Can Tarot reading help me decide whether I should change jobs?

Certainly, but it might not be what you expect.

Let's put it this way: Tarot cards won't give you a simple "should I change" or "shouldn't I change" answer. It's not like flipping a coin where heads or tails decides the outcome.

Tarot cards are more like a tool for "deep analysis," an opportunity to have a conversation with your inner self.

You can understand it this way:

1. It helps you clarify your current situation: Why do you want to change jobs? Is your current job truly unbearable, or have you hit a bottleneck? Are you dissatisfied with your salary, or are interpersonal relationships draining you? The cards drawn might reveal core issues in your current work situation, some of which you might not have realized or been willing to admit.

2. It helps you explore possibilities: If you change jobs, what kind of opportunities and challenges might arise? Is the "outlook" of a new job truly bright, or does it just "look good"? Tarot cards can help you preview the possibilities of another path, allowing you to see what that landscape might look like.

3. It helps you see your true thoughts: Often, we're conflicted because we're unsure of what we truly want. Tarot cards are like a mirror, reflecting your subconscious desires, fears, and true motivations. You might draw a card whose image or meaning suddenly makes you go "aha!", clarifying the real point of your dilemma.

So, if you ask Tarot cards, "Should I change jobs?", they won't answer "yes" or "no."

Instead, they will tell you:

• "Your current work situation is A, and you feel B."
• "If you stay, you might head towards C."
• "If you choose to change jobs, you might face opportunities D and challenges E."
• "In this whole situation, the inner obstacle you most need to overcome is F."

Finally, all this information (A, B, C, D, E, F) is laid out before you, allowing you to clearly see the entire situation. It presents all the pros and cons, opportunities, and challenges, but the ultimate and most important decision still rests with you.

In short, Tarot doesn't make decisions for you; it helps you see the situation more clearly so you can make a decision you won't regret.

Yes, but the way it 'helps' might be different from what you imagine.

I've been playing with Tarot cards for quite some time and often use them to sort out work-related worries. In my experience, Tarot isn't a crystal ball that directly tells you 'you should change jobs' or 'you shouldn't.' If you directly ask it, 'Should I resign?', the answer it gives might leave you even more confused.

It's more accurate to think of it as a friend who's great at conversation, or a mirror that reflects your inner self. Here's how it helps you make decisions:

1. It helps you clarify 'what you truly want'

Often, the reasons behind wanting a job change are complex. Do you hate your boss? Do you feel there's no future? Is the salary too low? Or are you simply burnt out? Sometimes, we can't even articulate it ourselves.

Through drawing cards, Tarot uses its images and symbols to 'lay these vague feelings on the table.' For example, drawing a card representing stress (like the Ten of Swords) might make you realize, 'Ah, so my current job has exhausted me to this extent.' Drawing a card representing new opportunities (like the Ace of Wands) might remind you that deep down, you truly yearn for a new beginning.

It doesn't give you the answer, but it helps you see the problem more clearly.

2. It offers new perspectives you might not see

We all have blind spots when looking at problems. Tarot might give you an unexpected viewpoint.

For instance, you might be determined to leave, but the cards show symbols of 'stability' and 'accumulation' (like the Pentacles cards). This might be a reminder: 'Are you aware that there's still something to learn and accumulate on your current platform? Perhaps if you persevere a little longer, you could gain some important resources?'

Conversely, if you're hesitant, but the cards show strong 'Air element' cards (representing thought and change), it might be saying: 'Stop dwelling in indecision; the current situation is no longer suitable for you. You need a broader stage to showcase your talents.'

3. It helps you connect with your 'intuition'

In many cases, you already have the answer deep down, but your rational mind is interfering with various 'pros and cons' analyses. Tarot acts like a trigger; through images and stories, it bypasses your rational brain and directly communicates with your deepest intuition. That 'aha!' moment you feel when you see a certain card, or the thoughts that instantly surface, are often your truest voice.

So, how should you ask?

To get the most out of Tarot, I suggest you rephrase your questions. Instead of asking 'yes/no' questions, ask 'open-ended' ones. For example:

• "What might the next three months look like if I continue in my current job?"
• "What opportunities and challenges might a job change bring me?"
• "What is my deepest fear regarding changing jobs?"
• "What do I most need to focus on to improve my current work situation?"

In summary:

Don't expect Tarot to make decisions for you; that power always remains in your hands. Treat it as a tool to help you calm down, see yourself clearly, understand your current situation, and listen to your inner voice.

It can't help you submit resumes or ace interviews, but it can help you find your inner compass when you're feeling lost. Once you see all the circumstances clearly, the decision of 'to change or not to change' will naturally fall into place.