In the present position, I pulled the Ten of Swords. This is an extremely dramatic card and one that is never fun to pull during a reading. You only need to image search this card to see why I say that. The image is gruesome and painful and represents emotions that reflect that image. Negative, painful, destructive emotions are at the center here. Often it symbolizes a power beyond of the control of the couple that is negatively affecting their ability to be together. There is a sense of betrayal and heartache to this card, a sense that both of them feel like they could have done more. The card is also an active warning that they should listen to each other carefully and respect the decisions and needs of the other – if they do not, the relationship is doomed. In the Rider-Waite deck however (the desk that I am using and the deck that I love the most), there is a sun rising in the background. It gives a sense that if the two members can be emotionally mature and dedicated to removing the barriers between them, that they can continue on in a stable relationship. But it will take a great amount of work, something that not everyone is willing to do. This isn’t just a lover’s quarrel. This is an active force standing in the way of their friendship/relationship. It will take great dedication to each other to overcome this period of negativity and this sense of betrayal.