A young man dances while juggling two pentacles bound by a ribbon in the shape of infinity, as ships ride high waves behind him. It is balance, juggling priorities, and adapting to change with lightness.
Juggling two worlds, a balance kept in motion.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Gaiety, recreation; also news and messages in writing, obstacles, agitation.
Reversed
Reversed, the juggling fails: overload, disorganization, debts piling up, too many things at once.
Too much in the air at once, money slipping away.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Enforced gaiety, simulated enjoyment; handwriting, letters.
In love
Upright Balancing love with other responsibilities; a relationship that needs flexibility.
Reversed Love neglected because of too many priorities.
In work
Upright Juggling several projects or jobs with skill and flexibility.
Reversed Too many tasks; disorganization and missed deadlines.
In money
Upright Balancing the budget; moving money with care.
Reversed Unbalanced finances, debts that pile up.
At home and in the family
Upright Juggling family and work, and keeping the house running.
Reversed Chaos at home; no time for anyone.
On your path
Upright Balance between matter and spirit, between duty and play.
Reversed You have lost your inner rhythm.
Its counsel
Upright Find your rhythm and keep moving.
Reversed Prioritize: you cannot hold everything at once.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana, suit of Pentacles
- Element
- Earth
- Rank
- Twos: choices, partnerships and the search for balance
Pentacles
Ace of Pentacles · Three of Pentacles · Four of Pentacles · Five of Pentacles · Six of Pentacles · Seven of Pentacles · Eight of Pentacles · Nine of Pentacles · Ten of Pentacles · Page of Pentacles · Knight of Pentacles · Queen of Pentacles · King of Pentacles