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Cirque du Tarot 2 of Swords

January 19, 2022 by Barbara Moore No Comments

If you love mystery and drama, or exploring the worlds behind, beyond the visible world, or the familiar images of tarot presented in unique and beguilingly beautiful ways, you just might like Cirque du Tarot by Leeza Robertson and Josh Tufts. All the cards are a treat, but a special shout out to the creators for the most creative exploration of court cards that I’ve ever experienced.

Have you ever heard a tarot teacher suggest throwing away the book that came with a deck? While I can see the benefits to approaching the cards with fresh eyes, I’d encourage just setting the book aside rather than tossing it out. Most books that come with a deck not only provide interesting deck specific information but also present basic tarot information in new ways.

We rarely showcase tarot companion book text, and it is time we changed that.

Two of Swords

     Ally

When one has a balanced mind, one has a balanced body. When all is aligned, it is like walking on air. Decisions don’t have to be hard, and they also don’t have to be made in fear. When one knows their mind, they know the answer, without having to worry or stress about the outcome. One of the swords is the rational mind, and the other is the intuitive mind. They can work together or separately, yet they work best when they are used with confidence and clarity. These two swords do not have to be in conflict with one another. It isn’t an either/or situation. Just use the correct one at the correct time, and you will stay in grace and in the flow, much like our aerialist.

     Challenger

Not everyone is comfortable using both of these swords, and you may find you prefer one over the other. At times, the conditions call for use of the sword that is your least preferred one.  This can throw you off balance and allow doubt to creep in the back door of the mind. However, this can be dangerous, especially if you are suspended high above the stage with no safety net below. Preference isn’t instinct, it is bias, and it could end up costing you in the long run. Therefore, think about how you can make yourself more comfortable with using both of those swords.

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Written by Barbara Moore
The tarot has been a part of Barbara Moore’s personal and professional lives for over a decade. In college, the tarot intrigued her with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology, art, and history. Later, she served as the tarot specialist for Llewellyn Publications. Over the years, she has ...