Ten Swords

The large book he studies with such intensity symbolizes his pursuit of intellect. The "gentleman's" clothing speaks of someone who has forsaken daily tasks to seek this perfection of thought. Unfortunately, he has also become detached from his emotions. The decaying wall reflects the decline of his emotions. There is a window behind him which suggests a possibility for escape or becoming more balanced.
Divinatory Meanings: Intellect, abstraction,
perfection of thought,
detachment from
emotion or daily worries.
Reversed - Confusion, a flawed vision, becoming distracted by worry or responsibility.