12 Best Love Tarot Cards for Good Fortune in a Love Reading

Love Cards Tarot: questions about love bring many people to the tarot for answers. Are my partner and I on the same page? What can I expect for the future of my relationship? Will I find new love, and what kind of love will it be?

Love isn’t a linear algorithm, it’s an intricate dance that’s as enthralling as it is perplexing. This dance of deep connection often leads many to lay their queries at the altar of TarotHowever, there are several cards in the tarot deck that almost always reveal positive transitions in your love life.

While drawing more than one card can add detail and nuance to your tarot reading, the twelve love tarot cards described below generally introduce contentment, joy, or enthusiasm to relationships.

The cards are organized by their suit in the deck, and each card is paired with a mantra for love. Reciting the mantra can help you understand the card and manifest its energy.

Curious to see if you’ll receive one of the 12 cards in your next Love reading? No need to wait because below I’ll share my absolute favorite free resource to do a fun and authentic love reading right away!

MAJOR ARCANA LOVE TAROT CARDS

The Tarot’s Major Arcana cards don’t bother with everyday events and people you meet daily. They appear when something extraordinary happens, something important, and an opportunity for a life-altering lesson.

Therefore you should pay extra attention when a Major Arcana card appears in your love tarot reading.

THE LOVERS: “I CHOOSE YOU.”

Of course, you’d want to see this card in a love tarot reading!

One common misconception about the Lovers, however, is that it signals a new love interest. In fact, it’s more common that the appearance of this tarot card signals a current friendship or romance moving to a deeper level.

Your intentions and desires are aligned, and so you can move closer to each other.

If you receive the Lovers, there is a relationship in your life that could soon become more intimate.

The card is a sign that you can make your feelings and intentions clear with confidence that they will be reciprocated.

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of Lovers energy:

• What and how do I want to communicate my feelings to my lover?
• What do I need to receive to feel seen and understood in the relationship?
• How can I help my lover feel seen and understood? 

THE EMPRESS: “I’M READY FOR LOVE.”

The Empress is an excellent card for love because it means you have done the work to open yourself to a mutually beneficial relationship.

Sometimes this card appears for single people who have learned to take care of themselves—they’re thriving in the world, and others are attracted to that glow.

A partnered person may draw the card when their self-care is generating a more nourishing energy in the relationship.

If you receive the Empress, let higher love find its way to you. Whatever your current relationship situation is, this is a sign that a gentle, nurturing transition will bring about a deeper understanding of the potential of caring intimacy.

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of Empress energy:

• What boundaries could exist in my relationship to ensure I’m taking care of myself?
• How do I nurture my partner without losing myself in that role?

THE HIEROPHANT: “LET’S MAKE IT OFFICIAL.”

It might come to a surprise that I included the Hierophant as a love tarot card. Indeed, there are some negative associations with this card.

Sure, the Hierophant as the Pope-like figure issuing decrees from his throne can be boring, stodgy, and conventional. But this figure also represents the long history of rituals that can give relationships meaning.

If you receive the Hierophant, a ceremony or ritual may occur that defines your relationship in a significant way. In the most traditional sense, this means marriage.

But let’s face it: there are all kinds of personal rituals, especially for younger people. The Hierophant signals any meaningful step, which could be as simple as introducing your partner to close friends.

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of Hierophant energy:

• What does commitment mean to me?
• How will I define my role within this relationship?
• How does my relationship contribute to my sense of belonging?

THE SUN: “THERE’S SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE!”

In the Major Arcana, the Sun follows the Star and the Moon, two cards that bring hope alongside difficult lessons.

When night ends, though, the bright day is undeniable. The Sun always brings positive energy. It is the most powerfully affirming card in the tarot deck.

If you receive the Sun in a love tarot reading, a celebratory event is on the horizon. This could be anything that heightens joy in your love life.

If you and your partner are trying for a child, this might mean confirmation of pregnancy. Are you searching for a house? You’ll close the deal. If you and your love interest have been kept apart, this card is a sign that obstacles like distance will soon disappear.

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of Sun energy:

• What can I do to be fully present to bask in this joy with my lover?
• How can we share our joy with others?

LOVE TAROT CUPS CARDS

Cups represent intense and deep emotions, so it makes sense that many cards of this suit would bode well for love.

TWO OF CUPS: “I LOVE THE WAY WE COMMUNICATE.”

The Two of Cups, in particular, is a mini Lovers card. If the Lovers indicates a new level for your relationship, the Two of Cups is a small moment of triumph in communication.

If you receive this minor arcana card, you and a love interest or partner may have a conversation or even an argument during which you learn something new about each other.

As a result of your vulnerability and openness, your love will feel newly invigorated.

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of this energy:

• Which words make me feel most heard and validated?
• What does my partner need to feel understood?
• How can we negotiate to a place that affirms both of us?

TEN OF CUPS: “I DESERVE TO FIND JOY IN LOVE.”

The Ten of Cups is so overwhelmingly happy that it can inspire doubt. That’s why the mantra encourages you to accept this love, even when you can hardly believe your luck.

If you receive the Ten of Cups, you are entering an era of loving happiness. You have or will soon have everything you need to feel complete in your relationship and yourself.

Often this card comes with implications for family: your relationship can successfully support and inspire others (like children).

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of this energy:

• What’s making the relationship work, and how can that be nourished?
• How does your sense of family support you and those around you?

KNIGHT OF CUPS: “THIS LOVE EXCITES AND INSPIRES ME.”

Get ready to be swept away. Nothing can prepare for the delightful and sometimes overwhelming love energy of the Knight of Cups. When it comes, let go and enjoy it.

If you receive the Knight of Cups, there may be someone who enters your life to shift your definition of love.

You have not had a love like this before, and you can grow exponentially if you let it in. Your sense of pleasure will also expand.

Because this card is a bit like diving headfirst into a wave, be sure you have what you need to make it through the exhilarating ride intact.

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of this energy:

• How am I different in ways that serve me because of this relationship?
• What do I love the most about this person, and why?
• How can I maintain my sense of self outside the relationship in this exciting time? 

LOVE TAROT WANDS CARDS

Associated with the element of fire, Wands aren’t passive cards. On the contrary, this suit in the Tarot represents new energy, determination and strength.

ACE OF WANDS: “I CRAVE YOU.” 

The beginning of the suit of Wands, the Ace is an invocation of new energy. It’s a sexy, lusty card, and you can be sure to feel that sensual energy in your love life.

If you receive the Ace of Wands in a tarot love reading, a new person or event may reconnect you to your sexual being.

It’s an invitation to be playful and experimental with your sexuality, and you can do this in any way that’s authentic to you. 

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of this energy:

• When do I feel the sexiest or most beautiful?
• What’s something I’ve always wanted to try with a partner but never asked?
• How can I ensure the sexual experiences I have are safe and consensual? 

FOUR OF WANDS: “I’M IN LOVE, AND I WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW IT!”

Like the Sun, this card often involves a celebration. In the case of the Four of Wands, the cause for celebration is a romantic union.

If you receive the Four of Wands, you are on the brink of an engagement or deeper romantic commitment. Send the announcement or change your relationship status online.

If you are single and not necessarily seeking a long-term partner, this card can mean you are taking steps to enjoy that life. Go ahead and download the dating app!

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of this energy:

• What personal rituals will you use to make the romance meaningful to you? 
• How will you announce your commitments to the wider world?

SIX OF WANDS: “TOGETHER WE CAN WEATHER ANYTHING.”

The Six of Wands is a triumphant march away from the conflict of the Five of Wands. For love, this heralds a shared success that both partners can enjoy.

If you receive the Six of Wands, use what you have learned in a time of conflict to build stronger foundations with someone.

Because Wands are typical for younger relationships, this could be an early argument that clarifies what you both believe and desire.

If you are in a committed relationship, you may feel as though you can accomplish anything together.

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of this energy:

• What helped us most in difficult times so that we can enjoy this time now?
• How can we be sure these lessons continue to support us in future conflicts?

LOVE TAROT PENTACLES CARDS

Pentacles are concerned with the material realm. When they appear in relationship and love tarot readings, they often point to the things that bring security to your partnerships so that they will thrive.

TEN OF PENTACLES: “I AM SAFE WITH YOU.”

If you receive the Ten of Pentacles, you are entering or sustaining a relationship with a mature and dependable partner who makes you feel safe.

You can count on this person to stand by you. This is an excellent time to propose something new or communicate your needs in the relationship, as you can rely on your partner to receive you with generosity.

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of this energy:

• What other aspects of my life are supporting my love life?
• How can I use the energy I gain from my security to be generous towards others? 

QUEEN OF PENTACLES: “I WILL RECEIVE WHAT MY HEART DESIRES.”

Welcome to the phenomenally grounding energy of this Queen. Because the card assures you that you have developed a strong sense of self, you are open to supportive love.

If you receive the Queen of Pentacles in a love tarot reading, someone in your life is supporting your personal growth. Whatever you want in a relationship, you can ask for it now.

Perhaps you are ready for motherhood, or you’d like to make a career transition after having a baby. Your love can support your needs now.

Some questions you can ask yourself to make the most of this energy:

• What do you want from a secure relationship?
• In what ways can you support those who support you?

A NOTE ON THE ABSENCE OF SWORDS IN LOVE TAROT

What are the associations you have with the word “sword”? Swords are weapons, and they usually indicate times when tensions are high.

In general, swords are a truth-seeking suit. In some cases, this could progress a partnership, especially if other cards support a love tarot reading. For example, the Ace of Swords and the Two of Cups might mean that speaking a difficult truth improves your relationship.

While Swords are sometimes necessary for progress, they rarely suggest an easy or secure time in love.

Consider the imagery on the traditional Rider-Waite cards: burdens, blindfolds, and bleeding abound. If you receive Swords in a love tarot reading, you are being asked to step back and reflect on the current situation. Is it really as it seems? Is it really what you want?

A FINAL NOTE ON UPRIGHT COURT CARDS IN LOVE TAROT READINGS

Some court cards are definitive positive indicators for love, but all court cards that appear in a love tarot reading may represent people: friends, lovers, and partners.

The suit and rank of the card speak to a love interest’s characteristics and how they influence your love life.

Some card readers also link the elements of each suit with Zodiac signs. For instance, a court card of Wands would represent a person born under a Fire sign (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). Cups are Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), Swords are Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), and Pentacles are Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn). 

The interaction of the court cards with other cards in the reading may show how a person will behave or how your actions will impact them.