Two of Wands
The Two of Wands signals travel, commerce, and forward-looking planning, urging decisions that bridge present dreams with practical possibilities. Janus, the god of doorways and transition, symbolizes the card's ability to look to both past and future to make effective choices. Upright, it represents decisions, business opportunities, cooperation, and future planning; reversed, it warns of indecision, doubt, and fear of the unknown. The card encourages movement and strategic choice rather than playing it safe.
Keywords
Title
Two of Wands
Character
Janus
Origin
Italy, Roman Mythology
Description
The Two of Wands represents travel and commerce. Janus, the god of doorways and transition, is able to look to the past and the future in order to make effective decisions. He is always in motion, connecting dreams with actual possibilities.
Upright
Decisions, travel, business opportunities, future planning, cooperation
Reverse
Indecision, doubt, fear of the unknown, playing it safe
Visual Description
A muscular, two-faced man stands on a terrace wearing a red drapery and a laurel wreath; he holds a simple wooden wand in his left hand and an ornate silver staff or key in his right. Behind him is a coastal scene with blue water, small sailing ships, and distant hills; grapevines hang down from the top frame and amphorae sit at the terrace edges. The card title 'Two of Wands' appears at the bottom and the artist signature 'yoshiyoshitani' is visible near the lower right.
Tarot of the Divine
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