Tarot Card Symbolism: The Two of Swords Reversed

If you are one of the many Tarot readers who chooses to read upside down cards as having their own special meanings, then the Two of Swords in its reversed position indicates a stalemate situation is coming to an end. You'll soon be able to pursue goals and ambitions without immediate problems. In addition, someone may travel away soon, bringing you a feeling a relief and release. Don't feel guilty for feeling this way.

Tarot Card Symbolism: The Two of Swords of the Minor Arcana

The Two of Swords of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the second card of the Suit of Swords. It follows the Ace of Swords. It is the embodiment of meditation and intuition.

The Symbolism of the Two of Swords Tarot Card

This card is represented by a woman who is seated by the sea. She is blindfolded, and balances two swords across her shoulders. They are crossed much as they were in the Justice card of the Major Arcana. Above the woman, a crescent moon shines brightly in the sky. Her expression is one of serenity and calmness.

The General Interpretation of the Two of Swords Card

When appearing in a spread, this card implies a link to the strength of intuition. The blindfold indicates that the woman is not relying any external stimuli, and the sea, representing intuition and emotion, shows exactly what she is relying on. She is connected to the subconscious mind, and to deeper thoughts and feelings than most people experience.

Unlike in the Justice card, the Two of Swords does not indicate retribution or rewards. Rather, it is the seeking of balance, of making decisions that are moral and just. This card suggests that bringing harmony, both within and without, is the ultimate goal.

The Inner Meaning of the Two of Swords in Tarot

The Two of Swords is the image of balance, meditation, and harmony. This woman is in control, and her discipline suggests that she placed the blindfold on herself. This is perhaps done to heighten her other senses, and give her a greater advantage in her task. She may be blind in her current situation, but she is also safe and centered. This woman is unconcerned about her vulnerability.

Though she holds two powerful weapons, this card is not a threatening one. Instead, it is one of calmness and serenity, and of total and complete balance. This is a card of meditation and reflection, not action. The swords point in opposite directions, possibly suggesting that she is holding the power they represent in check until she discovers which direction she should move.

Though the Two of Swords suggests confusion, it also implies that with careful thought, meditation, and reflection, an answer can be found. Immediate action would be a mistake. This is a time of contemplation, a time to find the right path.

The Three of Swords follows this card.

Tarot Card Symbolism: The Ace of Swords Reversed

Approximately half of all Tarot readers choose to read any cards appearing upside down in a Tarot spread as having reversed meanings. If you are one of them, then the Ace of Swords in its reversed position is a mild version of the same card in its upright position. The reversed or negative meaning is much the same as its upright meaning, although perhaps milder in its effects. You are advised against going to far or being too critical of others.

Tarot Card Symbolism: The Ace of Swords of the Minor Arcana

The Ace of Swords of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the first card of the Suit of Swords. It is the embodiment of decisiveness and cutting through confusion.

The Symbolism of the Ace of Swords Tarot Card

This card is represented by a hand emerging out of a cloud. This comes from seemingly nothing. The hand clasps a single sword, holding it erect. The sword is topped with a golden crown. The landscape is mountainous, and as devoid of color as the sky.

The General Interpretation of the Ace of Swords Card

When appearing in a spread, this card implies a decisive ability that results in success. The sword cuts through all confusion, allowing the individual to make an informed decision. This decision can then be made very quickly.

The hand appearing from nowhere implies luck of some kind. So the true interpretation of this card might be that success is a combination of the ability to make a firm decision, and just a little luck. Indeed, this is often true in the real world. Success can only be had by those with the ability to make a decision and stick to it, and only if there is at least a bit of luck involved.

The Inner Meaning of the Ace of Swords in Tarot

The Ace of Swords is the image of seeking the truth. The sword on this card cuts deeply through confusion and deception. In this way, deception can be exposed, and the truth sought. For the individual who draws this card in a spread, it often indicates that one must seek the truth ruthlessly, not allowing deception to rule.

Finally, this card also suggests that luck and fortune are deeply connected with success. While it is not dismissing creativity, thought, and decisiveness, it is implying that luck has a deeper role to play than is often acknowledged. One should cut through confusion and deception, take a firm position, and trust in luck to play its part.

Putting faith in the idea of luck is not necessarily an easy thing to do. However, the Ace of Swords does promise that for those who are decisive in nature and willing to seek the truth, luck will be with them. It is simply a leap of faith.

Following this card is the Two of Swords.