Use tarot before an interview to generate preparation tasks, not to guess whether you will get the job. A useful reading connects a strength to an example, identifies a gap to research and produces a question for the employer. Preparation should survive even if the cards are set aside.
Choose the question and positions before drawing
What evidence and questions will help me have a useful interview?
Use these positions in order:
- A strength to demonstrate
- A gap to research
- A question to ask
A worked example: connect each card to its position
This fictional example concerns an operations-assistant interview. The candidate uses Excel for monthly reports but has only practised SQL on sample data. The following statements are teaching examples, not experience to copy into your own CV.
A strength to demonstrate — Eight of Pentacles
The repeated craft work suggests evidence built through practice. The prepared answer is: “Our monthly report took two hours because the order lists needed manual checking. I added a checking sheet in Excel and documented the process. For the next three monthly reports, preparation took 45 minutes and the totals matched the original lists. I can explain the checks with anonymised sample data.” Task, personal contribution and result are all named.
A gap to research — Page of Wands
The figure studying the staff fits a beginner willing to explore. The honest answer is: “I have not used SQL in a live job yet. I have practised selecting and grouping sample orders; before starting, I would complete an exercise using your typical report structure.” This distinguishes an existing Excel skill from a learning plan.
A question to ask — Queen of Swords
The upright sword suggests a clear request. The two prepared questions are: “Which report should I be able to produce independently by the end of the third month?” and “Who reviews a beginner’s first queries before the results are used?” They clarify expectations and support without assuming what the employer offers.
Turn the interpretation into something you can check
The candidate now has one short evidence-based story, an explicit skill gap and two questions. Rehearsing these is the finished preparation task; receiving an offer is not part of this example.
A mistake to avoid
Do not use a court card to profile the interviewer or assume their response.
Continue with a focused next step
Prepare one demonstrable work example and ask how success in the first three months is measured. A personal reading can help organise what you want to say when your evidence is ready; the interviewer decides the outcome. Review the available format and price before confirming a paid continuation.