Hello everyone,

I have recently had a new person come into my life who is very intriguing. We spend a lot of time together playing music and just generally having a great time. I am cautious about it because I've been very 'foolish' in the past with relationships. So, I'm torn about what to think or how to feel. When we first met, and I considered him only friend material, I did a quick three card past, present future spread that came out like this:

The lovers, The Empress, Temperance

This week, after a lot more feelings have developed, I decided to throw a few more cards down and see what happened. This three card spread is for relationships specifically, and goes
1. Me 2. The dynamic between the two of us 3. Him

I got
The fool, Two of Cups, The Star

The first reading I initially interpreted 'The lovers' as the love that I had in the recent past which was more physical and with a (different) friend. But then I also thought that the first card didn't necessarily have to be a past love and could be showing a present feeling.
I interpreted 'The empress' as how creative our relationship is and how much happiness it's been bringing into my life. (Musically in particular but also closeness and love for him.)
I interpreted Temperance as a need for balance in this situation as our relationship evolves.

The second reading feels a lot different and I'm not sure if I influenced what came out with my own emotions, because I think I'm falling in love with him.

The fool made sense because I tend to be very trusting of people and borderline naive about love- but also I have lived a life that is very free spirited and haven't had much of a home base ever. Also, this is a new relationship so the 'new beginnings' aspect of the card makes sense.

The two of cups seems clear. The dynamic between us is one of love and a committed relationship. I don't know how he feels, though. So- I'm wondering if this is just me projecting what I wish for?

I read somewhere that the star in the position of the person I am asking about means that he considers me an 'ideal mate'. Of course I want to believe that, but again- I'm pretty clouded by how I'm feeling.

Can anyone give me a fresh perspective on this? I would be happy to hear any ideas you've got!

Thanks,
sraley