Should I Start a Side Project This Year? And What's the Best Way to Begin?

As the city's noise fades into the deep night, you find yourself at your desk once again. Though exhausted from a long day at the office, you strangely don't feel like sleeping. It's because in a corner of your heart, a small spark of desire to start 'something of your own' refuses to go out.

Look at your hands. The 'Page of Pentacles' card appears. You are now holding a very precious seed. It may seem clumsy and small for now, but this idea certainly holds realistic value. What you need right now isn't a grandiose business plan, but a pure curiosity that treasures this small possibility.

But behind hope, practical worries always rush in like waves. The 'Two of Pentacles'—can you see the figure standing precariously, juggling two coins? You can't let go of your main job, but you also want to pursue this new endeavor. Balancing these two can feel as dizzying and difficult as dancing on rough waves.

Trying to do everything perfectly only makes you feel rushed. 'What if I fail?' 'What if it affects my work at the company?' You're bound to get seasick on a constantly rocking boat. The anxiety you feel right now might not be from a lack of ability, but from trying to hold onto too much at once.

At this moment, the Tarot quietly offers a solution with the 'Eight of Pentacles.' Let go of the hope for a stroke of luck. Instead of flashy success, what's needed is the attitude of an 'artisan' who sits quietly at their desk, meticulously crafting one pentacle. What ultimately calms the great waves is a sincere, daily routine.

Even just 30 minutes a day is enough. Don't compare yourself to others; focus on adding one more thing than yesterday. That seemingly tedious, repetitive process will eventually make you an expert that no one can shake. Your pace is not slow at all.

A soft, blue dawn light seeps through the window. The night of worry has passed, and now your project is on a concrete path. I sincerely cheer for your new beginning, as you move forward with balance and without haste. You are already prepared.