Ten of Swords as How Someone Sees You (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 How Someone Sees You

If you are asking about how someone sees you, and you draw the Ten of Swords, that means this person sees you as someone who will end the relationship. They are suffering. They don’t want to end things with you and have done everything they could to save the relationship. But they think you will leave them any time soon. They have exhausted their means for the relationship, but nothing works out in their favor.

The Ten of Swords means that they see you as someone who failed them. You did something that deeply hurt them. They don’t have the energy to face you right now. If this resonates with you, you must reflect on past actions and be honest. This could go both ways, and you could be in their shoes.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Ten of Swords is a sign that they see you as someone who betrayed them. They are in deep pain. This could be a problem from within the relationship or a past burden they have not yet let go of. Their past partner may have cheated on them, and they are projecting what happened into the current relationship. They need to heal from the past before they can successfully start a new relationship with you.

For existing relationships, the Ten of Swords means that they see you as someone they can’t have a future with. They can see the end of the road. They have done everything on their part to save the relationship. But nothing seems to work. They are on the verge of giving up. You may need to think hard about where your relationship is headed. Nothing good will come out if only one partner wants to move forward while the other gives up.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Ten of Swords shows that they see you as someone who heavily hurt them. They are in deep pain. The breakup came with a tremendous amount of suffering… Reconciliation may not be possible. They are too hurt to talk to you right now. They need to come from a place of healing before moving forward or starting anew.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Ten of Swords means that they see you as someone they cannot spend the rest of their life with. You may have had a huge fight in the past that significantly strained your relationship. This could be the reason for your current situation. Although your partner feels they have done everything in their power to save the relationship, they see you as someone not giving in the same effort. As a result, they cannot imagine a positive future with you at this moment.

Reversed Ten of Swords as How Someone Sees You

If you are asking about how someone sees you, and you draw the Ten of Swords reversed, that means this person sees you as someone who is finally on the path toward healing. You are now ready to release the heavy burden that’s weighing you down. You are prepared to let go of all the pain and suffering. This person is happy with your progress.

The Ten of Swords reversed means that they see you as someone who has learned plenty of lessons from the past. Yes, you could still be in pain. Memories of past hurt may still come and go, but you are now in a place where you are finally ready to move forward. An end of a painful journey is a new beginning that’s brighter and happier. Of course, this could work both ways — the other person might be the one ready to start fresh.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Ten of Swords reversed is a sign that they see you as someone they can have a fresh start with. They have been hurt in the past. They realize it is about time to let go of these burdens. You are not their ex. They are healing. They are ready to offer a new beginning of love to you. 

For existing relationships, the Ten of Swords reversed means that they see you as someone significant in their life. Although your relationship was plagued with disagreements and fights, your partner thinks it’s time to move on from them. They no longer want to focus on what went wrong because they have accepted that mistakes are part of growing up. You can draw two possibilities from this. First, they see your relationship as an important lesson and are ready to go their separate ways. Second, they want to move from the past together with you. Again, an open and honest conversation can help you arrive at the answers you seek.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Ten of Swords reversed shows that they see you as someone they no longer want in their life. They were deeply hurt by your relationship. They don’t want to be involved with you any longer. They are ready to let go and move on. This card is not a great sign for any potential reconciliation. 

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Ten of Swords reversed means that they see you as someone who deeply hurt them. Your relationship is still plagued by a past problem that is not yet resolved. The whole meaning depends on the influence of other cards in your deck. It could be that your partner is ready to move on from your relationship, or they want to put the past behind you and enter a larger commitment with you. 

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, 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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