Ten of Swords
The Ten of Swords represents the dwelling place of our most terrifying inner monsters and fears. It challenges us to confront what happens when we finally overcome our greatest struggles - the dragon within. This card suggests that victory over our deepest fears may paradoxically bring a sense of loss, as we must let go of something that, despite being destructive, had become familiar and even extraordinary in its power over us.
Keywords
The Realm of Inner Monsters
The most terrifying monsters dwell in this space. This card represents the psychological landscape where our deepest fears, traumas, and shadow aspects reside.
Slaying the Dragon
What will happen when you finally kill the dragon? This profound question addresses the moment of ultimate victory over our greatest personal struggles and inner demons.
The Paradox of Victory
Will it be a feeling of losing something extraordinary? The card suggests that overcoming our monsters may bring unexpected grief, as we lose something that had become a defining part of our identity, no matter how destructive it was.
Visual Description
An armored figure kneels astride a green dragon lying on the ground, one boot planted on the creature and a sword held downward toward its head. The figure has batlike wings and a helmet with a plume; the dragon's mouth is open, showing teeth and a red tongue. A tall, jagged castle or spire rises in the misty distance under a turquoise and yellow sky. Numerous horizontal swords appear near the top border against a dark band where a single sword symbol is centered, and the numeral 10 is shown at the bottom.
Tarot of the Dream Enchantress
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