Two of Swords

Swords

Two of Swords

Meanings

  • stalemate
  • difficult choices
  • stuck in the middle
  • denial
  • hidden information

Meanings Reversed

  • indecision
  • hesitancy
  • anxiety
  • too much information
  • no right choice
  • truth revealed

Other Meanings

  • refusing to make a decision without getting the facts
  • exploring both sides of an argument
  • arguing passionately for what you believe in
  • weighing the issues
  • encouraging the open exchange of ideas
  • discussing political or religious issues without getting "hot under the collar"

Other Meanings Reversed

  • rejecting evidence that conflicts with dearly-held beliefs
  • arguing with others just for the sake of doing so
  • nit-picking
  • putting off a decision because you're afraid to face the consequences
  • preventing others from getting the information they need to make good decisions

Meanings

  • denial
  • debate
  • impasse
  • truce

Fortunes

  • Sometimes, the only way to win is to refuse to fight
  • You're stuck for now; let time pass before taking action

Questions

  • What information do I need to get past this impasse?
  • How can I get past being defensive and see the facts?
  • What viewpoints, other than my own, play a role in this situation?
Numerology
2 (The Other: duality, division, debate)
Affirmation
"I strive to see all sides of every issue."
Two of Swords — Tarot Meanings · Mago Lucas