Future Tarot

Ed has faced some hard times in life and love, which manifest in his current state of mind. He views the woman of his dreams as unattainable. Our 6-card L-for-Love spread shares special insight on how Ed may change his future experience in love.

Ed requests a 6-card L-for-Love spread and asks: Will I get who I am pursuing?

Your Past Experience in Love – The Five of Rods – The Five of Rods shows some struggles in your past relationships. Your intense desire to be right at all costs and remain in control, combined with a strong woman, led the relationship down a path where it could simply not be sustained. Are you bringing these habits into your future with you, where they may not serve new or upcoming romantic relationships either? The card also indicates an emphasis on the physical in a relationship rather than the spiritual or a desire to find a life partner.

Serenity Bly adds: Wands equal fires of passion, inspiration, etc. It’s physical lusts and instant gratification, like the Devil.

Your Current Romantic State – The Tower – The Major Arcana the Tower represents a breaking down of walls. You want to – and would be best served – to destroy the demons of the past, change bad habits into positive attitudes, before moving forward in a relationship. Miss Michele gets the impression you feel as if great significance hinges on this woman you are pursuing right now. You know you must change in order to win her, but you’re not sure how to break those bad habits.

What You Want From Love – Seven of Cups - Right now, you feel as if what you want from love is-unattainable, as signified by the Daydream card, the Seven of Cups. You’re seeking the fairy tale romance, and the woman you asked about is your unicorn – ever elusive, but beautiful. You fear you’re not pure enough to win her.

What You NEED From Love – Queen of Swords - This card showed up in this spread as the woman you are pursuing. Clearly, your desire for her is so strong she’s showing up singularly as what you believe you need from a love relationship. However, she’s closed herself off to you romantically. Her sword is sharp and you fear she’ll use it if you get too close. In fact, though, the opposite of love is not hate, it’s apathy… and that’s what she’s offering you right now.

Serenity Bly adds: She’s a dominant force and he’s very certain he can’t catch her eye at this point. She’s focused elsewhere and ‘above’ him.

Why You Deserve Love – Two of Swords – Everyone deserves love and is worthy of all the good the Universe has to offer. It’s as simple as that, Ed. However, this card, with its blindfolded maiden, shows you are closing your eyes to what you have to offer in a relationship. Arms crossed in a protective stance, the person on the card in the Hanson-Roberts deck rebuffs advances. She feels she doesn’t deserve them because she’s too focused on protecting what she has.

Could you be protecting your pride, way of living, and even all your habits by pushing away love even as you yearn for it? Have you set your sights on a woman you feel is unattainable in order to avoid a true love relationship?

Your Romantic Future – Your Action Plan – The Emperor - Miss Michele leaves this one to Serenity Bly with her concise and accurate interpretation of the spread as a whole and the Emperor in particular.

Serenity says: The swords and the Emperor tie together. He’s fighting against her nature in his attempt to ‘capture’ her, his Unicorn. She really is out of reach and he might want to be the Emperor but I think he’ll find that attempting to lord over and above her instead of letting her take the lead will create more conflict.

Miss Michele adds: Remember, your future is not set… you create it. The act of requesting this tarot reading provides insight and knowledge you didn’t have before. Work on those “demons” in your past, seek equal footing with the woman you desire, and remember that you deserve love, and the future can manifest into something completely new – and better! Please come back and tell us how you’ve used this knowledge to make positive changes and build a loving and fulfilling relationship.

Last week, Miss Michele and I were tied up with other things and couldn’t host our usual Future-Tarot.com Tarot Chat (10am EST Wednesdays). Deb Wunder, a Future-Tarot writer, was there and was generous enough to fill in for us. Thank you Deb! Below is the reading Deb gave Tarot Chat regular, Wendy. And stay tuned today because Miss Michele and I will be here in a short while with this weeks Tarot Chat then later tonight (11pm EST) our very own Miss Michele will be giving free readings on RadioXShow!

[Wendy] So, do you read tarot as well?

[Deb] Yes, do you want me to read for you?

[Wendy] I won’t say no, I was hoping for a reading today. I think I’d like a general future reading if that’s okay with you. My husband and I want to start looking at buying our own house if that helps give direction?

[Deb] The first card is the Ten of Cups, or in my Native American Tarot Deck the 10 Vessels, that always indicates fulfillment and happiness. Things are actually pretty good where they are now and it’s not that you don’t like where you are living, but that you are both feeling it is time to move forward.

[Wendy] Absolutely.

[Deb] I get the sense that a new house will let you complete your family and that that’s part of what this desire is about.

[Wendy] That’s interesting because children have, at times, been in our discussions but nothing is set in concrete.

[Deb] The next card is the Eight of Cups (8 Vessels) which in my deck is labeled “Indolence”. I have always seen this more as ‘contemplation’ but, in this case, I think there is an element of over-thinking things. Over-thinking leads you to miss opportunities. It is kind of like not seeing the forest for the trees. Thinking it through before moving is not necessarily a bad thing, because it is important to have all the pieces in place.

[Wendy] Wow it’s amazing that you say that. I told hubby that I feel we’re missing opportunities. That’s a very good point.

[Deb] Don’t let yourself get paralyzed by that. The last card is the Six of Wands (6 of Pipes in my deck), which is labeled “Victory”. I think you will move, even if not in the next few months, and that it will be to the place that is absolutely right for you and your husband. Your new home allows you to achieve your real goals but as with all victories, there will be a cost. I don’t think it will be too large in your case but remember that winning the war may entail losing a battle or two. Keep persevering and you will make it to the other side.

[Wendy] That makes sense. Someone we know with medium capabilities recently told us that we keep missing opportunities because we are too caught up thinking of how to do things. We miss vital clues to progress on our paths. I’m trying to think of the way she worded it, oh, find the path to least resistance. She was saying that we were being our own worst enemies.

[Wendy] Thank you, again, for taking the time to give this reading.

During a recent Wednesday morning tarot chat, Lisa had a general inquiry about her future. She noted that money is tight and her husband has been cranky. Miss Michele drew three cards (as Serenity Bly also added her intuitive insights) to show Lisa that yes, things have been bad, but they will be getting better. Lisa has also been contemplating a business trip to a networking event and wants to know if it will be a financial and practical possibility. The cards seem to tell us that, yes, the trip WILL occur!

The Past: Tower
Near Future: Death
Possible Outcome: Six of Wands

[Miss Michele] Money tight and hubby being cranky–seems like you experienced some *major* upheaval leading to that. But… as always, the bad stuff paves the way for good. You need to let go of 1). Your doubts 2). aspects of your life that aren’t working.

[Serenity Bly] You’ve had some foundation shaking going on. Unexpected changes have rocked your sense of security (and I feel that your partner feels this more than you do – personality based, not that he’s had more ground shaking but that your personality is more “go with the flow” than his is.

[Lisa] He is headstrong & I’m easy going.

[miss michele] YES, Serenity. You read my mind. It was much more of a “tower moment” for your hubby, Lisa. But it’s up to you to help him mourn and then let it pass.
As it will… I don’t usually read reversals, but death is upside down and I feel that’s significant.

[Lisa] Yeah, loss of income in our business set us way behind, negotiating new mortgage…

[Miss Michele] The Death card is almost as if I can read it as the Hanged Man… viewing things from a different perspective, waiting a bit, patiently, while you plan ahead.

[Serenity Bly] The Death is a sacrifice, not a literal Death. To make this happen you are both giving up something that has meant a great deal to you. You are forced let go of something ELSE you had been hoping for.

[Lisa] Uncanny info. I love tarot!

[Miss Michele] YES, it seems you’re clinging to something that’s not serving you or hubby. You really DO need to let it go.

[Serenity Bly] I was about to say I feel like it’s a house and you said new mortgage. I actually get an emotional resistance but I think it’s based on my personal history and not specifically the reading.

[Lisa] We’re dealing with foreclosure.

[Miss Michele] I’d like to share an interpretation from one of my favorite sites… I often trust different resources to give me the meanings I need when I need it. http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/learn/reversals/death.shtml

[Serenity Bly] Perhaps he is still clinging, or you are, but to make this trip happen you BOTH have to let go of that house.

[Lisa] So much stuff is on the brink of resolution, either way, but yeah, moving on is hard.

[Miss Michele] Six of Wands always means brighter days ahead… And unless you go to the convention, you won’t be opening yourself up to the opportunities there.
[timelesslisa] hmmm, ok… true

[Miss Michele] Find a way. Put it out to the Universe that it’s your intention.

[Lisa] great insight

[Serenity Bly] The good news is that Six of Wands is bringing you some fantastic energy and momentum. After the initial pain and grief that comes from letting go you’ll be fired up and I feel like this relates mostly to your business. You’re pulling what you need toward you (or in the case of the trip going out to get it with both hands)… I just want to add something that comes following on my thoughts about these cards. I’m compelled to add, “Take care of yourself.”

[Lisa] I’m doing my best not to stress out, thanks so much!!! Amazing!

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In a recent Wednesday morning chat, Future-Tarot regular, Deb, had a general question about her future. Serenity drew the cards using her Mythic Tarot Deck.

[Serenity Bly] Do you have a formulated question Deb or just a general ‘future direction’?

[Deb] Hmmm. General, I think. It’s pretty clear that I’m headed back to learning things.

[Serenity Bly] *ponders* So, Deb… You’re going to have a baby. *grins wickedly*

[Deb] lol Not possible, though… and since the SO is in Florida, it would upset him no end.

[Miss Michele] Wait, no. She must have gotten my reading!! jk [Note: Miss Michele is not pregnant, only teasing!] Like when I read for the wrong Serenity.

[Serenity Bly] No, it’s her reading. The two proceeding cards are too much for her to be for you. While she doesn’t necessarily mean ‘pregnant’ I LOVE it when The Empress comes up in the future. She’s full of positive new beginnings and is the warm, loving, motherly energy that, if embraced, will completely turn around the not-so-nice cards of the past and present.

[Miss Michele] I can totally see you as the Empress, Deb.

[Deb] No, I’m the Queen of Swords. Always have been.

[Miss Michele] You are evolving… softening the edges.

[Deb] So, what cards?

[Serenity Bly] The past shows conflict and confusion. Mixed messages and deception, in the Eight of Swords. You’ve been hurt and perhaps feel you can’t trust as freely as you used to. Your faith, either in someone specific or people in general, has been rocked and you’re having to learn how to open up again.

It is interesting that I typed “having” then instead of “you’ve had”. Instinctively that means you’re still dealing with this into the present, with the Two of Swords. Two proceeding Swords leading into The Empress does, as Miss Michele suggested, indicate a softening.

For too long you’ve felt stuck in the middle of things and uncertain which way to go. I feel these cards are person specific so look to your near family and friends and evaluate any tensions that might exist in your relationships with them.

[Miss Michele] Serenity, can you describe the Two of Swords in your deck, please? I keep picturing the three. I know the Two of Swords indicates a need for balance. In my deck, (Hanson-Roberts) she’s a blindfolded girl, swords crossed.

[Serenity Bly] The Two of Swords IS a three, Miss Michele. Three people standing on a barren plain. The querent is in the middle as his closest friends fight it out over him. He’s covering his face, wanting to block out and ignore the tension when what he really needs to do is step into the situation with confidence and determination to settle the matter.

[Miss Michele] Diplomacy will be needed with that card, from that deck! It’s interesting how the deck affects the interpretation and reading. I’m sensing it may be a conflict with your supervisor–and the best way to deal with him is tap into your inner Empress.

[Serenity Bly] Coming back to the Empress in the future I feel she’s suggesting you treat the situation like a mother, or with a maternal hand. Gentle love blended with consistent boundaries.

[Deb] Which makes sense since what binds us is also often seen as supporting us.

[Miss Michele] YES!! You will NOT be captive much longer. Open your eyes to see things as they are, then visualize them as they should be. Make sure your actions are in harmony with your desires.

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It was lovely reading for Susie, who has the energy of a vibrant young lady in a learning and transition stage of her life. The next 12 months bring adversity but Susie stands up to it all with a powerful inner strength to come out achieving her dreams. Miss Michele relied on her go-to deck, Hanson-Roberts, for this reading.

August: Temperance: Susie is in a learning period, where she is learning balance, caring, sharing and equality. She’s undergoing a major life change – which may have actually prompted her desire for a tarot reading. She is on the right path with the steps she is taking, and will reap the rewards in September.

September: Four of Rods: Miss Michele is getting a strong vibe of a powerful romantic relationship, and possibly even an engagement in September, represented by the Four of Rods. The Knight of Pentacles as a clarification card, supports this notion. Knights bring a change in status, and this one shows that, moving into the future, Essie will be well-protected, financially-stable and in a much more mature partnership than any she’s experienced in the past.

October: Seven of Swords: Someone may not be straightforward with Susie. Her best bet is to walk away from those she can’t trust. It could be Susie, in fact, who is simply not acting like herself. Has the stress of wedding planning permitted Bridezilla to emerge, or are there other stressors in Susie’s life causing her to act out of character?

November:The Magician: The Magician indicates learning to manipulate your surroundings to your advantage. Susie is growing, and again, learning how to best influence people. When the Bridezilla act fails (and I’m using Bridezilla as a metaphor – it could be any situation in which Susie simply wants her way and doesn’t want to hear the other side), she uses diplomacy to her advantage. Susie may also be learning a new skill to advance her career.

December:Eight of Rods: The Eight of Rods frequently heralds a new job, purchase of a home, or other significant event. Actions move swiftly, leaving Susie with little time to think before she gets exactly what she hoped for. This card also signifies the whirlwind nature of the holidays; Susie will be able to accomplish everything she takes on, with none of that dreaded holiday burn-out.

January: The Tower: The new year brings a Tower moment for Susie, when everything she knows seemingly comes crashing down around her. It’s important to remember, in times like this, that the old guard *must* fall away to make room for new, better opportunities. When one door closes, a window opens — and all those other clichés! Miss Michele also hopes that, with warning that this situation is coming, Susie will have a better chance of handling it. After all, bad things are no fun, but it’s even worse when you’re blindsided. This card could also indicate a complete change in Susie’s thought processes, the next level of her growth. There’s no reason to dread the new year.

February: Five of Cups: January’s “Tower moment” leaves Susie feeling emotionally empty, depressed and distraught. She feels lonely and unsure where to turn. But she’ll get through it.

March: Strength: In March, Susie finds the strength to face everything the Universe has tossed at her in the past few months. She pushes through and comes out a stronger woman for the experience. Miss Michele loves this card, the pure love of the woman petting the lion. The woman in the card gets her strength through unconditional love, a true spiritual and metaphysical acceptance of everything in the world. Hang in there, Susie, you are the woman in the card and you can do it all!

April: Six of Pentacles: April finds Susie feeling stronger and more sure-footed. She’s receiving the rewards she has deserved for her hard work and persistence. Now, she finds it extremely important to be just and fair in her dealings with others. Her fortune will be doled out to those who deserve it.

May: Nine of Pentacles: After such a rough new year, May brings Essie greater fortune and more confidence. Susie is beginning to get in touch even more with her feminine side. Pregnancy may be on her mind, which is supported by the Empress, the overview card for this 12-month time period. Logically placed following the Six of Pentacles, the Nine of Pentacles is a card of “reaping what you sow,” and the Universe owes Susie some very good things.

June: The Lovers: This card often indicates a choice. In this case, however, it indicates a true (and very deep) love relationship. It’s the honeymoon before the wedding. It’s romance and roses. It supports the “fertility” cards in this spread indicating a move toward procreation.

July: Three of Cups: The Three of Cups, like the earlier Four of Cups, can indicate a celebration or a wedding. Miss Michele is reading this card very literally and exactly in that way. If Susie isn’t a June bride, July may be the month.

Overview: The Empress: One of several “fertility cards” in the deck and in this spread, the emphasis this year is not only on Susie actually bearing a child, but also on her building and growing her own world and her family. It’s so inspiring and fun to read about a young woman in this stage of her life.

That Tower card seems extremely out of place in the beginning of 2010 but, not surprisingly, Susie uses her strength, intelligence and all she has learned in the six months prior to overcome the surprising news of change.

Cards: Two cups, three pentacles, two rods, 6 major arcane – The preponderance of Major Arcana show an extremely significant transition year for Susie

Miss Michele and Serenity Bly wish her all the best and hopes she will check back and let us know how the next 12 months are going.