I wanted to share a copy of the September 2011 edition of “Ask The Tarot,” which is published in CommUNITY newsletter. Enjoy!
Dear Mike,
I have been working for four years at a local agency. I enjoy what I do, but, due to budget cuts, I was recently laid off. After I was laid off, I applied for a job in another agency. The job is similar to the one I had been doing. Just before I was scheduled to go to an interview for this new job, my old agency called to say they were working out a way where I could be reinstated. However, the funding they are using is tenuous. Should I continue with the interview for the new business or hold off to see if I could go back to my old position?
Sincerely,
Pointedly Perplexed
Dear Pointedly Perplexed,
I decided to use the The Sharman-Caselli Tarot Deck to answer your question. The card the Tarot chose to describe the issue or problem you are facing is The Hierophant. You may be overthinking this situation. This overthinking could leave you feeling confused with conflicting ideas of what you should do. You are also trying to look for the deeper purpose of this situation and a signal from the Divine of a direction to pursue. Perhaps you are being too serious in your approach to this dilemma.
The card the Tarot chose to show you what to do is the Five of Cups. In this card, we see a figure cloaked in black. We cannot see their face, so it is difficult to discern how they are feeling. In front of the figure are three spilt cups. Behind the figure are two cups standing upright. Do notice the loss you have experienced with the layoff that has occurred. Be mindful of this as you decide your next action. Do consider your feelings in deciding what to do next. You are standing at an emotional crossroads. Do grieve the loss of your current job. You could be feeling numbed by what has occurred.
The card the Tarot chose to show you what not to do is The Lovers. In this card, we see a man wearing a blue and yellow tunic and tights. He puts his finger to his chin as he ponders which woman to be with. Do not be indecisive in this situation. Break off the love affair with your prior agency if they are not meeting your needs. Do not romanticize the decision making process when considering which job to pursue. You may feel you are in love with your current agency but do not let your feelings be the sole determinant of your decision to return to your current job or pursue a different one. One option may look good on the surface, but, as you get to know it more, you may feel less enamored with it.
Michael Clarkson-Hendrix, PhD LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Tarot Reader with over fifteen years’ experience consulting the Tarot. To have your Tarot question answered in this column, e-mail him at mclarkson-hendrix@nycap.rr.com
