Description: A king is shown with a sceptre in his left hand and a large cup in his right. His throne rests upon a rather turbulent sea. A ship is seen at one side, and a dolphin rises at the other. A golden fish hangs from a chain around his neck.

Note that water, the symbol for the subconscious, appears in many of the Court cards.

Divinatory Meaning: This card represents a man with light brown hair and hazel eyes. He is a man of business, law or divinity. He may be a bachelor. Friendly, of creative intelligence in the arts and sciences. He feels kindly toward the subject of the reading. Kindness, liberality, generosity.

Reversed: A man of crafty, violent, artistic temperament. He could be dishonest, double-dealing. A fierce nature under a calm exterior. Can indicate considerable loss, scandal and injustice. Beware of being robbed or either virtue or money.