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5 cards · Work & money

Career Path

The Career Path spread looks at work more broadly than your current job. Five cards in a cross show the main theme of your professional path, where you came from, where you stand now, where to go next and the potential that opens up over time.

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When to use this spread

  • When you feel stuck and are looking for direction.
  • Before studying, changing profession or starting your own business.
  • Once a year — as a review of your professional growth.

Spread positions

  1. 1
    Theme of Your Path

    The main thread of your working life: what you are really building.

  2. 2
    What Brought You Here

    The experience, decisions and skills that shaped your path.

  3. 3
    Where You Stand Now

    The current stage and the state of things.

  4. 4
    Next Direction

    Where to move next — the nearest step of growth.

  5. 5
    Long-term Potential

    What this path can grow into over the years.

How to read the spread

The top card (theme) is the compass of the spread. Check whether the next direction (4) agrees with it: if it does, you are on your path; if not, it is worth revisiting your goals.

The bottom card (potential) shows the best-case scenario. Compare it with where you stand now — the gap between them is your room to grow.

Frequently asked questions

How is Career Path different from the career spread?
Career Path looks years ahead, while the career spread describes your current situation.
Does it work for freelancers and founders?
Yes. For questions about your own business, also try Long-term Success.