Two of Coins

Two of Coins is a card used in Latin suited playing cards which include tarot decks. It is part of what tarot card readers call the "Minor Arcana" Tarot cards are used throughout much of Europe to play tarot card games.[1]

Two of Coins from the Rider-Waite Tarot deck.
Two of Coins (2 di denari) from an Italian deck

In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, Tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for divinatory purposes.[1][2]

Symbolism

The Rider-Waite Two of Coins is inspired by the ribbon of traditional tarots which often displayed the name of the card manufacturer.

Common Interpretation

The Two of Coins, or The Two of Pentacles is a card when upright means to juggle, to struggle in a positive influence, to balance, to maintain. The Reversed meaning of the card means imbalances, excess juggling, excess struggle, the advice of the card is to re-dress balance.[3]

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References
  1. Dummett, Michael (1980). The Game of Tarot. Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd. ISBN 0-7156-1014-7.
  2. Huson, Paul, (2004) Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage, Vermont: Destiny Books, ISBN 0-89281-190-0 Mystical Origins of the Tarot
  3. http://www.tarotfortheinsomnia.com
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