Future Tarot

In a recent Tarot Chat we had a querent who had recently experienced a very painful event in her life. During her reading I felt compelled to suggest a White Light Healing Visualization.

Many of us experience challenges in our own lives and I wanted to take this opportunity to share this visualization with all of you. May the white light of love, healing, and protection fill you in every moment and may peace and well-being come in with every breath.

A White Light Healing Visualization

First, make your physical body comfortable. You may prefer to sit upright or lay down. You may choose to be in a chair, on a bed, or on the floor. Be however you feel safest and most comfortable.

You do not need a great deal of time for this meditation. You could allow yourself to linger in it thirty minutes, an hour, or choose to go to sleep to it and exist in this healing space all night. But if you can only spare a few minutes at a time, those few minutes are long enough. The meditation itself, once you have become familiar with it through practice, can be done in less than a minute and how long you spend in each moment is entirely up to you. Listen to your heart and let it guide you. You’ll find yourself naturally choosing to stay in some places or speed through others and the places you linger are where you most need to be in that moment.

As you rest, comfortably, seek within yourself. Feel your physical body as it right now. Wiggle your toes and fingers. Close your eyes. Feel each breath you take fill your lungs with air. Feel your arms grow heavy, feel the muscles relax. Feel your legs, your calves, your thighs, feel your hips grow heavy. Feel your body sinking into a greater sense of calm and peace. Feel each muscle stretch and relax.

Now that you are comfortable, picture yourself sitting comfortably in a clearing. Under you are soft green grasses, and around you are trees and flowers. This is a beautiful garden, you’re safe and secluded here, it is your own private place where no one can intrude. You can invite others into this place and they will come when you ask them to but if you choose to be alone in this place no one will bother you.

As you sit there, on the cool grass, feel the warm sunlight stream through the trees. Feel the breeze caress your skin. Listen as that breeze ruffles the leaves. Smell the glorious scents around you. Taste the fresh air. Listen to the sounds you can hear. This garden is your garden and it will always look and feel exactly as you want it to. Take a moment to simply be in this place.

The sunlight gently warms your skin. In your mind’s eye, close your eyes and tilt your face toward the light. As you rest there, imagine light filling the clearing, feel the soft white light of healing energy gather around you, like the sunlight. This energy comes from everywhere, it’s drawn from the trees and flowers, it’s drawn from the grass and the earth beneath you, it’s drawn from the sky and the breeze and the air. It gathers around you in a glowing orb of white light, completely surrounding your body.

Allow the light to grow around you, enveloping you within it. Inside you breathe easily, you feel a gentle warmth on your skin, you feel the soft breeze moving through the light, you hear the beautiful sounds of nature around you, you smell the fresh, clean scents. Know that everything that exists within this light is positive and giving. It nourishes you. And within this light all sense of shadow fades.

Now, while the light surrounds you, seek out the pain and hurt within you and allow light to fill those places. Watch and feel the darkness and the shadows within you fill with glorious white light. See the darkness and shadows disappear as the light fills those places. Feel the light coming into you, filling every emptiness. Feel it flood the pores of your skin, feel it envelop the sockets of your eyes, feel it fill your lungs with every breath, feel it flood into your stomach and internal organs, feel its warmth loosen every muscle in your body, feel it healing you, soothing you, calming you. Let the light completely fill and surround you. Exist in the light, be with it for as long as you need to be in this moment.

You may choose to linger in this healing energy for as long as you wish. This sense of healing and love may be all you need at this time. When you are ready, invite into this space anyone you want to reconnect with. You may have lost a loved one, a pet, a child, a parent, a friend. Call them to you in this place and see them come to you. Greet them with open arms, embrace them and draw them into the white light that surrounds you. You may see that person now as an infant or child, clinging tightly to you as you hold them in your arms. They may be a teenager or young adult. This being may simply be a colored light, some other form, or you may simply feel and know that they are there with you.

This being exists to you in whatever way you can most comfortably be with them in this moment. However they appear to you, know that they are this being, and that you can be with them and hold them in this place for as long as you need to do so. While you are here, surrounded by the white light of love and healing you can embrace this being, feel their devoted, unwavering, unconditional love. You can, if you choose, spend time with one loved one and then the another, or be with more than one at a time, harmoniously, together. Know that their love is unconditional and they will come to you in this place whenever you ask them to.

In your arms, you can come to know them. Learn that their souls are at peace and that they hold no blame or sadness in their hearts. Feel their love surrounding you, joining with the light to fill you in every inch of your body. Spend as long as you need to here with them and know that even when you leave this place they are with you. This light of energy and healing, and their love and presence is with you always. You can choose to be in this space for as long as it suits you.

When you are ready, feel the warmth of love and light that still surrounds you. Feel the soft grass beneath you, listen to the rustling leaves, feel the breeze, hear the gentle sounds of nature. In your mind’s eye, see the beautiful garden around you. know that the light still surrounds you and with it you see all things clearly. See your loved ones as they appear to you now and know that they are safe and protected. See them held within their own white lights and guided by the loving hand of their spirit guides. Know that while they are with you always, they are cared for by the loving hands of spirit. They are safe and cherished.

Feel welcome to enjoy your garden for as long as you would like to do so. Explore and relax here. Allow yourself to feel the grass beneath you and the breeze on your skin. Smell the beautiful scents and taste the fresh cool air in this place. See the glorious flowers and trees around you and know that whenever you choose to come to this place it will be exactly as you want it to be and in this place you are always safe and protected.

If you feel it is time to return, or you are waking from having fallen asleep, take a moment to give thanks to your sanctuary and to spirit for this opportunity to connect and heal. Now, feel your physical body as it truly is. Feel your legs on the bed, chair, or floor. Feel your arms, heavy and relaxed, feel your thoughts light and at peace. Feel your lungs fill with air with each breath. Wiggle your toes and fingers then slowly open your eyes.

Take a couple of minutes to adjust as you feel the world around you. Reach with your mind and spirit and feel the white light still surrounding you, still filling you. Wrap it around your soul like a blanket as you go about the rest of your day.

Move slowly when you first come out of this meditation, and drink a glass of water. As I said earlier, you can take as long as you need to, or you can do this visualization in a spare moment. You can follow this visualization as often as you wish and know that the white light of love, healing, and protection surrounds you always. You are never without it and while you can embrace this visualization to truly see it and feel it, and to reconnect and feel at one and at peace, you are never without these things in every moment.

[Cyn] Thanks for your time. It’s the usual sort of question- will a significant other enter into my life in the next few months?

[Serenity Bly] Oh, yay! Relationship question to tie off the night’s chat. I love keeping the balance. Have we got three cards for Cyn’s relationship prospects?

[Miss Michele] No, I drew 10 of Pentacles again and it did NOT feel right. I’m getting similar cards… Serenity, can you draw? I’m just not trusting the deck…

[Serenity Bly] Ok, just a sec then, they’re over –> THERE.

[Miss Michele] I’m sorry Cyn. I’m getting cards that I feel aren’t meant for you, if that makes sense. And rather than give a faulty reading we can have Serenity draw.

[Cyn] That sounds fine. There’s a lot to be said for intuition.

[Serenity Bly] Oh, Ace of Pentacles jumper!

[Miss Michele] The Ace of Pentacles for Cyn… I’d say that shows a focus on career and finance rather than actively looking for love.

[Cyn] I have been focused a lot on my career the past year

[Serenity Bly] Ok, these cards look around about right. In the past you had a King of Pentacles, but he wasn’t everything you thought he was. He was a sound provider who was very earthy and probably worked too hard. But he wasn’t particular affectionate or giving so, now you’re on your own again.

[Cyn] I was hoping things would turn towards finding a mate. Yes, the man was more of a friend than anything else. And you’re right- he was a taker, and very stubborn.

[Serenity Bly] More recently, you’ve been looking at yourself, your own motivations, examining who you are, what you truly want and what you offer to others. The Page of Cups does this in a rather self absorbed way, it’s like you can’t see others while you’re own reflection is in the way. And you might have been looking for love, trying to find someone who is a reflection of who YOU are, not an equal that will balance your strengths and weaknesses with his own.

[Miss Michele] What are the other cards?   

[Serenity Bly] In the future, the Four of Wands points to a new adventure. Instead of focusing on love and romance you’re living life. You’re probably spending more time with your friends and are (or about to be) excited by a new opportunity or seeing an old opportunity in a new way.

[Cyn] Well, this does give me something to think about.

[Serenity Bly] MM, any thoughts on the reversal of a Four of Wands? I’m trying to wrap my head around what additional meaning it gives the card to have it come out backwards.

[Jen] Reversed/inverted can sometimes be a new beginning.

[Miss Michele] I don’t usually read reversals, but I’d say there may be a delay to commitment. Because Four of Wands IS often a marriage, engagement or other celebration. But I feel like her celebrating, in this case, is delaying the commitment Cyn really seeks.

[Cyn] So I need to rein in the partying? (Because we librarians know how to party…)

[Miss Michele] Only when you meet the person.   

[Serenity Bly] I think the reversal indicates that sense of delay, as MM points out. Instead of leaping into it like The Fool would, you’re given time to think about what you’re doing.

[Cyn] Ah, so perhaps there is a person?

[Miss Michele] Becuase conventional wisdom tells us you’re doing exactly the right thing to invite romance into your life.   

[Serenity Bly] *chuckles* Actually, I think it’s encouraging the partying. But not as a means for developing a relationship. It’s a reminder that you have time to enjoy life NOW, and get serious later.

[Miss Michele] Having fun, focusing on yourself…but there’s a mindset there, where you need to be OPEN to a relationship. Watch out for the pack of girls in the corner, that the guys are afraid to approach, you know?

[Cyn] I understand, not to be too judgmental, to exercise good sense.

[Serenity Bly] Oh, that’s a good point. About the ‘pack of girls’.

[Miss Michele] I think that’s where the page of cups comes in, too. It’s the ladies preening in the corner, looking out for their sisters… Guys will approach women in groups of 2 – 3, no more. I actually heard that on a radio show. Someone did a study.

[Serenity Bly] And yes, have fun but don’t go into it with expectations. There is nothing wrong with experiencing that “girl-power” and unity now. But the environment you’re in isn’t necessarily the right one to attract the kind of man you want.

[Cyn] It would be intimidating for a guy. Who wants to be turned down in front of an audience?

[Miss Michele] Yes. And having our girls around gives the ladies more bravery to turn down the guy.

[Serenity Bly] The other thing is, if you’re ready for commitment and seriousness, that man probably isn’t out partying.

[Miss Michele] If you’re alone or with one friend and a guy is chatting you up, it’s like, what have you got to lose… let him buy you a drink. But if he’s pulling you away from the fun time, you’ll think twice.

[Cyn] And I’m not a partier. That’s why I’m having problems finding someone.

[Serenity Bly] Then maybe it’s an invitation to get out there. Let your hair down and socialize. Enjoy it from a social aspect, with a female friend or two.

[Miss Michele] I think that party card/delays is saying something here… it’s totally fine to keep partying if you’re getting fulfillment and enjoyment from that. Nothing wrong with that. BUT if you want a relationship… join other things.

[Serenity Bly] *nods* Yes, that’s what it sounds like it comes down to.

[Miss Michele] Groups that take part in similar hobbies you like, art shows, whatever…

[Cyn] So I’ll get back out there and see what I can do. Things are going well otherwise… but it would be nice to just see things fall into place. But that takes the challenge out of things, doesn’t it?

[Serenity Bly] Yes, put yourself out there, but don’t look for all the traits you already see in yourself. Keep an eye out for those you might normally look past. Because he may not be someone you’d normally consider.

[Cyn] Well, I thank both of you very much for the reading. It was very insightful- especially that part about looking for someone like myself instead of someone who will compliment me.

[Serenity Bly] Our pleasure Cyn. Check out our site http://www.future-tarot.com Chat happens here every week so we’d love to see you again some time.

[Cyn] Thank you. I hope both yourself and Miss Michele have a good evening. And really, thank you again for taking the time to share your talent with me.

[Serenity Bly] Thank you so very much for coming.

This is a year Chryselle’s youthful exuberance pays off in big ways. She’ll find fortune comes her way. Her biggest challenges will be in remaining true to herself. She may encounter a man, possibly a love interest, who wants to dominate her but should never let it happen.

In the latter half of this year, people attempting to deceive Chryselle will be a recurring theme. The events of last year really shook Chryselle’s trust and faith in people. However, the more she expects people to do wrong by her, the more mistrust, she attracts into her life. Your beliefs are proven true, until you begin to change that belief system. It’s hard when those we trust betray us. But the expression of “not letting a few bad apples spoil the bunch” is very true in this case. Chryselle, don’t let these brief dark spots put a damper on your year – overall, you can look forward to fun, celebrations and good times, with little struggle (and those struggles you do have will be minor, and self-made.) Don’t be afraid to take a chance this year; it will work out for you!

January: Wheel of Fortune

The year began with a change in your fortune from 2009. You may have experienced a windfall of money, or a new, fun opportunity.

February: Eight of Swords

You are feeling trapped by circumstances, as if there’s no way out. It could be this winter weather getting to you, too many commitments that you’re not enjoying, or an overall sense of restlessness (or all three.) This card shows a woman tied up, with a blindfold over her face, surrounded by eight swords that create a sort of prison. What’s holding you back?

March: The Empress

These feelings pass with the arrival of the Empress in March… when you are learning to harness your feminine intuition, kindness and nurturing nature to create pleasant things around you. The focus is on creativity. You may have found work that is fulfilling. If you are in school, you’re taking classes that inspire you. Ideas run rampant – the key is to focus your energies. But after February’s stagnant feelings, you are moving forward.

April : King of Swords

This card represents a powerful male influence coming into your life. He may try to dominate; you’ll need to harness the inner strength of last month’s Empress to stand up against him. This is important, as, based on the cards surrounding it, this person could be a new love. I drew a clarification card, the Three of Wands, and it indicates that yes, this person is either a new love or perhaps a business partner. In either case, equality and balance are important in this relationship.

May: Page of Wands

This Page supports the fact that the new person in April could slowly grow into a love interest. You approach this new relationship with vigor and enthusiasm. This also represents continued interest in creative endeavors. You are at a great age – the enthusiasm of youth, but also with wisdom beyond your years that you are just beginning to use. You’re developing greater self-confidence this year. In 2010, I see a young woman blossoming into adulthood, becoming more certain of her abilities, and a brilliant future beginning to fall into place!

June: Four of Wands

June wedding? Maybe not for you, but it’s definitely a month of celebration. You may be a maid of honor or bridesmaid for a friend, and that suits you perfectly well at this stage of your life. You bring something special to every celebration you attend, whether it’s a wedding or just a small dinner party. You’ll look to hosting your own events this month, too. You are the consummate organizer, getting everyone together for that awesome beach trip, and packing the lunches for everyone, too!

July: The World

Your talents, abilities and creativity pays off in July. You’re enjoying the summer to its fullest, with plenty of everything – sun, friends, money, fun! This Major Arcana symbolizes the fulfillment of everything you could possibly want in life and, for the moment, that’s exactly what you have. Don’t forget to take a few moments to be grateful for it all, to absorb it in silent (or vocal) appreciation. Truly, the better it gets, the better it gets!

August: The Magician

It’s a powerful summer for you with these two Major Arcana cards in a row. Major Arcana symbolize important – often life-changing—events. Often, the Magician represents our own ability to use our special skills and talents to get what we want. The Magician is a master salesman, manipulator (in both the positive and negative sense), politician, and business success, with the creativity and intelligence to attract success. In this case, I believe you will encounter a very strong Magician type person. Just be sure this person doesn’t overpower your own strong personality or steal the spotlight. There’s more than enough for everyone; there’s no reason for you to shrink into the shadows just because someone else has come on the scene.

September: Eight of Cups

My intuition tells me September’s happenings have to do with that Magician. Remember I said the Magician is a Master Manipulator? You’re going to be getting plain old Bad Vibes about this guy. Trust your intuition. Remain on your guard and seek out positive, trustworthy people with which to spend your time.

October: The Sun

Yes, another vacation may be in the cards for you… after summer’s celebration, you have another opportunity to enjoy sun, surf and sand. Take the opportunity – there’s absolutely no reason not to! You’ll find the getaway, however short it may be, will give you a boost in creativity and a second wind to face the impending winter.

November: Two of Swords

Once again, you have to contend with factors you may not WANT to see… these people (I don’t know if there’s more than one) are still coming into your life – ones you can’t quite trust. I don’t think you’re fully rid of the Magician, or the King of Swords. You feel trapped. This card also indicates a need for balance… after all the partying, it’s time to focus on your goals.

December: Four of Swords

The holidays have you worn out, plain and simple. On top of all the partying and the drama with other people, you’re ready to simply lie down and rest. That’s a good idea. The Four of Swords tells us if we don’t take a break, it will be forced on us. Say no – to social invitations, commitments, etc. — especially if you can’t come up with a compelling reason that you want to attend! Surround yourself with peaceful, spiritual people who have your best interests at heart.

January 2011: Three of Pentacles

With the New Year (and possibly new semester) it’s time to hunker down. The emphasis is on work and learning, possible internships, and action that will help you advance on your chosen career path. You’re ready for a mentor, and you’ll find one. After all, this reading shows the Universe gives you what you want.

February 2011: Eight of Wands

This card typically indicates an amazing job offer. Things are once again moving quickly – what you learned in your Three of Pentacles time paid off. Don’t stop learning, even as you begin to profit from your skills.

Overview: Page of Swords

The Page of Swords as our year overview shows you charging full-speed ahead into everything you do. This is a great attitude to have. Most times, it works out well for you!

The Tarot would warn, throughout 2010, to be aware of those “ups-and-downs.” Things are great, then, Crash! Only, the crash isn’t really as bad as you perceive it to be when you’re in the thick of it. Take the time to count your blessings when things are going well, and you’ll encounter more blessings. You are someone other people may consider “lucky.” But there’s really no such thing as luck. You create everything you receive, because you believe you deserve it. When you let self-doubt creep in or begin to take things for granted, that’s when you experience that emotional crash.