Take the initiative to explore outside of yourself.
Twos take us from the sole oneness of Ace to something outside of ourselves + Wands represent energy and identity; the life force that drives our actions.
And so, in its upright or balanced position on the spectrum, the 2 of Wands is standing at the threshold, considering the initiative to go beyond what we’ve been comfortable with and allowing ourselves to explore new territory; to reach out; to set goals; sending out our ships, sharing something of ourselves with the outside world. We may be confronted with a choice between inner emptiness and outer fulfillment; between action and inaction. Will we forge a new path or choose to risk nothing?
When this desire is blocked, we may have some hesitancy or indecision around this outward venture, or we’re stuck in a pattern of complacency. For some, negotiating the outside world can be challenging. What holds us back?
In excess, we’re never content with what we have, always searching elsewhere for gratification, or for something bigger & better.
Questions we may ask when this card comes up include
- Is there a part of you or an identity that’s ready to be brought forward?
- How are you holding back? Why might you be doing so?
- Are there competing desires you’re trying to integrate?
- Is there something about success that frightens you? What might that be?
What else? Of course, this is just a sampling of this card’s spectrum, and you may have other insights. How do you see this card? How has it come up for you? Feel free to share in comments.
ARCANIS TAROT 