Make sure you grab the FREE Invictus Tarot TIY (Trust in Yourself!) Tarot workbook, if you haven't already! As a note, I am using the OG Rider-Waite deck for this series of posts, but you absolutely don't have to! Find the deck or decks that speak to you most, the cards you connect to most will always be better for your readings and sharpening your intuitive skills. This is just an example and reference for you to trust in yourself!
Two of Swords
Caught between two choices, the delicate balance hangs at your fingertips... but is balance even the right path forward?
Keywords: indecision, stalemate, difficult choices, avoidance, truce, blocked emotions, seeing both sides, a need for objectivity
General Meaning: This card often appears when we are faced with two seemingly equal options, leaving us feeling stuck and unable to commit to either. It speaks of a situation where we might be intellectually aware of the choices, but emotionally unable to proceed. There's often a sense of needing to maintain balance, sometimes to the point of avoidance. The Two of Swords suggests a temporary stalemate, a moment where a decision is necessary but feels incredibly difficult to make.
Personal Interpretation: Acknowledge a place of indecision in your life. Look honestly at why you're hesitating. Are you afraid of making the "wrong" choice? Are you avoiding the potential consequences of either option? It's time to make a choice for your own inner peace, even if the external situation remains complex.
Reversed Meaning: chaotic or forced breaking of the stalemate, impulsive decisions, refusal to see the truth, clinging to denial, lingering uncertainty
Affirmation: "I approach my choices with clarity and courage, seeking balance and making decisions that align with my inner truth. I release the fear of choosing and embrace the path forward."
Symbolism: blindfolded figure, two swords, water backdrop
Imagery Notes: blindfolded figure - inability or unwillingness to see the situation clearly; two swords - two choices or opposing forces being weighed, though they are in balance which suggests stalemate and difficulty in choosing one over the other; water backdrop - the subconscious emotional realm that is influencing the intellectual dilemma
People: indecisive and nonconfrontational individuals
Places: limbo, waiting rooms
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Personal Insights & Other Notes: The Two of Swords often highlights the importance of acknowledging our emotions, even when we are trying to be logical. The blindfold suggests that the intellect alone cannot solve the dilemma; we must also connect with our intuition and feelings to find the right path. Sometimes, the "choice" isn't about picking one option over the other, but about finding a way to integrate or transcend the duality. This card encourages us to remove the blindfold, face the situation honestly, and trust our inner wisdom to guide us.
What difficult choices are you currently facing? What "blindfolds" might be preventing you from seeing the situation clearly and moving forward?
