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Ten of Swords

Swords · Minor Arcana

Ten of Swords

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Affirmation: I embrace the air energy of thought, truth, and conflict.

Upright Meaning

The Ten of Swords marks a painful ending, but also the bottom, which means things can only get better. Something has run its course completely. Accept the ending, and trust that a new dawn follows.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the Ten of Swords suggests recovery, survival, and rising again. The worst is behind you. Let go of the pain and step into your fresh start.