Love in The Deck ( THe Lovers - blog post #13554

Love has been called one of the most powerful experiences in the world. This single emotion can trigger additional emotions, such as happiness, sadness, fear, etc. This is why love is a popular topic for readings. We all want a better understanding of the emotion. So, for this series, we will be talking about the cards that relate to love, both the good and the bad. All cards have their direct meanings, which can be straightforward; however, depending on the question, placement, and intuition, they can influence those meanings. What better card to talk about first than “The Lovers,” with its name and imagery? Most can take this card as a positive when speaking about love. Almost every image shown of The Lovers features both a man and a woman, or, for a gender-neutral deck, an image that helps display duality. This is balanced energy. helps deliver the message of a great pairing. From a numerology standpoint, this card is the 6th major arcana card. signifying harmony, giving, and receiving. This card carried the element of air and was tied with Gemini, giving a strong sense of communication and connection. The skills and healthy habits needed to build a long-lasting relationship.