King of Grails
Upright: Emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic
Reversed: Self-compassion, inner feelings, moodiness, emotionally manipulative
King of Grails represents mastery over the realms of emotion, creativity and the unconscious. When this card turns up in a Tarot reading, you have gained control of your feelings. You don't let things get to you, and you steer clear of the drama, instead choosing an emotionally balanced and calm approach.
If you are being challenged personally, King of Grails suggests you need to remain emotionally mature when faced with negative energy from others. Be firm on your personal boundaries. This King uses his intellect to make smart decisions. Stay true to your emotions and feelings. If you sense that logic and emotion are out of balance, draw on the energy of this King to realign yourself.
King of Grails has a slightly "crazy/obsessed" look. The turbulent seas and small boat being tossed in the water symbolize his emotions as he struggles to regain control. He is wearing the Pisces or fish amulet and it dangles before the blue skull grail. This water element image suggests that ruling is hard emotionally. (Editor Note: this is a more "classic" interpretation with less reference to the Dia de los Muertos festival.)
King of Grails carries the zodiac symbol for Pisces and you can see it in both the amulet around his neck and above the king's head. The fish symbolizes spirit and creativity and represents the balance of the unconscious with the conscious.
Zodiac: Pisces
Element: Water
Color: Blue