| One of the most common inquiries during a Tarot | | | | be willing to work things out with your partner. A |
| reading typically concerns matters of romance and | | | | new perspective and sense of purpose can add |
| partnerships. Naturally, people consult the Tarot for | | | | valuable information for both you and your partner. |
| answers about love. One would expect that most | | | | Death Tarot Card Meanings in a Love Tarot Reading |
| people would want knowledge about their future love | | | | Death is not an ending, but rather is a part of a |
| life: who and when that special somebody would be | | | | larger cycle. Although Death is often associated with |
| entering their life. Yet, many come to the Tarot for | | | | something that is destructive, it really is an |
| guidance about a current relationship. Typically, these | | | | opportunity for something much greater. |
| are the relationships that have reached a stalemate. | | | | Death plants the seeds for the growth of |
| In these cases, the relationships have lost their sense | | | | tomorrow. Death is an act of generosity as |
| of direction or purpose. | | | | it cleanses and purges the remnants of our old lives. |
| The Tarot has an exceptional ability to uncover the | | | | Traditionally, Death is the card of transformation. It |
| areas in a relationship that are struggling. More | | | | signifies the commencement of profound change. |
| importantly, the Tarot can identify the key issues | | | | In a Tarot reading, the Death card indicates that |
| that are going on within each partner. This often | | | | another life cycle has ended and a new cycle has |
| refers to each individual's emotional development, | | | | begun. It can refer to the completion of important |
| expectations, and past experiences that are being | | | | life stages or relationships. However, it often |
| projected into the relationship. One would hope that | | | | symbolizes metamorphosis. It is the rebirth of one's |
| the Tarot would tell us exactly what we need to do | | | | psyche. Old beliefs and ideas are discarded for new |
| in order to bring harmony back into a relationship. In | | | | ones. In essence, it is a metaphorical death, not a |
| truth, this is not always the case. More often than | | | | literal one. In a tarot reading, Death refers to a |
| not, the Tarot only opens the door to our own inner | | | | transformation that occurs at one's deepest core. |
| knowledge. Each individual holds the answers that | | | | One common association to the Death Tarot card is |
| they need. The Tarot is a conduit, a divinatory tool | | | | the dissipation of a romantic relationship. This is |
| that enables you to access your unconscious and | | | | particularly true for relationships that have come to a |
| higher self. In the end, you are always your own | | | | standstill. This is not always the case. Death is a |
| best guide. | | | | wake up call. It is reminding us to open our eyes and |
| When utilizing the Tarot for answers on a relationship, | | | | embrace the world around us. In this regard, it may |
| it is important to recognize that there are some | | | | refer to our own lack of perspective. The Death card |
| significant cards that often question your intentions | | | | encourages you to take a good look at your |
| and motivations. These cards often reflect important | | | | relationship. It's quite likely that your old methods of |
| crossroads that require you to look within yourself to | | | | communicating have become outdated. It's important |
| make important decisions. They encourage you to | | | | to acknowledge the areas that you are feeling stuck. |
| take a good hard look at your relationship and ask | | | | The goal is to find a new perspective, a new way of |
| yourself if this relationship is something that is in your | | | | seeing, that will enable the relationship to merge into |
| best interest. It's important to remember what the | | | | something new. |
| Tarot teaches us. They are there to guide us on our | | | | In some aspects, the Death card signifies a need to |
| path. They are always a reflection of our level of | | | | let go. Relationships that resist change tend to get |
| personal growth and emotional development. In some | | | | lost and lose momentum. It is at this point that a |
| cases, the Tarot is there to redirect us, to remind us | | | | relationship must be willing to let go of its old identity |
| that we have made the wrong choice or have | | | | to form a new one. Major change is inevitable. It's |
| become blinded to our own truths. | | | | time to broaden your perspectives and explore new |
| Although the Suit of Cups often plays an important | | | | areas and interest that bring you together on an |
| role in Love Tarot, they are not the only cards that | | | | entirely new level. |
| depict relationship issues. As I mentioned before, | | | | Two of Swords Tarot Card Meanings in a Love |
| there are other significant cards that require you to | | | | Tarot Reading |
| ask yourself some important questions. Some of | | | | The Two of Swords is often associated with denial. |
| them our rather obvious like the Three of Swords, | | | | It often indicates an impasse or stalemate. Its |
| the Devil or the Lover. However, there are some | | | | traditional imagery depicts a women holding up two |
| that are unobvious. These are the cards of the | | | | swords while blindfolded. In this context, the blind fold |
| Hermit, Death, and the Two of Swords. | | | | is self-imposed. She has clearly chosen to remain |
| The Hermit Tarot Card Meanings in a Love Tarot | | | | oblivious to the environment that surrounds her. The |
| Reading | | | | Two of Swords is also associated to indecision or an |
| Traditionally, the Hermit is the seeker of truth and | | | | inability to make an important choice. It is clear that |
| wisdom. He often represents the seeker's journey | | | | she is avoiding an important truth. She has created a |
| into the unknown. The Hermit's path is a shadowy | | | | false sense of reality and is choosing to live in a state |
| one. The lantern he carries is symbolic of the mirror | | | | of oblivion. This reality offers her a moment of |
| to our own selves. This is wisdom that is within in all | | | | peace. However, this does not negate the existence |
| of us. It is the power to see ourselves as we truly | | | | of the necessity of choosing a new path. At some |
| are. | | | | point, the weight of the Swords will become too |
| Another common interpretation of the Hermit is the | | | | much to bear and she will be forced to face the |
| wise old man or advisor. In this respect, he is the | | | | reality of the situation. |
| messenger of truth, revealing the importance of | | | | In terms of relationships, the Two of swords often |
| forethought and circumspection. Since the Hermit can | | | | reveals the barriers you have placed between you |
| be a carrier of light, he is there to share his | | | | and your partner. This is the nature of the stalemate. |
| knowledge and light the path for others. He guides | | | | You have emotionally shut down or the relationship |
| the seeker towards self-knowledge and | | | | has become resistant to compromise. In this case, |
| self-acceptance. | | | | there are often issues of inner conflict or confusion |
| When The Hermit is drawn a love Tarot reading, he | | | | about the relationship. |
| typically represents a need to pause. This is a time | | | | The issues your relationship is struggling with will not |
| for evaluation. In terms of a relationship that has | | | | be found through outside influences. The Two of |
| come to a crossroad, the Hermit encourages you to | | | | Swords urges you to once again go inward. It is time |
| go within and find your truth. The Hermit may | | | | to face your inner conflicts. To move beyond your |
| indicate that your focus on your relationship will need | | | | current stalemate, balance must be restored. This is |
| to shift. This is not the time to make your | | | | often achieved by exploring the past experiences |
| relationship a priority. You would be better served by | | | | that are influencing your current situation. The Two |
| allowing yourself the freedom to do some soul | | | | of Swords encourages you to get honest with |
| searching. Although there may be some loneliness, | | | | yourself and with your partner. The ultimate goal is |
| the ultimate goal would be a transformative | | | | to communicate and speak your truth. |
| experience. After a period of introspection, you may | | | | |