The Lovers

Meanings

Every Tarot deck has its own images and symbolism which must then be filtered through the psyche of the reader and the context of the question. However for the benefit of beginners, below are some possible interpretations and meanings of The Lovers as a starting point for your own personal exploration of the Tarot.

Reading The Card

The Lovers is one of the simplest Tarot cards of the Major Arcana. It does exactly what it says on the tin.

This is a card symbolising couples, marriage, relationships and strong bonds. The love does not have to be physical, nor even called by that name. Lifelong platonic friends are Lovers in the context of this card. Whether they know it or not they have made a commitment to one another.

This card indicates the trust and openness of such a relationship. The two Lovers have no secrets from each other, they are as one - and when two are as one they are as strong as ten.

The lovers' passion - be it physical, intellectual or emotional - is often symbolised by the colour red. Red gemstones such as rubies are sometimes said to have an affinity with this card.

When well aspected in a Tarot reading this card can indicate the forging of a new relationship, the strengthening of an existing one or simply the two Lovers working together to overcome problems.

When badly aspected the card can represent the loss of trust, possibly leading to the breakdown of the relationship. It can also refer at times to false relationships, deception and pain.

True love conquers all.