7 - The Lovers

The Lovers card celebrates the creative power of connection, collaboration, and shared experiences. The parakeets and the canyon they inhabit symbolize both the tender immediacy of love and the enduring imprint it leaves over time. Love is not just about passion or romance; it encompasses trust, harmony, and the profound bonds we form—with others, with ourselves, and with the world around us. This card reminds you that creativity is often born in the spaces between people, shaped by shared energies and mutual inspiration. Whatever creative endeavor you’re pursuing, let love and connection guide your process.

When Feeling Blocked:

If you’re creatively blocked, this card may indicate disconnection—either from others, from yourself, or from the things you once loved. Maybe you're longing for the presence of someone important or grappling with fears around vulnerability or authenticity. This is a call to rekindle your connection, whether with a person, a passion, or even your own heart. The Lovers remind you that trust and collaboration—both with yourself and with others—are key to breaking through your creative barriers. Revisit relationships or memories that inspire you, and remember that love, in all its forms, fuels creation. The Lovers card teaches that love is the ultimate creative force, shaping us and our worlds in profound ways. When you embrace its energy, you open yourself to infinite possibilities for connection and creation.

Creativity Exercises:

Love Haikus: Think about something small that connects you to the world and the Earth: Your favorite flower, a smell, a favorite spot to sit among the trees. Write a haiku about it and use the haiku as the description for a painting, sketch or other creative work that celebrates the small things that make us feel connected.

Group Build: Partner with someone and create something together: A mural, a sculpture, a costume, . Let the shared energy and interplay of ideas guide your process.

Romanticize a Memory: Choose a memory of a time you felt deeply connected to someone or something. Reimagine it as a story, poem, or painting, exaggerating details to enhance its beauty and significance.

Canyon Echoes Meditation: Imagine yourself standing in the slot canyon from the card, feeling the sunlight and hearing the music's vibrations. Visualize the canyon walls as symbols of the relationships that have shaped you: How have they shaped you? Are you feeling warm and open, or tiny and claustrophobic? Afterward, create something that captures the feelings this meditation evokes.