Two of Swords
The Two of Swords signals an impasse caused by an unwillingness to decide or accept consequences, often rooted in self-denial. It calls for ownership of your role in the situation so you can begin to resolve it. Practically, it can show up as financial avoidance or hesitation in relationships, reminding you that you retain control and responsibility even when you refuse to act. As a depiction of another person it suggests uncertainty about them; as a depiction of you it demands you remove the blindfold and face the truth.
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Meaning
Are you at an impasse? Have you surrendered your power?
Description
The Two of Swords appears when you are unwilling to make a decision and accept its consequences. If you're in denial about what's stopping you from taking the next step, honey, it's you. Own your part in your predicament so you can begin to solve it.
Finance and Love
When the Two of Swords manifests in your financial life, you may be stuck at a dead-end job or ignoring the reality of your finances. You know you have five dollars in your account, but instead of declining the dinner invitation you pretend to be surprised when you are charged an overdraft fee. The Two of Swords in love may find you hesitating to end a relationship, or to move on after one has ended. Remember that you have some control over your situation, and that you are responsible for your decisions—even if you are choosing not to act.
As Person or Self
When the Two of Swords represents another person, you may be uncertain about them. Take off your blindfold and see them for who they really are. When the Two of Swords represents you, take it seriously. You cannot shirk responsibility forever.
Visual Description
A blindfolded woman stands with two swords crossed before her chest, blades pointing upward. She wears a polka-dot dress and a small pointed hat, and a bandage-like blindfold covers her eyes. Behind her a crescent moon hangs in a star-dotted dark sky, with a small tree on a sand island and rippling dark water in the background; the image is framed and titled 'Two of Swords' at the bottom.
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