2 of SwordsRider-Waite-Smith (RWS) Tarot Meaning

2 of Swords card from the Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) tarot deck

Number: 2 of Swords  ·  Arcana: Minor Arcana — Swords

Upright meaning

A careful balance held under real tension — courage and affection maintained even at an armed standoff.

Reversed meaning

Imposture and falsehood; duplicity breaking a trust that should have held.

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