Two of Swords tarot card meaning

stalemate · avoidance · indecision

Minor Arcana · Swords

Upright meaning

Refusing to look at the choice. The blindfold is self-applied.

Reversed meaning

Facing it at last, or being forced into a decision.

Symbolism

Swords cut both ways — clarity and harm come from the same blade. As a Swords card it belongs to air, the suit of thought, truth, conflict and communication.

Questions to sit with

• · Where is this card's energy already present in your life?
• · If this card were advice from a friend, what would they be telling you to do?
• · What would need to change for the reversed version to become upright?