One vendor claimed to have received more than 16,000 orders for career-related tarot card readings. — Unsplash pic Summary Amid stagnant labor markets in the United States and Europe, online vendors are increasingly offering "career spells," claiming to aid in job acquisition, interview success, and promotions. With unemployment rates at around four percent in the U.S. and six percent in the EU, specialized marketplaces feature over 1,000 listings for such spells. These services, ranging from tarot card readings to manifestation rituals, have garnered significant demand and varied pricing, with some offerings reaching up to €1,070 for personalized energy rituals to boost career prospects. First Published: Sunday, 26 Jul 2026 9:00 PM MYT MOSCOW, July 26 — Online vendors in the United States and Europe are increasingly offering so-called “career spells” that allegedly help people find jobs, pass job interviews or secure promotions amid stagnant labour markets, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.Unemployment in the US has remained above four per cent for the past two years, after staying consistently below that level for several years.Meanwhile, the European Union’s labour market has stagnated for three consecutive years, with unemployment holding at around six per cent after nearly a decade of steady declines.Against this backdrop, vendors on specialised online marketplaces are offering a wide range of “career spells,” with more than 1,000 such listings on one platform alone.Some service providers have attracted significant demand.One vendor has received more than 16,000 orders for career-related tarot card readings, while another has performed nearly 14,000 “manifestation” rituals intended to help clients find jobs.Many also offer services claiming to “unlock the key to career success”, with around 2,000 customer reviews.Prices vary widely. Some vendors offer protection against negative influences in the workplace for US$4.50, while others charge US$16 for interview success rituals or US$60 for spells aimed at securing a “dream job.”The most expensive service identified by RIA Novosti is offered in Europe: a personalised energy ritual to boost career success, priced at €1,070 euros (about RM4,980). — Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti