
Minor Arcana · Swords
Two of Swords
A hoodwinked female figure balances two swords upon her shoulders.
- Yes or no
- No
- Position in the deck
- Card 52 of 78
Upright meaning
Conformity and the equipoise which it suggests, courage, friendship, concord in a state of arms; another reading gives tenderness, affection, intimacy. The suggestion of harmony and other favourable readings must be considered in a qualified manner, as Swords generally are not symbolical of beneficent forces in human affairs.
Reversed meaning
Imposture, falsehood, duplicity, disloyalty.
What the card offers
Resistance is natural; reassess before pushing.
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Questions people ask about this card
What does Two of Swords mean upright?
Conformity and the equipoise which it suggests, courage, friendship, concord in a state of arms; another reading gives tenderness, affection, intimacy. The suggestion of harmony and other favourable readings must be considered in a qualified manner, as Swords generally are not symbolical of beneficent forces in human affairs.
What does Two of Swords mean reversed?
Imposture, falsehood, duplicity, disloyalty.
Is Two of Swords a yes or a no?
Two of Swords leans towards no. Resistance is natural; reassess before pushing.




