Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into Tarot lately, trying to get a better handle on my career path. It’s felt a bit…stuck, you know? Like I’m treading water. So, I decided to pull a card specifically about my career, and I got the Six of Pentacles. Here’s how it went down:
My Six of Pentacles Career Reading
First, I shuffled my deck really well, focusing on the question, “What do I need to know about my career right now?” I cut the deck, then fanned the cards out face down on my table. I took a few deep breaths, tried to clear my head, and then just let my hand hover over the cards until I felt a little…pull. That’s the card I picked.
Boom. Six of Pentacles. At first, I was like, “Huh?” I mean, I know the basic meanings – generosity, charity, giving and receiving, etc. – but I wasn’t sure how that related to my career specifically.
So, I sat with the card for a bit. I looked at the imagery: a wealthy-looking guy giving coins to some beggars. There’s a sense of balance, scales in the background. I thought about what that could symbolize in my work life.
I started to jot down some ideas in my journal:
- Am I giving enough at work? Am I sharing my knowledge and skills with others?
- Am I receiving what I deserve? Am I being fairly compensated for my efforts?
- Is there an imbalance in my work relationships? Am I giving too much and not getting enough back, or vice versa?
- Could this card be suggesting I look for opportunities to mentor someone, or to be mentored myself?
- Is there a power dynamic that I have to be aware of?
Then, I spent a few minutes really thinking about my current work situation. Am I feeling undervalued? Am I holding back from asking for help or support? Am I contributing my fair share to the team? Or, am I the guy with gold? How am I sharing my “gold”?
I realized I’ve been kind of hoarding my knowledge lately. I haven’t been as proactive in offering help to my colleagues, partly because I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed myself. I’ve also been hesitant to ask for a raise, even though I know I’ve been taking on extra responsibilities.
The Six of Pentacles, for me, felt like a gentle nudge. It wasn’t a “get rich quick” card, but more of a reminder to check in with the flow of energy in my career. It’s about finding that balance between giving and receiving, ensuring fairness and recognizing the value of what I bring to the table.
So, my next steps? I’m going to make a conscious effort to be more generous with my time and expertise at work. I’m also going to schedule a meeting with my boss to discuss my compensation and see if we can find a better balance there. It’s not about being greedy, but about making sure I’m valued and that the scales are even, so to speak, in the give-and-take dynamic that plays a big part in the workplace.
It’s a work in progress, of course, like my career, I guess. But pulling this card definitely gave me some food for thought and a new perspective to consider.
