The meaning of the Two of Pentacles card in tarot is about juggling something, whether it be decisions or choices or something else.
The Two of Pentacles card is a card about balance.
Element: Earth (Capricorn).
The two of pentacles is ruled by the planet Saturn.
This card has different meanings when interpreted upright as it does reversed (upside down, not the same as face down).
| Upright | Reversed |
| Balance, decisions. In and out. | Juggling too much for one's own good. Struggling to balance one's responsibilities. Time to take a break. |
| (Yes/No?): Maybe | (Yes/No?): No |
This card represents balance and juggling.
It's not necessarily good or bad, more an indication of certain periods of life that are naturally part of life.
Sometimes, this card indicates a taking on too much or a major decision that needs to be made.
Meaning of the Number 2
The number 2 is associated with cooperation, partnership, conflict and dialogue.
Two of Pentacles Rider Waite Description
In the original Rider-Waite tarot deck, the Two of Pentacles card shows a young man juggling two large pentacles.
Surrounding the pentacles is a large infinity sign.
He appears to be on the beach. The water behind him has large waves and there are two ships in the distance.
Although the waves are rough and choppy, the ships manage to stay afloat, which speaks to the meaning of this card.
Tip in a reading: When pulling this card, be aware of the overall energy, as well as the surrounding cards to interpret this complex card.