Two of Cups
Union, Attraction
Essential Meanings
Keywords
Keywords
Agreement, Affinity, Understanding, Couple, Toast, Love, Friendship, Reciprocity, Concord, sympathy, Marriage, New Friendship, Balance, Harmony, Passion
Element
Water
Yes/No/Maybe
Yes
'Two as one. The duality of love.'
The toast of the Two of Cups is a hymn to harmony and concord. It represents two entities choosing to join together and the duality of love and friendship.
The Two of Cups symbolises the union of two sources of water. These flow, mix and combine to create a new force. The two uniting elements are not necessarily similiar to each other, but they share certain common aspects and complement each other through whatever differences they do have.
The scene on most Two of Cups represents excitement, wonder and curisoity of a new union, when two things come together in harmony. The two snakes symbolise the potential of a couple to grow together, while the head of the lion represents the passions and emotions that are shared and amplified by the forging of a bond.
Here are a few queries to ask of yourself or your Querent when the Two of Cups appears in a reading:
When have you felt that you've met your match? In love? Or in a work environment?
How do you form a bond with somebody else?
Are you able to forgive?
Who are you sexually attracted to?
Have you ever met a soulmate?
We leap out of the waters to share our love with all who see us.
Here are some of the card's associations for advanced Readers.
Number: 2
Sephirot: Chokmah (Wisdom)
Element: Water
Planet: Venus
Sign: Cancer
Esoteric Name: Lord of Love
Union, intuition
Have faith, your love is reciprocated.
Friendship, relations, co-operation, reconciliation.
This couple have recognised their twin souls, meaning you are seeing clearly when it comes to love. You can trust your feelings.
The goddess Maeve consecrates the young king in a sacred marriage (Hieros gamos).
Symbols
Winged Lion's Head
Representing fire and passion, the lion's head presides over the scene.
Caduceus
This staff featuring two entwined serpents was carried by Hermes in Greek mythology. It symbolises health, prsperity and peace.
Woman and Man
Indicate the feminine and masculine in perfect balance.
Cups
Vessels for human emotions and symbolic of a state of constant flux.
House
Implies domestic bliss aand home-making.
What The Card Shows Us
"Attraction, the heart's recognition of oneself in another, coming together, affinity and the healing of the soul. The Two of Cups mirrors the Lovers card in showing two figures approaching one another. A house, symbol of domestic bliss and home-making, is visible behind them. It is the card of masculine and feminine in balance and can be read metaphorically, in terms of finding what you love in your life."
The Two of Cups card reminds you to open yourself up and allow love in all its forms to flourish. The greatest gifts are the ones that you give. There is peace in duality. When you find what you are lookign for,acknowledge it. Always remember that you are loved.
Love, union, encounter, couple, new alliances.
Meanings differ depending on whether the Two of Cups is right way up or upside-down.
Upright
Harmony of masculine and feminine. Duality making a beautiful whole. The balance of ideas and coming together. The perfect match.
Reversed
False love, confusion and misunderstanding, missing what is right before you. Stubbornness with others. Strong dislike of another.
Loving another without boundaries, an important bond, stepping into something greater.
If you have been shy of speaking your heart to your significant other, it is safe to do so now. The sunrise suggests now it is a good time to go public with your relationship if you haven't already.
Thematic Meanings
The Two of Cups card can reveal particularly relevant meanings if it is read with a focus on the subject being explored in a Tarot reading, as listed here:
Personal Life
Love: The reciprocal feelings of falling in love are available to you at the moment, so take the time to enjoy them.
Work: The relationships between you and your colleagues are excellent. Now is an ideal time to forge new partnerships.
Money: The present moment is the time to double your money.
Divination
Answer: The spotlight is shining on you - take this as a sign that you can act freely, without reservations.
Tip: You are in attraction mode, both in terms of attracting others and being drawn towards them.
Timing: Look out for something that will manifest in two weeks.
Psyche and Soul
Self-Esteem: Believe in yourself and learn that you are worth happiness and success.
Meditation: In your meditation, reflect on the phrase, 'I accept the gift of love.'
Spirituality: The opportunity to fall madly in love with your life is available to you at every moment. Embrace it, court it and seduce it.
Updated
2 February 2025 at 14:25:44