Six of Wands Messages on Leadership

The traditional meaning of the Six of Wands relates to accomplishment, public recognition, praise, victory and success, but the image also depicts a leader and his followers. 

This card can suggest a recent promotion into a managerial position, or having gained more followers/fans/investors, who openly support your project or business venture.

Either way, effective leadership is an important means to get to this point, especially leading by example.

What leadership lessons does the Six of Wands teach us? The rider on the image seems to take success in his stride and keeps moving forward. There is no time to be complacent. He's certainly not resting on his laurel.

When you draw this card in a reading, it may indicate an achievement, but it can also ask you to develop and nurture some leadership qualities, that can help you reach your goal. Which ones do you need to focus on? Here are some quotes relating to the Six of Wands, which may give you a few ideas:

"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." 

- John C. Maxwell

"It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership." 

- Nelson Mandela

"If you want to see the true measure of a man, watch how he treats his inferiors, not his equals."
- J. K. Rowling

"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." 
- Steve Jobs

"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves." 

- Lao Tzu

"The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humour, but without folly." 

- Jim Rohn

"He that cannot obey, cannot command." 

- Benjamin Franklin

Affirmation: I achieve my goals by leading others towards greatness.

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Warmest wishes,

Christiane



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The Zen Law of Attraction

The Hermit is my personality card, and as such I love simplicity and avoid hype, hard sell and pressure. Running a sustainable business or developing a fulfilling career should flow naturally without brute force and the accompanying stress.

Thomas J. Leonard in his book The 28 Laws of Attraction has developed a simple system based on Zen philosophy to help you let success flow into your life more effortlessly.

When less is more, nothing is everything.

You can learn to apply the 28 Laws by using the following koans Leonard has developed:

1. Promise Nothing
Just do what you most enjoy doing.

Hidden benefit: You will always over-deliver.

2. Offer Nothing

Just share what you have with those who express an interest in it.

Hidden benefit: Takes the pressure off of wanting other people to see you as valuable or important.

3. Expect Nothing

Just enjoy what you already have. It’s plenty.

Hidden benefit: You will realize how complete your life is already.

4. Need Nothing

Just build on your reserves and your needs will disappear.

Hidden benefit: Your boundaries will be extended and filled with space.

5. Create Nothing

Just respond well to what comes to you.

Hidden benefit: Openness.

6. Hype Nothing

Just let quality sell by itself.

Hidden benefit: Trust.

7. Plan Nothing

Just take the path of least resistance.

Hidden benefit: Achievement will become effortless.

8. Learn Nothing

Just let your body absorb it all on your behalf.

Hidden benefit: You will become more receptive to what you need to know in the moment.

9. Become No One

Just be more of yourself.

Hidden benefit: Authenticity.

10. Change Nothing

Just tell the truth and things will change by themselves.

Hidden benefit: Acceptance.

This is a summary; you can find the full list of 14 koans on this coaching website.

How can you apply the Zen Law of Attraction to progress your business and career life? What improvements to your current working practice can you make? 

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

PS: Use the Hermit as a meditation card to explore how you can simplify your working style and accelerate your progress at the same time.

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22 Business Quotes Inspired By The Tarot

Pearls of Wisdom Tarot, Major Arcana  © 2011 Roxi Sim

If you are new to Tarot, a sceptic or at best dismiss the whole thing as a bit of woo, then you may be surprised  to know that you can use the cards as inspirational messages to help you improve and transform your life for the better.

Sounds too good to be true? Or even a scam? Well, if you're one of THOSE sceptics, then rest assured I'm not charging you any money to read my blog, so you can try out and experience my ideas and suggestions for yourself with an open mind and without any obligation.

The archetypal images of the Tarot integrate very well with our everyday lives, which is beautifully illustrated by linking them to inspirational quotes by famous people, who most likely have never been involved with the Tarot in their lives.

Here on my Tarot For Business blog I focus on helping you transform your work, career and business life with the help of the cards, so most of the quotes chosen are from well-known entrepreneurs and business professionals.

Let the Tarot show you how to wise up in your working life:

0. The Fool - new beginnings and spontaneity

"Begin today. Declare out loud to the universe that you are willing to let go of struggle and eager to learn through joy.”
- Sarah Ban Breathnach, Author of Simple Abundance

1. The Magician - potential and initiative

"Do it no matter what. If you believe in it, it is something very honourable. If somebody around you or your family does not understand it, then that's their problem. But if you do have a passion, an honest passion, just do it."
- Mario Andretti, Racing Driver

2. The High Priestess - intuition and patience

"Intuition becomes increasingly valuable in the new information society precisely because there is so much data."

- John Naisbitt, Author and Public Speaker

3. The Empress - nurture and creativity

"We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It’s our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better."
- Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon.com

4. The Emperor - leadership and vision

"No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it."
- Andrew Carnegie, 19th century Steel Industrialist

5. The Hierophant - rules and structure

"Start with good people, lay out the rules, communicate with your employees, motivate them and reward them. If you do all those things effectively, you can't miss."
- Lee Iacocca, Businessman (former Head of Chrysler and Ford)

6. The Lovers - love and devotion

"Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money."
- Walt Disney, Film Producer

7. The Chariot - struggle and victory

"Do more than is required. What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile."
- Gary Ryan Blair, Business Coach 

8. Strength - assertiveness and courage

"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
- Coco Chanel, Fashion Designer

9. The Hermit - simplicity and knowledge

"Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition."
- Riccardo Muti, Conductor and Music Director

10. Wheel of Fortune - luck and fate

"What separates the winners from the losers is how a person reacts to each new twist of fate."
- Donald Trump, Entrepeneur

11. Justice - fairness and objectivity

"Life isn't fair; get used to it."
- Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft

12. The Hanged Man - reflection and stagnation

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect."
- Mark Twain, Author  

13. Death - endings and transformation

"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be."
- John Wooden, Basketball player and Head Coach

14. Temperance - balance and harmony

"Technology helps us become more efficient and productive but our business still has a lot of art as opposed to strictly science."
- James Sinegal, Co-founder of Costco

15. The Devil - materialism and greed

"Above all, you want to create something you're proud of. This has always been my philosophy of business. I can honestly say that I have never gone into any business purely to make money. If that is the sole motive, then I believe you are better off not doing it."
- Richard Branson, Entrepeneur, Virgin Media Group

16. The Tower - breakdown and destruction

"One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important."
- Bertrand Russell, Philosopher

17. The Star - hope and optimism

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
- Helen Keller, Author and Political Activist

18. The Moon - drifting and imagination

"Anyone who has lost track of time when using a computer knows the propensity to dream, the urge to make dreams come true and the tendency to miss lunch."
- Tim Berners-Lee, Inventor of the World Wide Web

 

19. The Sun - happiness and contentment

"Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best."
- Theodore Isaac Rubin, Psychiatrist

 

20. Judgement - review and evaluation 

"Recognize that there will be failures, and acknowledge that there will be obstacles. But you will learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of others, for there is very little learning in success."
- Michael Dell, Founder of Dell Inc.

21. The World - completion and advancement

"The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.”
- Steve Jobs, Co-founder of Apple Inc.

What quotes inspire you? Which ones are your favourites for each card? Please share in the comment box below; I'd love to hear from you.

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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The Magician - Harnessing Your Inner Power

"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." - Eddie Robinson 

In a work and business environment, the Magician is your best friend. Get to know him and nurture this friendship, for he is the key to fulfilling your ambitions.

The qualities of the Magician are within you:

potential, intellect, willpower, confidence, communication skills, determination, resourcefulness

The Magician in a business reading is asking you to take action using your skills, abilities and resources you have currently available. Often he indicates that you need to make the most of what you have right now rather than waiting for something better to come up.

There is no better time than the present to look for a new job, start your own business or any creative venture you are dreaming about. Even if you only have limited funds, time or support, as long as you feel strongly about what you want to achieve, make a start now. Chances are that with continuous effort and enthusiasm all will fall into place nicely along the way - as if by Magick!

Communication is very important when the Magician shows up; you are either a natural speaker, who finds it easy to engage with people, or you will need to focus on developing these skills to succeed in your work and business life.

Watch out for people, who are trying to control or manipulate you with their smooth talk (work colleagues or managers, who are trying to load off more work on you without any benefits in return, sales people...). Likewise, if you prepare yourself and are convincing in an appraisal, it is likely to lead to a pay rise or promotion.

More positive qualities: creative, adaptable, flexible, witty, entertaining, good memory, organisational skills, eloquent, efficient

What to avoid: fickleness, trickery, lies, abuse of power, weakness

Nurture your inner Magician by manifesting the reality you wish to create with your will and imagination. Know that with desire, intent and focus your dreams are within your reach... and that's Magick!

What kind of Magick would you like to create in your working life today?

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

PS: Why "Magick" with a "k"? 

Magick is an old English spelling first used in a 1651 translation of Agrippa's work De Occulta Philosophia. In the late 19th century, the British Occultist Aleister Crowley chose this spelling to differentiate it from stage magic. 

Basically, the Magick we want to create in our everyday lives is not about pulling rabbits out of hats but focusing our willpower to initiate and manifest positive change. 

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The Lovers 2013 Year Card - How To Make It Work For You

Happy New Year!

Add the numbers of 2013 and you get the number 6, which is the Lovers and this year's global year card.

What is this card asking you to focus on in your work, career and business life this year?

In Tarot, the Lovers are mostly associated with love and relationships, and even in a reading about work/career issues, this card could indicate a love interest connected to work. But I'm not here to tell the whole world that this year everyone is about to fall in love with someone at the workplace :)

The Lovers' energies will offer you the opportunity in 2013 to pay attention to professional relationships in your working life rather than the amorous ones.

• Collaboration rather than competition - healthy competition is good for you, especially when you use it as inspiration to improve your skills and find your own niche. Network and build relationships with professionals you admire; likewise if a less experienced person approaches you for advice, then offer all the help you can give. In the long-term this will pay off as you will gain a reputation of being approachable, supportive and generous rather than selfish, ruthless and arrogant. Who can you collaborate with this year for mutual benefit? 

• Teamwork - working in an office environment can be stressful at times mainly due to different personalities all trying to work towards the same goal and getting rewarded for it individually along the way. Effective teamwork is based on mutual support, respect and trust, individual accountability and constructive communication. What issues do you need to address this year to work more effectively in a team? 

• Communication - working with others requires clear, concise, honest, respectful and regular communication. This includes talking, listening and the written word. Avoid gossiping, back-stabbing and getting involved in dramas. Be careful what you write in your emails, letters, reports or articles that will be read by others. Stick to facts and evidence rather than assumptions, accusations and hear-say. Reduce the amount of emails; also try to limit their contents to up to five short sentences.  How can you improve your communication skills to interact more efficiently with others?

• Logic and Reason - keeping a cool head at times of stress and tension in the workplace can be hard, but it is important to avoid emotional involvement or reactions. How can you detach yourself emotionally from challenging situations at work? 

• Choices - this year you may have to make some important choices regarding your working life. Changing jobs, changing your entire career, moving to a different department, starting your own business...you will need to weigh up these choices carefully; they are likely to affect the rest of your life. What would you like to improve about your work? What changes are necessary for you to achieve your goals? What do you want to keep, and what do you need to let go of? 

• Love your job - Let's not ignore love totally, when the Lovers is the year card for 2013. If you are not enjoying your work, then this year may be a good time for you to take the plunge and start afresh. If this is too radical for you, then the least you can do is explore what you can do to feel more enthusiastic about your work. Sometimes it can be just your mindset that needs to change. What can you do this year to make your working life more fulfilling? 

• Balance - here in the UK, the highly demanding work culture is putting pressure on people to work long hours leaving them stressed and exhausted at the end of the day. If you are one of those people, then consider paying more attention to your private life. Spend more time with family, friends, pursue activities you enjoy and relax more. Effective work/life balance will make you happier and healthier. How can you help yourself to have the best of both worlds? How can your workplace contribute to implement healthier work/life balance? 

This year, the Lovers as our year card is reminding us how important it is to build and sustain professional networks and business partnerships based on co-operation and mutual benefit.

We may have to re-evaluate our priorities including working less and living more.

We will also need to brush up on our communication skills to work more efficiently.

And if we get it right, it will lead to the essence of the Lovers: we will love the work we do.

Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013.

Christiane

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Message from the Six of Pentacles

"If you can dream it, then you can achieve it. You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people to get what they want." 
- Zig Ziglar

A wonderful quote that highlights the need to turn competition and self-centredness into collaboration and sharing abundance.

The more you help others succeed, the more you are showing the universe that you are also worthy of success, and you will be rewarded.

"The sage never tries to store things up. The more he does for others, the more he has. The more he gives to others, the greater his abundance."

- Lao Tzu

A magickal little formula. If you haven't thought of it before, try it and let new opportunities enrich your life.

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Dealing With Unemployment: The Back-To-Work Spread

Tarot of Quotes

The current economic crisis has caused millions of people to lose their jobs. When unemployment strikes, it can easily send even the calmest and most resilient person into shock and panic.

If you find yourself in the unsettling position of "in between jobs", you know that it is most sensible to calm down after the initial upset.

Believe it or not, the Tarot can help you relax a little and be more focused on your task ahead to find a new job.

The cards have an uncanny ability to examine, empower and offer good advice on the best action to take to get yourself back into work as swiftly as possible.

Here is a simple 3-card reading you can do, if you have just lost your job and need to address the most common fears experienced in that moment:

1. What are my prospects of finding a new job soon?
2. Will I find a job in my current profession, or will I have to be more flexible?
3. What can I do right now to maximise my chances to get a new job as quickly as possible?

Different cards offer different advice, and my reading is based on the cards I have drawn as follows:

4 of Swords, Page of Pentacles, Judgement (Aquatic Tarot)

1. Four of Swords

"How quickly will I find new work?" is usually the first question you will ask, when you have just lost your job. You will most likely be worrying about your outstanding bills, ongoing financial commitments etc., and wonder how long this nightmare of financial insecurity will last.

The Four of Swords indicates a time of recuperation and healing after the initial shock.You are unlikely to find a new job overnight, so be prepared and make use of your "time-out" as best as possible by looking after your health, self-esteem and explore your career options.

It also seems best for now to avoid rash decisions about getting ANY job, especially one that doesn't pay you enough to cover your monthly essential bills. This could be an irrational knee-jerk reaction leading to a much longer period of being trapped in an unrewarding position. 

Perhaps you may also want to consider a change of direction. After all, loosing a job can be a blessing in disguise, especially when you have been harbouring a dream to do something entirely different. Now is a good time to think about this carefully.

2. Page of Pentacles

When unemployment is high, and a lot of people are long-term unemployed, it is very easy to think that you have to take on any kind of work as soon as possible. If you love the profession you have been working in so far, then at least for as long as your finances allow, you should focus on finding a new job in your preferred field of work. 

The Page of Pentacles suggests new beginnings in work, training and learning a new skill. Pages often indicate a new direction and new experiences, or at least the need to be open-minded to all possibilities. The Page is asking you to be flexible but not giving up on finding work in your current profession. You may want to consider enrolling on a course, where you can enhance your knowledge and practical skills relevant to your current profession. This will also keep you busy and motivated. 

3. Judgement

Taking initiative and being proactive is the best way to beat the stress caused by unemployment. There is always something you can do to feel less powerless and more in charge of your situation, even if it's just a small step at a time, as long as you keep taking those steps every day.

In this case, Judgement is asking you not to blame yourself or others for the situation you are in. Whatever the circumstances of your job loss, blame can result in bitterness, anger and resentment, which is so damaging at a time when you are already very vulnerable to so many negative emotions. 

Release the past and start afresh. Learn your lesson from your experience and move on. Your confidence may have been knocked, but keep believing in your abilities and worth. Now is a good time to consider all possibilities and stay in the driver's seat rather than waiting for opportunities to come up. It is your responsibility to make the most and best of the situation without expecting help from others. 

Judgement is more about tuning your mindset into a positive get-up-and-go attitude rather than a specific practical task like going to the job centre and sign on (common sense should tell you that signing on has to be on top of your to-do list anyway ;)). Don't let blame, harsh self-criticism and lingering disappointment about your situation hold you back. Judgement heralds a new era; embrace it rather than fear it.

As you can see, the Tarot can help you focus in times of uncertainty. It often provides some clarity and encourages you to think rationally about your situation, rather than letting your anxiety get out of control.

Give this spread a try, if you are currently out of work. You can use my ebook to help you with card interpretations. And please do let me know, how useful it was for you; your feedback means a lot to me. Leave me a message in the comment box below; I'd love to hear from you.

Alternatively, you can purchase an email reading to receive impartial insight and guidance on your situation. For this reading, you will need to select the 3-card reading option.

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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