Two of Cups
Affirmation
I am attuned to what my heart truly desires.
Symbolic Attributes
- Element:
- Arcana:Minor Arcana
- Suit:Cups
- Archetype:
- Numerology:2 (The Other: duality, division, debate)
- Hebrew Alphabet:
Keywords
Description
A youth and maiden are pledging one another, and above their cups rises the Caduceus of Hermes, between the great wings of which there appears a lion's head. It is a variant of a sign which is found in a few old examples of this card. Some curious emblematical meanings are attached to it, but they do not concern us in this place.
Light Meaning
- Being drawn to someone
- Longing for someone or something
- Acting on your desires
- Discovering a feeling is mutual
- Doing what makes you feel good
- Merging
- Healing broken ties
- Admitting two people feel differently about each other and moving on
Shadow Meaning
- Burning bridges
- Becoming caught up in unhealthy codependency
- Shutting out anyone but your chosen few
- Obsessing on someone who does not return your affections
- Despairing over finding The One
- Deceiving yourself about your true orientation
Questions to Ask Yourself
- •How can I make sure that what I'm feeling is mutual?,When was the last time I felt in love with someone or something?
- •What do you need in order to feel emotionally stable?
Personal Meaning
A good time to seek partnership with another, to heal dualities within yourself, or to resolve conflicts with others. This will be the time to open up to the possibilities love can offer.
Rewarding partnerships were formed, relationships were healed, or conflicts were set aside.
This is a time to seek partnership with another, to heal dualities within yourself, or to resolve conflicts with others. The time is right to open to the possibilities love can offer.
Personal Reversed Meaning
Be careful not to get so wrapped up in the ecstasy of your main love that you shut out others in your life. Also, be careful not to expect others to meet emotional needs only you can fill. Stay open to new opportunities for love and growth.
You were either so wrapped up in the ecstasy of your main love that others were feeling shut out and hurt, or you were too dependent on others to meet your emotional needs. It is also possible that you were blocking yourself from feeling connected with others.
You are either so wrapped up in the ecstasy of your main love that others are feeling shut out and hurt, or you are too dependent on others to meet your emotional needs. It is also possible that you are blocking yourself from feeling connected with others.
Fortune Telling
- •Someone has a secret crush on you
- •Relationships should be mutual; get rid of a leech