Ten of Swords

The Ten of Swords can be summed up as, “At last!” as the endpoint of a long and difficult journey. Though it ends ill-favored for some in the situation, for others it’s the break of dawn on a glorious new day. This is the height of swords energy, so it’s intense either way. This card is the close of a chapter in a way few cards are. The universe is pushing you towards starting something new, because what’s old will fall away soon enough. As a swords card, it’s always something in the realm of thought or spirituality. If you’ve been feeling the need to change your philosophy, this is a positive sign. As stated, for some this card represents betrayal for some, though it’s often truly a case of expecting obedience and not getting it. If that’s the condition, it’s common for that someone to turn into a martyr.

Ten of Swords Reversed

Victim mentality can come in many forms. The Ten of Swords reversed references the way you’re you are not taking responsibility for your own predicament. In most cases, it indicates that you were dominating others in the situation and expecting loyalty regardless. This is the card that comes up for bosses who don’t realize their employees only laugh at their incessant and distasteful jokes for fear of being the ones who shake the boat. When a worker is transferred, don’t be surprised when they stay stone-faced in front of you. If this energy describes you, think of how you got into this situation. Can you turn it around? Often this card reversed points to a fear of failure. Maybe it’s time to loosen up on the need for control and let relationships take their course naturally.