"What
are my financial prospects if
I
choose to leave my company and go it alone?"
James was
contemplating leaving his current, unfulfilling sales position and starting up
his own company. His question of the tarot was, "What are my
financial prospects if I choose to leave my company and go it alone?". We chose the following 3 card spread
and James chose three cards from the Rider-Waite deck....
Card 1) IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL FUTURE JUDGEMENT
Card 2) NEAR FUTURE (1-2 YEARS)
EIGHT OF SWORDS
Card 3) FUTURE (3 OR MORE YEARS) EIGHT
OF PENTACLES
Card 1) JUDGEMENT is one of the Major Arcana cards in the tarot depicting greater spiritual
truths and major life developments, suggesting that Jame's
immediate financial future is ripe for a major new perspective or rite of
passage. This card often comes up when an individual is experiencing a
release from past constrictions of self-doubt, guilt and false judgements of others. Judgement
represents a call to higher awareness and evolved perspective of ones
circumstances in life. Perhaps James will soon feel a calling toward a
higher purpose regarding his profession. In regard to finance, Judgement suggests that James may need to make dramatically
different and difficult choices but necessary decisions to make his new
professional goals a reality. The message of Judgement
challenges us to atone and forgive the past. It also symbolizes a
shedding of illusions so that we can ground our personality towards a higher
purpose. James will possibly experience a "wake up call"
regarding his previous financial choices and patterns of spending (such as
paying off long-standing credit card debt). Judgement
indicates a period of deep self-evaluation and paradigm shifts in
consciousness, which herald a new financial cycle and future. James will
be called upon to take responsibility for his financial history to
date. In conclusion, Jame's immediate future
regarding his financial status is one of movement, change, atonement and
resurrection.
Card 2) EIGHT OF SWORDS in his near future position suggests
that James will have to contend with some financial restrictions or frustrating
limitations in order to get his new business off the ground. James was
not surprised to see this card as he had recently discussed the necessity of
curbing extraneous expenditures with his family. This would not be easy
as he and his family are accustomed to
yearly family vacations and various recreational pursuits. The suit of swords in the tarot depict various mental challenges
and crises to overcome. It is also important to remember that most of our
limitations in life are actually self imposed. A self-critical or
self-sabotaging mindset can wreak havoc on the most well
intentioned of plans. On the other hand, initial sacrifice and enforced
restrictions can lead to future gains as evidenced in the next card chosen by
James. In conclusion, the eight is a
number of power, movement and regeneration. James must be prepared to
apply self determination and ingenuity to navigate a short period of financial
sacrifice. Because the eight of swords falls to the right of Judgement, it appears that when James is ready to realize
his calling, he may be in for "wake up call" regarding acceptance and
renewal regarding his current financial responsibilities or lack thereof.
The eight of swords suggests that Jame's new career
venture may necessitate a short term financial vulnerability,
however, with hard work and determination we can see the fruits of his labor in
examining the next card chosen...
Card 3) Here we have another eight! The EIGHT OF PENTACLES follows the eight of swords further suggesting themes of power,
courage and endurance. If you turn the number eight on its side, it forms
the lemniscate...the symbol of infinity, or in this
case, the eternal motivation to conquer obstacles with conviction and
purpose. If James is able to weather short term fiscal restrictions,
his financial future in regard to his new business looks stable and
secure. The pentacles suit in the tarot is symbolic of seeking mastery on
the material plane. The eight of pentacles suggests concentrated
diligence and effort which brings rewards. This card suggests the master
apprentice...one who embodies craftsmanship, efficiency and pride in his
work. Possibly, his profession may involve further training, research
and/or education to achieve his long term goals and meet high quality
standards. This card certainly suggests that there is a profitable market
for his sales product.
In summary, James has some
very important decisions to make which will require him to be objective and
impartial. It appears that he may have to "face the music" and
pay off some outstanding debts, while enduring some short term financial
discomfort. However, the financial future offers potential stability and
security IF he decides to apply himself with patience, conviction and purpose.
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