Well, let me tell ya somethin’ about this Ten of Wands card, you know? It ain’t the prettiest picture, that’s for sure. Looks like a fella carryin’ a whole lotta sticks, way too many if you ask me. Just lookin’ at it makes my back hurt!
What’s this Ten of Wands all about then? It’s about carryin’ too much, plain and simple. Like when you gotta do everythin’ yourself, and nobody lifts a finger to help. You know, like plantin’ the whole garden by yourself, or fixin’ the fence all alone, while the young’uns just sit around.
This card, it screams “overwhelmed” to me. You’re tryin’ to do it all, be everythin’ to everyone. Cookin’, cleanin’, workin’ the fields, takin’ care of the grandkids… it’s a never-endin’ list! And let me tell ya, that ain’t right. Nobody can do it all, not for long anyway.
- It’s like that time I tried to can all them tomatoes by myself. Lord, I thought I’d never finish! Shoulda asked for help, but I’m stubborn like an old mule, you see. Ended up with a backache that lasted a week.
- Or that time I agreed to bake pies for the whole church bake sale. What was I thinkin’? Must’ve been out of my mind. Stood there kneadin’ dough till my hands were numb. Shoulda said no, shoulda told folks to bring their own darn pies.
This Ten of Wands, it’s a warnin’. It’s tellin’ ya to slow down, to lighten your load. You ain’t gotta carry the whole world on your shoulders, ya know?
So, what’s the advice this card is givin’ ya? First off, learn to say “NO”. It’s a powerful little word, and it can save you a whole lotta trouble. If someone asks you to do somethin’ you ain’t got time for, or somethin’ you just don’t wanna do, just say no. Don’t feel bad about it neither. Your time and energy are precious.
Next, ask for help. Don’t be afraid to reach out to folks. That’s what neighbors and family are for, ain’t it? Share the load, share the work. Two hands are better than one, that’s what my mama always said. And she was right, bless her heart.
Then, you gotta prioritize. Figure out what’s really important, and focus on that. Let the rest go, if you can. Can’t do everythin’, so don’t try. The house don’t gotta be spotless, and you don’t gotta have a seven-course meal every night. Some things just ain’t worth frettin’ over.
Another thing, delegate. If you got kids or grandkids, put ’em to work! They can help with chores, with gardenin’, with all sorts of things. Teach ’em young, and they’ll learn to appreciate hard work. And it’ll take some of the burden off you.
And finally, take care of yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup, you know? Gotta rest, gotta eat right, gotta do things you enjoy. Take a break, sit on the porch, watch the sunset. Do somethin’ that makes you happy. You deserve it.
If you see this Ten of Wands in a health readin’, well, it’s a sign you’re doin’ too much. You’re pushin’ yourself too hard, and your body’s tellin’ ya to slow down. Listen to your body, folks. It knows what it’s talkin’ about. Take a rest, see a doctor if you need to. Don’t wait till you’re flat on your back before you pay attention.
Thinkin’ about the future with this card? It’s sayin’ if you keep carryin’ this heavy load, you’re gonna burn out. You’re gonna get sick, you’re gonna get resentful. So make some changes now, before it’s too late. Lighten your load, find some balance, and live a happier life.
In short, this Ten of Wands is all about responsibility, overwhelm, and the need to lighten your load. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to do it all, and that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. So listen to that old woman’s wisdom, learn to say “no”, delegate tasks, and take care of yourself. You’ll be a whole lot better off for it.