Two of Cups
Two of Cups Tarot Card Meanings
UPRIGHT: Unified love, partnership, mutual attraction
Upright Two Of Cups
If the Ace of Cups represents the flow of love from within, the Two of Cups is the flow of love between two people. With this card, you are creating deep connections and partnerships, based on shared values, compassion, and unconditional love. While these relationships are still in the early stages, they have the potential to grow and develop into something deeply fulfilling and rewarding in the long-term. You have mutual respect and appreciation for one another, and together you reach higher planes of consciousness and understanding.
When the Two of Cups card appears in a Tarot reading, you may enter a new partnership, perhaps with a lover, friend or business partner. You are both focused on creating a relationship that is mutually beneficial, one that will create a win-win situation for both parties. You see ‘eye to eye’ and appreciate what each other can bring to the table.
In a romantic relationship, the Two of Cups shows a blossoming new union based on mutual attraction. There is both a physical and soul connection that leaves you giddy and weak at the knees. You bring out the best in each other and lift each other to even higher levels of potential. The exchange of emotion is heartfelt, and you are both willing to do whatever it takes to support one another. In some cases, the Two of Cups can refer to a marriage, proposal or engagement.
In a business partnership, the Two of Cups is a sign you are both on the same wavelength and share a similar vision for the venture you are creating together. You may not have the same skills as each other, but you create a beautiful synergy when you work together. For example, one of you may be talented at sales and marketing while the other excels at managing the business's operations. A partnership like this – built on trust, harmony, and mutual respect – is likely to succeed so long as you continue to communicate with one another and focus on your shared alignment. (Though, it never hurts to have a contract or agreement in place to ensure this dreamy business partnership continues this way.)
Upright Love Meaning
Starting a relationship, mutually beneficial relationship, working together as a team
Attraction and coming together is signaled by the 2 of Cups tarot love meaning. This card encourages the beginnings of partnerships of any kind, and the harmony that arises when two people come together to work in unity. This card also suggest a relationship that is mutually beneficial, one where the partners encourage one another to do their very best. If you’re already in a relationship, you may find that this time brings better communication, balance and amicability. You may be able to better cooperate at this time. Try and be aware of your partners and your own talents; give each other trust to do things that are your strengths. The 2 of Cups is all about partnerships that build up each individual person, while being together.
Upright Career Meaning
Good relationships with colleagues, helpful business partnership
The upright 2 of Cups is strongly associated with positive relationships, meaning that when it comes to your career, you may find that your relationships with your colleagues or business partners can be particularly strong right now. You may find support and harmony in the people around you. It should be especially comforting to those who were debating starting a business partnership. The card signifies that this new partnership will be fruitful and that you will work well together. Oftentimes, the two of cups is associated with romantic relationships, but this is very rarely applicable to the career setting, but if you have recently been interested in someone you met through work, it can also signal happiness in that relationship as well. Just be aware of the risks when it comes to mixing pleasure and work.
Upright Finances Meaning
Balanced finances, financial security, not financially stressed
The two of cups can suggest stable financial situations; this doesn’t quite signal wealth, but it indicates financial security for a period of time. It would be unwise to treat this card as a sign of boundless fortune, since pointedly, this card is rather instead about reliability. As the twos always signal balance, it is likely that you’ll be having enough funds coming in to cover what you spend. It is however still advised to be wise with your money so that this period of stability will last. If you spend outside of your means or are otherwise reckless, there is no reason to believe those behaviors would go unpunished. Instead of spending, take a moment to remind yourself that you are not under financial stress right now, that is its own reward.
Reversed Two of Cups Tarot Card Meanings
REVERSED: Self-love, break-ups, disharmony, and distrust.
Reversed Two Of Cups
At its essence, the reversed Two of Cups is about self-love. Love, in any form, starts with love for yourself. When you love yourself unconditionally, you accept and appreciate who you are, and you respect and honour the most authentic version of yourself. You welcome a life of happiness because you fundamentally believe you deserve it (and you're right!). When you come from this place of self-love, self-acceptance, and self-respect, you will have more fulfilling, loving relationships with others. It all starts with self-love.
Here’s the thing: if you don’t love yourself, you’ll end up projecting that lack onto others, becoming clingy and attached, attracting the wrong kinds of relationships to you, or worse, ending up in harmful situations. Here is the shadow side of the Two of Cups reversed. So, before you seek out your Prince Charming or tie the knot with your lifetime love, make sure you’ve filled your cup with all that beautiful love juice for yourself first. To find fulfilment in your life and relationships, find the love within you and give it to yourself. No other person, material possession, or accomplishment can do it for you.
The Two of Cups reversed can sometimes signal a break-up or a falling out. You are out of sync with each other and don‘t share the same emotional connection you did in the past. You may notice a lack of trust and being open with one another is proving difficult. Communication may be restricted or withheld, and the energy flow between you stifled. To turn this situation around, open up, share, and hold a safe space for one another to express your feelings. Even with one conversation, you can shift the energy flow dramatically.
Reversed Love Meaning:
Relationship imbalance, codependency, uneven power dynamics
Something isn’t quite right when the reversed 2 of Cups card shows up in a love tarot reading. Either the two of you are becoming too co-dependent on each other, unable to develop each person’s unique talents, or the balance between two partners can be upset with uneven power dynamics. If you’re in a relationship, always make sure to nurture your own and your partner’s individuality; the two of you are different people, with different interests and needs. Being who you are, on your own, will bring more to the relationship than if you were identical to your partner. Sometimes, this card can also point to the pursuit of love at the expense of all else.
Reversed Career Meaning:
Bad business partnerships, tension and conflict with colleagues
While the upright two of cups is indicative of strong, positive relationships, the opposite is true of the reversed two of cups. If you are in a business partnership, you may be dealing with diverging interests, conflicts or a lack of respect. If you do not yet have a partnership but were looking to form one, this is a warning to be cautious. The other person may not value you or share your goals. If you are not in or trying to start a business partnership, it is likely that those with whom you work can be otherwise combative right now. You might find insubordination if you are a leader, or general tension and coldness from your colleagues.
Reversed Finances Meaning:
Spending more than you are earning, going over budget
The reversed two of cups is not a spectacular card for finances. Instead, it indicates that you might not have the balance you thought you did there. Try to track spending more to determine if there is an issue. While the card isn’t quite positive, it is not a terrible card either. It is easy enough to compare how much you are earning with how much you are spending. It might be that you will have to take a closer look at the numbers and make some adjustments accordingly. Now is a good time to check how you are holding to your budget and if anything is going unaccounted for in your spending.