Dear Jared,

Thank you for choosing me as your reader.

Your question is, “I’m thinking about changing careers and am feeling scattered. What guidance can the tarot give me?”

Using the Rider-Waite deck, I have drawn the following cards for your reading:

What has led you to this situation: King of Swords
Where you are right now: Seven of Swords
A possible direction for the near future: Page of Wands

King of Swords — Card Description
The King of Swords sits on his throne on top of a hill, facing us squarely. One hand rests on his knee, and the other holds a sword pointing towards the blue sky. There are some puffy clouds, birds and trees in the background.

Tarot kings represent complete mastery of the attributes of their respective suits. Swords signify ideas, our ability to think and be rational, and our potential to make good decisions and see through falsehoods. Therefore, the King of Swords symbolizes a strong leader—someone with good ideas who can quickly and objectively size up a situation and know the best way to proceed. The King of Swords also represents someone who is a master of the written word and an articulate and convincing speaker that effects change.

Key words and phrases: making good decisions, seeing things clearly, articulate, rational, intellectual

What the King of Swords Means for You
In the position of what has led you to this situation, the King of Swords is asking you to think about your professional history—especially the skills that you have mastered and the accomplishments for which you have been recognized. Which of your skills and strengths would you like to be able to utilize in a new career? This card represents your potential to convince others that your skills and strengths can be applied to new situations.

The King of Swords also suggests that you reflect on times when you have felt clear-headed and confident in your decision-making. This may give you insight into how to proceed with choosing a new career direction.

Seven of Swords—Card Description
A man tiptoes away with five large cumbersome swords. He looks back at two swords staked into the ground. The sky above him is bright yellow, and there are colorful tents just behind him.

This card is also a swords card and therefore in the realm of ideas. The Seven of Swords can symbolize the need to gather information, or times when we feel overwhelmed by too much information, or too many ideas or possibilities. Because the man looks like he is sneaking off with the swords, the card can symbolize deceit or the need for courage in a challenging situation.

Key words and phrases: gathering ideas or information, having too many ideas or possibilities, deceit, an act of courage

What the Seven of Swords Means for You
In the position of where you are right now, the Seven of Swords suggests that you may be feeling scattered because you have so many possibilities that interest you or because you are feeling overwhelmed by the information you are gathering as you consider new careers. This card is encouraging you to get focused and explore or pursue one idea at a time. It is also asking you to be honest about what may be getting in the way of a productive search. Considering a career change takes a great deal of courage, and Seven of Swords is also asking you to be honest with yourself about fears that may be counterproductive.

Page of Wands—Card Description
The Page of Wands stands in the desert regarding his wand with great pride. He wears a bright yellow garment patterned with black salamanders, and the sky above him is cloudless and pale blue.

In the Tarot, a page is a neophyte, an apprentice, or a novice. Wands stand for creative energy, inspiration, movement and action; therefore, the Page of Wands represents a project in its infancy, or the lack of inhibition and vigor one needs to start a new endeavor.

Key words and phrases: inspiration in its infancy, beginning a creative project, an entry-level position

What the Page of Wands Means for You
The Page of Wands focuses all of his attention on his wand. He plants it in the ground so it can take root and grow. This card represents your potential to focus on a new career path and start putting your ideas into action. It also suggests that you consider being an apprentice or an intern, or taking an entry-level position to explore a new profession that you are excited about.

The Overall Message of the Reading

The King of Swords shows a confident man who has accomplished a great deal and has received recognition for his skills. In the Seven of Swords, he has given up the comfort, security, and prestige of his throne to explore new ideas. As he loads his arms up with swords, he feels a bit overwhelmed by all the possibilities, yet he can’t help being tempted by the two swords that are still staked in the ground. In the final card, this man becomes the Page of Wands. He has chosen one idea and has begun to put it into action by planting his wand in the ground. He no longer has the throne he once enjoyed, but he is inspired and filled with creative energy, and confident he can become a king again in time.

Overall, Jared, this reading is asking you to remember what you have accomplished in your professional life so far, and encouraging you to concentrate your efforts on one area that you find most inspiring and promising.

I hope this reading helps to shed light on your circumstances and empowers you to make positive choices. Please feel free to email me with any questions or feedback you may have.

Best of luck to you,

Susan