How to Interpret the Ten of Swords

The tarot deck is very old and rich with symbology. Each card has many facets that add to its meaning. The Ten of Swords is a tough card, offering lessons about feeling like you're at your wit's end. It warns about adopting a victim mentality, tempting as it can be.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tarot deck
• Bag or box to keep your cards in (optional)

1. Know that the Ten of Swords reminds you that feeling helpless is not the same as being helpless. Get yourself up and look for a way around your problem.

2. Don't be a martyr. You'll be sitting around congratulating yourself for being right when you could have moved on and made yourself happy.

3. Consider that the Ten of Swords encourages you to stand up for yourself. Don't be a doormat. Don't let your own interests always come last.

4. Be aware that the Ten of Swords reversed tells you that things won't hit as hard as they might have if it were upright. Someone is watching out for you, so be grateful and take advantage of it.

5. Remember that there's only one way to go if you're at the bottom. Get ready for your trip back up to where you want to be.

Tips & Warnings

• The Ten of Swords says that you can cope with any problem if you just keep your perspective.
• The best lesson of the Ten of Swords is to avoid elevating yourself or demeaning yourself. Your best position is to maintain an even keel.
• The Ten of Swords is considered a negative card. It isn't, it's just warning you about the current atmosphere. Don't let it get to you.
• If it's reversed, for once that's a good thing. It means the whole episode will not be as bad as you're afraid of.

Resources

• Tarot Kit For Beginners
• The Tarot Discovery Kit: A Dynamic Journey to Your Self and Beyond