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two of swords

Swords

two of swords

Keywords

  • denial
  • debate
  • impasse
  • truce

Situation Hints

The same card shifts its emphasis depending on the topic — love, work, money. These short tags highlight the most relevant nuances for each context.

연애·인연
  • 균형
  • 선택
  • 논리
직장·일
  • 협상
  • 방향
  • 결단
금전·재물
  • 분배
  • 검토
  • 긴장
관계·소통
  • 파트너
  • 거울
  • 논리
내면·방향
  • 결단
  • 우선순위
  • 결단

Fortune Telling

  • Sometimes, the only way to win is to refuse to fight
  • You're stuck for now; let time pass before taking action

Upright (Light)

  • Refusing to make a decision without getting the facts
  • Exploring both sides of an argument
  • Arguing passionately for what you believe in
  • Weighing the issues
  • Encouraging the open exchange of ideas
  • Discussing political or religious issues without getting "hot under the collar"

Reversed (Shadow)

  • Rejecting evidence that conflicts with dearly-held beliefs
  • Arguing with others just for the sake of doing so
  • Nit-picking
  • Putting off a decision because you're afraid to face the consequences
  • Preventing others from getting the information they need to make good decisions

Meanings adapted from Mark McElroy's A Guide to Tarot Meanings. Pick and blend interpretations to suit your question and context.