It's In The Cards

Consulting the cards has become a way of life for me. This is the place where I write about my readings, their meanings, and all other types of divination.

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Looking for a Job Spread

Five Card Spread: Whimsical Tarot Deck

Card 1: What is going on in my job search right now.
Ace of Swords: Ace, the card of beginnings. Swords the suit of conflict. Well, this is a beginning of sorts: looking for a new job. And the conflict? Probably inward. Do I get a part-time job? Full-time? Do I go back to school? Start working on a pet sitting business? All of the above?

I'm obviously confused.

Card 2: What I need to focus on.
Two of Swords: Hansel & Gretel...in the witch's kitchen. No witch to be seen, however there is smoke coming out of the oven. Oh wait. Didn't Hansel & Gretel trick the witch? Actually, it was Gretel. Anyway, what does this card have to do with my focus? Tricking the witch...

In most decks, this card looks totally different. It usually shows a woman crossing herself with two swords. However, in this particular deck, it shows Hansel & Gretel escaping the witch, victorious. I think I need to "trick" my normally pessimistic outlook. I've been doing job magic and submitting resumes and what have you. But maybe my attitude - one of fear and anxiousness - is overriding it all. Perhaps I need to remember to be like Gretel and to trick the witch instead of panicking.

Card 3: Hidden factors.
The Hanged One: I wish I had the Whimsical Tarot book, because I have no idea which fairy tale the picture in this card comes from. It shows a woman hanging from a net on the shore. Instead of fish, the net got her. But I don't need the book to know what the Hanged Card is all about...the basic message is that I can move forward by standing still. So, while I think I need to do something new, something different, I think the message is to just keep keeping on.

Card 4: Advice.
Justice: Ha! Interesting picture for this position. It's Goldilocks, caught in bed by the baby bear. A constable is looking at the bear, who is pointing his little accusatory finger at Goldy.

The cause I set into motion is now coming back to me as effect. In other words, I up and quit without a plan, so now I'm floundering. Advice...time to take another look at what I did, and come up with some sort of plan so that it doesn't happen again.

Card 5: Near future.
Five of Swords: Man, this has been a sword-happy reading. This card shows the Pied Piper, luring children to their demise. No matter how I look at this card, it isn't good. It can represent self-interest, dishonor. I think this card serves as a warning that I should stay honorable during the job search process. Don't lie about what I'm capable of doing. Let my resume speak for itself.