Which Path to Take? Wordsmith Asks.

The freelance life is full of risks-- and opportunities. Sometimes it’s hard to tell them apart.

Perhaps that’s why the question of late, for Miss Michele and for others, is whether to diverge onto a new path or continue with what they know works.

Wordsmith seeks the Tarot’s guidance in such a matter:

I got offered a new opportunity to host a radio show, which will be great for my platform. Will doing the show be worth it, or is it a step in the wrong direction?

If we were playing poker instead of doing a Tarot reading, Miss Michele would raise. There are three Kings in this five-card reading. That indicates a strong male influence relating to the matter. Perhaps the associate is a strong male? There are hidden family influences related to this reading, as well. Let’s explore.

The King of Swords sits in the Past spot, relates to the cool rationality with which Wordsmith usually approaches matters. An unemotional evaluation of the offer shows it makes sense to do the show. The offer is fair. However, others may be advising against it, convincing Wordsmith to look deeper than the surface to make the right choice.

The Page of Cups is in the Present slot. This card represents an emphasis on a young child, who is currently the focus of Wordsmith’s attention. The card also represents the invitation Wordsmith received to do the show—the start of a new business relationship. It could also indicate the launch of other creative ventures. The card advises Wordsmith to heed her emotions. She fears this new job will take time away from her primary concern at the moment: her son. It doesn’t have to if you don’t let it, Wordsmith. There will be time and energy for everything in the future you are creating.

The King of Pentacles reveals Hidden Influences relating to the matter. Financial success and status sit behind the decision. All cards, up until now, point to moving forward with the decision. It’s not often Miss Michele turns to her Tarot resource library anymore. Intuition and her knowledge of the cards and their meanings usually serves well. But this one had her stumped…

According to Nancy Garen’s Tarot Made Easy, the King of Pentacles relates to vocations such as “writing, directing, lecturing, fashion… radio” and the ability to do “two or more jobs at one time.”

Certainly, all signs point to “yes.”

The tarot’s Advice is found in the Four of Rods card. Again, this card indicates happy partnerships, and also a much-needed rest. It seems the radio gig will not be as harrowing or time-consuming as Wordsmith fears, and may actually provide inspiration and rejuvenation as she makes new connections and works in a different form of media. She’ll be laying down secure roots for future endeavors with this project.

Finally, the King of Rods shows us the Outcome if she takes the job. Wordsmith will find her associate in this endeavor to be strong, mature, and generous (and very, very male!). He is a true mentor who will play a large role in her life— not romantic, however. Strictly professional!

Incidentally, when no major arcane appears in a reading, it means that the decision is entirely, 100 percent in the querent’s hands. While we are all always in charge of our own destiny, the universe will offer no surprises that Wordsmith has to handle in this situation. Her plans will go exactly as she expects. (And isn’t it nice to have that happen every once in a while?) She will be offered exactly what she wants, all she has to do is seize it.

Whichever decision Wordsmith makes— to take the job or not—will work out because Wordsmith is the captain of her own ship right now. However, the cards seem to be saying there is more to be gained if she takes this particular risk—er, OPPORTUNITY!