Drawing King Of Wands Card And 10 Of Swords Tarot Cards Together | What Do They Mean When Together? | A Complete Guide

  • By: Reece
  • Date: 9 January 2023
  • Time to read: 9 min.

A key aspect of reading your own tarot is interpreting cards. For a beginner interpreting a single card can be fine, as there are plenty of resources to help you out, however interpreting two or more can be very tricky.

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However, if you have been practising single card readings for a while a 2 card spread will be a great introduction into reading multiple cards.

As you’ve found this page, you’re probably wondering how to interpret the King Of Wands card and 10 Of Swords card together in particular.

The King Of Wands card and 10 Of Swords have unique qualities and will interact with each other in different ways depending on what kind of reading you are doing.

What does King Of Wands and 10 Of Swords mean together?

The King of Wands and the 10 of Swords tarot cards together indicate that your current situation may be coming to an end, but it will not be without pain or difficulty. You may need to be brave and summon up your courage to make it through this difficult moment and see it through the other side. You have the power, charm and leadership skills to make it through this, and although it may feel like the end of something, it can also offer clarity and a renewed opportunity for personal growth. Hold onto your strength and remember that you are the one in control. The end of this moment can bring a new beginning.

The meaning may differ depending on what you are asking. Here are some common questions and their possible meanings

What does King Of Wands and 10 Of Swords mean together for your love life?

The King of Wands tarot card and The 10 of Swords tarot card together indicate a powerful, yet painful and difficult transition. When these two cards are combined, they may signify a need to break free from a stagnant, unfulfilling relationship. The King of Wands card reflects the charm and courage of a leader who is ready to take a risk and make necessary changes to achieve their ambitions. This card denotes a strong desire for independence and a willingness to take on difficult tasks, even if it might lead to a painful ending.

The 10 of Swords card suggests that this ending, while difficult, will be complete and final. As such, it is likely that this person is ending an unhealthy and constraining relationship in favor of a life filled with more purpose and freedom. This card symbolizes the courage needed to take a literal or figurative plunge into a more self-sufficient and forward-looking future.

Like the King of Wands, the 10 of Swords also symbolizes courage and boldness. Here, this courage is used to face a difficult ending in order to move forward in life. This card indicates that this journey may be full of pain and sorrow, but in the end, it will lead to a much happier and healthier relationship.

This combination of the King of Wands and the 10 of Swords suggests that, although the journey may be fraught with difficulty, it is worth it in the end. The end result will be a life of more independence and freedom, and an opportunity to make better romantic choices for the future.

What does King Of Wands and 10 Of Swords mean together for your finances?

When the King of Wands and the Ten of Swords come together in a reading about finances and job prospects, the meaning isn’t particularlty reassuring. The combination suggests a period of dramatic, powerful and even courageous changes that are likely to end in a complete and painful ending.

This could manifest in many ways, from a complete financial crash that leads to rock bottom to a dramatic transformation of one’s job prospects. The King of Wands suggests that one will have to be bold and assertive in the face of any changes that are likely to occur, while the Ten of Swords hints that any changes that do occur will not be pleasant.

It is likely that these changes will be necessary ones, as difficult as they may be. The experiences may cause a great deal of pain and frustration, but they also offer a great deal of potential in the form of transformation, both personally and professionally.

Ultimately, the King of Wands and the Ten of Swords suggest that one must be prepared to confront the tough changes that lie ahead with courage and determination if one is to make it through this period with success. The combination of these cards offers the potential for success, but only to those who are willing to be bold and embrace the power of change.

What does King Of Wands and 10 Of Swords mean together for your health?

The combination of the King of Wands tarot card and the 10 of Swords tarot card when talking about your health, can indicate a time of great transition and change. The King of Wands represents the power of your will and spirit in the face of any challenge. This card suggests that you have the tools and resources within you to take bold steps towards success and to take control of your health. You have courage and charm and the ability to face any obstacle.

At the same time, the 10 of Swords signifies a complete and painful ending. It reveals that something may be coming to an end, and as a result, you must find a new way of approaching your health. This could mean that you need to let go of unhealthy habits and patterns and make radical changes to your lifestyle, if you want to improve your health.

The combination of these two cards suggests that you may be going through a difficult and painful transition, but the King of Wands encourages you to face the challenge with courage and strength. It is time to end certain patterns of behaviour and make difficult choices in order to become the healthiest version of yourself. By relying on your inner strength, you can make major changes to your health that will take you to rock bottom and back up again.

The meaning of the cards will depend on what kind of reading you are doing and the question you asked the deck. This is a guide covering the general meanings of the cards and how they relate to each other.

Common 2-card spreads

Whilst it’s great to know who these two cards interact with each other, it’s important to note that the meaning will depend on the context of your spread

The most common 2 card spreads I recommend to newer readers are:

  • The 2 card cross (otherwise known as “The Fool’s Journey”)
  • The 2 card “Yes or No”

“The Fool’s Journey”

Setup: The two card cross is where you place two cards face up, one placed vertically and with one laying horizontally over

Interpretation: The 2 cards represent a “situation” and a “challenge”. The first card will describe the situation you are in with the second horizontal card being the “challenge” crossing you (literally crossing you in this case!)

Reading: Using the overviews in this guide is a great way to start. First, look at the meanings of the 2 cards, and see how they might relate either as your “situation” or “challenge”. Once you have that you can look at the general overview for how the two cards interact with each other.

The benefit of this spread is that it can give clarity when you’re feeling uncertain or anxious. Once you have clarity of thought, and a strong idea of what your challenge is you can find solutions to help your situation

The 2 card “Yes or No”

Setup: The 2 card “Yes or No” is where you place two cards face up side by side, whilst asking your deck a “yes or no” question.

Interpretation: Each card in a tarot deck has a “yes” or a “no” meaning. Look at the meanings of each card, and you will have your answer.

The benefit of this is you get a stronger yes or no compared to a single card draw. You may find you often get a mix of “yes or no”, and this is fine. It simply means there is doubt, or things are not yet clear.

Yes or No meaning

Things are a bit tricky for this combination, as King Of Wands and 10 Of Swords mean different things. The cards are unsure about your question, or the answer to the question has not yet been decided.

The “Yes” and “No” meanings can differ from reader to reader. The meanings here are based on what I believe are the generally accepted definitions.

What does King Of Wands mean?

Health:

The King of Wands Tarot card symbolizes good health and vitality. This card appears when you need to take a risk and be bold about making choices that will lead to your healthiest self. This card is also indicative of taking proper care of yourself and your body, so that you can be the best that you can be. The king of Wands advises to set goals and take initiative to make them happen. He has the courage to make tough decisions, which will result in positive health outcomes.

Finances:

The King of Wands Tarot card symbolizes the potential for abundance, leadership and power in financial matters. This card appears when you need to take risks and be ambitious about your money. This card is about learning to take control of your finances, and being confident in making wise decisions. The King of Wands suggests that you need to be bold and take action towards achieving financial goals. He has the courage to make difficult decisions in order to reach financial success.

Relationships:

The King of Wands Tarot card symbolizes relationships that have a leader, who is courageous and charming. This card appears when you need to be bold and take the lead to keep relationships healthy and prosperous. This card encourages us to take action, to ensure that relationships are kept strong and vibrant. The King of Wands suggests that it’s important to take risks, to put yourself out there and express your feelings. He has the courage to make tough decisions and be honest, in order to ensure that relationships are kept strong and healthy.

What does 10 Of Swords mean?

For Health:

The 10 of Swords Tarot card symbolizes complete and painful endings when it comes to physical health. This card can be a sign that you are not taking care of yourself and will soon reach a “rock bottom” state of being. It could also mean that an illness or injury will bring you to a very low point and can take a long time to recover from. When it comes to mental health, this card could signify a bleak outlook and pessimistic attitude, signaling some sort of depression or anxiety that is difficult to get out of. Ultimately, this card can be a warning that you are not taking care of your health and need to refocus on ways to look after your physical and mental well-being.

For Finances:

The 10 of Swords Tarot card speaks of downsizing, bankruptcy and complete financial ruin. This card is not a good sign when it comes to money matters. It symbolizes a financial crisis that could involve debt, foreclosure, bankruptcy and all other kinds of financial hardship. This card can also represent a period of financial difficulty that does not seem to improve. It can be indicative of a time of necessity and desperation, when all other options seem to be exhausted, and the only way is to start all over.

For Relationships:

The 10 of Swords Tarot card speaks of complete and painful endings when it comes to relationships. This card could signify the end of a relationship, an argument, the death of a loved one, or a divorce. It could also represent a period of estrangement, where communication has ceased and hope seems to dwindle. When it comes to friendships, it could signal the end of a close bond, where the relationship has become strained and broken. Ultimately, this card speaks of painful endings and rock bottom, where closure is necessary and communication must be severed in order to move on.

Conclusion

Understanding how the meaning of a reading changes once you start involving more than one card can be tricky. This will come with time and practice, however I hope this guide on what your cards might be telling you when you draw King Of Wands and 10 Of Swords has helped you.

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