Two of Cups
The Two of Cups depicts a reciprocal meeting of equals—a spark of attraction, partnership, or truce founded on mutual respect, clear consent, and shared intent. It signals healing and the sealing of agreements through sincere gestures, favoring alliances in love, friendship, work, or creative collaboration. Reversed, it warns of imbalance: crossed words, jealousy, blurred boundaries, and promises that wobble when one party gives more than the other. The remedy lies in honest dialogue, renegotiation of terms, and choosing reciprocity or separate paths while offering only what truly nourishes and preserving self-respect.
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Visual Description
In a forest clearing, a man and a woman in white garments with red Slavic embroidery face one another, each holding an ornate cup. Flowered wreaths crown their heads—berries and leaves on his, pink roses on hers—and a tall green arch wrapped with ribbons frames them. Above hangs a winged ornament with a feline mask and dangling ties, while soft lights glow among the trees. Ferns and vines rise at their feet as they gaze into each other's eyes.
Meaning
Under a green bower that could belong to Kupala night, two cups meet like the old Slavic pairing of Lada and Lado blessing a bond. The Two of Cups heralds a meeting of equals, a spark of attraction, or a heartfelt truce where each heart offers and receives in kind. It speaks of partnerships—romantic, friendly, or professional—that thrive on eye-to-eye respect, clear consent, and shared intention. Healing flows where apologies are poured and trust is toasted, and agreements or vows can be sealed with simple, sincere gestures. In work or creative life, it favors alliances, clients, and contracts rooted in mutual benefit. Reversed, the toast falters: words are crossed, one cup empties faster than the other, or jealousy and clinging turn union into imbalance. Boundaries blur, promises wobble, and the wish to merge can eclipse self-respect. The remedy is honest dialogue, renegotiation of terms, and a willingness to either restore reciprocity or bless each other's separate paths. Offer your cup with clarity, accept only what nourishes, and let love be a pact between whole beings.
Slavic Legends Tarot
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