Card 65 • pentacles

Two of Pentacles

Brief Description

The Two of Pentacles represents vanity and overambitious pursuits that may lead to downfall. Like Icarus flying too close to the sun with wax wings, this card warns against pride and reckless ambition. It suggests a need for balance and humility in material endeavors. The card cautions against letting vanity cloud judgment in practical matters.

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Description

The Wings of Icarus: flapping his wax wings, Icarus soars in flight toward the Sun. Vanity.

Keywords

Vanity.

Visual Description

A nude, long‑haired winged man soars diagonally across the card in front of a large red circular sun or disk, his arms outstretched and head tipped upward. A harness or strap is visible across his chest and shoulders, and soft clouds drift below his feet. At the top left is a small round coin bearing a classical profile and the numeral 2; the card border is ornate and framed with gold motifs.

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