Using Tarot as a guide for self-help purposes
Ten of Swords
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Transformation and Rebirth
Restoration after Struggle
The Ten of Swords portrays our surrender to the experience of pain or hardship, recognising it as a natural part of the human journey. It highlights the need to release resistance and accept the reality of our current situation without judgement or blame. Rather than suppressing our emotions, surrendering to them paves the way for healing and opens the door to transformation.
To surrender to pain and hardship, consider embracing the concept of radical acceptance. This requires acknowledging our current reality without resistance as the first step towards transformation. Instead of fighting against difficult emotions or situations, practise recognising them as they are, without judgement. This might involve setting aside moments of stillness to sit with your feelings, allowing them to surface fully without the need to change or escape them.
In doing so, you cultivate a sense of inner peace and clarity, creating a pathway through your suffering. Incorporate meditation techniques focused on acceptance and letting go, reminding yourself that surrendering does not signify weakness but rather a profound strength to face life’s challenges and transition into a new phase in your journey.
Illumination ~ Surrendering to realign.
