Ten of Wands
It’s good to be a hard worker, but are you taking on more than is reasonable? Life can be overwhelming if you don’t take control.
The Ten of Wands [Upright]
There’s so much to see in this tarot card. The most obvious is the figure with all ten wands in his arms. They look pretty heavy, and our wanderer is leaning forward with the effort needed to carry them.
Luckily his destination is in sight. Soon he can offload the responsibilities so carefully managed and carried. It’s been challenging to get this far, but the payoff is close enough to touch.
Notice that the central figure and his wands are much bigger than the buildings suggests the struggle is reaching its peak. The steps forward are all downhill to a feel-good place.
Ten of Wands Keywords [Upright]
- Burdened
- Stressed
- Doing your duty
- Carrying responsibility with pride
- Working hard
- Reaching goals
Ten of Wands Meaning [Upright]
At first glance, the upright ten of wands pulls hard on your heartstrings. How could this defeated, stooping figure represent anything but despair and failure?
Of course, that isn’t an accurate understanding of what’s going on. The figure is triumphant, having almost completed his journey. He brings hope that you, too, can achieve something.
No matter the length of time it takes, every step forward is a step closer to success. Who said everything worth having is instant or easy? Sometimes there’s no gain without manageable pain.
The ten of wands celebrates all kinds of achievements, but it also advises that you need to pace your journey. Regular breaks are crucial to avoid burnout.
Key Points – Love [Upright]
- Sometimes love is a burden, even when nothing is wrong. Stress gets in the way of romance, but don’t give up on love as your partner can help you carry life’s burdens.
- If you are single, fall in love with yourself. Plan self dates, and focus on healing. If possible, stay single until you feel mended.
Key Points – Money [Upright]
- The upright ten of wands suggests financial pressures are close by. These could appear as overdrawn charges, facing bank fees, missing a debt payment, or similar.
- Perhaps school fees of business loans are pinching your budget. Be sensible, share your burden, and get independent advice.
Key Points - Career [Upright]
- The ten of wands screams burden. This tarot card can appear when you feel overworked, suffer a long commute, or have slack colleagues?
- Look for chances to collaborate or delegate. Use your vacation wisely. And if you might benefit from something like further training, go for it.?
The Ten of Wands [Reversed]
Ten of Wands Keywords [Reversed]
- Breaking down
- Taking on too much
- Struggling to delegate
- Physical tension
- High stress
Ten of Wands Meaning [Reversed]
In the reversed position, the ten of wands reminds us that life has several burdens, but all can be fixed or eradicated.
This card is a reminder to make good decisions, be critical, and use time wisely. Some things can be left well alone, as fixing them brings no benefit. Prioritizing is key.
Stop being proud and ask for or accept help. Practice self-care, and allow for dedicated downtime. Share secrets, and unburden yourself.
Finally, this tarot card asks that we stop struggling to be everything to everyone.
Key Points - Love [Reversed]
- Be careful. Don’t seek comfort and closeness from someone other than your partner or hide things. You are a team, not independent workers. You are not doing them any favors by being secretive.
Key Points - Money [Reversed]
- There are two possible interpretations of the reversed ten of wands. You might be recovering from money-related stress but have made an effort to claw things back. This is a positive result.
- On the other hand, financial problems that you don’t seem to understand are different. Whichever applies, the ten of wands shows itself reversed in a money reading to tell of these possibilities.
Key Points - Career [Reversed]
- The ten of wands here suggests work hassles are coming to an end. This could be because you dealt with pressures promptly, asked for help, or delegated work when you could.
- The alternative scenario is that you failed to deal with things; you cracked and lost the job entirely. In that case, take this time to regroup.