Two of Swords

Additional deck interpretation:

The Two of Swords points you towards a very difficult path, one where you must make a decision between two situations with equally unpleasant outcomes as you journey through the seventy-eight passageways of growth.

This is the level on your continuous cycle of change where you are in a deadlocked situation, uncertain with what your next step should be, which way you should go. You are caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place!


The Two of Swords represents a period when you are stuck at a crossroads, in a waiting period, and you need to decide whether to move on or stay exactly where you are.

This is the time when your thought processes are stuck, jammed up because you are overwhelmed by too many problems with no safe solutions. You might crave solitude because you need to be alone, to be totally isolated in order to able to think!

Your current situation is building up pressure and you may be struggling to make the the "best" choice. The double-edged swords of this card make it very difficult to decide while you are continually being bombarded by the noise of everyday life. You need to retreat and close off all communication with others.

Numerical Number 2: This number is associated with making a choice. Making the right choice is not easy, but making the wrong choice could result in a karmic situation or troubled times. This is also the time when you are pulled in 2 different directions and need to wait for the divine moment when you get a thumbs up from your higher-self to make the right decision to stay out troubled times.

The Two of Swords indicates that you are waiting for this divine moment to help resolve your current struggles so you are able to realize your dream.

The Element of Air: This Sword is associated with the elemental air qualities of the planet Venus (needs, wants and desires) and the zodiac sign of Libra. The combination of Venus in Libra brings a struggle to be resolved by knowing whether to follow your head or heart in order to make a decision.


Probable Outcome: You may currently be in a "no-win" situation. You might need to make a difficult decision or resolve a conflict. Should you stay in a personal or professional relationship and solve problems or leave the relationship?

This is the time when your thought process is stuck and you need to be alone and isolated to think. You need to close yourself off from others to seek mental clarity in order to make such a life-changing choice.

You might just need to get away from a heated argument, a would-be enemy or your environment.

Someone may have put you in a waiting position and you are wondering what is going to happen in the future.

Perhaps you have placed yourself on a meditative journey, turning your thoughts inwards, needing to walk alone and listen to your higher-self.

Possible Outcome: You are involved with others and are not closing yourself off because the stalemate is over. You made a breakthrough from your confusion and received the answers you needed.

You are not experiencing problems with your personal or professional relationships anymore because you made the right decisions to put yourself back on track.

You were able to see your situation for what it was and no longer need to wonder what is going to happen in the future.

Then again, you might not be able to channel the energies of the Two of Sword's into your life. If this is the case, you probably are not focused on your goals and relationships right now.

Timing: The Two of Swords predicts that an important thought will be turned inwards to find mental clarity. This event may occur in the next hours or days to come.