Minor Arcana: Twos

Two of Cups, upright

  • creating deep connections, possible soulmate
  • shared values, compassion, unconditional love
  • proposals and engagement
  • harmony, mutual respect and appreciation
  • equality, balance
  • new offer or a blossoming romance
  • mutually supportive, both parties content
  • maybe ready for next level of commitment
  • strong, successful partnership
  • bring out the best in each other
  • sharing visions

Two of Cups, reversed

  • need love for self so you can attract good
  • without self-love, you project that lack onto others, creating unfulfilled relationships
  • lack of balance and harmony
  • not being treated right–inequality, abuse, bullying
  • imbalanced friendship or romantic connection
  • arguments, breaking down
  • incompatible, hot and cold
  • possible separation or divorce
  • not the same goals or respect for each other
  • restricted communication, lack of trust
  • maybe you should try to shift energy by opening up
What does the Two of Swords tarot card mean? Tarot Cards Explained

Two of Swords, upright

  • difficulty making a decision
  • coming face to face with fears
  • being torn between two…people, offers, situations, etc
  • being caught in the middle of an argument
  • can’t see/ don’t know the truth
  • being in denial
  • blockage of emotions
  • you need to make a decision though, move it forward for all involved
  • stressing between colleagues’ different views, others’ views
  • figuring out the next best move to make
  • try not to be in denial, you need to be wise
  • use head and heart to make decision (see the back with wavy waters)
  • consider everything, as a whole
  • blindfolded = missing information, or purposefully put on to avoid decision-making
  • life doesn’t come with clear-cut answers

Two of Swords, reversed

  • indecision, delays
  • fear, anxiety, or stress is overwhelming you
  • holding onto resentment
  • too much info to handle..
  • cold, guarded, emotionally detached
  • so indecisive you’re in turmoil
  • instead of dealing with issues, you detach
  • concerned with all the cracks in the relationship rather than working through them
  • Maybe, finally seeing the truth
  • so much anxiety that you avoid it all
  • not quite ready to move on from past
  • try to be gentle with yourself
  • don’t put too much pressure on yourself to do things you’re not ready for
  • be patient, ease into it…listen to intuition
  • stalemate
  • no one is compromising or seeing other perspectives..try to look at situation from a different angle
  • stuck in the middle, playing peacemaker..does it really work though?

Two of Wands, upright

  • hunger for adventure, enthusiastic
  • potential for possible expansion
  • progress and planning– you’ve started a journey with an idea and you are now trying to achieve it
  • making decisions- are you satisfied? or want to venture out and take risks
  • planning a future, laying down foundations
  • in process of considering changes
  • try to communicate and create a path together
  • looking at ambitions and paving the road toward it
  • financial stability, comfortable enough to make future plans
  • maybe invest in savings

Two of Wands, reversed

  • focus on personal goals
  • reconnect with what truly matters to you
  • scared to step out of comfort zone even though you have all the potential
  • preferring to stick with what you already know
  • recognize that the difficult path may be what you need or what will bring the most growth
  • what is holding you back?
  • settling because it’s safe, comfortable
  • relationship is holding you back but you fear the unknown so you stay
  • stay alone or get back with past person?
  • maybe a sudden turnaround and your partner will do some fixing toward the relationship
  • limiting your options
  • unstable, struggling financially
  • need more info about a health problem

Two of Pentacles, upright

  • can handle difficulties that come your way
  • in danger or rough times, but able to work it out
  • inability to provide time and energy to make partner happy
  • try to not neglect your partner
  • hard to devote time to loved ones
  • plan finances accordingly, things are tight
  • try to balance things, but be careful not to multitask too much and get overwhelmed
  • try to balance well-being and responsibilities

Two of Pentacles, reversed

  • trying to juggle too much at once
  • disorganized and overwhelmed
  • so many things going on, you might not even know your partner feels neglected
  • partner might feel taken for granted
  • too busy to prioritize love
  • don’t just say yes and not be able to do it
  • stress from work, deadlines..
  • maybe ask for some help
  • once money comes in, it seems to be spent immediately…no savings
  • try to create a budget

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