Suit: Swords
Two of Swords: tarot card meaning
Indecision, a stalemate and closed eyes.
Yes or no: No
Upright position
A blindfolded woman holds two crossed swords. The card is about a hard choice you keep putting off, and an attempt to keep the balance without looking at the truth.
More about the card
A blindfolded woman sits by the sea holding two crossed swords across her chest. A moon shines quietly behind her. The Two of Swords is about indecision, a stalemate and an unwillingness to see. You close yourself off from information or feelings because any choice seems painful. The card says a pause is possible, but not forever: to move on, you will have to take off the blindfold and look at the truth.
Reversed position
The reversed Two means a decision can’t be avoided: the blindfold slips, and you see what needs to be done.
Symbolism of the card
A blindfolded woman sits by the sea with two swords crossed over her chest, a moon behind her. The blindfold means an unwillingness to see the truth, the crossed swords protection, and the moon uncertainty.
In love and relationships
A stalled relationship, a conversation avoided, a choice not yet made.
At work and in finances
A choice between two options. Gather the facts and take off the blindfold.
Reversed in love
A decision breaks through: the tension comes out, or you can no longer pretend that everything is fine. The card suggests not pressuring yourself, but not going back to silence either.
As a feeling
Inner conflict: a mood of holding feelings back and putting off the decision.
The card as a person
A careful, reserved person who avoids conflict and weighs things for a long time. They seem calm, but there may be a lot of tension inside.
As the card of the day
If you face a choice, gather more facts. Don’t make a decision just to end the uncertainty. It’s good to meditate, breathe and ask yourself honestly what you are afraid of.
Yes or no
Not yet. The answer will come when you stop avoiding the choice.
Combinations with other cards
- Two of Swords + The High Priestess
Intuition knows the answer, but the mind is afraid to accept it.
- Two of Swords + The Lovers
A choice between two people or two paths in love.
- Two of Swords + Eight of Swords
A feeling of being trapped, though there is a way out. The main obstacle is in the mind.
Questions to ask yourself
When this card comes up, it helps to answer honestly:
- What don’t I want to see?
- What choice am I putting off, and why?
- What is the worst that could happen if I decide?
The card’s advice
Not choosing is also a choice. Make yours consciously.