2 Of Swords

Pulling the Two of Swords tarot card is a call to go inward and listen to your own innate wisdom in order to make a decision. It's easy to get distracted or swayed by all that's happening around you externally, but when you can stay connected to your own truth, answers will come.

What do swords represent in tarot?

In divination, the suit of Swords is associated with masculinity and intellect, but also sorrow and misfortune. The element of air has been associated with the suit.

Which deity is associated with the Two of Swords?

Themis
Abode	Mount Olympus
Symbol	Scales of justice, bronze sword
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Parents	Uranus and Gaia

Do you cleanse tarot cards?

Each time you pick it up for a reading. That's right—to ensure the most accurate of readings, Magdaleno actually recommends cleansing your deck every time you do a reading. "Whether it's for someone else, or yourself," she says, "it's always best to start with a cleanse to clear the cards for your reading."

How do you read tarot cards?

The top card represents romance moving clockwise the next card relates to finances followed.

Can you read your own tarot cards?

Is it possible to do Tarot spreads on yourself, even if you're a beginner? Yes! It absolutely is. Tarot is a modality that helps us gain greater insight into our current situations, honor our intuition and forecast potential outcomes.

What do sword tattoos mean?

The sword tattoo represents authority, protection, courage, strength and power. These seem to be obvious meanings as the sword was used for striking down enemies. As far as the metaphysical goes, the sword symbolizes the penetrating strength of the intellect.

What questions do you ask tarot cards?

The best types of questions to ask in tarot readings

• Tell me about my career.
• How can I improve my relationship with x?
• What is happening in my love life right now?

What goddess has a sword?

Bellona (IPA: [bɛlˈloːna]) was an ancient Roman goddess of war. Her main attribute is the military helmet worn on her head; she often holds a sword, spear, or shield, and brandishes a torch or whip as she rides into battle in a four-horse chariot.

Who is the Greek god of weapons?

As a smithing god, Hephaestus made all the weapons of the gods in Olympus. He served as the blacksmith of the gods, and was worshipped in the manufacturing and industrial centres of Greece, particularly Athens. The cult of Hephaestus was based in Lemnos.

Who is the Greek god of balance?

Dike
Abode	Mount Olympus
Symbol	Scales / Balance
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Parents	Zeus and Themis

When should you not read tarot cards?

Reading for yourself is difficult because it is hard to be objective about yourself and often the cards mirror your emotions rather than the truth. Avoid reading when you are in a disturbed state and unable to keep yourself neutral. 2.

Can you let someone else touch your tarot cards?

But if you are new to Tarot and are wondering whether or not you should let other's touch your cards when your reading for them, RELAX! It's totally fine for others to touch away. In fact, I feel like this enhances the authenticity of a reading.

What religion do tarot cards come from?

The early French occultists claimed that tarot cards had esoteric links to ancient Egypt, the Kabbalah, Indic Tantra, or the I Ching and these claims have been frequently repeated by authors on card divination ever since.

How do I cleanse my tarot cards?

Here's how to cleanse tarot cards in four easy steps

1. Meditate. Simply take a minute to relax and clear your mind of any thoughts.
2. Burn sage and pass each card through the smoke. ...
3. Pack the cards up with bay leaves. ...
4. And finally, put a crystal on top for protection.

Are tarot cards accurate?

Even the best Tarot card readers admit that while the Tarot is a powerful tool known for its insights, guidance, and often accurate predictions, it is not an exact science and shouldn't be thought of that way.

What should I do when I get my first tarot deck?

1. 5 Ways to Bond With Your New Tarot Deck. Cards from the Sasuraibito Tarot.
2. Look Through the Cards. ...
3. Bless, Consecrate, or Charge Your Deck. ...
4. DO AN INTERVIEW SPREAD. ...
5. DO A DAILY DRAW. ...
6. TAKE A COURSE TOGETHER.

How often should you get a tarot card reading?

I advise leaving a gap of at least three months between professional tarot readings, UNLESS the reading is about a totally different and specific question. Let things change and progress before going back to the cards.

How long does it take to learn to read tarot cards?

For example, you could easily spend 3 months getting to know each of the 78 Tarot cards. But that's 234 months (or 19.5 years) until you have worked your way through the cards.

Can you do tarot readings everyday?

Whether you're a newbie, spiritual skeptic, or an advanced reader, there are many benefits to having a daily tarot card practice. For one, a daily practice such as tarot can help you get in the habit of accessing your intuition, which in turn can guide your decision-making and align your actions.