. Comfortable. Not super exciting, just solid and kind. That was kinda eye-opening. Like, this King isn’t about big fireworks feelings; it’s about being that dependable warmth.

Later that afternoon, my neighbor’s kid dropped her ice cream cone on the sidewalk. Total meltdown, tears everywhere. I watched her dad handle it. He didn’t freak out, didn’t yell. Just knelt down, talked softly, helped her clean up. Bam! Instant King of Cups moment right there! He wasn’t ignoring the tears or the mess, he was calm while dealing with it. That’s when it really clicked for me. This card is about:

• Quiet strength instead of shouting.
• Support, not solving everything instantly.
• Feeling deeply, but keeping your cool.

Yesterday was a good day. Didn’t crack some big mystical code, but I felt it in small ways. Holding the mug, seeing the dad… it stopped being just a picture on a card. Started feeling real. Like that reliable cup you reach for every morning. Simple. Warm. Strong. Feels easier now to spot those King of Cups vibes out in the world.