The value of the card is 10 swords. In the realm of consciousness

Tarology is an ancient doctrine, a special system of symbols, which, by comparing life situations with archetypal images depicted on the cards, allows you to look beyond the visible world and find answers hidden in the subconscious.

Short description

In the classic tarot decks on the "Ten of Swords" card, the following is depicted: a desert area, a man lies on the ground, many swords are thrust into his body, which leaves no hope for a successful outcome. His faithful dog barks for help, but no one else is around.

In addition to the aforementioned name of the lasso, the following are also found: "10 Blades", "10 Sabers" and "10 Daggers".

Card interpretation in an upright position

"10 of Swords" personifies failure, defeat, collapse of life, misfortune and illness. To some extent, it is consonant with the thirteenth major lasso. The Tarot card "Death", like a ten, can also serve as an omen of death, loss and collapse of hope. However, there is one significant difference between them. Unlike the thirteenth lasso, which portends a logical conclusion and the opportunity to open the way for a new one, the Ten of Swords carries a shade of hopelessness, doom and unexpected disaster. This is one of the darkest arcana among other negative ones, as it symbolizes hopelessness, tragedy and the inevitable end. A person cannot change anything. The appearance of this card speaks of the predetermination of fatal events, imminent catastrophe and irrevocable loss.

The combination with auspicious lasso in the layout somewhat softens the negative meaning of dozens of Blades. But more often than not, this portends only a slight delay. Most likely, this will not help to avoid failure.

In some hands, the above card may still have a favorable meaning. This applies to those cases when it characterizes the end of the dark stripe. If before that a person had to go through a string of unpleasant events, then their end may portend such cards as "Death", "Tower" and "Ten of Swords". The meaning of the Tarot is very multifaceted. Interpreting this or that card, one should not just read the descriptions and interpretations, but also try to feel the essence of the arcana on an intuitive level. captured in the Tarot deck, help to penetrate the hidden corners of the subconscious and find answers.

The interpretation of the card in an inverted position

The meaning of inverted cards is usually the opposite of the main one. In the interpretations of negative arcana, it can acquire a slightly different meaning. As for the tens of Swords, its value in the inverted position is somewhat weaker, but in general the essence remains the same. Arkan speaks of hardships and misfortunes that have fallen on a person, but there is still hope to change something. This will take a lot of effort.

Love and relationships

There are several cards that represent parting and the final break in relations. One of the darkest is the Ten Swords. The meaning of the tarot is usually interpreted in conjunction with the adjacent arcana. Sometimes the presence of favorable cards in the layout negates the strength of the negative ones. But in this case, everything is much more complicated. A great loss will befall the person. The card portends a difficult parting. She says that after this the person will experience a strong feeling of emptiness and depression. Some part of the soul dies irrevocably. The feeling of disappointment is so strong that it can become a serious obstacle in life. Fear of a new relationship arises. Moreover, a person seeks solitude and tries to isolate himself from the outside world.

As for further relations between the partners, in this case there are practically no chances for reconciliation. Both have suffered emotional distress, which may further hinder the creation of new relationships. The Tarot card "Death" has a similar meaning. But, unlike dozens of Swords, it symbolizes the end of one life stage in order to gain new opportunities.

The inverted position softens the situation a little. It can imply a hidden conflict and the likelihood of parting. However, at this stage of the relationship, there is still a chance to fix something.

Professional activity

In questions about work and career, a dozen of Swords symbolizes complete defeat in the professional field. Perhaps she serves as a harbinger of resignation, unexpected dismissal or financial problems, up to bankruptcy.

It can also mean health problems caused by numerous stressful situations and overuse. A person is exhausted physically and mentally, which is why he is not able to start work in the near future. The insidiousness of the current situation lies in the fact that all the hardships in this case were unpredictable. The questioner did not have the opportunity to mentally prepare and consider possible ways of solving problems.

It is also important to consider what the reverse position of the Ten of Swords arcane portends. The meaning of the Tarot in the inverted position often implies the opposite of the interpretation of the upright position. As for the above card, it says that in the future, a person will be able to overcome all difficulties. But he may have to start from scratch.

Spiritual growth and self-development

In matters of self-improvement, the card says that old beliefs will not lead to success. For further spiritual growth, a person will need not only to reconsider their ideals, but also to think about future prospects. An impulse can be both the inner impulses of the person himself and external circumstances that will force him to change. If, at this stage of life, no attempts are made, over time this can lead to complete degradation.

The inverted position of the card describes a person who has already begun the path of self-improvement, but has not yet decided on further goals. The person realized his own mistakes and revised his beliefs. But at the moment, he lacks the determination to come up with a plan and start acting.

Consciousness

At the level of consciousness, the card personifies the destruction of the usual picture of the world, the collapse of hopes and the abolition of previous beliefs. However, this should not be taken as a tragic event. In some cases, the lasso symbolizes getting rid of the shackles of the usual worldview, liberation from the bonds of the old personality, the need to reconsider one's own views, ideals and values. Sometimes this is an important step towards development. Getting rid of perceived prejudices and destructive ideas will help you gain a new worldview.

Personality portrait

There are two sides to fortune telling, the purpose of which is to obtain a personality characteristic. One is the current mood and psycho-emotional state of a person. The second shows a portrait of the person.

In the layouts of the emotional state and mentality of a person, the "10 Blades" card speaks of spiritual emptiness, heavy experiences and depression. Outwardly, this can manifest itself in different ways. People prone to solitude will seek to further isolate themselves from others, as this allows themselves to be protected from possible shocks. Others, on the contrary, may begin to show aggression.

If the purpose of the alignment was to obtain a personal characteristic, then a dozen of Swords describes a person with a rather complex character. Outwardly, he is rude, harsh and impulsive. To those around him, he seems emotionless, prudent and selfish, since he does not let anyone into his inner world. Often, he acts only in accordance with his own judgments, not taking into account the opinions of others. Taking radical action helps him demonstrate confidence and independence.

In reality, all of the above negative qualities are just a way to protect yourself from the outside world and hide your own weaknesses. This is a mask under which a vulnerable, vulnerable and susceptible person is hidden. This kind of protection has developed in connection with past experiences, losses and disappointments. Subsequently, it became an integral character trait.

The inverted position of the card speaks of a person who managed to overcome difficulties and at the same time did not lose himself. At this stage of his life, it is still difficult for him to remember past experiences, but he is on the way to success.

Health status

If fortune-telling concerns physical health, then the "10 of Swords" card speaks of weakness, exhaustion of the body, and in some cases, an acute inflammatory process. Perhaps a person will be overtaken by a terrible disease. The appearance of the card can serve as a harbinger of a surgical operation, problems with the spine, motor apparatus, up to complete immobility.

In the question of the psycho-emotional state, the lasso means a melancholic mood, depression, apathy, a complete lack of goals and indifference to the world around us. In especially severe cases, when it seems to a person that there is nowhere worse, this condition can end in a nervous breakdown and suicide.

An inverted card foreshadows recovery. However, this is only the beginning, and the rehabilitation process can take a long period of time.

Divination by the situation

Fatal hopelessness, predetermination of fate and the inability to change anything - this is a short list of the main interpretations that include a dozen of Swords. The meaning of the Tarot extends to all areas of life. The above lasso can predict any troubles and hardships. Regardless of what exactly the question touched upon, be it parting with loved ones, a terrible illness, a complete collapse in the professional field, bankruptcy or a deep emotional shock, the card portends an unfavorable outcome. The person ended up in. At this stage, it is unlikely that anything can be done. The only way out is to find the strength to survive it.

Card of the day

One of the easiest ways to find out what the day ahead predicts is to focus on the question and draw one lasso from the deck. This layout is called "Map of the Day" and allows you to get a general idea of \u200b\u200bwhat is coming.

The Tarot card "Ten of Swords" portends an unpleasant day. The person feels exhausted, devastated and completely overwhelmed. But do not despair, because tomorrow everything may change.

Map of the Year

This year will be very difficult. Difficulties and all kinds of obstacles on the way await the questioner. They can be frustrated and tired.

The lasso in an inverted position portends a way out of a predicament and the end of a streak of adversity.

If the questioner needed advice, then a dozen of Swords speaks of the need to show determination and get rid of everything that interferes with development. All past fears, false beliefs and grievances hinder progress.

Direct position

With a dozen swords, we are talking about the uncontrolled completion of any business. These can be unexpected and destructive situations with collapse, disintegration, collapse. And this is not just difficulties in human life, it is a complete impasse and hopelessness.

It is no coincidence that this tarot card is called the most terrible. If other Arcana imply temporary setbacks that can eventually be experienced, overcome, overcome, then with the Ten of Swords everything is futile.

A complete failure is expected, both in relationships and in business. The fortuneteller will go through pain and devastation. Good luck will turn away from him, and failure will be compounded even more. If a person has to part with someone or something, he will experience the tragic pain of loss.

This card will bring a positive moment in the event that it testifies to the end of a difficult period, but for now it is associated with grief, tears, pain, suffering, despair and sadness.

Inverted position

An inverted lasso indicates a difficult problem period, the end of which is due to a black stripe. Such a card does not bring success and well-being to a person, rather, on the contrary, luck is completely absent in his life. And even if the card does not have a dead-end value, it also does not please with positive results. And if they do happen, it is too expensive.

To achieve the desired result, you have to sacrifice something very valuable. It is not surprising if a person takes time to rehabilitate to get themselves back to their normal rhythm of life.

In an inverted position, the card will bring grief and disappointment, and only one pleases that they are the last. So, we should expect a bright streak in life. True, there is no question of any positive results, there are obstacles and limitations, no progress is expected.

The Nine of Swords is called the hopeful lasso, and is often associated with joy after battling a serious illness. This is the moment when a person is full of strength and ready for a lot after recovery. The main thing here is not to overestimate your strengths, a relapse may occur, and then there is a risk that the condition will worsen.

Ten of Swords: Meaning in love and relationships

Direct position

In relationships, there is a breakdown of the union, in which there is suffering, hopelessness, grief, disappointment and heartache. Most likely, nothing can be fixed. So you need to accept, and accept new rules and circumstances. Just believe that the relationship has ended, they are already in the past. It's over, you have reached a tipping point.

It may happen that the news of the breakup comes very unexpectedly, without even explaining the reason. A person under the influence of a lasso becomes the owner of a "cold" heart. After parting with a loved one, he is no longer ready for a new relationship, he is disappointed in love.

Inverted position

An inverted card has a negative meaning, but convinces a person that this card cannot be regarded as a black bar in life. She brings peace, success and the beginning of renewal. True, all this will not happen immediately, but after a difficult life period.

A dozen of swords speaks of a temporary coincidence of circumstances, a momentary state of affairs, which are not particularly positive. For example, a truce after a protracted conflict. Perhaps, someone will have a reliable person in life who will become a real protector and support, will protect from ill-wishers or bad situations.

Ten of Swords: Meaning in Situation and Question

Direct position

Under the influence of the card, a person will behave irresponsibly. He will be a victim of stress, his condition can be compared to "squeezed lemon". At work, he will refuse to fulfill his direct obligations, and such actions will entail the failure of business endeavors.

A dismissal may occur, which turns out to be a completely unforeseen circumstance. A person will lose not only a prestigious position, but also all of his projects, which he never realized. In addition to work matters, he can expect a painful break in relations.

Inverted position

The map lays out the situation in such a way that the picture resembles a lost battle. However, this battle cannot be called decisive yet. The map is characterized by the fact that in the situation there are no results at a certain moment.

Some difficult situations may happen, but soon everything will change. For example, a person will have difficulties at work or in everyday life that he will overcome, and moreover, he will find his calling. He will find for himself the activity that really suits him.

Perhaps an influential patron will appear, there will be many promising cases. Let them happen and not immediately, but you can wait.

Ten of Swords: The meaning of the card of the day

Today we can summarize. And even if we are talking about something or someone close and dear, you need to be ready to say goodbye. The end of troubles and sorrows will occur, which the person will sincerely rejoice in. And most importantly, do not destroy anything, otherwise you will have to regret it for a long time.

Open yourself to new deeds and accomplishments, experience a terrible loss so as not to break in spirit. If a person is positive, then the card of the day will give him only a positive meaning.

No dangers and difficulties are outlined, but only if the person relieves himself of negativity, unwanted communication.

The most important thing to distinguish between a person with a card of ten swords is imaginary and true values. Often a person clings to something that is completely irrelevant to him. You don't have to be sentimental and look back all the time. Burning bridges behind you is both useful and pleasant.

If a situation seems irreparable to a person, then there will come a time when all the problems will seem not as difficult as they seemed at first glance. There will certainly be strength and striving to overcome difficulties, a person will be able to live in harmony with himself.

Ten of Swords: Combination with other cards

Major arcana	Wands	Cups	Swords	Pentacles
accident due to negligence; unpredictable ending.	Ace of Wands collapse of plans
end of career	King of Wands male danger
victim of blackmail	Queen of Wands danger from a woman
The empress cesarean section; destruction of valuable	Knight of Wands lack of strength and drive
Emperor divorce; dismissal	Page of wands bad news
devastation	Two of Wands parting; planned operation; premeditated murder; predictable completion
Lovers accident	Three of wands unsuccessful cooperation; missed opportunities
Chariot tragedy	Four of Wands destruction in the house; divorce
loss of strength and energy; causing grievous bodily harm in a state of passion	Five of Wands loss; overestimating one's strength

A dozen of tarot swords predicts loss. It depicts the greeting of Roman gladiators to Caesar. Gladiators going to die.

Other cards depict a man who was pierced with ten swords. He lies on the ground, nailed by these swords, and above him is a heavy dark sky.

Tarot cards can not only mark events, but also people

Upright value

He talks about an unenviable position. One gets the impression that all the troubles that could happen at once. However, after a storm, enlightenment always comes.

The storm brings destruction, but after it only tedious, nothing superfluous remains, and the world seems to become renewed.

In a difficult moment, you should show your nobility and generosity, and fate will reward you.

With regard to the healing of the spirit, it means:

• tears;
• loss;
• grief;
• love;
• attachment;
• sadness.

At the moment, fate is testing you with death. And at this moment, only true friends will remain by your side, at the moment when everyone turned away. Decent behavior in this situation will be a victory over the enemy and over oneself.

This is not a physical death. The death of some inner part. A step into an abyss is not a fall; a step into an abyss is a flight.

Inverted position

The inverted tarot card changes its interpretation in the opposite direction.

This is the tip of the iceberg. You cannot rise above this point.

But, there is no more way above, there is only a way back, which leads to the bottom.

With regard to spirit healing, the meanings are:

• benefit;
• power;
• favor;
• success;
• influence;
• win.

At the stage when the imaginary goal is achieved, the realization comes that everything that is received is not important.

Do you have the courage now to give up everything you have achieved and do what is really important and valuable to you?

Description of a person

Tarot cards can not only signify events, but also people who are next to the fortuneteller. Describe their nature and actions.

1. In the upright position of a dozen swords describes a person who has failed in everything. Even this person is in danger.
2. The inverted card symbolizes a person who escaped from the clutches of death, was cured of cancer or survived a car accident.

10 swords speaks of an unenviable position

A dozen tarot swords in layouts

A dozen of swords combined will affect all dropped cards... This card has an unfavorable meaning, and will spoil even the best omens. In order to explain everything and understand where to expect a blow, it is important to read the meanings of all other cards in the layout.

In a relationship, ten swords mean betrayal, a blow from a loved one. And it is not possible to influence the situation. Inverted shows that there is a way out. When other cards with a negative value fall next to each other in the layout, this indicates the return of an insoluble situation. Another value of the card can be the prediction of an imminent death or serious illness of a loved one.

1. In combination with the lasso, Jester can mean that everything conceived will not go according to plan. Or accidental death, manslaughter.
2. In combination with the lasso, Magician means a career collapse.
3. Combined with the Pope, it signifies despair.
4. With the Empress - donation, symbolizes the mother.
5. With the emperor marks the help from the staff at a difficult moment.
6. With a priest card, it means a rite of sacrifice, someone wishes you harm, and asks for help from the dark forces for this.
7. With a card of lovers, he gives a hint to draw a line, to distance himself from someone.
8. With a chariot map, it predicts an early exit from the crisis.

A card of justice with a dozen swords shows that you are forced to make a choice not of your own free will, it can symbolize an unsuccessful abortion. In combination with a hermit, it marks death during childbirth, nipped at the root of business beginnings. With the wheel of fortune, it means a difficult diagnosis, no hope of recovery, unfavorable good luck to you, a risky event that will not bring results. Strength plus a dozen swords means contract killing. The hanged man in combination with this card symbolizes immobility, inability to get out of bed.

With a card depicting death, it symbolizes the end of a certain stage of life. The temperance card softens the meaning of dozens of swords. Symbolizes the gradual resolution of problems. In combination with the devil, it means the final loss of the inner self, the rejection of principles, a complete failure. The tower and ten swords speaks of divorce, family discord, betrayal. The star card gives hope for healing. The moon symbolizes a long illness, an internal crisis. The sun illuminates the way out of captivity, the solution to all problems. Judgment means the end of the karmic cycle together with the ten swords. The world is rebirth, after death, finding oneself.

Daily fortune telling

If you are interested in these cards, you can try them on yourself. Waking up in the morning, you need to pull the deck out from under the pillow and get any card. It will be considered the card of the day. The essence of fortune telling is to describe your day by the value of one card.

Daily tarot divination

So, if this tarot card of ten swords, then today you will be summed up. But, summing up is always associated with the fact that certain things or people need to be excluded from your life and start a new piece of paper. And you are not ready to give up some things. The end of troubles is near. It only takes the last step.

Brief forecast for the future:

• this fortune-telling is done simply, on four cards: we ask any question of interest;
• we pull and alternately lay out four cards in front of us;
• the first empress, the second inverted ten swords, the third knight, and the fourth sun.

This alignment suggests that your other half is very selfish, if, fortune-telling woman, then her man wants her to have an abortion. But, the sun and an inverted dozen swords indicate that the problems will go away, there is hope for a brighter future.

Depending on the question asked, the meaning may be that there is hope for a brighter future, but selfishness and self-destruction prevents it. There will be a profit, which is not so important at this stage. It is advisable to think over ways to retreat, a conflict is possible.

Astrological meaning

The 10 swords of the tarot have a meaning close in meaning to the meaning of the arcane of death. Both lasso symbolize the end of something, delimitation, the limit of everything. But the lasso of death means a natural end, and 10 swords symbolize a violent, untimely end.

The planets Mars and Saturn patronize the map. They affect the rigidity of character. They affect the manifestations of such character traits as willpower, perseverance, stubbornness, irrepressible energy, the need for stability.

Tarot tota - the number ten itself is very strong. Shows the highest power of love and wisdom. Shows abundance. And also symbolizes the indivisibility of the beginning and end. That is, the end is the beginning. The parity of the number indicates a stable situation, no change.

1. The element of air corresponds to the suit of swords. Responsible for the rationalization of thinking and actions, prudence. The suit of swords shows slow action.
2. A defeated person symbolizes the collapse of hopes, a premature, violent death. Helplessness, futility in trying to fight.
3. In personal relationships, it is most dangerous. Most often, indicates that we are trying to maintain unnecessary connections. Or, guided by greed, we forcibly close our eyes to important things, destroying good relationships and offending dear people. Sometimes we forget to such an extent that, having reached the final goal, it becomes too late to change something.
4. In work indicates an abrupt termination of work, a break in all connections. Change of activity. In business it does not promise any success at all, only bankruptcy, all undertakings will be unsuccessful. There is simply a lack of prospects at work, and a change of environment, people, and type of activity is required. A hint will be given next to the lying arcana.
5. The inner meaning is such that at the moment or in the near future grief, tears, sadness, and inner desolation await. Depending on the deal, it cancels the value of the lucky cards, or further aggravates the value of the negative cards. The meaning is that part of a person has died and now an empty space has formed that can be filled with new meaning, idea, feelings. Everything passes, time is fleeting. In the process, we lose something, but we gain something no less valuable.

Ten of swords is a karmic card, the symbolization of which is the immutability of the predicted events. Whatever the defeated person tries to do, nothing will help him: neither the environment, nor friends. The main thing is that troubles always come unexpectedly.

The only alignment in which a dozen swords are favorably interpreted is when it falls out at the end of unpleasant events, symbolizing death, the end of the crisis period.

The fallen lasso is not a vice

Do not be upset if this unfavorable card fell out in the alignment. The interpretation of the meaning depends on the location of the card in the layout.

Based on our inner understanding of ending something violently. If this is an unnecessary relationship, disgusted, outdated, and your partner dumps you, then it's even good if you couldn't gain strength to leave unnecessary ballast behind. The end of something is always the beginning of another new stage in life, in work, in relationships.

The end is always a blank sheet on which you can write your destiny, live events the way we want. Nothing lasts forever, and nothing is forgotten. Events and people pass through us, leaving their imprint on our souls, making us happier or stronger in moments.

Maps can warn, but a person will decide and live. Each person decides how to build his own destiny, and the cards can only direct him in the right direction.

The Ten of Swords tarot card depicts a man lying on the ground with his face covered in mud. His back is stabbed with ten long, bloody swords. A red cape covers the lower part of the body, and its upper is bare. The sky above a person is gloomy and dark, which carries the meaning of suffering, loss and bitterness.

However, despite this terrifying picture, there are positive aspects to this map. The sea, next to which there is a wounded body, is motionless and serene, and the sun's rays break through the mountains, foreshadowing the dispersal of darkness. Each new beginning comes from the end, and each defeat gives strength for a new victory. What does not kill us only makes us stronger.

The total value of the card in a straight position

Keywords

• failure, disaster;
• misfortune;
• treason, betrayal;
• loss;
• sorrow;
• revival;
• imminent end.

The Ten of Swords is most often a harbinger of unexpected failure or catastrophe, thanks to which a force beyond your control suppresses your inner state without warning or mercy. Sometimes you can change the course of this impending disaster, but more often you have to put up with the inevitable and take the blow of fate. The card may indicate betrayal on the part of a person whom you completely trusted, and did not expect such a blow in the back. You are filled with incredible pain and shock from such an act.

Thus, the Ten of Swords is often associated with the feeling of “sacrifice”. You feel powerless as your life declines and ends suddenly, and you feel external psychological pressure and attacks. You crave pity from others with a small sigh: "Poor me!" You use this difficult time to portray yourself as a martyr, demonstrating to the world that your interests and desires were at stake, but you were the ones who suffered as a result.

The Ten of Swords also indicates a difficult, painful experience, heart losses, grief, or vice versa, rebirth.

Nevertheless, the saving grace is that you have a new awareness and a positive sense of relief that the difficulty and pain will soon end and become something new. The end will come, a new stage will come, restoration and purification of the spirit. And despite the fact that the Ten of Cups at first glance seems negative, it gives hope and indicates that the problem period must end.

The Ten of Swords calls for letting go and accepting the current situation. This is the order of fate, fate. It is useless to act and change anything. This is the end, and not happy. The Ten of Swords predicts failure, defeat, defeat (at work, in personal relationships, in finance and business). This may also affect health, which will be undermined in the light of the current events. Everyone understands everything, but it doesn't make it any easier.

This is the Arcanum of physical and psychological torment, misfortune, loss, ruin, devastation. If any improvements appear on the horizon, they will be short-lived, plans will collapse without starting, or will not bring the expected result. An irreparable and hopeless outcome will undermine your determination. If everything is fine with you, the Ten of Swords promises problems and difficulties, and if everything is bad, troubles will come to an end.

The Ten of Swords reflects completion, defeat, elimination, outcome, conclusion. The end of a difficult period is expected, although such an ending often causes difficult, painful mental states, this is not always the case: just a large number of swords speaks of the great capabilities of the Mind, which decided to "put an end" on something. This can include personal relationships, emotional attachments, but unfavorable situations and periods of life, addictions or lingering difficulties are also allowed.

Whatever it is, a separation phase awaits you. And only by the context of the surrounding cards, you can find out what this separation will entail - the pain of loss or reassurance.

The only positive news that this card conveys is the end of a difficult and gloomy period. Everything is over, it couldn't be worse. However, now (modern interpretations) - unhappiness, longing, grief, worries, tears, troubles, torment, torment.

When this card appears after an unpleasant situation, you should think about what happened, why it happened and what experience you can learn. True wisdom does not come from outside, but from within. The Ten of Swords is a sign that the pain you have experienced has not gone unsuccessfully. Use your inner, positive strength to be able to draw wisdom from any defeat.

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Inverted position

Keywords

• recovery;
• revival;
• fear of ruin;
• inevitable end.

The Ten of Swords in reverse position indicates a painful completion of something, followed by rebirth and restoration. The sword is a symbol of Mind, thoughts, plans and views, this card is very appropriate in the field of mental transformations. The card indicates that a large-scale reassessment or complete elimination of your previous views on life, on yourself and on what is important will be carried out, and, perhaps, this will affect plans for the future.

Such changes will bring suffering, inconvenience, mental trauma, but the reassessment of your whole life that has taken place will bring a lot of positive things into it. It is important to understand: instead of dwelling on a painful ending, you should change your attitude to the situation, adjust to the circumstances, accept the inevitability and gain strength, patience, and courage, go through difficult life trials. And only then will you see a faint light and can take a better place in your life.

The interpretation of cards upside down, as a rule, has the opposite meanings to the general one. If the Arcanum is negative, then its inverted position gives hope for improvements, positive changes. But the Ten of Swords does not lose its negative essence even in an inverted form, the values \u200b\u200bin their strength may slightly weaken, but the essence remains still bleak.

Arkan portends suffering and misfortune, and a weak hope for change, but a person must try very hard for this.

The Inverted Ten of Swords also indicates that you are resisting the inevitable ending because you are worried about how painfully you will take it. However, what you do is delaying the inevitable, and making it worse, because you keep trying to delay something that is destined to happen for your own transformation. For example, the relationship has already come to an end, but you still reach out to your ex-lover because you cannot let go. It only intensifies the pain and delays the moment of completion. You must understand that in order to start new, you need to complete the old.

The Ten of Swords in reverse position often indicates a fear of ruin, even if it hasn't happened yet. You always think about the worst-case scenario. This only creates unnecessary anxiety for you, and it is important to make sure of the true state of things, because in reality everything is not as bad as it seems.

Love and personal relationships

Direct position

In the context of love, if you are in a relationship, the Ten of Swords is not a positive omen as it indicates breakup, divorce, separation, bitterness, or loss. If this card is about a breakup, you probably already know that the relationship involves serious problems. In a relationship, there may be betrayal, indifference, consumer or selfish goals. Alternatively, the card may simply indicate that you are being overly dramatic, engaging in drawing attention to yourself, or playing the victim in front of your partner. This behavior can be the last straw in a relationship.

The person will face a great loss. The card predicts an imminent separation, which will cause severe stress and emptiness.

The soul will die forever. Heart pain, loss and grief will be too strong and can become a hindrance in later life. Fear of future relationships will appear. In addition, a person in his pain strives for peace and loneliness, deliberately isolates himself from the world around him.

With regard to the continuation of the relationship, there is no longer any hope of reconciliation and reunification. Partners are at the mercy of emotional shock, negative feelings, perhaps in the strongest delusion, but this is enough for the relationship to end.

Inverted position

The Ten of Swords in an inverted position should not be perceived as something terrible and terrible. Yes, regardless of the location of the card, a solid negative constantly dominates in it, but in this position, the card portends a new stage, renewal, transformation, calmness and hope for the best. But for this you need to go through a difficult period filled with difficulties and problems.

This card is temporary, everything bad in your life is coming and going. This will be followed by the restoration of relations and the reunion of partners after a long separation. Or you will meet a real person who will become your defender from all evil and ill-wishers that have poisoned your life for a long time. Perhaps you have a lot to lose, the loss will be very painful, but with it all your adversities and difficulties will go away. Such a loss will become a kind of atonement for future happiness.

A card in reverse position slightly softens your affairs. There is a hidden problem in a relationship that leads to separation, but there is little hope of changing anything.

If you are single, the Ten of Swords indicates the beginning of a recovery period after an unpleasant breakup, and overcoming the despair caused by the breakdown of the relationship. You have become stronger, recovered from anger, hatred and bitterness. But there is a danger that you will give up, give up, and again fall into complete despair, not wanting to accept the inevitable.

Career

Direct position

In the professional arena, the Ten of Swords does not bode well. It indicates that you are at a dead end at work. Your time in your current position is coming to an end. Prepare to be laid off or laid off. The management does not hide that they are looking for a replacement for you.

The card assumes unsuccessful negotiations, projects, deals, signing contracts, loss of clients, loss of a job, breaking of business ties. Everything leads to the fact that the final must come.

The card indicates that you may have been overdoing it on the work front and driving yourself to exhaustion. If you have your own business, Arkan promises collapse, failure, ruin.

Inverted position

The Ten of Swords in this position suggests a lost battle, but losing does not mean an exact outcome. The map may indicate that there are currently no results of your labors. There are external obstacles and difficult circumstances, but there is a chance that they will soon disappear. A person will withstand difficulties, accept any conditions, and understand what his real vocation is. He will be able to find for himself a type of employment that will suit him.

Perhaps you will meet a reputable patron and new career opportunities will open up for you. If you have your own business and you have a crisis, breathe a little more freely: try to stay afloat for some more time, and things will go uphill again.

Health

Direct position

Regarding health, this Arkan does not bode well. The card represents chronic fatigue, physical and mental exhaustion, collapse and nervous breakdowns. Inflammatory manifestations in the form of fever, fever, unconsciousness can be observed. The card offers to do acupuncture, in matters of health, many sharp swords on the card are represented by needles.

The red tissue on the card implies an attitude towards gynecological problems and bleeding: miscarriages, abortions, difficult childbirth, loss of innocence. In men, reproductive disorders, replacement of the genital organs due to hypothermia are allowed.

The card warns of acquired immunodeficiency, due to the frequent use of strong antibiotics and other kinds of drugs, skin and mucous membrane lesions are possible.

Inverted position

The Ten of Swords in reverse position is encouraging for improved health and recovery from a serious illness. Nevertheless, the card can represent near-death, inability to survive and suicidal thoughts that overwhelm you, so you should carefully consider the surrounding cards to confirm. If you're struggling, seek support! There are many people and organizations out there who would be happy to help you.

The Ten of Swords advise you to take some rest. Don't make unnecessary movements. Don't look for unnecessary things for yourself. Your life is already full of dramatic situations that are like a hurricane, and it is not known whether it will go into the field or touch your home. In the face of such unpredictability, protect yourself, hope for the best, and wait.

Sometimes an extreme turn of events serves as a pressure relief valve for all the unexpressed and unresolved energy that has accumulated. Trust this process, although it may seem quite harsh now, and once it's over, you can already assess the damage and start rebuilding what was destroyed and creating new.

Strong combinations

With the Empress: in vitro fertilization.

With death: it's over.

With the devil: you cannot let go of a situation or relationship that is over, attachment to a painful situation.

With the sun: you need to talk about the situation in order to understand it and get clarity. There is always something light in tragedy.

With 5 wands: the fight becomes tiresome, ruthless, no change for the better even if you act.

With seven of swords: someone wants to destroy you.

The main meanings of the card in an upright position:
1. despair (it couldn't get worse);
2. a huge loss;
3. death of some part of you (or some trait of your character, habit, look);
4. the end of the life stage;
5. artificial, violent end ("not in due time");
6. the bitter moment of parting with someone or something;
7. transfer to another job, dismissal, refusal from occupation;
8. "draw the line";
9. caution: are you in a rush?
10. the mind can destroy relationships, suppression of feelings;
11. stress, distress;
12. robbery;
13. serious illness;
14. at the bottom;
15. travel, probably by water.

The main meanings of the card in an inverted position:
1. there will still be disappointments, but the last;
2. improving health;
3. great personal success, prosperity;
4. authority, power;
5. profit, success;
6. even more problems than in an upright position;
7. fleeting success.

The man lies prone on the river bank; ten swords are thrust into his back, resembling grave crosses. The sky is black, but it is already getting light beyond the river: a new day is approaching.

In the Aquarian Tarot, this card depicts a horseman desperately throwing himself directly at the swords facing him.

This card symbolizes despair, a situation where everything goes worse than ever, and enlightenment, it seems, will never come. However, the meaning of the card is rather optimistic: after all, this is the tenth, last card of a row of swords, after which a new suit begins, a new period of life. Now it is useless to get upset: in the past, you still can't fix anything, isn't it better to rest and gather strength for a new job?

In an inverted position - "it's not over yet," you still have some disappointments, but they will be the last, and after them a bright period will come anyway.

(E. Kolesov "Alphabet of tarot")

DESCRIPTION: A dead man lies on the ground, pierced in the back with ten swords. The dark and gloomy sky above heightens the sense of tragedy. The fingers of the dead man's right hand touch in a ritual gesture that implies completeness. Element: Air.

EXPLANATION: Although at first it seems that this card involves a violent death, it most likely speaks of a huge and profound loss. If you draw this card, then you may well feel that everything is lost - at work or in personal relationships. Perhaps the hatred and aggression you feel from other people overwhelms you or your business plans are going nowhere. There is another explanation, which may be related to your personal relationship. Probably, some part of yourself has died and now you are opening up to something new and inspiring. The number Ten signifies completion, but symbolically death also leads to rebirth. Your lower, ruled ego must die in order for your higher self to open itself to spiritual awakening.

THE VALUE OF THE INVERTED CARD: Better health, great personal success and prosperity.

LESSON FOR SELF-DEVELOPMENT: The ending is also the beginning. This is the completion of one chapter of your life and the beginning of a new one. Before moving on, you must give up some of your old-fashioned, outdated views.

(N. Drury "Tarot. A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning")

Like the Death card, the Ten of Swords represents completion, the end of something, delimitation. The difference lies in the fact that Death means natural, and the Ten of Swords means an artificial, sometimes violent end, that is, coming "at the wrong time." And, although such an end is often accompanied by difficult, painful experiences, this is not necessarily the case: so many swords symbolize the mighty power of the mind, which decided to “draw the line” under something. These could be important, enriching experiences, but there could also be unpleasant situations, bad habits, or a difficult, unfavorable period in life. Either way, this is a bitter moment of parting with someone or something. How we feel about tragic loss or relief, as after a surgical operation, can only be determined by context. In the same way, only the rest of the cards will tell us about whether such intervention was necessary or not, whether it was timely or not.

JOB: Decisive, even abrupt termination of work, resignation, parting with previous activities. In practice, this is most often a departure and a transition to a new occupation. Less commonly, small changes, for example, a transfer to another job within the same firm or a sudden cancellation of a previous assignment.

CONSCIOUSNESS: Here, this card most often means that we "draw the line" under our past, straining for this all our mind and will. It can be both separate ideas and beliefs, and the worldview as a whole. However, some element of artificiality inherent in this card always serves as a warning: are we rushing to make our decision, are we abandoning something really important, are we missing a valuable life lesson, resisting it only because it contradicts our old views?

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP: In this area, the Ten of Swords turns into the most dangerous, crisis side. It can also indicate the breaking of some really unnecessary, bad ties, but most often it means that we use all the power of the mind to suppress our feelings, digging a hole for ourselves and giving up something extremely valuable, risking destroying good human relations.

Dozens in Tarot

The number ten is associated with the Wheel of Fortune, the planet Pluto, which rules Scorpio and the eighth house. Pluto is the planet of death, birth and transformation; in the cycle a period of growth and decline is replaced by a new period of growth. Like the Wheel of Fortune in the Major Arcana, Pluto speaks of great changes that fate is preparing.

Ten of Swords in an upright position

Key words and phrases: Life collapse. Failure. Defeat. Decisive turning point. Forced change. An emotional break. A life-changing decision. The collapse of the enterprise. Ending sadness. Death of illusions. Constant threat of stalemate. The gap. Pain. Time to let go. Theft. Negative thinking. Stress. Misfortune. Loss. Devastation. Bankruptcy. Robbery. Split. Rolling to the bottom of the pit. Disaster. Serious illness. Deadly confrontation. Dangerous situation. Crash. Divorce. Parting. Difficulties. Risk. Crushing blow. Failure with a bang. Probable travel (possibly by water). Surgery. The need for injections. Medical examination. The only way out is up. Until a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it will not germinate.

Situation and advice:You have sunk to the very bottom. Your plans don't work. You have bottomed out. The situation or the development of the relationship is approaching an inevitable end, and, in this regard, you are on the verge of depression. You have done everything in your power, and now you must either end the situation or come to terms with the inevitable. The completion process is accompanied by a sense of loss and deep sadness. You may be feeling emotionally isolated. Change is being imposed on you, and you, alas, are unable to resist. The loss can be attributed to a legal process, a career, a serious illness, or breaking up with someone who means a lot to you. It may happen that your depression requires professional medical attention.

The echoes of what is already over can still have a negative impact on you. You have lost the battle. You cannot do anything to save what is about to die. Just remember that dawn always follows the darkness of the night. You must get rid of obsolete conventions and false beliefs and make way for the future. Like the Tower, the Ten of Swords can mean a clearer understanding of the situation and the destruction of false beliefs. Sometimes travel (especially on water) can cause separation.

People:Sank to the bottom. Bereaved people. People who are in danger.

Ten Swords Inverted

Key words and phrases: (Positive values) Change for the better. Improvement. Reducing problems. Completion of the cycle and new beginnings. The darkness dissipates. The disastrous situation remains behind. The power of prayer. Help from other people. Seeking help from higher powers. Return from "death". Getting rid of threats to life or health. Light at the end of the tunnel. The news of someone's death or of a person who is about to die. Obituary. The worst is over. Even the blackest cloud has a silver edge.

(Negative values) Drastic changes. Constantly emerging problems. A very serious illness. Return of past difficulties. The gap. Death. The worst is yet to come.

Situation and advice: You may receive news of a death or serious illness. Prayer or appeal to higher powers will help ease your pain. You come to your senses after a period of confusion, pain and sadness. The worst is over, and your problems will gradually begin to be solved. Recent pain can teach you a valuable lesson. Improvement lies ahead. You or someone close to you will experience a risk situation.

People:Those who survived. People who suffered for a long time. Those whose lives were in danger. People who returned from "death".

The meaning and inner meaning of the Ten of Swords lasso

The meaning of tens of swords in an upright position:

• Crying, Tears, Sobs, Moans, Sighs, Complaints, Grief, Sadness, Sadness, Suffering, Despair.

Other meanings of dozens of tarot swords in an upright position:

• unexpected trouble, great difficulties, failed plans, ruin, failure
• collapse, disaster, pain, grief, devastation, unfulfilled plans, defeat through no fault of their own

Of the entire tarot deck, the ten swords card causes the most fear. It signifies disaster and ruin, bringing suffering and hopeless despair. The client expects a complete failure of his plans or enterprises, probably due to the treacherous actions of enemies. The only consolation in such a situation is that the solution to the problem is somewhere close, and the Client will be able to get back on his feet again.

Ten of swords says that tears, pain and sorrow, misfortune, grief and devastation await the questioner. Downfall and failure. Insecure relationships with friends. Expect your plans to fail. Everything is lost.

Inverted interpretation:

• Benefit, Winning, Profit, Success.
• Mercy, Benevolence, Benefit.
• Influence, Power, Dominion, Empire, Authority, Power, Capture.

Other meanings of the inverted dozen tarot swords:

• advantage, profit, success, power, power, difficulties come to naught

The inverted tarot card ten swords has several meanings, some of which are directly opposite to others. We adhere to the point of view according to which an inverted ten of swords means victory, success, achievement of the desired. Another option implies even bigger problems for an inverted position than for a straight one, a complete collapse of everything. You can choose for yourself the third option: possible improvements, but only transient and transient, benefit or success will not be permanent.

Inner meaning

A series of events that began in triumph ends in grief. Ten Tarot Swords predicts sorrow, tears and sorrow either now or in the near future. It is not necessarily a death card (like the Nine), but a card of pain, failure and devastation. At best, the card cancels luck, at worst it exacerbates the failures that other unfavorable cards predicted.

Even friendships or other close relationships will be temporary or insufficient to help you get over your failed plans. Any improvements will be fleeting. Worse, a disastrous end can erode your self-confidence forever. You must work hard to prevent what is threatening you.

Sources:

1. N. Dryury “Tarot. A step-by-step guide to learning "
2. E. Kolesov "Alphabet of tarot"
3. Unknown Author "Getting Started for Reading Tarot Cards"
4. H. Banzhaf "Self-study guide on tarot"
5. Anthony Lewis "Tarot is simple and clear"

Short description

The idea of \u200b\u200bdrawing the map, in my opinion, does not raise any doubts. Brutal murder. There is a version that Pamela Smith depicted on this map the scene of the assassination of Thomas Beckett, Archbishop of Canterbury, and used a mise-en-scene from Tennyson's play "Thomas Beckett". Markus Katz and Tali Goodwin write about this in their book.

According to legend, a storm arose after the assassination of the archbishop, and this legend is reflected in the play. We see the beginning of the storm on the map. True, many interpreters believe that this is not the beginning of the storm, but its end. And a light strip on the map indicates dawn, rebirth and other positive things.

Sometimes, for example, in the 78 doors deck, the card is generally interpreted as an acupuncture session. However, my experience shows that if a person is driven into the back with ten swords, and one of them is certainly into the head, it is unlikely that this will contribute to healing and recovery.

If the researchers' guesses are correct, then the 10 Swords and the Hierophant are united by a common character. This is indicated by the blessing gesture of the right hand, which is the same for the Hierophant and the 10 of Swords.

It is also believed that the brown shirt with 10 Swords is nothing more than the hair shirt, which, according to the then church fashion, was worn by Thomas Beckett.

Hair shirt

The hair shirt was woven of camel hair or sheep's wool and was worn on the naked body, and the hard wool was constantly pricked, reminding the monk of patience and humility.

Keywords

• Painful time
• Inconsolable
• Pessimism
• Doom

Key ideas

• A life-changing decision
• Clinging to the past
• The inevitable end
• Frustration

Basic meaning

The meaning and interpretation of the Tarot card 10 (Ten) of Swords according to Ryder Waite is unexpected. What I just can't figure out is how Waite turned his pen to write, "But there is no aspect of violent death here."

On the other hand, when you argue with the king and tell him that he is absolutely wrong, it is absolutely natural to die of a sword in the head.

But in general, Waite gives a sad range of meanings for this card. Pain, unhappiness, tears, sadness, devastation. However, Waite considers the value of the Tarot card Ten of Swords inverted to be extremely positive. Advantage, profit, success, benefit.

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The modern meanings of the card indicate collapse, disaster, destruction and other not very pleasant processes and events. However, the map, for all its tragedy, does not indicate the scale of the collapse and disaster.

Video: The Meaning of the Tarot Card - 10 of Swords

Meaning in relationships

Consider the Ten of Swords in matters of love and relationships.

Open - closed card

Open card. What happens comes from outside and regardless of your desires, hopes, and confidence that you are in control of what is happening.

Relationship intensity

Huge peak load. A lightning strike that a lightning rod cannot handle. Not only the fuse burns out, but also all household appliances.

Map as a scenario of relationships: love, family, relatives, work

First of all, the card indicates an unpleasant moment in the relationship. Quarrel, scandal, breakup, fight.

In a working relationship, it can be a sudden dismissal, bankruptcy of the company.

Literary characters will not just fight with this card, but literally kill each other. In reality, such tragic events occur much less frequently than in novels.

The scenario is highly dependent on the considered time interval. The card may indicate a final break or a spat for a week. Or maybe this is a serious scandal, after which the relationship changes significantly.

Combined with the Major Arcana

• in conjunction with the card Justice: Losing the Lawsuit
• combined with Strength: Not strong enough to deal with the problem
• combined with Devil: Fatal Destructive Passion

Psychological state

The card speaks, firstly, about the event, and secondly, about the emotional perception of this event. And whatever the real event, subjectively, a person perceives it as a large-scale catastrophe, a complete and final collapse of all hopes.

When a person, for example, has hooked his little toe on the corner of a closet, the world is filled to the brim with monstrous pain and for a few minutes the person plunges into a local apocalypse.

The map says nothing about the scale of the disaster. A severe bruise, a fall of a concrete slab that turns a person into a flat pancake, or a tsunami that washed away half a continent into the ocean - all this is one and the same map. In fortune telling, it often turns out to be problematic to compare the real degree of destruction and the subjective experience of a catastrophe. Some tarologists tend to underestimate the scale of real events, while others exaggerate the nightmare and horror as much as possible.

It is important that the Ten of Swords reflects a momentary reaction to an event. The same person at a different time, in different conditions, might not have reacted at all to what happened.

Combined with the suit of Wands

Combined with the suit of Staves

• combined with the 4 of Wands card: Shattered Idyll
• combined with Knight of Wands: A Nightmare Past
• combined with King of Wands: Destructive Clash with Power

Significance in health matters

Trauma, disaster, fracture, TBI. "War is a traumatic epidemic" - Pirogov.

Shock therapy. Defibrillator. Break an incorrectly fused leg. In psychology - thanatotherapy.

The condition is very poor. Wild pain. Death. Sharp, instant destruction. Blood loss, open wound.

Either final death, or a very acute and difficult crisis, from which it will be difficult and difficult for a person to get out.

Combined with suit of Cups

Combined with suit of Cups

• combined with the 7 Cups card: Your illusions will ruin you
• combined with the 9 Cups card: A Feast in Time of Plague
• in combination with the card Knight of Cups: Friendship that leads to death

Business and finance, in professional activities

Stability, manageability, controllability

The meaning of the Ten of Swords Tarot in matters of work - this situation is stable - there is nowhere else. This is the point. You have achieved it. The process is stopped, we have a result. The reason is an external event, management is also external: it was not you who left your job, it was you who were “gone”.

Default. Caesar's body on the steps of the forum after being killed by Brutus. The map does not say directly what exactly collapsed and what the scale of the destruction is, but the plans will not be implemented, that's for sure. But we can, without falling into panic, assess the size of disasters, find out how destructive they are for business, and the course of life in general. This is some kind of control, but for the consequences of fatal events one must endure collapse and death, and only then hope for a rebirth.

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The card itself speaks of the destruction of the source of income. Panic on the New York Stock Exchange. The whole country is slipping into depression, all savings are depreciating. If someone manages to cash in on this, then there are only a few of them.

Default, denomination, Black Tuesdays.

The general state of finance and trends of change

The general condition is terrible. Beethoven, Symphony No. 5.

10 of Swords is the first hour in prison. What are the prospects? In the best case - 8 swords: 2 months in captivity, has already adapted.

Positive and negative impact of the card on income

This is an external and completely uncontrollable event. It is not related to your mistakes, it does not depend on whether you are good or bad, and no matter how hard you try, all your plans are not destined to come true. You may or may not receive signals in advance; you can be mentally ready, or - bang bang - a shot in the back.

Anyway, nothing depends on you. To survive, to get out in this situation for the active - 1 chance in a thousand, for the passive - 1 in a million. That's all the positive, the difference is not fundamental. Throwing a burning coal from hand to hand, child's play.

Combined with the suit of Swords

Combined with the suit of Swords

• combined with the 3 of Swords card: Total destruction of health
• in combination with the card 6 of Swords: You can run away from trouble
• in combination with the Lady of Swords card: No matter how hard it is to grit your teeth and endure

Do nothing. Think about how to minimize losses.

Card of the Day Caution

Your actions are doomed to fail.

Combined with the suit of Pentacles

• in combination with the 5 Pentacles card: Lose all money and other resources.
• combined with the 6 Pentacles card: Destructive aid.
• in conjunction with the 9 Pentacles card: Paradise swept away by a hurricane.

Questions to ask by drawing out a card

• Destruction of what in your life are you most afraid of?
• Destruction of what in your life will please you?
• Who are your enemies ready to stick a knife in your back?
• Is defeat for you the collapse of your whole life or new opportunities?

In a tarot deck, each card has its own meaning and interpretation. Some symbols have several meanings. The intuition of the questioner himself will help to choose the correct value. The meaning of 10 swords in the tarot must be sought based on the theme of the layout and the position of the symbol in it. The interpretation of the suit is also important if minor arcana fell out in fortune-telling.

Description of the suit of swords

All cards of the "deck of small secrets" in the tarot are divided into four suits. Each of them is responsible for a specific area in the life of an individual. All suits contain both positive and negative symbols. The suit of swords was no exception.

Swords are the hardest suit in tarot. Their responsibility extends far beyond material factors. Swords are the inner energy of a person. His thoughts, aspirations and desires. These are actions aimed at the surrounding world. After all, actions are the embodiment of a person's thoughts.

The suit is often called blades, sabers, spades or pikes.

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The suit of swords is not in vain depicted as a weapon. Each person needs his "sword". The enemy in the battle will be the character himself. He has to fight his own desires, passions and designs.

The tarot sword represents the power of thought. This thought is still immaterial, therefore in the zodiac row it is identified with the element of Air. The responsibility of the trigon is contact with the outside world, the ability to interact, get out of the conflict, and also defend your point of view.

In a playing deck, swords correspond to spades. Like swords, they are credited with will, reason, and self-control. This is the third suit in the deck. She also has the largest number of "difficult" cards, which are not easy for beginners to interpret.

The combination of the tens and the suit of swords gives this card a double meaning. The symbol represents the completion of a certain stage, but the suit colors it in negative colors. Tarologists call this card the Inevitable End. Its meaning is read in the image itself.

The figure shows a murdered man lying on the shore of a reservoir. Ten swords are stuck in his back. The handles are made in the form of crosses. If you look closely at the character himself, then the fingers of his right hand are folded in a ritual gesture that signifies the end of the action.

The atmosphere in the painting is dark and gloomy. The sky is black, but dawn is on the horizon. Night time here symbolizes the deepest sadness and tragedy.

At first glance, the card symbolizes an irreparable loss. The man died, and his death was violent. But the symbolism of the card indicates some nuances. The dawn that ignites the horizon reminds of the change from one stage to another. "Dawn always comes after sunset."

The card symbolizes feelings when the positive aspects of the event are not visible behind the bitterness of experiences. The person knows failure and does not see the opportunity to fix everything. The map really points to some “dead” factors. But something new always comes after them. The Ten Sabers card completes the numerical series of the suit, which further reinforces the meaning of the transition to a new stage.

The symbol depicts the experiences of a person who instantly lost everything. Whether it's a relationship or a career, his losses are too grievous and too great. Perhaps the cause of this event was aggression and other negative feelings, since the suit of swords often indicates them.

Value in the right position

In the correct orientation, the Ten of Swords card represents the completion of a stage that happened uncontrollably. This is a sudden collapse, loss or other destructive event. In this case, the symbol does not indicate a pause or slowdown, but a complete completion. This is a fateful event that led a person to a dead end situation.

The main meanings of the card:

• Feelings of despair, depression.
• Loss of ideals.
• The unexpected end of a certain period in life.
• Termination due to external influence.
• Parting with something dear to the heart.
• Change of occupation.
• Excessive rush warning.
• Depressive state, stress.
• A victim of a robbery.
• "Worse than ever".
• Serious illness.
• A long journey, possibly by water.

Curiously, the Ten of Swords card is so strong that it is practically not weakened by other, even the most positive, arcana. They can somewhat level the meaning of the symbol, but its destructive interpretation still remains.

Arcanum Chariot next to the Ten indicates a person's self-confidence. She reminds that not all is lost as long as the querent believes in a happy ending. Two of wands indicates a certain chance to change a seemingly insurmountable situation. A drastic act, which can be characterized by the phrase "pan or disappear", can help in this. Ten cups in the layout speak of the luck that accompanies a person, despite frequent failures.

Interpretation in the wrong orientation

In the wrong orientation, the card represents the same completion of a certain stage. However, 10 swords upside-down take on a slightly different perspective. Its value is positive, since the card speaks of victory over the situation. She describes the final battle in which both troops and forces were lost. But the battle is won, even if the cost of winning is high.

The main meanings of an inverted card:

• The last test lies ahead, but it will be terrible.
• Immediate improvement in health.
• The rise in business.
• Power and authority.
• The growth of the material condition.
• A successful start.
• Compounding the problem.
• Success will come quickly, but you have to work hard.

The victory over the circumstances predicted by the Ten of Swords will not be especially striking. The situation is deadlocked, although its outcome is not too fatal.

Adjacent arcana in the layout affect the Ten, so you need to read the combination of cards together. So, Two of coins shows a person's disbelief in his own success. The Empress, in the scenario, speaks of the need to sacrifice something valuable for the sake of victory. The Hierophant advises to rest after business. You need to take a short timeout to restore the lost strength.

Alignment for work and money

The main meaning of the Dozens of Swords in the layout for a career is the collapse of an undertaking. This is a failure in the questioning matter of interest.

Sometimes the symbol indicates sabotage. The card may also mean unwillingness to take responsibility. The result will be a sudden change of scenery. There may be dismissal or loss of position. The lasso Emperor enhances this value.

The card often symbolizes an excessive load of affairs that a person simply cannot perform. In this case, we are talking about exhaustion, physical fatigue and spiritual devastation. Tarot advises not to save crumbling plans. You need to succumb to fate and let go of what cannot be saved. The card teaches you to “leave on time”.

In the layout for work, the Ten has many interpretations. Therefore, it is especially important to pay attention to the arcana adjacent to it. The magician demonstrates complete failure in the chosen field of activity. The moon is a crisis situation that has a negative impact on one's career.

In the wrong position, the Ten of Swords has a slightly different meaning. This is a single battle in which the questioner lost. However, this defeat does not determine the outcome of the entire war.

The dawn on the horizon of the card reminds us that today's loss is only the foundation for tomorrow's victory. The career question is the only area where the Ten Sabers card has such a positive interpretation. She predicts excellent business prospects. The emergence of an influential patron is not excluded.

The world next to the inverted Ten speaks of the imminent retreat of problems. In the near future, the questioner will find his place in the sun.

Divination for relationships and love

In the layout for personal relationships, the card speaks of a certain event that will destroy the existing love relationship. This event will block all positive emotions, plunging partners into anxious thoughts and disappointment.

For a lonely person, such a card can mean deep sadness, disappointment in the opposite field. Regardless of the marital status of the questioner, the card speaks of the impossibility of correcting the situation. To overcome the crisis, you will have to live by new rules. The old worldview no longer works.

Neighboring arcana will help interpret 10 tarot swords. The meaning in the relationship of the combination with the Priestess speaks of a certain secret of the past, which will soon become generally known. The Hanged Man indicates the betrayal of a partner.

In an inverted orientation, the symbol predicts the same feelings. 10 swords remind us that all trials are sent to us from above, so they need to be endured. Whatever sorrows the querent may be overshadowed, later this grief is transformed into harmony and happiness.

The card speaks of the transience of time and calls for letting go of the past. Sometimes she predicts a new partner with whom all feelings will be only positive. But often the symbol also indicates the possibility of restoring the previous relationship, if the chosen ones can change their attitude towards this union.

The Death card in the layout demonstrates the speedy elimination of problems and the beginning of a new chapter. Arcanum Moderation says that troubles leave the questioner.

Health analysis

The card indicates the exhaustion of the body. The querent's health is undermined by chronic diseases. The symbol represents immobility, therefore, the map is often read as a harbinger of injury to the musculoskeletal system. It may be that the problems will be caused by inflammatory processes. In questions about the state of health, the suit of swords often portends a surgical intervention.

In the description of the psychoemotional sphere, the Ten speaks of a depressive mood, apathy. A person is so mired in his own experiences that life seems unbearable to him. In severe cases, the card indicates a desire to commit suicide.

Combination with major arcana

In any scenario, it is important not only the position of the Dozens of Swords, but also the neighboring cards in the layout. So, some symbols change the meaning of this arcana.

Combination of Dozens of Swords with Major Arcana:

• Jester. Unexpected events, operation, murder.
• Magician Termination of professional activity, change of occupation.
• High Priestess. The querent will suffer from libel or blackmail.
• Empress. Damage to something valuable. Cesarean section.
• Emperor. Loss of the existing position, leaving, dismissal.
• The Hierophant. Feeling empty and meaningless, tired.
• Lovers. Break of a love union.
• Chariot. Terrible incident, death, accident on the road.
• Power. Harm caused by drugs.
• Hermit. An attempt to protect oneself with the aim of rebirth, a change of priorities.
• Wheel of Fortune. The finale of the battle, in which the questioner awaits a fiasco.
• Justice. Punishment for committed acts.
• Hanged. Disease that will drive you to bed, inability to move.
• Death. Natural ending or rebirth.
• Moderation. Gradual release from problems.
• Devil. Deepening into one's own vices, losing oneself as a person.
• Tower. Ailments, parting, injury with a sharp object.
• Star. Faith in recovery from failure.
• Moon. Uncertainty, prolonged illness, being in a coma.
• The sun. The crisis will recede, but it must be overcome.
• Court. The end of the karmic period.
• Peace. Finding the meaning of life.

Tarot cards are magic, which cannot be explained using logic. Intuition will become an assistant in reading symbols, since with its help a person can connect with the world of the invisible.

Do not take the deck's answer categorically. Maps only warn and help find a way out of the situation, but they never indicate the uncompromising situation. The fate of a person is only in his hands.

Do you know which card of the deck tarot readers and clients are most afraid of? You probably thought that it was Death or the Tower, but, in fact, the most terrible Arcanum does not belong to the category of the Elders, and this is the 10 Tarot Swords, the meaning of which we will now analyze in detail. Why are they so afraid of her? What is it that is frightening and gloomy? Let's figure it out.

General description of the card, plot and meaning in the layout

In order to better understand the meaning of the Ten of Swords of the Tarot, it is worth referring to the very image of the Arcana. The illustration shows a man lying on the ground, apparently dead, as ten sharp swords are thrust into his body. The gloomy background of the card evokes fear. Eerie picture, isn't it? "Its end!" - this is the motto of this frightening Arcana. Destruction, emptiness, severe pain, difficult experiences - all this is in the power of this card, according to the meaning of the Ten of Tarot Swords according to Ryder-Waite. We can say that this is the culmination of the end.

Key words and ideas of the Arcana in the layout

• Completion of something, irrevocable completion
• Extremely difficult, unfavorable period
• Deep suffering
• The pointlessness of any action
• It couldn't get worse
• Grief, strongest sorrow, tears
• Despair

Card value in an upright position

So, you probably already understood that the interpretation of the card 10 of Swords is very close to the Major Arcana of Death and to the hopeless 9 of Swords. But why is this number card worse than them, why is it the “most terrible” one? If we compare it with Death, we will see that under the thirteenth Arcanum some period ends naturally, but under the Ten of the elements of Air, the completion and breaking of ties occurs by force, as if by the will of evil fate. If with the Death card we can describe, for example, the natural or expected departure of a person from life, for example, due to illness, then 10 Swords will be thrown by a completely different "feint" - death in an accident, murder, or some other wild accident. If we consider the situation of divorce, then Death will tell about a long family crisis, conflicts, incompatibility of a couple, preceding the immediate desire to leave, but in the case of 10 Swords, it will be an absolute “surprise” when the beloved spouse comes home and from the doorway declares “I love another and I'm leaving to her right now. "

If we try to describe the difference between the value of the Tarot card of 10 Swords and the Nine of the same suit, we will see that the latter describes the suffering that can still be experienced, but the situations of the "most terrible" Arcana inflict a sudden and non-healing wound that can hurt later on for all life.

Reverse card meaning

There are different opinions about the reverse card. Someone considers it rather positive, indicating that a terrible end still did not happen, and the dark forces retreated at the last moment, but no one canceled the risk of relapse. Others suggest that Arkan is talking about serious obstacles, which, however, will soon be left behind - a kind of mini-tragedy that is far from universal in scale, unlike a direct map. Suitable situations are, for example, surviving a serious accident in which the rest of the participants died, being late for the plane that crashed, being on the verge of treason, but not changing, going for an abortion but changing your mind at the last moment. On the one hand, it seems to be a tragedy that can destroy the whole life, but on the other hand, the danger has passed, but no one can guarantee that the situation will not happen again one day.

The value of the card in the layouts of love and relationships

By tradition, consider the meaning of the Ten of Swords of the Tarot in relationships and see what the appearance of this frightening card can threaten.

Direct position

The classic meaning of the Dozens of Tarot Swords in love is a break in love relationships, and more often than not, it is just sudden and causing the questioner a lot of pain. It's all over and nothing can be fixed.

Inverted position

There are two situations here. The first is when there is a reason for a broken heart, however, the relationship still does not end. For example, a couple decides to divorce, but at the same time it never comes to an official divorce, since the spouses decide to give each other a second chance, or the husband leaves the family, and then, after a couple of months, comes back and the wife forgives him, accepts back. The inverted 10 of Swords may come just at the moment when the words about divorce or leaving were spoken - it seems to warn: "Wait, it's not over yet, although you still have to suffer."

Video about the meaning of the card 10 of Swords

The second meaning of 10 Swords of Tarot in relationships, if the card is turned over - these are situations that are called "on the brink". For example, a drunk married girl desperately flirts with a stranger at a party, openly seduces him, and as soon as they are alone, she suddenly “sober up” - and it never comes to treason. For her, this is the reverse of the Ten of Swords, a moment that almost destroyed her whole life to the ground. In fact, the thought itself and the attempt to change are already quite dramatic events, but the crash can be delayed, but whether it is forever - it will only be known later.

The value of the card in fortune telling on health

It is very difficult to voice your verdict to a client when this card came to a question about health. But what to do, the direct duty of the tarot reader is to voice the interpretation under any circumstances.

Direct position

Fatal diagnoses (cancer, AIDS), serious injuries that fundamentally change life (for example, a fracture of the spine, chaining a person to a wheelchair), amputations, often difficult childbirth, female bleeding, subsequently affecting reproductive functions, abortion, loss of virginity. Sometimes the card is a direct indication of physical death, but on condition that this is confirmed by additional cards in the layout.

Inverted position

The meaning of the inverted Ten of Tarot Swords in this case is a mortal danger that has passed, passed alongside, touched only slightly. For example, difficult childbirth, in which there was a risk to the life of the mother or child, but everyone survived, profuse blood loss or trauma that is almost incompatible with life, when a person nevertheless survived, wonderful stories about people who have overcome cancer can also be attributed.

The value of the card in the analysis of personality and state of mind

Can the darkest card of the deck tell you anything good if it falls out as a significator of a person or his psychological state? Let's see.

Direct position

A difficult, very determined person with his own notions of good and evil. He is capable of too harsh actions both in relation to others and to himself. He lives by the principle of "all or nothing", can easily cut ties, agreements, relationships from the shoulder. The psychological state is complete emptiness, weakness, despair, reaching its highest point, depression.

Inverted position

A person who is somewhat similar to the person described by the direct Ten, but at the same time something keeps him from extremes at the last moment, although not always. The state of mind is “picking up pieces of yourself” after suffering stress.

The value of the Dozens of Swords in fortune telling for work, business, finance

Now let's move on to consider the significance of the Ten of Swords of the Tarot in work.

Direct position

A direct card is any acute situation, for example, a sudden dismissal, loss of a prestigious position, bankruptcy of a company, business collapse, employee strike. Professions - surgeons, including plastic ones. Financial situation - crisis.

Inverted position

The same as the straight Ten, but at the last moment the final completion does not occur. Card situations - news of an impending dismissal, but at the last moment, the management changes, and the employee remains in his place, the loss of a high position, but at the same time a transition to an organization with no less good prospects, incomplete bankruptcy, in which the company still remains “on I'm floating. " The financial situation is a temporary, albeit difficult, crisis.

The meaning of 10 Swords in combination with the Major Arcana

Looking at this gloomy card, it immediately becomes clear that it will color even positive Arcana with negative shades. Let's see the possible interpretations of the combinations.

• Jester: Accident due to negligence
• Mage: End of Career
• High Priestess: Being the victim of blackmail
• Empress: Destruction of something of value
• Emperor: Sudden Dismissal, Unforeseen Divorce
• The Hierophant: Spiritual Desolation
• Lovers: Relationship Collapse
• Chariot: Death in an accident, murder by negligence
• Strength: Physical harm inflicted in the heat of passion
• The Hermit: Rebirth
• Wheel of Fortune: Complete fiasco, loss
• Justice: Severe Punishment, Retribution
• Hanged Man: Strangulation, Immobility
• Death: Unnatural death, ending of previous life
• Moderation: Problems will gradually fade away
• Devil: Being a victim of vice, sadism, complete loss of yourself
• Tower: Divorce, serious illness, stabbing
• Star: Hope to be healed
• Moon: Prolonged crisis, clinical death, coma
• Sun: Get out of a difficult state
• Judgment: Closing the karmic cycle, accepting fate
• Peace: Reinvent yourself, rise like a Phoenix from the ashes

The value of the card in combination with the Minor Arcana

Let's take a closer look at the combination of the Ten of Swords of the Tarot with the number and court cards of the deck.

With the suit of Staves

• Ace: Collapsed Plans
• Deuce: Intentional homicide, separation, predictable ending
• Three: Missing Opportunities
• Four: Tragedy in the house
• Five: Overestimate your strength, lose
• Six: Sad News
• Seven: Complete failure, beating a lying person
• Eight: End of Relationship or Close Project
• Nine: Living in anticipation of the worst
• Ten: Fiasco
• Page: Bad News
• Knight: Lack of strength to fight further
• Queen: Dangerous Woman
• King: Dangerous man

With suit of Cups

• Ace: Crushed feelings
• Deuce: Breakup
• Three: Friends become enemies
• Four: Severe depression
• Five: Hopeless situation, see no way out
• Six: Tragedy that happened in the past
• Seven: The Meaning of the Ten Swords of the Tarot with 7 Cups - the collapse of plans
• Eight: Collapsed Dreams
• Nine: Lose property
• Ten: Break in family, relatives
• Page: Love Tragedy
• Knight Plan Collapse
• Queen: Severing relations with a close woman
• King: Breaking up with a loved one

With the suit of Swords

• Ace: Plans are not destined to come true
• Two: Collapsed World
• Three: Trampled Heart
• Four: Bury yourself alive
• Five: meanness, destruction
• Six: Leaving a Past Life
• Seven: Disillusionment
• Eight: Very Serious Life-Breaking Conflicts
• Nine: Depression, extreme suffering
• Page: Loss of memory, desire to forget everything like a bad dream
• Knight: Fall victim to evil criticism
• Queen: Suffer because of the woman
• King: Suffer because of a man, loss of high office, social status

With the suit of Pentacles

• Ace: Financial Crisis
• Two: Tragic change
• Three: The value of 10 Tarot Swords with Three Denarii - no one will help you
• Four: Big money loss
• Five: Lose shelter over your head
• Six: Lose the main assistant
• Seven: Complete lack of result
• Eight: Losing skill, death of talent
• Nine: Big loss
• Ten: A dark period in life when absolutely everything does not go well
• Page: Dismissal from the institute
• Knight: Period requiring stamina
• Queen: Loss of Sanity
• King: To lose everything, the ground is gone from under your feet

Live in anticipation of the best, try to do everything in your power for further development, find a new meaning in life, be resilient in the face of losses. A person is not given more trials than he can endure - remember this.

Card warning

Do not take loss as the end of life, otherwise it may really end (figuratively).

Questions that the card answers

• Can you find the strength to move on?
• Is there something to focus on to get out of the black bar?
• Do you have any plans for the future?

The Ten of Swords of the Tarot, the meaning and interpretation of which we have just analyzed, is a kind of motto written on Solomon's ring - "And this, too, will pass ...". Don't forget this!