This card means that the person got everything he wanted. Minor Arcana Tarot card Two of Wands (staffs, sceptres) means that there is nothing left to conquer, and this is sad. Success that turned into disappointment. The resulting wealth and power do not bring joy. In this article we will look at the description and meaning in relationships of an upright and inverted card, interpretation and combination with other cards in layouts for love, health, career and work.
The Two of Wands has enormous power, both creative and destructive.
General meaning of the Two of Wands card
The Two of Staves carries a dual interpretation. One meaning indicates initiative and confidence, the other indicates indecisiveness and fears. The card shows power, luck, and misfortune at the same time. Its meaning will depend on the presence of negative or favorable cards in the layout.
The Two of Wands Tarot meaning represents harmony between the past and the future. Conquest and power, gaining strength. A person has enough power, resources, time and influence to carry out his plans.
Surprise
The map indicates the arrival of something unexpected. Something will happen that frightens the questioner. Problems, unexpected obstacles. If the Moon is present in the layout, then this means an unnoticed factor that influenced the outcome of the case, which may surprise and complicate the matter. Other cards will give you a hint as to what factor this is.
If there are favorable cards in the layout, then the Two of Scepters foreshadows unexpected benefits, good luck in business, and a favorable combination of circumstances. A new opportunity about which a person has doubts. The card indicates that you need to take advantage of the gift of fate and not hesitate. A person has doubts about changing his place of residence or is indecisive about everything.
Doubts
Life's crossroads, crossroads. Time to choose a path. You need to stop and think about your actions. There is no motivation, it is lost. The person does not see the point in his further actions. A man is standing on the threshold. He needs to take a step forward, but he refuses, hesitates and doubts. A precarious state of choice and doubt. Fear prevents you from taking a step forward.
A hesitant statement of one's intentions, lacking sincerity in the desire to act. As a rule, this is a task that a person does not really want to take on or a relationship that he wants to avoid.
The Two of Wands of the Tarot indicates difficulties with choice and decision making. A person sees different options for solving a problem, but none suits him. Timidity, cowardice, hesitation. At the same time, nothing depends on his choice, the situation does not radically affect the life of the questioner, but he attaches great importance to it.
The plan is achievable, it just requires more effort and patience. The tormenting question, as a rule, relates to creative activity. The card also carries a negative meaning. Scandal, quarrel, sadness, sadness, regret. Other cards in the layout will help you make the right choice.
Key Ideas
Refusal to take initiative and inaction in general. Reluctance to enter into conflicts and showdowns. Lack of desire and desire to act, but this is not always indicated in a negative way. A person wants to distance himself from the bustle of the world. It happens that the card shows that the person making the wish has no plans, no goals, perhaps only dreams or illusions.
Sometimes, the card comes out as a sign that it’s time to stop and hide so as not to waste energy in vain. Indifferent expectations and third-party observation can also be played through this Arcana of Wands.
Personal Description
Two of staves, the meaning indicates the strong energy and charisma of the questioner. Activity, determination, belligerence, aggressiveness, impatience, lack of endurance. Convincing others of your talent, pressure, demonstrativeness. Maturing ideas, waiting for results.
Positive features
This card represents an influential person, a conqueror, a realized person who has great potential. He can do a lot, he has great talents and ambitions. But at the moment there is fatigue and calm. I lost interest in life and faith in my talents and abilities. A time of calm, reflection and melancholy.
The man has gone through and experienced a lot in his life. He knows both the joy of victories and the bitterness of failures. He "burned out." His energy has weakened, and there is no desire or strength to move forward. He lives in his thoughts, in his world, “flies in the clouds.” A transitional period that follows victories and achievements.
Negative traits
Internal suffering, constant tension. The will is weakening. A person balances between creative and destructive impulses. He burned out, because of this there is aggression and uncertainty, suppression and prohibitions. The man rages from his powerlessness. He chooses something new for himself, but destructive. He needs to let off steam, so he gets into various conflicts, quarrels, as if running into a fight himself.
The person does not know how to act now, so he is on the sidelines. He has no soul for anything, has no desire to make decisions and act, and keeps himself “apart” from those around him and from life. Doesn't want to be happy with what he has. Dissatisfied with the present, immersed in melancholy. He has everything, but it doesn't make him happy.
The Man of the Two of Wands is an individualist under any circumstances. He will not listen to the opinions of others, because he is his own boss. He is a dictator by nature, which makes it difficult for others to be around him. Arrogant, inattentive to other people, does not stand on ceremony with them.
On a deeper level
The desire to move forward and achieve goals turned into burnout and loss of strength. In material terms, a person has achieved what he wants, but the soul is not happy. Loss of strength and indecision lead to stagnation and a reluctance to act further or make any other attempts. To find the answer to what deprives a person of strength, you need to look at other cards.
- It seems to a person that he has achieved everything, what next? It was all over: despondency and detachment from reality. This period must be lived in silence and awareness of what is happening. A huge supply of vitality has dried up. It needs to be restored, then move on. Take a break in life.
- The Two of Wands indicates a test of spiritual powers. You need to learn to live with other people, be able to build relationships with them. A person does not want to put up with the fact that other people have their own desires and goals. He is irritated by the fact that he has to constantly look for a compromise. He is not compliant, and does not accept anything other than his beliefs.
- Aries in this carriage indicates movement from the depths, furious, ready to overcome everything in its path. An unstoppable desire to win. Mars symbolizes impulse - the beginning of something. But this movement has not yet gained strength and has not been fully thought out by man. Therefore, intention is still vulnerable to the outside world. Adaptation process.
- A person plays a new role for himself, the script of which has not yet been approved. He does not see himself from the outside, so he is blinded by the victories of the past and self-confidence. To achieve something new, you need to use your existing life experience and listen to your intuition. A person is approaching the realization of his idea; he needs to take a step forward, but a deliberate and calculated step.
- A person rebels against the established rules of society and does not accept them. Goes against the crowd. His anger is righteous, he has endured and caved in for too long. Renewal through destruction.
At the level of consciousness
The 2 of Wands of the Tarot in the reading speaks of a period of reflection, a forced stop, which will last until a decision is made. Doubt will destroy action. You need to quickly overcome your fears and realize your desires, intentions, and ideas. Delay will only complicate the situation and cause new doubts or apathy.
The Two of Posokhov communicates the need to respect the feelings, desires, and plans of other people. The success of interaction with society depends on the ability to take into account the interests of others without sacrificing your own. The two sides must complement each other. Self-assertion or manipulation is highly undesirable.
The meaning of the Two of Wands in various readings
For career and work
Conclusion of profitable contracts and deals.
Drawing up plans. Creation of a business, company. Benefit from the activity. Strengthening your professional position, career growth. Beneficial cooperation, acquisition of good investors, business partners. The emergence of like-minded people. The Two of Staves also indicates problems. A person does not have enough energy, resources, and perseverance to strengthen his position in a company or business. Realization of plans through overcoming difficulties. A person sits with folded hands, does not want to act, he lacks firmness and courage in his decisions. Fight for your dreams. You need to define your goals and objectives and start taking action.
A person occupies a position that does not correspond to his ambitions and professional experience. There is no career growth, which disheartens the questioner. There is a choice between two offers, but I don’t like either of them.
Detachment, some depressive indifference to further achievements. Indifference, apathy, loss of vital energy, desire to stay away from the flow of events. Lack of decisive action, lack of inspiration and lack of composure, there is some matter that you don’t have your heart set on.
The card indicates a leader, an ambitious person who is cramped in his position or work. He has to agree with reality, he needs to earn a piece of bread somewhere. On the other hand, this internal conflict can result in a struggle for the position of boss. If there are negative cards in the layout, then this indicates the failure of the enterprise.
For finances and property
The Two of Scepters itself indicates wealth and good luck. But if there are negative cards in the layout, then it means financial losses. The main meaning of the card is a stable financial position, sufficient resources, and making a small profit. Successful resolution of issues with real estate, purchase of property. The card advises the questioner not to sell himself cheaply at the cost of his beliefs and dignity.
For love and relationships
Indifference, lack of love. Two of Wands Tarot, meaning in relationships - cold heart. Partner's indifference. Cooling of feelings, a period of satiety with each other, when love became commonplace and a habit.
Detached, neutral position with internal tension. Especially if the question concerns having two partners, a person does not know who to choose. Internal tension with external coldness. Love triangle. The solution to this situation is self-removal, a neutral position. A person becomes a hermit for a while.
There is no desire to create relationships. Withdrawing from problems, creating a shell. A person does not want to choose between two partners, since neither one is suitable, but he keeps them to eliminate the feeling of loneliness and inner emptiness. There is no happiness and joy from relationships. Wasting a lot of energy on empty promises and relationships. The person does not fulfill anything he promised. The card indicates an unsuccessful marriage.
The card may indicate an egoist. For him, his desires come first. He plays at love, wants everything from both partners at once. Also, the Two of Scepters can symbolize an arranged marriage. Partners need to have a heart-to-heart talk to improve the relationship and bring it to a more sensual stage.
The Two of Wands sometimes indicates a creative union in which everyone gets their own. More of a friendly relationship than a love relationship. There is no passion, spark, or romance in the relationship. Dissatisfaction with sex life, intimate disorders.
For health status
There is little vital energy, a waste of it. Apathy, melancholy, loss of strength. Prolonged depression, including postpartum depression. Burnout. Nervousness.
Inner meaning
The Two of Staves indicates a serious test of internal strength. This is the process of transferring an idea into reality. There is a determination to move, a desire to win, but successful action requires a good strategy. Materializing an idea is a difficult process that requires willpower and overcoming internal and external resistance.
The new, the unexpected is about to happen. You will have to reconsider your usual plans, remove interference, and give up your usual life. Whether there will be luck, glory, victory, wealth or collapse, losses, disappointments will be determined only by the chosen path.
The meaning of a reversed card
The Two of Wands reversed indicates disorganization and the person is abusing power. Demotion, dismissal. Surprises of fate, sudden changes, surprise. A lot of trouble, obstacles. Unsuccessful trips. Lethargy, dependence on circumstances. Deception of partners, fraud, losses.
A person is “stuck” in his place, lack of self-development, laziness, stagnation, dullness. There is not enough strength and resources to make dreams come true. Unrealization, low position.
If the card is in an upright position, then it indicates the master of its destiny. But in an inverted position, the card speaks of a leader, on whose neck everyone rides, their legs dangling. A person cannot and does not want to reach agreement with others, there is no mutual understanding, and does not recognize someone’s authority.
Images
In Waite's deck, the Two of Wands is represented as a man of high standing looking out over the sea from the tower of his castle. One staff is clenched in his hand, the other stands nearby. The man holds a small model of the Earth in his palm. The previously achieved material benefits are left behind. It's time to get ready to explore the world.
The 2 of Wands card of the Thoth Tarot depicts crossed Tibetan daggers (doje). The background is formed by the colors of Mars (red, emerald, azure). The handles of the dodge are crowned with the heads of demons, which personify fear and overcoming; 6 flames burst out from the crossed blades. The symbols of Mars and Aries are visible at the top and bottom of the card.
The Papus deck represents the Two of Wands simply as 2 crossed staves. The French school of Tarot does not draw the minor arcana in detail.
Manifestation in combinations
How is the Two of Wands interpreted in combination:
- With the Magician - personal strength, gaining power;
- With the Priestess – passivity and staying in the background;
- With the Emperor - strengthening, great authority;
- With the Hierophant – difficulty expressing one’s opinion, conformism, following the group;
- With the Chariot - personal strength, leadership talent;
- With the Devil - abuse of power;
- With the Sun – vital energy, greatness;
- With the Nine of Swords - powerlessness, fear of taking active action;
- Reversed with the Devil - fear, misfortune;
- Reversed with Ace of Cups, Three of Cups - a pleasant surprise;
- Reversed with the Ten of Pentacles reversed - involvement in gambling (from ancient interpreters).
Questions to Ask When Drawing the 2 Tarot Wands
- Did I think carefully before making a decision?
- Can I make reasonable compromises and rational choices?
- Am I able to see the whole picture?
- What will I gain and lose when I reach a high position?
- Why am I climbing to the top?
- What are my dreams?
- Am I feeling anxious or bored?
Other cards:
Ace of Posokhov
Two of Staves
Three of Staves
Four of Staves
Five of Staves
Six of Staves
Seven of Staves
Eight of Staves
Nine of Staves
Ten of Staves
Page Posokhov
Knight of Staffs
Queen of Staves
King of Staffs
Ace of Cups
Two of Cups
Three of Cups
Four of Cups
Five of Cups
Six of Cups
Seven of Cups
Eight of Cups
Nine of Cups
Ten of Cups
Page of Cups
Knight of Cups
Queen of Cups
King of Cups
Ace of Swords
Two of Swords
Three of Swords
Four of Swords
Five of Swords
Six of Swords
Seven of Swords
Eight of Swords
Nine of Swords
Ten of Swords
Page of Swords
Knight of Swords
Queen of Swords
King of Swords
Ace of Coins
Two of Coins
Three of Coins
Four of Coins
Five of Coins
Six of Coins
Seven of Coins
Eight of Coins
Nine of Coins
Ten Coins
Page of Coins
Knight of Coins
Queen of Coins
Psychological condition
For the querent, the Two of Staves means emotional burnout, satiety with material goods, and fatigue from monotonous everyday life. The fire of life without goals or aspirations goes out. I want change, but forced stagnation leads to apathy and makes a person rebel. He goes against generally accepted rules and norms. Anger clears the mind by removing unnecessary attitudes.
The joy from past victories has faded, the silence is annoying, and internal discontent is growing. It seems to the questioner that there is nowhere to move further. A pause, a lull will help you more fully understand what is happening, but you cannot hesitate to make a decision.
We must learn to build relationships, seek compromises, and reconsider our own beliefs. Changes will happen soon, but something familiar must be sacrificed. The possibility of loss, fear of failure raises doubts. To achieve new things, you need to trust your intuition and think carefully about the inevitable next step.
