VI. The Lovers

Reversed: disharmony, failed cooperation, resistance, interference, temptation, wrong decisions or indecision, communication barriers, love triangle.

In a primordial garden, they embrace each other naked, like newborn children, mirroring one another’s pure and unblemished souls. As the serpent silently glides toward them and the fruit of knowledge tempts them, their minds begin to awaken, sowing the seeds of desire. Their slumbering instincts stir, and within their eyes flicker new lights — the joy of awareness and the allure of temptation. The Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge intertwine, symbolizing the union and transcendence of dual forces. Just as their hearts draw closer, their connection extends beyond the physical — it is the resonance of two souls meeting and merging.

The Lovers card represents making a choice between the present circumstances and the path ahead. It is a card of decisions, often concerning matters of the heart, though it can also symbolize any crossroads that demands clarity, honesty, and commitment.