Much to my incredible shock, this past Friday I became another statistic of the economy. I lost my job of 11 years. It was really quite shocking and I was not expecting it at all.

After I calmed down a bit I decided to do a Shustah throw so I could get a feel for what comes next for me. I only did a three card throw (still very much an amateur with the Shustah), and here it is:

Position 1 (Premise) Red Five: The Black Cat. Red cards signify adversity, troubles, severity and disappointment. The Black cat additionally warns of danger or treachery. There is also the suggestion of awareness. What is most interesting about this card is that it came up for me several times in the last few months when I asked questions about my job. And, when I had woken up yesterday morning I had quipped that it would be odd to wake up and not have a job. I don’t know what made me think such a thing, but as I know now the timing was rather appropriate. I did feel betrayed because of the manner of my dismissal – I had been a long term employee with a very good reputation. I was dismissed over the phone with 11 other employees/friends and we were offered no explanation or indication if we would receive anything more that 1/2 a weeks pay.

Position 2 (The problem or situation) Yellow Three: The Butterflies. Yellow cards signify creativity, gain and spiritual awareness. The Butterflies suggest a temporary situation that ends in breakdown due to lack of foundation. It also suggests a short duration of time. A change of no permanent value. So I would imagine that I will benefit from this dismissal and that any hardships will be a short duration. I also had two people suggest to me that it was possible I would be re-hired after all the dust cleared. Being one of the messages associated with this card is also letting go, I am not sure this will come to pass or that if it did it would be beneficial to me to accept.

Position 3 (The result) Blue Ten: The Stars. Blue cards signify benignancy, serenity and constructive endeavor. The Stars advise to accept advantages offered, and to receive gracefully as well as give. Favorable business. Holding the attitude that hopes will be realized. Again, I get the feeling that I won’t have to worry too much about my unemployment because I will have opportunities.

I was fortunate to have the insight of a wise friend on this reading, and he suggested that on a spiritual level that this change to my life was something I likely was aware of and was something that I had agreed to.  I believe that to be the case.  So now I have plenty of time to devote to new pursuits.  I suppose  I can take up card reading and writing again :)

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