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Minor Arcana

# King of Cups

Samata (समता)

Equanimity

King of Cups. Master of emotional waters—you feel deeply yet remain centered. He sits on the throne above turbulent seas, disturbed by nothing. This is the integration of feeling into mature consciousness: compassion without being swept away. Emotional center that has achieved equanimity through long work. Practice presence: witness the waves without becoming them.

## Keywords

Emotional balance

Diplomacy

Higher Emotional Mastery

Calm

Emotional Sovereignty

Emotional Impartiality

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