10 of Swords
The 10 of Swords shows a man lying face down on the ground with ten swords in his back. It looks gruesome. But look at the horizon—the sun is rising. This is the card of "rock bottom."
It represents a painful ending, betrayal, or total defeat. It’s over. The worst has happened. You can't get any lower than this.
Which means... the only way is up. The dawn is breaking. The pain is over. Pick yourself up. The cycle is complete. You survived.
I. Temporal Meanings
Past Position
You hit rock bottom. A painful ending or betrayal occurred. You survived the worst.
Present Position
The end. Rock bottom. Betrayal. Accept the defeat. The pain will stop now. Look for the sunrise.
Future Position
Recovery. A new beginning after a painful end. Rising from the ashes. You will be stronger.
II. Life Contexts
Job loss. Bankruptcy. Major failure. Backstabbing. It's time to start over.
Breakup. Divorce. Betrayal. The end of a painful relationship. Healing begins now.
Hitting a health crisis. Surgery. Back pain. The turning point in recovery.
What does 10 of Swords mean for you?
Generic meanings are just the start. See how this card interacts with your unique energy in a live spread.
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