The Lovers — Rider-Waite-Smith tarot card
Major Arcana · Trump

The Lovers.

love · harmony · partnerships.

Numeral
VI
Number
6
Type
Trump

Upright

  • love
  • harmony
  • partnerships
  • choices

A meaningful relationship or important choice. Align your actions with your true values.

Reversed

  • disharmony
  • imbalance
  • misalignment
  • poor choices

Conflict in relationships or values. A choice made without full consideration may cause regret.

Love & Relationships

Upright · Reversed

Upright

A deep, harmonious union is highlighted, marked by genuine connection, mutual attraction, and aligned values. This may be a soulmate bond or an important choice made from the heart. Nurture open communication and trust, honour your shared values, and embrace the intimacy and unity this powerful card promises.

Reversed

Disharmony, misalignment, or a difficult choice troubles the relationship. Values may clash, communication has broken down, or one partner feels torn. Temptation or imbalance creates tension. Address the disconnect honestly, realign on what matters, and make choices that honour your integrity rather than avoiding hard conversations.

Career & Money

Upright · Reversed

Upright

A significant choice or valued partnership shapes your work path. Alignment with your values and collaboration with the right people bring success. You may face a decision that must come from the heart. Choose work that resonates with your principles, and nurture partnerships built on mutual respect and shared vision.

Reversed

A misaligned partnership, values conflict, or poor decision is causing friction at work. You may be torn between options or working against your principles. Communication has faltered. Reassess whether your choices reflect what truly matters to you, and repair or release collaborations that no longer align.

Yes or No

Quick verdict
Yes

The Lovers signals harmony, alignment, and heartfelt connection, favouring yes when choices honour your values.

As Feelings

Upright · Reversed

Upright

They feel a strong, heartfelt connection and see you as a genuine match aligned with their values. Their emotions are deep, sincere, and rooted in real compatibility. They feel drawn to you on multiple levels and may view this as significant, experiencing love, desire, and a sense of meaningful union.

Reversed

They feel torn, conflicted, or uncertain about the connection. Their emotions may be pulled in different directions, or they sense a values mismatch. They could be tempted elsewhere or struggling with doubt. Disharmony clouds their feelings, leaving them ambivalent about whether you two truly align.

A nude man and woman stand beneath the archangel Raphael, who spreads his arms in blessing. Behind the woman grows the Tree of Knowledge; behind the man, the Tree of Life — the divine gift of conscious choice.

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