Two of Swords
The Two of Swords represents a state of emotional suppression and numbness when facing difficult decisions. It describes the paralysis that comes from overwhelming pain or fear, making it impossible to take responsibility for choices or take action. Despite the difficulty, the card suggests that endurance and resilience are sometimes necessary to resolve complex problems. The card embodies the feeling of being stuck between options when the pain seems endless.
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Core Meaning
When the pain is overwhelming, it's hard to believe it will ever end. But sometimes endurance and resilience are needed to solve a difficult problem. The card describes the suppression of emotions and a certain 'numbness,' when in a state of fear it becomes impossible to take responsibility for decisions and take any action. Personal associations with Bryan Adams' song 'Sound of Silence.'
Author's Note
This card has a real prototype among my friends.
Visual Description
A young person sits curled on a straw-strewn floor, holding two crossed swords close to their chest with both hands. Their eyes are closed, a long braid hangs down their back, and a bridled horse presses its head near the figure from behind. A dark stone wall fills the background and the Roman numeral II is visible at the bottom edge of the image.
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