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Gearing up for my appearance at 11 PM tonight on the RadioX Show, I drew a card of the day. I drew the Six of Pentacles. The interesting thing about this card is that as I drew it, I had an e-mail opened on my computer screen regarding the Relay for Life American Cancer Society fundraiser.

And I reached a conclusion. For the month of March, all money from the purchase of tarot readings from Miss Michele will be donated to the ACS Relay for Life.

The Six of Pentacles, in a word, indicates “charity.” But it’s not wanton “I’ll give to anyone who asks” charity. The balanced scale in the main character’s hand indicates “charity with justice,” showing a philosophy of “God helps those who help themselves.”

I can think of few charities more worthy than the American Cancer Society. My niece is participating in the Relay for Life event late this April and is trying to raise at least $100. Her mother (my sister) successfully battled lymphoma several years ago. We (my sister and I) lost our mother to cancer in 1996.

I am  going to make a small donation to help my niece reach her $100 goal. But I wish I could give more.

That’s when I decided that for the month of March, money from any Miss Michele readings will be donated directly to the American Cancer  Society Relay for Life.

Since there are only a few days left in February, I’m beginning this now, so please order your reading below!

Miss Michele is trying–really, she is–to get in the habit of posting regularly, beyond readings for our customers.

I can’t guarantee a Card of the Day, but I’ll shoot for every other day. This complements Serenity Bly’s card of the week posts.

Miss Michele knew this morning was going to be a challenge when our new wireless router refuses to be… wireless. The Page of Swords confirmed it.

This card refers to challenges and learning opportunities. (And aren’t all challenges really learning opportunities?) Things may not be what I expected them to be, but I will use all the tools in my power to prevail.

I am going to want to give up–because it would be easier that way–but I won’t. This manifested this morning when I learned I only had two options to place my laptop and still be connected to the Internet.  I said, “Maybe I just won’t work today.” But my husband convinced me to give it a shot and things are going well at the desk.

But I’m expecting additional work challenges today… it will require self-discipline and a sense of humor to keep going, but I will, in the end, realize I’m stronger and more capable than I thought.

Overview: This year marks a period of change for you. It is a year of big ideas tempered with careful contemplation. In numerology, 2009 is a “number 11″ year, and your thematic card for the year is also an 11—the Major Arcana, Justice. You are extremely spiritual and will continue that path in 2009, but I also see a lack of justice in your life.

You will feel that others are getting what you want and deserve and won’t understand why. You believe strongly in people “paying their dues” and this will manifest in 2009. You asked about an old flame coming back into your life… he will, but you will be over-thinking the relationship. Does some part of you want him back only to reject him? You’re more focused on wealth, learning, spiritual development and even manipulation than love in the first half of the year.

January: You seem to be over-thinking everything, as shown by the presence of The Hermit. This careful introspection may be what you need, but be aware of overanalysis.

February: The month of The Magician; you are learning to manipulate your skills and powers (and other people) to your advantage. This is not a bad thing, necessarily. The world is in front of you, and yours for the taking. You don’t quite capitalize on your talents, however…

Come March, the Ten of Swords shows that you are extremely tired, physically and emotionally exhausted. You’re weary of the games you’ve been playing with your lover, and it’s becoming hard to trust.

April: The spring, however, brings good news and change in the form of the Knight of Pentacles in April. New developments in your career put romance on the back burner. You may be contemplating an academic course… I feel a strong pull toward learning in 2009 for you.

May: The Ten of Pentacles brings enhanced wealth, career success and even joyous family times. All the tens in this reading (three out of four in the minors!) shows you are very near the end of a spiritual cycle, bringing with it career success, material gain, and increased social status. The only thing missing—pointedly—is the Ten of Cups, which would mark an ongoing relationship.

In June, something you hadn’t seen will be brought to light with the Eight of Swords. You will come to the conclusion that you were closing your eyes to some significant piece of information.

July brings the Seven of Cups, the Daydream card. You begin to realize that if you can dream it, you can do it. You begin putting the plans in place for a trip, journey or perhaps even a move. It could be that getting away from it all, for a fresh start, could be exactly what you need!

August: The Chariot, the card of travel and yet another seven. Like 11, the number 7 is steeped in mysticism. It is a number of introspection and thought. If you plan things out properly, your move or trip will go well, without incident, and even pave the path to new opportunities in your life.

September brings a new love with the Two of Cups. With your past lover gone from your life once again, the door is open for new romantic possibilities, as well as friendships and joyous social occasions and celebrations.

October is characterized by lots of work in the Ten of Rods. You are carrying a huge burden, and believe it is yours to carry in order to get what you want. This is, again, the theme of Justice manifesting. “You reap what you sow” may be the theme of the year, and you can certainly turn your hard work into positive rewards.

The Major Arcana, The Emperor, carries his message for you in November. The Emperor, like the Magician, shows your control over your environment. On your 2009 tarot journey, you are learning not only to control yourself but others… in a good way. However, toward the end of the year the burden is getting too heavy to bear… the Ten of Rods, Four of Pentacles (December’s card) and the Emperor combine to show this. Can you relinquish some of your hard work and the resulting rewards for peace of mind and fun?

The year ends in December with the Four of Pentacles. While it’s been a prosperous year for you, it may be a good time to think about the less fortunate. What you give away will be returned, multiplied by 10. Give love to the Universe, and that’s what you will receive back. In 2009, you are sending out hard work, intelligence, teaching and learning… and in return, you grow along your spiritual path as well as reap material gains.