Travel Light
The Ten of Staves (or Wands) represents the completion of a cycle or process of some sort, having to do with spirit or passion. It may be the culmination of a project, or the end of a season of spiritual practice or development.
Although the character on this Cloisters card (and the RWS) is carrying staves, it reminds me of “bringing in the sheaves.” The harvest has been reaped, but there is a sense of being overburdened. That’s a lot to carry.
So for me, at this time, I think the message of the card is to not be overly attached to the results of our work – whether that be a project with tangible output of some kind, or spiritual advancement. Do good work, and leave the effects to God. Appreciate the harvest, but don’t let it become burdensome.
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