Seven of Cups: choosing between lovers, be cautious about romantic decisions

Several decisions lie ahead of you with the appearance of the 7 of Cups in a love tarot reading. If you are single, you may have to make a decision between different lovers, or perhaps between love and family, or love and career. The 7 of Cups tarot love meaning can also signal that all the choices may look tempting right now, but though they glisten with promise, they may be illusions. Take your time and consider things carefully; only diligent communication and evaluation will give you what you desire. With love, we may be tempted to rush into a situation, letting lust and infatuation guide us towards something that in the long run won’t last. It is important to think of all the options, as well as look into any red flags or gut feelings of “something is wrong”, you may feel about the relationship. Trust your instincts.

Eight of Swords: feeling trapped, suffocated, smothered, passive in love life

When the 8 of Swords appears in a love tarot reading, you may be feeling trapped; do you feel smothered in a relationship, or in a now stale partnership you cannot leave? You may feel as though you have no choices, but this usually isn’t the case if you look at the bigger picture. We deny ourselves possibilities when we are too scared of doing the hard work of communicating our boundaries or standing up for ourselves. In order to make changes, you must be the one to take action and control. Freedom doesn’t come with passivity. If you’re single, this card can also point to being too passive in your love life. You may be unwilling to venture and meet others, hoping that the solution to your romantic life will be a person that can sweep you off your feet. This often doesn’t yield results.

18 – The Moon: complicated romance, uncertainty about love or relationship


With the Moon in a love tarot reading, it’s likely that emotions are complicated at this time. The environment can be one full of misunderstandings, and not everything is as it appears. You may need to do some work to get to the bottom of things; be sure to not only ensure the intentions of others, but also understand your own emotions, desires and motivations. There may be old attitudes, beliefs or ideas that are clouding your judgement. Many things can be hiding in your unconscious affecting your ability to accept love. Are past relationships haunting you? Have you lost faith in love? Do you believe you are unworthy of love? All of these can have profound affects on how we approach relationships. Now is the time to examine them and reveal them as they truly are.

Five of Swords: tension, conflict, arguments, fights, irritability, wanting to be right


Unexpected change and uneasy energy can be signaled by the 5 of Swords tarot love meaning. There can be an anxious and demanding feeling in the air, making it easy for arguments and fights to materialize. You and your partner may feel irritable, and without taking some care, conflicts can be easy to start. Should you find yourself in one of these, you should think carefully about your reasons for being in this squabble, and make sure that you’re not arguing simply for the sake of being right. Egos may push you and your loved one to clash without any real reason. Sometimes, this can create passion when it is sorely needed, but can be damaging should it continue.

17 – The Star: optimistic about love life, healing from past wounds


Lots of hope in love and romance is signaled by the Star tarot love meaning. It’s likely that your sense of hope and optimism can be a powerful magnet for you right now, giving you a sense of charisma and charm. If you have been healing from a break up, this card suggests that you are well on your way, and you are slowly rebuilding your confidence so that you can move on. If your relationship has been going through a rough patch, this also may be a time of healing. So long as the two of you remain communicative and honest with one another, there is great potential for bringing the two of you closer together

Six of Pentacles: supportive relationship, generous lover

Kindness and generosity characterizes your relationship, with the 6 of Pentacles tarot love meaning. Your partner may be very supportive of you emotionally and financially as you are pursuing your goals. You may be going to school, or starting a new business venture, but perhaps a bit fearful on what the risk could do to your partnership. But you may find a happy surprise in your partner’s willingness to help you achieve that goal. Remember however, to keep the partnership balanced. Be giving and reciprocate to your partner in other ways, to show how much you appreciate them. In this way, your relationship thrives. If you’re single, you may find that you or another person’s generosity with energy, time or resources can lead to love.

Nine of Swords: not trusting partner, suspicious of partner, regret from past




Anxieties and fears can escalate with the 9 of Swords tarot love meaning. Some nightmare situation may be keeping you up at night. Oftentimes, this card suggests that the fears are not as terrible as they are in your head. You may be struggling with guilt, remorse, insecurity, trusting your partner, or mental health issues. You’ll need to understand for yourself whether these feelings are truly rational. Anxiety may be causing you avoid looking at the problem and facing it head on, but if you took the effort to open your eyes, you may find that you can work through these issues. If you’re single, past relationships can be a source of remorse, sadness and regret, and these feelings must be worked through before going into another relationship

21 – The World: missing something in love life, taking partner for granted


While other aspects of your life may be going well, it seems like when it comes to love, something is missing. The reversed World tarot love meaning signals a feeling of incompletion; a nearing to the end of one cycle, but not quite there. You are so close to feeling fulfilled and happy, but something prevents you from seeing it. Are you not seeing your partner for all the wonderful things they are? Or is a past relationship coloring your experience of this one? Do you not have a feeling of closure from a past partner? Something requires you to tie up loose ends right now, so that you can be happy in the moment.

Eight of Pentacles: not putting effort into love, neglecting relationship

You can’t cut any corners, or take any shortcuts when it comes to love. The reversed 8 of Pentacles tarot love meaning is a reminder that the effort we put into our relationships and our love life matters. We can either devote ourselves to them, and patiently watch it flourish under our care, or we can take it for granted, and let it eventually die. This means that your relationship or romantic life may require a lot from you right now. It may be that your partner may need you to step up; have you been doing your part of the chores? Have you been expressing your affection? Have you shown your love as much as you have been accepting love? Try and make sure that both your needs are being met.

Ten of Swords: healing from past, putting relationship back together


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Ten of Swords Keywords
Upright Keywords Reversed Keywords
ruin, failure, bitterness, collapse, exhaustion, dead end, victimization, betrayal survival, improvement, healing, lessons learned, despair, relapse
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Ten of Swords Tarot Card Description
Another one of the most striking and ominous cards in the deck, the Ten of Swords shows a man lying flat on the ground with his face facing the dirt. He is covered with a red cloth from the chest down to his legs. Ten long swords are stabbed into his back, he may not have seen this end coming. There is a terrible stillness in the air: the sky above him is black and cloudy indicating the fear and negativity associated with death. The waters in front of him are still, with no ripples - adding to the eerie stillness and finality of this card. Looking into the horizon, in the east, the sun is rising, and the weather seems very calm despite the darkness. The Ten of Swords seems to intimate that this is the lowest point in one's life, and it cannot get worse than this. At least, even in this state, the sun is rising.

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Upright Ten of Swords Meaning
The Ten of Swords indicate a major disaster of some sort. It shows that a certain force of extreme magnitude has come to hit you in your life - one that you may have not foreseen. There is a sense of betrayal that is indicated here, for the character is stabbed in the back. This seems to be a reminder that despite how much we try, we cannot control everything - there are things that are beyond our ability to change. Here, this situation is unavoidable.

The tale of the suit of swords is a powerful metaphor, one that ends in tragedy. The swords are a symbol of the intellect, of intelligence and logic, and yet we find the final culmination of this suit a complete and total defeat of the spirit. We must realize that the swords are a weapon that can have immense potential for destruction or for good. The story as it unfolds from the ace to the ten is one where an untrained individual uses this weapon for faulty reasons - makes many mistakes, and then spends an entire lifetime attempting to run away from the power that he misused.

The story as it unfolds from the ace to the ten is one where an untrained individual uses this weapon for faulty reasons - makes many mistakes, and then spends an entire lifetime attempting to run away from the power that he misused.

This person believes the swords are external to him when they are part of him, and when they inevitably return, he once again suffers. His pain is not the pain of his circumstances usually, but the pain of fear, of anxiety, of not being able to be a master of his surroundings. After the hopelessness of the nine of swords, what could have happened? Were you overwhelmed by the pressure? Or did you take the final sword upon yourself and admit defeat?

The Ten of Swords depicts that situation where your mentality is ‘poor me’, you feel like there is nothing you can do. Pause and remember that as with the death card, the end of something means a new beginning. Let go of what you have lost, and focus on the new path forward because that is where your life is meant to go. A good example is a break-up with your partner - though it could be intensely painful, it could also be the beginning of a new sense of independence.

Upright Love Meaning Upright Career Meaning Upright Finances Meaning
breakup, separation, sadness, grief, pain, infidelity loss of job, office politics, breakdown from stress, burnout financial loss, failed investment
Tarot Love Meaning - Upright 10 of Swords
Unfortunately, the 10 of Swords tarot love meaning can indicate a relationship that is coming to its end, or a period of time filled with suffering, bitterness, grief and pain. Likely, the relationship was headed towards failure of some sort, and you may have already seen it coming. Sometimes, this card can also suggest betrayal, indicating infidelity. While this period of time may be incredibly difficult, you’ll need to come to terms with it and accept the inevitable end. Singles may be dealing with similar feelings that have lingered after a past relationship. Only with acceptance, can you truly heal, and move forward. The worst has happened, and despite how it looks, it can only get better from here.

Career Meaning - Upright 10 of Swords
In the worst case, you may be reaching the end of your current job right now, as the 10 of Swords signifies endings, and cutting one’s connections. Sometimes, this card can also suggest that you may be dealing with office politics that have left you defeated; perhaps colleagues have been spreading gossip. Alternatively, you may instead have been working very hard, pushing yourself to collapse, and forced to take a rest. All of this may have been necessary for you to grow; when you go forward and heal from this ordeal, think of what you have learned, and know that you will survive.

Finances Meaning - Upright 10 of Swords
Your financial situation may be grim. You may have put your money into something that has not yielded fruit, and you may be dealing with losses right now. Ensure that you cut all expenses related to this failing endeavor, and instead be cautious about your resources. Avoiding risk can be beneficial for you now.

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Ten of Swords Reversal Meaning
When we see any version of the Ten of Swords , the feelings are powerful. Whether reversed or upright, the card signals the finality of defeat. There is no way to avoid this tragedy - it has happened over a long course of events that have been a long time coming.

With the reversal though, also comes to a recognition that you have hit rock bottom, there is no more that is left for you to give. With that also comes the release that things can only get better and the cycle can start anew. But like with the eight and nine of swords, this release must be initiated by you. There is an opportunity being presented here to correct what has hurt you, but you must make the effort to climb out yourself. What has happened was terrible, but everyone has a part in the responsibility.

Reversed Love Meaning Reversed Career Meaning Reversed Finances Meaning
healing from past, putting relationship back together changed jobs, found less stressful work avoided financial ruin or bankruptcy
Tarot Love Meaning - Reversed 10 of Swords
You may have many scars from past romantic wounds, but the reversed 10 of Swords tarot love meaning can suggest that you may be on your way towards healing. If you are in a relationship, the bonds between you and your lover that seemed permanently severed before may be healing. In other cases, the relationship may have already collapsed, but you have managed to cope. There may still be feelings of anger and despair, but also recognition of the lessons that this heartbreak has taught you. It is likely you’ll be able to recover from this situation with more strength than ever.

Queen of Swords: trauma, toxic relationship, manipulation, cruelty

A reversed Queen of Swords is someone who is bitter, manipulative, overly critical and can be downright cruel. This person can represent you our your partner at this particular time, or alternatively, someone outside of the relationship that is attempting to interfere. Sometimes, this person’s nastiness can be the result of trauma, and because of this, if your partner is demonstrating these traits, it can sometimes be the result of unresolved trauma that is coming to the surface. If you are single, there can be the chance that you have just gone through a break up, one that has left you feeling vengeful and unforgiving. These beliefs can be toxic; learn to use your experiences to overcome them, instead of being consumed by them.

Two of Wands: failed romantic plans, lack of long term prospects or ideas of future

Sometimes, regardless of one’s plans for the future, things don’t fall into place. Now may not be the best time to push your romantic goals forward. Love takes time to happen, and you may have to be more patient than usual. It is best to use this time to really consider what it is you want from your love life, and figure out a clear path to achieve it. The 2 of Wands is a card of planning, setting expectations and charting a path forward, and the best laid plans are ones that start from a clear vision. The 2 of Wands love tarot meaning can also signal you may be experiencing some hesitancy when it comes to your romantic interests.

King of Swords: selfish, abusive lover, low standards for love



Reversed, the King of Swords can use their sharp intellect for selfishness. The wisdom and morality that guided his actions in the upright position is gone, and they can instead be frightfully selfish, and even abusive. This person also allows his emotions to run uncontrolled, flipping quickly from being cold and distant, into fits of rage. As characteristics or qualities, the reversed King of Swords tarot love meaning can signal that you may be exhibiting these qualities in your relationships. You may need to show more restraint and forgiveness to your partner, or else you may lose them. This card can also suggest low standards when it comes to potential relationships; try not to be swept away by feeling, but use some logic to evaluate whether someone is a good partner for you.

16 – The Tower: breakup, weak relationships ending, foundational shift in view of love

The Tower tarot love meaning signals great fundamental changes. Relationships that have weak or crumbling foundations won’t last much longer, and may collapse. While initially painful, these clear the way for new experiences. Perhaps your relationship was incredibly important to your identity; you took pride in being a good partner or parent, making you stay even while you may have otherwise been unhappy. While these times may be trying, know that they will pass. Should you be single, it may not be a relationship that is being broken down, but your perspective and understanding of the entire notion of what love means to you. What beliefs about love are not serving your highest self? These need to be transformed so you can develop an individual understanding of what your needs are when it comes to relationships.

Seven of Pentacles: putting work into love, friendship turns to romance

With the 7 of Pentacles tarot love meaning, love can be slow to flourish. For those that who are single, long term friendships can slowly turn into romantic love. Friendships that you may make now can also be the seeds of something more. Love can sometimes be exhausting, but the rewards that come after are invaluable. If you’re in a relationship, life together now may seem tedious or grueling. Perhaps in order to be together, your partnership may require working out long term plans or creating compromises in your routine or finances. But this card is also a reminder that love isn’t always passionate romances and outbursts of emotions, but it is also partners putting in the work every day to remain together within an ever-changing world. Over time, all the tedious moments, all the hard work, will be something to be looked back at fondly. After all, these were the things that let your love grow to something as beautiful as you have now.

Five of Pentacles: improved love life, opening yourself to others

A period of isolation, rejection and despair may be coming to an end. The reversed 5 of Pentacles tarot love meaning can suggest that your relationship or your dating prospects are improving again, as you have worked to prevail over difficult circumstances. As struggles are lightening, you can make steady progress in rekindling your relationship, or opening yourself up to new people.

Knight of Wands: running from commitment, impatience, unstable relationship

You or another person in your life may be running from the idea of commitment right now. The reversed Knight of Wands tarot love meaning indicates impatience, instability and recklessness. This person may find themselves chasing after their heart’s desire one moment, but when they have it, quickly change his mind after. They may love the pursuit of romance, but not so much the simple, steady love that comes after. If you’re in a relationship, you may find that it feels unsteady right now, but this can also be due to the changes in your environment. Arguments are easy to spark now.

8 – Strength: self esteem issues, insecurity, negativity about love

In a love tarot reading, when Strength is reversed, the card can signal a bit of codependency in your relationship. This may stem from some forms of insecurity that make it difficult for you and your partner to be more independent and pursue your own interests. Being full individuals with your own lives brings more to your partnership; it doesn’t detract from it. Make sure that there is a strong sense of trust in your partnership. A reversed Strength tarot love meaning can also indicate that force and power are becoming more apparent themes in your relationship. One partner may be becoming more and more domineering, instead of empathic and understanding. You may have to make sure that one partner’s needs aren’t being trampled over in favor of another’s.

Page of Pentacles: quiet, steady, diligent lover, dedication in relationship


The person symbolized by the Page of Pentacles is ambitious, loyal and practical; they may often be seen as studious, but once you get to know them well, they can also be quite funny. Their ambition and focus means that they are hardworking. They are likely to be as dedicated as they are to a lover, as they are to their goals. Their quiet demeanor may make them hard to notice at first, compared to other folks that may be more out going.

If this doesn’t represent a person that is entering your love life, the Page of Pentacles tarot love meaning can simply signal this Page’s dedication and loyalty in your relationship. While sometimes the relationship can lack passion and feel a bit boring, the love is there; you may only need to go out there and figure out how to inject some fun and excitement back into your romance. Try not to always put practicality before passion in the relationship and the two of you should be just fine.

Two of Swords: choosing between lovers, choosing between love / family / work

If you’re single, you may find it difficult to move ahead in your love life. The 2 of Swords tarot love meaning suggests being stuck between decisions. Are you attempting to choose between two lovers? Or love and other aspects of your life? It seems like your options are equally appealing, and instead of being an active participant in your life choices, you may be attempting to avoid a choice altogether. Be careful that the world doesn’t make your choice for you. If you’re in a relationship, something perhaps blocks you and your partner from resolving your problems. The 2 of Swords tarot love meaning also indicates a stalemate of sorts. It is not the time to ignore problems, but speak together carefully to find a compromise.

14 – Temperance: careful and considerate with love, being patient with love or lover

In romance, the upright Temperance tarot love meaning suggests patience, moderation, understanding and going the middle path. This card indicates that we must avoid going to extremes, and to be cautious and thoughtful of our actions. Consider your actions when it comes to love; and in what aspects your attitudes, beliefs or thoughts can be excessive. Are you too pushy with potential partners? Or instead, are you too reserved? Are you too giving? Or are you not giving enough? How can you bring these traits into balance? In addition, your relationship or potential relationships may require some patience right now, and attempt to work together to find compromise and harmony.

Three of Wands: next stage in relationship, romantic momentum, creating lasting foundation


With the 3 of Wands, it seems that your love life is heading to its next phase. Should you find yourself in a new relationship, it looks like you’ll have to make sure to create a strong foundation for lasting commitment. If you’re in a committed relationship, this can be a great moment to set sight of your goals as a couple, and work together to achieve those goals. Have that conversation of what it means to move in together; communication about even the most mundane details can ensure that you take this step with the least amount of frustration as possible. Alternatively, this card also can signal travel; take the chance to explore the world together - or if you’re single, new places can spark the love you’re looking for.

0 – The Fool: new relationship, fun light romance


When this card shows up in a love tarot reading, get ready to embark on a new adventure. The Fool tarot meaning in love signals that you'll need to experience new things in order to find the romance that you desire. Be willing to take risks, be bold and expand your vision of the world and you may end up finding love in the most unlikely places. Surprises are in store for you.

Since the Fool represents the start of new journeys, it's tarot meaning in love can be an indicator of new relationships.

As with any new relationship, you may fear rejection, but this card indicates that this should not hold you back. When you open yourself up to the world, even in the face of embarassment or rejection, you may find what you are looking for. In love and relationships, the Fool tells us that we should be confident and have faith that all things will work out well. It tells us that instead of giving up, we keep trying, and look at the world with innocence and wonder. The Fool tarot meaning in love encourages open-eyed innocence and positivity.

5 – The Hierophant: safe, traditional partners, avoiding taboo, spiritual love

When it comes to relationship tarot readings, the Hierophant's upright love meaning can point to the effects of conventional religion on love and choosing partners. You could be drawn to partners that are safe, traditional, and respected by your community, and avoid partners that are considered "taboo". The Hierophant love meaning in tarot can also represent the more spiritual aspects of love, and a reminder that our partners should be treated morally, and lovingly. Sometimes, this card can also indicate marriage.

Relationships affected by the Hierophant card are usually traditional, conventional and socially approved. Partners are likely to share a system of beliefs.

3 – The Empress: nurturing, supportive lover, sensual committed relationship


The Empress tarot love meaning stems from the element of earth. The person represented by this card can be loving, nurturing and caring, as has financial security or appreciative of beautiful, comforting things. Sometimes, the Empress can point to love and work coming together, either with a coworker, or perhaps a new business venture.

When it comes to relationships, this card also heralds a stable, serious and committed relationship. Because the card also represents motherhood, sometimes it can also signal marriage or pregnancy, or at least a new family, in whatever form that means for you.

Ten of Wands: heavy burden of love, love creates responsibility, stress creates issues in relationship


Love may feel like a heavy burden with the 10 of Wands tarot love meaning. Other aspects of your life, like work or finances, may have weighed on you lately, making it difficult for you to be romantic. Sometimes, the stress may make you feel like your love life is just another burden for you to carry, instead of something that can help you carry your burdens. If you’re attached, don’t be afraid to ask for help. It can ease your lover’s worries, lighten your worries, and can also be a chance for the two of you to become closer together. If you’re single, don’t be afraid to spend some time on your own; everyone needs to focus on themselves before they can focus on finding a partner. Take care of yourself.

Eight of Wands: romantic life picking up pace, excitement, surprises in love


Should you find your love life in a rut, you’ll be relieved to see movement and excitement once again. If you’re single, you’ll find that your romantic life is once again set in motion; a new love interest may spark a romance, and your love life can even be moving surprisingly quickly. Make sure you’re ready to take advantage of this sometimes frantic energy. If you’re currently in an existing relationship, surprises can be in store, giving the two of you some excitement in your relationship. It is likely that these surprises will be welcome ones, but other cards in the spread will help give more context.

Knight of Cups: romance, attraction, flirtation, being in love with love, unrealistic expectations of love


Romance is coming your way with the Knight of Cups tarot love meaning. This person is very much in love with the idea of of love, and goes out of their way to show it. Sometimes though, this person goes a bit too far in their pursuit of true love; so much so that they have rather unrealistic expectations of perfect partners and perfect relationships. Without a gentle dose of reality, they can go from lover to lover, leaving a string of broken hearts simply because each finally showed their very human flaws. Be aware of approaching your romances with this attitude. Try and enjoy things in the moment, and keep the real world in sight as you go on your quest for love.

Five of Cups

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Three of Cups

Knight of Pentacles

Nine of Cups

Knight of Cups

Four of Pentacles

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