| 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.
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Root of the Number 2 Key/Trump 2 The High Priestess
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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.
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Shadow Card Key 11 - Justice [1+1=2]

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.

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.
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2 of Wands
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
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
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
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.
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Shadow Card Key 20 - Judgment [2+0=2]

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.

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.
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