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Ten of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Learning About The Minor Arcana - The Wands

Ten of Wands Upright Draw Keywords

burden

responsibility

stress

labour

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Ten of Wands Upright Draw Meaning

The Ten of Wands is part of the Tens in the Minor Arcana–a significant number that shows the completion of a cycle. Therefore, just as the town is within reach on the card, you’re just a short distance from the end of your goal or struggle. Finally, the awards you have long sought after are within reach. Now that you have attained those fruits, you have to deal with the consequences.

After all, certain goals in life bring about a tremendous amount of responsibility or obligation. Yes, you’ve reached a point where you can check something off the list, but now you also have new commitments that have to be carried out. Yet, this may not be what you expected, and so you’re struggling with whether or not you should let it go or keep trying to bear the weight.

The Ten of Wands seeks to remind you that everything you decide to do puts another burden on you. Do you really want to weigh yourself down? If no, you need to examine your current lifestyle. Figure out what activities are working well for you and what you can put to rest. Manage your time more proactively, and prioritize the things that make you happy. Don’t let internal and external conflicts bog you down.

Ten of Wands In Love and Relationships

First, if you’re looking for new love, this card generally means you’ll be kissing a lot of toads before anything good happens. But don’t fret! Rest and reflect about how you are approaching this whole dating thing then reenter the field with a renewed sense of hope–because your time will come.

On the other hand, the appearance of the Ten of Wands usually means you’ve hit a rough patch in your relationship. Either you or your loved one needs support, or you need to re-examine your feelings for this other person. Don’t pretend that problems don’t exist, because that will only hurt you both in the end.

Ten of Wands In Career And Finances

Going along with the theme of the Ten of Wands, work is quite burdensome right now. You’re probably struggling to keep up with the workload alone. Don’t think twice about asking for aid. The chances are that your supervisors and coworkers will be willing to lend a helping hand when it comes to your overbooked schedule and numerous tasks. Don’t lose heart. As long as you stay on top of your duties, everything will work out.

In terms of finances, that same stress you feel with work will be found in money worries. Think of the saying, “expect the best, but plan for the worst.” Don’t merely ignore problems and hope they disappear. Set out to rid yourself of them once and for all with careful consideration and strategic spending and saving.

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Ten of Wands Reverse Draw Keywords

avoidance of responsibility

recklessness

scapegoat

gossip

Ten of Wands Reverse Draw Meaning

Ask yourself: Do the responsibilities you’re holding onto have to be yours at all? Can some of the work be delegated to someone else? Can you ask for help? Since the reversed Ten of Wands is about holding onto a burden that you don’t need, you should consider whether this martyrdom is a wise choice.

Should you be going through a rough patch, the reversed Ten of Wands comes at a time to remind you that those hardships are coming to a close. Be sure to release yourself from unneeded obligations sooner than later so that weight comes off your shoulders.

Ten of Wands Reverse Draw Love and Relationships

Stop taking responsibility for every little thing in your relationship, there are two people involved. You’re not a burden in your relationship. It’s time your partner stepped up to the plate.

Ten of Wands Reverse Draw Career and Finances

You have been working yourself into the ground and it’s been thankless work. It’s not going to get any better so it’s time to decide if you really, really want this?

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Minors Wands 10

Understanding the Rider Waite Imagery For Ten of Wands

Ten wands are a lot to carry, which is exactly what the Ten of Wands often features. Since the Suit of Wands is associated with that which makes us unique—like our self-awareness, ideologies, and personalities, you can expect that just like the person struggling to carry those ten staves back to town, you too are having a difficult time bringing the fruits of your labor to the finish line. Simply put, you’ve taken on too much, and it’s now an uphill slog to keep going.

The Muse of Tarot For Ten of Wands

Tarot Muses are the divine creative source personified. They are invoked to provide support and space for your readings and lend their special gifts in realm of Tarot magic.

Dolorem - The Muse of Grief and Sadness Tarot Readings

This card is a call to be mindful of your words and actions when you get triggered. Work toward unloading the stuff that no longer serves you in a healthy way for the betterment of your present and future. It’s not always easy, and it usually goes hand in hand with the grieving processes that Dolorem witnesses.

About The Wands

The Suit of Wands is associated with that which makes us individual—our enthusiasm, self-awareness and concepts, personal energy, and personalities. Within the Wands are instinctive energies, inspiration, determination, intuition, and ambition. Though Wands are connected to the element of fire, they are indicative of the good kind of fiery passion for things that occupy your time (hobbies and so on).