Two of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

A blindfolded woman holds two crossed swords before a quiet sea. The Two of Swords is a stalemate — a choice postponed because both options feel hard.

• Suit:Swords — Air
• Keywords:indecision, stalemate, avoidance, balance
• Reversed:information revealed, decision made
• Yes or no:Undecided

What the card shows

A blindfolded woman sits on a stone bench, arms crossed holding two swords. Behind her is a calm sea with rocks and a crescent moon.

She keeps the peace by refusing to look.

Upright meaning

Upright, the Two of Swords shows a difficult decision avoided. Remove the blindfold: gather information and choose.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, the truth comes out and a decision can finally be made.

In love and relationships

In love, a stalemate or avoided conversation.

In work and money

At work, a choice between two options. With money, do not postpone necessary decisions.

As advice

Look at both options honestly, then choose.

In Marseille and Thoth

In the Tarot de Marseille the Two of Swords shows two curved blades around a flower. In the Thoth deck the card is Peace.

Questions to reflect on

• What am I refusing to look at?
• What information would help me decide?
• What does postponing cost me?

Frequently asked questions