Two of Swords
The Two of Swords depicts being stuck between difficult choices and the need to weigh options carefully rather than act blindly. It emphasizes self-reflection and that a seemingly stable stalemate cannot persist indefinitely; a decision will eventually be required. Upright, it points to facing fears, denial, opposition, and a precarious position that demands inner clarity. Reversed, it warns of indecision, exposed falsehoods, delays, and overwhelming fear that can hinder action.
Keywords
Two of Swords
Character
Sita
Origin
India, Hindu Epic Ramayana
Description
The Two of Swords represents being stuck between hard choices. Sita's decision between Scylla and Charybdis is not easy and cannot be made blindly; it calls for self-reflection. Things can only remain balanced for so long before a move must be made.
Upright
Facing fears, a stalemate, denial, opposition, a precarious position.
Reverse
Indecision, lies exposed, delays, overwhelming fear.
Visual Description
A dark-skinned woman in a white sari trimmed with gold stands with her arms crossed, each hand gripping the hilt of a long sword whose blades rise behind her shoulders to form an X. Her eyes are closed and a red bindi marks her forehead; she wears traditional jewelry including a nose ring. Bright red and orange flames lick the foreground while a moonlit sea swirls behind her, and shadowy serpentine shapes coil in the distant water beneath a crescent moon. The composition is framed like a tarot card with decorative borders and the title 'Two of Swords' at the bottom.
Tarot of the Divine
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