The Ten of Wands Tarot Card Meaning: Upright and Reversed Meanings & Breakdowns
The Ten of Wands Tarot Card Keywords
Upright Keywords
Responsibilities, Obligations, Prioritisation, Support needed
Reversed Keywords
Stress, Overburdened, Overworked, Burning out, Unsupported
The Ten of Wands Tarot Meaning
The Ten of Wands is the final card in the wands suit before we dive into its court cards. With this, we see the culmination of a long period of heightened energy. This could be in the form of work, intense emotions or having too much to think about for too long. Whatever it is, the Ten of Wands appears to show us when we are on the brink of burnout and reminds us that we shouldn’t have to do everything alone.
This card is common for those who have workaholic tendencies or feel like they need to always be the one carrying the heaviest load. It can be a sign of people pleasing, always saying yes, even when your body is telling you it can’t keep going and needs rest.
With the Ten of Wands being the final stop in the wands cycle, it can be seen as make-or-break time. What you choose to do next could either result in complete burnout, halting all your progress and maybe even taking you backwards a few steps. Or, it can be a learning point, where you fully understand your limits and when it’s time to call for backup.
