Can Tarot cards reveal whether I'm better suited for employment or starting a business?

Hello, regarding this question, I'd like to share my perspective.

To get straight to the point: Tarot cards won't directly tell you, "You should get a job" or "You should start a business." They aren't that magical; they won't give you a black-and-white answer.

So, what can they do? You can think of them as a "career counselor" who understands you deeply, or a mirror that helps you profoundly analyze yourself.

When you're torn between employment and entrepreneurship, you're essentially grappling with two completely different life states, responsibilities, and challenges. The role of Tarot cards is to lay bare the underlying aspects of both choices, helping you see them more clearly.

For example, if you draw cards asking this question:

• If cards like "The Hierophant," "Four of Pentacles," or "Six of Cups" appear, they might be suggesting that you currently need stability, security, and clear guidance. You prefer to learn and grow in a structured, organized environment and are less inclined to take on excessive risks. Seeing such cards might make you realize, "Oh, my deepest desire right now is for stability. Perhaps settling into a good company for a few years would be a more comfortable choice."

• However, if cards like "The Magician," "Knight of Wands," or "The Fool" appear, the interpretation is entirely different. This might be telling you that you are currently full of creativity, drive, and an adventurous spirit, craving independence and freedom, and unwilling to be constrained. You have many ideas waiting to be realized. Seeing these cards might make you suddenly understand, "Wow, my urge to 'shake things up' is so strong! Perhaps entrepreneurship, though difficult, is what I truly want."

So, you see, Tarot cards don't give you a command; instead, they help you "see yourself clearly." They assist you in analyzing:

1. What is your current state and mindset? Are you seeking stability, or do you want to take risks?
2. What are your strengths and weaknesses? Are you good at creating something from scratch (0 to 1), or are you better at excelling within an existing system (to 100)?
3. What are your deepest desires and fears? Are you afraid of failure, or are you afraid of stagnation?

In summary, Tarot cards cannot make decisions for you, but they can help you organize the information needed to make a decision (especially insights from within yourself). Ultimately, the choice is yours. It is a tool to help you "understand yourself," not a machine that provides "standard answers."

This question is actually particularly well-suited for a Tarot reading. However, the answer it gives you might not be what you imagine; it won't directly tell you, "You should start a business," or "Just stick to your job."

Tarot cards are more like a mirror, or a tool to help you have a "deep conversation" with yourself. They can reflect thoughts, fears, potentials, and true desires deep within you that you might not even be consciously aware of.

So, how would it tell you? Let me give you an example:

1. It will help you analyze what each choice means for you "right now."

• If you draw cards representing "working for others," such as the "Ten of Pentacles" or "Six of Cups": This might mean that working for others can bring you a strong sense of stability, security, and material comfort. It could even signify harmonious relationships with colleagues and a sense of belonging. This suggests that you might currently need such a stable environment.
• If you draw cards representing "starting a business," such as the "Ace of Wands" or "The Fool": This could indicate that your heart is filled with entrepreneurial passion and impulse, a desire to start something new and entirely your own, and that you are ready to take risks.

2. It will reveal your "underlying attitudes" towards both choices.

• When analyzing the path of "working for others," if cards like the "Eight of Swords" or "Ten of Wands" appear: This might suggest that you feel constrained by your job, overwhelmed by pressure, trapped, and have lost your freedom. Even if you outwardly say working for others is fine, deep down you might be very resistant.
• When analyzing the path of "starting a business," if cards like the "Three of Swords" or "The Tower" appear: This could be a reminder that you are deeply afraid of the risks, potential failures, and pain associated with entrepreneurship. This fear might be the main obstacle preventing you from taking action.

3. It will tell you what "energy" or "qualities" you need to possess to walk different paths.

• If "The Magician" appears for the entrepreneurial path: This indicates that starting a business requires you to mobilize all your resources, leverage your communication skills and creativity; you need to be a jack-of-all-trades. It's asking you: "Are you ready?"
• If "The Hierophant" appears for the path of working for others: This might mean that in your career, you need to adhere to rules, learn from experienced mentors, and grow within the existing system. It's asking you: "Are you willing to accept this model?"

To summarize, how should you ask the Tarot?

I suggest you don't directly ask: "Should I work for others or start a business?"

You can try asking this way, using a simple "either/or" spread:

1. Draw one card to represent "My current state."
2. Draw another card to represent "If I choose to continue working for others, what will be the state and development?"
3. Finally, draw a card to represent "If I choose to start a business, what will be the state and challenges?"

Then, interpret these three cards in relation to each other. It won't give you a definitive answer, but it will present you with a complete picture of both paths—including the good and the bad, the bright sides and the cautionary aspects.

For example, after seeing the cards, you might realize: "Turns out I don't really want to start a business; I just can't stand my current boss." Or, "Oh my, the risk cards for starting a business are so clear. It seems I'm not ready yet; I need to learn more in my current role."

So, Tarot cards cannot make decisions for you, but they are an excellent advisor. They can help you untangle the messy threads in your mind, understand yourself better, and thus make a decision you won't regret. The ultimate power of choice still rests with you.