Two of Swords as Reconciliation (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Two of Swords is the card of difficult choices, feeling stuck in the middle, stalemates, and denial. This card shows a blindfolded woman holding two crossed swords. The swords represent the two choices that she is deciding between. She is undecided and finding it difficult to choose. Her blindfold indicates that she is not seeing the situation clearly and may not know the whole truth. 

The Two of Swords reminds us that difficult decisions are a part of life. They are a part of romance as well. Sometimes, we are the one who has to make a tough call. Other times, we are waiting anxiously for someone else to make a decision that will affect us. The Two of Swords reminds us that we should always make the decision that feels most authentic to us. 

Upright Two of Swords as Reconciliation

If you are asking about how your ex feels about reconciling with you, and you draw the Two of Swords, it means that they are feeling very conflicted. They don’t really know what steps to take next. They aren’t sure whether or not they want to reconcile with you or move on. They are at a crossroads, and they are at a loss for what to do. Their love for you is clouding their decision, and while it may seem easy to come back to you, they just aren’t sure if that is the right thing to do.

Two of Swords as reconciliation is a sign of frustration. They love and miss you, but they know that if they go back to you now, things might end up ending the same way. They’re at a stalemate, and they are frustrated because they just care too much about you. It’s possible that a third party has entered the scene, and that is confusing them even more. They may be deciding between you or them.

When your ex thinks about reconciliation with you, they may feel in denial. They can’t accept the way things ended, and they don’t want to move on. However, they are worried that going back to you will just result in the same thing as last time. They know that they must move forward, but they aren’t sure which direction they should take. They definitely don’t hate you, and it’s entirely possible that they’re still madly in love with you. However, something deep within them is just too conflicted to make a move right now. They will probably be stuck here for a while.

If you’ve recently split up, Two of Swords means they lack clarity. They feel a lot of pressure to make a decision on whether to come back or move on. Your ex knows that the longer they take, the less accepting you will be when they finally come back to you. They need to come to terms with the situation they’re in and finally find some clarity in their life before they make a move. Quite frankly, it may take a while. 

If you’ve been in separation for a while, Two of Swords means that they are feeling stuck. They need guidance right now. They need a breakthrough before they can move forward. For you, though, it’s probably better to start moving on. You deserve someone who is sure that they want you, not someone who is unsure and is maybe deciding between you and someone else. Find happiness. You need to be the choice, not an option.

If the two of you are still considering whether or not you should break up, Two of Swords means that you two have some issues to work through. Ask yourselves if you’ve been on the same page recently and what you can do to work together. Figure out your lives and what steps you both want to take as a couple. Set some short-term goals, too, as this can help give you both some direction. Things can definitely work out, you just need some patience. Be honest with each other.

Reversed Two of Swords as Reconciliation

If you are asking about how your ex feels about reconciling with you, and you draw the Two of Swords reversed, it means that your ex knows they must make a decision, but they don’t want to do it. They are terrified of the unknown. They would rather run away from their problems than face them. This is probably because they know that whatever decision they choose will cause them pain, and they really don’t want that. This is probably done in self-preservation.

Two of Swords reversed as reconciliation is a sign of confusion. They feel overwhelmed with everything that’s going on, and they can’t quite keep up. The pressure is settling in, not just from themself but also from people around them, and it’s really getting to their head. They know that they absolutely need to make a decision, but they are so scared to make a mistake that they’d rather stay in their current position than move on. Their shoulders are being weighed down by all of their internal anxiety and pressure.

When your ex thinks about reconciliation with you, they feel nothing, really. They’ve never confronted reality, and they have been running away from the issue since it happened. They aren’t sure why the relationship ended. They are just doing everything they can to not think about it. This is going to cause problems for them in the future. How will they ever move on if they don’t confront their issues?

If you’ve recently split up, Two of Swords reversed means that they aren’t going to actively seek anything out. Making a firm decision is at the bottom of their to do list. They would much rather be passive and have someone else make the decision for them. Reconciliation is not going to happen any time soon. You need to start moving on. Find your own happiness, and don’t let your ex’s indecisiveness affect your life.

If you’ve been in separation for a while, Two of Swords reversed means that your ex is drowning themselves in distractions. Their priority right now is to find temporary pleasures that can take their mind off of their serious problems. They want a decision that isn’t painful. However, this isn’t possible, because they are not willing to make any sacrifices. They would rather bury their head in the sand. You deserve more than this.

If the two of you are still considering whether or not you should break up, Two of Swords reversed means that your partner has most likely been running from your problems. Sweeping everything under the rug will cause the problems to build up, and you’ll never be able to move forward as a couple if you can’t openly discuss the issues in your relationship. Even worse, your relationship will never deepen, and you’ll be stuck at a standstill as long as you stay together. A breakup is probably the best thing to do at this point. Your partner isn’t mature enough to face their problems, and you shouldn’t let them drag you down like this. You deserve someone who is willing to make things work, not someone who runs away at the slightest hint of an issue.

Conclusion

For relationships and reconciliation, the Two of Swords represents deciding between two difficult choices. Sometimes, we are the one who is deciding. Other times, we are the one who is waiting for an answer. It’s a hard situation to be in, but ultimately, you have to make the call that feels most authentic to you. 

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