Two of Swords is not my favorite. I know the cards are suppose to be neutral. But, I have a negative association nonetheless with stuckness like the Eight of Swords.. In my life experience, it comes up when I'm looking for some peace and solace. I just want to left alone. There are times I just want to throw the covers over my head because I'm feeling overwhelmed by indecision, but also too much stimulus. I see the two of swords as the desire for objectivity, yet, the refusal to make a move. There a stoicism — the idea that the mind can rule. You can cover your heart by crossing your arms over, but it doesn't mean that feelings aren't there. Sometimes, doing something is better than doing nothing! I find that this card says to me, time to move. Also: don't forget your heart! Not every decision can be made via a pro and con list.
I would agree with “ we have a strong impulse to shake things up in our space” — that's how I feel. I'm rearranging my home space. I could use some new furniture as well as some organizing tips. I’m indecisive. I just look at stuff around me. I don't know what I'm going to do. I've got to figure out desk space, bedroom, exercise space and creativity area. It’s all become one! 😆 Not a great look. A recipe for clutter. Maybe I am refusing to look at it! 2 of Swords. 😆
Thank you for allowing me to reflect upon how this relates to my life.
Oh my, Anna, your analysis is spot on with this card... 'the idea that the mind can rule'. Yup!
I hope your redecorating conundrum is solved soon! I was there earlier in the year and just made my dining/family room into my office/workout room instead! The dining table is now my work desk/space. 🤷🏽♀️
That sounds like my set up at home too! 😆 — exercise, office and crafts all in one room. It’s an interesting set up. Thanks for offering your thoughts on the two of swords. You always get me to consider the cards in a everyday context. That is useful.
I had to laugh out loud at this perfectly timed article. I literally just purchased (second-hand) two leather (pleather?) and wood Ikea chairs --- no assembly required. 😂 This is part of my ongoing quest to create islands of comfort in our home perfectly suited to individual preferences and needs. (I'm on a mission!) These two chairs are situated on either side of a handmade table finished beautifully by my mother-in-law and gifted to me recently. I can't adequately describe how much I love this perfectly suited mini bookshelf/side table. I also love the vintage facsimile "radio" media player I have on top of it. I'm currently searching for the "perfect" reading lamp for this spot.
All of this is part of a celebration of achieving our goal of living debt-free that took us 40 years to accomplish. Now I can buy precisely what I want, but I find that my lifelong commitment to not defaulting to the lure of the new and shiny and participating in mindless consumer spending lingers on within me. We did visit some standard type furniture stores in an attempt to "act like real grown-ups." But between the headache-inducing fumes from the new and utterly ugly furniture (Why is EVERYTHING gray now???) and a salesperson who felt more like a stalker badgering us, we decided to opt out. I've been looking for two "perfect" reading chairs with excellent lighting nearby for at least a year now. I drew my husband into far too many explorations of what the ideal reading chair looks and feels like. And we sat in dozens, if not hundreds, to try them out. Crazy that we found two second-hand Ikea chairs in perfect condition for $20 each. 😮It's crazy that when I could have afforded to spend hundreds, this is what I found. And I didn't contribute to the production of more "fast fashion" decor but extended the useful life of something already here. This whole process is ongoing and happening throughout our home, but I think it dovetails beautifully with the Uranus in Taurus idea of SPONTANEOUS RESTRUCTURING. And, Taurus Moon that I am, it has to be a bit of a slow process that's picky and stubborn with that final perfect Aha! moment. Yes, this is it! Waiting now for that moment of enLIGHTenment for my reading lamp(s). 😂🥳💡
Naturally, all of this is a metaphor for my ongoing inner work as well. 🌿💚
Ahhh Leenie, you are so tuned in to the Universe 🤩
Congratulations on being debt free! I am sure that freedom was hard won, having the responsibility of children and more 💗
I love your Goldilocks story of the chairs. And of course, bears make me think of herbalists, as they seem to be a common herbalists' animal totem 🐻
It is on brand with Capricorn energy to appreciate things that have lasted and have a legacy, and also Aquarian to not be so attached to the old that you won't just go off script and do what serves the current need!
Brava and good luck on the outer and inner lighting up projects 💡😉
Very timely! I keep pulling the 2 of swords and this post resonates in terms of giving up old tools that are no longer serving. Thank you 🙏
I'm in that struggle with you, my friend!
Two of Swords is not my favorite. I know the cards are suppose to be neutral. But, I have a negative association nonetheless with stuckness like the Eight of Swords.. In my life experience, it comes up when I'm looking for some peace and solace. I just want to left alone. There are times I just want to throw the covers over my head because I'm feeling overwhelmed by indecision, but also too much stimulus. I see the two of swords as the desire for objectivity, yet, the refusal to make a move. There a stoicism — the idea that the mind can rule. You can cover your heart by crossing your arms over, but it doesn't mean that feelings aren't there. Sometimes, doing something is better than doing nothing! I find that this card says to me, time to move. Also: don't forget your heart! Not every decision can be made via a pro and con list.
I would agree with “ we have a strong impulse to shake things up in our space” — that's how I feel. I'm rearranging my home space. I could use some new furniture as well as some organizing tips. I’m indecisive. I just look at stuff around me. I don't know what I'm going to do. I've got to figure out desk space, bedroom, exercise space and creativity area. It’s all become one! 😆 Not a great look. A recipe for clutter. Maybe I am refusing to look at it! 2 of Swords. 😆
Thank you for allowing me to reflect upon how this relates to my life.
Oh my, Anna, your analysis is spot on with this card... 'the idea that the mind can rule'. Yup!
I hope your redecorating conundrum is solved soon! I was there earlier in the year and just made my dining/family room into my office/workout room instead! The dining table is now my work desk/space. 🤷🏽♀️
That sounds like my set up at home too! 😆 — exercise, office and crafts all in one room. It’s an interesting set up. Thanks for offering your thoughts on the two of swords. You always get me to consider the cards in a everyday context. That is useful.
Maria, your post made me laugh out loud and inspired a profound feeling of a new way to move through the energy of this upcoming holiday. 🤣✨
I so appreciate your levity and intensity - you’re sharing always helps me make sense of what paradoxes are floating around in my reality🙏
Aww 🤗 thank you, sister!
I’m all too familiar with assembling IKEA furniture!
😵💫🛠️🪑
I had to laugh out loud at this perfectly timed article. I literally just purchased (second-hand) two leather (pleather?) and wood Ikea chairs --- no assembly required. 😂 This is part of my ongoing quest to create islands of comfort in our home perfectly suited to individual preferences and needs. (I'm on a mission!) These two chairs are situated on either side of a handmade table finished beautifully by my mother-in-law and gifted to me recently. I can't adequately describe how much I love this perfectly suited mini bookshelf/side table. I also love the vintage facsimile "radio" media player I have on top of it. I'm currently searching for the "perfect" reading lamp for this spot.
All of this is part of a celebration of achieving our goal of living debt-free that took us 40 years to accomplish. Now I can buy precisely what I want, but I find that my lifelong commitment to not defaulting to the lure of the new and shiny and participating in mindless consumer spending lingers on within me. We did visit some standard type furniture stores in an attempt to "act like real grown-ups." But between the headache-inducing fumes from the new and utterly ugly furniture (Why is EVERYTHING gray now???) and a salesperson who felt more like a stalker badgering us, we decided to opt out. I've been looking for two "perfect" reading chairs with excellent lighting nearby for at least a year now. I drew my husband into far too many explorations of what the ideal reading chair looks and feels like. And we sat in dozens, if not hundreds, to try them out. Crazy that we found two second-hand Ikea chairs in perfect condition for $20 each. 😮It's crazy that when I could have afforded to spend hundreds, this is what I found. And I didn't contribute to the production of more "fast fashion" decor but extended the useful life of something already here. This whole process is ongoing and happening throughout our home, but I think it dovetails beautifully with the Uranus in Taurus idea of SPONTANEOUS RESTRUCTURING. And, Taurus Moon that I am, it has to be a bit of a slow process that's picky and stubborn with that final perfect Aha! moment. Yes, this is it! Waiting now for that moment of enLIGHTenment for my reading lamp(s). 😂🥳💡
Naturally, all of this is a metaphor for my ongoing inner work as well. 🌿💚
Ahhh Leenie, you are so tuned in to the Universe 🤩
Congratulations on being debt free! I am sure that freedom was hard won, having the responsibility of children and more 💗
I love your Goldilocks story of the chairs. And of course, bears make me think of herbalists, as they seem to be a common herbalists' animal totem 🐻
It is on brand with Capricorn energy to appreciate things that have lasted and have a legacy, and also Aquarian to not be so attached to the old that you won't just go off script and do what serves the current need!
Brava and good luck on the outer and inner lighting up projects 💡😉
Yep, I'm definitely Bear medicine. 🐻 #mamabear