06. The Lovers

“Leave home before dawn. Go deep into the forest that only looks dangerous.”

Vision

Tired of The Hierophant’s tutelage, the young woman yearns to start her own story. Only she can complete this spiritual odyssey that demands her whole heart. The black-winged skeleton trailing behind her symbolizes the part of her psych unknown even to herself. As she struggles to unveil or explore this mysterious inner realm, her desire to understand herself projects onto the external world and becomes an introspective adventure that hinges on external activities.

Message

Caught between The Hierophant and The Chariot, this card shows ease and spontaneity. At first glance, the woman only wants uninterrupted freedom; however, deep within, she has always sought the most suitable path for her personal growth. Learning to distinguish right from wrong is an integral part of her journey toward maturity as well. Too much pressure does no good to her current self. When you draw this card, may you feel like a bundle of willow branches – supple, receptive, free-flowing, self-paced, and flexible.

Keywords

adolescence | facing choices | breaking free | duality | moral independence | personality development | knowing different faces of oneself | spiritual enlightenment realized through external activities