Element: Air
Imagery: A blindfolded figure holds crossed swords. The sea and the moon are behind her.
General themes: Stalemate, avoidance, suspended judgment.
Two of Swords Upright
This is a card about feeling stuck in limbo. The figure can’t see—they are literally blindfolded—and so, seem unable to make a clear decision. This could be for many reasons. Either you don’t have all the information you need, so the path forward seems unclear, or your options appear equally good (or bad). You could also have some avoidance issues! There is something about this situation that makes you hesitant to act.
The most important thing is to get moving, however hard it may seem. The only wrong choice is no choice. If your hesitation stems from a lack of information, investigate a little more—your feelings, the situation, both sides of the equation. You will need a balance of logic and feeling for this, as echoed by the sea and land in the background of this image.
In the end, life is messy. There are no easy choices, so do your best and keep moving forward.
Two of Swords Reversed
Although sword cards reflect the intellectual realm, this card asks you to tap into your intuition. Rather than make a decision right this minute, embrace this liminal space. This is fertile ground to look to your inner guild and recenter yourself.
Something is clouding your judgment, so pull back and clear your head before you make any decisions. Trusting your gut can feel messy, but it will lead to better results in the long run here.
This card might appear when you are in a difficult situation with seemingly no resolution, or when you feel burned out or overloaded. That’s why it’s important to pull back and take stock of things.
But don’t stay in the liminal space too long. Like its upright form, this card, reversed, ultimately asks you to clear your mind so you can move forward with clarity.
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