Two of Swords and Ace of Swords tarot card combinations

Cards combination description

Low arcan Two of Swords and low arcan Ace of Swords combination - cutting through confusion and grasping the nettle to break the deadlock.

Card 1 - Two of Swords

The Two of Swords symbolizes the confusion we face when we are forced to make difficult choices. In the Two of Swords card, there is a seated woman that is blindfolded while holding a sword in each of her hands. In the background, there is a sea surrounded by crags and rocks that serve as obstacles for vessels and ships, stalling progress and action. The woman in the card being blindfolded is a representation of a situation which prevents her from seeing both the problem and the solution with clarity. The swords that she is holding in each of her hands show that there are two choices that lead in different directions and are mutually exclusive to one another. It may also depict a stalemate, which means that the problem should be addressed with a logical and rational thinking. The Moon positioned on the right side of the card signifies may signify the role of illusions and deception in the difficulty that the woman has in making a choice.

Associations:

Similar or supporting cards:
The Hanging Man (suspension) The Moon (uncertainty) Eight of Swords (feeling trapped) to some degree the Seven of Cups (choices and imagination).   

Opposing or contradictory cards:
Justice (balanced thought and logic) The Magician (pro-active) The Emperor (initiative and leadership) The Chariot (focussed thought and will)

Two of Swords combinations
Similar in some ways to The Hanging Man, when reading in combinations the Two of Swords can suddenly bring matters that appear to be progressing well to a standstill, so it’s not unusual to find both of these cards present in the same reading to reinforce one another. In most cases your interest would be in the card following, to see how or if it will be broken.

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Card 2 - Ace of Swords

The Ace of Swords shows a hand emerging from the clouds wielding a double-edged sword. This double edged sword carries a golden crown while being encircled by a wreath. The wreath has for a long time been associated with victory, success and great achievement. The crown is used as the symbol for both royalty and the power to rule that comes with royalty.   Behind the foreground, the sword stands floating over a varied setting - which holds both mountains and sea, which are used as symbols of the vast reach and distant lands that the swords can be used to conquer, as well as ambition. 

Associations:

Similar or supporting cards:
The Chariot (triumph over obstacles) many others reinforce varying aspects, such as, The Emperor (taking control) Strength (fortitude and courage) The Hermit (wisdom) Justice (logical and just thinking) The World (success) Seven of Wands (conviction).   

Opposing or contradictory cards:
The Moon (clouded thinking) Two of Swords (indecision) Eight of Swords (fear paralysis) Ten of Swords (disappointing end).    

Ace of Swords combinations
Due to the nature of the meaning, this is one of those cards that you love to see in the final position if the seeker is going through a tough time. Look to the preceding cards to see what is being overcome.

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