Tarot Card Interpretations: II of Pentacles

I carry a deck of Universal Waite Tarot cards with me.  I've been reading them for about 15 years now and play with them daily.  I carry them in my book bag, in my car and often sleep with them by my bedside.  I guess you can say that over time I've developed a relationship with them.  I'm not neurotic and certainly not psychotic, I don't believe I even need therapy.  I'm not delusional, or hastily conclusional, nor do I bet the farm on them.  I have just found them accurate, plain and simple, at least when I've handled them.

Anyway, over the years I've developed my own understanding about what each particular card could convey and I have decided to share that here on my blog from time to time.  So, I will start today.  There are 78 cards in the tarot deck- 22 in the Major Arcana and 56 in the Minor Arcana. I will now pick a card and give you my general interpretation of it.  Of course, such interpretations have to be applied to the nature of the question you may be asking.

So, I chose the II of Pentacles for my first explanation.  That is the card that is pictured at the top of this blog.

II of Pentacles:

The II of Pentacles depicts a young man holding a pentacle in each hand with the symbol of eternality wrapped around both of them.  He is standing with one foot up, giving the impression of performing a show, a balancing act, or dancing.  Behind him is the rolling sea, with two ships going up and down on the waves.

To me, this card denotes a carefree existence of wittiness, charm and fun.  It sometimes alludes to someone who is clever with words but not totally serious about the subject matter or situation before him or her.  In this respect, it implies indecision or fickleness, but the mood is so light, that one in the company of such a person would be more likely to enjoy it than be annoyed.  This also indicates a talented person who has difficulty making up his or her mind.  

In the realm of spirituality,  it can mean someone who dabbles in many things but has a hard time sticking to any one discipline.  A jack of all trades, master of none type of person, if you will.  He or she is quite diverse in their knowledge but it can only go to a point because they refuse to put their heart into it enough or delve into it sufficiently to become a expert.  

In matters of love in the material realm, it means someone who is flirtatious but not able to make up their mind about what or who they want in a mate.  It is here where fickleness can drive a potential serious suitor to the brink of impatience.  When there are no serious or burdensome expectations, this can indicate a playful, happy relationship, to the extent of having a good time in the company of the person.

This also can be a card of news, writing, or conveying a message.  It indicates an adaptable person who can adjust to circumstances well and fit in almost anywhere.  They are playful and spontaneous.

I am usually happy when I draw this card.  I hope you are too.