Imagery: A couple stands beneath an angel, often with a tree of knowledge and a tree of life,symbolizing union and choice.
General Themes: Love, union, choice, alignment of values, relationships, harmony.
The Lovers Upright
If the Tower is one of the most feared cards in the deck (although it is truly less frightening than people think), the Lovers is probably one of the most beloved—and for good reason. It conjures rose-colored glasses, softer feelings, and all the delicious things life can offer. It wants you to celebrate divine unity between yourself and the Universe—and sometimes with another, if romance is on the table.
We typically think of this card in terms of romantic love and, like the Two of Cups, it can be a promising card to draw in a reading about your love life. But the Lovers is also more deeply about falling in love with your life. Your passion and integrity will lead the way to meaningful connections, both romantic and platonic.
All loving relationships start with wholeness of self, so make sure you’re practicing self-care and working through what you need to. That work is a solid foundation for future healthy relationships.
The Lovers Reversed
This card often appears when you are feeling unloved or disconnected from the world around you. Self-doubt is the likely culprit. You might also be feeling under-appreciated or like your personal life needs attention. Nourish yourself and cultivate self-love. From there, the world will open up to you and unnecessary distractions will fade.
This is a time to restore balance in all parts of your life. If one area feels under-nourished, tend it more and pull back from parts of your life you’ve been giving a lot (maybe too much?) of your energy to. The Lovers is about divine unity and balance, so work towards finding that harmony again. This requires you to let down your guard and enjoy the sweeter things in life without apology.
Seriously, appreciate your magic!
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