Many of us turn to tarot cards when we have difficult decisions to make. But one card more than any other indicates that you have a tough or unpleasant decision to make and this is leaving you feeling anxious and uncertain.
The Two of Swords tarot card is a Minor Arcana Card from the Suit of Swords. It is a card that’s considered more negative than positive because you’re stuck between two choices, and you don’t know which way to turn.
If you’re living in denial, suppressing your feelings, or blinded by the complexity of the situation you’re in, then you may relate closely to the Two of Swords tarot card.
Want to know more about the Two of Swords and what this might mean for your life? Read on for our complete tarot guide to the Two of Swords tarot card:
Two of Swords Keywords
Upright card (keywords)
Stalemate, difficult choices, stuck in the middle, denial, hidden information
Reversed card (keywords)
Indecision, hesitancy, anxiety, too much information, no right choice, truth revealed
Description of the Two of Swords
When you look at the image of the Two of Swords tarot card in the Rider-Waite tarot deck, you will see a young woman sitting on a stone bench. She is wearing white robes and a white blindfold. The blindfolded woman is a symbol of confusion: she has difficult choices to make and is overwhelmed by uncertainty. Her arms are crossed across her chest and in each hand is a sword. These crossed swords are at the same height and perfectly balanced to signify that there is no obvious solution to her problem. She is at a crossroads and she needs to decide which path to choose.
Although she is on stable ground, a visual symbol of stability, behind the blindfolded woman is a body of water. In tarot, water is a symbol of emotions, signifying that emotion is guiding this decision, while the rocky islands in the water are the obstacles you need to overcome. On the right side of the card is a crescent moon. The moon represents intuition and this is a sign to trust your intuition and let it guide you.
Two of Swords Upright Meaning
When presented in the upright position, the Two of Swords tarot card represents having difficult decisions to make. The good news is that you have equal options available to you, so you just need to weigh up which of these is right for you.
The Two of Swords tarot card meaning focuses on indecision or being at a stalemate, but you can address this by using your logical mind to balance logic and emotion, ultimately making the right choice. Tough choices can be emotionally draining, especially if loved ones are pulling you in different directions, so don’t spend too much time procrastinating, as lengthy deliberation will only make your current situation worse.
Two of Swords—Love Meaning
A love tarot reading of the Two of Swords tarot card suggests that you’re struggling to move forward with your relationships, whether this is a new or an established relationship. Perhaps you have two potential partners and you can’t choose between them? Or do you and your partner have a problem that you’re struggling to resolve? The truth of a situation is that if you continue to procrastinate, the right to decide may be taken away from you, as your partner chooses on your behalf.
You know the right decision for your love life; you just need to use your intuition and take the plunge.
Two of Swords—Career Meaning
A career tarot reading of the Two of Swords tarot card also focuses on indecision and struggling to make a choice. If this card appears in your tarot spreads, then perhaps you have two different career paths or job offers to choose between. Or if you’re happy in your chosen career then maybe you are caught in the middle of conflict between two colleagues. This is a difficult situation, and you may be tempted to bury your head in the sand. But the best way to deal with conflict is to address it: perhaps you could encourage your colleagues to find common ground?
The Two of Swords tarot card represents stressful decisions. If the reason you are struggling to make the right choice for your career is a lack of information, then this is your sign to gather the additional information you need and start making logical, informed choices.
Two of Swords—Finances Meaning
A financial interpretation of the Two of Swords tarot cards focuses on the importance of making key decisions in any financial situation. If you’re burying your head in the sand and avoiding financial problems, then this won’t fix anything. You’ve put yourself under so much pressure that you’re paralyzed with indecision.
Take time to weigh up the pros and cons of each option and look at any financial decision with fresh eyes. Perhaps family members and loved ones can provide valuable advice and insight. If you have a major decision to make about a big purchase or financial condition then make sure you have all the information in front of you then apply logic to make the right decision.
Reversed Two of Swords Meaning
In the upright position, the Two of Swords represents indecision and being unable to weigh up your options and make a clear decision. But in the reversed position, the Two of Swords tarot card description still has negative connotations of being at a stalemate or being caught in a battle between internal and external forces.
In both positions, making important decisions is difficult, but in the reversed position, your indecision is leading to fear, stress, and anxiety. When this card appears in your tarot reader, the decisions you have to choose between are likely to both have bad outcomes (caught between a rock and a hard place), while in the upright position, you are choosing between two positive outcomes.
Two of Swords —Love Meaning
The reversed meaning of the Two of Swords tarot card doesn’t reflect good news about your love life. You have a decision to make about your relationship that is leaving you to feel anxious and overwhelmed. It may even be causing you emotional and physical discomfort. This card is signifying that you’re on the wrong spiritual path and that your partner isn’t right for you.
Alternative interpretations point to the emotional pain and internal struggles of being in a relationship with someone who is cold and emotionally withdrawn from you.
Two of Swords—Career Meaning
The career meaning of the Two of Swords tarot card in the reversed position is also that you have a stressful decision to make. If you own your own business, then perhaps you have to let someone go, or you have to choose between two clients. A decision must be made, but there is no clear winner here. You’ve been subjected to an information overload that’s left you anxious and insecure, but this will resolve when you make a decision. Even if your choice is wrong, relief will come from the act of decision making.
Two of Swords—Finances Meaning
If you’re looking for a financial reading of the Two of Swords card, then when this appears in the reverse position it brings a sense of calm and understanding. Your financial position may not be where you want it to be, but accepting the truth of your financial situation will leave you free to make changes and improve your position, albeit slowly.
Other Cards with the Two of Swords
The Two of Swords is a complex tarot card with largely negative connotations. But when it is presented alongside other tarot cards the relevant information from each card changes slightly. The key meanings of this card are most interesting when presented in the following card combinations:
The Two of Swords and the Ace of Swords
The Two of Swords and the Ace of Swords are both cards from the Suit of Swords. While the Ace of Swords signifies mental clarity, the Two of Swords signifies being stuck by indecision. When these cards appear together, you will be rewarded with the clarity you need to make hard decisions.
The Two of Swords and the High Priestess
The Two of Swords is a Minor Arcana tarot card while the High Priestess is a Major Arcana card. These two cards make a very powerful combination with the blindfolded sword cards, almost contradicting the intuitive priestess. A period of indecision will be followed by the intuition you need.
The Two of Swords and the Ace of Cups
The Ace of Cups is the first card in the Suit of Cups. When this card appears in your tarot reader alongside the Two of Swords, you will receive a powerful message about emotional growth and making decisions in your romantic life. This combination gives you the power you need to find new love.
The Two of Swords and its Astrological Sign
All of the tarot cards in the Suit of Swords are associated with the air zodiac signs. These are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. The element of air is sometimes referred to as the winds of change, and these signs mean that change is coming. The Two of Swords is one of the most difficult cards in the Suit of Swords and it is ruled by the moon. This serves as a reminder that the emotional decisions you need to make will require balance and you should listen to your conscious and subconscious desires.
Conclusion
The Two of Swords is a complex card that is difficult to deal with in your tarot reader. But it sends a clear and important message that you should stop your indecision and make a choice so that you can move forward with your life.
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