Two of Cups as Love Advice (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Two of Cups is the card of partnership, connection, unity, and attraction. The card shows a man and a woman exchanging cups and declaring their love for each other. They are engaged in a ceremony, perhaps exchanging vows at a wedding. For love and relationships, this is one of the most auspicious cards to get.

The Two of Cups reminds us that connection and mutual partnership is critical to any relationship in life. This card indicates a partnership that is built on a strong union. Each party is giving their all. For a relationship to succeed in the long term, two must become one. The Two of Cups is a reminder that in a relationship, it is not about “me,” but about “we.”

Upright Two of Cups as Love Advice

If you are asking about love advice, and you draw the Two of Cups, that means that you are advised to pursue a partnership with this person. They are attracted to you. They have deep trust in your bond. They believe that you can reach so many milestones together. Your positive connection will boost each other up — you are each other’s biggest support.

For love, the Two of Cups as advice means that you should reach out to this person. They want to deepen your connection because they wholeheartedly trust you. They believe in your capabilities and are attracted to who you are. They think of you as someone who they want to do life with. The future they have envisioned is where both of you are always together — there is no “I” or “you,” only “we.”

For singles, the Two of Cups as love advice means that this person is positively attracted to you. They want to know you better. They are ready to offer you a romantic beginning because they know that you are someone who will help them achieve their dreams. Likewise, they are confident they can help you create your desired future. They know you are compatible with one another. 

For new and potential relationships, the Two of Cups as love advice means that you can rest easy that your partner is deeply connected to you. Your attraction for you is deeply rooted. It’s not only good at the beginning of the relationship. They are serious and invested. In fact, they think this new beginning is one of the best decisions they have ever made.

For existing relationships, the Two of Cups as advice means that they see you as their life partner. Everything is aligned between the two of you: your values, principles, and core beliefs. They are confident about your strong connection. They think that with you by their side, nothing can stop the two of you from achieving success in any endeavor. They want to enter a more significant commitment. 

If you are asking about reconciliation with an ex, the Two of Cups as love advice shows that your ex wants you back. The relationship ending has negatively impacted them. They realize they can’t live without you. They thought about the experiences and memories you share and how you helped them grow and mature. They can’t bear the thought of you going out with someone else. If you want reconciliation, this card is a very positive sign.

Reversed Two of Cups as Love Advice

If you are asking about love advice, and you draw the Two of Cups reversed, that means that you are advised to reach out to this person because they think they have more to lose than gain in your partnership. They feel it’s unfair, and you’re the only one eating the cake. To them, they have given more than what they gain. If this is the case, you better be clear about what you want from the relationship.

For love, the Two of Cups reversed as advice means that you should clear the connection imbalance right now. They may hesitate to go all in because they want to explore more about themselves. Alternatively, they could pity themselves because the relationship looks one-sided. Either way, you need to clear the misunderstanding by communicating openly.

For singles, the Two of Cups reversed as love advice means this person is not yet ready for a commitment. They want to explore their individuality before settling down with someone. They think they have yet to develop as an individual. Right now, relationships are not in their mind. In fact, it scares them. Forcing them into a romantic beginning will only hurt you in the end.

For new and potential relationships, the Two of Cups reversed as love advice means you must be careful of your partner’s thoughts about the relationship. They could be hiding the fact that they are not yet ready for a commitment but went with it instead. Or they could feel negative about your relationship because they feel they lost more than they ought to gain. Be honest about what you think and encourage them to do the same. Only then can your relationship take off with a positive foundation.

For existing relationships, the Two of Cups reversed as advice means that they see you as someone they can’t live without. It may sound romantic, but this connection is deeply rooted in codependence. Your partner may have felt they lost a part of themselves in favor of the relationship. The imbalance is negatively affecting them. Solve this problem early on before it can further penetrate and ruin your relationship. 

If you are asking about reconciliation with an ex, the Two of Cups reversed as love advice shows that you should not get your hopes high. Your ex thinks about you from time to time because they miss you. But that doesn’t mean they are ready for reconciliation. They want to explore more about themselves and spend time alone. They are in the process of introspection. Once they have already found themselves, they may think of getting back together. But the question is, are you willing to wait for them?

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Two of Cups represents connection and unity. There is a shared partnership here in this card. The Two of Cups is not about the individual, but about the partnership. You can achieve so much more together than alone. A relationship is about the “we,” not the me.”

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