In cartomancy with playing cards, the Two of Spades (2♠) is in many ways the opposite of the Two of Hearts. While the latter signifies conciliation, arrival, visits etc. the Two of Spades is a card of anger, of difficulties getting along.

All twos in cartomancy deal with the idea of movement. They represent how two entities relate to one another, whether by approaching or separating. The Two of Spades is definitely a card of separation and removal. It represents movement away from someone or something. Figuratively, it also stands for all those forces that drive people apart, such as anger.

Broadly speaking, the Two of Spades represents all sources of vexation and nuisance. It is a Two, a very small card, so by itself it is not that dramatic. It can show unexpected obstacles, small arguments, etc. When it piles up on top of other difficult cards, however, its power to dissolve bonds and positive situations becomes magnified. Usually, by itself, and followed by good red cards, it shows difficulties in that area (if Hearts, love, if Diamonds, money) getting resolved. If followed by Clubs the solution will require more effort or be less positive.

In love, the Two of Spades signifies arguments and strife or, at best, situations that cause the couple some vexation. With negative cards, it brings about the dissolution of the couple. It is the card of legal separation, if the context allows for such an interpretation.

In work and money readings, the card often shows lack of harmony in the workplace, difficulties getting along or even not being cut out for the job you’re doing. In money matters it shows small losses. When cards of travel show nearby, it can signify an unwanted business trip.

Psychologically, the card shows someone who is not at peace with themselves or with a situation, and it shows doubt, uncertainty and an unwillingness to find compromises.

Some Combinations:

3♣ – K♠ – 2♠ = legal separation (if 4♣ instead of 3♣, a court case)
2♠ – A♥ – 5♠ = anger at home, making it a bad environment
3♦ – 2♠ = small expenses, small debts
2♠ – 6♥ = reconciliation (similar meanings with other Heart cards, with different shades of interpretation)
J♣ – 2♠ – J♠ = friends turning to enemies