Ten of Wands
Burden, Responsibility, Obstacles < Saturn in Sagittarius >
In the depiction of the Ten of Wands, you can often see a person carrying ten wands. These wands appear heavy and burdensome, making it difficult for the person to walk. The background of this card may be a meadow or a path, symbolizing the challenging journey they are on.
Burden and Pressure
The Ten of Wands represents the symbol of burden and pressure. It suggests that you may be shouldering too many responsibilities, tasks, or pressures, feeling overwhelmed. This card reminds you to examine your current situation and make sure not to overburden yourself, finding ways to alleviate stress.
Responsibility and Dedication
The Ten of Wands also represents the symbol of responsibility and dedication. It indicates that you may be a responsible person, willing to shoulder burdens for yourself and others. You may often neglect your own needs for the sake of others' needs. This card reminds you to find balance, take care of your own needs, and not neglect your own happiness.
Completion and Achievement
The Ten of Wands can also symbolize the completion and achievement of a task. It indicates that you have gone through a challenging journey and are about to reach your goals. The burdens you carry represent the effort and struggle you have experienced in achieving those goals. It is a moment worth celebrating, but also a reminder to give yourself rest and recovery.
Limitations and Obstacles
The Ten of Wands can also symbolize limitations and obstacles. The burdens you carry may make you feel trapped and hindered. This card reminds you to identify and release burdens that no longer serve you, so that you can move forward more easily.
Excessive Burden
The reversed Ten of Wands warns that you may be taking on too much burden and pressure. You may feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with everything, which can have a negative impact on your physical and mental well-being. This card reminds you to examine your burdens, find ways to reduce stress, and avoid overloading yourself.
Neglecting Your Own Needs
The reversed Ten of Wands also warns that you may be overly focused on others' needs and neglecting your own needs and happiness. You may sacrifice your time, energy, and fulfillment to meet others' expectations or achieve goals. This card reminds you to balance your relationship with yourself and others, take care of your needs, and find your own happiness.
Limitations and Obstacles
The reversed Ten of Wands warns that you may be restricted and hindered, unable to move freely. The burdens you carry may become obstacles to your growth and development, making you feel restricted and trapped. This card reminds you to examine your limitations, release burdens and limitations that no longer serve you, so that you can pursue your goals more freely.
Negative Mindset and Exhaustion
The reversed Ten of Wands warns that you may be caught in a negative mindset and exhausted state. Excessive burdens and pressures may leave you feeling discouraged, powerless, and lacking motivation. This card reminds you to pay attention to your emotions and mental state, find ways to relieve stress, and regain energy and motivation.
