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The Lovers: tarot card meaning

Major Arcana VI

The Lovers tarot card

Keywords: love, choice, union, harmony, values

Reversed: imbalance, indecision, heartbreak, clash of values, temptation

Upright

The Lovers speak of love, but above all of choices that come from the heart. They announce a harmonious union or an important decision that needs to line up with your values. They invite you to choose honestly, knowing who you are and what you want.

Reversed

Reversed, the card reflects disharmony, doubt, or a hard choice you're putting off. There may be an imbalance in a relationship, or a conflict between what you want and what you believe is right. Listen to yourself before you commit.

In love

True love, intense attraction, and a soul connection; also an important decision of the heart.

Work and money

A favorable partnership or collaboration, or a choice between two career paths.

Advice

Choose with your heart, but stay true to your values.

Symbolism

A naked man and woman, like Adam and Eve, stand in a garden under the blessing of an angel appearing among the clouds and the sun. Behind the woman is the tree of knowledge with the serpent (temptation and desire), and behind the man the tree of life with its flames (passion). The mountain in the center symbolizes a union that rises toward something greater.

Yes or no?

Yes. In a yes or no reading, The Lovers leans towards yes. Reversed, the yes comes with nuances, delays or conditions. Yes or no tarot

Element: Air

Astrology: Gemini

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