Combination of card Five of Swords and card Ten of Wands
The Five of Swords upright symbolizes victory, but it often comes at the cost of great effort and loss. The Ten of Wands upright speaks of a heavy burden that one must carry. This may indicate a situation where a person takes on excessive responsibility or work for success, which can ultimately lead to fatigue and exhaustion.
Combination of card Five of Swords and reversed card Ten of Wands
Here is an interesting combination. The Five of Swords in an upright position and the Ten of Wands in a reversed position. In this case, the person may still be fighting for their victory but already realizes that some burdens are not worth carrying. It's a situation where, after a long period of hard work, the person finally understands they need to let go of some responsibilities to preserve their energy.
Combination of reversed card Five of Swords and card Ten of Wands
If the Five of Swords is reversed and the Ten of Wands is upright, it may indicate that the person is giving up the fight and their ambitions but still carrying a heavy burden. They might fear letting go of what has long ceased to be relevant or useful, like old baggage that only slows down progress.
Combination of reversed card Five of Swords and reversed card Ten of Wands
And the last combination is the reversed Five of Swords and the reversed Ten of Wands. In this case, it means that the person recognizes their mistakes, gives up pointless struggles, and frees themselves from burdens. It can symbolize liberation, as if after a long journey with a heavy backpack, they finally take it off and feel relieved. This can be the beginning of a new phase, where they can move forward with a light heart.