Future Tarot

Hi again, Miss Michele , I’m addicted to your readings. I’ve got a whole new query and I’d love to hear what your cards have to say.

I recently began contemplating an interesting move. It would only be a few blocks away, into the house my mother is about to leave. I’m far from completely decided, would it be a wise move? Does it make sense to sell the house I am currently in?

Thanks for your input, I’m looking forward to sharing what comes up in the cards.
–Rebecca Laffar-Smith

Miss Michele did a three-card spread for Rebecca, and the cards are pretty clear cut! It is entirely Rebecca’s choice, but the Tarot shows that if she makes the move, it will be a straightforward, profitable business deal and will go smoothly!

The past, or heart of the matter, is represented by the Six of Pentacles. Rebecca is being given an equitable deal, which would help both herself and her mother. She has the opportunity to “tip the scales” in her favor, financially… but is undecided.

The Ace of Pentacles in the near future, shows, quite literally, a hand offering a coin. The Tarot is telling Rebecca to take this deal! She’ll be offered what her house is worth, and the transaction will go well. Rebecca will get everything she needs to make the deal go smoothly.

The Ace of Wands in the outcome show that things will move quickly. The dual Aces in this reading show this is a big opportunity in Rebecca’s life that she would be wise to take. The new house may have better Feng Shui and energy than her current dwelling; creativity will thrive there.

Auria Cortes is taking advantage of the last four days of the New Year Spread sale.

It will be a balanced year, with lots of action and activity in the areas of career and learning. As is a Universal theme this year, things will get done for Auria–not considered, not planned, but accomplished!

Miss Michele is struck by one particular card in this reading, the Devil in July. For some reason, this card resonated with Miss Michele from the second she pulled it. She double-checked Auria’s blog, because, although she didn’t know why, she had a feeling this card had a very different meaning from the standard interpretation, and the answer might be found there.

The working title of Auria’s book is The Devil’s Playground. This fact was buried deep in Miss Michele’s subconscious. Looking at the card surrounding it, Miss Michele is going to jump ahead and say Auria will complete her novel in July.

But let’s start at the beginning.

January – It’s been a month of rapid, unexpected change for Auria, exemplified by the Ace of Swords. 2008 is a significant year for many people; more so than any other year in recent history, there was a marked change in the Universe’s energy from 2007 to 2008. People around me have seen it… I’ve never witnessed so many people sticking to their New Year’s Resolutions!

This same energy is strong in Auria’s life this year, and it all started with the Ace of Swords, a struggle to start a new project or switch directions (quite unexpectedly) on an existing endeavor.

February – The launch in January leads, not surprisingly, to new opportunities and new responsibilities, with the Knight of Pentacles. Knights can represent, quite literally, a person coming into your life to spark this change, or the end of a long-term condition to enter the new phase of a journey.

March – March brings Auria with an important choice to make in her life. The lack of cups in the reading tells Miss Michele this is not related to love, but in the overall way Auria lives her life and makes her income. Her very political, moral and sociological beliefs may be called into question, and she will have to either defend or deny everything she has stood for in her life.

April – April’s card, the Seven of Wands supports the Lover’s meaning, and, following 6 to 7, shows the continuation of this cycle. Auria may find herself battling with colleagues or co-workers, but it won’t be for naught. She will come out a changed woman.

May – In May, she emerges from the fight battle-scarred but stronger for it, shown by the Nine of Wands. Victorious, in fact, for the moment. But the cause of the fight (and Miss Michele wants to say this fight is an ongoing feud with someone very close to Auria) still haunts.

June – Auria is haunted because there’s something she’s still not seeing about the situation, represented in the haunting 8 of Swords card. The powerful image depicts a woman bound and blindfolded. Auria feels trapped by convention, perhaps by someone who started arguing against her chosen lifestyle in the Spring.

July – In context, now the Devil makes even more sense. The card of debauchery and immorality (or merely that which society frowns upon) Auria will feel tempted to say, “the heck with it all!” and do what she believes is right, go back to what she fought so hard for and follow it through to fruition. As noted earlier, she could reach a major turning point in her novel, either completing or selling the manuscript. If she gets a request from an agent to see the full manuscript, this will mean a lot to Auria (more than any non-writer would understand!)

August – The Six of Pentacles indicates Auria will finally get money, or a raise, she has been waiting for. But money’s not that important to Auria–as long as she has enough to live, she’s happy. She’ll donate to a charity, or donate time to charitable causes, or buy practical but appreciated for those close to her.

September – In September, Auria finds the inner Strength necessary to finally leave all the conflict of the Spring and Summer behind her. She’ll forgive those who wronged her and find greater compassion moving forward.

October – October will find Auria busy, juggling multiple projects, shown by the Two of Pentacles. It could indicate she’s still on the fence about a major life decision… now is not yet the time to make the move, but weigh all your options and consider the consequences.

November – November will bring happiness and fulfillment, with the only Cup card in this entire spread. The Ten of Cups indicates support from family and close friends, which Auria will need as she exits one phase of her life to enter another.

December – The holidays are a time of learning for Auria, as the Three of Pentacles shows up. She’ll be studying to decide on her next phase of life/project, and may even be feeling emptiness after having completed her novel, which took up so much of her life for so long.

The overall theme for the year is shown in the Page of Wands, an active little messenger. This will be the year Auria takes on any challenge, grabs life with both hands, nurtures her creativity and brushes self-doubt aside!

Please come back and let us know how things go, Auria, and thank you!

Miss Michele isn’t trying to work her way through the deck in order, but the Three of Cups is today’s daily throw!

Today’s energy, once again, will focus on celebration and relaxation, although I know I want to finish up several projects in order to be able to focus on interviews on Monday.

It makes sense, as I can practically feel the love in the house this weekend–we are just enjoying each other’s company, not talking a lot, just liking the chance to be in the same room together on our respective computers.

Since today’s entry is short, I want to remind everyone that time is running out to get your 13-card reading for 2008 at the special discounted price of $10. Miss Michele will introduce a new special for February shortly!

Today’s card happens to be one of Miss Michele’s favorites: the Two of Cups. Representing partnerships, cooperation, and romance, this card is perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Although I have a lot of work to get done, the overall day will be filled with closeness and a good balance of leisure and accomplishment. It means my projects will get completed and networking efforts will be successful.

This is a pleasant change from the abundance of recent “work” cards, although I’ve noticed a shift from Pentacles and Wands to Cups lately.

Miss Michele didn’t have to pull a daily card today… the Tarot did it on its own.

Miss Michele left her Hanson Roberts deck sitting face up on the table and noticed the Nine of Swords on top. She shuffled for the daily draw, and the Knight of Cups fell out.

She tucked him back in and drew a card. Nine of Swords.

She put the card back in the deck, pondered it, and began to start another reading. The first card she drew? Knight of Cups.

These are the cards for today and indicate a new opportunity that Miss Michele’s alter ego is afraid to take. She fears the project may lead to sleepless nights and added anxiety if she gets involved. Worse, it could lead to a repeat of certain “character types” from her past.

She’ll take this project, but only on her terms.