In this card, Bonnie the sulphur-crested cockatoo sits tenderly in the hands of the alien. Between them flows a current of trust and vulnerability, symbolized by the glowing hearts that drift from the cosmos above. The meeting is not one of mere chance, but of destiny: two beings from different worlds drawn together to explore the mysteries of connection.
The Lovers is not just about romance. It speaks of choices, alignments, and the courage to open one’s heart. Bonnie’s tear reminds us that love often asks for courage—trusting even when we are uncertain, and offering our authentic selves in return. The alien, with its unearthly gaze, represents the unknown aspects of intimacy: the things we cannot yet understand but must embrace to grow.
Together, they remind us that love is not bound by form, species, or distance. It is a force that unites, heals, and transforms, if we are willing to surrender to it.
Key Meanings:
• Union and partnership
• Choices of the heart
• Trust and vulnerability
• Healing through connection
• Discovering love in unexpected places
Reflection Question:
Where in your life are you being called to open your heart more fully, even if it feels unfamiliar or strange?
The Tarot Midwife 