Upright Card Keywords: Harmony, Love, Choices, Relationships, Unity, Partnering
Reversed Card Keywords: Disharmony, Misaligned Values, Self Love
The Lovers Tarot Artwork and Card Symbolism
A naked man and woman stand facing each other in the center of the card. The man represents the physical conscious mind. The woman represents the emotional subconscious. Their nudity shows they have nothing to hide, they are showing up as their pure, authentic selves.
The man looks to the woman, who looks to the angel. Symbolizing the path from conscious, to subconscious to higher conscious. Or physical desire, to emotional needs, than to spirituality.
Above them the Archangel Raphael blesses them. Showing their union with the divine. He is a symbol of emotional and physical healing. As well as harmony.
They stand in a fertile landscape, reminiscent of the Garden of Eden. Behind the woman is a tall apple tree with a snake winding around it. This is a symbol of the temptation of sensual pleasures. Behind the man is a tree with 12 flames. The 12 flames are each of the 12 zodiac signs. The fire is a symbol of passion.
In the background a volcanic mountain erupts, showing the erupting passion, energy and desire between them.
The symbolism of the Lovers card is mirrored in the Devil tarot card. In the Devil, the two figures are chained to each other. Showing that their attachment is an unhealthy trap. Whereas the lovers card they’re free.
The astrological sign connected to the Lovers is Gemini.
Find out the zodiac signs of all the major arcana tarot cards here.
What Does the Lovers Tarot Card Mean? : Upright
Upright the Lovers card shows meaningful relationships and soul honouring connections. Love, respect and compassion are flowing in your life right now.
Connect to your loved ones with open communication, raw honesty and true vulnerability. All your relationships and partnerships will flourish because you’re showing up as your genuine self.
On the personal level you’re getting clear about your values and where you belong in this world.
The Lovers represents a choice. You may be facing a moral dilemma. Making a big life decision. Or making little choices about who you want to be and how you connect with others.
Make your decisions based on love. Ask “what would the best version of yourself do?“
Another important meaning of the upright Lovers card is of course love! Pure love and harmony are entering your life. You may meet a new person and fall in love. Or you may find your connection to your current romantic tie deepening. This is a beautiful time for you!
Reversed Meaning of the Lovers Card
Drawing the Lovers in the reversed position shows you’re feeling out of sync with your loved ones. You’re suffering from strained relationships more than you realize. Communication feels challenging and fraught with upsetting misunderstandings. As if when you’re trying to express yourself, people just aren’t getting you.
There’s a serious lack of harmony in this situation. Are you trying to fit yourself into a space that is ultimately incompatible to you? Are you sacrificing your values in an attempt to make what’s not working work?
This card is your sign. It’s time to honour yourself.
Inner conflicts will dissipate the moment you decide to live in alignment with your true values. Look up a list of values online, and get clear on what your personal top 3 are. Those are non-negotiable priorities for you. For self-love and self-respect.
You might be stuck in a pattern of comparison. What you admire, or envy in others is a reflection of a part of yourself. How can you cultivate more self-love today?
Yes or No Meaning
In a yes or no tarot reading the lovers card is Yes when upright and a No when reversed.
Here’s a complete reference guide for yes or no tarot card meanings.
Drawing the Lovers in the Future Position
As an outcome card the lovers shows a positive harmonious result.
It can mean finding literal love, or a relationship that is compatible and fulfilling.
Or it can mean following your heart. Living in harmony with your values and creating something beautiful in the process.
The Lovers Tarot Card Meaning : Love
This tarot card is awesome to pull in a love reading. It shows a beautiful connection. With aligned values and a feeling of unity.
If you’re single, you’ll be finding a harmonious loving partnership soon. You may even have a choice of suitors to pick from.
In a relationship reading the upright lovers shows a well-balanced partnership. You’re entering a period of harmony with your partner. Where Your love and emotional connection will grow.
Upside Down Love Meaning
Upside down in a relationship, reading the lovers is a sign of incompatibility. Incompatibility can be incredibly painful and difficult to accept. The lack of harmony you’re feeling right now is because of this misalignment between you.
The feelings in your relationship may not be mutual. One partner could be more emotionally invested than the other.
Use clear and open communication to restore harmony in your relationship. Risk being vulnerable. If there’s a lack of respect and misalignment of your core values. It’s time to move on
For singles, the lovers in reverse represents a fear of opening your heart. Insecurity is keeping you from connecting romantically. You need to learn to let others into your world.
Practicing self-love will benefit you right now. Take yourself on dates, buy yourself flowers, slow dance to your favourite music. Give yourself some romance.
The Lovers Card As Feelings
As feelings, the Lovers show adoration and a desire to commit to you. This person sees you as a compatible partner for them. It can quite literally mean they love you.
Drawing the Lovers After a Breakup
Upright
Drawing the Lovers in the upright position after a breakup can show it’s not fully over. You may still have a choice to face. Will you follow your heart?
If your values are aligned with this person, it’s possible you’ll find your way back to each other.
However, if your values are not aligned with this person, then it indicates that you’ll be finding an even better relationship. This breakup is your path to harmony. Your life will be steadily improving after letting go of this person.
Reverse
Seeing the Lovers upside down after a breakup is a great sign. This breakup is for the best. Even though it hurts now. There was a deep incompatibility between you and this person. Having mismatched values doesn’t make either partner wrong. It’s an impossible situation, that would keep you in a cycle of conflicting needs and disharmony.
Be gentle with yourself. Even if you know in your heart this breakup is right, you’re bound to have mixed emotions.
Ex Feelings
The Lovers card, as your Ex’s feelings for you, show that they love and respect you. They have a desire for harmony with you, even in parting ways. You’ll always hold a special place in their heart.
They might still feel like they have a choice, when it comes to you. That they aren’t fully committed to the breakup. Either way you’re definitely on their mind, and in their feelings.
The Lovers Tarot Card Career Meaning
Upright position
For work, the Lovers card shows a harmonious career aligned with who you are. There’s a potential for finding a deep level of belonging in this job.
If you’re facing a choice at work, bring other people into it. Partnerships for business, or career decisions are super beneficial for you right now.
If you’re single and looking, this might be your lucky day. Sometimes the lovers indicates finding love in your workplace.
Reversed position
When you see the reversed Lovers in a career reading, something is off. Your current job does not like up with your values. There is disharmony in your work environment, and it’s starting to take a toll on you.
Choose self-love. This might mean making a career change, or setting boundaries at work.
If you’re flirting with the idea of a romance in your workplace, seeing this card upside down is not a good sign. It will lead to negative outcomes for you and the other person. At least for the time being.
Health Meaning of The Lovers Tarot Card
The Lovers is a good sign in regard to your health. It shows your body coming into a state of harmony.
You may be facing a choice about your health care soon. For best results, consider the implications of your physical, emotional and spiritual body.
Give extra care to your heart and cardiovascular system when the Lovers appears reversed in your health reading.
Navigating Life Choices: When the Lovers Card Appears in a Reading
When facing a decision the lovers card urges you to choose based on your values, and love. Which option is most aligned with you?
If your life choice impacts other people, let benevolence be your guide. Be creative enough to find a win-win situation. The best case scenario for everyone involved!
Dreaming of the Lovers Tarot Card
When interpreting the meaning of your dreams, it’s important to first understand your own connections. What does the Lovers card mean to you? How did you feel in the dream when you saw it?
Dreams are from your subconscious mind. So your personal understanding, and relationship to the subjects of your dream are significant.
In a dream the Lovers tarot card represents a crucial choice in your life. Or a desire for emotional alignment.
The Deity Of The Lovers Tarot Card : Archangel Raphael
The central figure in the lovers tarot card is archangel Raphael. Raphael means ‘god has healed’. Making this the angel of healing, on both the physical and emotional levels.
In many religious traditions angels are believed to be the agents of gods. Archangel Raphael is thought to be working closely with earth at this time.
If you want angelic support, call on archangel Raphael, invite him into your life. He is believed to bring harmony to relationships. Help people find their life purpose. Heal dis-ease on all levels.
The Lovers Tarot Card Combinations
The Lovers and The Ace Of Cups
The Lovers and the Ace of Cups is a beautiful combination of tarot cards. Together they show a new beginning, aligned with who you truly are. You’re gaining the courage and openness needed to follow your heart.
What is your authentic desire for yourself in this situation?
Deep emotional fulfillment and meaningful connections are coming your way.
The Lovers and The Page of Cups
The Lovers and the Page of Cups shows something new! A new love interest could be coming your way. If you’re in a relationship the emotional connection is getting deeper.
Express yourself creatively, and emotionally. Take an art class, do karaoke, cook a new dish. Find a way to create!
The Lovers and The Judgement
The combination of the Lovers and the Judgement card appears when you’ve arrived at a fork in the road. You have a decision to make. One road leads to personal satisfaction and happiness. The other path is socially acceptable. Maybe it’s what your family would like, what would make you look good to others.
The choice you’re facing or about to face is significant. It marks the end of a cycle. You might be closing out a negative pattern for good. Or fully committing to something.
In the spiritual world, we tend to highlight the importance of making yourself happy, of finding personal fulfillment. While these are beautiful things, there is no wrong choice here. Let me repeat. You can’t get this wrong.
At this moment in your life choosing for other people might be what’s best for you. It’s important to not forget, that is also a valid path.
So what’s calling you? If you tune in to the quiet whisper of your heart, what does it say?
When you’re struggling to know what to do in this situation, try this. Close your eyes. Place your hands over your heart. Feel it beat. Feel your breath. Then ask your question again. What do you feel is right?
Decisions tied to this tarot card combo include:
- Committing to a partner vs parting ways
- Making a career change
- Retiring
- Going back to school
- Starting a business
- Writing that book
- Moving
Anything with significant implications for how you live your life.
Choose wisely, I know you’ve got this!
Read more about the Judgement tarot card here.
The Lovers and the Devil Card
The Lovers and the Devil are a delicious duo. These two cards are essentially mirrors of each other, with important changes. While the lovers are free, and blessed by an angel. The couple in the devil card are chained to each other. The Devil above them is not their master, he’s busy mocking the traditions of the hierophant. They are slaves to their feelings for each other.
Together these cards indicate love without grounding. There is likely a high degree of sexual attraction, or magnetic pull to the situation you’re asking about. (It doesn’t have to be a relationship). You’re deeply intertwined with subject. This feels like a need, not a want.
Seeing the Lovers reversed means the situation is not compatible to you or your values. Instead, you’re attached to it because it appears to fill a void. However, the more you engage with this situation, the deeper the void will get.
If both cards are reversed then you’re breaking free from a strong attachment that was unhealthy to you. You’re finally choosing self-love and respect.
Link to the meaning of The Devil tarot card here.
Death and The Lovers Tarot Card
The Death tarot card is about transformation. When drawn with the Lovers, it shows a change that is for your highest good. You’re letting go of the past and moving forward with your life. Towards something beautiful, aligned and harmonious. If you recently experienced an ending in your life, have faith. You’re getting closer to your heart’s desires. Whatever was removed from your life or changed, was for a purpose.
Let me be clear. In a love reading this combination can mean a breakup, yet it doesn’t have to. If you’re in a relationship, something about it is transforming. In some cases it’s bringing you closer together than you ever were. Or pulling you apart.
Learn about the Death tarot card on this page.
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