Business Decision Tarot Spreads: Strategic Guidance for Entrepreneurs

Running a business means making countless decisions every day—some small, some that could make or break your venture. As an entrepreneur, you're constantly weighing risk versus reward, timing market opportunities, and navigating the complex dance of intuition and analytics that successful business requires.

After years of both building businesses and reading tarot professionally, I've discovered that the same intuitive wisdom that guides personal decisions can be incredibly powerful for business strategy. The cards don't replace market research or financial analysis—they enhance your decision-making by revealing hidden factors, optimal timing, and the energetic landscape surrounding your business choices.

The most successful entrepreneurs I know combine hard data with intuitive insight. They trust their gut feelings about partnerships, listen to their inner knowing about product launches, and pay attention to the subtle energies that influence customer behavior. Tarot simply gives you a structured way to access that intuitive business intelligence.

Why Tarot Works for Business Decisions

Business success requires more than spreadsheets and market analysis—it demands the ability to read energy, timing, and human psychology. Tarot excels at business guidance because it:

Reveals hidden market forces: Shows you factors that don't appear in conventional business analysis Illuminates optimal timing: Helps you launch, pivot, or pause at energetically aligned moments Exposes blind spots: Highlights business risks or opportunities you might be overlooking Clarifies team dynamics: Reveals the energy between business partners, employees, and collaborators Guides customer understanding: Helps you tap into what your target market truly wants Supports strategic planning: Provides insight for both short-term tactics and long-term vision Balances logic with intuition: Honors both analytical thinking and gut instincts

Essential Business Decision Spreads

The Business Launch Spread (7 Cards)

Perfect for new ventures, product launches, or major business initiatives:

Card 1: Current Business Energy - The overall energy surrounding your venture right now Card 2: Market Readiness - How receptive your target market is to what you're offering Card 3: Your Strengths - Assets and advantages you bring to this business Card 4: Potential Challenges - Obstacles or difficulties to prepare for Card 5: Financial Outlook - The money energy surrounding this venture Card 6: Timing Guidance - Whether now is the right time to launch Card 7: Success Strategy - Key actions that will support your business success

    [2] Market   [6] Timing
[3] Strengths [1] Current [4] Challenges
    [5] Financial [7] Strategy

The Partnership Decision Spread (8 Cards)

Use this when considering business partnerships or key collaborations:

Card 1: You in Partnership - How you show up in business collaborations Card 2: Potential Partner - The energy and qualities of the other person/entity Card 3: Shared Vision - What you can create together Card 4: Potential Conflicts - Areas where friction might arise Card 5: Financial Dynamics - How money and resources would flow in this partnership Card 6: Communication Style - How you'll work together day-to-day Card 7: Long-term Potential - Where this partnership could lead Card 8: Decision Guidance - Overall wisdom about whether to move forward

The Product/Service Development Spread (6 Cards)

For decisions about what to create, how to price it, and when to launch:

Card 1: Market Need - What your audience is truly seeking Card 2: Your Unique Angle - How to differentiate your offering Card 3: Development Process - Energy around creating this product/service Card 4: Pricing Strategy - Guidance about value and pricing Card 5: Launch Timing - When to bring this to market Card 6: Success Potential - The likely reception and outcome

The Business Pivot Spread (9 Cards)

When your business needs to change direction or strategy:

Card 1: Current Situation - Where your business stands right now Card 2: What's Not Working - Elements that need to change or be released Card 3: Market Shifts - How your industry or audience is evolving Card 4: Your Core Strengths - Assets that should remain central to your business Card 5: New Direction - The energy of the pivot you're considering Card 6: Implementation Strategy - How to make this transition smoothly Card 7: Timeline - How quickly this change should happen Card 8: Resource Requirements - What you'll need to support this pivot Card 9: Long-term Vision - Where this new direction could ultimately lead

The Financial Decision Spread (5 Cards)

For major financial choices like investments, loans, or pricing changes:

Card 1: Current Financial Energy - Your business's money situation right now Card 2: The Investment/Decision - Energy surrounding the financial choice Card 3: Potential Returns - What you might gain from this decision Card 4: Potential Risks - What you might lose or challenges you'll face Card 5: Guidance for Decision - Overall wisdom about how to proceed

The Marketing Strategy Spread (7 Cards)

For decisions about promotion, messaging, and customer attraction:

Card 1: Brand Energy - How your business is perceived in the market Card 2: Target Audience - The energy and needs of your ideal customers Card 3: Message to Share - What your audience needs to hear from you Card 4: Best Marketing Channels - Where to focus your promotional efforts Card 5: Timing for Campaign - When to launch marketing initiatives Card 6: Budget Guidance - How to allocate marketing resources Card 7: Expected Results - Likely outcomes of your marketing efforts

The Hiring Decision Spread (6 Cards)

When bringing new team members or contractors into your business:

Card 1: Business Need - What role this person should fill in your company Card 2: Ideal Candidate Energy - Qualities to look for in the right person Card 3: Team Dynamics - How this hire will affect existing team relationships Card 4: Compensation Strategy - Guidance about fair pay and benefits Card 5: Integration Process - How to successfully onboard this person Card 6: Long-term Potential - Where this working relationship could lead

Business Card Meanings: Major Arcana

The Fool

Business Message: New ventures, entrepreneurial leaps, innovative approaches Upright: Fresh business ideas, startup energy, willingness to take calculated risks Reversed: Reckless business decisions, lack of planning, naive assumptions

The Magician

Business Message: Having all the resources needed, manifesting business goals Upright: Strong leadership, ability to execute plans, resourcefulness Reversed: Micromanaging, manipulation in business, scattered efforts

The High Priestess

Business Message: Intuitive business decisions, behind-the-scenes influence Upright: Trust business instincts, listen to market undercurrents, research phase Reversed: Ignoring gut feelings about business, hidden information affecting decisions

The Empress

Business Message: Creative businesses, nurturing growth, abundance mindset Upright: Fertile business ideas, nurturing company culture, creative industries Reversed: Stagnant growth, lack of creativity, unsustainable business practices

The Emperor

Business Message: Structure, authority, strategic planning, established business Upright: Strong leadership, organized systems, building business empire Reversed: Authoritarian management, rigid business practices, power struggles

The Hierophant

Business Message: Traditional business methods, mentorship, industry standards Upright: Following proven business models, seeking mentors, industry connections Reversed: Challenging business conventions, innovative disruption

The Lovers

Business Message: Business partnerships, choosing between options, values alignment Upright: Harmonious partnerships, decisions aligned with values, customer love Reversed: Partnership conflicts, values misalignment, difficult business choices

The Chariot

Business Message: Business momentum, competitive advantage, focused action Upright: Rapid business growth, overcoming competition, determined progress Reversed: Lack of business direction, losing competitive edge, conflicting goals

Strength

Business Message: Gentle leadership, patient business building, inner confidence Upright: Leading with compassion, sustainable growth, inner strength in challenges Reversed: Aggressive business tactics, lack of confidence, forcing outcomes

The Hermit

Business Message: Solo entrepreneurship, seeking business wisdom, consulting work Upright: Independent business path, deep expertise, teaching/consulting opportunities Reversed: Business isolation, refusing advice, lack of mentorship

Wheel of Fortune

Business Message: Business cycles, market changes, luck in ventures Upright: Positive business cycles, market opportunities, unexpected success Reversed: Business downturns, resistance to market changes, bad timing

Justice

Business Message: Fair business practices, legal matters, balanced decisions Upright: Ethical business practices, legal compliance, fair partnerships Reversed: Business injustice, legal troubles, unethical practices

The Hanged Man

Business Message: Business pause, changing perspective, strategic waiting Upright: Strategic business pause, new perspective on problems, patience Reversed: Business stagnation, resistance to changing strategy, impatience

Death

Business Message: Business transformation, ending old strategies, rebirth Upright: Necessary business changes, releasing outdated models, transformation Reversed: Resisting business evolution, clinging to failing strategies

Temperance

Business Message: Balanced business approach, patience, measured growth Upright: Sustainable business practices, balanced growth, patient strategy Reversed: Business impatience, imbalanced approach, rushing growth

The Devil

Business Message: Business addictions, toxic practices, feeling trapped Upright: Examining business obsessions, unhealthy business patterns, material focus Reversed: Breaking free from limiting business beliefs, healthy boundaries

The Tower

Business Message: Sudden business changes, disruption, necessary destruction Upright: Market disruption, sudden business challenges, breakthrough moments Reversed: Avoiding necessary business changes, fear of disruption

The Star

Business Message: Business inspiration, hope, following your calling Upright: Inspired business vision, hope after difficulties, authentic purpose Reversed: Lost business direction, lack of inspiration, giving up too easily

The Moon

Business Message: Business uncertainty, hidden factors, intuitive navigation Upright: Navigating uncertain markets, trusting business intuition, hidden influences Reversed: Business clarity emerging, overcoming illusions about market

The Sun

Business Message: Business success, joy in work, positive outcomes Upright: Business achievement, joyful work, public recognition Reversed: Delayed business success, lack of enthusiasm, burnout

Judgement

Business Message: Business calling, second chances, awakening to purpose Upright: Answering entrepreneurial calling, business rebirth, higher purpose Reversed: Ignoring business calling, harsh self-judgment about past failures

The World

Business Message: Business completion, global success, achievement Upright: Business mastery, global opportunities, completing major goals Reversed: Incomplete business goals, limited thinking, lack of recognition

Business Card Meanings: Minor Arcana

Wands (Fire/Passion/Action)

• Ace of Wands: New business opportunities, creative projects, entrepreneurial spark
• Two of Wands: Business planning, future vision, considering expansion
• Three of Wands: Business expansion, overseas opportunities, long-term planning
• Four of Wands: Celebrating business milestones, stable foundation, team harmony
• Five of Wands: Business competition, conflicting ideas, market challenges
• Six of Wands: Business success, public recognition, victory over competition
• Seven of Wands: Defending market position, standing ground against competition
• Eight of Wands: Rapid business communication, quick project completion, momentum
• Nine of Wands: Business resilience, defending gains, nearly reaching goals
• Ten of Wands: Business overwhelm, taking on too much, need for delegation

Cups (Water/Emotions/Relationships)

• Ace of Cups: New business relationships, emotional fulfillment in work, inspiration
• Two of Cups: Business partnerships, customer relationships, mutual benefit
• Three of Cups: Team collaboration, networking success, celebrating achievements
• Four of Cups: Business apathy, missing opportunities, need for new inspiration
• Five of Cups: Business disappointment, learning from failures, focusing on what remains
• Six of Cups: Business nostalgia, returning customers, past connections resurging
• Seven of Cups: Too many business options, unclear priorities, unrealistic dreams
• Eight of Cups: Leaving unsatisfying business, seeking deeper fulfillment
• Nine of Cups: Business satisfaction, achieving goals, contentment with success
• Ten of Cups: Business fulfillment, harmonious work environment, legacy building

Swords (Air/Communication/Intellect)

• Ace of Swords: Business clarity, breakthrough ideas, communication success
• Two of Swords: Business indecision, weighing options, need for more information
• Three of Swords: Business heartbreak, painful but necessary decisions, setbacks
• Four of Swords: Business rest, strategic pause, recovery from challenges
• Five of Swords: Business conflict, competition that damages relationships, hollow victories
• Six of Swords: Business transition, moving toward better opportunities, recovery
• Seven of Swords: Business deception, theft of ideas, need for better security
• Eight of Swords: Feeling trapped in business, self-imposed limitations, victim mentality
• Nine of Swords: Business anxiety, worry about finances, sleepless nights over problems
• Ten of Swords: Business rock bottom, complete failure requiring fresh start

Pentacles (Earth/Material/Money)

• Ace of Pentacles: New business opportunities, financial prospects, material success
• Two of Pentacles: Business balance, juggling priorities, adapting to changes
• Three of Pentacles: Business collaboration, skill development, quality work
• Four of Pentacles: Business security, conservative financial approach, hoarding resources
• Five of Pentacles: Business financial hardship, feeling excluded, seeking help
• Six of Pentacles: Business generosity, fair exchange, giving and receiving support
• Seven of Pentacles: Business assessment, evaluating progress, patience with growth
• Eight of Pentacles: Business skill development, attention to detail, craftsmanship
• Nine of Pentacles: Business independence, luxury through hard work, self-sufficiency
• Ten of Pentacles: Business legacy, generational wealth, established success

Court Cards in Business Contexts

Pages

Business Energy: New business ideas, learning, junior employees, fresh perspectives In Readings: Bringing beginner's mind to business challenges, learning new skills

Knights

Business Energy: Action-oriented business approach, rapid movement, impatience In Readings: Taking swift business action, but watch for recklessness

Queens

Business Energy: Nurturing business approach, intuitive leadership, emotional intelligence In Readings: Leading with empathy, creating supportive business culture

Kings

Business Energy: Mastery, authority, established business success, strategic thinking In Readings: Executive decision-making, taking authoritative leadership role

Timing Business Decisions with Tarot

Immediate Action Timing

Cards: Aces, Eight of Wands, The Chariot, The Magician Business Message: The time for this business decision is now—strike while the iron is hot

Preparation Phase Timing

Cards: Two of Wands, Four of Pentacles, The Hierophant, Temperance Business Message: Prepare thoroughly before making your business move

Waiting/Reflection Period

Cards: The Hanged Man, Four of Swords, The Hermit, Two of Swords Business Message: Pause and gather more information before deciding

Major Change Period

Cards: Death, The Tower, Wheel of Fortune, Ten cards Business Message: Significant business transformation is either happening or needed

Red Flags in Business Readings

Watch for these card combinations that suggest business caution:

The Devil + Five of Pentacles: Toxic business practices affecting financial health Seven of Swords + The Moon: Deception or hidden factors in business deals Five of Swords + King of Swords: Ruthless competition that damages your reputation Ten of Wands + The Hanged Man: Overwhelming business responsibilities requiring immediate relief

Questions for Business Tarot Readings

Strategic Planning

• "What business direction will serve my highest good?"
• "How can I differentiate my business in the marketplace?"
• "What business model aligns with my values and goals?"

Financial Decisions

• "How should I approach this investment opportunity?"
• "What pricing strategy will attract my ideal customers?"
• "How can I improve my business's financial health?"

Team and Partnerships

• "What type of business partner would complement my skills?"
• "How can I improve leadership and team dynamics?"
• "What role should this person play in my business?"

Marketing and Growth

• "How can I authentically attract my ideal customers?"
• "What message does my market need to hear from me?"
• "When should I launch this marketing campaign?"

Problem-Solving

• "What's the root cause of this business challenge?"
• "How can I turn this setback into an opportunity?"
• "What business strategy will help me overcome this obstacle?"

Integrating Tarot with Traditional Business Planning

Tarot works best when combined with conventional business practices:

Market Research + Intuitive Insight: Use tarot to explore the emotional landscape behind market data Financial Planning + Energy Reading: Combine spreadsheets with intuitive guidance about money flow Strategic Planning + Vision Casting: Use cards to clarify long-term vision beyond just profit goals Team Building + Relationship Reading: Understand team dynamics on both practical and energetic levels

Building Your Business Tarot Practice

Daily Business Card Pulls

Start each business day by pulling a card and asking:

• "What energy should I bring to my business today?"
• "What opportunity should I focus on?"
• "What challenge should I prepare for?"

Weekly Business Planning

Pull three cards every Sunday asking:

• "What did I accomplish this week?"
• "What needs my attention next week?"
• "How can I move my business forward?"

Monthly Business Review

Use a larger spread to assess:

• Business growth and development
• Financial health and opportunities
• Team dynamics and partnerships
• Strategic direction and vision

Quarterly Business Visioning

Conduct comprehensive business readings to:

• Evaluate major business decisions
• Plan for upcoming quarters
• Assess market position and opportunities
• Align business strategy with personal values

Your Next Steps in Business Divination

Ready to integrate intuitive wisdom into your business decision-making? Remember that successful entrepreneurship requires both analytical thinking and intuitive insight. The most powerful business decisions honor both your spreadsheets and your gut feelings.

Whether you're launching a new venture, scaling an existing business, or navigating challenging business territory, combining tarot wisdom with sound business practices creates a powerful foundation for sustainable success and authentic prosperity.