Ten of Wands
The Ten of Wands signals burnout and the burden of taking on too much, often from trying to do everything yourself or covering for others. It highlights exhaustion, depleted energy, and the unfair weight of duties that may be self-imposed or imposed by unreasonable people. The card urges you to recognize where you're overextending, to assert your needs, and to set boundaries in work and relationships. Practical guidance includes taking responsibility for spreading yourself too thin and delegating tasks to restore balance.
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Ten of Wands
Meaning
Has a demanding job forced you to be all work and no play? Have you bitten off more than you can chew?
General Description
The Ten of Wands shows up when we try to do it all on our own. You might find yourself burned out, used up, and without much energy for self-care. Sometimes this is unavoidable, but other times you may be stuck unfairly picking up the slack left by others.
Work, Boundaries, and Love
You may feel afraid to ask the people in your life to do their fair share. This is particularly true when the Ten of Wands speaks to your work life. Your boss may be unreasonable, or you may be struggling beneath the weight of your own sky-high standards. When the Ten of Wands refers to love, you may feel like you're carrying the relationship on your back. What would happen if you asserted your needs?
Advice
The Ten of Wands could refer to someone else who is overworked or to the person who is running you ragged. When the Ten of Wands refers to you, take responsibility for spreading yourself so thin. Consider what you can delegate.
Visual Description
A heavy bundle of ten long wands is carried on the back and shoulder of a solitary figure moving along a winding orange path. The person wears a flowing striped robe and looks over their shoulder toward a distant walled town on the horizon. Bright turquoise sky, a stylized sun with a face, a few clouds, scattered small trees, and bold coral and black accents frame the scene, with the title "TEN of WANDS" printed at the bottom.
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