Rather than a blindfolded woman trying to make an intuitive decision, Barrett's Two of Swords shows two men playing a strategic game. Here is logic at work - looking at the pros and cons of a situation and trying to imagine what a choice might look like several moves down the line. Past mistakes and successes might be considered, but a few risks might be needed. Emotional, opinionated or wishful thinking needs to be set aside to make room for more possibilities. 'Home' suggests that there is a place of security and belonging (though it may be more about who we're with than where). It can give us a slight advantage in feeling more confident, supported and safe, which is why sports teams must play part of their games at their competitor's field. For most, home (or any personal, sacred space) can allow us to relax and think things through.
I can see the knee jiggling on the right. He is the away team
ReplyDelete:D - you are too funny, woman.
DeleteMaybe the blindfold and sitting in her defensive posture is her strategy. You can't unsee what you refused to see.
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Or maybe sometimes the blindfold is simply to keep reality away, as if by not 'seeing' it we won't have to deal with it.
DeleteI love this rendition of the Two of Swords. Both men can take their time before they decide their next move, while they remain in the present moment.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great observation and insight!
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