The Ten of Swords

Ten of Swords Meaning

The Ten of Swords is one of the Minor Arcana, number 10 of the Swords suit. The Tarot interpretation of the Ten of Swords includes hitting rock bottom, being the cause of your own defeat, following something to its logical conclusion, and beating a dead horse.

Ten of Swords Reversed Meaning

The Ten of Swords reversed means to come back from the dead, to be freed from burdensome expectations, finding out that you are stronger than you thought, or winning an unwise gamble.

Ten of Swords Astrological and Esoteric Correspondences

This card is associated with painful endings, finality, and moments of collapse, connecting it to the planet Pluto and the sign Pisces. Learn more about the significance of its number 10 on the numerology page, and its element Air on the elements page.

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