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| Two of Coins (trimmed):©Margarete Petersen Tarot |
Margarete Petersen’s
Two of Coins reminds me of the Thoth’s depiction of this card, with the serpent
forming the lemniscus. The two resulting circular shapes (coin-shaped) each hold a footprint -
our contact with the earth perhaps. One footprint is a dark shade, the other
light. In the darker one I’m sure I can see an animal – a hare, or a goat? - but
even with my magnifying glass I can’t be sure. I’m leaning towards a goat, given this card’s
astrological link to Capricorn…Jupiter in Capricorn, in fact.
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| Two of Coins ( (trimmed):© Thoth Tarot |
Jupiter in Capricorn, astrologically, is
looking to expand and grow through hard work. Self-discipline will be required
in order make progress – which will be steady but sure. There’s plenty of optimism around, as long as
the Saturnian side of Capricorn (remember this sign is ruled by Saturn) isn’t
allowed to constrict that expansive faith and confidence by becoming too
serious or fearful. The faith and
optimism of Jupiter here is rooted in reality and experience – while the
opportunities for change and development come through reliability, sense of
responsibility, and patience.
The two circles and the light-dark feet
reflect the idea of balancing opposites – perhaps even a uniting, given that
the two circles are part of one creature. And the lemniscus reminds us that
this is a never-ending process!
A cinquain, for a change…
Balance
Two become one
Feet rooted in the earth
Expand and grow through hard work; change is
Constant.
Margarete Petersen Tarot, AGM-URANIA, 2004
Thoth Tarot, created by Aleister Crowley, illustrated by Lady Frieda Harris. U.S. Games
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