Ten of Wands
The Ten of Wands signifies heavy burdens, obligations, and the strain of carrying too many responsibilities. It highlights a period of overwhelm where the querent may be stretched thin by external demands or self-imposed expectations. The card urges reevaluation of tasks, sharing responsibilities, and setting boundaries to prevent exhaustion. Reversed, it warns against refusing help or failing to delegate, which deepens stress and burnout.
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Short Meaning
This card embodies the weight of obligations, duties, and feelings of being stretched too thin, signaling a crucial moment to reevaluate tasks and share responsibilities to prevent exhaustion.
Expanded Meaning
The Ten of Wands represents burden, responsibility, and servitude to others. This card often appears when the reader feels overwhelmed by the stress and expectations thrust upon them by either external pressures or self-imposed standards. They find themselves bearing a load that feels too heavy, indicating they might be spreading themselves too thin.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Ten of Wands may indicate a reluctance to delegate or let go of responsibilities, leading to increased stress and burnout. It could also suggest a refusal to acknowledge one's limits or seek help when needed, perpetuating feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion.
Visual Description
A man is shown from behind, bent and straining as he carries a bundle of ten long wands held tightly against his back. The wands are wrapped with white ribbons and have small green leaves sprouting from them. He wears a white tunic, blue leggings and a red apron-like garment, standing on sandy ground with a small fire visible at the right and spiky plants at the left. Motion lines and streaked sky emphasize effort and movement as he pushes forward.
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