The Lovers
The Lovers card represents the complexities of relationships and the choices that come with them. It emphasizes the importance of trust, cooperation, and effective communication in maintaining a bond. Even amidst temptations and challenges, true love can prevail, forging connections that transcend physical existence. This card also symbolizes the interplay between love and infatuation, reminding us of the divine aspects of our relationships.
Keywords
Key Words
RELATIONSHIPS • CHOICE PERPETUAL BOND • TRUST COOPERATION LOVE VERSUS INFATUATION
Symbolism
Standing before a ladder to the Heavens, The Lovers convey the complexities of a perpetual bond between two humans, who are ephemeral in their corporeal bodies. It is only until The Lovers see beyond their death in the physical world that their union remains unbroken, rather, fortified by the forces of love. Even when surrounded by earthly disruptions of temptation, lust, and confusion, The Lovers will triumph over adversity through communication, cooperation, and forgiveness. The Lovers, bound at the wrist, are faced with the pull of the spirit world. They are confronted by the reality that they must eventually sever the ties between their bodies, only to meet again in the afterlife.
Traditional Symbolism
The traditional symbolism of The Lovers is expressed through a fourfold motif: an apple that echoes the forbidden fruit, a coiled rope that suggests the serpent, verdant trees that allude to The Garden of Eden, and an ascending ladder coupled with a mysterious plume of smoke that invoke the divine. The scissors may also imply temptation or a severed relationship, suggesting a way forward for individuals, both in marriage and close friendship. The two characters, dressed in formal attire, will transform in The Devil's card, where they appear disheveled and laden with the miseries of the world.
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