What does The Lovers tarot card mean?
TAROT cards can be a fun and enlightening way to gain some insight into your past, present, or future situations.
Whether you're reading for yourself with your own deck of Tarot cards or you're watching a reading for your Zodiac sign on TikTok or YouTube, you'll want to make sure you understand what it means if The Lovers card pops out.
What does The Lovers tarot card mean?
Pulling The Lovers in your Tarot card spread at its most basic level represents everything about relationships.
Assuming you've pulled The Lovers card upright, it can signify that you've met a soulmate or a twin flame, but it also has several other meanings.
It can also mean that you communicate honestly with those closest to you.
Although it typically refers to romantic relationships, it can also represent a close friendship or family relationship.
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If you're not currently in a relationship or looking for love, it can signify that you need some self-love.
When it comes to decisions, The Lovers card shows up to tell you that you have no "wrong" choice, so long as you follow your heart.
It also stands for duality in all situations; in other words, it stands for opposites that must come together and both be accepted to create the proper atmosphere for love to be created.
Upright, The Lovers card is calling you to take the following actions:
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- Giving gratitude for your relationships
- Telling people how you honestly feel about them
- Staying authentic to yourself and your beliefs
- Making a choice regarding a situation in your love life
- Show yourself the love you show to others
- Embracing duality to create an atmosphere where love can grow
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What does The Lovers Tarot card mean when reversed?
As with all Tarot cards, The Lovers can mean the opposite of its upright meaning if you pull it in reverse (upside down).
It can mean you are out of sync with those around you, and you may find your relationships strained and communication challenging.
It can help clarify a situation where communication is lost, understanding that the relationship is growing in separate directions.
Reversed Lovers depicts that feelings in a relationship may not be mutual, which could lead to insecurity and disappointment.
The card may confront you with tough choices with significant consequences, It can also suggest inner conflicts and being at war with your inner self.
It implores you to re-evaluate your personal belief systems and values, as they will guide you in making better decisions in the future.
If you pull The Lovers card in reverse, it could be calling you to:
- Take action in a stagnant relationship
- Take a deep dive into your true feelings about love
- Have a hard discussion with a lover about insecurities
- Show yourself compassion
- Re-evaluate your personal belief systems and values
- Make better decisions moving forward in life
What is the symbolism of The Lovers Tarot card?
The Lovers Tarot card features a couple, typically naked, underneath Angel Raphael, who appears to be blessing the couple's union.
The Lovers are pictured in the classic rendition of the card as both being naked, which symbolizes being completely vulnerable to one another.
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They are pictured in The Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve might have lived all their lives if they had only obeyed God's singular rule, yet God's love is still unconditional.
The Angel Raphael symbolizes the God of Air, which is the element of communication, the ultimate building block of a healthy relationship.