The 10/10 Portal: Seeds of a New Beginning

The number 9 is celebrated as the number of completion—finishing a chapter, wrapping up the work, or reaching the final brushstroke on a piece of art. But 10 is misunderstood. Many assume it simply means “more” or “next,” but in truth, it is the result of what was completed in 9, the overflow or aftermath, and the seed of something brand new.

Think about it this way: when you finish writing a book (the 9), the 10 is its release into the world—the response, the ripple effect, the spark of inspiration it plants in new readers. When you finish a painting, the 10 is the way it moves those who see it, how it inspires fresh ideas, or perhaps begins a new creative journey.

10 brings us back to 1, but it’s a 1 that stands on a higher level, enriched by what came before. It’s the doorway to the next cycle of growth.

The Tarot Tens: Lessons of Overflow

The Tarot offers deep wisdom about the essence of 10:

• 10 of Cups: The result of love—the overflow of emotional fulfillment, a happy family, harmony, and joy. The dream is realized.
• 10 of Pentacles: The fruit of hard work—wealth, abundance, comfort, and legacy. Efforts pay off with lasting security.
• 10 of Wands: A warning—be careful what you wish for. Carrying too many passions or responsibilities can lead to overwhelm and burnout. The lesson: let go of what isn’t essential.
• 10 of Swords: The end of mental struggle—betrayal, exhaustion, or rock bottom. It shows us what happens when the mind dominates the heart. The only way forward is release and renewal.

Each of these Tens shows both the beauty and the challenge of results. They remind us that every cycle of creation comes with its lessons, its excess, and its invitation to rise again.

The Wheel of Fortune: Major Arcana 10

In the Major Arcana, the Wheel of Fortune (X) perfectly illustrates the spirit of the 10. It speaks of cycles, destiny, and the turning points in life. When the wheel turns, what was down rises up, and what was complete becomes fertile ground for something new.

The Wheel reminds us that we’re always in motion—endings lead directly into beginnings, and fate has a hand in the unfolding. The 10/10 portal mirrors this: it’s a powerful moment when we can consciously align with the next rotation of our personal wheel.

From 10 Back to 1: The Magician & The Aces

Numerologically, 10 reduces to 1 (1 + 0 = 1). This links the 10 to The Magician (I) and the Aces in the Tarot.

• The Magician represents new creation, focus, and the power to shape reality with intention. After the release of the 10, we gather ourselves at the Magician’s table, ready to begin again with new tools and wisdom.
• The Aces carry pure, undiluted energy of their suit—fresh love (Ace of Cups), new ideas (Ace of Swords), inspiration (Ace of Wands), or fresh opportunities for growth (Ace of Pentacles). Each Ace shows us that from the overflow of the 10, new life is born.

Together, the 10, the Magician, and the Aces illustrate the cycle: completion, release, renewal, creation.

A Simple 10/10 Ritual

On October 10th, set aside a quiet moment for yourself.

1. Light a candle to symbolize illumination and fresh beginnings.
2. Take three deep breaths, and imagine yourself standing at a doorway between what you’ve completed and what is about to unfold.
3. Write down two lists:
   • What you are ready to release (the burdens, projects, or patterns you’ve carried to completion).
   • What you are ready to invite in (new opportunities, relationships, inspiration).
4. Burn or bury the list of what you’re releasing, and keep the invitation list somewhere you’ll see it often.

A Tarot Spread for the 10/10 Portal

Use your favorite deck and draw four cards:

1. What is overflowing or complete in my life right now?
2. What lesson does this completion carry for me?
3. What seed of new inspiration is waiting to emerge?
4. What support or guidance will carry me into this next cycle?

Sit with the cards, journal your impressions, and trust your intuition to show you how the 10/10 energy is shaping your path forward.

My 10/10 Portal Reading

I pulled Tarot cards from the spread I shared, and this is what came through for me:

1. What is overflowing or complete in my life right now? – Four of Pentacles
   I see clearly that my old way of living—tight, restricted, bill-centric, and survival-focused—is done. That cycle is complete.
2. What lesson does this completion carry for me? – Seven of Wands
   The lesson is to stand firm in my passion and purpose, no matter what the world tells me. To keep showing up as I am, unapologetically.
3. What seed of new inspiration is waiting to emerge? – Wheel of Fortune
   The Wheel confirms it: the seed waiting to emerge is my writing and deeper study of spirituality. The cycle is turning me toward these works as my destiny.
4. What support or guidance will carry me into this next cycle? – Five of Swords
   The guidance is clear—continue walking away from what does not align with me. Let it fall away, and don’t look back.

The 10/10 portal is not just about endings—it’s the beautiful moment when the fruit drops, the seed is planted, and life prepares to bloom again. With the Wheel of Fortune turning, the Magician calling, and the Aces waiting to spark new life, this is your invitation to step boldly into your next chapter. Remember, as illustrated in The Wheel of Fortune, you are always guided, guarded, directed, and protected. Spirit has your back. Let them guide you.

I would love for you to share your reading in the comments with us. We are all each other’s teachers 🙏