The Lovers Tarot Card Meaning: Love, Health, and More

Co-authored by Stina Garbis and Hannah Madden

Last Updated: April 19, 2022

In a deck of tarot cards, The Lovers is a powerful card that can tell you a lot about your love life and inner peace. You might draw this card upright, or you could draw it reversed—either way, the card can give you insight into your interpersonal relationships and your decision-making process. We’ve put together a complete guide to The Lovers card so you can interpret your tarot reading and what it means for your life.

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The Lovers Card Overview

The Lovers card reflects upon relationships, love, and the harmony within them. The Lovers card features a naked man and woman standing beneath an angel. The angel, known as Raphael or “God heals,” blesses the man and the woman and reminds them of their union together. In the background, the serpent and the apple tree serve as a reminder of temptation and the consequences that can come from ignoring your destiny.^{[1]
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- The orientation of your card will influence how it’s read. It might be upright (right side up), or it could be reversed (upside down).

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The Lovers Upright Meaning

The Lovers card signifies unity, harmony, and attraction. Typically, these feelings will come about because of another person. Maybe you’ve found the person that you think you might spend forever with, or you’ve realized that the person you’re with is your soulmate. However, if you don’t have anyone special in your life right now, it could also signify those things within yourself. Maybe you’re feeling more certain about your life’s direction, or perhaps you’re learning to love yourself more.^{[2]
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- The Lovers card doesn’t necessarily have to refer to romantic love. It can also mean you’ve found a close friendship or have fostered a close relationship with a relative.

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Love and Relationships (Upright) Meaning

The Lovers is a positive sign for any relationship. In fact, it’s one of the best cards you can get! The Lovers signifies an intense, close bond between two people that’s deeper than infatuation. And, if you’re single, The Lovers indicates that love could be coming your way soon.
- If you’re in a relationship, The Lovers card means that you and your partner will keep fostering a loving, deep connection with each other.

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Money and Career (Upright) Meaning

The Lovers can represent a business partnership between 2 people. This card is a great sign—it means that you and your partner are going to understand each other well, and your business is going to flourish. You’ll be mutually supportive, and you’ll be on the same page about most of your business ventures.
- The Lovers can also mean that you’re getting romantically involved with a work colleague.
- Or, it could signify that you’re coming to a big decision in your career path.

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Health and Wellness (Upright) Meaning

Your support system will see you through any health issues. While The Lovers card doesn’t necessarily represent how healthy you are, it does represent how much your relationships and connections will help you out. If you do get sick (be it physically or mentally), you can count on your close friends and relatives to help you out.
- The Lovers can also be related to heart health, so be sure you’re taking good care of your body to keep your heart healthy.

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The Lovers Reversed Meaning

The Lovers reversed indicates you may have conflict within you. Maybe you’re struggling to take ownership of the decisions you’ve made, or you’re feeling uncertain about your fate or destiny. Fortunately, this card is very hopeful—by learning from past mistakes and forgiving yourself, you can move forward to become a happier, healthier you.
- The Lovers reversed can also mean that you’re about to go on a journey of self-reflection. You’re going to learn more about who you are at a core level to discover your true values.

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Love and Relationships (Reversed) Meaning

You and your partner might not be on the same page. Maybe there’s a key issue that you two disagree on, or maybe you’re fighting more than usual. Typically, when this card appears, your sex life will be amazing—it’s the emotional side of things that could be breaking down.
- Fortunately, The Lovers reversed is not a hopeless card. You can talk with your partner and get to the bottom of why you’re feeling emotionally distant and how you two can fix things.
- If you’re single, a reversed card can still mean that love is coming your way, but it might not come as soon as you wanted it to. It might also mean that your love isn’t being reciprocated, so you should hold off on expressing your feelings for now.^{[3]
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Money and Career (Reversed) Meaning

The Lovers reversed could mean that you’re having problems with a coworker. You might also be in disagreement with a business partner or colleague of yours. And, if you’re considering getting into a romantic relationship with a coworker, the reversed Lovers card is a clear warning against that.
- The Lovers reversed can also mean that you’ve been spending a lot of money irresponsibly. If you’re going off-budget or spending money you don’t have, this is your sign to address your bad financial habits.

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Health and Wellness (Reversed) Meaning

A reversed card means you need to let yourself rest. Maybe you’re frustrated or angry at your body because it can’t physically do what you want it to do. This card is your sign to give yourself the day off and practice self care. Become more in tune with your body to love and accept yourself for who you are now.

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This article was co-authored by Stina Garbis and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Reverend Stina Garbis is a Psychic Astrologer and the Owner of Psychic Stina. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in providing personal and professional advice through astrology and tarot card readings. Reverend Stina has experience working with high-profile celebrities, sports figures, politicians, and CEOs. She has been featured in many publications, including Bustle, Vice, The New York Post, and Readers’ Digest and she also has a 200k+ following on TikTok. Stina holds an Ordained Minister License from The International Metaphysical Ministry University Seminary. This article has been viewed 6,076 times.

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