Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”
– Aristotle
Connection, emotional reciprocation, balanced partnership, healthy exchange of feelings, shared respect
Overview
Union, recognition, internal balance of forces, finding someone who is already familiar.
In Hindi, the meaning of the word Namaste can be translated to “The sacred in me acknowledges the sacred in you”. When this greeting is said, you bring your hands flat together (like praying) over the third eye chakra, bring them down to your heart chakra, while bowing. This is due to their belief that the divine spark lives within the heart chakra.
This card is similar in the sense that is two souls recognizing each other. It is the point beyond initial interest, and into infatuation. Little else in the world may matter to you right now than discovering more about an individual. An alliance has been created in the material world, a relationship, partnership or spiritually connected friendship. This is a person you have chemistry with, and the alchemy you are creating is breathing life into you.
Symbolism
Two people stand on solid ground, offering their cups to one another. One is dressed in white and the other is dressed in yellow, each adorned with crowns on their head. One crown is of flowers, the other is a laurel. Between them , two snakes intertwine to meet a lions head with wings. The ground the pair stand on is stable, and behind them a hill with a house.
Meaning
Like the lovers, the two of cups is not always about romantic aspirations. It’s also about partnerships of any kind. Look at it like a shared goal between two people, and the willingness to accomplish said goal. Whether this is in business, in love, in spiritual union or sharing the same artistic passion.
Connection
You have the rare moment to share deep connection with another person. If you’ve ever had a friend who you could communicate entire sentences with, in just a single look— this is that kind of connection. Your souls can speak to one another without words. This is the nature of the connection, whether it’s friendship, love, business or otherwise; the two of you are always on the same page.
Emotional reciprocation
The feelings will flow both ways. There is mutual attraction in this situation, whether it’s romantic or a vibe. Regardless, you are lucky to have this moment with this person. Cherish them like a blessing from the universe and it will never fail.
Balanced partnership
The give and take in a partnership is equal, the duo in question keep each other in mind always. They consider how the other would feel before acting, or making decisions. This is a blessing to have in a world built on greed and selfishness.
Healthy exchanges
Nothing but light here. The exchanges between two individuals is as healthy as it can get. There’s kindness, consideration, and love flowing untempered, and it’s never taken for granted. Consider how you can improve all your relationships base on the evidence of this one.
Shared respect
You would never betray this person, and you can trust they’ll never betray you. This is someone you can trust to defend you in your absence.
Taking on Karmic debt of another
In Buddhist traditions, it is said that when you take on a person in your personal life, and thus into your heart, that you take on some of that person’s Karma. This goes for relationships, friendships and partners alike. Their burdens are your burdens, their debts are your debts.
Union of souls
This is that moment when two souls meet and bond with one another in a way that makes them unforgettable. People we end up having deep attachments to and thinking fondly of throughout all stages of our life.
Seeing eye to eye
The Two of cups is that moment when you share your energy with another person, and they leave their energy on you.
Internally balanced
The two of cups, much like the lovers can symbolize internal balance within yourself. That you are supporting yourself through and through, and that you are whole all on your own. IT symbolizes a moment of peace and clarity in life, brimming over with confidence and self love.
Tempering your hearts capacity
You are tempering and moderating your emotional capacity between your loved ones and yourself, which is symbolic of being at the pinnacle of emotional wellness.
The Two Of Cups Reversed
The greatest distance between two people is misunderstanding
-Aristotle
Imbalance, miscommunication, emotional mismatch, one-sided effort, broken harmony
Overview
Like all reversed cards, this could mean that you are experiencing the opposite version of the two of cups. If the two of cups is union, that is the dissolving of that union.
Some people tend to read reversals in a different way. This could be the emerging of a union, the delay in one, or one that was missed. In some cases, the reversed position can mean something is unfolding or developing. It does not necessarily mean it has failed, but has not occurred yet. While you may have seen the soul of this person, they may not have seen yours yet. The connection is there but not the depth.
Meaning
Miscommunication
Something between you and someone else has created a major rift in the foundation of your union. Somewhere along the line, there was a misunderstanding that caused the two of you to turn away from one another.
There could be the opportunity to recover lost ground if you’re willing to put in the world and speak to one another calmly. If you both speak from your heart and your souls will see eye to eye. If even one of you speaks from the ego, things will continue to go awry.
Emotional mismatch
The emotional needs that this partnership requires to flourish aren’t being met. In terms of love languages, both partners are fluent in different tongues.
There are two options, cut your losses or learn to speak a different language. The amount of work you’re willing to put in will equate to how much love flows between you two, and how much time has been invested until this point.
One-sided effort
Is one of you pulling more weight than the other? Do you dote on your lover more than they do you? If the relationship feels something left of center, it’s time to speak up about it. Hopefully, this hasn’t become an engrained habit in neglecting you, and can be your union can be recovered.
Old habits die hard, give them a couple chances to actually change their own conditioning. When it’s evidence nothing is going to change, then exit stage left without a backwards glance.
Broken Peace
Conflict has arisen that has broken the peace between you and someone else. What used to be harmonious and warm has turned into an all out war. If you are willing to exercise empathy, things can come back stronger than before.
Union Seperation
There is going to be a Separation somewhere in your life, be it between you and a partner, you and a friend or a friend and their significant other. This separation can have nothing to do with you and be an influence of someone on the outside, such as your boss if the surrounding cards speak for it.
Internally speaking…
Internal Imbalance
Either way, there is about a very evident shift of internal power in the situation. It won’t be something evident. There maybe a compensation for weakness or an increase in responsibility as a response to weakness.
Internal Separation
This separation may also pertain to yourself directly, where you feel like you lost a person who was helping you hold the world up. Depending on the surrounding cards, you’ll find in what are of your life will suffer the most from this influence, and even how to deal with it directly.
Change in Demographic
The Demographic is about to shift, where ever you are. There will be a lack of balance in different departments that will need an increase of support.
