Lovers as Love Outcome (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Lovers is the card of love, relationships, passion, desire, and choices. Ruled by Gemini (the Twins), the Lovers speaks to the duality of unity: yin and yang, masculine and feminine, heaven and earth. The Lovers show that perfect union is possible. You can find your soulmate. 

The Lovers feature Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, with the archangel Raphael looking upon them from above. There is the serpent’s temptation on one side, and burning desire on the other. Raphael unites the couple, as he is the angel of communication. Although the world the Lovers inhabit is not perfect, they are each other’s other half.

Upright Lovers as Love Outcome

If you are asking about what is the outcome of a relationship, and you draw the Lovers, that means that your person thinks they have a spiritual connection with you. They felt they were spiritually guided to you. Even if your person isn’t spiritual, they feel your meeting was meant to happen. You’re a significant part of their life. The Lover’s card is astrologically associated with Gemini, the sign of the Twins. This could be a twin flame connection, a soul mate, or a past life connection. Their attraction toward you goes beyond physical attraction. They are attracted to your soul, personality, and they are intellectually compatible with you.

The Lovers as love outcome is a sign of a relationship with highly compatible partners. Gemini, Mercury, and Archangel Raphael all rule communications and intellect. Emotional, sexual, and intellectual communication is guaranteed. In traditional depictions of the Lovers card, the two lovers are naked which symbolize vulnerability. This is a relationship where you can be the most open, honest, and raw. This is the kind sacred space where trust and strong bonds are built.

If you are wondering about a potential relationship, the Lovers as love outcome means this relationship has a bright future ahead of it. This is the Major Arcana card you’ll want to see in a love reading! Your person’s emotions toward you are pure. You check all their boxes. They feel a lot of passion for you, they’ve fallen head over heels in love with you. This person would also be very proud to call you their partner. Congratulations, you’re about to embark into an overall fulfilling relationship.

If you are in a new relationship, the Lovers as love outcome means your relationship will not only be very passionate and fulfilling, you’ll also have a lot of fun. Gemini energy, which this card embodies, is about fun. You also communicate with this person very well. Your person and you could bond over intellectual pursuits or you share the same sense of humor. They see a kindred spirit in you. Boring is the last thing your dates will be. But fun and laughter aren’t the only things your person cares for, they’ll stick around through thick and thin. Don’t be fooled by their nonchalance, this person loves you very deeply. They could be a lot more serious than they let on.

If you are in an existing relationship, the Lovers as love outcome means you’re blessed with an enduring love. Of course this doesn’t mean you get to leave the relationship on “autopilot”. You still need to keep the spark alive, nurture the relationship, and keep the passion flowing. But drawing this card indicates a pretty solid foundation: mutual love and respect. The naked lovers symbolizes your level of comfort between you and your partner. You’re not afraid of being vulnerable around each other, which just bonds you even closer together.

If you are currently in separation with each other, the Lovers as love outcome means your person misses you and wants you back. You are a major chapter in their lives and they do not want that chapter to end. If you are separated in distance, they want to have you near. Gemini, which governs this card, is about short-distance travel. Your person wants you around where they can reach you more easily. If you are separated by a break up, they definitely wish to reconcile. They feel nobody else compares to you and you are irreplaceable.

Lovers Reversed as Love Outcome

If you are asking about what is the outcome of a relationship, and you draw the Lovers reversed, that means that something is blocking the energy of this relationship. This could emotional energy, sexual energy, or communication is blocked. The Lovers card is also astrologically associated with the sign of Gemini. A darker, lower-vibrational side of Gemini is infidelity. This could indicate a person who is immature and addicted to attention from third parties. It’s not that they don’t love you, they do. They consider you their “main person”, but they need to do shadow work on their ego.

The Lovers reversed as love outcome is a sign of a relationship that’s missing something crucial. This could be chemistry, passion, intellectual connection, humor, compatibility. In its worst manifestation, this could indicate someone being in a relationship for the wrong reasons. Gemini is a sign of duality and harmony, ask yourself if the relationship feels balanced to you? Does anything about this relationship feel one-sided? Are you giving more than you take, or vice versa? Are the feelings mutual? Do you feel taken advantage of? This card could be a gentle reminder that you deserve better. 

If you are wondering about a potential relationship, the Lovers reversed as love outcome means the relationship doesn’t have much potential. This is obviously something that you wouldn’t want to hear in a love reading. However, the truth will set you free. Your person may love you very much, but they have bad habits. In the reverse, this card could warn us of “player energy” in your person. If you’re interested in a conventional relationship, are they ready to be monogamous with you? There are some big questions that need answering before you go ahead with this.

If you are in a new relationship, the Lovers reversed as love outcome means that your attraction is more based on lust. Of course you can make an effort to cultivate the relationship to sustain that spark. But you also need to find more things you have in common with your person. Remember: long-term relationships don’t consist of day in and day out intimacy. You will have to have lively conversations, inside jokes, and shared values. Reversed Lovers also speaks of lack of attraction, are you with them only because you fear being single? Are they the faithful type? Make sure you get all the intel before entering into this relationship.

If you are in an existing relationship, the Lovers reversed as love outcome means the relationship has lost its spark. There are things left unsaid that need to be communicated. This could indicate lack of time being spent together. Don’t underestimate the importance of some quality time. Make time for each other. If you feel they’re not giving you enough of their time, you need to communicate what you want. You could also have felt betrayed by this person, maybe even multiple times. If this is the case, maybe it’s time to walk away and go for some peace of mind? There is nothing more valuable than your inner peace. This card wants you to know that there is great love for you out there, but maybe it’s not here.

If you are currently in separation with each other, the Lovers as love outcome means your person is not hopeful for a reunion or reconciliation. Gemini rules short distances, so if you are separated by distance, they can’t find a way around it. If you are broken up, your ex doesn’t see a way to heal the rift or compromise to make it work. Your ex is unlikely to initiate a reconciliation. If they agree to reconciliation, they are not going to put a fair amount of effort into healing the relationship. Whatever the circumstances, you’re being urged to move on to calmer waters. If distance is enough to pull you apart, then maybe you deserve to be with someone who’ll fight harder for your relationship.

Conclusion

For love readings, The Lovers is a paramount card. The Lovers speaks of a soulmate relationship with a perfect union under heaven and earth. True love is real, and it is extraordinary. It is not just for the storybooks. This card also teaches us that this love is only possible through excellent communication and a shared understanding. Raphael hangs heavily over Adam and Eve, as their guardian angel of communication. Finally, the Lovers reminds us that just as you want to be loved by another, make sure that you love yourself too. 

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