So today I decided to dig into the 10 of Hearts tarot meaning because I kept pulling this card lately and felt like it was trying to tell me something. I grabbed my deck, my notebook, and a cup of tea, and just sat at my kitchen table to start.
Setting the scene
First thing I did was clear my mind a little. I shuffled the deck a few times, thinking about what’s been going on in my life—family stuff, work, you know, the usual. Then I pulled the 10 of Hearts out and just stared at it for a minute. The card shows a happy family under a rainbow, hearts all around, but I’ve always felt there’s more to it.
My practice steps
I started by writing down my first thoughts in my journal. Things like “family joy,” “happy ending,” but also “is this real or just surface level?” I didn’t overthink it—just let the words flow. Then I laid out three cards around it: one for past, one for present, one for future, to see how the 10 of Hearts connects.

- Past card was the 3 of Swords—ouch, right? That made me think maybe this happiness comes after some heartache.
- Present card was the Sun, which totally fits—feeling bright and positive lately.
- Future card was the World, which seems like a big completion vibe.
So I sat with that for a while, sipping my tea and jotting down how it all ties together. I realized the 10 of Hearts isn’t just about a perfect family moment—it’s about earning that joy after going through tough times. Like, my own family has had arguments recently, but we’re closer now because of it.
Wrapping up
I ended by meditating on the card for five minutes, just breathing and letting the imagery sink in. After that, I wrote a short summary in my journal: “10 of Hearts = deep, earned happiness, not just a quick fix.” It felt real, not like some book definition.
And that’s it—my simple practice for today. No fancy tools, just me, my cards, and a honest look at what’s going on.
