Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into Tarot lately, and today’s card was the 10 of Swords. For my career, Man, this card…it’s a heavy one. I’ll walk you through how I interpreted it, and trust me, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows at first.
Facing the Brutal Truth
First thing I did was just stare at the card. Ten swords piercing a figure lying face down…yeah, not exactly a motivating image for career prospects. It felt like a total wipeout, a complete failure. I pulled the card during my morning routine.
I grabbed my journal and started jotting down my immediate reactions. Things like “rock bottom,” “defeat,” “end of the road”… pretty bleak stuff. I even sketched a little stick figure with swords in it, just to really feel the impact.I then sat down to really think.
Digging Deeper – What’s Really Over?
But then, I reminded myself that Tarot isn’t always literal. So, I took a few deep breaths and asked myself: “What feels like it’s ending in my career right now?”
- I realized I’ve been clinging to a project that’s clearly going nowhere.
- I admitted I’ve been avoiding a tough conversation with my boss.
- I acknowledged I’ve been feeling totally burnt out and uninspired.
It wasn’t a pretty list, but writing it down helped me see that the 10 of Swords wasn’t about me failing, but about these specific things reaching their natural (and painful) conclusion.I then stood up.
Finding the Silver Lining (It Is There!)
The next step was the hardest: finding the positive. I flipped through my Tarot guide, and found some interpretations that talked about “hitting rock bottom” as a necessary precursor to rising up. The idea is, once you’ve lost everything, there’s nowhere to go but up!
I started brainstorming what I could do differently. If this project is dead, what new one could I pitch? If I’m burnt out, what steps can I take to recharge? I even considered a complete career shift – scary, but the 10 of Swords kinda gives you permission to blow everything up, right?
The Action Plan (Baby Steps)
Finally, I decided on some concrete actions. No huge leaps, just small, manageable steps:
- Schedule that difficult conversation with my boss.
- Research some online courses to boost my skills.
- Dedicate at least 30 minutes each day to something completely unrelated to work, just for fun.
It is important to *’s not a magical fix, and I still feel a bit apprehensive, but the 10 of Swords, surprisingly, gave me the kick in the pants I needed. It forced me to confront the things that weren’t working, and to start thinking about how to build something new from the ashes. So, yeah, brutal card, but maybe also a necessary one.
