Okay, so I’ve been pulling a lot of tarot cards lately, trying to, you know, get a handle on things. And the “2 of Swords” kept popping up, especially when I asked about advice for a tricky situation at work. It was kinda freaking me out, because it’s all about being stuck, making a tough choice, and feeling blocked. So, I decided to really live with this card for a day and see what happened.
My Day with the 2 of Swords
First thing in the morning, I brewed some coffee, sat down with my deck, and pulled the 2 of Swords again (no surprise there!). I really looked at the image – the blindfolded woman, the crossed swords, the calm water, the crescent moon. It all screamed, “You’re avoiding something!”
I started my workday, and BAM! Right away, I saw an email from my boss about that project I’d been putting off. The one with the two totally different approaches, and I couldn’t decide which way to go. Classic 2 of Swords, right? I felt that familiar knot in my stomach. My usual instinct? Procrastinate! But, no. Today was about facing the swords.
I took a deep breath, opened the project files, and made a list.
- Option 1: Pros and Cons
- Option 2: Pros and Cons
It was hard. It was like my brain was blindfolded, just like the woman in the card. I felt resistant to analyzing each path, a new feeling! I kept wanting to just… not deal with it. But I pushed through. I even called a coworker, Sarah, someone I trust, to get her take on it. Talking it out, even though it was uncomfortable, felt like I was starting to uncross those swords. It took good time!
Later that day, I was craving my favorite chocolate, I had to choose between a dark chocolate bar and a milk chocolate one. Silly, I know, but even this small decision felt… heavy. Usually, I’d grab both, and avoid the choice, but I wanted to practice a small decision to train myself. I went with the dark chocolate, because the 2 of Swords is all about making that conscious, sometimes difficult choice.
By the end of the day, I hadn’t made the BIG decision about the work project. But, and this is huge, I felt… clearer. I created motion and action. I wasn’t stuck anymore. I’d taken some steps, even small ones, to face the problem. I’d stopped avoiding and started actively thinking and planning.
The 2 of Swords, as advice, isn’t about magically having all the answers. It’s about recognizing that you’re at a crossroads, accepting that a decision needs to be made, and actively engaging with the process, even if it’s uncomfortable. It’s about taking off the blindfold, little by little, and trusting that you’ll figure it out, even if it takes time.
