How To Grow This August, Based On Tarot + Myers-Briggs
The MBTI, or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, is an assessment that is designed to helping people understand their temperament / personality.
It is based on mapping against four binary concepts to create 16 types, which can be used to describe a person’s preferences. The MBTI dovetails nicely with the archetypal stories that are told by the Tarot.
Each personality type would have different questions to ask and answers to explore when engaging with Tarot.
INTJ
The Question: What should I center in developing a long-term strategy?
The Card: Ace of Cups, Reversed.
You should center new relationships, new feelings, and new friendships. Understanding the strategies and goals of your current network and expanding it will be a powerful ally in creating an effective long-term strategy.
INTP
The Question: What is a way for me to expand my knowledge in a unique and interesting way?
The Card: 5 of Swords.
Be honest – about your strategy, limitations, and interests. Build your confidence in addition to your skills. Perhaps it is depth on a topic, instead of breadth of knowledge, that you are really seeking.
ENTJ
The Question: How can I become a better leader?
The Card: 4 of Swords, Reversed.
You are at risk of burning yourself out, and it’s important to remember the adage about sharpening the saw. You need to take a break. Rest now – there are large changes ahead, and your leadership will be badly needed.
ENTP
The Question: How can I find the most interesting problems to solve?
The Card: The 4 of Wands.
The best problems to solve will be found through competition! Seek out others who are doing what you want to do, and give it a try. With your problem-solving abilities, you’re bound to see something that others haven’t.
INFJ
The Question: How can I best find my purpose so I can show others the way?
The Card: The Moon, Reversed.
The answers are within, and the path you will need to take is one that is not commonly tread. Be fearless in exploring the subconscious depths. Being aware of just how deep those depths can be will help you navigate them successfully.
INFP
The Question: How can I create a purposeful life?
The Card: 8 of Pentacles.
Focus on enjoying the hard work. Cultivate your spiritual goals through finding satisfaction in the process and your industrious application of skill. It is through perseverance that the best outcome can be achieved. You’ll ultimately reap the rewards through dedication to your craft.
ENFJ
The Question: How can I better lead others?
The Card: The Chariot, reversed.
Balance and harmony can best be achieved through steadfast focus and disciplined momentum. Be mindful that deepening connections can be a bumpy path. When helping others excel it’s important to understand where they are, and how it relates to where you are.
ENFP
The Question: How can I best nurture the personal growth needed to find new opportunities?
The Card: 8 of Swords.
Hold tight. Instead of choosing relentless growth, take some time to foster healing. You might be feeling stuck. Instead of seeking a new opportunity, look for the opportunity to let go of a harmful narrative or something that is holding you back.
ISTJ
The Question: Where can I focus in order to best achieve my long-term goals?
The Card: The Sun, Reversed.
Success and abundance are with you, if you’re willing to see it. Seek the inspiration you need to continue shining your light into the world. Let go of your self-doubt and negative self-talk. Recognize and embrace how far you’ve come and how well you’ve done.
ISFJ
The Question: How can I nurture those I love while balancing what I need?
The Card: 2 of Pentacles.
Juggling and multitasking is hard. Nurturing yourself and others requires a near-impossible sense of equilibrium. In order for you to help others, you will need to keep yourself healthy. That means dedicating some of your time to focus on the task of maintaining that delicate yet vital balance.
ESTJ
The Question: How can I invest my time to best suit my long-term goals?
The Card: 3 of Pentacles.
Cooperation, collaboration, and hard work are the way forward. To achieve your long-term goals, your talents and skills are best applied to a group working together towards a larger purpose. Teamwork really does make the dream work.
ESFJ
The Question: How can I get the best support so I can help my community the most?
The Card: Strength.
The sort of work you are doing requires courage, and lots of it. Your graceful leadership is effective and inspirational to those around you. Your ability to bring compassion to even the most difficult of moments will motivate them to emulate you.
ISTP
The Question: How can I best apply my skills in a way that enhances my personal freedom?
The Card: 3 of Wands.
You’ve already done so much of the work. You’ve thought big. You’ve planned, you’ve toiled, you’ve sacrificed and learned. All that is left is being confident of what you’ve built, and allowing it to come to fruition. Your horizons are about to expand!
ISFP
The Question: How can I best find and express joy?
The Card: 8 of Cups.
Sometimes finding joy is about knowing what to walk away from. Something has been bringing you down – the negativity is holding you back. Choose yourself. Walking away from things that don’t serve you allows you to open new doors and gives you the energy to explore new possibilities.
ESTP
The Question: What’s the best place for me to dedicate energy to get the most value?
The Card: The Star.
You are on the right path, and should get out of your own way and let your light show you the way. You have seen yourself through tough experiences and healed from your past. Recognize that you are enough, and allow yourself the hope and optimism that you know the right way forward.
ESFP
The Question: How can I best find and share joy?
The Card: The Magician, Reversed.
You have everything you need to manifest what you desire: the resources, the skill, the enthusiasm. Be careful that you don’t burn so bright you burnout – the most important and precious resource for your endeavors is your own energy.