Two of Cups

Keywords & Phrases:
Relationship. Connection. Partnership. Attraction. Moving toward another. Sexual attraction. Romantic love. Establishing a bond. Mutual understanding. Harmony and cooperation. Reconciliation and forgiveness. Affinity. Love. Agreement. Promises. Mutuality. A happy union. Sharing. Warmth. A balanced partnership. Mutual exchange. Balanced give and take. Cooperation. Reciprocity. Kindness. Understanding. Emotional equilibrium. Finding common ground. A loving and healing union of opposites. Power of love. Spiritualization of the passions. Reciprocal respect and benefit. Transcending differences. Meeting someone halfway.

Summary:
The Two of Cups can suggest a marriage, or a marriage of the minds, or the alchemical energy of merging and blending to turn lead into gold. But you can only do so if you do not try to have power over the other.

Partnership of all kinds and marriage in particular are inherent in this card. Emotional balance and cordial personal encounters are hallmarks of this two. You accept with equanimity whatever life brings. Friendship ad companionship are highlighted. By uniting with another, you accomplish more than either of you could achieve alone.

Two diverse and yet complimentary figures are joined together by a toast: a pact. We are in the field of feelings, with a promise of friendship, of love or even only of affinity: to connect a fragment of oneself with another person.

The image on the Two of Cups indicates a personal union, the bonding of two people. It may signify making an emotional connection with someone, acknowledging such an attraction, or renewing an old relationship. Also, this card may depict the healing power of love, and so it can be about making peace with someone or discovering that our relationships can heal our wounds.

The Two of Cups shows the beauty and power that is created when two come together. Whenever two forces are drawn together, there is the potential for bonding. This card can stand for the union of any two entities - people, groups, ideas, or talents. In readings, the Two of Cups tells you to look for connections in your life, especially those that are one-on-one. Now is not the time to separate or stay apart.

Finally together, my beloved. Your embrace warms me, comforts me, sustains me and fortifies me. I am Psyche, Greek goddess of romantic love.

Love, romance, candles and wine. There is nothing like it while it burns to light the darkness, fill the world with beauty, and heal all manner of ills.

Questions:
How do I benefit from cooperation with others? To whom are you giving your love and affections? How do you nurture others? What is being healed in your relationship? How are your inner feminine and masculine uniting and working together in your life? What are you lovingly sharing with another?

Two of Pentacles

Keywords & Phrases:
Adaptability. Mobility. Expanding your horizons. Change. Travel. Play. Recreation. Steering through rough waters. Entanglement. Commerce. Fancy juggling. Quick footwork. Keeping two or more things happening at once. Balancing. Dexterity. Flexibility. Ability in dealing with material things. Adapting to relationship needs. Doing many things simultaneously. Dealing with several problems at once. Juggling with the options. Understanding change. The ups and downs of fortune. The need for flexibility. Balancing multiple obligations. Walking a tightrope. Pulled in many directions. Coping with the variations of daily life. A balancing act. Resources spread thin. Juggling many projects at once. Multiple responsibilities. Need to make a decision. Go with the flow. Coping with demands. Making sure all areas are covered. Embracing the challenge.

Summary:
The easygoing juggler in the image reminds us of the infinite possibilities there are in life - choices, options, new developments, changing scenarios - and how important it is to stay flexible and open to change. This card also signifies that, to overcome any hurdles or problems, be ready to juggle with all of the options. Have fun and smile at life a little, and look for new ways to handle old situations. In adapting to the world around you, you will also create an effective way to achieve your current aims.

Think balance, adaptability, and equilibrium. You juggle and number of different projects and sources of income. This may entail working two jobs or handling full-time employment as you attend school. However, you don't feel overburdened because pleasure is inherent to your pursuits. You strike a balance, but you do it with the cheer and enthusiasm of a juggler in a vaudeville act. There's a hidden magic in the way you maintain your equilibrium. Avoid spreading yourself too thin. If necessary, narrow your choices to maintain a balanced disposition. Your versatility is your greatest strength.

The Two of Pentacles is an atypical card in its air of fun and whimsy. It advises us to be flexible and adaptive so that we can keep things in balance, but it also seems to say, "Have some fun while you're at it". This card indicates juggling various projects or tasks, perhaps saying that we have a lot going on but we will be able to handle it all if we maintain our balance. Balance your needs against those of other people.

You are trying to juggle several tasks at the same time. You need to schedule your time wisely. You need to make a decision that will ease the tension in your life. Now is a time to be adaptable and "go with the flow". Your skill at handling multiple obligations will lead to success.

Questions:
What two or more situations are you handling with ease? What are you adapting to? What are you juggling in order to keep stable? In what ways do you play and use your excess energies? What calls for diplomacy? How do you adapt to change? Am I balancing work and play?