Ten of Swords
The Ten of Swords represents a painful ending or collapse that leaves you feeling defeated and empty. The imagery shows a wounded woman with signs of life and calm water nearby, indicating that hope and peace persist even after trauma. The card advises allowing yourself to grieve and to be gentle with your healing process, recognizing that recovery takes time. Reconnecting with nature and moving at your own pace supports restoration and the possibility of renewal.
Keywords
Title
Ten of Swords
Keywords
Loss, Pain, Death
Meaning
Ten swords pierce the side of a woman lying on the ground. She is motionless, taken down by the swords that impaled her. Although it may seem that she is dead, there are also signs of life and hope around her, such as flowers and plants. The water behind her is calm, reflecting the night sky—a sign of peace. The Ten of Swords signifies that something has come to a painful conclusion. Perhaps this ending was unexpected or unwanted—either way, it has left you feeling empty and hurt. Take time to grieve what is lost, and go easy on yourself in this process. Healing takes time, and there is no rush. You must go at your own pace. Submerge yourself in nature to connect with the sense of wholeness that can always be found there.
Visual Description
A woman lies prone on a grassy bank by a purple-hued lake with mountains in the distance under a moonlit sky. Ten golden swords are embedded in her back in a neat, even row. A tree branch with green leaves frames the top of the scene and small flowers and mushrooms dot the foreground.
Earth Woman tarot
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