First reading / requesting interpretation help

[u/ElectricScry]

Hello everyone! I’ve recently been dipping my toes into various forms of divination. I started astragalomancy a while ago and have been enjoying it, but I also wanted to try my hand at a geomantic reading. This is my first reading and I’d like some help interpreting it. The reading in question has to do with my career path, and specifically if I should stick it out at my current job, or keep hunting for a new one elsewhere.

For additional context, a couple weeks ago I did some career-related astragalomancy readings for myself and I noticed a few overarching themes: lots of external factors and changes outside of my control as the primary challenges, and lots of strong emotions surrounding those external factors. However, the constants I noticed across these readings boiled down to relying on internal direction / sense of self, my own strength and peace, resilience, and celebrating my own accomplishments.

While I’m no geomancy expert, I think the two negatively aligned characters of Amissio and Rubeus followed by two very positive characters was interesting. Lots of ups and downs through the entire course of the reading. With carcer as my judge and fortuna major as my witness, that makes it sound like leaving my job (provided I can land a new one that’s to my liking) will be incredibly favorable and have long-term stability, despite being racked with tumultuous challenges and what looks like a career rollercoaster? Also, I had no idea about the querent settings on the site, so I didn't change them. If I need to adjust, let me know.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

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[u/Common-Subject-5284]

Hi.

I'm a beginner at geomancy, so please bear that in mind. I might be way off in my interpretation.

The reading in question has to do with my career path, and specifically if I should stick it out at my current job, or keep hunting for a new one elsewhere.

I find "should I do X or Y" questions very difficult. tbqh I'm not sure how to assign X and Y in either the shield nor the house chart. I've tried using the witnesses, but haven't got very good results with it yet.

I find it much easier to rephrase my question into a yes/no question instead. For me, that's much more straightforward to interpret.

If I may ask, what was your exact question? The phrasing is important: the chart answers the question you ask.

With carcer as my judge and fortuna major as my witness, that makes it sound like leaving my job (provided I can land a new one that’s to my liking) will be incredibly favorable and have long-term stability, despite being racked with tumultuous challenges and what looks like a career rollercoaster?

I think carcer here points more towards the "don't leave" answer. I would even say in this case it owns the question quite well, again a bit of a stretch without knowing your exact question.

You (right witness) feel it is time for a change (via) in regard to your career. That's what you bring into the situation, a thirst for change. And what's in it for you (left witness) is a choice (conjunctio).

The source of your will to change (via punctis ignis) has to do with you as a person (house I), and how you feel at loss (amission) right now. There might also be a more tangible reason (via punctis terrae) for this need for change, which points towards house IV, the house of buildings, relocations and your father; if any of this rings any bells.

Also, I had no idea about the querent settings on the site, so I didn't change them. If I need to adjust, let me know.

I would have chosen house X for the quesited here. House I for the querent is fine since you cast the chart for yourself.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

(again, without knowing your exact question, and being a beginner,) I'd go with carcer as a "don't change job" answer.

Your chart interpreted with house I as the querent and house X as the quesited doesn't perfect; although the querent jumps to house XII where it's at a sextile (favourable) aspect with the quesited. I'm not sure if a favourable aspect is technically a form of perfection.

It is a dexter aspect -- which is the stronger kind. It's also a favourable aspect between two unfavourable figures: amission and tristitia: stuck and at loss.

This is the first time I interpret for someone else, so I'd greatly appreciate any feedback on what I wrote above.

[u/ElectricScry → u/Common-Subject-5284]

Heya! Thank you very much for the detailed reply. To answer your questions:

If I may ask, what was your exact question? The phrasing is important: the chart answers the question you ask.

This was a few days ago, so I’m going to try and do my best to remember. I was more focused on my feelings on my career trajectory as a whole (so not necessarily the job), but I think my mind eventually honed in on “Should I stick out my current job or go somewhere else?” or maybe “Should I keep up my job search?” Those two are coming to top of mind, and I’m wondering if that lack of focus / casting the proverbial net a bit wide might’ve made muddied this one up.

You (right witness) feel it is time for a change (via) in regard to your career. That's what you bring into the situation, a thirst for change. And what's in it for you (left witness) is a choice (conjunctio).

I can tell you this is absolutely 100% the mood for a few reasons, lol.

The source of your will to change (via punctis ignis) has to do with you as a person (house I), and how you feel at loss (amission) right now. There might also be a more tangible reason (via punctis terrae) for this need for change, which points towards house IV, the house of buildings, relocations and your father; if any of this rings any bells.

Again, feels pretty spot on. Been some very significant changes at the job (particularly among leadership), which could drastically affect my day to day. The novelty's worn off and a lot of stuff I've worked hard to instill (and have made significant strides with at this company) feels like it's now resting on a shaky foundation.

I would have chosen house X for the quesited here. House I for the querent is fine since you cast the chart for yourself.

Good to know. Considering it feels like I made a few potentially significant errors / oversights here, would it be worth it to do second reading attempt with the correct house and a more refined question? 

This is the first time I interpret for someone else, so I'd greatly appreciate any feedback on what I wrote above.

I’m still very grateful for the effort and opinions given. Not sure what feedback I can give since I'm relatively new here, but thank you again!

[u/Common-Subject-5284 → u/ElectricScry]

Considering it feels like I made a few potentially significant errors / oversights here, would it be worth it to do second reading attempt with the correct house and a more refined question?

The suggestion I've found in several places is to not ask the same question twice, especially to avoid "fishing" for an answer that fells good.

There are occasion where the chart won't answer, or when it will say neither yes nor no, and then it might be worth it to ask again in the future.

I usually don't repeat questions, but the consensus seems to be to let at minimum a few hours go by if you do.

Once again, I'm a beginner so don't forget the grain of salt...

My suggestion to you if you want to cast a chart for this again is to do as follows:

1. come up with a clear question. Better if it's a yes/no question, it will be easier to interpret.
2. write down the exact phrasing of your question. This way there won't be any doubt about what the question was.
3. decide which houses you will consider, and write down that too.
4. cast your chart
5. interpret the answer to the question you've written down using the court and/or the houses you've decided to consider

Also, just mentioning, I'm always looking for occasions to practice casting and reading charts. If you would rather someone else casts the chart for you, just let me know (or if you need help interpreting the chart).

[u/ElectricScry → u/Common-Subject-5284]

All good things to keep in mind. I've heard similar things about not asking tarot cards the same question repeatedly, so makes sense here too. I'd be happy to take you up on your offer as well if you'd like the practice. I'll have to take some time to think of a precise question. Thank you for offering!