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Two of Cups, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

Two of Cups in love

A meeting of equals, with two people exchanging cups under the caduceus.

  • connection
  • partnership
  • mutual respect

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

A meeting of equals, with two people exchanging cups under the caduceus. In a relationship, it suggests mutual respect, honesty and shared feeling. If you are single, a balanced, reciprocal connection may appear. Cherish a bond where both give and receive.

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▼Reversed

Imbalance, miscommunication or a bond drifting apart. In a relationship, one person may give more than the other, or words are misunderstood. If you are single, you may idealise someone who has not shown the same care. Talk plainly about what each of you needs.

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Advice

Meet the other person as an equal. Listen, share honestly and build trust.

Reversed: Address the imbalance directly. Say what you need and listen to what they need.

A question to reflect on

Is what I give and what I receive in balance?

Reversed: Where is the exchange between us uneven?

Two of Cups: common questions

What does Two of Cups mean in love?

A meeting of equals, with two people exchanging cups under the caduceus. In a relationship, it suggests mutual respect, honesty and shared feeling. If you are single, a balanced, reciprocal connection may appear. Cherish a bond where both give and receive.

What does Two of Cups reversed mean in love?

Imbalance, miscommunication or a bond drifting apart. In a relationship, one person may give more than the other, or words are misunderstood. If you are single, you may idealise someone who has not shown the same care. Talk plainly about what each of you needs.

What advice does Two of Cups give?

Meet the other person as an equal. Listen, share honestly and build trust.

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