Two of Swords

Meaning: You’re at a crossroads, holding two opposing truths or possibilities in tension. The card reflects the need for stillness and clarity before action. It often appears when emotions are being kept at bay in order to preserve mental equilibrium — a pause to protect oneself from overwhelm. Reversed: The balance has tipped — indecision gives way to turbulence or premature choice. Emotions or external pressures may now override reason. It can also indicate hidden truths emerging, forcing the issue you’ve avoided.

By Harper LewisPublished 2 months ago • 1 min read

Cosmic Garden Tarot

What shores of what world is this?

Your hooded garment has you facing

your back to the water

while the scales of justice balance

atop your head, creating the axis

the earth spins on. Stardust surrounds you,

it's impossible to tell

if you attract it or emanate it.

I'm not fooled by your appearance of repose,

know that at the slightest note of discord,

you would spring to your feet,

wielding a sword in each hand, ready to stab stardust

into anyone who dares

disturb your peace.

I'm a weirdo nerd who’s extremely subversive. I like rocks, incense, and all kinds of witchy stuff. Intrusive rhyme bothers me.

I’m known as Dena Brown to the revenuers and pollsters.

MA English literature, College of Charleston

Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!

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