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I wonder how many folks think of their own special partners and significant others when the "Two of Cups" comes up in a reading? I know I can't help but think of my husband...happily married for 27 years and counting...thank the God/Goddess. Robin's Two of Cups features a decidedly joyous, starry-eyed, and over-the-moon- happy couple. Robin informs us in her book that she chose to draw a man and a woman, especially emphasizing them as "opposites;" drawn with different hair coloring, etc.; with their respective clothing of colors that represent their unique personalities: He ~ red and gold to stand for the "sun, the will and the conscious mind." She ~ blue and silver to stand for the "moon, intuition and the unconscious." And it's no surprise to me, given Robin's continued use of fish in the suit of Cups, that fish adorn the woman's skirt, "...to show that she is at home with her deep emotions...AND...to show that she is also aware of the passionate, vibrant side of things." But just because a man and woman are depicted on the Two of Cups, as a reader I'm not chained to thinking that couples are only that particular mix. That said, I feel the Two of Cups could be referring to ANY combinations of gender, age, race, culture, etc.
The Two of Cups personifies two entities with their own unique qualities coming together as one...with the hopes of uniting the best of both entities into an even stronger, more vibrant whole. Not necessarily do these two people have to be lovers or intimate. In fact, they may be partners in a business, two friends, two family members, etc. In addition, I question whether they need to be two people at all...why not two nations, two groups, two companies, two anything?! Why not, indeed!!
If the Two of Cups came up in a reading, perhaps it signifies that someone/something would benefit by joining with someone/something else. If reversed, it could indicate that this is not so or not the time to do so or it may even emphasize the actual severing of a relationship/pact. Upright, maybe the Two of Cups alerts the reader/querent that a particular, significant someone may be entering one's life (or they're already present, waiting to be noticed and appreciated!) Upright, the Two of Cups could represent peace or healing between two opposites. Reversed, possibly trust has been, is or in danger of being broken; the truce...if there was one...called off.
I like to look at other cards that show up in a reading and see if I can see a relationship between them. How interesting it would be if the Two of Cups appeared with the Magician: Lots of sparks, magick and energy flowing! Or how about the Two of Cups with Robin's Temperance card: Maybe a relationship is moving way too fast or is out of control? Then there's the Two of Cups and the Lovers: ooh la la!!
The Two of Cups personifies two entities with their own unique qualities coming together as one...with the hopes of uniting the best of both entities into an even stronger, more vibrant whole. Not necessarily do these two people have to be lovers or intimate. In fact, they may be partners in a business, two friends, two family members, etc. In addition, I question whether they need to be two people at all...why not two nations, two groups, two companies, two anything?! Why not, indeed!!
If the Two of Cups came up in a reading, perhaps it signifies that someone/something would benefit by joining with someone/something else. If reversed, it could indicate that this is not so or not the time to do so or it may even emphasize the actual severing of a relationship/pact. Upright, maybe the Two of Cups alerts the reader/querent that a particular, significant someone may be entering one's life (or they're already present, waiting to be noticed and appreciated!) Upright, the Two of Cups could represent peace or healing between two opposites. Reversed, possibly trust has been, is or in danger of being broken; the truce...if there was one...called off.
I like to look at other cards that show up in a reading and see if I can see a relationship between them. How interesting it would be if the Two of Cups appeared with the Magician: Lots of sparks, magick and energy flowing! Or how about the Two of Cups with Robin's Temperance card: Maybe a relationship is moving way too fast or is out of control? Then there's the Two of Cups and the Lovers: ooh la la!!