In this chapter of the tarot course we will see, The 2 of Cups and its meanings. What does the 2 of Cups mean in the Tarot? What does the 2 of Cups card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the 2 of Cups card mean upside down or inverted?
The 2 of Cups in the tarot
The Two of Cups is a positive card for all types of unions.
The Two of Cups is a card full of pleasant meanings, good omens and purity of feelings and intentions, related to a partnership, whether in love or business, and of course its meanings are very different when it is reversed.
Graphic description of the card
- The Two of Cups presents in the figure a woman and a man in what appears to be a wedding or some kind of ceremony of union between them.
- They are exchanging the cups they hold in their hands and between them is inserted an ancient symbol, related to medicine and health, such as the caduceus of Hermes.
- At some point the Caduceus can symbolize the healing that each one can find in the other, through the union of individual forces.
- The lion that dominates over the couple represents the fire of attraction and sexual passion, while the two snakes on the caduceus symbolize the light and darkness that coexist within us.
What does the 2 of Cups mean in the Tarot?
The Two of Cups right side up, General Meaning: The two of cups is a positive message for all relationships, partnerships, and new relationships based on mutual respect, a sense of honor, gratification of the members, also finding a strong sense of morality and honor.
The lion whose head appears in the figure of the Two of Cups emphasizes energy, fiery passion and sexual attraction.
When the two of cups appears right side up in a reading, it speaks to us fundamentally of this respect and balance that is or should be in a relationship.
It is the perfect symbol of when two people become one, when you find “the better half” and this is extremely beneficial because the balance and gain is exactly the same for both.
This is a card that indicates attraction. It does not necessarily mean romance but there is a clear sense of romantic attraction even if not on a platonic level. It may represent partnerships or unions of a non-romantic nature as well, depending on the context of other cards, but generally speaking it has more to do with romance.
Therefore, this card is excellent to appear when starting a new relationship where there will be romance, trust, equality and balance, and great respect between both parties. The whole relationship is filled with kindness and gratitude, full trust, and that overriding intention to be one with each other.
The two of cups can mean in many cases a marriage or the making of a commitment, perhaps even a marriage proposal, where always the intention of the parties is sincere and deep, each one of them puts and manifests the best intentions for the other.
If the two of cups refers to a non-loving union, it is also an excellent indication that the relationship will be strongly based on trust and equality, and the intention to do the best possible. If you were thinking of making a business partnership this is one of the best cards you could get.
The two of Cups is not as forceful as the major arcane of The Lovers, because in this case it is about a young relationship, just started, where it cannot be foreseen if they will be able to be maintained over time.
It is a card that speaks of intentions, which are always good, sincere and positive, but we still do not know if they will be enough for the relationship to last.
This card, in spite of representing a couple, symbolizes in a general way the interior of each one, and points out the importance of loving yourself first to be able to love another and also to allow yourself to be loved.
This is a very important aspect that the card points out: that love and respect for oneself is the beginning and the fundamental part of getting others to love and respect us.
What does the Card of the 2 of Cups mean in love?
On the level of love, the two of Cups overturns all its contents. This card represents true love, commitment, and the balance that exists between the parties. It is the ideal card that one expects when starting a new relationship full of romantic dreams, illusions and projects.
However, as we have seen, the card cannot indicate whether this relationship will last over time. The intentions and desire are there, as is all the potential for the relationship to be successful and happy, but we cannot yet know and only with the passage of time will we be able to see the real and concrete results of these pure intentions at the beginning.
The two of cups is also an excellent omen if you are alone, for it heralds the arrival of intense, emotional and deeply sensual passion.
What does the 2 of Cups card mean at work?
It is a very positive card in every way. If you are in search of him, the 2 of Cups announces that you will find him soon and that it will be very fruitful.
If you already have a job, things in it should go very well, with the emphasis on the social and human side.
Relationships are important in a job and in order to develop it in an optimal way we need fluidity in the relationships with our bosses, colleagues or staff in charge.
Relationships based on trust, sincerity and respect always generate very good work results.
It is likely that in your work with this card you will feel very comfortable, at ease, content and that your activities, knowledge and efforts are appreciated and valued.
What does the Card of the 2 of Cups mean for money and finances?
Regarding money and finances it is not a card that announces that you will be swimming in money, but it certainly tells you that there will be a great balance in your finances.
Any kind of business or investment that is made will be balanced and the profits will be fair, in a perfect equality between the effort made and the reward obtained.
Money should not be a problem at this time when the 2 of Cups appears, nothing is surplus but neither is it lacking and at least your primary and essential needs of life are perfectly covered.
What does the Card of the 2 of Cups mean in health?
In terms of health, it indicates that it will be good and refers more to health problems related to the emotional than to the physical.
If you are undergoing treatment or are suffering from an illness, the card may indicate that the doctor or the medical or therapeutic group you are attending is the right one, since as we have seen, the 2 of Cups represents trust in a very graphic way. It is time to trust what you are doing and the people you are dealing with.
What does the 2 of Cups mean spiritually?
It is possible that with the two of cups you feel at one with the universe and all the energies involved in it. This is one of the cards that represents the heart chakra and its opening.
You should feel now in a generous and loving attitude towards others and all living beings in general, and it is a good time for you to share this intense spiritual energy you feel so that everyone can benefit and be nourished by it.
What does the 2 of Cups card upside down or reversed mean?
The Two of Cups reversed, General Meaning: The Two of Cups reversed is a card that brings a strong incidence of the past.
Because in this past you have suffered problems in relationships over trust, equality or respect, it is very possible that now you find yourself with a lot of distrust and resisting to form new relationships, mainly love ones but also commercial unions, partnerships and even friendships.
What you have suffered in the past has turned you into an introverted, suspicious person, who seeks to be protected and feel safe at all times, so you are very reluctant to show your inner self, express your feelings and share them with others, which certainly generates relationship difficulties and a state of discomfort for everyone.
Just as in the right position the two of cup indicated a wedding or a union, when the card is reversed it can indicate something that is broken, a relationship that ends or at least that in that relationship there is no equality or harmony, trust has disappeared, and you are no longer “one”, but now each one is each other.
There can be dishonesty and the dialogue and communication are greatly hindered or have disappeared. There is no understanding and at worst respect has been completely lost.
On another note, the two of drinks may signal that the relationship is more physical and sexual than emotional. This is certainly not a bad thing, but there may not be much to build on going forward.
Everything is focused on fiery passion which may be excellent, but there seem to be no future plans beyond this physical satisfaction of the present, therefore the card may indicate passionate relationships of short duration, fleeting encounters, “touch and go”, with lots of fun and sensuality but no purer emotions and feelings to sustain the relationships over time.
What does the 2 of Cups card reversed mean in love?
In the realm of love, as we have seen, there is great disunity now. Everyone is on their own, going their own way, no longer attending to and wanting to be one with each other, but focused on their own issues and needs.
It could mean that the good intentions of the beginning were soon frustrated and little or nothing has remained of it all. At worst it may indicate dishonesty, disrespect, cold indifference, self-absorption and a high emotional fence that no one can break through.
The positive part of The Two of Cups if it appears inverted, is that it indicates that the unpleasant things that have happened in the past must be overcome and forgiven in order to move forward and if you achieve this, or your partner does, the relationship continues to have good chances of developing.
What does the 2 of Cups reversed card mean at work?
At work, it may indicate that you do not like what you do very much or you like it much less now than before.
Human relationships at work are surrounded by a halo of distrust, there may be intrigue and gossip, and in general you have a feeling of discomfort in everything that involves relating to others or the way in which others relate to you.
The positive thing about this card is that it may indicate that this is a passing thing since with the two of cups we cannot have a vision of the duration in time. It is very likely that these feelings that you have or live, then disappear.
What does the card of the 2 of Cups reversed mean in money and finances?
In money and finances, the 2 of Cups does not show terrible economic problems but it does show that there is a certain imbalance in spending, or between the effort you put into a job and the profit you receive in return.
If it is a partnership it may show that one of the parties is not being completely honest, as well as that you or anyone else is closed off and not giving their opinions and views.
It is of course not a good card for starting or initiating a partnership as well as for investments or business expansions. However, this situation may be temporary and passing.
It is a soft card in its auguries so it does not show that a partner is lying to you blatantly, but that there may be some strange or dishonest situations based mainly on lack of communication, which can be overcome for the common good.
What does the 2 of Cups card reversed in health mean?
Regarding health, the 2 of Cups clearly points to the emotional. You may be resistant to letting yourself be helped or asking for help, as your trust in others is very impaired, and it may clearly be difficult for you to ask for or accept help.
If you are dealing with an illness or ailment, you may want to ask for a second or third opinion.
What does the 2 of Cups card reversed mean spiritually?
Spiritually, it is very important that you focus on a positive attitude now. You are in a time of introspection but you need to find positive elements to hold on to in order to get out of the state you are in.
You must now re-find the sense between your energies and the universal forces involved, re-aligning yourself in things that will restore your confidence, both in yourself and in others. And it is your job alone as no one will do it for you.
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