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The Hierarchy of the 2's

The 2 Root And The Cards Associated With It

The Number 2

Keywords
Relation(ships), Cooperation

Empathy, cooperation, balance, consideration, over-sensitivity, co-dependence, duality. Adaptability, consideration of others, partnering, mediating.  Indicates a waiting period where there will be partial success but more to be revealed later - also a reconciliation, reunion, and/or element of surprise.

Number 11 [Master Number]
The Higher Harmonic of the number 2. The number of the Minor Arcana.

Keyword: Illumination

Intuition, idealism, invention, insensitivity, fanaticism. High spiritual plane, intuitive, illumination, idealist, a dreamer.

The High Priestess

Root of the Number 2
Key/Trump 2
The High Priestess

THE HIGH PRIESTESS - Key 2

UPRIGHT
Nonaction; patience; waiting; potential; mystery; hidden knowledge; inner wisdom; secrets; hidden influences; deep understanding; good judgment; intuition.

REVERSED
Ignoring intuition; secrets; moodiness; irrational; gossip; conceit; misuse of knowledge and intuition; self-deception; emotional insensitivity; falsity; deceit; passiveness at wrong time; passiveness for too long; too much reliance on opinions of others.

Shadow Card
Key 11 - Justice
[1+1=2]

Justice

UPRIGHT
Justice; decision(s); honesty; truth; balance; responsibility; karmic law; cause and effect; balanced judgment; wisdom; contracts; law; court; legal matters.

REVERSED
Injustice; imbalance; inequality; conflict; problems; prejudice; bias; disharmony; dishonesty with self and others; legal problems; unfair decisions; illegalities; indecision; rebellion.







SubShadow Card
Key 12 - The Hanged Man
Last digit shares the root number 2.

The Hanged Man

UPRIGHT
Sacrifice; surrender; peace; understanding; reversal of values; letting go; suspension; a more enlightened way of thinking; being in limbo; sincere search for meaning; flexibility; pause and wait; patience; calm; seeing things in a new light, gaining - or needing to find a new perspective.

REVERSED
Illusion; not seeing things as they are; unable to accept reality; lack of commitment; false security; gullibility; wasted effort; not seeing other viewpoints; selfishness; dissatisfaction.


2 of Wands

2_of_wands (2K)
UPRIGHT:
Personal power; authority; period of waiting; control over a situation; influence; achievement; partnership; weighing options; forming strategies.

REVERSED:
Obstacles; being stalled; cancellations; impatience; lack of cooperation; mixed messages.


2 of Swords

2 of Swords
UPRIGHT:
Difficult decisions to make; restored peace; temporary truce; emotional control in tense situations; waiting; indecision; hesitation; inaction; blocked emotions; stalemate; "sitting on the fence".

REVERSED:
Renewed action; stalemate is over; making decisions; release; movement; seeing the truth; facing feelings; making peace; communication; compromise; "getting off square one".


2 of Cups

2_of_cups (2K)
UPRIGHT:
Attraction; commitment; union; marriage; romance; relationships; partnership; connection; compatibility; harmony.

REVERSED:
Troubled relationships; broken agreement; broken trust; disharmony; disagreements; break-ups; separation; infidelity.


2 of Pentacles

2_of_pents (2K)

UPRIGHT: Juggling; balancing; flexibility; managing; making ends meet; meeting challenges; budgeting; enjoying life; fun; movement; change; coping with daily life; taking care of business.

REVERSED:
Imbalance; stress; too much going on; feeling overextended and unable to cope; feeling overwhelmed; moodiness; not enough to go around; wastefulness; indecision; delays.
Shadow Card
Key 20 - Judgment
[2+0=2]

Judgment

UPRIGHT
Judgment; judgmental, hard choices; evaluation; conclusions; results; outcome; renewed energy; transformation; spiritual awakening; "Judgment Day"; rebirth; renewal; change; inner calling; absolution; atonement; awakening; revelation; legal matters.

REVERSED
Using bad judgment; unwelcome transition; disappointment; indecision; confusion; weakness; fear of change; stagnation; disillusionment; fear of the unknown; prejudice; criticism; delay; upheaval; loneliness; self-pity; failure to find happiness; ignoring conscience.


SubShadow Card
Key 22 - The Fool
Last digit shares the root number 2.

fool (22K)

UPRIGHT
Beginning; spontaneity; faith; innocence; childlike enthusiasm; apparent folly; taking risks; reaching a crossroad; choices; optimism; love of life; unconventional; following heart's desire; being true to self; unafraid.

REVERSED
Foolish decisions; rash, fears; stagnation; being a follower; immaturity; childish; reckless; too many choices -- or restricted choices; confusion; indecision.

Note:
For purposes of numerology 'The Fool' is placed at Key/Trump 22.
Key #11 - Justice is also part of the 1-root because of its last digit.
Key #12 - The Hanged Man is also part of the 3-root since 1+2=3.
Key #22 - The Fool is also part of the 4-root since 2+2=4.

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Don S.


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