The Lovers
The Lovers depicts a union of opposites, shown as a couple where one belongs to the Earth and the other is full of stars, symbolizing a marriage of duality between the material and spiritual. The sun above and the lush surroundings connote passion and a healthy, nourishing love. The card stresses that it is not about gender but about the meeting of opposites and the need to love both the light and the dark within yourself and others. It advises that successful romantic relationships begin with true self-love and calls for stability and equilibrium—give what you want to receive.
Keywords
VI. THE LOVERS
Keywords
Duality, Stability, Balance
Meaning
The Lovers are shown as a couple in an intimate embrace. One belongs to the Earth while the other is full of stars, symbolizing the cosmos and spiritual realm. They represent a marriage of duality. The sun above them connotes passion and burning desire, and the lush nature that surrounds them suggests their love is healthy and nourishing. Despite being depicted as a man and woman, the Lovers are not about gender but the meeting of opposites, whether that be in your relationship with a romantic partner or within yourself. You must love and embrace both the light and dark in yourself and others. The Lovers remind you that successful romantic relationships can only be conducted when you have a true love for yourself first. Remember that life is about stability and equilibrium—give what you want to receive.
Visual Description
A nude woman with long, wavy brown hair sits astride an embracing figure made of a star-filled, dark silhouette. They are locked in an intimate embrace beneath a night sky dotted with stars, framed by leafy trees bearing red apples and a glowing sun at the top marked with the Roman numeral VI. The couple sits amid a meadow of small purple and pink flowers with green foliage surrounding them. The scene is bathed in a soft halo of light centered behind the pair.
Earth Woman tarot
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