Alright, so today I’m spilling the tea on my little experiment: using tarot readings for career guidance. Sounds kinda woo-woo, right? But hey, I was curious, and sometimes you gotta try new things to shake things up.
It all started when I was feeling super stuck in my job. Like, clocking in and out, same old routine, no excitement. I needed some direction, but therapy is expensive and my friends were tired of hearing me complain. Then I remembered I had a tarot deck collecting dust in a drawer. Figured, what the heck, might as well give it a shot.
First thing I did was Google “career tarot spreads.” Loads of options popped up. I picked one that seemed straightforward – like, not too complicated for a newbie. It had positions for things like “current situation,” “challenges,” “potential,” and “advice.”
Okay, so I shuffled the deck while trying to focus on my career questions. Honestly, I was mostly thinking about what I wanted for dinner. But I pulled the cards, laid them out in the spread, and… stared blankly. What did any of this MEAN?
This is where the “practice” part comes in. I started by looking up the meanings of each card online. There are tons of resources, from websites to YouTube videos. Then, I tried to relate those meanings to the specific position in the spread. Like, if the “challenges” card was the Tower (major drama card, right?), I figured maybe my challenge was dealing with unexpected changes at work.
The first few readings were… laughable. I was interpreting everything to fit what I already thought. Classic confirmation bias. But I kept at it. I started journaling after each reading, writing down my initial interpretations, then reflecting on them later. Did they actually resonate? Did anything come true?
Slowly, I started to see some patterns. Certain cards kept popping up when I was thinking about specific career goals. And sometimes, the advice cards were surprisingly insightful. One time, I got a card that basically said, “Don’t be afraid to take risks.” Turns out, there was a new project at work that I was hesitant to volunteer for, but that card gave me the push I needed. It actually led to some cool opportunities.
So, what did I learn? Tarot isn’t magic. It’s not going to tell you exactly what job to take or when you’ll get a promotion. But it can be a tool for self-reflection. It forces you to slow down, think about your goals, and consider different perspectives. It’s like a visual prompt for brainstorming.
- Don’t take it too seriously: It’s just a tool, not a fortune teller.
- Do your research: Learn the basic card meanings.
- Journal your readings: Track your interpretations and see if anything resonates over time.
- Trust your intuition: The cards are just a starting point. What feelings or ideas do they evoke?
Would I do it again?
Yeah, probably. It’s a fun way to explore my thoughts and feelings, and it’s definitely cheaper than therapy. Plus, it’s a good conversation starter at parties. Just don’t go quitting your job based on what the tarot tells you. Use your head!
It was a journey and the result was surprising, I can say I’m more clear about my path forward.
