Okay, so today I wanted to mess around with the “Two of Swords” card in a career context. I’ve always been a bit stumped by this card, especially when it pops up in career readings. It’s all about choices, right? But sometimes those choices feel totally blocked.
First, I grabbed my favorite deck and shuffled it while thinking about my current work situation. Nothing too specific, just a general “what’s up with my career” kind of vibe. I pulled the Two of Swords, naturally. Classic!
My Personal Two of Swords Scenario
Instead of staring at the card and getting nowhere, I decided to journal about it. I wrote down everything that came to mind. For me, the Two of Swords lately has been about two potential paths:
- Stick with my current, fairly stable job, even though it’s not super exciting.
- Jump into a freelance project that’s way more interesting, but also way riskier.
I listed out the pros and cons of each. Seriously, old-school pen and paper. Current job: pros – steady paycheck, benefits, I know the drill. Cons – bored, feeling stagnant, no growth. Freelance project: pros – exciting, creative, potential for bigger earnings. Cons – unstable, no benefits, potential for total failure.
Seeing it all written out helped. Like, a lot. I could see that the “blindfold” in the Two of Swords wasn’t about being totally clueless. It was more about me choosing not to look at certain things. For example, the potential for failure with the freelance project was a big one, but also to deal the stable income.
Making a “Decision” (Sort Of)
The card didn’t magically give me THE answer. But it did push me to be more honest with myself. I realized I wasn’t ready to completely jump ship yet. But I also wasn’t okay with staying stuck.
So, I decided on a middle ground. A compromise. I started looking for ways to make my current job less boring, maybe take on some new responsibilities. I also started putting out some feelers about the freelance project, getting more information, and seeing if it was actually feasible. The “swords” are still there, I will make a final decision later.
It’s not a perfect solution, but it feels like progress. I’m not totally blocked anymore. I’m actively doing something, even if it’s just baby steps. That’s how I’m dealing with the Two of Swords in my career right now. It’s a process, for sure.
