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Tarot Forecast November 2025: Ten Of Swords
The card that came in for this month is the Ten of Swords, a card that can look harsh at first, but carries a powerful message of closure, truth, and rebirth. This isn’t about endings for their own sake; it’s about release. Something has run its course, and it’s time to stop holding on.
The Ten of Swords invites us to be honest with ourselves, to stop pretending that what’s broken can still be fixed the old way.
This month’s theme is surrendering what’s no longer serving us. The Ten of Swords clears the clutter, both inner and outer. It shines a light on what’s been draining us, and while it can feel uncomfortable at first, it also brings freedom.
There’s a certain peace that comes with finally letting go. What’s ending now makes room for healing, insight, and new beginnings.
November’s energy is quiet but meaningful. It’s not dramatic or loud, it’s the deep exhale after a long effort. It asks us to slow down, listen, and trust that the cycle closing now is paving the way for something better.
The Ten of Swords doesn’t sugarcoat reality, but it always carries the promise of dawn. Its message is simple: you’ve come through the hardest part, and even if you can’t see it yet, light is returning.
By the end of this month, you may feel a sense of emotional relief or clarity that wasn’t there before. The Ten of Swords helps us clear old patterns, step away from what’s over, and prepare for the next chapter. It’s not the end, it’s the turning point between endings and renewal.
Traditionally, the Ten of Swords depicts a striking image: a man lies face down on the ground, ten swords piercing his back. The sky above him is dark, heavy with night, yet a golden sunrise glows at the horizon. Behind him, calm waters stretch out, still and peaceful.
Every detail tells part of the story. The ten swords represent the thoughts, worries, and fears that have reached their limit, mental exhaustion after too much struggle. The dark sky shows that something difficult has ended, but the rising sun brings hope and renewal.
The calm sea reminds us that emotional peace follows when the storm finally breaks. Even the man’s red cloak symbolizes that life force and passion still remain; this is not a card of final defeat, but of transformation.
The Ten of Swords is the moment we stop fighting what’s already over. It’s the end of a painful chapter, and the beginning of something clearer, lighter, and more truthful.
Here are the key focus areas for this month:
Health & Well-Being
This month calls for rest, reflection, and gentle self-care. The Ten of Swords shows that many of us may be running on empty after months of stress or emotional strain. The body and mind are asking for time to reset.
Avoid pushing yourself too hard. Get more sleep, nourish yourself with comforting food, and choose activities that restore your energy instead of draining it. If you’ve been holding in emotions, journaling or talking to someone you trust can help lighten the load. A walk in nature or a quiet moment of mindfulness can work wonders. Healing happens when we slow down enough to let it.
Energy levels may be lower than usual, but that’s okay, it’s part of the process. This is a month to recharge, not to force productivity. Trust that your strength will return once you give yourself permission to pause.
Money & Finances
In finances, November may bring a few wake-up calls. The Ten of Swords asks for honesty, especially about what’s sustainable and what isn’t. If you’ve been overextending yourself, it’s time to simplify and realign.
This card doesn’t point to loss as much as it points to truth. It’s about seeing clearly where your energy and resources are going. Cutting back on unnecessary expenses or reevaluating where your money flows can actually feel liberating. This is a month to reset your financial foundation, not chase quick fixes.
Small, steady steps like budgeting more mindfully or rethinking priorities will bring stability. The reward is clarity, peace of mind, and a stronger sense of control moving forward.
Career & Business
Career-wise, the Ten of Swords often signals the closing of one chapter and the start of another. Something at work or in business may be shifting or ending, perhaps a project finishes, a job loses its appeal, or an old ambition no longer feels right.
Instead of rushing to act, take a step back and reflect. What truly motivates you now? What kind of work feels meaningful at this stage? Sometimes we have to let go of one version of success to make space for something more authentic.
If something ends this month, it’s clearing the path for better alignment ahead. The Ten of Swords reminds us that endings can be blessings in disguise. Trust your instincts and give yourself room to imagine what’s next. The dawn in this card promises new direction soon.
Love & Relationships
Relationships are under review this month. The Ten of Swords brings truth to the surface, especially where things have been unspoken or avoided. It might mean facing the reality that something has changed, or that certain connections need to be redefined.
For some, this may bring closure or release. For others, it opens the door to healing conversations that rebuild trust and honesty. Either way, clarity brings peace. The Ten of Swords teaches us that truth, even when painful, is the foundation for real connection.
If you’re single, this is a time to let go of old attachments, heartbreaks, or unrealistic expectations. Emotional renewal is on the horizon, but it starts with clearing the past. The heart heals in silence before it opens again.
Personal Growth
Spiritually, this month’s theme is release and rebirth. The Ten of Swords invites you to stop carrying what’s already complete, old fears, regrets, or roles that no longer fit. Growth happens when we allow endings to transform us instead of resisting them.
Take time to reflect on what you’re ready to leave behind. Spend time alone if needed, journal your feelings, and allow the lessons of the past to integrate. What once felt like failure may reveal itself as freedom.
By the end of the month, the emotional heaviness begins to lift. You’ll start to sense that something new is forming, quietly but surely. The Ten of Swords closes one story so another can begin, and what comes next is far more aligned with who you’re becoming.
The Endangered Spiritual Wisdom Of The Prairie Dog
In Native American wisdom tradition, when a prairie dog crosses our path, it brings a sacred message of retreat. During times of stress and overexertion, this wise little creature reminds us to pause and step back from the chaos of modern life to recharge.
Prairie dogs often appear when we find ourselves in situations we’d rather avoid, encouraging us to disengage and reset. It teaches us to choose our battles carefully and not expend energy where it isn’t needed.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or spiritually disconnected, the prairie dog may be offering you a compassionate wake-up call.
Like this gentle guardian of the grasslands, you are invited to retreat to your own sacred space of stillness and safety, where you can restore your strength and clarity.
In nature, when the prairie dog senses danger, it instinctively retreats into its burrow, which is equipped with multiple escape routes. It doesn’t flee in panic, but rather responds with grounded wisdom and preparation.
In this way, prairie dog medicine teaches us how vital it is to create our own safe haven in life. We all need a place of inner peace, ritual, and refuge.
Paradoxically, the prairie dog also symbolizes the importance of reconnecting. If we become too withdrawn from our loved ones or isolated from community and nature, this magical creature encourages us to reach outward toward laughter, kinship, and shared purpose. It reminds us that solitude and social connection are not opposites, but rather part of a sacred rhythm.
Tarot Forecast May 2025: Four Of Swords
The Four of Swords forecasts a month of rest and recovery, reflection, and renewal. After the dynamics and challenges of the past few months, this card signals a turning point. It invites us to step back from the demands of the outside world and return to the sanctuary within.
This month is not a time for striving or pushing. Instead, we are invited to honor the vital need to recharge – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It is a month to slow down without guilt and to pause, not out of fear or avoidance, but out of reverence for the recovery process.
There is a silent power to this card’s energy of inner work and self-reflection. The universe offers a moment of stillness, a quiet space this month where we can recalibrate, gather our strength, and reconnect with what truly matters.
In this sanctuary of slowness, we can sort through our thoughts, release lingering tension, and make room for new clarity to emerge. It reminds us that slowing down is not stagnation, but a form of sacred progress.
The Four of Swords traditionally depicts a knight or pilgrim in a state of deep rest or meditation, lying on a slab of stone in what appears to be a tomb. This image is derived from medieval effigies — sculptures of knights carved into their final resting places, hands clasped in prayer, as if caught in an eternal moment of devotion and repose.
This imagery is rich in symbolism. It suggests a necessary retreat after hardship, a period of peace and quiet before the next phase of action. The surrounding stillness, lack of movement, and prayerful posture of the resting figure suggest a sacred inner space where healing, recovery, and clarity can occur.
Substance Abuse Destroys Relationships And Families
We all put a lot of time, effort, and resources into our relationships. From dating to marriage and parenthood, each stage comes with its own mix of joys and challenges. But amidst these milestones, it’s natural to ask: Is our relationship nurturing our spiritual well-being?
Think about the impact your partner has on your mental health and spiritual well-being. Is your relationship deepening your connection with God, Source, Spirit, or the Divine? Is it nurturing and protecting your children and loved ones? Or do you feel a subtle drift away from what really matters?
It’s a common scenario — an intimate relationship starts to fade as priorities shift. Maybe your partner chooses time with friends over quality family moments. Perhaps hobbies or habits take over, eroding intimacy and trust.
This isn’t just a personal story; it’s a broader reality with serious consequences. Children left wondering where a missing parent is, while the other struggles alone as a single parent, trying to juggle too much. This absence of care and nurture affects children’s personal and spiritual growth, leaving lasting echoes into their adulthood.
Alcohol and drug abuse often sneak into many of these situations, silently corroding relationships and families from within. In my spiritual work, I’ve met many souls grappling with failing marriages and domestic chaos overshadowed by substance abuse and addiction.
If you’re stuck in such a relationship, ask yourself why you’re staying. Love shouldn’t coexist with self-destruction. If your partner’s commitment wavers, consider where your spiritual path meets theirs. Sometimes, the toughest choices lead to healing.
Find Your Rainbow In Troubled Times
There are days when it seems like the storm winds and rain in your life will never stop. Those days when your mind is filled with shadows and your heart is heavy. When a grief or a broken heart seems like a never-ending wound.
But trust me. One day soon you will walk out into the sunshine and see another beautiful rainbow! You will look at the colors of a perfect rainbow after a destructive storm of heavy rains and gasping winds, and you will know that all is well.
The storm may sometimes seem never-ending, but we always find a rainbow of promise on the other side. Then you will see the majesty of the spectrum of colors and the great arc that delights the sky. And if you follow that wondrous curve carefully, you may even find the pot of gold at its end!
In that perfect moment, you will forget the sadness and despair you felt before. The heaviness in your heart will be gone and you will be reminded that nothing is lost forever. The rainbows of life will always bring new moments, a new day, a new beginning. This is Spirit’s promise to us.
Since the dawn of time, rainbows have captured the imagination and beliefs of people in different cultures as a divine symbol of hope, healing, protection and rebirth.
My Healing Journey From Trauma To Spiritual Calling
Many years ago, a seemingly random accident changed the course of my life forever. As I traveled the country speaking to various corporate audiences in different cities, one fateful event brought about a profound change.
On that pivotal night, a woman arrived late for my presentation. While everyone was watching an introductory video, I asked her if she had filled out a raffle ballot. When I learned that she hadn’t, I offered to get it for her from the entrance to the hall.
Reaching the hallway doors meant walking between an audio speaker and the first table of guests. As I walked toward the exit doors, signaling to some in the audience that I would return shortly, I had no idea of the terrible events that were about to unfold.
Commercial audio speakers usually have a three-legged base, similar to a camera tripod, to keep the legs out of sight. But at this venue, the speakers had a different, wider type of base, with chrome spokes extending horizontally just above the floor, which the well-meaning organizers had hidden under black fabric. On my way to the doors, I tripped over one of those hidden metal bars!
The impact was severe – I dislocated my shoulder, breaking the bone into four pieces, shattered my knee, and my foot, caught in the fabric, twisted upside down over the bar. The resulting whiplash jammed my head to the left and slightly upward, immobilizing my entire left side.
Transform Your Life With Sustainable Resolutions
Every new year, I hear my clients complain about what they hope to change about themselves, what they want to change about themselves, or what they should be changing about themselves.
I then ask them why they are not claiming their power to change right now?
You do not have to wait until the New Year or some other major life event to make a change in your life. Once you’ve decided on a new path or course of action, the key is to stick with it for the long haul, taking small steps every day.
The Japanese call this kaizen, a philosophical concept that emphasizes continuous improvement, often in small increments. The idea is that by making consistent progress, even if it is just a little bit each day, you can eventually achieve significant results.
Sustainability should be the ultimate goal of whatever you decide to change in your life. While New Year’s resolutions are all noble and lofty, you have to acknowledge the inherent resistances and blockages you carry within and agree to be patient with yourself in order to ultimately get there.
I’m still working on some New Year’s resolutions I made in 2016. Do I look back in horror and say, “Why is it taking so long?” or “I really should be doing better!” Sometimes, yes! Do I use that as an excuse to backslide, fall off the wagon, or throw in the towel? Not at all, mostly because I’ve come to realize that if I hadn’t decided years ago to make those resolutions to make powerful changes in my life, I’d still be where I was, or worse. I’d be living a life of regret, not progress.