If he has turned up in your reading it means his energies have special meaning for you at this time.

Now explore the personality of the King of Cups below. Give somebody some good advice, Be Kind and helpful to those around you, Provide a shoulder to cry on and a sympathetic ear, Listen to what is being said, Volunteer for some charity work, Help in a child’s upbringing, Provide a child with a warm and emotionally secure environment, Show some compassion for those who are upset, Seek advice from a family friend or professional, Try to look to the heart of the matter, See everyone’s point of view, Trust in human nature, Keep your cool when others are losing theirs, Be patient in trying circumstances, Try to keep everyone calm, A calm approach is necessary, Remain composed no matter what, Be more relaxed in yourself, Do something romantic, Be Gallant, Show your partner how much you care, Your partner is loving and wise, It is wise not to expose your true feelings in this situation, Be secretive, Keep a Secret, Someone may be involved in secret financial dealings, You are a natural healer, Develop your psychic/spiritual side, trust your gut instinct on this one, Follow a hunch, Mature Male Water, Deep Wisdom, Calm, Caring, Friendly, Loving, Considerate, Sensitive, Sympathetic, Supportive, Kind, Compassionate, Protective, Tolerant, Diplomatic, Fair, Un-biased, Non-judgemental, Harmony, Peace-Keeper, Intuitive, Deep Emotion, Disciplined Emotions, Reserved, Balanced, Affectionate, Attentive, Romantic, Lover, Chivalrous, Gallant, Adoring, Devoted, Doting, Courteous, Honest, Integrity, Loyal, Faithful, Psychic, Intuitive, Gut Instincts, Hunches, Spiritual, Religious, Meditative, Secretive, Secret Dealings, Confidences, Imaginative, Nostalgic, Creative, Artistic, Musical, Poet, Mediator, Diplomat, Consultant, Counsellor, Psychologist, Doctor, Priest, Spiritual Teacher, Guru, Sage, Lady’s Man, Charmer, Host, Entertainer, Family Friend, Grandpa, The Sea, Sailing Messages Rumour was wrong, but airdropping the cards over Vietnamese villages apparently helped the US soldiers' morale.Ī few common English phrases taken from the table: on the cards, play your cards right, steal a march (euchre), not my strong suit, streets ahead (cribbage), ace up your sleeve, beats me, call your bluff, high roller, pass the buck, up the ante, when the chips are down, left in the lurch, raw deal, follow suit, come up trumps.The King of Cups The King of Cups – The Pleaser Rumour had it that the Vietcong held the card in mortal dread, believing it to be the symbol of death. Winston Churchill insisted that playing card manufacture be maintained at any cost, as they were the soldiers' principal form of entertainment in the trenches.ĭuring the Vietnam war, the US Playing Card Company manufactured crates of aces of spades to ship out to troops. Gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok, who was shot dead at the poker table in 1876, is not the only famous person to have died while playing - comedian Buster Keaton and singer Al Jolson also pegged it at the card table.Ĭards were freely available in Britain from the 15th century onwards - until April 1940, when the Nazi invasion of Norway interrupted our supply of cardboard. For it was while playing his beloved patience that Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleev had his brainwave about the organisation of the elements - and thus was born the periodic table. In 1828 it was decided instead that the Stamp Office would print an official ace of spades with the royal coat of arms to signal that the tax had been paid.Ĭhemistry lessons would be a lot harder if it weren't for cards.

The first systematic duty was imposed on cards in 1711, and in order to indicate that the fee had been paid, a tax stamp was placed on the top card, which was usually the ace of spades. A similar mistake caused his axe to become a sword.Įver wondered why the ace of spades' spade is larger and more ornate than the others? It's a tax thing. He originally had one, but it was lost in the reproduction of the original design. The king of hearts is the only without a moustache - but not because of superior personal hygiene.

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