Two of Swords
Affirmation
I strive to see all sides of every issue.
Symbolic Attributes
- Element:
- Arcana:Minor Arcana
- Suit:Swords
- Archetype:
- Numerology:2 (The Other: duality, division, debate)
- Hebrew Alphabet:
Keywords
Description
A hoodwinked female figure balances two swords upon her shoulders.
Light Meaning
- Refusing to make a decision without getting the facts
- Exploring both sides of an argument
- Arguing passionately for what you believe in
- Weighing the issues
- Encouraging the open exchange of ideas
- Discussing political or religious issues without getting hot under the collar
Shadow Meaning
- Rejecting evidence that conflicts with dearly-held beliefs
- Arguing with others just for the sake of doing so
- Nit-picking
- Putting off a decision because you're afraid to face the consequences
- Preventing others from getting the information they need to make good decisions
Questions to Ask Yourself
- •What information do I need to get past this impasse?
- •How can I get past being defensive and see the facts?
- •What viewpoints, other than my own, play a role in this situation?
Personal Meaning
Your choices may not look attractive to you, but nevertheless, a choice will have to be made in order to move past a stalemate. Face the truth, make a decision, open yourself up and move forward.
Your choices may not have looked attractive to you, but nevertheless, a choice had to be made in order to move past a stalemate.
Your choices may not look attractive to you, but nevertheless, a choice must be made at this time in order to move past this stalemate. Face the truth, make a decision, open yourself up and move forward.
Personal Reversed Meaning
It will be best for you to delay making decisions of importance for a while. Make sure that you are absolutely clear about your options and your motives before making a move.
You delayed making decisions of importance. You waited until you were sure of your options before making your move.
It might be best for you to delay making decisions of importance at this time. Wait it out for a little while and make sure that you are absolutely clear about your options and your motives before making a move.
Fortune Telling
- •Sometimes, the only way to win is to refuse to fight
- •You're stuck for now; let time pass before taking action