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The Rider-Waite-Smith Two of Cups emphasizes the mundane and esoteric meaning of love, marriage, and partnership. The Male and Female are obvious, she in the moon and watercolors of blue and White. He in the solar colors of yellow and red (the wreath on his head). In Qabalah, it is known that the Water (consciousness, intuitions, and emotion) can only flow through the agitating movement provided by Chokmah-Fire-Intellect. This is a joyous union Tarot showing the 2nd Sephiroth-Chokmah as Fire in the Red colored Winged Lion. The Lion image is also used to signify the Sun or "Solar Logos" or The Word. The Caduceus symbol besides being a symbol for the Modified DNA molecule, is also a symbol of Union of Female and Male force as well as Mercury/Hermes, which is also suggested in the Winged aspect of the Logos/Lion. Therefore, the love between a couple is a message or communication from the Will and the Word. In other words, "God is Love".

Here love is seen as a union of Spirit, Mind and Body. The number 2, of any card suit, represents the Word and the Will. Therefore, the 2 of Cups is the first manifestation in the Suit of Water which is called Love. Love is not a gentle force, because of the mutual annihilation of the individual by the process of Union; when the Divine Feminine and the Divine Masculine Unite, there is no male or female present, only the Divine Androgen exists. Both lovers present the marriage cups to one another, signifying a loving relationship. The background is a fertile land and a comfortable home, both implying a happy physical relationship as both a communion of the Feminine Element of Intuitive/emotional Water (Blue/White) and the Masculine Element of Rational Mind, creating a happy union.

The Erotic Tarot of Milo Manara displays an idyllic scene of romantic passion in the element of Water. Water being the "emotional " and "intuitive" aspect of The Mind. He has assigned the planet Venus to the house of Cancer, making this a highly emotional card full of romantic passion and love all happening in the present moment. Here is shown a full moon silhouetting a castle on a mountain top, showing this to be a scene of Gothic romance and as all romantic love, illusionary and playful. A card that depicts the state of Eros (love of flesh).

The principle meaning of this card is romantic passion. However, according to Milo, the Astrological meaning of Venus in the house of Cancer also implies the need to dominate and manipulate money with care in a personal and even egotistical manner.

In astrology, when Venus is in the house of Cancer, it influences your approach to love, relationships, and aesthetics.

1. Emotional Sensitivity: Cancer is a water sign known for its emotional depth and sensitivity. When Venus is in Cancer, you tend to be highly attuned to your own emotions and the feelings of others in your relationships. You seek emotional connections and intimacy in your partnerships.

2. Nurturing and Protective Love: Cancer is also associated with the archetype of the caregiver and protector. With Venus in Cancer, you express your love by taking care of your loved ones, creating a sense of emotional security, and providing a nurturing environment. Family and home life are especially important to you.

3. Sentimentality: Venus in Cancer individuals often have a strong sense of nostalgia and sentimentality. You appreciate sentimental gestures, traditions, and may have a penchant for collecting cherished mementos or keepsakes.

4. Loyalty and Commitment: You value loyalty and long-term commitment in your relationships. Venus in Cancer individuals are typically dedicated and devoted partners, willing to invest time and effort into building lasting bonds.

5. Romantic and Imaginative: Cancer is a sign associated with imagination and creativity. When Venus is in Cancer, you may have a romantic and dreamy approach to love, enjoying romantic gestures and fantasy in your relationships.

6. Intuitive Connections: Your intuition plays a significant role in your love life. You have a strong gut feeling when it comes to matters of the heart, and you often rely on your instincts when making relationship decisions.

7. Moodiness: Cancer is known for its mood swings, and Venus in Cancer individuals can experience emotional ups and downs in their relationships. It's important to communicate your feelings openly to maintain harmony.

8. Aesthetic Preferences: In terms of aesthetics, you are drawn to homey, comfortable, and cozy environments. You may have a love for vintage or antique items and appreciate beauty that evokes a sense of nostalgia.

It's important to remember that while Venus in Cancer can influence your approach to love and relationships, it's just one aspect of your astrological profile. The overall picture also depends on your full birth chart, including the positions of other planets and aspects between them.

The 2 of cups is an adventurous card, as it represents a wide range of situations and conditions outside the range of "normal" experience and beyond the control of the individual. The usually chosen experience may be travel to an unknown land, visiting unfamiliar places, experiencing new customs, foods, and behavior. It even could be a brief sexual encounter. A planned situation becomes an exhilarating and sensual surprise.

1st: A great heightening of Sensation; feelings are unusually sensitive.

2nd: There is no security in the unpredictable experience, which may be exciting and safe, or which could also be dangerous and mean trouble at home or the workplace. What happened in Las Vegas didn't stay in Las Vegas! Moreover, the "adventure" is specific to each person and their experience.

When 2 OF CUPS is thrown for the querent, it usually implies:

• Love, marriage, and pleasure,
•  Warm friendship, but that is a weak statement for such an overwhelming heat, so it's more like an intertwining, of harmony, mirth, subtlety, pleasure, and a sometime dash of folly that binds us in mystery and sensation of a "deeply Warm" friendship that radiates from the galactic core.
•  An ecstasy that only the True Union of the Feminine and the Masculine can produce.
• Communication is where one is open to listen and respond to others.
• There is a deep desire to open to and experience a loving relationship within the querent currently.
• The pledging of a relationship or love affair.
• The Wisdom of love, where Soulful love is focused on its origins.

If the 2 of Cups is reversed:

• Then this card represents dissipation, waste, and silly action.
• False love.
• Folly.
• Misunderstanding.

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