In this chapter of the tarot course we will see, The 10 of Wands and its meanings. What does the 10 of Wands mean in the Tarot? What does the 10 of Wands card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the 10 of Wands card upside down or reversed mean?
The 10 of Wands in the tarot
The Ten of Wands is one of the most dual cards in the deck, and its meaning must be carefully analyzed in a reading.
Graphic description of the card
- The Ten of Wands shows us in its figure a man carrying with effort a heavy load of logs or long sticks.
- However, his step is firm and he seems to be heading successfully to a certain place in the city, which is shown in the background, to place his product and obtain profit for it.
- But at the same time, in another look, he may not make it, as he seems to be exhausted and flagging under the weight he is carrying and the effort, and he may not make it.
What does the Ten of Wands mean in the Tarot?
The Ten of Wands right side up, General Meaning: The Ten of Wands is one of those dual cards in its meaning that generally needs the support of the rest of the cards in the reading to understand which of its meanings it wants to show you.
In one aspect, this card speaks to us mainly of a time or a cycle that has concluded, after a singular effort of effort and fight, and that now comes the best time in which to get a return for the effort invested.
In the same way that a sowing demands a certain time and a great effort to later enjoy the sweetness of an abundant harvest and a profit for everything invested.
Your effort may have been in one or several aspects of your life, whether in relationships, in your partner, in your work or in your economy, or in all of them together, but the fundamental thing is that this ten comes to indicate that none of the effort made has been in vain, and that finally you will begin to have a profit for it.
You have known how to carry this heavy burden, accepting the challenge and knowing the effort that had to be made, nevertheless you have done it with firmness and decision, in the certainty that this time of results and happiness would finally arrive.
When an achievement is finally obtained, a commitment, a responsibility is also associated with it, and it is good to ask yourself if you had considered that aspect before, because the success has already been achieved, but in order to keep it, you must fulfill your commitment and those responsibilities that every achievement entails.
Here, then, you may be getting a warning that you may not be entirely ready to deal with them. The burdens can be overwhelming at times and you may be tempted to abandon the burden, to give up the achievement, before you are overwhelmed by the responsibility.
In another aspect, it may even be the opposite: You take the responsibility so seriously that you take on absolutely everything, overloading yourself with work to the detriment of your physical and emotional well-being.
We can exemplify it as those people who start an activity or business, make it flourish, expand, employ people and more people, but have such a degree of difficulty in letting others do the tasks, so much distrust, that they end up doing everything themselves, orchestra men who need to have twenty hands and 50-hour days to be able to accomplish everything. This is certainly not healthy.
It is important that you analyze that your burden is well carried, and that you will now enjoy the achievement and reward, because this card is about the importance of valuing what we have in life, the achievements we have however small they may be, and that they should be part of the positive balance.
Obtaining things and achievements for the simple fact of accumulating, is not a satisfactory experience, you should enjoy, value and be grateful for the whole process, from the beginning to the achievement, so ask yourself that fundamental question, if you are really enjoying to see that you reach your goal or it is another heavy burden that you move because there is no other alternative.
From another point of view, if you consider that there is too much burden and too little achievement in your life, if the goal is always too far away or everything is full of complications and delays, if you never get a fair reward, ask yourself in what areas of your life you may be hindered, by what kind of circumstances or people that put a continuous brake on your progress.
It is also possible that so much effort is too much for you, that you are taking on too much and holding too little in reality, that things have gotten out of control and that you can’t handle it all because you are in over your head.
If this is so, your fatigue must be extreme, physical and mental, and you must analyze things very well because all this is detrimental, not only to your health, but your personal relationships and your way of life.
So this card opens before you two very different scenarios, which you must analyze to define which of the two corresponds to you better (even other cards in the reading may indicate it): On the one hand, the burden on which you have taken responsibility and committed yourself, with courage and effort, reaches its goal and you finally get the desired reward.
Or on the other extreme, the burden has overtaken you and you must find a better way to carry it, or give it up, as the case may be.
What does the 10 of Wands card mean in love?
In the realm of love. The Ten of Wands, always dual, on the one hand can indicate that this long journey that you have been trying to save the relationship, to improve it and make it more solid, finally generates the desired results and things really get on track and improve a lot. By dint of perseverance and insistence, the desired results come.
But also, in another context, it can mean that the burden is too much for you, and that you alone cannot achieve much if the other person is not committed and responsible in the relationship. A relationship is built in pairs, and the effort or love of one partner alone is often not enough to cover the other partner’s share.
If you are in solitude, it is possible that the love you are looking for can finally reach you, but in its negative version, the card could mean that it is a useless effort. It is advisable to rest for the moment and not keep trying until there is a more favorable outlook.
What does the 10 of Wands card mean at work?
In the field of work. The Ten of Wands in its duality can indicate that your effort will finally be recognized and that the goal is very close to be achieved: a promotion, a salary increase, a new position, everything can come to reward your responsibility and dedication.
But in another aspect, the card may indicate that you are overloaded with work, perhaps under the orders of very demanding people who ask a lot and give little.
It is also important with the appearance of this ten, that you are able to delegate, even with a lot of ability and drive, you are not superhuman to control and carry everything forward by yourself.
If you are looking for work, the ten announces that it will not be easy to get a job. It will probably take time and effort, but if you don’t give up, the right reward will come. It is important that you have a strong commitment and sense of responsibility, as these may be the keys to getting the job you need.
What does the 10 of Wands card mean for money and finances?
Regarding money and finances. The Ten of Wands indicates that you may feel great pressures from financial matters at this time. On the one hand, your debts and your expenses are a heavy burden to carry and you must see the way to channel things, get organized, avoid waste, spend with balance and try to normalize things little by little.
On the other hand, if you have made some investments, you have put money at stake trying to make a profit, the delay in results keeps you in a state of high concern and anxiety. You are close to achievement, however, so the waiting is coming to an end and you will get your results, you should calm down because the hardest part of the road is over.
What does the Card of the 10 of Wands mean in health?
In health matters. The Ten of Wands indicates that stress may have had a serious effect on your body, generating great fatigue and various aches and pains, mainly in your arms and legs. But there are things you can do to recover: First, calm down.
Second, make sure you are getting adequate rest and sleep. Consider vitamin supplements if you need them. Massage and a couple of days of relaxation can help you recover quickly. If problems of fatigue, lack of sleep and physical tiredness persist, do not hesitate to seek appropriate professional treatment.
What does the 10 of Wands mean spiritually?
In spirituality. Don’t be afraid to seek help if you need it. But also learn when enough is enough, when it is time to let go of your burdens a little. The main issue here is to take good care of yourself, in every way, we already saw in the physical, but in what makes your spirit is equally important.
The emotional burdens you carry may be weighing you down, things from the past that have been accumulating and hindering your life. Letting go and letting go is the learning you need to do now.
What does the Ten of Wands upside down or reversed mean?
The Ten of Wands in Reverse Position, General Meaning: The reversed Ten of Wands has two essential, somewhat related meanings.
On the one hand it indicates that you may be carrying a heavy burden of any kind, financial, emotional, work, or several burdens at once, but the problem is that you are clinging to them when it is no longer necessary, when you could quite easily free yourself from the weight.
There are heavy burdens that are carried and can not be released until they have been resolved, but in your case these old things are already part of the past, however you continue to carry them in your life, causing you an additional weight that does nothing but delay and hinder your departure.
You should consider what you can do to put them aside, how to finally resolve those old things. You could be for example a workload that you could easily solve if you delegate tasks and responsibilities instead of taking care of everything yourself. There is some unnecessary martyrdom in this whole attitude of continuing to carry the burden.
On the other, much more positive side, the appearance of this card signals that there is a definite possibility that any burden or responsibility, problem or situation that is weighing on your back will now finally be alleviated.
This card has a background that speaks of responsibility. If you keep yourself in a martyr’s attitude, you are avoiding your responsibility. The burden you carry is your problem, no one else’s, so you must take responsibility for this weight that you carry and that no one will remove if you are not yourself.
This is very important if you also have something that depends on you, whether it is a job, a partner or family life, when until you do not act, others are affected by it.
Beyond that important point, the card positively announces that burdens will be removed, partly by you and partly by external matters. Either way, there will be a confluence of things and events that will take away this weight you have been burdened with all this time. It is a message of hope and relief the appearance of this minor arcane when it comes out reversed.
What does the reversed 10 of Wands mean in love?
In the realm of love. The reversed Ten of Wands indicates two very different things, which will depend on the rest of the cards to know if it is one message or the other.
On the one hand, it can point to infidelity: If it is on your part, you carry the weight of your actions on your back. If it is from your partner, and you suspect it or know it, it is very difficult for you to move forward with such a weight.
You must ask yourself whether it is best not to finally let go of that burden, which includes perhaps ending the relationship at one end, or sincerely forgiving, forgetting what happened and moving forward lighter.
The other meaning, is to literally let go of the burden of a relationship that comes with problems: either everyone takes responsibility and fix things or maybe it’s time to make important decisions, like ending it and leaving, but either way, it’s about letting go and letting go to relieve the huge weight on your shoulders, that is, the relief to your life comes either in the form of fixing things or ending and letting go of the burden once and for all.
On the other hand, if you are lonely, this reverse card may announce that the burden of being loveless will end with the appearance of a new relationship in your life.
What does the reversed 10 of Wands card mean at work?
In the field of work. The reversed Ten of Wands announces an important relief at work. Your tasks may be lessened, the overload of bosses and superiors may be moderated, and you may feel more comfortable to perform your tasks.
But it can also be a sign for this relief to occur if you decide, for example, to change jobs. It is a good time for a radical change if you were needing it, and if you were somehow considering it, this card encourages you to make that change.
Another important burden that is very difficult to carry is not having a job, so if you are in that tough situation, this ten announces the end of the suffering. There will be work for you and it will appear very soon to bring you solution and relief.
What does the Ten of Wands card reversed mean for money and finances?
Regarding money and finances. The reversed Ten of Wands is a positive card that heralds the end of certain financial difficulties you may have been dragging along.
It does not mean that you are going to swim and money, certainly you should continue to take care of savings, not making superfluous expenses, and balancing the economy, but relief comes and things begin to have a way out.
Your money worries become a thing of the past and you will slowly see an improvement in all matters. If you have been making investments, expanding your business, the fears about the results and the anxiety that the waiting has generated in you now pass into a sense of optimism and tranquility as you see the results begin to come.
What does the 10 of Wands card reversed in health mean?
In health matters. The reversed Ten of Wands is a card of relief and improvement. Good and positive results may come if you were waiting for news about your health. The strong fatigue that you felt in your body and the enormous stress that complicated your life is lifting like a veil to give way to a general well-being, slowly but gradually.
If you have doubts or fears about your health, this card indicates that it is an excellent time to undergo a study and treatment, to find out what is really happening, because the positive results will take an enormous weight off your mind and your back.
What does the 10 of Wands card reversed mean spiritually?
In spirituality. The reversed Ten of Wands speaks of putting things in their place. If you have been suffering mistreatment, especially psychological abuse from a partner, friends, family or an unforgiving boss, it is perhaps time to put a stop to that abuse and even end those harmful relationships if there is no other way.
This card is all about letting go of the weight that weighs you down, so act accordingly, seeking and prioritizing primarily your well-being. Mental and spiritual relief comes with this card, that is undoubtedly positive news.
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