Upright Keywords
unity, partnership, attraction, connection, close bonds, joining forces, mutual respect
Reversed Keywords
separation, rejection, division, imbalance, tension, bad communication, withdrawal
This cardshows an image of a man and a woman that are exchanging their cups in aceremony. There is the symbol of Hermes’ caduceus in between which is oftenrelated to negotiation, trade, cosmic energy, protection, proper conduct,and duality. The Two of Cups refers to something quite positive, for it is oneof the most auspicious cards in the tarot for relationships, whether romantic,business or otherwise. It suggests a new partnership is in the works, and itwill be created with balance, respect, and honor. Above the caduceus is achimera, which symbolizes fire and passion also governs this partnership.
To see the Twoof Cups is an indication of a partnership that is built on the union offorces, a strong connection and a balanced and equal partnership. Theexchange of cups suggest that each party's emotions are intertwined with theother's, and each participant's feelings have profound affects on the other. Astrong pair is indicated here, the joy of two becoming one.
A strong pair is indicatedhere, the joy of two becoming one.
When it comesto work, you may notice that the people around you will start to appreciate youmore. There is a mutual respect here, meaning you will also be more comfortablein your workplace. If you are looking for new job opportunities, this card maybe a good sign. In terms of love, the card represents commitment, a balancedrelationship, and love. But this does not simply mean that you will no longerneed to nurture your love to make it last. The card only signifies that truelove and affection is present.
In your finances, the Two of Cups is associated with fairness and balance. Thismeans that you are currently financially capable and you have the right amountof money to deal with your obligations. In relation with your health, peoplewho are currently facing some health issues need to look for a practitionerthat they will be comfortable working with and whom they can trust. Inspirituality, it is a call for you to be more endearing and loving towards theothers. You are receiving positive energy from the universe, and you need toshare that energy.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
starting a relationship, mutually beneficial relationship, working together as a team
good relationships with colleagues, helpful business partnership
balanced finances, financial security, not financially stressed
Attraction andcoming together is signaled by the 2 of Cups tarot love meaning. This cardencourages the beginnings of partnerships of any kind, and the harmony thatarises when two people come together to work in unity. This card also suggest arelationship that is mutually beneficial, one where the partners encourage oneanother to do their very best. If you’re already in a relationship, you mayfind that this time brings better communication, balance and amicability. Youmay be able to better cooperate at this time. Try and be aware of your partnersand your own talents; give each other trust to do things that are yourstrengths. The 2 of Cups is all about partnerships that build up eachindividual person, while being together.
The upright 2of Cups is strongly associated with positive relationships, meaning that whenit comes to your career, you may find that your relationships with yourcolleagues or business partners can be particularly strong right now. You mayfind support and harmony in the people around you. It should be especiallycomforting to those who were debating starting a business partnership. The cardsignifies that this new partnership will be fruitful and that you will workwell together. Oftentimes, the two of cups is associated with romanticrelationships, but this is very rarely applicable to the career setting, but ifyou have recently been interested in someone you met through work, it can alsosignal happiness in that relationship as well. Just be aware of the risks whenit comes to mixing pleasure and work.
The two ofcups can suggest stable financial situations; this doesn’t quite signal wealth,but it indicates financial security for a period of time. It would be unwise totreat this card as a sign of boundless fortune, since pointedly, this card israther instead about reliability. As the twos always signal balance, it islikely that you’ll be having enough funds coming in to cover what you spend. Itis however still advised to be wise with your money so that this period ofstability will last. If you spend outside of your means or are otherwisereckless, there is no reason to believe those behaviors would go unpunished.Instead of spending, take a moment to remind yourself that you are not underfinancial stress right now, that is its own reward.
When reversed,the Two of Cups can mean that the balance that was once there is broken. Thisbalance was an integral part of keeping the individuals together, but to breakit is to create disconnection and discord. The negative energy of twoforces is present, and instead of them joining or attracting, they seem torepel each other.
You may befinding that certain small details that were not problems before are cominginto play, signaling that one party may have resentments. A line ofcommunication that allowed you and the other party to openly talk aboutdisagreements has been cut off, only worsening the cycle of resentment andimbalance.
Be the firstto open up, and you may find the problem much easier to repair than youthought it would be.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
relationship imbalance, codependency, uneven power dynamics
bad business partnerships, tension and conflict with colleagues
spending more than you are earning, going over budget
Somethingisn’t quite right when the reversed 2 of Cups card shows up in a love tarotreading. Either the two of you are becoming too co-dependent on each other,unable to develop each person’s unique talents, or the balance between twopartners can be upset with uneven power dynamics. If you’re in a relationship,always make sure to nurture your own and your partner’s individuality; the twoof you are different people, with different interests and needs. Being who youare, on your own, will bring more to the relationship than if you wereidentical to your partner. Sometimes, this card can also point to the pursuitof love at the expense of all else.
While theupright two of cups is indicative of strong, positive relationships, theopposite is true of the reversed two of cups. If you are in a businesspartnership, you may be dealing with diverging interests, conflicts or a lackof respect. If you do not yet have a partnership but were looking to form one,this is a warning to be cautious.The other person may not value you or shareyour goals. If you are not in or trying to start a business partnership, it islikely that those with whom you work can be otherwise combative right now. Youmight find insubordination if you are a leader, or general tension and coldnessfrom your colleagues.
The reversedtwo of cups is not a spectacular card for finances. Instead, it indicates thatyou might not have the balance you thought you did there. Try to track spendingmore to determine if there is an issue. While the card isn’t quite positive, itis not a terrible card either. It is easy enough to compare how much you areearning with how much you are spending. It might be that you will have to takea closer look at the numbers and make some adjustments accordingly. Now is agood time to check how you are holding to your budget and if anything is goingunaccounted for in your spending.
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