VI. The Lovers

Element: Air (🜁)

Zodiac Sign: Gemini (♊)

Hebrew Letter: Zayin (ז)

Kabbalistic Path: 17

Upright

Keywords: Love; harmony; relationships; union; primal instincts; nature; purity

Events: Harmonious interpersonal relationships; seeking balance between opposing and conflicting things; issues related to romantic relationships; mutual support; pure emotions; instant connection; long-lasting feelings; smooth communication; mutual benefit; facing choices; temptations and desires arising from the subconscious

Personality: Collaborative partner; united; innocent; adaptable; sincere

Mental State: Innocent; romantic; curious

Advice: Use a simple and pure approach to solve problems; stay true to your inner self; honest communication with your partner or friends, sharing your feelings and needs, is the key to building intimacy

Card Imagery: An angel spreads its wings, blessing a man and a woman on the earth. Everything on the earth is primal and natural.

Symbolism:

  • Angel – Commonly said to be Raphael, symbolizing a higher spiritual realm; another interpretation is the Cherubim, tasked with guarding God’s holy land and humanity’s first home
  • Nudity – Represents the purest and most natural state; signifies honesty and openness between the individuals
  • Apple Tree – The Tree of Knowledge from the Garden of Eden, with a serpent coiled around it, representing hidden dangers, temptations, or desires
  • Tree of Life – Its leaves resemble flames, symbolizing passion and hope, as well as the pursuit and longing for eternal life
  • Garden of Eden – A beautiful and natural environment
  • Unknown Plants – Many plants in the imagery are inspired by the "Voynich Manuscript," said to depict plants that do not belong to Earth but rather to a beautiful, otherworldly realm
  • Dove – Peace; God’s messenger; an essential symbol of spiritual connection

Reversed

Keywords: Disharmony; temptation; misunderstanding; doubt; poor decision-making

Events: Setbacks in relationships; love triangles; separation; external temptations causing disharmony; misunderstandings; mutual suspicion; distrust; poor choices; overwhelming tasks; hidden truths in collaboration; misunderstandings due to poor communication; subjective judgments leading to incorrect choices and decisions

Personality: Easily influenced by surroundings; prone to temptation; impulsive

Mental State: Inner turmoil; conflicted; insecurity; doubt

Advice: Be honest and open; communicate more; think carefully before making decisions—ask yourself why you’re making certain choices. Is it due to genuine inner desire, or external pressure? Gathering more facts and context will help you make wiser decisions

Card Imagery: The couple separates under the influence of the serpent’s temptation.

Symbolism:

  • Serpent – Represents temptation, conflict, and external danger

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