365 Tarot Spreads: Revealing the Magic in Each Day - Sasha Graham 2014

Financial Investment Spread

On This Day

John Jacob Astor’s great-grandson, John Jacob Astor IV, was an inventor, built the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, was the author of a sci-fi novel set in the year 2000, and tragically died when the Titanic sank. His pregnant wife took refuge on a lifeboat, and their son was born four months later.

John Jacob Astor was born on this day in 1763. He became America’s first multimillionaire after building a massive fur-trading empire.

Summation of Spread

The King of Pentacles rules over investments and the rising and falling of fortunes. Representing King Midas, everything he touches turns to gold. He is master and commander of the material domain.

Are you considering a large investment? This spread uses Astor’s energy and ideas to pose questions when you are considering a big financial commitment.

Cast Your Cards

Cast in the shape of a dollar sign. Place the final card on the outside of the $ symbol to discover the probable outcome.

1. My current financial position.

2. Why am I choosing to do this now?

3. Do I have a large time frame for this money?

4. Can I afford to invest this money?

5. What is my goal?

6. Is this investment consistent with my life goals?

7. Do I understand the pros and cons of this investment?

8. Will I be okay if the investment goes belly-up?

9. Have I calculated an excellent exit strategy?

10. Outcome.