Two of Swords Art and Meaning
About the Deck
The oldest complete tarot deck we possess, and one of the only early decks to be fully illustrated.
It is by no means certain, but it has been alleged that the Sola Busca tarot deck was commissioned to honor Alfonso d'Este on the occasion of his wedding to Anna Sforza, granddaughter of Bianca Maria Visconti.
Provenance
Italy, c.1491.
Meaning of Two of Swords from the Sola Busca Tarot Deck
Upright
Standing up for someone. Helping out a friend in need.
Reversed
Abandonment. Lack of support
According to Many Schools of Thought
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Enmity does not last.
A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings
Upright
Gifts for a lady, influential protection for a man in search of help.
Reversed
Dealings with rogues.
S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
Friendship, Valour, Firmness, Courage
Reversed
False Friends, Treachery, Lies.
Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings
your heart is set upon money; you will obtain it if you love one person exclusively.