Ten of Swords
This card signals a deep betrayal or painful ending, as if you have been stabbed in the back repeatedly. Social pressures and decorum may force you to act as if you are ignorant or unaware of the attack, making composure itself an act of strength. The emphasis is on surviving the setback and maintaining dignity despite the hurt. You are urged not to despair but to continue moving forward with as much strength as you can muster.
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Meaning
You've been stabbed in the back, and not just once. Decorum and societal norms force you to act as if you are ignorant or unaware of the attack. It's a great act of strength just to keep upright, but that is what you must do. You may have been betrayed by someone in your community. Do not despair over this setback; you must survive and continue moving forward with as much dignity and strength as you can muster.
Visual Description
A small central panel shows a figure bent forward with ten swords embedded in their back. Around that inset is a lively ballroom scene with women in ornate Victorian-style dresses, smiling and talking, and a man holding a glass of wine. At the bottom of the card the printed title reads "TEN of SWORDS."
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