Lovers Tarot Card Keywords
Love, relationships, a choice, seeking love, partnership, conflicting options.
Lovers Tarot Card Description
Like all the Major Arcana, The Lovers refers to important events happening in your life now. This could be one big event or an attitude that colours the way you see everything around you. Don’t be fooled though, The Lovers refer to far more than romance.
Upright Meaning
You’ve drawn The Lovers, and single or attached, it’s the card we all want to draw – but it’s not all wine and roses, The Lovers has a very serious side. The Lovers asks you to consider what love means to you. Are you seeking an evening of naughty-but-niceness or a lifetime of support and commitment? Perhaps you should also stop to ask what the other person in the situation might want, or believe they already have from your interaction. The Lovers often puts in an appearance when you need to make a choice regarding a relationship, such as whether to commit or move on. You may even discover you are inundated with admirers and have to decide which lucky person will win your heart. Alternatively, it may be you who is considering becoming involved with someone who is not available. If you are single, you could be aching to find a special someone. If you do, be a little cautious, don’t allow yourself to fall in love with the notion of love. Remember that although The Lovers sounds kissy and cosy, this does not have to be romantic interaction, it could also refer to a business arrangement, and you could well find yourself trying to decide if you would gain from taking on a business partner or new employee. Indeed, The Lovers can refer to any major choice which you face, usually one with a number of conflicting possibilities. As long as you are willing to remain level-headed and apply lashings of common sense, there is no reason why the decision you make should not be the right one.
Reversed Meaning
Angels would move warily, but you are about to rush in. If you charge in to making an important decision you will regret it – and soon. Weigh up each aspect of your situation carefully. Unfortunately, The Lovers can also be a warning against procrastination. Somehow you need to suss out whether you need to slow down or speed up, whichever is the case, you need to remain consistent, as inconsistence will be the biggest mistake of all. As you might expect, The Lovers reversed is an unfortunate sign in regard to relationships of all descriptions, and suggests that you are entering a period of misunderstanding, confusion and arguments. Romantically, if The Lovers is reversed in a reading, there is a risk that one member of a couple could be tempted by forbidden fruit.
Past
Romance has played on your mind. Perhaps you have been seeking a new lover, and trying to find that special someone. Equally, you may have tried to re-invigorate a pre-existing passion. Or maybe a lover had left you feeling a little stifled. If love has been rocky in the past you may have had to consider what you really wanted.
Present
Your heart is ruling your head. Right now you want the excitement of love, and to move away from the mundane aspects of life. If you’re in a relationship it’s time to consider how you would like this to develop. What does the word “love” mean to you? This card suggests you need to think carefully about this important life area.
Future
Lovers’ tiffs can be overcome, but there’s a testing time ahead. It’s possible a love triangle will develop. This could mean you’ll be involved with someone who’s already in a relationship, or if you have a partner, one of you may have a roving eye. If you’re single you may have to choose between suitors.
The Lovers Love Tarot Card Meanings Keywords
Love, relationships, a choice of lovers, seeking love, partnership, a love rival.
The Lovers Love Tarot Card Description
Upright Meaning
Wahay! You’ve got The Lovers, so you’re sorted in the love stakes. Well no, not quite, nothing with the tarot is ever that simple. In modern packs the card is normally illustrated by a couple but in older designs there is often a third person and this is why The Lovers often represents a choice. This choice could be between two potential beaus but it could also refer to a choice between a lover and a friend or family member. It may also mean that you have to choose between a job and romance or even a whole way of life. The Lovers can also encourage you to take a new course of action leading you from tried and tested paths. When The Lovers appear it may be time to sacrifice some of those things in life which have made you feel safe and move on to new and slightly unnerving territory. Don’t worry though, this is all part of moving forward as an individual and in the long term any change is for the best. Trust your intuition to guide you to the ideal course of action.
If you are already in a relationship you need to consider how this is progressing and you need to assess the levels of commitment held by those involved. This may not be a negative thing, you may realise that you have met your soul mate. Be aware that there is a risk a third party could put the cat firmly among the pigeons.
Single folk may find that potential admirers are like buses, none for ages then two turn up at once – at least you have a choice of romantic chums.
Reversed Meaning
‘Oh it’s just one thing after another!’ If that sounds familiar you can be sure there is something happening on a deeper level when it comes to your relationship. The reversed Lovers suggests that one of you may be hurt or lack commitment to your partnership. Whenever it appears the Lovers implies a choice and reversed it could mean you need to consider if you really have a future together – are you a couple for the right reasons or simply to avoid loneliness. In extreme cases it can even mean that someone is straying or tempted to do so. Try not to let your imagination run too wild though, you need to view your situation with a clear head. Not that the appearance of this card means your relationship is fatally flawed, it can simply imply that you have an issue to address and when this is done your love can bloom.
If you are single you may soon find you are inundated with dates – sounds peachy eh? Not quite, sooner or later you will have to make a choice, make sure you pick your partner for the right reasons. A mistake now could cause trouble further down the line.
