Lord of Love – 2 of Cups – Golden Dawn

Golden Dawn Title

Lord of Love

Divinatory meanings

Harmony born of a deep and abiding wisdom. A marriage in the Visible or Invisible World as an expression of harmony, plenty.

MacGregor Mathers

Love, Attachment, Friendship, Sincerity, Affection.

Reversed

Crossed desires, Obstacles, Opposition, Hindrance.

Astrological attributions

The first or Ascendant decan of Cancer ruled by Moon from June 21st-July 1st.

Magical Image of the First Face of Cancer in Picatrix

In the first face of Cancer ascends the form of a young Virgin, adorned with fine clothes, and having a Crown on her head; it gives acuteness of senses, subtlety of wit, and the love of men

Picatrix commentary

Picatrix gives a more nuanced approach to love – that of a woman enjoying the company of men.

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