Minor Arcana · Swords · 2
Two of Swords Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Swords
- Rank
- Two
- Element
- Air
- Yes or no
- Maybe · Reversed: No
Upright meaning
Indecision · stalemate · denial
Facing a fork in the road, you're putting off the choice. Covering your eyes won't make the problem go away.
Reversed meaning
Time to decide · information surfaces · overload
The decision you've postponed is due, or too much information has worn you out. Focus on the one thing that matters most.
In a yes-or-no reading
- UprightMaybeIt isn't settled yet. It could depend on conditions or timing.
- ReversedNoThe card says it won't be easy as things stand.
What the suit means — Swords
Swords are the suit of air. They stand for thoughts and words, judgment, conflict and decisions.
What the number means — Two
Two stands for balance, choice and cooperation between two sides.
The 14 Swords
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
Draw your own
Now that you know the card, think of one question and shuffle the deck yourself. Which of the 78 cards comes up is decided the moment you shuffle.
Meanings follow the widely used Rider–Waite tradition, and the pictures are simple designs drawn for this site. Please treat tarot as a light-hearted aid to reflection.