The Twos: Tarot Card Meanings

This is Video 2 out of 17 in an educational series on the tarot cards. I had intended on calling the series “Learn the Tarot Card by Card,” but a tarot colleague did not like how similar it was to her own card meanings project, “Tarot Card by Card.” Out of respect for her, I’ve changed the series title to “Tarot Card Meanings with Benebell.”
Closed captioning is provided for all videos in this series.
Four different systems of the tarot will be showcased: the Tarot de Marseilles (TdM), the Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS), the Thoth, and my own self-published deck, the Spirit Keeper’s Tarot (SKT).
Course description page: wp.me/p32or0-4n4
Companion blog post on the Twos: wp.me/p32or0-4nX
For a tarot primer keyed to the Rider-Waite-Smith, consider Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using the Tarot for Personal Growth (North Atlantic Books, 2015) by Benebell Wen, amzn.to/2LHDYT4
Support my work by purchasing one of the online course packs I offer. Check out all course offerings at: benebellwen.com/online-course...
BUY THE SKT DECK: Order your copy of the Spirit Keeper’s Tarot, Vitruvian Edition, benebellwen.com/spirit-keeper...
Interested in a video course series on the SKT?
Video Course Series II covers the architecture of the deck: benebellwen.com/spirit-keeper...
Video Course Series I, keyed to the black-and-white First Edition SKT, shares deck creator's intentions and the esoteric study based constructs that the Keys of the SKT are founded upon: benebellwen.com/spirit-keeper...
Free download of the 200-page Medium White Book, a companion card meanings guidebook for the Spirit Keeper’s Tarot: benebellwen.com/spirit-keeper...
Decks Pictured: Tarot de Nicolas Conver (Marseilles 1760, France) derivative based on public domain images of the Conver deck; Scans of the “Pam A” Rider Tarot Deck (1910), the original Rider-Waite-Smith; Thoth Tarot Deck (or “The Book of Thoth”) by Aleister Crowley (U.S. Games Systems, Premier Edition, 2005; first published by Ordo Templi Orientis, 1969); Spirit Keeper’s Tarot (Vitruvian Edition, 2019) created and illustrated by Benebell Wen.
Books Referenced for the Card Meanings: The Tarot (1888) by MacGregor Mathers; The Tarot of the Bohemians (1892) by Papus; The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1911) by A. E. Waite; Holistic Tarot (North Atlantic Books, 2015) by Benebell Wen; Medium White Book for the Spirit Keeper’s Tarot; Book of Maps (companion guidebook for the SKT).

[@aeh6997]

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[@lindseybeechish]

Love your interpretation of the RWS Two of Swords reversed -- "yield, so that you may pass." I've never heard it explained way and man does it resonate!

[@paulinelife]

This series is enlightening 🙏🏻 and the comparison between systems is brilliant. Thanks for sharing your wisdom so generously!

[@TheRubyFeline]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is such incredible knowledge!

[@mariateresameireles6348]

Love the way you present the cards/keys and the way you visually focus our eyes, attention and understanding!

[@stellarview88]

Thank you, this is beautiful work in translation of the imagery ❤

[@balwindergill7041]

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[@kenleegillespie3819]

I have been learning tarot for a little over a year and I have come to a place of being stuck so I recently found your channel after researching tarot books and I am awaiting your Holistic Tarot book and am so excited for it to arrive. I have only heard good reviews. Thank you for your teachings. I already want to order your deck as well

[@LillianOBryant]

I just found you and I can’t believe I missed your tarot cards 😢😢

[@androsRoccha]

Great work!! The most complete content I’ve seen so far!

[@danr.9139]

By pointing out the idea of animism (each key of the tarot being alive with a spirit) in the Thoth tarot, I anticipate that I can bring the imagery to life a bit more, since I am now dealing with the energy of the Lord of Dominion, etc! Also, I appreciated the SKT 2 of Cups reversed explanation being a pouring forth of love to fulfill the needs of another. Finally, the metaphor of seed & sprout was great in understanding the role of the Aces & twos in tarot. Well done!!

[@BenebellWen]

Thank you so much!

[@BrotherCecil]

Loving this series. Thanks for your hard work!

[@noirstrife]

A very well made video. I really enjoyed it.

[@JournalsByLeigh]

So enjoying all your videos. Going to start with your book again at the beginning and go through it as a full course. THANK YOU for the amazing work and all the effort you have put into it all!!

[@TaraTatangelo]

I recently was reading for a friend and the 2 of wands popped up. I shared how he was about to have new developments in his relationships and I love how you worded it "new surprises". thank you for sharing your perspective on all of the cards.

[@chloeanntraynor8550]

Benebell, you are simply amazing, beyond compare! 💕I’ve been following you a while but have never commented (but felt called to after your bell chimes in #40 video). Thank you so much for this thorough, life enriching content, I am so grateful for it 🙏🏻 Looking forward to this series 💖 Thank you for all your work!

[@BenebellWen]

Thank you so much! 🥰😍

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[@tamipie]

Doesn't matter what I think I know...I always learn something new from you. Thank you so much for this.

[@firethorn007]

OMG. that is absolutely ridiculous she wanted you to change the name...... smh

[@BenebellWen]

awww.. it's all right. I trust that people have their reasons for what they do and what they value.

[@firethorn007]

maybe it was more based on search return results... hmm. either way, glad I found your channel!

[@BluntressVidaLoca]

no owns anything pertaining to tarot. only a narcissist would say something like that. I do not wanna watch not one of that persons videos and I hear it I will just block that person off my list. so for that the person just gained you a loyal subscriber........ME! YOUR VIDEOS ARE GREAT I CAN SEE WHY SOMEONE COULD BE JEALOUS YOUR VIDEOS ARE ON POINT !

[@rea_lv]

I won't say I've been reading tarot "the wrong way" but I was definitely taken aback by the meanings of pentacles and swords. O.O Going to look at them very differently from now on.

[@matthewdelbelbelluz6266]

Your videos are so awesome

[@ritagreenwood9397]

It hurts my brain even trying to begin to comprehend how so much knowledge is connected and interwoven together. The historical contexts, cultural, religious, philosophical, psychological....what kind of venn diagram you using?! 😂😅 I have long been casually interested in divinatory practices, perhaps some 30 years or so, but only these last 3 years (maybe triggered by Covid), have I started to learn beyond the superficial. It's a been a struggle at times as the 'woo-woo' aspect is not for me (blame Aquarian placements), yet, divination as a study and practice still resonates with me very much (blame Pisces placements). I'm grateful to you Benebell, to be able to put a 'label' to it all as such, in the word 'analytics'; my inner turmoil, is quelled! 😁👍

[@BenebellWen]

Likewise I'm so glad to make this connection! May your journeying be productive, prosperous, and fulfilling. 💕

[@devadattalxiv1549]

Thank you for your professional take on tarot. 💚💛 Vodou blessings from Maman Brigitte and the 6% Nation ☘️🐞

[@Sara-kr1mc]

You're amazing😍

[@cresantspoon1204]

Thank you.

[@scobeymeister1]

was entirely unprepared for the Thoth two of swords bonus meaning 😂😂😂

[@Livingtabitha]

I'll be reading Dark Night of the Soul by Thomas Moore here soon.

[@GuidedGift]

Tysm

[@abignothing]

my tarot hero benebell back at it again with the powerful in-depth explanations that have more substance than "two cups=luv becuase wawter=em0tions" :') i cri every time

[@chelsearush7812]

This made me chuckle

[@chelsearush7812]

So true

[@playsaboutmycat]

How can I get a “Spirit Keeper’s Deck”? 💛

[@MoorenaEl]

wow im sorry that your friend became angry by such a general phrase. SO PETTY!

[@BluntressVidaLoca]

tHANKS!I been watching these videos and no one compares to you on youtube. Some I can not even get through the video they are so dry and stale

[@sofiya7683]

wait a minute! What happens when the 2 of wands in Thoth are reversed?

[@jaywheeler760]

The Thoth tarot is not read using reversals. I mean, you CAN, but that wasn't Crowley's intention with this deck.

[@LucyMorningstarArt]

Benebell, how many languages do you know, speak?

[@BenebellWen]

Not enough! I wish I had been more diligent with my studies into language arts as kid!

[@LucyMorningstarArt]

Benebell Wen not enough? 🤣🤣 you’re being too humble in your answer. Come on. How many? 10?

[@LucyMorningstarArt]

Looking at Upside down cards always makes messes with my mind, makes me feel dizzy

[@BenebellWen]

Haha, I've noticed many artists, intuitives, empaths, and creatives feel that way. So you are in very good company. =)

[@LucyMorningstarArt]

Benebell Wen oh! I find that when I use reversals, I become less intuitive and more left brained as I start to think: does it mean this is blocked, opposite, or ...

[@shama7111]

sounds like she is jealous,, bring out your evil eye

[@shama7111]

tarot card by card, seriously.........? whatever.