The Lovers
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It’s that special time of year, time to celebrate the event that us singletons sooo look forward to: Valentine’s Day! I say the last with some irony, because I’m currently on the “nun/monk/spiritual initiates” program, digging my romance with the Divine. (But hey, I’m free Saturday night…) Whether you are single or committed, this is a moment where we look more deeply into our relationship desires. And to expand the picture, this applies to your relationship with the energies of 2012 as well!
So of course, we’re going to explore The Lover’s card! Contrary to first impressions, The Lover’s path is not about romantic love. Here, we reach beyond the flowers and Hallmark cards, into a greater reality: The reality of choice and commitment.
The Lover’s here are shown at a crossroads, indicating a choice or decision. Behind them lie two roads: One is ruled by the Sun–representing innocence, the other by the Moon–representing wisdom. Neither path is right or wrong—both have value—but each represents a different journey or life experience.
Above our lovers is the Archangel Chamuel, the Angel of Love. Chamuel wears a crown of fire, representing the Flames of Desire. Falling in love is like walking into a fire! We may get burned, but in the best sense we learn, grow and hopefully evolve our choices. Through Eros—deep and passionate love—from the heights of intimacy, to the lows of longing and despair, we are transformed. And it’s nice to know that our angel of love, Chamuel, is with us, a divine presence guiding us on our journey.
The story of Adam and Eve is an obvious archetype here. Eve was sublimely naughty (why do we ladies always get the bad rap!?!), she ate the apple from Tree of knowledge of Good and Evil, awaking her desire for knowledge—and her freewill. In the process she and Adam were cast out of Eden into….the real world!
With the shifts and new energies of 2012, we are all at a crossroads of some kind or another. Personally, I’m excited about the amazing opportunities ahead, yet at the same time–there’s no sleeping at the wheel! We’re all in a sense, being cast out of an illusionary Eden and forced to take responsibility for our lives and creations.
And freewill rules the day. Now, at this amazing time on the planet, we have choices (sometimes too many?!), and it is up to us decide our experiences. So, what do you choose? Will you commit to a higher destiny, or will you be swept aside by the winds of fate? Will you take the high road or the low road? Basically, will you act out of fear or out of love?
Ultimately, the Sun and Moon of the Lovers represents the alchemical marriage within—the yin and yang energies within our own being. True union is a responsibility and a commitment—to yourself, others and your path in life.
So take a big bite of that apple, walk into the flames of your desire, and commit to love—whatever form it may take.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Megan
p.s. The Spring Tarot Card Intensive starts March 5th! Go to my Workshops and Events page for more information.
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