LoversKeywords
Upright Keywords
Reversed Keywords
love, unions, partnerships, relationships, choices, romance, balance, unity
disharmony, imbalance, conflict, detachment, bad choices, indecision
The LoversTarot Card Description
In the Lovers card, the man and the woman in the image are beingprotected and blessed by an angel above. The couple seems secure and happyin their home, which appears to be the Garden of Eden. The fruit tree withthe snake behind the woman is a reference to that story, which tells ofhumanity's fall into temptation and into the realm of flesh andsensuality. The angel depicted here is Raphael, the angel of air - who isof the same element of the zodiac sign that governs this card: Gemini. Airis associated with mental activity, and communication in particular, which isthe foundation for healthy relationships. His blessing seems to give thiscard a sense of balance and harmony, the symbolization of union in a grand andcosmic sense between two opposing forces.
The primary meaning within theLovers is harmony, attractiveness, and perfection in a relationship. The trustand the unity that the lovers have gives each of them confidence and strength,empowering the other. The bond that they have created is very strong, and itcan indicate that the two are joined in marriage, and other close andintimate relationships.
The trust and the unity that the lovers have giveseach of them confidence and strength, empowering the other.
Another meaning behind the loverscard is the concept of choice - a choice between things that are opposing andmutually exclusive. This could be a dilemma that you need to think aboutcarefully and make the best decision for your situation.
A more personal Lovers meaning that can apply to individuals is thedevelopment of your own personal belief systems, regardless of what arethe societal norms. We see this as a development from the Hierophant, who madedecrees and passed on his knowledge through a standardized system. This isone of the times when you figure out what you are going to stand for, and whatyour philosophy in life will truly be. You must start making up your mindabout what you find important and unimportant in your life. You should be astrue to yourself as you can be, so you will be genuine and authentic to thepeople who are around you.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
balanced, loving, supportive relationship, choices about love
business partnership, romance at work, choices about career
mutually exclusive financial choices
When it comes to love andrelationships, the Lovers card can be a welcome sight to any seeker. The Loverstarot card signals a wonderful cohesiveness and balance of forces, indicatingcomplimentary energies. This card represents a pair that works well together.On the other hand, because this card also symbolizes choice, and the choice ofcommitment, it also raises questions of how committed you are to love. This doesn’thave to refer exclusively to another person, but can also indicate a choicebetween love or work, love or family, love or friendship, or even sometimeslove and your entire lifestyle. The idea here is that there may be a sacrificethat you must make in order to have this love. In some ways, all commitment isa sacrifice, but one made for the right person can help you grow as anindividual. The choices and sacrifices that need to be made can apply to bothyou, a potential or existing partner.
Sometimes, the Lovers can signala business partnership, or a relationship with a colleague that is harmoniousand beneficial to both parties. The Lovers card, contrary to popular belief,can also symbolize partnerships of a platonic kind, though at times, this canalso signal a romantic relationship that can blossom. If this does happen, makesure you understand the kinds of risk that you open yourself up to, and make adecision both with your head as well as your heart. The Lovers tarot card canalso suggest that there are big decisions that you need to make when it comesto your future career. You may be at a crossroads, or shifting from one path toanother, or you may need to make choices between your work and other aspects ofyour life.
When it comes to finances, theLovers card can suggest that big financial decisions need to be made. You mayhave to choose between having one big expense versus another; the importantthing to remember is that it seems like you can’t have both. One path closesthe door to another path, and your choices may have larger impacts in thefuture.
The Lovers reversed canpoint to both inner and outer conflicts that you are dealing with. Thedisharmony can make daily life difficult and could be putting pressure on yourrelationships. You should take time to think about what you are punishing yourselffor, so you can fix them or let them go. At this time, you should also thinkabout your personal values and belief system to make sure that they are alignedwith what you want from your life.
A break in communication could beanother possible interpretation. The foundation for your relationships may becut off, creating an imbalance between you and your partner or loved ones. Theunity normally present within the card has become lopsided.
The Lovers reversed can alsoindicate that you have been avoiding responsibility for your actions. Youcould have made a decision that was based on your desire for immediategratification but are now blaming others for the consequences that arecatching up to you. So, you need to make amends or let go of the past and makebetter decisions in the future.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
cold, detached partner, too many suitors, imbalance in relationship
conflicts between colleagues, romance at work leading to trouble
impulsive financial choices, not responsible about finances
The reversed Lovers in arelationship or romance tarot reading can suggest there is a coldness withinyour relationship. What was in balance is no longer working. Some issue likelystands in the way of your relationship, and must be resolved to once again forma closer bond.
Sometimes, a fear of commitmentmay also be indicated. This may be a time when you have many suitors, or yourdating life may be very active. While this may be fun at first, you may befeeling that there are too many choices, or too many possibilities that youhave to give up in order to develop a partnership. This will likely requiresome introspection on your part; make sure you are honest with yourself aboutyour fears as well as your desires.
You may have conflicts betweenyour colleagues, or a business partner when the Lovers card is reversed. Youmay need to have long discussions in order to agree to a decision that everyonecan accept. Or there may be one person that is doing all the work, or has tocarry their teammate who has lost all motivation. Both colleagues may bedragged down because of one person’s inability to put in their fair share ofwork. At times, this card does indicate a romantic relationship started at yourworkplace, but reversed, this can spell trouble for you. There are likely to beconsequences that you did not foresee should you continue down this path.
Your financial choices may berather impulsive right now, meaning your long term financial security can bethreatened. Are you making responsible choices, or are you looking forimmediate gratification? Make sure that you understand what you’re truly ableto afford when it comes to your finances.
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