Saturday, January 24, 2009

Two of Cups [Light and Shadow]






Harmonious union of two
in cradled exchange,
the overflowing nectar of love,
nourishing them on their lotus seat.






Two cups splash like fountains in the hands of a loving pair. The smiling couple embrace on a lotus floating on the waters, primordial emblem of sanctity and creation. Both are nude and long-haired, and somewhat androgynous. Their nakedness indicates the holy simplicity of Eden, the freedom of the body and soul unencumbered, and the potential for the mysteries of love. Each figure holds out an overflowing cup of love and friendship. Their long hair intertwines above them in a graceful curve, then falls into the vessels like water into fountains. Waves of energy ripple outward from the point where their hair intertwines above their heads. All the pleasures of unity with another are here foretold, the ability and impulse to intertwine emotionally and spiritually with another. On the cups are inscribed the symbols of Venus and Cancer.

Meaning
Love, affection, flowing good feelings. The loving unity of opposites and compliments. Romance, courtship, and dalliance.

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