General

The general meaning of the Ten of Wands is of feeling quite burdened. When the Ten of Wands show, there is quite a bit of baggage that you are carrying. But the good news is that there is an ending of a cycle happening, the burdens you are carrying can be put down now. In traditional tarot, it depicts a man carrying a bundle of wood. This man is exhausted but if you look into the background, a house is not too far off in the distance. There is a sense of almost completing one’s goals, almost reaching the end with the Ten of Wands.

Upright

The Ten of Wands marks the end of a tough cycle. You may be feeling quite overwhelmed by the closing of these cycles but there is a sense of achievement. In love, this could mean that your person is finding you quite a burden. Or you both may be treating this love or relationship like a burden. This does not bode well for the future of the relationship as your attitude towards love may cause fractures in your relationship. This could sometimes mean that there is a need to release the past and to put aside some emotional baggage in order for you to embrace more love into your life. In career and finances, there is a likelihood that you are overworked, and that you are feeling quite burdened by the number of responsibilities in front of you. There might be a struggle with managing your finances as well. But take heart because you are closing out this cycle!

Reversed

When the Ten of Wands is reversed, this could mean that your burdens are falling away. There might be things that you are still holding onto that you no longer need and it needs to be released. In love, this could mean that there is a bit of healing taking place. You could be finding more support from your person as they take on the burdens that you have been carrying or you are getting support as you release these burdens. This can sometimes mean that you are prioritising some responsibilities over others, and your relationship could be one of them. In career and finances, you may be feeling a weight lifted off your shoulders as a project is completed. You may now have the power to delegate tasks and rest. There is financial assistance or assistance in general coming in your way.