Cards, my beloved, what can you tell me about H & C's relationship nowadays?
Guess who didn't get a Two of Cups but an even deeper and meaningful spread?
Also, fair warning: my decks must have felt there was a disturbance in the Force and they went: "Girl, hold my margarita pitcher, it's RPF tiiimeee, you need iit." Who am I to deny them such a thing? Especially if they share some of the margarita later. I'm easy like that.
This spread indicates an extremely solid relationship (SHOCKER, I know). They balance, support, and care for one another.
I got this "they match each other's freak" energy again here (the Fool, Page of Cups).
It feels like they're in a ride or die type of relationship too; no matter what, they're present. The distance, the insane schedules, who tf cares, they make it work.
Several cards here can be indicators of a relationship that is indeed made to last (the Hierophant, King of Cups, the Empress). They don't seem to imagine a life without the other in it. They feel safe when they're together, they can be themselves and you can't put a price on that feeling (the Hierophant, the Fool, the Empress).
You may have noticed the Empress wasn't part of the spread originally: she casually answered my call to clarify the Devil and Judgment cards. Of course, I had my suspicions. But she just confirmed them. Love when my decks are jesters like that.
I asked a VERY general question before pulling the cards. So yes, I—allegedly—got some various *things* about their relationship.
I could totally interpret everything without an ounce of RPF but some oracle cards coming up later were like: "lmao, yeah, right."
Let's start with two iceberg layers (I won't detail everything because it's going to be way too long and I really want to do the fun readings you've suggested too, before I'm basically off the internet again, but just know that this whole spread is full of organic delulu juice and I could totally do the same thing with every card 🚬)
King of Cups: they are stable, devoted, they know what they represent to the other — Judgment: their meeting has been a revelation and it's been delivering ever since, making them significantly grow and learn together — The Devil: they're deeply attached to the other and it may translate into a bit of dependence — The Empress: they take care of each other, they're in tune and usually know how to make the other feel better when needed.
(LAYER 2—let's be real, I'm diving straight into the unhinged 4th layer here but shhh, who cares)
King of Cups: repressed feelings — Judgment: awakening, ADDRESS IT — The Devil: temptation, not being able to access true self (paired with Judgment, it's... Anyway), obsessive behaviors or thoughts, SEX — The Fool: "Should we? I don't know... It's complicated :-/ But should we!?" — The Empress: SEX. Beauty, lust and the pleasures they may confer. SEX. Attraction. SEX.
Still with me? Let's have a break in the company of the first oracle deck, which is basically aligning with the non-horny parts.
The first card is about the hardships they've overcome and how grateful they feel about the other's presence during the past year. This is also about finding the strength and confidence to let go of unnecessary or harmful energies (you could totally see a parallel with a few cards from this spread and you'd be correct; the Devil, the Fool...)
The second card, to me, is saying they're each other's support person in life. This is about being vulnerable enough to feel safe and ask for support when needed, without being worried about disturbing the other or feeling outright rejected. A precious foundation for any kind of relationship.
Now, the second oracle deck.
I think I already got Beauty at one point for a reading I posted here, maybe the one about how they perceive the other's personality? Too lazy to go back and get the link. It's in my pinned post, maybe? ANYWAY.
This card is about acceptance and reveling in what makes YOU feel good, healthy, beautiful, inspired. Well, since this spread is about them both, you know, we can at least assume they spark this type of energy between them? This is also, in part, what the Empress represents.
Now, the last oracle card. It's very subtle and demure. SEXUALITY.
This card encourages you to explore your sexuality, to find out what it is that truly makes you happy, to be honest with yourself, free of any burden or pressure. The goal is empowerment and sexual fulfillment. And yes, there's also considerable overlap with the tarot spread.