Two of Pentacles
The Two of Pentacles uses the image of two mountain goats on a ragged cliff to symbolize balance and differing approaches to challenge. It emphasizes maintaining equilibrium across life areas—family, friends, health, and fun—while honoring both tenacity and playfulness. The contrast between the steadfast older goat and the careless younger one reminds you to plan and persist without losing your inner child. Reversed, the card warns of imbalance, being overwhelmed, or neglecting priorities as work and play fall out of sync.
Keywords
Poem
To work or to play, to be young and then old, one can't always be timid nor can one always be bold.
Meaning — Imagery
Two mountain goats scale a ragged cliff. The older is focused on its goal, steadfast in approach, and determined to reach the summit despite the worsening weather. The younger carelessly totters at the edge of a steep cliff.
Meaning — Interpretation
The Two of Pentacles is about balance between all aspects of your life: family, friends, personal health and fun. While we can always benefit from the tenacity of the mountain goats, this card advises us to maintain a sense of balance and not lose sight of our inner child.
Meaning — Reversed
In reverse, the card indicates you are struggling to maintain balance between work and play.
Upright keywords
balance, considering one's options, careful planning, multitasking, enjoying calculated risk
Reversed keywords
imbalance, failing to multitask, overwhelmed, over the edge, neglecting family for work or vice versa, missed opportunities
Visual Description
In an oval vignette two white goats climb a steep, rocky slope against a pastel sky. Two round pentacles with interlaced geometric motifs float near each goat, one near the top and one near the bottom. Snow-like dots or stars scatter across the scene, and distant mountains and winding striated rock formations form the background. A thin gold rectangular border frames the image and the Roman numeral II appears at the top.
Children of Litha tarot
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