I want to apologize for missing last week's tarot pairing. I received many emails and tweets asking me if anything was wrong and if I was going to continue the feature. Let me thank all my followers, especially those in the United Kingdom, for their concerns. There is nothing wrong and yes, I will continue this feature that has proven so popular. This week's pairing is the King of Swords reversed and the Two of Pentacles.
The King of Swords is the King of truth, order and justice. In many ways our King is closest to The Emperor and Justice. He sits on his high backed throne. The back rises off the card and into the heavens. This reflects our King's ability to rise above emotions and use intellect only. The birds, which are the animal for the Swords, flying in the background reinforce this. His throne sits atop a hill showing he takes the high road. He holds his sword cocked to the right showing a readiness for action. The Swords' King has a responsibility to uphold the law of the land.
Reversed that intellect and wisdom to rule may become inflexible. Our King may attain power for power's sake and ignore the plight of his subjects. He may use his strength to be cruel, unkind or unsympathetic. Alternately, it may show a person who is weak-willed, lazy or unable to make a decision.
Twos represent unions and choices within the suit. Pentacles stands for money or grounding. They also represent the alchemy of creation and therefore are magical.
In the Two of Pentacles we see a young man juggling two pentacles while balancing on one leg. Behind him we see two ships sailing on rough seas. The ships are the same we see in the Three of Wands, only in the Three they seas they sail are calm. Our young merchant has many challenges in starting out. He must learn to juggle and become a Jack (or Jaqueline) on all trades until established.
Taken together these two cards reminds us that we may need to be unreasonable while starting out. Others may perceive this as cruel as you forsake all else to concentrate on your project. They also remind us not to be inflexible at the beginnings of a project. You may face challenges that require you to change direction or alter your thinking. Do not be so locked into your ways that you can not see another option.
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