This week, the 10 of Swords offers both clarity and closure as you navigate a difficult chapter. You may feel as though you’ve reached a breaking point—emotionally drained, betrayed, or burdened by circumstances beyond your control. While this shift may feel abrupt or unsettling, trust that it is aligning you with a more authentic path. Fighting against inevitable change can create more suffering. This card invites you to release resistance and allow things to unfold as they need to.
The energy of this week is all about awakening. A veil is being lifted, stripping away illusions and revealing deeper truths that you may have been avoiding or struggling to see. The 10 of Swords marks the closing of a cycle—this may be linked to a relationship, a job, a mindset, or a situation that no longer serves you. This card is not here to create fear but to remind you that endings, no matter how painful, create opportunities for transformation.
Sometimes, we hold onto things out of fear, but this moment of release is actually making space for something better. Give yourself time to heal before stepping into the next phase. This isn’t a time to force productivity or rush into something new. Rest, reflect, and process what has happened so you can move forward with strength, clarity, and newfound wisdom.
You are being asked to trust yourself and your resilience. This card reminds you that rock bottom is not the end—it’s a turning point. You are stepping into a new phase, one that is more aligned with your soul’s purpose. Be gentle with yourself, honor what you’re feeling, and know that each ending carries the seed of a new beginning.
The tarot deck I read from is the Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot Deck by Matt Hughes. If you would like to learn more about his deck visit https://www.matthughesart.com/tarot-deck