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The Lovers

Description, Upright & Reversed Keywords and Meaning, Exoteric & Esoteric Interpretation

Published: 11/1/2024 3:36:48 AM

Updated: 5/9/2025 11:33:00 PM

Author: Yadin Caliel

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The Lovers
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Major Arcana

Rank 6
Roman Numeral VI

Description of The Lovers


The Lovers card depicts a scene with the sun shining at it's apex above a larger-than-life winged figure funneling his influence down to the earth. Below, stands a man and a women; they are both naked and don't seem to mind at all, resembling Adam and his wife Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Tree of Life stands tall behind the man in full bloom bearing twelve fruits. Likewise, behind the woman, the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, the subtle serpent roundabout it whispering subtly into her ear:

"Did God really say: You shall not eat of any tree of the garden?"

The man and woman suggest youth, virginity, naivety, innocence and love prior to defilement by material desire. In it's most simplistic sense, The Lovers represents human love.

An interesting correspondence exists here between the man and woman shown inThe Devil
.

Upright


Upright Keywords for The Lovers

Love, partnership, union, choices, harmony


Upright Meaning of The Lovers

In the upright position, The Lovers card signifies a significant choice or decision related to love and relationships. It represents harmony and union, whether in a romantic, business, or personal context. This card encourages you to follow your heart and make choices based on love and compatibility.

Reversed


Reversed Keywords for The Lovers

Conflict, disharmony, separation, difficult choices


Reversed Meaning of The Lovers

In the reversed position, The Lovers card may indicate conflicts or disharmony in relationships. It can suggest difficult choices or a need to reevaluate your priorities. Be mindful of the consequences of your decisions and strive for harmony.