Ten of Wands Tarot Card Meanings
Lord of Oppression
Lord of Oppression
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Themes: Weight. Dampening of creative force. Industrial cogs. Shouldering a
burden. Tyranny. Authority abuse and greed. Unchecked ambition. Obligations and endurance. Taking responsibility. Will under pressure. Working class struggles. Powering through. Element: Fire Zodiac Signs : Aries, Leo & Sagittarius Healing Crystals : Carnelian Ten of Wands Keywords
UPRIGHT: Burden, extra responsibility, hard work, completion REVERSED: Doing it all, carrying the burden, delegation, release Numerology10(ten)
The number 10 symbolizes the completion of one cycle & the beginning of another. Here, the energies of fire are completely unfolded in their creations as well as destructive aspects. In traditional Numerology, the Number 10 reduces down to the Number 1. The 0 amplifies the energy of all Number 1 symbolism and meanings. |
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TEN OF WANDS DESCRIPTION
You reap what you sow and the harvest is bountiful in the Ten of Wands. That can be good or bad and the image in this card powerfully shows the dualistic nature of the Ten of Wands.
A man dressed in yellow, orange and red – colours that symbolize energy and fire – carries a heavy bundle of sticks towards the town in the background. The harvest is rich, but the bundle is so heavy that he has to lean forward to carry it.
The town in the Ten of Wands is a place of rest and stability. As you can see, it’s a long walk until he gets there. The fanned out sticks are blocking his vision.
He can’t see the postcard blue sky above him on the Ten of Wands Tarot card. He can’t even see where he is going. His harvest is rich, but all he knows is work, work, work.
The yellow floor on which he’s walking shows careful planning and routine. He can walk this path in his sleep. Actually, he already looks half asleep. As far as his career is concerned, he’s tremendously successful.
A man dressed in yellow, orange and red – colours that symbolize energy and fire – carries a heavy bundle of sticks towards the town in the background. The harvest is rich, but the bundle is so heavy that he has to lean forward to carry it.
The town in the Ten of Wands is a place of rest and stability. As you can see, it’s a long walk until he gets there. The fanned out sticks are blocking his vision.
He can’t see the postcard blue sky above him on the Ten of Wands Tarot card. He can’t even see where he is going. His harvest is rich, but all he knows is work, work, work.
The yellow floor on which he’s walking shows careful planning and routine. He can walk this path in his sleep. Actually, he already looks half asleep. As far as his career is concerned, he’s tremendously successful.
UPRIGHT TEN OF WANDS
It’s a reminder that there is more to life than work – and that success is not always about you. Yes, things look wonderful on the surface. But that’s the dual nature of ambition and success – it’s pretty easy to lose sight of who you are. When the 10 of Wands appears, you may feel as though you are carrying a very heavy burden.
You may want to look hard at this and see if there are any ways that you might lighten your load either literally or figuratively. If you look carefully you may find that part of the burden you are carrying emotionally actually belongs to someone else. It will be important for you to pace yourself now. Don't try to do too much.
You may want to look hard at this and see if there are any ways that you might lighten your load either literally or figuratively. If you look carefully you may find that part of the burden you are carrying emotionally actually belongs to someone else. It will be important for you to pace yourself now. Don't try to do too much.
General: Sometimes the 10 of Wands indicates that you have been too successful and would be well-served by scaling back. You are probably tired, you've been working very hard, personally and professionally, and could use a break. Give yourself one.
Work: Your workload may be unrealistically heavy now. Don't hesitate to ask for help or ask questions and if your supervisors or a colleague comes to you with a request for something new on top of your already incredibly overflowing plate, ask them which thing you should not do to make room to do the new thing. If you are looking for a position without much success, do not lose heart. Keep trying and you cannot fail.
Love: The appearance of the 10 usually signifies a hard place in a relationship. It can be that your beloved is undergoing a rough time that has nothing to do with your relationship but needs your support.
Most often, however, it indicates that there is something in the relationship which needs to be examined, looked at, and considered. If you're looking for love, do not despair. Your time will eventually come.
Finances: You are probably feeling overburdened and stressed about money when this card appears in the context of a financial question. You will be best served by looking at your situation calmly and dispassionately and making a plan.
Avoiding the problems will not make them disappear. Be creative in your problem-solving and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
Health: Stress may have taken a serious toll on your body, but there are things that you can do to re-build. First of all, calm down. Secondly, be sure that you are getting adequate rest and sleep. Then consider supplementation if you need it; stress is particularly bad about depleting the vitamins in your body.
Massage and vacation can work wonders now. If fatigue and sleeplessness and physical problems have persisted, get treatment - even if you have no money and no health insurance, there is help available.
Work: Your workload may be unrealistically heavy now. Don't hesitate to ask for help or ask questions and if your supervisors or a colleague comes to you with a request for something new on top of your already incredibly overflowing plate, ask them which thing you should not do to make room to do the new thing. If you are looking for a position without much success, do not lose heart. Keep trying and you cannot fail.
Love: The appearance of the 10 usually signifies a hard place in a relationship. It can be that your beloved is undergoing a rough time that has nothing to do with your relationship but needs your support.
Most often, however, it indicates that there is something in the relationship which needs to be examined, looked at, and considered. If you're looking for love, do not despair. Your time will eventually come.
Finances: You are probably feeling overburdened and stressed about money when this card appears in the context of a financial question. You will be best served by looking at your situation calmly and dispassionately and making a plan.
Avoiding the problems will not make them disappear. Be creative in your problem-solving and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
Health: Stress may have taken a serious toll on your body, but there are things that you can do to re-build. First of all, calm down. Secondly, be sure that you are getting adequate rest and sleep. Then consider supplementation if you need it; stress is particularly bad about depleting the vitamins in your body.
Massage and vacation can work wonders now. If fatigue and sleeplessness and physical problems have persisted, get treatment - even if you have no money and no health insurance, there is help available.
REVERSED TEN OF WANDS
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When reversed, the Ten of Wands Tarot card suggests that you need to decide which burdens to carry and which burdens you need to drop. Your load isn’t any lighter than in the upright Ten of Wands card and you’re feeling the burn.
You’ve taken on too many responsibilities and you’ve long passed the point at which you can flash a defiant smile and tell people everything is okay. Your position is making you vulnerable to those who don’t have your best interest in mind. They may approach you with shortcuts and easy fixes that are more likely to profit them than you. Shedding unnecessary burdens will make your life a lot easier. Just make sure you don’t unload your responsibilities onto others. When the 10 of Wands reversed appears, it's important that you are completely honest with yourself and everyone around you now. No one is served by being deceptive. If you feel that someone who is important to you is being dishonest, you may well be correct. However, be certain before confronting anyone. General: When the 10 of Wands appears reversed, you may be tired, dealing with delays, and feeling overstretched. This is not necessarily something that you need to push through. You may be far better served by taking a break. Even a short few hours to relax and de-stress can be helpful. Seek out, upbeat people. Work: The reversed 10 of Wands is a hint that you may be best served by seeking a new employment situation if you are currently working and unhappy in your job situation. You may literally be being mistreated and even in a tight job market, you don't have to stand for that. The best solution may simply be to leave. Love: As with the upright meaning, the appearance of the 10 of Wands reversed usually signifies difficulty in an existing relationship. It may be the time that both of you lay all the cards on the table and really talk about the relationship. There is a slight possibility that you are actually being misled or that there is infidelity involved when this card appears. |
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Finances: When the 10 of Wands reversed appears, it can indicate current or coming difficulty with money. This is certainly not a time to be extravagant but it is also not a time to panic.
If you've been short of money for a long time, you may need to give yourself permission to take a break from worrying about the cash flow for a while. It's a cliche but it's also true: money really and truly is not everything.
If you've been short of money for a long time, you may need to give yourself permission to take a break from worrying about the cash flow for a while. It's a cliche but it's also true: money really and truly is not everything.
Health: If you have not been feeling well when this card appears, first give some thought to whether some or all of your symptoms could be a result of stress.You are likely to have been pushing yourself too hard for far too long.However, if in doubt, give yourself the peace of mind of obtaining a thorough medical check-up.