Two of Pentacles as Love Outcome (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 Love Outcome

If you are asking about what is the outcome of a relationship, and you draw the Two of Pentacles, that means that one or both of you are going with the flow in a relationship. It is astrologically associated with Jupiter in Capricorn, which can be a tricky energy to deal with. Jupiter is jovial, optimistic, and wants to have fun and joke all the time. Meanwhile, Capricorn wants to be grown-up, committed, and serious.  The Two of Pentacles energy is all about that kind of juggling and maintaining balance. This could be a relationship where opposites attract. Alternatively, this may indicate a relationship we’re one or both of you are extremely busy with your career or business. 

The Two of Pentacles as love outcome is a sign of being in a fun relationship. With its astrological association with Jupiter, you could be dealing with somebody from another culture or a different upbringing. You are being flexible and adapting quickly to your person’s habits and lifestyle, and vice versa. This is a relationship where the give and take dynamics are well-balanced. Overall, this is a fun energy to be around. This is a relationship that is never boring.

If you are wondering about a potential relationship, the Two of Pentacles as love outcome means you may need to be flexible. This relationship may be unlike any relationship you’ve been in before. There could be something very different about it. Alternatively, another meaning for this card is beware of being juggled. Make sure that your person is single as they claim to be. Unless you live an alternative lifestyle that involves being openly polyamorous, make sure that you are not being juggled with anybody else.

If you are in a new relationship, the Two of Pentacles as love outcome means having to do a lot of adapting. This card’s astrological association with both Jupiter and Capricorn can sometimes indicate a clash in values.  Jupiter is all about religion, systems of belief, philosophies.  Meanwhile Capricorn is all about the status quo, the establishment, and tradition. Another thing to look out for is, you may have to “share” your person with their business or career, or they may even be a workaholic. Make sure you’re on the same page about these things before you get in too deep.

If you are in an existing relationship, the Two of Pentacles as love outcome means the relationship is a balancing act, and this is not necessarily a bad thing. This is often the energy of a very, very busy power couple.  Juggling business, career, and your family life. You may be building a business together, or you have the potential to build a business together with your person. Jupiter is about expansion and Capricorn can represent your empire, whatever that “empire” may be in your lives. Don’t overwhelm yourselves, also remember to chill and have fun occasionally.

If you are currently in separation with each other, the Two of Pentacles as love outcome means a balancing act. If you are separated by distance, you and your person have mastered the art of the long-distance relationship. You know how to keep the relationship intact, give each other space, while maintaining a healthy dynamic. If you are inquiring about an ex you’re interested in reconciling with, your person might be keeping their options open. This is the card of being flexible and open. They may not be of the mindset of settling down to give your relationship another try.

Reversed Two of Pentacles as Love Outcome

If you are asking about what is the outcome of a relationship, and you draw the Two of Pentacles reversed, that means that there could be some sort of imbalance in this relationship. Usually this indicates an unhealthy dynamic in a relationship. Somebody is not giving enough of their energy to nurture the relationship. Since this card is astrologically associated with Mars, there could be some sort of imbalance related to intimacy. Another possibility is, unfortunately, emotional imbalances and anger issues. If your person has trouble controlling their temper, make sure they’re not taking out their frustrations on you.

The Two of Pentacles reversed as love outcome is a sign of potentially being juggled. If you are casually dating, and you’re aware they’re seeing other people, then this shouldn’t be an issue. This is just an indication that they’re trying to figure out who would make the best fit in the long term. However, if this person claims to be exclusive with you, seeing this card in the reverse could mean that they’re juggling you with other people. Alternatively, this person may not have their life together. They’re overwhelmed by other aspects of their life, such as career and finances.

If you are wondering about a potential relationship, the Two of Pentacles reversed as love outcome means be mindful of imbalances in both the relationship dynamics and your person. Your person may have extreme mood swings, and you may end up on the receiving end of their volatile behavior. This card when drawn in the reverse may also be a warning that your person has a tendency to juggle multiple people, even when they’re supposed to be exclusive with you. So, be mindful of that. Try not to emotionally invest too deeply before you are certain that they can be trusted. Learn more about who they truly are at their core, and behind closed doors.

If you are in a new relationship, the Two of Pentacles reversed as love outcome means certain aspects of the relationship need to be rebalanced early on. For this relationship to develop into something more, some fundamental things need to be addressed. The two of you started off on the wrong foot in some way. For example, there could be an unhealthy financial dynamic between the two of you. If you were to continue on that path, it’ll bite you in the behind in the future, especially if you were to start a family or combine assets.

If you are in an existing relationship, the Two of Pentacles reversed as love outcome means feeling like you’ve lost control of the relationship. Perhaps the two of you both have too much going on in your careers to have time for each other. This card is astrologically associated with expansive Jupiter in business-minded Capricorn. This may indicate an overemphasis on career over love, “competing” and “being juggled” with business interests. You or your person may end up with resentment. This dynamic needs rebalancing (or compromise) before you can progress to a higher level of commitment.

If you are currently in separation with each other, the Two of Pentacles reversed as love outcome means feeling all over the place in terms of the direction of your relationship. If you are separated by distance, you may feel like your plans for your future together are all over the place. You don’t have a clear idea how to make this long-distance relationship work in the long run. Even if you have a vague vision of how things should go, the logistics are scattered. If you are inquiring about an ex you’re interested in reconciling with, your person has felt out of balance since the dissolution of your relationship. They feel lost without you. At the same time, they don’t know how to go about restarting your relationship and healing it.

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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