Episode 46: King or Knight of Cups

Published: June 20, 2018, 10 p.m.

b"Here is the Lord of the Waves and Waters!\\xa0 It's the King of Cups, as he's called in Rider Waite Smith - or the Knight of Cups, as he's called in Thoth.\\xa0 (For a broad overview of the courts be sure to check out Episode 32, the King/Knight of Wands episode.)\\xa0 Associated with the 'fiery' part of water, his is an ephemeral and brilliant nature, a reflected charisma.\\xa0 Of all the heroic leaders of the courts, his calling is the most spiritual.\\xa0 What is the nature of his mystical quest?\\xa0 What rainbows does he chase as he races over the sparkling sea? In this episode we speak about his relationship to the 7 of Swords and the 8 and 9 of Cups, as well as to the major arcana: The Star and the Moon.\\xa0 We consider the will to dream, the gifts of poetry, the call to chivalry.\\xa0 We speak of gurus and diplomats, peacocks and snakes, Charlemagne and the Suicide King, fishy feet and wavy crowns, Pegasus and Bellerophon, the Grail quest and the elixir of immortality. To learn more about the suit of Cups, the world of Briah, the fiery powers of Thoth Knights/Rider Waite Smith Kings, the sephira Chokmah, the color schemes of the cards, and so much else, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse.\\xa0You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop."