Ten of Wands
Ten of Wands
The Ten of Wands shows us a Pixie carrying ten wands. The weight of the wands is heavy and causes them to slouch over. This card tells us that you may have many responsibilities. Perhaps they are responsibilities that have fallen on you, such as taking care of a family member, a new role at work or school, etc. It feels like you're shouldering a lot right now, and it's causing you to feel a bit stressed out, even if you don't necessarily mind taking on the tasks. Alternatively, you may have voluntarily taken on new responsibilities, perhaps, too many responsibilities? Take note of how these tasks are affecting you. Regardless of where these new responsibilities came from, make sure you have a healthy balance of work, play and self care. You can't do anything if you're breaking down. You wont be able to take care of others or do anything else if you don't take care of yourself first. You cannot pour from an empty cup.
Reverse:
Obligation, Responsibility, Duty, Stress
Upright:
Burning out, Breaking down, Taking on too much
Card in Reverse:
The Ten of Wands in reverse suggests that maybe you've given yourself too many unnecessary responsibilities. You're putting too much stress on your shoulders when there is no need for it. Sometimes things may seem more overwhelming than they actually are. Take a deep breath and try to pull yourself away from all that weighs you down. What is truly necessary and what isn't? If time management is difficult for you, time yourself when you're completing tasks. Alternatively, are there tasks that you've given to yourself that maybe someone else could do? The Ten of Wands wants to remind you that it is okay to ask for help. Everyone needs help sometimes, and we can't possibly do everything ourselves all the time. Communicate with someone that is close to you and see if they can help you with your tasks.
