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A young man and woman face each other and exchange cups. Between them rises a caduceus topped by a winged lion head, with a house on a hill behind them. Two of Cups
Cups

Two of Cups

partnershipmutual attractionconnection

A meaningful connection is highlighted, built on mutual respect and genuine feeling. What you give is met in kind.

Love Attraction, commitment or a deepening bond between equals.

Honeysuckle · Greenaway 1884: "Generous and devoted affection."
Symbols in the glass
  • Exchanged cups mutual feeling, give and take
  • Caduceus harmony between two forces and healing connection
  • Winged lion passion lifted by care
  • Facing figures equality and mutual respect

A young man and woman face each other and exchange cups. Between them rises a caduceus topped by a winged lion head, with a house on a hill behind them.

Deeper lore
Element
Water
Astrology
Venus in Cancer (decan 0-10°)
Dates
21 Jun to 1 Jul
Golden Dawn title
Lord of Love
Number
Two, union: two hearts meeting, mutual attraction and partnership.
Names
Two of Cups · Deux de Coupes · 圣杯二
Waite, 1911

Waite: "love, passion, friendship, affinity, union, concord, sympathy". Waite gives no separate reversed reading.

What does a truly balanced connection look like for you?

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For reflection and entertainment. Meanings follow the Smith-Waite tradition.