Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post reflecting my practical experience with the Lovers Tarot card, written in a casual, conversational style, focusing on my personal journey and insights:
The Lovers Tarot Card: My Hands-On Experience
So, I’ve been diving deep into tarot lately, really trying to get a feel for each card, not just memorizing meanings. And lemme tell ya, “The Lovers” card? It’s been a trip.
First off, I actually sat down and meditated on the card. Like, really looked at it. The Rider-Waite version, you know? Adam, Eve, the angel above… At first, I just saw the obvious stuff: love, partnerships, choices. Duh. But I wanted more, I wanted to feel what this card was about.
Then, I decided to do a reading for myself, specifically asking about a creative project I’ve been struggling with. Pulled “The Lovers,” upright. My initial reaction was, “Oh, great, does this mean I need to find a collaborator?” Because that’s the easy interpretation, right? Partnership equals collaboration.
But I paused. Remembered that meditation. And it hit me: maybe the partnership wasn’t with someone else, but with myself. Like, my logical brain and my creative soul needed to get on the same page. There was this internal conflict, a choice I wasn’t acknowledging: keep playing it safe, or take a risk and really go for it.
To dig deeper, I tried a three-card spread: “What’s the conflict?”, “What’s the choice?”, and “What’s the outcome?” Got some interesting cards! The conflict was the Five of Pentacles, feeling insecure and lacking resources. The choice was, yep, “The Lovers.” And the outcome? The Sun! That felt pretty damn good.
- Digging into the Five of Pentacles, I realized I was letting fear of failure hold me back. I was so focused on what I didn’t have (time, money, experience) that I wasn’t seeing what I did have (passion, a good idea, stubbornness).
- “The Lovers” as the choice? It solidified the idea that I had to make a conscious decision. To actively choose to align my values with my actions. To stop half-assing it and commit.
- And The Sun? That gave me hope. Indicated that if I made the right choice, I could achieve success, joy, and fulfillment. It was like the universe was saying, “Dude, go for it!”
So, what did I do? I blocked out dedicated time each day to work on my project. No excuses. I stopped comparing myself to others. And I started focusing on the joy of creating, not just the end result.
Has it been easy? Hell no. There are still days I wanna throw in the towel. But now, when I feel that doubt creeping in, I remember “The Lovers.” I remember that I made a choice. A conscious decision to align with my true self and pursue my passion.
I even started journaling about it. Just dumping all my thoughts and feelings onto paper. It helped me clarify my intentions and stay focused on my goals. It was amazing to me how this card help me. Before I was so lost and unorganized in my thoughts.
The Takeaway
My experience with “The Lovers” taught me that it’s not just about romantic love. It’s about making choices, aligning your values, and finding harmony within yourself. It’s about recognizing the power of partnership, whether it’s with another person or with different aspects of your own being.
I’m still learning, still experimenting, but this card has definitely become a favorite. It’s a reminder that even when faced with tough decisions, we always have the power to choose our own path. It’s not just love but choice, internal conflict, and finding a partner in the most unlikely places, even in ourselves. That’s what I’ve learned recently.
