The Lovers
This card depicts love entwined with desire, devotion, betrayal, loss, and grief as exemplified by the specter bridegroom. Water on the card serves as a mirror that reveals truth and dissolves illusions about the relationship. The imagery warns that successful partnerships depend on mutual give-and-take and a balanced anima/animus. If one partner's energy overwhelms the other, the relationship can become troubled or tragic.
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Specter bridegroom stories present a spectrum of emotions concerning relationships: desire, betrayal, devotion, passion, loss, and grief. When betrothed lovers are separated, circumstances change, and the dynamic shifts. Joyful reunions dissolve into tragedy as the real identity of the lover-turned-ghost is discovered. On this card, water is like a mirror, a truth-seer. The illusions about the relationship are swept away in a spectral trail.
Divinatory Meaning
Love can rule our emotions. Before forging a partnership or nurturing an existing one, keep in mind that a successful outcome is dependent on give-and-take and a good balance of the anima/animus. If the energy of one overwhelms the other, it can result in a troubling situation.
Ghosts and Spirits tarot
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