Two of Swords Across Decks 🎴✨
Should I stay or should I go now?
The Two of Swords reminds us that choice is inevitable. Avoidance can’t last forever. In the Rider–Waite–Smith deck, the figure holds two swords in an awkward stasis - arms crossed, body rigid. She can’t maintain the balance forever; sooner or later, a decision has to be made. Modern decks may show this idea differently, but the core message remains the same.
1. Sugar Skull Tarot — Death as part of life
Sugar skull masks are made lovingly and deliberately for Día de los Muertos, honouring the dead while celebrating life. This deck embraces that spirit through bold colours and joyful imagery. Here, the figure seems ready to lower her swords and join the celebration - she simply has to choose to do so.
Two of Swords Vibes: water, swords, moon
🧪 Key themes: decision, personal, intimate
🎨 Emotional tone: colourful, cheerful
✨ Unique: Like many figures in this deck, the Two of Swords wears a traditional sugar skull mask.
2. Nightfall Tarot — Dark and serious
Nightfall stays close to classic RWS imagery but renders it entirely in blacks, whites, and greys. The result isn’t gloomy - just stark and stripped back. Here, indecision feels heavier and more uncomfortable.
Two of Swords Vibes: water, swords, moon
🧪 Key themes: decision, discomfort
🎨 Emotional tone: restrained, emotionally guarded
✨ Unique: The figure sits on an unmistakably uncomfortable bench - a subtle reminder that remaining still will soon become unbearable.
3. Galactic Star Tarot — Sci-fi meets everyday
The Galactic Star Tarot blends science fiction with familiar human experiences. In this version, the Two of Swords is immersed in a virtual reality game - and even there, choices must be made, echoed by the screen glowing behind her.
Two of Swords Vibes:
🧪 Key themes: indecision, overwhelm, paralysis
🎨 Emotional tone: uncertain
✨ Unique: Though the sci-fi setting could feel cold or distant, it never does - the emotional dilemma is entirely relatable.
Reflection
Across decks, the Two of Swords reminds us that refusing to choose is still a choice - one that keeps us suspended in limbo.
What decision are you avoiding today?
Caption:
“Not choosing is not a decision.” 🌙✨
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