Two of Pentacles as a Person (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Two of Pentacles is the card of balance, adaptation, resourcefulness, and flexibility. This card features a man juggling two pentacles in the air while dancing. He is trying to keep his balancing act going. He could go on forever, as long as he balances everything well and keeps it all in harmony. 

The Two of Pentacles reminds us that balance and harmony are key aspects to a successful relationship. If we go to either extreme, things around us may crash and burn. That’s not to say that it is easy to juggle all of one’s responsibilities. The Two of Pentacles is a reminder that we have to prioritize. 

Upright Two of Pentacles as a Person

If the Two of Pentacles appears in a Tarot spread as a person, that means that this person is well rounded but also a lot of fun. This person always has something going on, but somehow always makes time for their loved ones. They may be known for their sense of humor. This card is astrologically associated with Jupiter in Capricorn. Because Jupiter is a masculine planet and Capricorn is a feminine Earth sign, this card carries a balance of active, assertive as well as passive, receptive energy. We all have a little bit of both energies expressed in a balanced way, regardless of which gender we identify as.

For physical characteristics, the Two of Pentacles as a person represents someone whose physical appearance reflects a balanced lifestyle. They physically appear to be happy and calm. When this card is drawn upright, this isn’t some sort of contrived happiness that they’re faking for social media. It’s a vibe that glows from within. They know how to balance eating healthy versus enjoying life. You can tell they make an effort to be fit, but they’re always mindful to only do workouts that make them feel good. They don’t believe in making themselves miserable to achieve a certain look. 

For emotional characteristics, the Two of Pentacles as a person represents someone who is balanced internally and externally. You may notice that they always have time to maintain personal relationships, and they have a healthy relationship with their work. They are also generally very easygoing. Whether this person is an employee, relative, or romantic partner, they get along with others. They have zero appetite for drama. 

For careers, the Two of Pentacles can represent someone who works multiple roles simultaneously. This person could work at a startup, where they have to wear many hats. This person could be a freelancer with multiple clients. This card can tell us a lot about a person’s professional life and their approach to work, although we will need to see what cards surround it to get an indication of their exact profession. Drawing this card in a career reading usually indicates someone who is an agile, flexible multitasker. They may appear to have a fun and humorous approach to work, but they mean business! 

The Two of Pentacles as a person represents someone who makes you feel like you’re experiencing the best of both worlds. This card is astrologically associated with both Jupiter and Capricorn, which makes for quite the contradictory energy. Capricorn is serious, stern, strict, responsible, and business oriented. Jupiter rules of humor, and they’re the quintessential hippie. So this person has their life together, and knows when to be fun and when to be serious. They work hard, and make sure that they play even harder. Most importantly, because Jupiter rules Sagittarius, this person never loses sight of the bigger picture. They certainly don’t sweat the small stuff! 

Reversed Two of Pentacles as a Person

If the Two of Pentacles reversed appears in a Tarot spread as a person, that means that this person is imbalanced and all over the place. Because this is a Minor Arcana card, some of these traits will not be inherent aspects of their identity. If they are behaving unfavorably, they might just be going through a temporary phase. It may be a behavioral pattern that they can still unlearn, if they choose to. Good or bad, nobody is perfect, and people can use their free will to change for the better.

For physical characteristics, the Two of Pentacles reversed as a person represents someone who is clumsy and sloppy. They’ve got too much on their plate, and it’s leaving them looking tired and unkempt. They may genuinely be struggling with juggling too many responsibilities. Alternatively, they may be the type to switch diets, styles, and lifestyles very rapidly because they can’t decide what they want to do with their lives. One minute, they’re decluttering to become a minimalist. The next day, they’re repurchasing everything they own, only to live the van life the month after. The same goes with their fashion choices and diet. This causes imbalance in both their personal appearance as well as their finances.

For emotional characteristics, the Two of Pentacles reversed as a person represents someone who is emotionally imbalanced. In some cases, this may also indicate somebody who seeks to create imbalance or discord in a community. It carries a similar energy to a Magician or Chariot in reverse, where a person uses “divide and conquer” tactics to manipulate others into doing their bidding. Emotionally, this card in the reverse might also signify mood swings and unpredictability. 

For careers, the Two of Pentacles reversed can represent someone who thrives in chaos and imbalance. This person may be an auditor or a forensic accountant, seeking to balance the books. However, this could also indicate somebody who is emotionally all over the place when they should maintain professionalism. For example, this could be an entitled artist who is unreasonably demanding. Alternatively, this is somebody who aspires to have a lot going on but does not have the discipline to maintain multiple streams of income. In the worst case, they could be running a scam, where they rob Peter to pay Paul. Whatever the case may be, it’s a mess. 

The Two of Pentacles reversed as a person represents someone who makes you feel like you’ve been sucked into their mess. If you’re looking to get your life together, this is not somebody you need to be around. Especially when drawn in the reverse, the card may indicate somebody who enjoys being in a constant state of chaos or victimhood. By aligning your energy to their chaos, you might just hinder your own manifestations. If you’re romantically involved with this person, they may be juggling you with their career, or even a third party. 

Conclusion

For love readings, the Two of Pentacles represents balance and harmony. We all live busy lives, and we are all juggling many things at once. For our relationships to work, we need to give them the attention that they deserve. This card is a reminder to make the people we care about a priority. 

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