Two of Pentacles

The Tarot Suit of Pentacles

The Tarot Suit of Pentacles is associated with the suit of Diamonds in standard playing cards. The Suit of "Pentacles" is also known by other names, such as "Coins", "Discs" or "Disks".

There are meanings associated with each of the suits in a Tarot Deck (as well as the specific interpretations of each individual card - and the more precise meanings pertaining to its location within spreads.

The suit of Pentacles is associated with the element of earth and material concerns.
It is also associated with the season of winter, and with the direction "North".
Concerning personal attributes, the Pentacles refer to physical talents and mastery.
The pentagram (five-pointed star) is used to illustrate the pentacles in many of the most popular tarot decks. This is a Pythagorean symbol of health and knowledge - this symbol can have negative connotations if inverted.

The "Twos" in the Tarot Deck generally concern aspects of duality - such as communication, dialogue, relationships, and the balancing of opposites.

The Two of Pentacles often depicts a circus clown or other entertainer balancing two objects that appear to be in continuous motion (see for example, the Rider-Waite and Robin Wood Decks). These are cheerful, colourful cards.

The Two of Pentacles has a light-hearted aspect, reminding us to be aware of the potention for fun and a little harmless silliness in our situaion. Further, there is a recommendation to enjoy the changes and challenges as they occur: It is not necessary or virtuous to make things feel like hard work !

Keywords summarising the possible meanings of this card include:

• Ability to cope with many challenges at once
• Balance - all aspects of self
• Constant Motion
• Dancing for joy
• Harmony within conflict and change
• Work/Study conflict with Fun/Pleasure.