Love, completeness, choice, temptation and commitment. one of these people is our Fool, they've found a lover, a partner, a friend. They're receiving guidance from an angel but will they follow that guidance or will they give in to the temptation of another?  

I know this might not be everyone's choice to represent the Lovers, but I do wonder if in our eagerness to represent all, we sometimes forget some. Those who perhaps were overrepresented for the longest time. Maybe this has more to do with the nostalgia in the 6 of Cups than the Lovers but I think this mass market deck is worth a place.

Beauty and the Beast. Love will conquer all. There's the passion of the red roses and the loving gaze of the beast met with the acceptance from beauty. A good reminder that this card refers to the communication in a long term relationship not just the initial whirlwind of romance. 

This card makes me think of flower power and free love in the 60's. I also hear the song to that Coca Cola advert and Wet Wet Wet crooning love is all around....It's so pretty, so colourful and speaks to a diversity that the card in the 5th place can't reach. It's good to have both options. 

Pink Flamingoes say love, don't they. The way they stand together almost makes a heart shape between their heads and necks. There may be another flamingo and even images of people and birds around them but these two only have eyes for each other. They are their own priority. 

Could an image convey a feeling any better? Even if the relationship isn't between two people this card shows that overwhelming feeling of love and connection in its most passionate form. A tornado of emotion and devotion. Whatever dark clouds are lurking in the background, the energy of love creates a protective shield around our Lovers. 

Even with the leadership of the Emperor,  guidance and support will be needed and that's where the Hierophant comes in. Teacher, counsellor, guru, the Hierophant is a different kind of leader to the Emperor. Where he leads, others follow and in some cases worship. Where can our Fool find this spiritual tuition? Without or within? 

Is the Yoga teacher just a teacher or are they someone to admire and emulate. Do you wish you had their life of calm, not to mention the flexible joints and the perceived lack of office politics? Mind, body and spirit on the mat. 

The spirituality and inner strength of the Hierophant is shown in the cape of feathers (or are they angels wings?) and the amethyst headdress. The third eye is wide open and the card has been re-titled 'The Visionary'. There's a connection with a higher plane for sure and the burning hot energy of the sun enables communication. I'd be a bit worried about the colour of his fingers though. Let's just hope its from dying the feathers purple! 

This wise owl doesn't need to show his supplicants crouching before him. He holds the key to what they need and they'll know where to find him in the woodland. Perched on his branch of a tree as old as time. 

Who guides us in the here and now? Its more often Twitter or Instagram rather than an organised religion. And even if it is a religion, you can probably follow them on religion.com or via a handy app on your phone. This card shows a modern take on The Hierophant and that relaxed stare at the phone screen is so recognisable. 

My favourite is this more traditional version of the Hierophant preaching to his congregation. They may all be tiny bugs but they have someone to look up to. Their jewelled backs pass for religious garments. A congregation to be proud of. A leader with all the support he needs can in turn give his followers what they crave.