Two of Pentacles
Two of Pentacles is one of the 56 minor arcana of the tarot, in the suit of Pentacles; in the Golden Dawn tradition it corresponds to Jupiter in Capricorn.
The Two of Pentacles juggles two coins joined by an infinity ribbon while ships ride the waves behind. Life is busy; the art is to keep a rhythm.
Symbols on the card
- Two pentacles in an infinity loop
- Ongoing balance between demands.
- The juggler
- Flexibility and lightness.
- Ships on the waves
- Ups and downs to ride.
Number and suit
Twos bring duality: a choice, a partnership, two forces facing each other. Pentacles are earth: the body, work, money, home and what we build over time.
Upright meaning
Keep things moving with flexibility. Prioritise and stay light on your feet.
Love Balancing a relationship with other demands.
Work Multitasking, managing time or budget.
Inner life Balance is a rhythm, not a fixed point.
Reversed meaning
Too many balls are in the air. Drop one on purpose before one falls.
Love Not enough time for each other.
Work Overcommitted, disorganised, behind schedule.
Inner life Saying no is part of balance.
In a three-card spread
- Situation
- Juggling several demands.
- Challenge
- Overwhelm or overcommitment.
- Advice
- Prioritise and keep a steady rhythm.
Tarot and astrology
In the Golden Dawn system this card is the decan of Jupiter in Capricorn: the themes of Capricorn, expressed the way Jupiter acts. Capricorn →Jupiter →
Questions to sit with
- What am I juggling right now?
- What could I put down for a while?
Through the suit
Tarot here is a mirror for reflection, not a prediction. The meanings follow the Waite-Smith tradition and the Golden Dawn attributions, in our own words.