The two of cups is often seen as THE card of relationship, but most of all, it is the card of love for YOURSELF! This is the card of Valentines' Day romance. A card of deep bliss, joyous love - fully reciprocated. A card of harmonious energy with an undercurrent of passion and heat.
When we work on loving ourselves, no matter how challenging it is, we release areas of self doubt and uncertainty. We become aware of our true power, our fundamental energy - that which comes from the depths of our soul. This is what we can lavish on others only if it comes from a plentiful source from within. The Two of Cups is about just this process - the process of first of all connecting with our own love of self, and then sharing this energy with our loved ones.This card can help us find that positive, self- supportive, accepting approach to life. Once we stop criticizing ourselves and pointing out and judging ourselves for our faults and short-comings, we have so much more energy to simply be who we are.
When I see the Two of Cups in a reading, I can't help but smile. This card relates so strongly to our relationship with ourselves first and foremost. It lets us live in the moment, in the now, to leave the past behind and enjoy everything that comes our way. It speaks of reconciliation, deep and lasting friendships, or love affairs. It reassures that this relationship is meaningful as is the deep loving relationship we have with ourselves. Once the soul connection has been made within, then we are ready to have that deep relationship with our soulmate.
Two souls coming together. The card of love and connection. This is really the essence of the message of the Two of Cups. And naturally, it also expresses the message of Valentine's Day.
Take a few moments just to relax. Slow down your breathing; let go of stress in your body and your mind, and close your eyes. Take your attention to your heart centre. As you breathe in and out gently, imagine a slow, soft warmth beginning to radiate there at your heart centre. Let it soothe you; let it nourish you; see this warmth glowing and spiraling outwards. See it flowing into every cell in your body; see it radiating outwards into the universe, reaching everyone you love, and those you seek to touch with your love. You are in charge of your heart, always.
Stay with this feeling for as long as you wish. When you're ready, wriggle your fingers and toes, and then press your heels into the floor and open your eyes.
