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[[File:RWS Tarot 06 Lovers.jpg|thumb|The Lovers (VI) in the [[Rider–Waite tarot deck]]]]

'''The Lovers (VI)''' is the sixth [[trump (card games)|trump]] or [[Major Arcana]] card in most traditional [[Tarot]] decks. It is used in [[Tarot card games|game playing]] as well as in [[Tarot reading|divination]].
'''The Lovers (VI)''' is the sixth [[trump (card games)|trump]] or [[Major Arcana]] card in most traditional [[Tarot]] decks. It is used in [[Tarot card games|game playing]] as well as in [[Tarot reading|divination]].


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[[File:RWS Tarot 06 Lovers.jpg|thumb|Lovers]]
[[File:Lovers2.jpg|thumb|drawing by Robert M. Place]]
[[File:Lovers2.jpg|thumb|drawing by Robert M. Place]]


==Interpretation==
==Interpretation==
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In some traditions, the Lovers represent relationships and choices. Its appearance in a spread indicates some decision about an existing relationship, a [[temptation]] of the heart, or a choice of potential partners. Often an aspect of the [[Querent]]'s life will have to be sacrificed; a [[bachelor]](ette)'s lifestyle may be sacrificed and a relationship gained (or vice versa), or one potential partner may be chosen while another is turned down. Whatever the choice, it should not be made lightly, as the ramifications will be lasting.


According to [[A.E. Waite]]'s 1910 book ''Pictorial Key to the Tarot'', the Lovers card carries several divinatory associations:<ref>{{Cite book|title=The pictorial key to the tarot|last=Waite, Arthur Edward, 1857-1942.|date=2005|publisher=Dover Publications|isbn=0-486-44255-1|location=Mineola, NY|oclc=57549699}}</ref>
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The [[Rider Waite Tarot deck]] changed the scene in this card from its traditional depiction of a couple receiving a blessing from a noble, or cleric, to one of [[Adam and Eve]] in the [[Garden of Eden]]. A common interpretation of this card is that it represents a choice but a more elaborate interpretation would be that it represents an irreversible choice. As Tarot came from the predominantly [[Catholic]] cultures of Italy and France, the symbology of a marriage union would have been understood in those countries as an unbreakable bond and irreversible decision. [[A. E. Waite]] and [[Pamela Colman Smith]] may have decided to move with the times and, being based in England which is predominantly [[Protestant]], felt that the traditional symbolism was in need of updating. The Rider Waite card includes the [[Tree of the knowledge of good and evil]] with a serpent wrapped around its trunk. The symbology of no return from making bad decisions, and the consequences of innocence lost, would be more widely understood from this imagery.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://phuture.me/the-lovers|title=The Lovers Tarot Card Meaning & Interpretation {{!}} Articles at Phuture.me|website=phuture.me}}</ref>


<blockquote>6. THE LOVERS.—Attraction, love, beauty, trials overcome. ''Reversed:'' Failure, foolish designs. Another account speaks of marriage frustrated and contrarieties of all kinds.</blockquote>
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The Lovers is associated with the [[Zodiac|star sign]] [[Gemini (astrology)|Gemini]], and indeed is also known as '''The Twins''' in some decks. Other associations are with [[Air (classical element)|Air]], [[Mercury (planet)|Mercury]], and the [[Hebrew alphabet|Hebrew letter]] '''ז''' ([[Zayin]]).


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In some traditions, the Lovers represent relationships and choices. Its appearance in a spread indicates some decision about an existing relationship, a [[temptation]] of the heart, or a choice of potential partners. Often an aspect of the Querent's life will have to be sacrificed; a [[bachelor]](ette)'s lifestyle may be sacrificed and a relationship gained (or vice versa), or one potential partner may be chosen while another is turned down. Whatever the choice, it should not be made lightly, as the ramifications will be lasting.
The nudity of the figures show they have nothing to hide from each other.<ref>Gray, Eden. "Complete Guide to the Tarot." 1982. Crown Publishers, New York, NY.</ref> Also, the tree of knowledge is behind the woman, whereas the tree behind the man is bearing 12 trefoil flames, representing the signs of the zodiac.<ref>Gray, Eden. "Complete Guide to the Tarot." 1982. Crown Publishers, New York, NY.</ref>

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The Lovers is associated with the [[Zodiac|star sign]] [[Gemini (astrology)|Gemini]], and indeed is also known as '''The Twins''' in some decks. Other associations are with [[Air (classical element)|Air]], [[Mercury (planet)|Mercury]], and the [[Hebrew alphabet|Hebrew letter]] '''ז''' ([[Zayin]]).


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In the [[Rider Waite Tarot deck|Rider Waite deck]], the imagery for this card is changed significantly from the traditional depiction. Instead of a couple receiving a blessing from a noble or cleric, the Rider–Waite deck depicts [[Adam and Eve]] in the [[Garden of Eden]]. By reducing the number of human beings depicted in the card from three to two, [[A. E. Waite|Waite]] was able to reinforce its correspondence with Gemini.<ref name="Jensen2005">{{cite journal |last1=Jensen |first1=K. Frank |title=The Early Waite–Smith Tarot Editions |journal=The Playing-Card |date=2005 |volume=34 |issue=1 |pages=26–50 |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/9915943/The-Early-Waite–Smith-Tarot-Editions |publisher=The International Playing Card Society}}</ref> The Rider–Waite card also includes the [[Tree of the knowledge of good and evil]] with a serpent wrapped around its trunk. The symbolism of no return from making bad decisions, and the consequences of innocence lost, would be more widely understood from this imagery.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://phuture.me/the-lovers|title=The Lovers Tarot Card Meaning & Interpretation|website=phuture.me}}</ref>
==Alternative decks==
*In the [[Wildwood Tarot]] by Mark Ryan, this card is called "The Forest Lovers"
*In the [[New Orleans Voodoo Tarot]] by Louis Martinie, this card is called "[[Marassa Jumeaux|Marassa]]".


==In popular culture==
{{In popular culture|section|date=December 2020}}
* In the 1973 film ''[[Live and Let Die (film)]]'', the character [[Solitaire (Bond)|Solitaire]] repeatedly finds this card (card deck designed by [[Fergus Hall]])<ref name="Christies">{{cite web |title=Lot 8 - Live and Let Die |url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/live-and-let-die-5602498-details.aspx |publisher=Christie's |access-date=14 August 2020 |language=en |date=2012 |quote=A selection of ten prop tarot cards designed by Fergus Hall, used by Jane Seymour as Solitaire in Live and Let Die - [...] The cards comprising 'The Fool', 'Death', 'Justice', 'Queen of Cups', 'High Priestess'(2) and 'The Lovers' (4), the back of the cards with a red and white 007 design;}}</ref> and interprets that she is destined to be in love with [[James Bond]].<ref name="GQ">{{Cite magazine|title=The GQ Guide to James Bond: Live and Let Die|date=2015-07-27|magazine=GQ|url=https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/live-and-let-die-james-bond|last=Williams|first=David|language=en}}</ref><ref name="NS">{{Cite news|title=Why millennials are looking for meaning in tarot cards|url=https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2018/08/why-millennials-are-looking-meaning-tarot-cards|last=Tait|first=Amelia|date=8 August 2018|access-date=2020-08-14|work=New Statesman|language=en}}</ref>
*''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders]]'' uses Tarot cards to name character's Stands. One of the Stand's name is Steely Dan's The Lovers, which is named after The Lovers card.
*The ''[[Persona]]'' series includes various characters represented by tarot cards. In ''[[Persona 5]]'' The Lovers card belongs to Ann Takamaki, a member of the main cast.
==References==
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==External links==
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*{{commons category-inline|Lovers (Major Arcana)}}
*{{commons category-inline|Lovers (Major Arcana)}}
* [https://tellmytarot.com/tarot-card-meanings/major-arcana/the-lovers The symbolism of The Lovers - how to interpret this card]


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Latest revision as of 15:57, 16 April 2024

For other uses, see The Lovers (disambiguation).
The Lovers (VI) in the Rider–Waite tarot deck

The Lovers (VI) is the sixth trump or Major Arcana card in most traditional Tarot decks. It is used in game playing as well as in divination.

drawing by Robert M. Place

Interpretation

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According to A.E. Waite's 1910 book Pictorial Key to the Tarot, the Lovers card carries several divinatory associations:[1]

6. THE LOVERS.—Attraction, love, beauty, trials overcome. Reversed: Failure, foolish designs. Another account speaks of marriage frustrated and contrarieties of all kinds.

In some traditions, the Lovers represent relationships and choices. Its appearance in a spread indicates some decision about an existing relationship, a temptation of the heart, or a choice of potential partners. Often an aspect of the Querent's life will have to be sacrificed; a bachelor(ette)'s lifestyle may be sacrificed and a relationship gained (or vice versa), or one potential partner may be chosen while another is turned down. Whatever the choice, it should not be made lightly, as the ramifications will be lasting.

The Lovers is associated with the star sign Gemini, and indeed is also known as The Twins in some decks. Other associations are with Air, Mercury, and the Hebrew letter ז (Zayin).

In the Rider Waite deck, the imagery for this card is changed significantly from the traditional depiction. Instead of a couple receiving a blessing from a noble or cleric, the Rider–Waite deck depicts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. By reducing the number of human beings depicted in the card from three to two, Waite was able to reinforce its correspondence with Gemini.[2] The Rider–Waite card also includes the Tree of the knowledge of good and evil with a serpent wrapped around its trunk. The symbolism of no return from making bad decisions, and the consequences of innocence lost, would be more widely understood from this imagery.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Waite, Arthur Edward, 1857-1942. (2005). The pictorial key to the tarot. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications. ISBN 0-486-44255-1. OCLC 57549699.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Jensen, K. Frank (2005). "The Early Waite–Smith Tarot Editions". The Playing-Card. 34 (1). The International Playing Card Society: 26–50.
  3. ^ "The Lovers Tarot Card Meaning & Interpretation". phuture.me.
  4. ^ "Lot 8 - Live and Let Die". Christie's. 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2020. A selection of ten prop tarot cards designed by Fergus Hall, used by Jane Seymour as Solitaire in Live and Let Die - [...] The cards comprising 'The Fool', 'Death', 'Justice', 'Queen of Cups', 'High Priestess'(2) and 'The Lovers' (4), the back of the cards with a red and white 007 design;
  5. ^ Williams, David (2015-07-27). "The GQ Guide to James Bond: Live and Let Die". GQ.
  6. ^ Tait, Amelia (8 August 2018). "Why millennials are looking for meaning in tarot cards". New Statesman. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
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