Mystical Cats Tarot - Two of Earth (Pentacles)

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A tortoiseshell cat with yellow eyes is lying on the ground with 2 apples resting on her head, one on top of the other. The biggest apple is red and the smallest is yellow.
Behind her we can see part of an apple tree covered in yellow and orange leaves and full of deep red apples which are mostly growing in pairs. Also behind the cat, on the horizon line, we can see 2 other trees with a yellow and orange foliage.
On the beige ground, all around the cat, we can see many orange dead leaves.
In the background, the sky appears to be pale blue.


Colors : Orange


In tarot numerology, 2s are about balance, duality and change. This cat perfectly demonstrates the 'balance' aspect. This card tells us about the need to be able to ground ourselves. The author's message is perfectly summarized as ''Slow down and gain control of the situation through calmness and confidence.''


Symbolism :

Cat in a bun/loaf position : Denotes passiveness, interiorization and tells us the cat is not in a state of stress.

Apples : Hold very varied symbolism, including knowledge. Fruits in general can be related to the notion of 'fruits of labor'.

Number 2 (apples) : Symbolizes duality, balance and change.

Yellow + red apples : Both apples on top of each other like that remind me of traffic lights. The yellow one indicating to slow down (as the book advises us to) and the red one telling us to stop completely.

Autumn/fall season : Moment of the year when life gradually slows down, it's considered a good time for self-reflection. Like Spring, it's a transitional season and thus can symbolize life changes.

Orange color : Symbolizes boldness, confidence and extroverted people.

Trees/fruits/dead leaves : Symbolize life and its endless cycle.

Pale blue color : Represents calmness and harmony.