When doing a love tarot reading, I often find it quite helpful to work directly with the cards of the Major Arcana. The Major Arcana are like mirrors constantly reflecting are level of consciousness back to us. They can also however reflect back the consciousness of our relationships. They serve as a guide for the path of our love relationships. They reflect the challenges, tasks and learning processes that we ultimately need to confront in order to work through the issues in our relationships.
As we each go through developmental stages, so do our relationships. Relationships have a life of their own and they, too, have their own unique journey. Each and every one of us brings our own personal expectations and projections into our relationships. As we grow from children, we develop certain ideals. When these ideals are not met, our relationships struggle. The same can be said for our histories. In every relationship, we can not help but bring our own experiences from our pasts into the relationship. Often, these are projected onto our partners. Our past traumas and experiences affect our perceptions of our current relationships and we often find ourselves reviewing our relationship from the eyes of the past. In some cases, reality is distorted.When a crisis arises within the relationship, we typically are unable to see the issue as it really is. It takes a great deal of effort to step back and reorganize our perceptions to truly see what is troubling our relationsh ip.
The tarot is incredibly effective at highlighting hidden truths and important nuances of our lives that we often overlook. Every time we draw a card, we look into a mirror. Their symbolic imagery represents our current situations. Every card depicts a stage of development and a lesson to be identified. The tarot has the unique ability to trigger a conscious and unconscious reaction. Every question that is asked is expressed through our own willingness to explore ourselves and our relationships. When exploring issues of love, we have the opportunity to consciously explore the terms of the relationship from new perspectives. We no longer have to be imprisoned by our preconceived concepts and biased opinions.
Below I have listed the 22 major arcana cards. In this case, there interpretations are based on love readings. Each major arcana card is multi-layered, but in this case, I simply wish to highlight their interpretations in reference to love and relationships.
The Fool 0
There could be delusions about theperfect relationship. Its time to review what how your perceive relationships. Take a risk, but dont be careless.
The Magician I
The start of a new relationship. A Male lover or devotee. Wanting to change your lover through manipulation.
The High Priestess II
Feeling an inner connection to your mate. Some hidden information needs to come to light. A female lover or devotee. Wanting to educate ones partner through a feminine approach.
The Empress III
A relationship full of possibility. A possible pregnancy. Fertile ground for a new relationship to emerge. The exchange of love.
The Emperor IV
A structured and organized partnership. Feeling protected by your mate.
The Hierophant V
Need spiritual guidance within the relationship. A relationship based on traditions and values.
The Lovers VI
A Soul connection. A new level of commitment must be made. Attraction and passion. Decision about a relationship.
The Chariot VII
Each member of the partnership must work on their own level of individuation. You can maintain a sense of yourself while in the relationship. Clear communication of personal needs should be addressed. This relationship has the potential to flourish if the energies are directed appropriately.
Strength VIII
There needs to be a gentler approach to your partner. You can not force someone to change. Physical touch can be healing.
The Hermit IX
Be careful to ensure that you make time for yourself. Each partner must not lose sight of their own personal journey.
The Wheel of Fortune X
A new cycle begins. Rapid changes from external forces. You must be willing to go with the flow.
Justice XI
A balance is needed within oneself and ones relationship. This is the time to re-evaluate the relationship. Fairness is warranted.
The Hanged Man XII
The letting go of old ideas. Sacrifices must be made in order for the relationship to move forward. Conflict within the relationship. The relationship is not on solid ground.
Death XIII
This is a transformative period within the relationship. This is the time for new beginnings. Old patterns and communication methods have become outdated.
Temperance XIV
Harmony within the relationship. Utilizing balance and patience to move ones relationship forward. A period of self-realization.
The Devil XV
Co-dependency and enmeshment. Negative patterns and behaviors are causing an unhealthy relationship.
The Tower XVI
External forces are affecting the relationship. Its time to express who you really are. Old masks and personas no longer will imprison you.
The Star XVII
Harmony within the relationship. Appreciation for ones partner. The deepening of ones relationship through spirituality.
The Moon XVIII
New intuitive information about the relationship. Trust your gut. The desire for a soul mate. Conflict below the surface.
The Sun XIX
Joy and happiness within the relationship. Fulfillment and grace.
Judgment XX
The relationship may need to take a new direction. Its time to review ones relationship through a new perspective. Self-evaluation is required. Spiritual renewal in a relationship.
The World XXI
Completion of a relationship. The lessons have been learned. A creative and harmonious relationship based on the personal development of both partners. Could indicate a mutual and harmonious separation.
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