Q&A: where is the job or work card?

This is a question asked by a student in my course, Your Future Is In the Cards. It's a question I get all the time about my method of cartomancy so I thought I'd share it here.

I have always understood the suit of Clubs to be a "good" suit. It has to do with jobs, work, career, and the effort and energy we must expend to acquire resources. However, when I look through your card meanings for the suit of Clubs, there doesn't seem to be any mention of jobs, career, or work in the definitions. Can you help me with this?

This is a great question and I agree with your perspective on how Clubs energy manifests.

One of the questions readers have is how to interpret suits in readings that seem to be about unrelated life topics. For instance, how to interpret Diamonds cards in a romance reading or how to interpret Hearts cards in a reading about a job. I wanted my playing card divination system to address that.

There is no card specifically on job, career or work because I think of the suits in terms of actions that can affect different areas of life.

Cards from the suit of Clubs

The Suits In Action

One way to understand the suits is to think of each suit as a set of actions.

Clubs = act, create, move, progress, travel, defend, start, push, wait, expand, rest, motivate, complete

Hearts = love, feel, connect, embrace, share, commit, give, offer, forgive, dream, pray, wish, desire

Diamonds = earn, have, own, build, secure, purchase, acquire, exchange, increase, spend, receive, plan, prepare, attain

Spades = block, inhibit, limit, freeze, lose, remove, interfere, destruct, fear, regret, lie, deny, grieve, run away, attack, punish


An Example
The suits help you to see the person's actions, the way they think and how they will react to a situation.

Let’s say Bill and Ann are arguing over whether the time is right to sell their home and downsize since their children have left home. Bill receives a Diamonds card and Ann receives a Clubs card. Bill wants to stay put because he earned the money to build the home and it has provided everything they need. He’s concerned about what they will receive for the home in this market and he thinks it’s a more stable base to prepare for the future. He is patient and persistent in getting his point across. Ann is ready for change and progress and she is ready to take action. She wants to travel and have the freedom to move around. She thinks they should expand their horizons. She’s feeling frustrated and impatient.

Cards from the suit of Clubs

Interpreting the Cards for a Work/Job/Career Question

Here is how I'd look at some of the cards for the question, "What can I expect on the job in the next few months?"

Ace of Clubs - an offer or invitation to take a new job or position

2 of Clubs - you're not sure if you should stay. You're asking, Should I stay or go?

7 of Clubs - being criticized at work. A threat to your work reputation.

8 of Clubs - work travel

10 of Clubs - burnout, exhaustion

Ace of Hearts - you love your work

5 of Hearts - work is fun

8 of Hearts - you have a change of heart about your job, you desire something more

10 of Hearts - working for a family-owned company

2 of Diamonds - moonlighting, having 2 jobs

3 of Diamonds - a small increase in your workload or paycheck

5 of Diamonds - this job is becoming a liability, too risky

8 of Diamonds - a status change, could be a promotion or demotion

Ace of Spades - quitting the job

4 of Spades - disruption and delays

5 of Spades - conflict and arguments with co-workers

8 of Spades - feeling trapped in this job

10 of Spades - termination

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my weekly reading with Over the Moon oracle cards 12/28/14

Here's my reading for this week, using my 3-card spread.

Beggar | Jack of Diamonds in the first position relates to some money issues this week which I can already feel. This may relate to my bank balance falling below $25 as seen in a reading from a few weeks ago. I should be alert to this happening again. Depreciation | 5 of Diamonds under this one confirms money dwindling. I have been working on a reduced schedule and it looks like I might need to get my hours up again to prepare for the upcoming months, especially since some of the money-making projects I was expecting to complete have not been completed yet.

Waiting | 2 of Clubs suggests this week I'll be waiting for something, or perhaps just feeling cabin fever from hibernation. I may also be asking, "Should I stay or go?" Forgiveness | 6 of Hearts can relate to receiving help or there may be a need to forgive and forget. Perhaps it's showing receiving an extra boost of cash when I desperately need it.

Looking at the playing card side, things don't look so bad. After all, there are 3 red cards! The numerical theme this week is 6 which shows my energy is geared toward helping and taking care of responsibilities. I may feel a conflict between responsibility and reward however. During a 6 themed-week, I may feel resentful for helping so much or putting in so much effort and not seeing much reward.

POSTSCRIPT 1/9/15: I almost forgot to add something here. The first column showed that I did a little overspending this week, on things I hadn't planned - impulse purchases. Beggar also seems to come up when I'm really concerned about my finances as I was that week. I'm wondering if I will have enough money and projects to last for the next few months. I don't have any good associations to the second column although it did occur to me that it is an apt picture of waiting for the ball to drop on New Year's Eve. Although we were at the movies when this happened, there was considerable talk about waiting for the ball to drop and the New Year festivities we should arrange.

my weekly reading with Over the Moon oracle cards 12/22/14

Here are the cards I chose for this week.

This week, Congratulations | 9 of Diamonds in the first position suggests there may be a celebration of some accomplishment. With Division | 2 of Diamonds under it, the congratulations may be given to another person as well. We will have to share the spotlight. However, it just occurred to me that I don't have a card to signify celebrations in general so maybe this is the one we should use. In this light, Congratulations may simply show the holiday celebrations this week.

I don't like the look of  the second column. Deceit | 7 of Spades has been coming up in my personal readings a lot lately. As I mentioned before, I've changed this card to Caution but I haven't gotten it reprinted yet. The deceit or caution is over Hostess | Queen of Clubs. In my playing card system, this Queen can represent "the other woman" so you can see my concern about these two cards appearing together in this layout. In general, the Hostess is a woman who is usually a friend to the questioner. She represents a single woman who is friendly and fun.

If we look at the playing card side, we can see that this Queen is also patient and persistent (she's facing a Diamonds card). If this is "the other woman" it shows she will be patient and persistent in getting what she wants.

Let's look at the numerical theme: 9 + 7 + 2 + 12 (Queen) = 30 = 3 + 0 = 3. This is a great numerical theme to get. It reflects a time of increase and expansion, particularly in terms of social connections. In light of this theme, the Queen may show up this week as a friend or new acquaintance.

POSTSCRIPT 12/30/14: At first, most of this did not make sense last week, although I could feel the 3 energy and did come into contact with more people as well as met someone new. It's only today that I'm understanding some of the energy of the Congratulations, Deceit and Division cards. I had to quickly complete a deliverable last week and had to pat myself on the back that I was able to finish it in only 3 days still suffering with remnants of the flu (Congratulations). I'm just now discovering that there is another training company involved in this project and that I will have to work with them in some way (Division). The project manager who contracted with me didn't mention them or their involvement in this project (Deceit or Hidden). 

SAMPLE READING: helen's holiday headache

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JOURNAL: Shedding, Growing, Transforming

I was inspired to do an oracle reading using the prompt shedding, growing and transforming from Shaheen Miro's blog post by the same name. Shedding is about letting go of something while growth is movement in the opposite direction, embracing a new direction. The combination of shedding and growing ultimately creates a transformation of some kind. Let's see...


What am I shedding as the year comes to a close?

Beginning | Ace of Clubs shows I'm shedding or letting go of the energy of newness and beginnings. I guess this goes without saying since we're at the close of the year but to me this card signifies a restless energy that comes when I'm starting a new project, like this blog. I'm full of enthusiasm and drive, waking up early to get things done, and burning the midnight oil. Perhaps some of this excess energy will soon drain away and I will get a good night's sleep.


What is growing in my life?

In Forgiveness | 6 of Hearts, I used this image to represent forgiveness and peace, the act of charity, and learning to share and give selflessly.

The first two cards represent a contrast - the first card represents letting go and the second card is about embracing. When cards represent contrasts, it's important to see how they differ. You can see this sometimes by looking at the characters and explaining how their actions are different. In the Beginning card, the boy impatiently waits for daybreak. In Forgiveness, the girl reaches out her hands to accept a divine gift.  

I'm moving from impatiently waiting for things to happen to reaching out for what I need and deserve.


What will this transformation look like?

I've recently changed this card's keyword to CAUTION instead of DECEIT. It reflects a need for caution because you're lacking the clarity to see the truth clearly. But since Deceit is the card I shuffled, I have to see it from this perspective as well.

A wealthy woman would like to buy the boy's horse and wants to test ride it first. She has her riding crop out but she hides a whip behind her back. She intends to whip the horse into her submission. This card shows that two people may appear to have the same goals but their intentions are very different.

What's interesting is that last week I was doing a series of readings about my 6-month relationship and this card kept appearing. With it showing up here again, it gives me the impression that this energy is inevitable. Perhaps this transformation will come through the experience of this relationship. I'll have to wait and see how it manifests.


How can I prepare for this transformation?

Leisure | 9 of Hearts shows me I must stay calm. This card can also represent activities such as meditation, contemplation, being still, detachment, and focus.

The numerical theme is 1(Ace) + 6 + 7 + 9 = 23 = 2 + 3 = 5. I received this same theme in my last journal reading. The five theme brings a time of conflict with others and at the root of the conflict is the struggle between pleasing yourself vs. pleasing others. In light of this theme, Leisure also suggests asserting my independence and freedom.

conversation | 3 of Clubs

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JOURNAL: what new opportunities can I expect this month?

I performed a 4-card spread to answer this question. Each card represents a different opportunity with Card 1 showing the most significant opportunity.

The most significant opportunity this month is reaching a milestone and taking pride in my work and accomplishments (Congratulations | 9 of Diamonds).  However, there may be criticism from others  (in the Congratulations card, other women are looking on in envy and the Criticism | 7 of Clubs card is next to it.). I may also have an opportunity to take on a new leadership role (Leader | King of Clubs).

It also looks like I'll have the opportunity to express my concerns about something, possibly getting something off my chest (combination of Criticism and Conversation | 3 of Clubs). What I love about these cards is the patterns you'll see. The Criticism and Conversation characters are making similar gestures, thus showing a strong connection and congruence between these two cards. This combo can also reveal an opportunity to receive constructive criticism and advice.

If we turn the cards over, we see the playing card side gives even more information. 

First, we see that Clubs predominate. This shows that I will need to manage frustration and impatience this month regarding these opportunities. We can also look at the numerical theme to reveal the overall theme for the month. We add the numbers of each card 9 + 7 + 13 + 3 = 32 and reduce the number by adding again 3 + 2 = 5. Five (5) is the numerical theme.

Now, I understand the frustration and impatience energy of the Clubs. The 5 numerical theme reflects a conflict between pleasing others vs. pleasing self. There is usually a power struggle involved. When the 5 theme appears, you desire to assert your freedom and break away from the crowd. During a five vibration, criticism is especially difficult hear because you're not trying to play nice with anyone. I've already begun feeling this energy so I must watch for behaviors and words that cause division.

The playing cards give me more insight into my outlook for the month, forcing me to look at the images a little differently. I may be faced with potential conflict in the form of criticism, possibly from an authority figure (Leader), but I should receive it as an opportunity rather than a threat. There may be haters around (Congratulations) trying to defeat my pride but I need to focus on celebrating my growth and accomplishments.

What do you think about using the playing card side 

to get additional information?

travel | 8 of Clubs

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JOURNAL: what's my next step with the cards?

I firmly believe that each deck of cards has its own personality and it's own interpretations, even if there are keywords on each card. When I get a new deck, I spend considerable time doing readings, sometimes just for myself and sometimes for others too. Should I jump onto some forums to share readings, or just focus on quiet study?

Let's see what comes out of a reading.

Here's what I got:

 Do This

 

NOT This

Security | Ace of Diamonds reflects quiet study, so that's my answer. But what to make of Depreciation | 5 of Diamonds? This card relates to things being eaten away. It's a Diamonds card and typically suggests dwindling finances, gambling away money and bad credit. When this card appears, you may be spending more time, money and energy than you can afford....BINGO! In this case, this card warns not to go overboard connecting with this new deck. After all, I have plenty of other projects I need to attend to. I also need to watch my spending -- my intention is to purchase a few more prototypes as I see some changes I want to make with the deck.

I wasn't expecting the Conversation | 3 of Clubs card to pop out while shuffling. These are called "jumpers" because they jump out of the deck unexpectedly. Conversation gives me the impression that I need to be sharing this info with others or spreading the word. Well, I have this blog and my Instagram and Twitter accounts so they will be my main focus.

Do you use a quick advice spread like DO This, NOT This? 

Share it in the comments...always on the lookout for new spreads!

the deck (first prototype) has arrived!

My deck has arrived, all shiny and new, from PrinterStudio.com.

I pulled one card to express how I feel about it. I pulled Traveler | Jack of Clubs. I think it shows I'm ready to get moving with this deck, to explore its different facets in readings. The traveler has his horse by the reins and he's ready to gallop off into a new adventure. That's what it feels like to get this deck!