Exploring a problem · 13 positions
Work and career: thirteen cards
Work and career: thirteen cards uses 13 positions to examine work values, conditions, relationships and practical progress. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
Practice deck: all 78 RWS cards
Version and dealing convention
The numbered diagram defines this version. Other traditions may place or name positions differently. The practice uses consecutive random draws from the displayed deck scope.
A question to try
What can I examine about work values, conditions, relationships and practical progress?
Before you draw
- Write one open question and define its scope. Keep factual questions separate from symbolic reflection.
- Choose the position order and decide whether to include reversals before drawing.
- Read each card in its role, then compare the positions. Note uncertainty and one practical next question.
Position guide
- 1
Personal influence at work
This position explores “Personal influence at work”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 2
Values behind the work
This position explores “Values behind the work”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 3
Interaction with people and tasks
This position explores “Interaction with people and tasks”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 4
Underlying basis for decisions
This position explores “Underlying basis for decisions”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 5
Creativity at work
This position explores “Creativity at work”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 6
Work environment
This position explores “Work environment”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 7
Colleagues and collaboration
This position explores “Colleagues and collaboration”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 8
Turning points
This position explores “Turning points”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 9
The working journey
This position explores “The working journey”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 10
Completion and reward
This position explores “Completion and reward”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 11
Opportunities
This position explores “Opportunities”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 12
Private concerns
This position explores “Private concerns”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 13
Overall work situation
This position explores “Overall work situation”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
How to connect the positions
Reading sequence (read grouped roles together as explained below): 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 10 → 11 → 12 → 13
Read the numbered positions in order, then compare related roles rather than treating each card as an isolated prediction. Write one practical question or action suggested by the comparison.
What to watch for
A symbolic reading cannot verify hidden facts or make an outcome certain. Keep observations separate from assumptions and revisit the interpretation when circumstances change.
Your practice
Practise this spread
Draw distinct cards to practise matching a meaning to a position. Read the prompts and compare them with the complete card meanings.
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