Should I leave my current job for a startup?
TL;DR
This decision involves weighing security against growth potential. Look for cards indicating readiness for change (The Fool), ability to manifest new opportunities (The Magician), and dedication to skill development (Eight of Pentacles). Consider timing, financial stability, and your capacity for uncertainty.
Recommended Spread
The Decision 5-Card Spread is ideal for this scenario.
Key Cards to Watch For:
Sample Graded Readings
Question: "Should I leave my stable corporate job to join a startup?"
Beginner Reading (C-level)
"The Fool means new beginnings, so you should take the startup job. The Tower shows change is coming anyway."
Issues: Oversimplified interpretation, ignoring context and card positions.
Intermediate Reading (B-level)
"The Fool in your current situation suggests you're ready for new experiences. The Eight of Pentacles in the startup position indicates growth through dedicated work, but you'll need to develop new skills. Consider your financial cushion before making this leap."
Strengths: Better context awareness, practical advice, considers multiple factors.
Advanced Reading (A-level)
"The Fool represents your readiness for authentic new beginnings, but paired with the Five of Pentacles as a challenge card, suggests financial stress during transition. The Eight of Pentacles indicates the startup role offers genuine skill development, while the Four of Pentacles in your current position shows security but potential stagnation. The decision hinges on whether you're prepared for temporary financial uncertainty in exchange for long-term growth and authenticity."
Excellence: Nuanced interpretation, addresses underlying patterns, provides actionable guidance while honoring complexity.
Teaching Notes
- •Help students distinguish between reckless risk-taking and calculated leaps of faith
- •Practice reading cards in context - The Fool means different things in career vs. love readings
- •Emphasize the importance of practical considerations alongside spiritual guidance
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