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Four of Swords: "Sometimes, this card can also indicate the two of you needing to be alone for a while; this doesn’t spell the end of the relationship, but everyone, perhaps especially introverts, need some personal time."
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.
Seven of Wands:
setting boundaries in relationship, fighting for romance
You may have to set boundaries when this card comes up in a love tarot reading, even though it may create some uncomfortable situations. If you’re with a partner, you may find yourself in a situation where you must fight for your relationship. There may be objections from other parties; family, other suitors, friends that oppose the two of you being together. You may have to put in a lot of effort to make the partnership last, despite many external things in your environment working against the two of you. Despite all these factors, you may be filled with confidence that this is the right thing to do. Hold on to this feeling, it will help keep you energized when the going gets tough.
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