A man and a woman face each other, evidently sharing Cups. A winged creature with the face of a lion looks down. Two serpents twine around a rod. This is the caduceus of Hermes. It may represent healing.
In the distance there are mountains. A small house can be seen there.
This card is often taken to represent two lovers, and this is often the case. However, it can also stand for friendship or other types of partnerships. The Caduceus hints at there being equality, fairness in the partnership.
If this card is representing lovers, the far-off house might hint that the relationship needs to develop, before there can be a lasting connection. Marriage may be possible, but it is not imminent.
Two can represent either pairing, coupling, coming together as a couple – or division, separation, and doubt.
In the Creation Story in the Bible, God looks upon His work and says it was good – except after the second day. That omission, I think, has significance.
With Two of Cups, the theme is more of coming together, forming a pair or a couple. This isn’t true with Swords or Pentacles. Two of Swords shows someone who cannot move, who is unable to decide. Two of Pentacles shows someone barely able to keep it together, trying to juggle two Pentacles.
This card seems to be a more sensual version of the Lovers. The Lovers is an idealized form of love. Two of Cups is more earthly, without being debased. The people and the winged creature are arranged in a similar pattern. There is a mountain in the distance.
Keywords: Friendship. Love. Partnership. Connection.