VI. LOVERS

Higher Meaning:
The Lovers represents choices of the heart. Not only does the Lovers symbolize the choice between sacred and profane love but also the testing of the heart that any emotional choice brings. Any commitment to love has a price. Sacrifice, compromise and a willingness to give of oneself are required of the Lovers. To love totally is to be totally vulnerable.

Mundane Meaning:
The Lovers symbolizes a relationship at its beginning or the rebirth of an established union. It may also represent a situation where there are strong emotional pulls in more than one direction. Harmony, passion and compatibility are all indicated.

Reverse Meaning:
The Lovers reversed may indicate the loss of a romantic love or it's unwelcome absence in the questioners life. Jealousy, obsession and destructive behavior in a relationship may also be present.