06
The Lovers
Major Arcana
Keywords
loveharmonyrelationshipsvalues alignment
Reversed Keywords
disharmonyimbalancemisalignmentindecision
Card Imagery
Two figures stand beneath the archangel Raphael, who blesses them from a cloud. Behind one figure, a tree of knowledge bears fruit with a serpent coiled around it; behind the other stands a tree of flames. A mountain rises between them in the background. The sun shines brightly overhead.
Upright Meaning
The Lovers represents harmony, deep connections, and important choices about relationships and values. It speaks to the union of opposites and the need for alignment between your heart, mind, and actions.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed, The Lovers can indicate disharmony, a breakdown in communication, or being at a crossroads with no clear answer. You may be avoiding an important choice or your values are out of alignment.