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Month: February 2023

THE TWO OF PENTACLES: CAREFULLY MANAGE TIME AND PRIORITIES

February 14, 2023 / / 0 Comments
The Two of Pentacles: A young man, clad in varying shades of red, stands on a flat surface, juggling two pentacles which are connected to one another by the infinity symbol, perhaps suggesting that life is a constant juggle. His hat, also red, is tall, emphasizing that he needs to use his head. The sky in the background of the card is clear blue and there is a turbulent sea in the distance with ships navigating the deep swells. The clear blue sky implies serenity, yet the stormy sea implies turmoil, echoing the sentiment of the connection between calm and chaos which the infinity symbol connects.
The Two of Pentacles

Create a ladder of values and priorities in your life, reminding yourself of what really matters to you

Robert Greene

Overview and common meanings of the two of pentacles

The Two of Pentacles represents balance, harmony, and adaptability. It is associated with the element of Earth and the suit of Pentacles, which relates to material wealth, security, and stability. This card can indicate that the person is facing a situation where they must manage multiple tasks or responsibilities, such as work and personal life, finances, or relationships. Alternative names in some varying decks are balance, adaptability, change.

Common Meanings

The 2 of pentacles can suggest that the person is feeling overwhelmed by the demands on their time and energy. They may need to find ways to balance their responsibilities and prioritize their time effectively. The card can also indicate that the person is experiencing a period of change and transition and must learn to be flexible and adaptable in order to succeed. The Two of Pentacles often shows up for freelancers, as cash flow tends to be up and down, and can indicate a need to work to carefully manage their financial situation. 

In a work or career reading, the Two of Pentacles can show up to indicate that you are juggling many different things right now, and perhaps expending more energy in crisis management and not enough in the things that will reap long term rewards.  It can also indicate that you are keeping options open as far as taking a different direction in your career.  Two of Pentacles also shows up to remind us to keep an eye on our budget. 

In a love or relationship reading, the Two of Pentacles can show up when you are seeking a new relationship, to remind us to find that balance between our efforts for financial success and matters of the heart.  If you are in a committed relationship, the Two of Pentacles can indicate that you are both focused on career and material success,  and as a result, are having a hard time finding time together.  It’s important to carve out time to make your love a priority, and sometimes that means scheduling time together to nourish your bond.   

The Many Faces of the Two of Pentacles

The shadow side – or reversal – of the two of pentacles can indicate the feeling of being spread too thin, as though you have maybe over committed and need to take a pause and find that place of balance and renewal again.  It can also indicate the need to watch recklessness in regards to money and physical health.

Description

A young man, clad in varying shades of red, stands on a flat surface, juggling two pentacles which are connected to one another by the infinity symbol, perhaps suggesting that life is a constant juggle.  His hat, also red, is tall, emphasizing that he needs to use his head. The sky in the background of the card is clear blue and there is a turbulent sea in the distance with ships navigating the deep swells.  The clear blue sky implies serenity, yet the stormy sea implies turmoil, echoing the sentiment of the connection between calm and chaos which the infinity symbol connects. 

Themes of The Two of Pentacles

  • Activity
  • Balance
  • Decisions
  • Priorities
  • Pursuing harmony
  • Renewal
  • Time Management

The Number Two

The number two is feminine and, as such, presents duality: representing both grace and power; Yin/Yang, Male/female, Light/Dark, Action/Meditation, as well as significant relationships and partnerships. This number is representative of the dichotomy of true wisdom. In regard to the earth suit of pentacles, it particularly references finances and physical things, and the need to find balance between it all – balancing your personal finances or finding balance between work and play. 

Elements of the Card and Associated Symbolism

  • Clear blue sky – calm and peace
  • Infinity symbol connecting the coins – the constant juggle.
  • Juggling Pentacles – managing numerous priorities
  • Red clothing – action and busyness
  • Tall red hat – the need to use one’s head in finding balance
  • Turbulent seas with ships – the ups and downs in life

Herbs for The Two of Pentacles

  • Chamomile – gentle relaxant and nerve restorative for exhaustion
  • Cinnamon – success, prosperity, clarity
  • Milky Oat tops – nourishment and calm.  Helps overcome feelings of being overwhelmed and out of control when life is throwing transformation at you fast and hard.
  • Reishi- balance body and mind stress, adapt and find greater purpose in living, build willpower, and, as a result, help build wisdom.
  • Tulsi – (also known as holy basil) – nurtures the spirit; calming; brings balance to spiritual practice.

Questions that the Two of Pentacles asks us

  • Have you found balance in the juggling act that is life?
  • What can you delegate in order to free up time for the truly important priorities?

That is the Two of Pentacles:  seeking balance in the constant juggling that is life.  Wishing you a week in which your relationships are nourished, your books balanced, and you have a perfect combination of rest and activity.  As always, please leave comments, ask questions, or reach out to schedule a reading.  Thank you for reading and please join me next for the Three of Pentacles!

THE ACE OF PENTACLES: WONDERFUL NEW OPPORTUNITIES

February 7, 2023 / / 0 Comments
The Ace of Pentacles: In the middle of a clear blue sky, a large hand surrounded by rays of light emerges from a puffy cloud. Cradled in the palm of the hand is a large coin, or disk, bearing a five-pointed star. There is a straight path through what appears to be a garden of white lilies leading to a tall hedge of roses in which an arched opening is cut. In the distance, though the arch, we see a mountain peak.
Ace of Pentacles

Honor your desire for a new life. Say yes to the small inklings of interest and curiosity that present themselves each day

Lynn A. Robinson

Overview and Common Meanings of The Ace of Pentacles

The Tarot card the Ace of Pentacles represents abundance, prosperity, and new opportunities. It suggests that new financial ventures, career opportunities, and material gain are on the horizon. This card is often seen as a symbol of success and a promise of good things to come.  The coin represents the seed of what we are planting and is shown in the hand as a metaphor of manifestation.  Everything is created twice:  first in mind and then in time. 

Alternative names in some varying decks are ace of crystals, coins, earth, hazards, or shields.

Common Meanings

The Ace of Pentacles is associated with the element of Earth, and so symbolizes stability, security, and grounding.  When the Ace of Pentacles shows up, it is often a sign that one is about to embark on a new and prosperous phase of life that will include financial stability and success.  This is a time when money could be coming to you easily, as an inheritance or windfall, or that you are lucky in winnings. 

In a financial or career related reading, the Ace of Pentacles is generally a positive sign, signaling new opportunities, promotions, greater wealth, and overall satisfaction in the material realm. 

In a reading in which love is the focus, the Ace of Pentacles will indicate a new prospect on the horizon,  perhaps someone whom you meet through work.  If you are already in a committed relationship, there is the possibility of a new business partnership with your love, or even just a commingling of finances such as purchasing property together. 

The Many Faces of The Ace of Pentacles

The shadow side – or reversal – of the Ace of Pentacles can show up as a warning of lack of foresight, of being too fixated on a particular materialistic outcome that you are missing the rest of the picture and as a sign of greed or that your focus is in the wrong place. Ace of Pentacles in Shadow can indicate that more planning is needed for a venture that has sparked you. 

Description of the card

In the middle of a clear blue sky, a large hand surrounded by rays of light emerges from a puffy cloud.  Cradled in the palm of the hand is a large coin, or disk, bearing a five-pointed star.  There is a straight path through what appears to be a garden of white lilies leading to a tall hedge of roses in which an arched opening is cut.  In the distance, though the arch, we see a mountain peak. 

Themes of The Ace of pentacles

  • Ambitions
  • Beginnings
  • Business
  • Financial gift/inheritance/windfall
  • Foundation
  • Manifestation
  • Money
  • New Venture
  • Planting a seed
  • Property
  • Prosperity
  • Stability
  • Success

Aces

Aces, as number 1’s, in every suit always offer an invitation to risk, to begin, to say yes. They are the beginning of a new cycle.  In the suit of Pentacles, you are saying yes to new beginnings, particularly around money, material success, physical health and manifestation of your goal.  The earthy energy of pentacles is all about successful combining of ideas with the careful insight of planning and work.  Aces bring the natural vitality of their suits.  They are aligned with the divine and represent beginnings instincts, and new opportunities.

Elements of the Card and Associated Symbolism

  • Right Hand – hand of giving.
  • Coin or disk with pentagram – the seeds of success
  • White lilies – symbols of purity
  • Rose hedge – protection and abundance
  • Clear view of distant mountains – clear path to reach the pinnacle with ease.
  • Cloud – hand emerging symbolic of the clouds parting and the path to success being illuminated.

Herbs for The Ace of Pentacles

  • Alfalfa – Luck, prosperity, and overall good fortune
  • Devil’s Shoestring – protection, fortune, and occupation, attract wealth
  • Ginger – prosperity and good fortune
  • Morning Glory – money, love, success, and happiness.
  • Patchouli – Calming, attracts good luck and prosperity.

Questions that the Ace of Pentacles asks us

  • What new opportunities are showing up in your life and are you noticing and taking advantage of them?
  • Have you thoroughly vetted this new goal upon which you are embarking, and if not, what do you need to close that gap and bring this into reality?

That is the Ace of Pentacles:  new and exciting opportunities for abundance.  Wishing you a week in which you see and take advantage of those opportunities with ease.  Thank you for reading and, as always, please reach out with questions, comments, or to schedule a reading.  Join me next week for the 2 of Pentacles! 

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