The Lovers tarot card meaning

What this card represents

Upright

The Lovers points to choice, attraction, alignment and the values behind a bond. Read it as a clue about the central dynamic of the situation and the kind of choice or awareness it requires.

Reversed

The Lovers reversed points to the blocked or distorted side of choice, attraction, alignment and the values behind a bond. The card asks you to recognize where that energy is being avoided, exaggerated or used against yourself.

In love

In love, The Lovers brings choice, attraction, alignment and the values behind a bond into the relationship. Pay attention to reciprocity, emotional truth and the choices being made in the bond.

Love when reversed

In love, The Lovers reversed asks you to examine the shadow side of choice, attraction, alignment and the values behind a bond. Look for imbalance, avoidance or expectations that are not being spoken clearly.

A question to reflect on

How does the message of The Lovers relate to something I can actually do?