The Lovers

The Lovers

Key Words: choices, crossroads, trust, communication, relationships, partnerships, togetherness, love, affection, sexuality, harmony, engagement, attraction, duality

Meaning:

You are feeling plenty of excitement and maybe some trepidation, and no wonder-the possibility of an important connection is staring you in the face. Maybe romance is in the air and you are being asked to commit to someone. Perhaps it is a job, project, group, or hobby seeking you out. You know how important this choice is and are weighing the pros and cons. You are also cognizant of the potential problems. You also know that even though you are scared, you want to accept, to connect, to become more. If your reading is about love, this card represents a deep, lasting love rather than a new, giddy romance.

Advice:

This card is both extremely, complexly abstract and very simple. The simple is this: the decision you face has already been decided by your heart. All you have to do is make the choice that makes your heart feel happy and peaceful. The complex aspect is understanding the nature of the connection you are about to make. Two powerful forces, represented by the green and yellow pillars, will come together and create something more than the sum of its parts, symbolized by the pentacle. Passion (indicated by the flames) is combined with discernment (indicated by the apples, which are the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil). Recognize all this potential, take a deep breath, and reach out and take the hand that is offered.