Ten of Swords as Reconciliation (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Ten of Swords is the card of betrayal, ruin, failure, pain, loss, crisis, and endings. This card shows a man lying face down, apparently dead, with ten swords sticking out of his back. He has been stabbed to death. Though this is a dark scene, the sun is rising above the horizon, indicating that with one ending comes a new beginning.

The Ten of Swords reminds us that endings are natural in life. When one thing ends, it gives space for something else to begin. When one door closes, another opens. The end of one cycle is the beginning of another. The Ten of Swords reminds us that it is okay to release what is no longer serving us. 

Upright Ten of Swords as Reconciliation

If you are asking about how your ex feels about reconciling with you, and you draw the Ten of Swords, it means that your ex is in a very painful place right now. They feel broken beyond repair. They know that they gave their best foot forward and really tried their best to make things work out, but it was all for nothing. They are tired and have had enough of giving their all but getting nothing in return. 

Ten of Swords as reconciliation is a sign of feeling used. It’s possible that there was some infidelity during your relationship and they found out about it. They feel betrayed and backstabbed. Their trust was taken for granted and it hurt them. Your ex is really not okay right now and reaching out to them yourself may backfire. It’s best to give them their space and allow them to receive support from others. 

When your ex thinks about reconciliation with you, they feel hurt. They are holding on to a lot of emotional baggage and it’s really getting to them. To put it bluntly, they don’t want anything to do with you anymore. They are in immense pain because of your relationship and show no signs of wanting to get back together. They knew that a breakup was a long time coming and now that you’re separated, they want nothing to do with you. 

If you’ve recently split up, Ten of Swords means that your ex isn’t ready to communicate with you. They want to get as far away from you as possible. Your relationship had such a negative effect on them and the breakup was even worse. Ask yourself what happened in your relationship and if there was infidelity involved on your part. Your ex feels like a failure because of the events leading up to your breakup. 

If you’ve been in separation for a while, Ten of Swords means that reconciliation isn’t coming. It’s better for the both of you to move on because so far the relationship has done more harm than good. It will be healthier for you both to go on your separate ways and just cherish the good memories you have left. Your ex has given up on you, so you should do the same.

If the two of you are still considering whether or not you should break up, Ten of Swords means that the end seems imminent. Your partner feels as though they have tried everything already and nothing has worked. They are tired of trying and feel as though a breakup is the only solution to your problems right now. Reflect on your own and ask yourself if this relationship is worth all the pain and heartbreak that you and your partner are inflicting on each other. It’s possible that your relationship has run its course and it’s time to move on to better things. 

Reversed Ten of Swords as Reconciliation

If you are asking about how your ex feels about reconciling with you, and you draw the Ten of Swords reversed, it means that your ex is healing. They’ve been plagued by so much hurt and betrayal. They held onto their pain for so long but now they are finally ready to let go of everything and move on to happier things. They are slowly but surely making their way towards release and freedom. 

Ten of Swords reversed as reconciliation is a sign of acceptance. Your ex has been through a lot. They’ve experienced a lot of pain from your breakup. However, they have also come into terms with everything that has happened. They feel like they’ve learned a lot of important life lessons and are ready to move on. It’s taken them a while to get to the recovery stage, but now they know that an ending just means it’s an opportunity for a new beginning. 

When your ex thinks about reconciliation with you, they feel like the ship has sailed. Your relationship has run its course and it’s time to look forward instead of backward. They are tired of holding onto the pain of your past relationship and are ready to let go of it — including you. This isn’t a great sign for reconciliation because it shows just how ready they are to move on. They want to release all the hurt to make way for happiness to enter their life. 

If you’ve recently split up, Ten of Swords reversed means that your ex was able to quickly let go. Your relationship was probably on its last leg for a while and they knew that the end was inevitable. They want to move on from you and invest more in their future, even if that means being with someone else. Don’t wait for your ex to come around because they won’t.

If you’ve been in separation for a while, Ten of Swords reversed means that your ex has made up their mind. They have resolutely made their decision and have no plans of coming back to you. There was a lot of hurt and pain involved and your ex wants nothing to do with that anymore. It’s better to just be happy for them and move on as well. 

If the two of you are still considering whether or not you should break up, Ten of Swords reversed means that you need to speak to your partner openly and honestly. You’ve both been hurting each other a lot in this relationship, and it’s probably best to move onto the next chapter of your lives. However, sitting down and having an honest talk with your partner is also a good call. This card could signify moving on alone, or together — it can also symbolize forgiveness. It’s good to get on the same page and figure out where you want your relationship to go. 

Conclusion

For relationships and reconciliation, the Ten of Swords represents endings. While endings can be sad, they also represent the potential for something new and better to take its place. With an ending comes release. We can start anew. This card is a reminder that it is okay for us to release what is no longer serving us. 

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