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The Lovers: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, The Lovers speak of choice and union. Next to other cards they show that the situation is tied to a relationship or to an important decision made with the heart.

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Element: Air
Astrology: Gemini
Pairs with the Major Arcana: 21

The Lovers combined with the suits

Wands

With Wands: passion, attraction, shared goals.

Swords

With Swords: a difficult choice, arguments in the couple.

Pentacles

With Pentacles: a choice involving money, a shared household.

The Lovers and the Major Arcana

The Lovers + The Fool
A new feeling, love at first sight. Also a bold choice made with the heart rather than with calculation.
In love The start of a romance, lightness and mutual attraction.
The Lovers + The Magician
A conscious choice in love: the person knows what they want and acts on it. A memorable new acquaintance.
In love Initiative in love, a confession of feelings, the first step.
The Lovers + The High Priestess
Hidden feelings and a secret choice. There is an attraction no one is talking about yet, or a choice being made with something other than the head.
In love A secret love, an unspoken feeling.
The Lovers + The Empress
Love in full bloom: deep feelings, tenderness, attraction. Sometimes a pregnancy.
In love A happy, passionate and tender relationship.
The Lovers + The Emperor
A choice between duty and feeling. Sometimes a serious man who chooses the relationship.
In love A stable relationship with a strong partner.
The Lovers + The Hierophant
Marriage, a wedding, making the relationship official. Also a choice based on values and traditions.
In love A wedding, a blessing on the union.
The Lovers + The Chariot
The choice is made, and things start moving. A joint project, a move, a trip for two.
In love The relationship develops quickly; moving in together.
The Lovers + Strength
Love that calls for patience and gentleness. Feelings are tested and grow stronger.
In love A tender, lasting relationship.
The Lovers + The Hermit
A choice between the relationship and yourself. Sometimes a need to be alone to understand your feelings.
In love Temporary distance, a separation.
The Lovers + Wheel of Fortune
A fateful meeting, a destined love. A choice that changes your life.
In love A fateful acquaintance.
The Lovers + Justice
An honest choice, a carefully weighed decision. Making the relationship official, a contract.
In love A relationship of equals, marriage.
The Lovers + The Hanged Man
Indecision; the choice is postponed. A sacrifice for love.
In love Uncertainty, waiting in the relationship.
The Lovers + Death
The end of a relationship or a choice that closes the door on the past. Feelings transform.
In love A breakup or a radical change for the couple.
The Lovers + Temperance
Harmony, reconciliation, mutual understanding. A relationship in balance.
In love A harmonious union, making up after a quarrel.
The Lovers + The Devil
Passion, temptation, dependence in a relationship. A choice made under the sway of temptation.
In love A passionate affair, infidelity, codependency.
The Lovers + The Tower
A sudden breakup or shock in the relationship. A choice that brings your familiar world crashing down.
In love A breakup, infidelity coming to light.
The Lovers + The Star
Love, hope, inspiration. Feelings that heal.
In love A bright, romantic love.
The Lovers + The Moon
Deception in love, illusions, jealousy. A choice made in a fog.
In love Mistrust, a hidden rival.
The Lovers + The Sun
Happy love, joy, mutual feelings. One of the best combinations for relationships.
In love Mutual, happy love; a wedding.
The Lovers + Judgement
Love returns, a second chance. A past relationship is rekindled.
In love Reconciliation, an ex comes back.
The Lovers + The World
A harmonious union, complete mutual understanding, marriage.
In love The perfect couple, fulfillment.

The Lovers and the Minor Arcana

The Lovers + Ace of Wands
A flash of passion, the start of a romance, strong mutual attraction.
The Lovers + Two of Wands
A choice between two options in love, or plans for a shared future.
The Lovers + Three of Wands
A long-distance relationship or one with someone from another city.
The Lovers + Four of Wands
An engagement, a wedding, starting a life together.
The Lovers + Five of Wands
Rivalry in love, competing for a partner’s attention.
The Lovers + Six of Wands
Victory in love, mutual feeling, pride in your partner.
The Lovers + Seven of Wands
Protecting the relationship from other people’s interference.
The Lovers + Eight of Wands
A relationship developing at whirlwind speed, love at first sight.
The Lovers + Nine of Wands
Mistrust in a relationship, fear of being hurt again.
The Lovers + Ten of Wands
A relationship that has become a burden; one partner carries everything.
The Lovers + Page of Wands
A new crush, flirting, an invitation to a date.
The Lovers + Knight of Wands
A passionate romance, falling in love suddenly.
The Lovers + Queen of Wands
An attractive, passionate woman; love.
The Lovers + King of Wands
A passionate man, love, a proposal.
The Lovers + Ace of Cups
New love, mutual attraction, the start of a romance.
The Lovers + Two of Cups
Mutual love, a serious choice in favor of the relationship.
The Lovers + Three of Cups
A celebration of love, a wedding; sometimes a third person in the relationship.
The Lovers + Four of Cups
Indifference in the relationship, feelings cooling.
The Lovers + Five of Cups
Disappointment in love, regret over a choice.
The Lovers + Six of Cups
First love, a romance with someone from the past.
The Lovers + Seven of Cups
Choosing between several admirers, romantic illusions.
The Lovers + Eight of Cups
Leaving a relationship, a breakup.
The Lovers + Nine of Cups
The wish for love will come true; mutual feeling.
The Lovers + Ten of Cups
A happy marriage, love for a lifetime.
The Lovers + Page of Cups
A declaration of love, a romantic proposal.
The Lovers + Knight of Cups
A romantic proposal, love.
The Lovers + Queen of Cups
A loving, tender woman.
The Lovers + King of Cups
A loving, faithful man.
The Lovers + Ace of Swords
An honest decision in a relationship, a clear choice.
The Lovers + Two of Swords
A hard choice in love, wavering between two people.
The Lovers + Three of Swords
A love triangle, infidelity, jealousy.
The Lovers + Four of Swords
A break in the relationship, time to think.
The Lovers + Five of Swords
A quarrel in the couple, a struggle for the upper hand.
The Lovers + Six of Swords
Leaving together with a partner.
The Lovers + Seven of Swords
Infidelity, a secret relationship.
The Lovers + Eight of Swords
A relationship in which the person feels trapped.
The Lovers + Nine of Swords
Anxiety in the relationship, jealousy.
The Lovers + Ten of Swords
A painful breakup, betrayal.
The Lovers + Page of Swords
Checking up on a partner, jealousy.
The Lovers + Knight of Swords
A whirlwind romance, pressure.
The Lovers + Queen of Swords
A woman who finds it hard to open up in love.
The Lovers + King of Swords
A sensible partner.
The Lovers + Ace of Pentacles
A profitable choice, a financial partnership.
The Lovers + Two of Pentacles
A choice between two options in love or in money.
The Lovers + Three of Pentacles
Working together with a partner.
The Lovers + Four of Pentacles
Possessiveness in a relationship.
The Lovers + Five of Pentacles
Relationship difficulties caused by money.
The Lovers + Six of Pentacles
Generosity in a relationship.
The Lovers + Seven of Pentacles
A relationship that requires patience.
The Lovers + Eight of Pentacles
Working on the relationship.
The Lovers + Nine of Pentacles
Independence in a relationship.
The Lovers + Ten of Pentacles
A marriage of convenience or a well-off marriage.
The Lovers + Page of Pentacles
Serious intentions in a relationship.
The Lovers + Knight of Pentacles
A reliable partner.
The Lovers + Queen of Pentacles
A reliable, caring partner.
The Lovers + King of Pentacles
A reliable, financially secure partner.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of The Lovers and Death mean?

The end of a relationship or a choice that closes the door on the past. Feelings transform. In love: a breakup or a radical change for the couple.

What does the combination of The Lovers and The Sun mean?

Happy love, joy, mutual feelings. One of the best combinations for relationships. In love: mutual, happy love; a wedding.

What does the combination of The Lovers and The Tower mean?

A sudden breakup or shock in the relationship. A choice that brings your familiar world crashing down. In love: a breakup, infidelity coming to light.

How does The Lovers combine with the Minor Arcana?

With Wands: passion, attraction, shared goals. With Cups: mutual love, deep feelings. With Swords: a difficult choice, arguments in the couple. With Pentacles: a choice involving money, a shared household.