2 of swords ... breaking a stalemate?

[Virgo26]

How would you interpret the 2 of swords as what someone can do to break a stalemate? This is a spread about why a relationship isn't moving forward. I could see it as advising the sitter to keep mum about how they're feeling until the other person acts.

As a bit of background, it's clear from the cards that the sitter wants more of a relationship but isn't sure how to direct her energy. The other person is very much in an undecided mode and grappling with choices.

Thanks

 

[Thirteen]

How would you interpret the 2 of swords as what someone can do to break a stalemate?

2/Swords is all about not taking sides. Either the person says that and stays neutral, or they create a compromise. But be aware that the card indicates that this is just putting off the issue. Sooner or later, the sides will want this person to commit. To be in their corner or be the enemy. But, for now, the stalemate can be broken with a compromise or the insistence of putting it off till later.

 

[Virgo26]

Thanks

OK - I can see that as a compromise or putting things off when both sides have a certain level of communication between them, but what about in the context of a friendship where there seems to be an interest on both sides but neither of them have actually bridged it with the other one? Could be out of fear or uncertainty, etc.

 

[Thirteen]

OK - I can see that as a compromise or putting things off when both sides have a certain level of communication between them, but what about in the context of a friendship where there seems to be an interest on both sides but neither of them have actually bridged it with the other one? Could be out of fear or uncertainty, etc.

Why they haven't bridged it is another question requiring another card (please avoid posting that card here, as it would count as a single, complete reading and have to go to Your Readings). You asked what they could do to end the stalemate. And the answer is 2/Swords: one or the other of them can end it by communicating a compromise with the other side or communicating that the differences be tabled for now. OR, someone else could act as go-between (you?), communicating a compromise to both or getting them to agree to table the stalemate for now.

Swords is communication. And as you say, nothing can happen unless someone creates some kind of communication between the two. Two swords often indicates a third party mediating. So if the two aren't talking, then someone needs to be or bring in a mediator.

 

[Virgo26]

That makes sense. Thanks, Thirteen