Tarot Cards Meanings - The Suit of Swords - The Ten of Swords - Meaning

The Ten of Swords - tarot card meanings and illustrations

The Ten of SwordsBasic Meaning

Upright - Upset, unhappiness, interruption and distraction; although generally this refers to a group rather than an individual. Guard against, possible trouble, sudden hard luck, mishaps and theft. There is cause for optimism; as the lowest point in the cycle is reached, from now on things can only get better. The worst is over.

Key Words: Conclusions, end points, completion.


Ill Dignified or Reversed - Only an illusionary lifting of burdens or release from affliction. Extreme change. Only temporary good fortune. Keep trying, great effort leads to reform. Faith may help in times of discouragement.

Key Words: Adaption to environment, unconventional approaches, break hard habits.

The Ten of Swords meaning and symbolism in detail.

The Ten of Swords Card illustration.


The Suit of Swords.