Should I keep going? Three cards on effort and letting go

Ten of Swords, Eight of Pentacles reversed, Ace of Pentacles reversed: cards for talking about effort and unmet hopes. Whether to go on depends on real conditions.

Ten of Swords: hopes that didn't come true

You hoped a deal would go through or someone would give you an answer, and it didn't turn out that way. The Ten of Swords can describe that pain, and also reminds us to check where things actually stand now.

Eight of Pentacles reversed: a lot of work, limited results

This is a time to check: does the method need adjusting? Is the time you've spent in proportion to what you've got back? What do you still need to learn? You don't necessarily have to give up the whole thing; you might change how you do it first.

Ace of Pentacles reversed: the start you imagined hasn't taken shape yet

When a new opportunity or promise isn't confirmed yet, check the terms and details before deciding how much to put in. Especially where money is involved, you shouldn't judge by the cards alone.

First write down your reasons for continuing

Do you still see good reasons to do it, or are you only reluctant to stop because you've already spent so much time? If you continue, how much more are you willing to put in? At what point will you reassess?

These questions are good to discuss, but buying and selling investments still has to be decided on real data and professional advice. A reading won't give you stock tips, and won't decide for you whether to stay or go.

Card images are the public-domain Rider–Waite–Smith deck (1909).