Wands
Air and Fire are friendly elements. Next to the Wands, the Two of Swords gains support: the theme of thoughts and decisions is complemented by the theme of energy and action.
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Two of Swords: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards
In combinations, the Two of Swords speaks of a stalemate and a choice put off. In Heinrich Pangrau’s deck the blades seem to be melting: the defense the person hides behind is already losing its strength.
- indecision
- stalemate
- choice
- avoidance
- truce
- Element
- Air
- Suit
- Swords
- Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Two of Swords combined with the suits
How Two of Swords affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).
Cups
Air and Water are neutral elements. Next to the Cups, the Two of Swords keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of feelings and relationships.
Swords
Next to other cards of its own suit, the Two of Swords grows stronger: the theme of thoughts and decisions sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.
Pentacles
Air and Earth are opposing elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Two of Swords weakens: the theme of thoughts and decisions comes into conflict with the theme of money and practical matters.
Two of Swords and the Major Arcana
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Two of Swords + The Fool
Indecision before a new step, fear of the unknown.
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Two of Swords + The Magician
The resources for a decision are there, but the person hesitates.
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Two of Swords + The High Priestess
Deep down the answer is already known, but the person does not want to see it.
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Two of Swords + The Empress
A difficult choice involving family or children.
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Two of Swords + The Emperor
A standoff with authority, a deadlock.
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Two of Swords + The Hierophant
A choice between tradition and your own path.
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Two of Swords + The Lovers
A hard choice in love, wavering between two people.
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Two of Swords + The Chariot
A pause before a decisive push.
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Two of Swords + Strength
Inner balance helps you make a decision.
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Two of Swords + The Hermit
Withdrawing into yourself, refusing to see the obvious.
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Two of Swords + Wheel of Fortune
Fate will make the choice itself.
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Two of Swords + Justice
A balanced decision, negotiations, a truce.
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Two of Swords + The Hanged Man
A complete deadlock, waiting.
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Two of Swords + Death
A choice that closes one of the roads.
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Two of Swords + Temperance
A compromise, a truce.
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Two of Swords + The Devil
Dependence keeps you from making a choice.
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Two of Swords + The Tower
The deadlock suddenly breaks.
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Two of Swords + The Star
Hope helps you make a choice.
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Two of Swords + The Moon
Deception, confusion, fear of making a mistake.
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Two of Swords + The Sun
Clarity; the right choice has been made.
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Two of Swords + Judgement
A decision after long doubts.
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Two of Swords + The World
A way out of the deadlock, completion.
Two of Swords and the Minor Arcana
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Two of Swords + Two of Wands
A dead end: there is a choice, but the person avoids making it.
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Two of Swords + Seven of Cups
Being unable to choose.
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Two of Swords + Ace of Swords
Clarity and a way out of the stalemate.
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Two of Swords + Two of Pentacles
A hard choice between two commitments.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the combination of Two of Swords and The Lovers mean?
A hard choice in love, wavering between two people.
What does the combination of Two of Swords and Death mean?
A choice that closes one of the roads.
What does the combination of Two of Swords and The Sun mean?
Clarity; the right choice has been made.
How does Two of Swords behave next to other cards?
In combinations, the Two of Swords speaks of a stalemate and a choice put off. In Heinrich Pangrau’s deck the blades seem to be melting: the defense the person hides behind is already losing its strength.