Through a perspective of career Ten of Swords is a card of failure, and from this it can only get better. The Seeker might have failed in a project and is now going through trauma as a result. The trauma that the Seeker has gone through is likely a result of his/hers lack of preparation for the outcome. The Seeker is currently going through a difficult time in his/her career. If you see Ten of Swords is a card of failure, and from this it can only get better. The Seeker might have failed in a project and is now going through trauma as a result. The trauma that the Seeker has gone through is likely a result of his/hers lack of preparation for the outcome. The Seeker is currently going through a difficult time in his/her career. If you see Ten of Swords in a tarot reading, this can be a sign that you are being fired or laid off, or that you are struggling through work. This could be a difficult time for you as you feel more responsible for your coworkers than you do for your own career. But know that things are not as bad as they seem, you can always find another job.