With Valentine’s Day just gone, what better time to look at the top ten Tarot cards that indicate love, romance and relationships!
Lovers —The Lovers! Need I say more?! The Lovers is the ultimate Tarot card for love and represents a unique bond and deep connection between two people. Its presence in a reading reflects a very authentic relationship that is built on mutual trust and respect.
Two of Cups—The Two of Cups indicates a strong bond between two people and often reflects the commitment made to one another within a monogamous relationship.
Ten of Cups—The Ten of Cups is typical of a happy family within a warm and loving home. It reflects the presence of deep family values and a feeling of completion, having found the perfect partner and having raised the perfect children.
Four of Wands—The Four of Wands is a card of celebration and a safe and secure home environment. It often reflects a wedding, engagement or other event whereby a relationship is becoming more serious.
Ten of Pentacles—This Ten reflects a well-established relationship (typically a defacto relationship or marriage) and a solid family life.
Ace of Cups—The Ace of Cups heralds a new relationship filled with excitement, joy and happiness. This is the type of bliss you once experienced as a teenager in love, with butterflies in your stomach and a desire to spend every waking minute with your new love.
Knight of Cups—The Knight of Cups is your ‘knight in shining armour’ and appears in a reading when you are being courted or romanced by someone special. He /she is attractive, creative and in touch with his/her feelings – very much the SNAG (sensitive new-age guy) type.
Empress—The Empress is a beautiful, abundant, fertile and expressive woman. She represents sensuality within a relationship and is indicative of a deeply fulfilling connection between you and your partner.
Emperor—The Emperor reflects a very sturdy male figure and may suggest the presence of a long-term partner.
Hierophant—The Hierophant represents tradition, structure and religion. This card can therefore indicate a long-term, committed relationship or marriage that is very traditional.
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Over to you… What Tarot cards do you associate with love? Leave your comments below.
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Octavia,
You are welcome. I’m sorry but I can’t find the link to your question page nor is your question very clear to me. In the first one you wanted my interp about a few cards and your second post (which I was updated via e-mail) is slightly confusing.
If your question is in any other page than this please mention it.
Thanks,
Nalini
Hi Nalini. I was asking you to see what you thought of the 2 readings below:
Question #1: Will I have another baby? I drew:
1. Queen of Pentacles; 2. 6 of Cups; 3. 8 of cups
Question #2: Will I hear from a friend again? I drew:
1. Ace of Wands; 2. Hanged Man; 3. Hermit
Thanks!
Then I was stating that I simply do these for practice as I am not trying to have a baby.
Hi Octavia,
Thanks for your clarification. For starters I could not find your question on this site and could only read it on my inbox message. Sorry.
First, both are essentially yes/no questions. Maybe, you would consider rephrasing them?
Getting down to the spreads.
Queen of Pents / 6 of Cups / 8 of Cups
The first card shows a woman who loves being a mother, loves to take care, has a nurturing and giving nature. The second card is often associated with children and childhood pleasures, the playfulness and innocence. The third card indicates abandonment, disappointment, sadness and resignation.
To sum it up my take would be you loved being a mother or would have loved to be it not one, loved to have taken care and nuture. You find things associated with children and childhood a pleasure. Unfortunately things or situation forces you to abandon the idea with some sadness and resignation. So, the answer is no.
Ace of Wands / Hanged Man / Hermit
The first card tells that aces are seeds of possibilities that can grow if given attention and care. The second card indicates a time of suspension. The third card is that of isolation.
My interp would be though there is this germ of idea in your head about wanting to hear from your friend, it will not happen now. The last two cards have bunch of other meanings but to me what leapt out was suspension and isolation and together both being major arcana cards imparts a strong message.
Hope that answers your questions. Maybe others will chime in and point out if I’m off the mark.
Best,
Nalini
Thanks Nalini!!! Some of the meanings I know and some I don’t. It is true, I do love being a mom – - just not the struggles of being a single mother. I always wanted another child if I had gotten married again. Turning 40 this year and haven’t even met a potential partner, I gave up on that idea. Your interpretation was right!
Octavia,
So sorry to hear that. Know what you mean, I would love to have a child myself and can hear the clock ticking away.
Can’t say I’m very happy about my right interp on this occassion.
Take care,
Nalini
Awww….it’s ok. I do have two. My last pregnancy ended in miscarriage so I had always hoped to try again someday.
The 2nd question about my friend was more for practice. I’m nonchalant about whether I hear from him or not. I read Brigit’s blog about doing 1 card readings and asked if I would hear from a different friend. The card was 10 of cups. I’m confused. Would that indicate that there would be a possible relationship???
I dunno…this whole tarot thing has me confused again. There are so many meanings.
So glad to know that but sorry to hear about your miscarriage. Read and hear that it is always a traumatic experience for women.
10 of cups is also about hope among other things, so it could mean that you are hoping to hear from that friend. Not very different from the 3 card spread, except it gave you a little more details. Now, if you do a CC Spread it will give you further details, so on and so forth…
Trust me, it happens all the times. Only recently I did multiple self spreads on multiple issues and goofed up with every single one. The reason being only saw the positive things and ignored the negative aspects. Things turned out to be very, very bad. So the cards were all correct, I was unable to read them properly.
Happens with some of the very experienced ones too sometimes or the other. So, relax we are on the process of learning. will goof up, will be stumped and learn from our mistakes.
Thank you!!!!
Octavia,
You are welcome. If there is anything else I can help with feel free to post here.
Thanks so much Nalini! I’m glad you said that because I wanted to ask about something else, but didn’t want to be overbearing! LOL
I seem to get a lot of Major Arcana cards when I do a spread. For example, after reading Brigit’s blog about doing less complicated spreads and she used as an example: Should I go to the wedding. I asked the question should I buy the shoes I want. The shoes are $49, down from $99 (yaay haha) but finances are kind of tight. This is what I pulled: The World, Temperance and the 6 of Pentacles.
My interpretation was that a change is coming, be patient and ummm….someone will possibly help me get the shoes or give them to me as a gift???
Hi Octavia,
Thank-you for sharing your Tarot readings, and thank-you to Nalini for responding and helping you with Octavia’s interpretations. You might want to take this conversation offline now, particularly as your readings are not all love or relationship related (i.e. the topic for this blog post). Or, check out tarotforum.net where you can share your readings with other Tarot enthusiasts and enjoy loads of Tarot conversations online.
Warm regards,
Brigit
oh, sorry Brigit…I didn’t realize this was supposed to be relationship related. Thanks for allowing me to share my readings and ask questions in here.
Thanks again, Nalini for all of your help! <3
@ Biddy: Yeah was thinking that our conversation was way removed from the content of this page. Was also wondering if you allow such general conversation (tarot related) in your site. thanks for recommending the other site.
@ Octavia: You are welcome. If you want me to share anything more of what I’ve learnt (mainly from Biddy’s page) can meet you at the site recommended by Biddy or you could lemme know your e-mail or something or (hope not breaking any rules here) can join the Aeclectic Tarot Forum (I’m there). Suit yourself. Thanks and good luck with further tarot knowledge.
Thanks Nalini. This is more of a blog than a forum, so I would definitely recommend using the Aeclectic Forum for Tarot chats. Of course, if your comments are related to the blog topic, please feel free to share them here too.
Biddy,
Thanks very much. I presume you are on AT forum aren’t you, because I think I came across your post/thread somewhere there.
Actually, it was on my mind to suggest Octavia to be of AT forum by was not sure about the rules here and refrained. Some sites, absolutely forbades mention of other sites/blogs etc.
Cheers!
Nalini
Nalini – please email me at taveytave@yahoo.com
Thanks, Brigit, for allowing me to respond.
I need someone to interpret this reading below.
The question was “Should I forget about my ex-boyfriend?” I think that he is my soulmate but it seems as though he is never coming back to me. Anyway, here are the cards that I pulled.
1.) Ace of Wands
2.) Nine of Cups
3.) Ten of Pentacles
Any insight will be helpful.
Brigit or Nalini
I went to the page that discussed what not to ask the tarot so I had to do my reading over again. My question this time was “What role do I play in my ex-boyfriend’s life?” Here are the cards that I pulled.
1.) King of cups (My ex-boyfriend is exactly like this card. I was shocked)
2.) 10 of swords
3.) 3 of cups
None of the cards were reversed. What do you think about this reading and how does it affect me? Thanks!
Akira,
What is it basically that you want the deck to tell you? If there will be reconciliation between you and your boyfriend or what role you play in his life?
If it’s the former then why don’t you try the “Will I Get Back With My Ex Tarot Reading” as suggested by Biddy? You can pull a single card for each position and get a clearer picture.
Here is the spread:
1.How the relationship used to be
2. What lead to the end of the relationship
3. What was the significance of the relationship
4. Where the relationship currently stands
5. What you want from the relationship
6. What your ex wants from the relationship
7. What obstacles need to be overcome to renew the relationship
8. Is this relationship ‘meant to be’
9. Where the relationship is headed in the near future
10. What is your best course of action
However, based on the cards which you’ve pulled my take take would be. Cups are passive and thus the King of Cups could mean you may remain as someone passive in his life. The next card could mean that the worse seems to be over (was the breakup messy and painful?) and he may consider you as a friend in given time. Please note that I’m a beginner and my words may not be the ultimate.
You mentioned that none of the cards were reversed, so do you read Rx or they didn’t appear Rx?
Nalini,
I performed the Will I Get Back With My Ex Tarot Reading” because I do want him back. Here are the cards that I pulled.
1.) The Chariot
2.) Four of Swords (I broke up with him. He didn’t want to. I know that it hurt him very much because he was head of heels in love with me. At the time I was afraid to open my heart because I didn’t want to get hurt. I regret that decision very much.)
3.) The World Reversed
4.) Page of Swords Reversed
5.) The Seven of Wands Reversed
6.) Page of Pentacles
7.) Page of Cups
8.) Five of Cups
9.) The Magician
10.) The Empress
What do you think about this reading and how does it affect me? Like I stated earlier I do believe that this man is my soulmate. If this reading indicates that this isn’t case then I will forget about him. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
Thanks for sharing your reading and being part of the conversation. If you would like to get feedback on your reading, a more appropriate forum might be tarotforum.net where there are literally thousands of eager Tarot enthusiasts ready to help.
Please just keep the comments here related to the post
Warm regards,
Brigit
Brigit
After doing extensive research, I believe that my ex-boyfriend and I will get back together and we are going to be so happy together based on the cards I pulled previously. I will get feedback from others in the mean time. Thanks!
Hi Brigit
Can you give me just a bit of insight? I asked the cards about a guy I’m interested in and pulled 2 of cups and 7 of swords. One card is very positive to me the other very negative. Any thoughts?
Thank you
Might be another relationship that he’s just started that you don’t know about?
Hi, i have just done a celtic cross spread asking if i should have another baby, this is what cards came up
the empress crossed over with 6 cups- position 1 and 2
justice- position 3
5 cups- position 4
2 swords- position 5
8 pentacles- position 6
wheel of fortune- position 7
junon- position 8
knight pentacles- position 9
4 swords- position 10
Would someone help me read this please. Thanks
Please post your readings for interpretation at http://www.tarotforum.net where there are hundreds of Tarot enthusiasts who can help you out.
Thanks, Brigit
what do you think ten of earth as an outcome would exactly be if it was followed and clarified by ace of earth 2 of cups and then major arcana 15? Also the tower and 10 of cups fell out together….I would appreciate an answer to either question thanks!
It sounds very positive. Certainly a focus on creating a committed relationship and putting your plans and goals into action around love.
Tower and 10 of Cups – might be a personal crisis that brings you together.
Also I should note in that reading that the heirophant and emporer turned up and the knight of cups…those were a majority of the cards you listed
Yes, two great cards for a commited, long-term relationship
hi may i ask what does it mean if the the last card in celtic cross is THE TOWER? followed by FOUR OF WANDS?
The Tower simply means that destruction will bring change and creation. Everything may fall apart at the seams, but it will create a better environment for celebration, family and the home life (4 of Wands).
hi…. i need some clarification on my spread… i did a 6-cards spread for my past love and e 5th was “when will a new love appear in my life again?”
i drew “the lovers”.
then in a separate 2-card spread, i asked: -
1. when will i find love again? = page swords (inversed)
2. what will he be like? = 6 pentacles.
thanks =)
I would say that the Lovers is a good sign of meeting the right person in the next relationship. The Page of Swords represents Autumn, but the reversal may suggest some delays around this. Six of Pentacles is a very giving and generous card – he has something you need and has a gift for you.
Thanks Brigit!
Hi biddy,
I was wondering if you could help me. I recently broke up with my boyfriend. However, since then we still talk everyday. My reason for breaking up was because of my own insecurities. We get along amazing. In fact I could even say he is my best friend. However to make a long complicated story short, I had to give myself a break so I would stop sabotaging what we had. I did a 3 card spread on 10/4/12 and got:
1. 9 of swords 2. 9 of wands 3. Ace of cups
Since then I have asked about our relationship on 3 seperate ocassion and each time I have pulled Heirophant. Can you help me interpret this?
9 of Swords is the self-sabotage, as is the 9 of Wands, really. Ace of Cups is a good sign for a new relationship – either a new one with him or someone else. But you need to break out of this cycle first.
Of course, I can’t really do your reading justice here in a short comment. You’re welcome to submit it for an in-depth interpretation with me here – http://www.biddytarot.com/tarotreading/tarot-reading-interpretation/
My question: What’s the potential of me becoming pregnant?
My cards were…
[Past]- The Moon (reversed)
[Present]- Eight of Pentacles
[Future]- The Empress
Please help me with my answer or interpretation.
The Empress is a very motherly card and is often associated with pregnancy. It looks like you’re probably getting more in tune with your menstrual cycle (Moon reversed) and learning more about your most fertile times (Eight of Pentacles) which will lead to positive outcomes. Good luck!
I love a guy , first we are perfectly best friend , and then I love him
)) He’s a Aqua and I’m a Leo ,
)
) I want to know what he feels about me and thinks about me 
)
) can you explain all the meaning to me 
) because what i think is he’s obviously loves me but in reality now we act like we don’t know each other 
and it hurts me alot 
) so if I have mistakes just ignore it haha tks a lot 
lately , I said I love him ( I drew 2 cards about say or not say , the say is the sun and not say is 9 swords ) and he didn’t say anything but telling me that he still love his ex
I’m disappointed then I drew 3 cards
and then : 4 wands / Knight of cups / 10 pens
I’ve recently asked my cards about the past / present / future of this relationship
and then : king of cups / Queen of wands / 10 of cups
I don’t know how to think right now
I’m not really good at english cuz I’m Asian and I’m totally new about tarot
Thank Yu Brigit!!! I’m excited!
Hi,
I love tarot cards. I have started doing readings on my own now. But what are the things I need to keep in mind when I do readings for my ownself, about love & relationships.
Thanks
Namrata
That’s a very broad question! A good place to start is at http://www.biddytarot.com/six-mistakes-reading-tarot-for-yourself/
Hi Brigit,
Can you please interpret this reading for me for a relationship I have just entered into, but somehow, not very sure about:
What kind of a man he is: Eight of Wands
How does he see me: Ten of Wands
What is in store for him: Emperor Reversed
Where are we currently: Ace of Swords
How will this end: Three of Swords
In which direction are we heading: Judgement
What are the things I must keep in mind before making a decision about him: Six of Swords
What should be my final decision for him: King of Pentacles Reversed
Thanks a ton
Namrata
Hi Namrata,
So that I can do your reading interpretation justice, please send it in via http://www.biddytarot.com/tarotreading/tarot-reading-interpretation/
Warm regards, Brigit
Oh yes, an addition- what is going to happen next in my life- Four of Wands
hi
I asked a question from tarot , about my ex and the answer was this:
1: 3 of pentacles
2: 9 of swards
3: the Empress
4: wheel of fortune
5: the world
6: 4 of pentacles
7: ace of swards
8: ace of pentacles
9. the magician
10. the fool
would you please help me to interpret this spread?
i am a beginner and try to learn more….
thank you so much
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