The Ten of Wands Tarot (10 of Wands Tarot)

How is the Ten of Wands Depicted in the Tarot Card

A man holding a heavy bundle of ten long walking sticks is seen walking towards a house situated a bit far away. The sticks are fanned out in proper order, ascending above him. His head seems to be buried in the middle of the bundle.

There are some lush trees and a few more houses near his dwelling.

The sky is clear blue predicting a perfect day.

Meaning of Ten of Wands in the Tarot Card

The 10 of Wands represents the end of a long period of struggle, reaping the fruits of hard work and labor. The man is an epitome of hope, diligence, and patience while the ten sticks stand for creative energy and aspirations.

 The Ten of Wands As a Person (Significator)

It signifies someone with a creative bent of mind who seems to be literally exhausted doing the same old thing. Such people are always ready to shoulder responsibilities without complaining despite getting overburdened. Although they help others, the same is not received by them.

As Feelings

You must be feeling emotionally drained and exhausted, running around to help your closed ones. Since you consider yourself responsible for everything, at times you might feel lonely and depressed.

As Action/Advise

You need to fulfill your duties and take up new responsibilities according to the card’s reading. If you are feeling overburdened, take a break and spend some time alone.

The Ten of Wands Tarot Card Meaning: Upright

Keywords: Work-oriented, responsibility, exhaustion, success, stress, gullible, overburden

Interpretation: According to the reading, you have achieved the desired object of your life after putting a lot of effort and struggle. However, along with achievements come new responsibilities and additional tasks that could be a bit overwhelming for you, causing a disturbance in your mind.

The 10 of Wands suggest you stop overburdening yourself with extra work as efficiency cannot be proved by multitasking. Try to delegate some of your extra tasks to others so that you can relax a bit and focus on broader goals.

In Love and Relationship Reading

Keywords: Feeling ignored, difficulty relaying feelings

Interpretation: The ones who are in a relationship may feel overloaded fulfilling all the demands of their partner without getting a chance to express individual needs. Be open and honest about your feelings instead of acting like a vulnerable child and spoiling the relationship.

If you are single, get out of your busy schedule and seek a healthy alliance with someone who will give respect and love.

Ten of Wands Tarot Reading in Other Situations

Career and Work: In an attempt to take your career to the next level, you have taken up too many projects and assignments at your office. Now you are reeling under the demand to meet deadlines, feeling exhausted and drained. It would be advisable to discuss with your superiors regarding the sharing of work with other coworkers.

Finance and Business: Since you have a lot of liabilities on your head, your financial position is not good. Try to restructure your budget by talking to a financial adviser.

Health: An overdriven routine life is bound to have a negative impact on your health. Stop overloading yourself with burdens and give some attention to your well-being.

The Ten of Wands Tarot Card Meaning: Reversed

Keywords: Irresponsibility, overdoing things, succumb to pressure,

Interpretation: In the upside-down position, the 10 of Wands indicates that you are holding on to the burden, feeling weighed down fulfilling your duties. It could also mean an irresponsible behavior from your side due to which the people who matter are suffering.

Try to simplify your life, removing the complications associated with additional responsibilities. Don’t play the role of a doer, running from pillar to post for others. Assign the tasks to others since the more you organize, the less stress you undergo.

In Love and Relationship Reading

Keywords: Quality time with your partner, sharing responsibilities

Interpretation: You and your partner will realize the value of cooperation that comes with every relationship. As you both work along, your love will increase more for each other.

Ten of Wands Tarot Reversed Reading in Other Situations

Career and Work: In the reversed position, the card indicates that you are slowly trying to maintain a work-life balance by delegating additional responsibilities to your subordinates. Since you feel crushed under undue pressure, you are trying other means to handle. If at all you are undergoing mistreatment and working round the clock, it’s time to quit the job.

Finance and Business: If you feel your monetary burdens are running out of control as a result of mishandling, seek professional help. It may also mean that you have found a way out to reorganize everything, including payment of loans.

Health: You may soon be headed for a collapse as a consequence of undue stress. Make yourself a priority and work on your health.

The Ten of Wands in Different Positions in a Tarot Spread

Past: There had been a lot of pressure on you in the former years of your life that made you feel tied down. However, now you are free from all those hassles and hence feel lighter.

Present: The challenges you are facing right now are making you feel trapped. You should not get bogged down and learn to handle stress.

Future: It won’t be justified to consider the upcoming time to be hassle-free. There will be obstacles but you should always have alternative solutions at your fingertips. This way you can come out unscathed.