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Card number six of the Major
Arcana, The Lovers stands as a unique example of deeper
meanings. One of the few cards in the deck often disputed over,
The Lovers is symbology at its best, the more dense roots of
divination becoming clear only to those who open their minds to
see.
When we talk about the
meaning of the tarot or the symbols they "should" allow the card
reader to see, in the beginning when you first start out, it's
best to begin with instinct. Let your psyche connect to the deck
you choose before ever attempting to learn the book meanings.
This way, you know your connection to the cards has not been
swayed by the author's signified interpretation of them.
Although there is usually a consistent across-the-board meaning
for the deck, many authors delve into their own experiences with
them, enriching our complete picture even more fully.
Considering that the Tarot
began in our known history of it (incomplete though it may be)
as a card game, somewhere along the line, people began using it
as a tool for divination. Although many use a regular deck of
playing cards these days, perhaps someday, humans will look on
the hearts, spades, clubs and diamonds as revered in the area of
psychic work. I know more than a few readers who love using a
basic deck of cards. With the regular decks being four suits
like the Minor Arcana of the Tarot, many feel there is no
question of the decks being related somewhere in history, the
Tarot likely coming first, considering its four suits.
Many of the more common
meanings for this card include - "The struggle between sacred
love and profane harmony. Refers to love, relationships and
marriage. Sexual urge and desire." and "lovers, marriage,
union..." and the male representing conscious mind, while the
female holds symbology over the subconscious mind.
Many interpretations leave
out the connection between the Head and the Heart in this card's
meanings. Usually favoring the more direct approach of a union
of minds, hearts and paths, many readers neglect to mention the
really apparent connections and disconnections between our
Logical Brain and our Emotional Brain. While each has its valued
contributions to our lives, The Lovers is directly telling us
that we need to stop, take a look at what's going on in our life
and take a moment to listen to our inner voice, to see with our
inner sight.
As a reader, let your client
know that drawing The Lovers is a sign of good roads ahead, good
choices to be made and love received, if one uses their heart
and head with equal force. To have an imbalance between the two
steers us into unbalanced relationships and partnerships (this
can also mean financial partnership) and thus leave us feeling
unfulfilled.
Let The Lovers card talk to
you as though it had voice. Let it show you the elements it
shadows so well. With the standardized Rider-Waite deck you'll
see the symbols of woman looking at the messenger of God, man
looking at woman and you'll hear different interpretations. This
however, perfectly illustrates why the Tarot should be taken at
meaning rather than picture. The Morgan Greer deck shows the
Lovers entwined in each other's arms. When I read, I read the
different cards in the same way, but if you were to be of the
belief that the angel presents a significant symbol in the one,
yet is missing in the other, then you will read different decks
differently. Not a bad thing, but it can present a confusion for
readers of little experience.
With Orange ruling this card
and Gemini associated, we can't help but think of passion and
love (orange being the color of the sex chakra), yet when you
read, keep in mind the more subtle energies of The Lovers card
and let those subtleties flow from you to enhance your readings.
About the Author
L. Davis has been writing
for over 35 years and is published in many formats including in-
print books, print articles, online publications and poetry and
erotica collections. Her new age writing covers a wide variety
of topics from witchcraft and paganism, to the Tarot and
Metaphysics. Environmental issues are part of the protection of
Gaia and are included under Gaia Publishing.
http://www.gaiapublishing.com
