Can Tarot Cards Help Decide Whether to Buy or Rent a Home?

Of course, but the role Tarot cards play in this matter might be different from what you imagine. It's not a magical tool that directly tells you "buy" or "rent," but rather like a "consultant" that helps you clarify your thoughts and see your true inner feelings.

You can think of it as having a conversation with a very wise friend. This friend won't make decisions for you, but will guide you to see all aspects of the issue.

So, how exactly do you do it? You can try this:

1. Clarify Your Question: Before shuffling and drawing cards, focus on the question: "Regarding my current housing situation, what do buying a home and renting a home mean to me, respectively?"

2. Design a Simple Spread: It doesn't need to be complicated; you can try a "two-option" spread.

   • First, draw one card to represent your overall mindset and current situation regarding "home" or "residence."
   • Then, place a group of cards on the left representing "If I choose to buy a home," and a group on the right representing "If I choose to rent a home."
   • For each group, you can draw two or three cards to explore:
     • What will choosing this path bring me? (Positive aspects)
     • What challenges will I face or what price will I pay if I choose this path? (Negative aspects)
     • What kind of outcome or state might this path ultimately lead to?

3. Interpret the Cards:

   • Don't just look at the "good or bad" of the cards. For example, drawing "The Tower" card on the "buying a home" side doesn't necessarily mean your house will collapse. It's more likely a reminder that buying a home could completely overturn your current lifestyle and financial situation, and you need to be mentally prepared for that.
   • Compare the stories on both sides. See what story the "buying a home" cards tell together, and what story the "renting a home" cards tell. Which story aligns better with your expectations for the future?
   • Pay attention to your first impression. When you see the cards, what's your immediate inner reaction? Is it excitement, security, or fear and pressure? These feelings are crucial because they reflect your subconscious thoughts.

For example, if "Four of Wands" and "Ten of Pentacles" appear on the "buying a home" side, it might mean that buying a home represents stability, family happiness, and long-term security for you. Whereas if "Three of Cups" and "The Fool" appear on the "renting a home" side, it might suggest that renting means more freedom, an uninhibited social life, and opportunities to explore new possibilities.

Seeing such a spread, the question shifts from "Should I buy or should I rent?" to "At this stage of my life, do I crave stability and belonging more, or do I value freedom and possibilities more?"

So, Tarot cards cannot help you predict housing price fluctuations, but they can help you understand:

• What kind of life do you truly desire deep down?
• Which of these two choices – buying or renting – aligns better with your current life goals and values?
• What unconscious fears and expectations do you have regarding these two choices?

Ultimately, the decision is yours to make. However, Tarot cards can help you feel less confused when making a decision, and be clearer about why you're choosing a particular path.

Ha, that's an excellent question, and it's one of the major life questions many people are concerned about when seeking divination.

My answer is: Yes, but not in the way you might think.

Let me give you an analogy, and you might understand.

Tarot cards are not your real estate agent or financial advisor. They won't directly tell you: "Buy it! That new development in the south of the city will go up in price next month!" or "Don't buy it! Interest rates will drop next year, wait a bit longer!" Tarot cannot provide this kind of specific, real-world information about markets, policies, or which specific property is good or bad. For these things, you need to do your own research, study, and consult professionals.

So, what can Tarot help you with?

It's more like a mirror, reflecting your true inner thoughts, potential fears, and genuine desires. Buying a house versus renting is not just an economic decision; it's also a choice about lifestyle and psychological state. What Tarot excels at is helping you untangle this mess.

You can ask the cards in these ways:

1. Set up a comparative spread: You can draw cards separately to see "What would my state be like if I choose to buy a house?" and "What would my state be like if I continue to rent?"

• The path of buying a house: Draw a few cards. If cards like Ten of Cups (family happiness), Ten of Pentacles (material stability, legacy) appear, it suggests that your deep-seated desire to own a home is very strong, and this act could bring you immense emotional satisfaction and security. However, if a Three of Swords (pressure, heartache) or The Tower (sudden change) also appears nearby, it might be warning you that there's significant pressure or unexpected risks hidden behind buying a house, and you need to carefully assess if you can bear them.

• The path of renting: Also draw a few cards. If cards like Knight of Wands (freedom, exploration, unconstrained) or The Fool (lightheartedness, new beginnings) appear, it indicates that at this stage, you value flexibility and freedom more. A renting lifestyle allows you to pursue other life goals more easily, such as moving to another city for work or traveling. But if a Four of Pentacles Reversed (inability to hold onto money, lack of security) or Nine of Swords (anxiety, worry) appears nearby, it might suggest that while renting offers freedom, you feel very insecure and anxious deep down because you don't own assets, and this state is starting to affect your quality of life.

2. Uncover your deep-seated motivations: You can also ask: "What is my true reason for wanting to buy a house deep down?" or "What is my biggest fear about buying a house?"

The cards drawn might tell you that you want to buy a house not for investment, but to gain a sense of belonging (e.g., if Cups cards appear); or, your fear of buying a house isn't actually about money, but about being completely tied down to one place, losing life's possibilities (e.g., if Eight of Swords appears).

To summarize:

Tarot doesn't give you an absolute "yes" or "no" answer, but rather a more comprehensive perspective.

It helps you analyze:

• What inner needs will these two choices fulfill, respectively?
• What potential pressures and challenges will they bring?
• Which lifestyle is more suitable for your current psychological state?

So, you can treat Tarot as a very understanding psychological counselor. After completing all the practical research (such as finding a good location, calculating loans, assessing risks), let Tarot help you look into your inner self and listen to the voice of your subconscious.

Ultimately, the person who signs the contract is still you. But Tarot can help ensure that the decision you make is not just the result of rational calculation, but also something your heart truly approves of and yearns for.