Ten of Wands

Upright: exhaustion and pressure caused by unplanned actions, taking on excessive responsibilities and burdens alone.

Reversed: recognizing the current situation, releasing burdens to seek new goals, temporary relief from overwhelming pressure, or nearing collapse as strain intensifies.

The girl struggles forward, carrying ten heavy wands on her back as she makes her way toward the warm plains in the distance. None of the wands touch the ground — she bears their full weight entirely on her shoulders, her head bowed and back bent under the pressure. The burden is suffocating, yet she refuses to give up. Step by step, she trudges onward, determined to leave the snowy mountains behind. The Ten of Wands suggests a time when responsibilities should be delegated or shared. Overwhelmed by commitments, she finds herself burdened and blinded by the very tasks she has chosen to take on. Though weighed down, she presses forward — a symbol of endurance and the heavy cost of ambition.

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