A blindfolded woman in a white robe sits on a stone bench with her back to the sea, two long swords crossed over her chest. A thin crescent moon hangs in the sky and rocks rise from the water.

Minor Arcana · Swords

Two of Swords

  • stalemate
  • avoidance
  • difficult choice
  • blindfolded

Leans maybe

Upright meaning

Crossed swords, a blindfold. You are avoiding the decision. The truce will not hold forever.

 (reversed)

Reversed meaning

Choice arriving. The blindfold loosening.

Advice

Take the blindfold off.

Yes or no?

Two of Swords leans maybe in a yes or no reading: the answer depends on what happens next.