Oh, What Shall I Do Now?

I received a question from a domestic engineer who is experiencing empty nest and is considering re-establishing a career.   Her children are in college and the unexpected demands from them keep her sporadically involved in their lives.   She is concerned about the commitment and possible inflexibility of a job which would hinder her ability to meet her family's needs.   I pulled two cards:  one to show the consequences of not seeking employment versus consequences of seeking employment.  Sometimes the actual imagery of the cards tell a much better story than traditional meanings.  Let's take a look.

Card 1:  Temperance.  The scene here is an angel pouring water into a bowl held out by another person (asking for something).   This tells me that she, as the angel, plays a very important role of stabilizing the emotions (water) and meeting the physical needs (bowl) of other people.  She is seen as a guardian angel, teacher, nurturer and shining one!  If she remains in her current role, she remains a servant. 

Also, notice the time clock above their heads that displays months, not hours!  This is a reminder that life is a progression of seasons and she should consider the timing of this decision her life. 

Card 2:  King of Pentacles.  This card shows are powerful figure, crowned in glory displaying artifacts of wealth and success: golden starred staff, tanned hide shield, and an ornate arm band.  This card indicates that she is very capable of obtaining and keeping a job that will provide financial independence, recognition and all the "fruits" that comes with a regular paycheck.   However, this figure stands alone which signifies that by working a job, she will force her family to stand on their own two feet while she does the same.  There will be a disconnect.

These cards to not offer a cut and dry answer to her question but clearly illustrate what life will be like in each scenario.   It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words and she was truly able to see the energetic differences between her two choices.  The homework now is to discover which choice resonates with her Higher Self.

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