2 of Pentacles

**BleuReynard** · 31-10-2012

I dislike the Rider version of this card, and this card alone.

When I draw it my eyes lock on that hat. That red, tall, oddly shaped, hat.

I can't be the only one. Has there been anyone out there that sees any symbology in it, or is it just a random distraction?

***rwcarter*** · 31-10-2012

Welcome to Aeclectic and to the Rider-Waite-Smith forum, BleuReynard!

There is a pretty in depth index to the threads in this forum. See RWS Tarot 101 Two of Pentacles for some discussion (and possible interpretations) of the hat in the 2 Pentacles.

**closrapexa** · 31-10-2012

I think the hat is Kabbalistic in nature, and is exactly what it looks like. (:

Twos correspond to Chochma on the Tree of life, the male element of the supreme monad. The Golden Dawn called this card "The Lord of Harmonious Change" which is an apt name, especially for coins, as this is the seminal Idea of creation, that first manifestation of taking an abstract thought and, in a way, giving it a name. The hat calls attention to that male action and spark. The color of the hat suggests sulphur, which in alchemy fulfills the male counterpart to female salt (if I'm not mistaken).

In essence, sometimes a cigar... is in fact a giant phallus.

**LRichard** · 31-10-2012

He is an entertainer, a clown, closely related to The Fool. A preposterous hat is by no means out of place. He is manipulating material objects (represented by coins) in a spirit of play. Those of us of a more practical, mature sort voluntarily place ourselves in bondage to materialism (The Devil), and worship the almighty dollar, but the Two of Pentacles is too "stupid" (or inexperienced) to do that. The most suitable crown for such an absurd individual is an absurd hat.

Of course, in a practical sense, a hat helps keep perspiration out the eyes of the juggler, and the high crown allows for a little ventilation of the scalp, like a high crowned chefs hat.

**LRichard** · 01-11-2012

The Two of Pentacles is the Decan of Jupiter in Capricorn. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, which is opposite Capricorn, so some instability might be expected. However, Jupiter and Capricorn are not incompatible, so a "harmonious change" is indicated.

The juggler in the Two of Pentacles may indeed be a dickhead (adorned with a hat befitting his unusual anatomy), but then so am I.

**closrapexa** · 01-11-2012

The Devil is attributed to Capricorn, further suggesting to me the creative impulse, and the instability inherent in it. Together with the Earth element, this card may very well be a "little Devil".

BleuReynard Citizen Join Date: 30 Oct 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 295	2 of Pentacles I dislike the Rider version of this card, and this card alone. When I draw it my eyes lock on that hat. That red, tall, oddly shaped, hat. I can't be the only one. Has there been anyone out there that sees any symbology in it, or is it just a random distraction?

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*rwcarter* student of tarot Moderator Join Date: 12 Aug 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 10,080	Welcome to Aeclectic and to the Rider-Waite-Smith forum, BleuReynard! There is a pretty in depth index to the threads in this forum. See RWS Tarot 101 Two of Pentacles for some discussion (and possible interpretations) of the hat in the 2 Pentacles. __________________ Smile. It makes people wonder what you're thinking....

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closrapexa Extemporaneous Join Date: 31 Jan 2004 Location: Israel Posts: 3,677	I think the hat is Kabbalistic in nature, and is exactly what it looks like. (: Twos correspond to Chochma on the Tree of life, the male element of the supreme monad. The Golden Dawn called this card "The Lord of Harmonious Change" which is an apt name, especially for coins, as this is the seminal Idea of creation, that first manifestation of taking an abstract thought and, in a way, giving it a name. The hat calls attention to that male action and spark. The color of the hat suggests sulphur, which in alchemy fulfills the male counterpart to female salt (if I'm not mistaken). In essence, sometimes a cigar... is in fact a giant phallus. __________________ "Many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view" Obi-wan Kenobi Last edited by closrapexa; 31-10-2012 at 07:28.

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LRichard Hermit Join Date: 21 Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,258	He is an entertainer, a clown, closely related to The Fool. A preposterous hat is by no means out of place. He is manipulating material objects (represented by coins) in a spirit of play. Those of us of a more practical, mature sort voluntarily place ourselves in bondage to materialism (The Devil), and worship the almighty dollar, but the Two of Pentacles is too "stupid" (or inexperienced) to do that. The most suitable crown for such an absurd individual is an absurd hat. Of course, in a practical sense, a hat helps keep perspiration out the eyes of the juggler, and the high crown allows for a little ventilation of the scalp, like a high crowned chefs hat. Last edited by LRichard; 31-10-2012 at 15:59. Reason: added a smiley

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LRichard Hermit Join Date: 21 Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,258	The Two of Pentacles is the Decan of Jupiter in Capricorn. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, which is opposite Capricorn, so some instability might be expected. However, Jupiter and Capricorn are not incompatible, so a "harmonious change" is indicated. The juggler in the Two of Pentacles may indeed be a dickhead (adorned with a hat befitting his unusual anatomy), but then so am I. __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before." - Mae West

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