Lovers Keywords

Upright Keywords	Reversed Keywords
love, unions, partnerships, relationships, choices, romance, balance, unity	disharmony, imbalance, conflict, detachment, bad choices, indecision
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The Lovers Tarot Card Description

In the Lovers card, the man and the woman in the image are being protected and blessed by an angel above. The couple seems secure and happy in their home, which appears to be the Garden of Eden. The fruit tree with the snake behind the woman is a reference to that story, which tells of humanity's fall into temptation and into the realm of flesh and sensuality. The angel depicted here is Raphael, the angel of air - who is of the same element of the zodiac sign that governs this card: Gemini. Air is associated with mental activity, and communication in particular, which is the foundation for healthy relationships. His blessing seems to give this card a sense of balance and harmony, the symbolization of union in a grand and cosmic sense between two opposing forces. 

Upright Lovers Meaning

The primary meaning within the Lovers is harmony, attractiveness, and perfection in a relationship. The trust and 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 it can indicate that the two are joined in marriage, and other close and intimate relationships.

The trust and the unity that the lovers have gives each of them confidence and strength, empowering the other.

Another meaning behind the lovers card is the concept of choice - a choice between things that are opposing and mutually exclusive. This could be a dilemma that you need to think about carefully and make the best decision for your situation.

A more personal Lovers meaning that can apply to individuals is the development of your own personal belief systems, regardless of what are the societal norms. We see this as a development from the Hierophant, who made decrees and passed on his knowledge through a standardized system. This is one of the times when you figure out what you are going to stand for, and what your philosophy in life will truly be. You must start making up your mind about what you find important and unimportant in your life. You should be as true to yourself as you can be, so you will be genuine and authentic to the people 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

Upright Lovers Tarot Love Meaning

When it comes to love and relationships, the Lovers card can be a welcome sight to any seeker. The Lovers tarot card signals a wonderful cohesiveness and balance of forces, indicating complimentary energies. This card represents a pair that works well together. On the other hand, because this card also symbolizes choice, and the choice of commitment, it also raises questions of how committed you are to love. This doesn’t have to refer exclusively to another person, but can also indicate a choice between love or work, love or family, love or friendship, or even sometimes love and your entire lifestyle. The idea here is that there may be a sacrifice that you must make in order to have this love. In some ways, all commitment is a sacrifice, but one made for the right person can help you grow as an individual. The choices and sacrifices that need to be made can apply to both you, a potential or existing partner.

Career Meaning - Upright Lovers

Sometimes, the Lovers can signal a business partnership, or a relationship with a colleague that is harmonious and beneficial to both parties. The Lovers card, contrary to popular belief, can also symbolize partnerships of a platonic kind, though at times, this can also signal a romantic relationship that can blossom. If this does happen, make sure you understand the kinds of risk that you open yourself up to, and make a decision both with your head as well as your heart. The Lovers tarot card can also suggest that there are big decisions that you need to make when it comes to your future career. You may be at a crossroads, or shifting from one path to another, or you may need to make choices between your work and other aspects of your life.

Finances Meaning - Upright Lovers

When it comes to finances, the Lovers card can suggest that big financial decisions need to be made. You may have to choose between having one big expense versus another; the important thing to remember is that it seems like you can’t have both. One path closes the door to another path, and your choices may have larger impacts in the future.

Reversed Lovers Meaning

The Lovers reversed can point to both inner and outer conflicts that you are dealing with. The disharmony can make daily life difficult and could be putting pressure on your relationships. You should take time to think about what you are punishing yourself for, so you can fix them or let them go. At this time, you should also think about your personal values and belief system to make sure that they are aligned with what you want from your life.

A break in communication could be another possible interpretation. The foundation for your relationships may be cut off, creating an imbalance between you and your partner or loved ones. The unity normally present within the card has become lopsided. 

The Lovers reversed can also indicate that you have been avoiding responsibility for your actions. You could have made a decision that was based on your desire for immediate gratification but are now blaming others for the consequences that are catching up to you. So, you need to make amends or let go of the past and make better 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

Reversed Lovers Tarot Love Meaning

The reversed Lovers in a relationship or romance tarot reading can suggest there is a coldness within your relationship. What was in balance is no longer working. Some issue likely stands in the way of your relationship, and must be resolved to once again form a closer bond.

Sometimes, a fear of commitment may also be indicated. This may be a time when you have many suitors, or your dating life may be very active. While this may be fun at first, you may be feeling that there are too many choices, or too many possibilities that you have to give up in order to develop a partnership. This will likely require some introspection on your part; make sure you are honest with yourself about your fears as well as your desires.

Career Meaning - Reversed Lovers

You may have conflicts between your colleagues, or a business partner when the Lovers card is reversed. You may need to have long discussions in order to agree to a decision that everyone can accept. Or there may be one person that is doing all the work, or has to carry their teammate who has lost all motivation. Both colleagues may be dragged down because of one person’s inability to put in their fair share of work. At times, this card does indicate a romantic relationship started at your workplace, but reversed, this can spell trouble for you. There are likely to be consequences that you did not foresee should you continue down this path. 

Finances Meaning - Reversed Lovers

Your financial choices may be rather impulsive right now, meaning your long term financial security can be threatened. Are you making responsible choices, or are you looking for immediate gratification? Make sure that you understand what you’re truly able to afford when it comes to your finances.

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