Card 59 • swords

Ten of Swords

Brief Description

The Ten of Swords represents conflict, war, and pyrrhic victory achieved through bloodshed. It signifies the completion of a difficult cycle where victory comes at a great cost. This card indicates that certain actions must be taken, regardless of the painful consequences. It marks the end of suffering and the necessity of moving forward despite the wounds sustained.

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Core Meaning

Conflict, war, victory in blood. What must be done.

Visual Description

A winged woman stands in a pale, misty landscape holding a long, ornate sword dripping blood in one hand and a severed wolf's head by its fur in the other. Her body is marked with blue tattoos; she wears a dark bra and a flowing white skirt stained with blood. Behind her are large feathered wings and before her lies a crushed, corpse-like creature sprawled on the ground. The card border shows the numeral 10 and the words SWORDS / ESPADAS and SPade / ÉPÉES.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Luis Royo

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