Your Chosen Card – Two of Pentacles Upright Rider Waite Deck
When upright, the Two of Pentacles suggests that you are engaged in a balancing act. There may be a conflict, for instance, between the demands of work and those of family. Your life is full of responsibilities you must juggle efficiently to get everything done. Despite any snags, keep on trekking. At this time you are undergoing many changes that will ultimately lead to a sense of increased stability. You may feel as if you are sailing through turbulent waters in hope of calmer seas ahead. It is important to remain flexible and to adapt to circumstances. The ships on this card can imply travel or dealings abroad. A written message or document may also be indicated by this card.
Keywords Upright: Change, juggling responsibilities, a balancing act, exchanges, ups and downs, adapting to circumstances, weighing options, multitasking, budgeting time, doing two things at once, riding the waves, fluctuating fortunes, increased stability resulting from a change, a written document, business-related travel, dealings abroad, gaiety, recreation, engaging in the dance of life.
Timing: 0 Capricorn10 Capricorn. Tropical, 22 December31 December. Sidereal, 14 January23 January.
Astrology: Generous and expansive Jupiter (debilitated) in the first decan of earthy Capricorn, realm of the Queen of Pentacles (Water of Earth) and the Devil (Capricorn). Jupiter is linked to the Wheel of Fortune. The earthy Queen of Pentacles gives birth to the season of winter at the start of Capricorn.
Number Symbolism: 2 – duality, partnership, choice, decision, balance, gestation.
Rider Waite: A young man, in the act of dancing, has a pentacle in either hand, and they are joined by that endless cord which is like the number 8 reversed. Divinatory Meanings: A card of gaiety, recreation, and its connexions, which is the subject of the design; but it is read also as news and messages in writing, as obstacles, agitation, trouble, embroilment. (R) Enforced gaiety, simulated enjoyment, literal sense, handwriting, composition, letters of exchange.
When Two of Pentacles is upright you can pretty much take it that life is going well but that’s when life takes us by surprise. If Two of Pentacles is unclear it may help to choose a card from the Major Arcana to provide more insight into what it is Two of Pentacles is trying to tell you. If you had a particular issue in mind, or want to seek clarification on something else, you can also choose again to get more guidance.
This chosen card is part of your upright card reading for Two of Pentacles using cards from the Rider Waite Tarot Deck. You will find many more tarot pages that will be of great help if you need tarot card meanings. Use the search at the bottom of the page. We have some amazing tarot books for you to browse. Please see below.
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