COMMENTS:
The juggler in the illustration is working with affirmative countervailing considerations. Every action and every decision has consequences. If I fire somebody, then I have to hire and train a new guy. If I sign an exclusive contract with a supplier, then I get screwed if he raises his prices. If I go to war against Russia, they might use nuclear weapons; but if I don't, then they'll keep dropping bombs on hospitals and schools. If I spend more time at work, I can buy more stuff for my children, but I won't be able to spend as much time with them, and when I do spend time with them, I'll be tired and stressed.
The Two of Pentacles reminds us that everything has a ripple effect. It reminds us to ask the question, "What if ...?"
