This Arcana depicts a person whose view is closed by ten staves. On his way, he physically cannot see obstacles, and for this reason it is even more difficult for him to cope with the task before him. This is a gloomy card that indicates too much hope for the future and an overestimation by the questioner of the opportunities that he has. This attitude causes the querent to face many problems.
Description of Arcana, general meaning
The Ten of Wands tarot card depicts a character carrying heavy staffs. It is clearly seen that his burden is quite large. It takes a lot of effort just to get her off the ground.
The description of the Ten of Wands card may vary in different decks. In classical decks, a person with a heavy burden is usually depicted. But, for example, in the Tarot of Thoth on the Arcana, you can only see Staves. On this card, eight staves are suppressed by two stronger wands. In this deck, the card says thatthe questioner suppresses himself too much. He should learn to express his feelings.
This card symbolizes the feeling that the questioner can do anything along the way. A person is disappointed, external events put pressure on him. All difficulties have to be overcome, demonstrating strength and endurance.
The questioner is not, to a certain extent, free to make decisions freely. He sees no prospects for his future. How exactly this situation will end, the neighboring Arcana will tell the questioner. By itself, the Ten of Wands in the Tarot speaks only about the current situation, without revealing further possibilities for the development of events.
If this card falls out in divination for the future, it is a warning: you should not even start a project, since it will be extremely difficult to implement it. At present, there are no positive conditions in the life of the questioner for the realization of the plan.
Reverse
The Ten of Wands upside down indicates a relieved burden, the ability to get out of a difficult situation and transfer responsibility for circumstances to other people.
The questioner finally has the opportunity to experience relief. In his life, space is being cleared for new beginnings. On the other hand, a person can deny the value of material goods, labor. There are frequent attempts to get away from reality, to stop paying attention to problems. The 10 of Wands in reverse position can indicate theft, fraud and deceit. A person puts on a certain mask in order to achievecertain goals. When this Arcana occurs, you should find out if there is a lie or betrayal in the situation.
If this card denotes a person, then, as a rule, this is a contradictory and deceitful person. Or it is a person unworthy of trust. The questioner could trust someone and end up with nothing. With the Two of Wands card, the layout made for a person speaks of the futility of relations with him.
Also, the card can mean the impossibility of completing the case. The querent makes an effort, but can't complete the job.
In the layouts for work
The Ten of Wands in the Tarot indicates that the questioner is doing hard work. There are no prospects for career or financial growth in his work. Perhaps earlier in the life of the querent there were chances of obtaining the desired position, but now the implementation of the plan is almost impossible. Success can only be achieved at an extremely high price, and the effort invested will not match the gain.
The map indicates obvious overloads in work. The man was forced to take on too many obligations. Perhaps this was done due to excessive ambition, or to resolve financial difficulties. But one way or another, there was a reassessment of their own capabilities. The burden of responsibility turned out to be unbearable, and now the questioner is trying with all his might to control the situation beyond his control. With the card Two of Wands, the Arcanum indicates that the querent has no prospects in this workplace.
Bin some cases, the card shows that the querent does not have enough knowledge to perform work duties. This makes him work harder than his colleagues. To stay in your current position, you have to sweat a lot. Sometimes the 10 of Wands speaks of the need to pay for previously acquired benefits. For example, if a person took out a loan for a new car, and now he has to not only make monthly payments, but also spend a lot of money on maintaining the car in proper condition.
If the alignment was for business, the card indicates the querent's involvement in several projects at the same time. He has to be torn between several areas of activity, which is why the quality of work suffers, and a large number of unfinished business accumulates.
In the layouts for working in reverse, indicates unfulfilled expectations, as well as fears of new and difficult tasks. If we are talking about the head of the enterprise, at the moment he cannot cope with the duties assigned to him, cannot organize the work of the team.
If an employee got a job not so long ago, the card promises difficulties associated with mastering new duties. For effective activity, a person will not have enough knowledge and professionalism.
Love and relationships
In divination for love, the card speaks of a heavy atmosphere, a gloomy mood: both partners are burdened by each other. Relationships could begin under the influence of certain circumstances. Now it is not possible to break them, and people are forced to live together, despite the difficultI wear. This can be a marriage concluded due to the onset of a woman's pregnancy, when a man marries due to social pressure.
The Ten of Wands upright indicates one of the partners who is under psychological pressure. The person is overloaded with household duties, and does not see opportunities to improve the situation. The Ten of Wands symbolizes the "Cinderella" in the home environment, when all family concerns are assigned only to her. Sometimes she may dream of a better life, but in reality it is impossible to free herself from a heavy burden.
Often, such a person feels guilty if he refuses to do the job. However, in such situations, there is always one small “but”: a person voluntarily shouldered all these matters. And he can easily give up these heavy fetters. His burden is generated by nothing more than psychological complexes and fears. The questioner fears that loved ones will stop loving him, or experience disappointment in him.
Having chosen this way of life for himself, a person continues to adhere to it for many years, not at all wondering if his spouse really needs it. It is easier for him to squeeze all his strength out of himself than to try to change the situation. On the other hand, taking responsibility often gives rise to reciprocal demands, which leads to quarrels and conflicts. As a result, the relationship in a couple begins to suffer from mutual claims, lack of joy.
Ten of Wands in Tarot: combinations with Major Arcana
In combination with cards of the Major Arcana category, this Arcana hasthe following values.
- Jester - Treat work duties lightly.
- Mage - negligence, committing an unforgivable mistake.
- The High Priestess - the questioner is desperate to understand the meaning of what is happening.
- Empress - too much housework.
- The Emperor - serious workloads.
- Hierophant - attempts to save the family union.
- Lovers are relationships that do not bring joy.
- Chariot is a chaotic environment.
- Strength - to control yourself with the last of your strength.
- The Hermit - burdened by loneliness.
- Wheel of Fortune - ill-fated rock.
- Justice is a lawsuit.
- The Hanged Man - to be punished; bad conscience.
- Death is spiritual emptiness; old-fashioned views of the world.
- Moderation is too much to worry about.
- The devil is to be powerless against vice.
- Tower - heart attack due to overload; everything is destroyed.
- Star - no hope for a brighter future.
- The moon is a disease due to overexertion.
- The sun is a gloomy view of the world.
- Court - refuse help; not see a way out of the situation; wrong choice.
- Peace is no progress.
Meaning of the card in combination with the Minor Arcana: suit of Wands
When combined with cards in this category, 10 Staves means:
- Ace - the questioner will soon feel relieved about the worrying problem.
- Deuce - lack of prospects forfuture.
- Troika - cooperation that brings nothing but trouble.
- Four - material property burdening the questioner.
- Five - to be in a state of stress.
- Six - difficulties in managing people or processes.
- Seven - to be in a depressed position.
- Eight - waste of time and effort.
- Nine - self-doubt; wasted effort; requirements too high.
- Page - loss of motivation to move on.
- Knight - procrastinate with action.
- Queen - lack of self-confidence; pursuit of selfish interests.
- King - template solutions; loss of credibility.
In particular, you should pay attention to the combination of Tens of Cups and Wands in Tarot. Often this combination speaks of disharmony in the family, which can lead to divorce or separation. The imbalance in family responsibilities must be compensated, and spouses also need to find a compromise. This is not an easy path, but only after going through all the difficulties can the couple be saved. A second alignment can be done in one lunar month. If 10 Staves are not present in it, this means that the couple has done serious work. If negative cards are present - for example, the Hanged Man, Death, the Tower, or a combination of Tens and Two of Wands - this indicates a final break in relations.
With the suit of Cups
The suit of Cups in Tarot is responsible for feelings, emotions and everythingconnected with them. With the suit of Cups, the Arcana has the following interpretations:
- Ace - unrequited love.
- Deuce - non-compliance with the terms of the contract.
- Three - abuse power.
- Four - feel sorry for yourself in vain.
- Five - pessimistic.
- Six - plunge into the past; the oppression of memories.
- Seven - drunkenness, alcohol addiction.
- Eight - the questioner sees no way out of the circumstances.
- Nine - be lazy, indulge your momentary desires.
- Ten - too heavy a load of family responsibilities; the characters of the spouses are incompatible.
- Page - psychological problems.
- Knight - lack of trust in relationships.
- Queen - the cup of experiences is overflowing.
- The king is too much control.
If cards of the suit of Cups fall out in the layout, you should pay attention to the combination of 10 Staffs with the Four, Five or Six of Wands. Such cards speak of excessive negative experiences that worsen circumstances. If, in addition to this, the Moon card appears in the layout, this indicates a serious influence of the querent's emotions on the situation. In this case, the questioner needs additional help. He should take control of his emotions, or consult a psychologist to adjust his mental state.
Combined with the suit of Swords
Swords are considered one of the heaviest suits in the deck. They symbolize obstacles, confrontation, conflicts, the desire for victory. With the suit of Swords 10 Staves hasthe following interpretations:
- Ace - painful experiences.
- Deuce - suppress feelings.
- Three - barely holding back the pain.
- Four - be in custody.
- Five - constant attacks, nit-picking.
- Six - go against circumstances.
- Seven - weighed down by guilt.
- Eight - the highest degree of despair.
- Nine - regret what you have done.
- Ten - to be defeated.
- Page - causticity.
- Knight - blackmail, threats.
- Queen - burdened by loneliness; mourning, loss.
- King - work for a penny.
In the scenario, the combination of the Six of Swords and the Arcana under consideration is of particular importance. This combination indicates that the path of the questioner is currently very difficult. To win, he needs to show all his perseverance and willpower. Otherwise, trouble and defeat await the querent.
In combination with the suit of Pentacles
Pentacles in the Tarot deck symbolize material values, finances. This suit is in charge of we alth and poverty, the desire for a better standard of living and attempts to get rid of debt. With the suit of Pentacles, the 10 Staff has the following meanings:
- Ace - he alth problems; financial problems.
- Deuce - try to do several things at the same time; unsustainable debts.
- Three is too much professional workload.
- Four - unnecessary stubbornness; knocking on closed doors.
- Five - cashproblems.
- Six - too high financial requirements.
- Seven - fatigue from constant expectations.
- Eight - slave labor.
- Nine - difficulties with material possessions.
- Ten - quarrels in the family; psychological pressure from relatives.
- Page - too high study load; internal resources are running out.
- Knight - things are not moving forward.
- Queen - old-fashioned outlook on life.
- King - excessive materialism.
The meaning of the Ten of Wands in the Tarot in relation to finances is especially exacerbated by the Eight of Pentacles card. Such a combination indicates that the querent should pay attention to other earning opportunities, since at the moment he is simply wasting his strength in vain. In which direction it is worth moving, other Arcana in the layout will tell you.
Conclusion
The meaning of the Ten of Wands in Tarot is rather negative, as this card promises serious trials. To go through them successfully, a person must turn inward and see how many rich opportunities he has. If he manages to take advantage of these chances, he will soon be able to drop the heavy burden.
