TarotCraft Lesson 204.02: The 2 of Swords

The 2 of Swords Tarot Card from the Universal Waite Tarot deck.

In a love reading, the 2 of Swords shows an opportunity to exercise diplomacy and conciliation within the relationship. If single, take some time to find balance and harmony in your life.

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A dark-haired figure dressed in a long white nightgown sits on a concrete seat on a stage. Their eyes are blindfolded; a naked sword is in each hand. Their arms are crossed, with the points of the blade pointing upwards in opposite directions. Their shoes are yellow, as is the crescent moon in the darkening blue evening sky.  Behind the figure is a body of water at low tide, hidden rocks now revealed.

Yes/No upright: No
Yes/No reversed: Yes
 
Amplified by: The King of Swords, Justice
Amplifier for: The King of Swords, Justice
 
Zodiac/Element: Moon in Libra
Dates: 23 September to 2 October
 
Traditional Name: Peace Restored
Traditional Meaning: The
 
TarotCraft Upright Meaning

There is a temporary respite from a difficult situation. This is a chance to catch your breath and get ready for the next round.  
 
In a love reading, there is an opportunity to exercise diplomacy and conciliation within the relationship. If single, take some time to find balance and harmony in your life.
 
 
TarotCraft Reversed Meaning
When reversed or negatively aspected, things are not as they seem. Listen to your gut.  
Someone may be pretending one thing and doing another. 
 
TarotCraft Gift, Invitation, and Challenge

Gift 
 
You can see things as they are. Instead of being blinded or distracted by what people want you to see, your inner knowing perceives the truth. 
 
Invitation 
 
You are invited to step into an Initiation. This is the beginning of a life-changing situation or relationship that will create profound and lasting inner change. 
 
 
Challenge 
 
Feeling defensive and unwilling to allow others to know your truth. Only you know if this comes from a place of legitimately keeping yourself safe from abuse or harm or if fear of vulnerability is preventing you from moving forward. You may be Ignoring the truth, preferring to cling to an illusion. 
 
Go to next Lesson 204.03 The 3 of Swords
 
Go to previous Lesson 203.01 The Ace of Swords