Ace of Wands and Ten of Wands tarot card combinations

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Low arcan Ace of Wands and low arcan Ten of Wands combination - Think carefully before you take this on as it could prove too much and weigh you down (similarly sometimes, The Devil)

Card 1 - Ace of Wands

Wands are associated with fire energy, and the Ace of Wands is the core representation of fire within the deck. The card shows a hand that is sticking out of a cloud while holding the wand. When we look at this card, we can see that the hand is reaching out to offer the wand, which is still growing. Some of the leaves from the wand have sprouted, which is meant to represent spiritual and material balance and progress. In the distance is a castle that symbolizes opportunities available in the future.

Associations:

Similar or supporting cards:
All the Aces indicate new beginnings, The Fool.

Opposing or contradictory cards:
Death and Ten of Swords (endings).

Ace of Wands combinations
In larger spreads (such as the Life Spread) multiple Aces indicate lots of new beginnings afoot that will impact various areas of life. If endings are present, look for the Aces to indicate a new beginning to follow. In simple line, or free-flow spreads, look to the card following to see where the new beginning may lead. If an unfavourable card immediately follows it can show a false start, or something new that would not materialise as it should and usually best avoided.

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Card 2 - Ten of Wands

A man is shown carrying a heavy burden of wood, in the form of ten bundled wands, approaching a town which is not too far. This image on the ten of wands indicates a person who has already struggled in life and has succeeded, and he is now carrying the harvests to his final destination. Although he is not near the destination, it shows that he has finished the hardest part of life struggle and he just needs a place to relax and revel in his success.

Associations:

Similar or supporting cards:
The Devil (weighed down) Eight of Swords (restriction) Five of Pentacles (tough times) Nine of Swords (worries)

Opposing or contradictory cards:
Four of Swords (rest) Six of Swords (recovery)

Ten of Wands combinations
In combination look for the root, or previous card, to identify the cause of the burden

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