Ten of Wands
Affirmation
I respect my own limits.
Symbolic Attributes
- Element:
- Arcana:Minor Arcana
- Suit:Wands
- Archetype:
- Numerology:10 (The End: finality, completion, exhaustion)
- Hebrew Alphabet:
Keywords
Description
man oppressed by the weight of the ten staves which he is carrying.
Light Meaning
- Holding your own in extreme circumstances
- Helping others carry their burdens
- Coming to the aid of the oppressed
- Knowing and being honest about your own limits
- Recognizing when you are not well-suited for a particular task
Shadow Meaning
- Taking on more work than you know you can handle
- Refusing to say No when you're already overloaded
- Making a habit of working overtime
- Shielding others from facing the consequences of their own poor judgment
- Over-extending yourself on a regular basis
Questions to Ask Yourself
- •How will you know when you reach the end of your rope?
- •How easily do you say no to new projects and requests?
- •What projects could you delegate...or eliminate?
Personal Meaning
Be careful not to take on more than you can handle. Remember that you are not responsible for everything that goes on around you. Do the best job you can, certainly, but do not allow yourself to be burdened with the responsibilities of others.
You took on way too much, and your well being has been at risk. You felt responsible for everything that was going on around you, and you were killing yourself trying to live up to your perceived responsibility.
You are taking on way too much, and your well being is at risk. You have feelings of being accountable for everything that goes on around you, and you are killing yourself trying to live up to your perceived responsibility. You feel as if you are doing your own work, plus taking on others' responsibilities. Life has become one big uphill battle. It's time to cut back and find some balance. Take care of yourself now, or someone else will need to do it for you later.
Personal Reversed Meaning
Do not allow others to shoulder burdens that you should be assisting with. Keep your eyes open and pitch in where necessary.
You were allowing others to shoulder burdens that you should have been assisting with.
You need to take some responsibility for the work that needs to be done. You are allowing others to shoulder burdens that you should be assisting with. It's time to get off the couch and pitch in.
Fortune Telling
- •You're worn out
- •Back off, take a time out, and let someone else handle things for a while