Two of Swords
Minor Arcana · Swords
Keywords
indecisionstalematedifficult choicesavoidance
Reversed Keywords
information overloadlesser of two evilsmoving forward
Card Imagery
A blindfolded figure sits at the water's edge, holding two crossed swords in perfect balance. A crescent moon hangs in the sky. The figure cannot — or will not — see the situation clearly. The water behind them represents the emotions they're trying to block out.
Upright Meaning
The Two of Swords represents a stalemate — a difficult decision you're avoiding by refusing to look at the situation clearly. The blindfold must come off. Weigh your options and choose.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed, the Two of Swords suggests information overload, being forced to decide, or finally removing the blindfold and facing a difficult truth. The stalemate is breaking.