Future Tarot

Motivational speaker, author and self-improvement pioneer Jim Rohn passed away last week. My friend Rich Hopkins, over at Speak & Deliver noted, “I’d say Rest in Peace, but he’s probably up there motivating angels to do better work even as I type this.” Well said, Rich. (As always).

Right now, Jim Rohn quotes are circulating Twitter faster than office employees racing to the break room for free birthday cake. Many people who have never heard of this brilliant man are learning his name and principles. Others are renewing their focus on self-improvement, goal-setting and manifesting the life of our dreams.

Universal Implications
Can one man make a difference in the world? I believe one man can and, in Jim Rohn’s case, certainly did. Even in death he is having a profound impact on the Universal Energy.

The Page of Pentacles does not represent Rohn himself. I did not know him personally but based on his work I can say Rohn was a King of Hearts – kind, loving, fiercely capable and intelligent. More advanced than a Magician (although he carried elements of that card), as disciplined as the Hierophant but more connected to people… Definite King of Hearts energy.

He brought his followers the hope, energy and fire of a Page – the Page of Pentacles, of course. People are brainstorming, letting ideas flow to them and working together to bring them to fruition. We are studying how to be better at everything we do, and then putting what we’ve learned into practice.

The Page of Pentacles does carry a warning. We have to be careful not to let ourselves get overwhelmed with ideas to the point that we fail to take action or dot the proverbial I’s. Let yourself dream, let ideas come to you. But maintain an emphasis on practicality as you move forward with those ideas. Trust your instincts.

This interpretation of the Page of Pentacles from Biddy Tarot says it best: “The Page of Pentacles is a card of dreams and the desire to fulfill those dreams in the material world.”

The Page of Pentacles has not yet attained all he’s desired, but he’s begun the journey with that important first step. Even in death, Jim Rohn continues to inspire, motivation and teach… evoking the Page of Pentacles in all of us.

Personal Implications
Glancing back I notice this same studious Page had a message for us last week, too. Serenity Bly pondered what else he could be telling us.

For me, the Page of Pentacles reminds me I’m not done learning. I never will be, but right now I’m not as far along in my journey as I believe. He also points to new business opportunities and, Serenity adds, “It could also be an untapped potential for income. Something you could be pursuing that offers more than you currently see in it.”

Tonight begins a three-part series of conference calls open to students if the Secret Abundance Files, the business and life success program I’m taking. There’s my learning tie-in. The choice of what to do with the information will be mine. With diligence, discipline and an open mind, I can take that step from a Page of Pentacles mindset to a Queen of Pentacles, tending to my garden (my businesses) in order to soon reap the rich harvest.

Here we are, Cyber Monday. It’s not surprising that our card for the week is the Page of Pentacles. To the Page, everything is new, fresh and exciting. The emphasis is on money, career and spending — but he warns us not to overspend.

If this Page of Pentacles brings one message, it’s that it’s not the price of the gift that matters. He’ll aim for practical gifts that will be greatly appreciated by the recipient. He may be known to spend a lot when he finds that perfect gift for the special someone — but only if he knows he can afford it.

I bet he shops online for the best deals, uses all sorts of smartphone apps to comparison shop, and never, ever waits till the last minute. The Page of Pentacles is all about using the tools at his disposal to learn, and then implement what he’s learned to create wealth and security for himself. He *gets* it.

Personal implications
Ouch! As I look at my personal finances for the coming months, it’s hard to deny the Page of Pentacles has a message specifically for me. As my income streams have shifted again — along with my expenses — it’s time to budget again. And yes, I was guilty of overspending this weekend.

Next week brings invoicing and the welcome end of a dry spell in terms of solid income and big checks. I’ll begin experiencing some of that security the Page of Pentacles represents — and if I heed his advice this Christmas, that sense (and reality) of having more than enough should continue into the new year.

Universal implications
The first of the month before the holidays is perhaps a good time for everyone to re-evaluate their expenses. It may be tempting to wait until the new year, but a healthy reality check may curb over-spending at Christmas.

Reports of Black Friday sales exceeded estimates from a variety of sources. While the recession isn’t over, this winter is looking brighter than last, certainly.

The Page of Pentacles, with his wisdom in money matters, practical spending, and emphasis on education to increase his income may carry a message for us all.

Highlights of the Page of Pentacles

- Practical money management
- Emphasis on education
- New opportunities
- Using the tools at your disposal to achieve financial security

I decided to do this morning’s Card of the Week with The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck. This basic tarot deck (sometimes called a beginner deck) has straightforward imagery. I’ve grown accustomed to the bright colors of Hanson-Roberts Tarot Deck or The Robin Wood Tarot, so it’s a challenge for me to glean the true meanings from the washed out yellow and blues of my (admittedly faded) R-W deck.

Nonetheless, the Queen of Cups in today’s reading speaks to me clearly. She looks pensive and somewhat stern holding a yellow chalice; it is as if I can read into her heart and know her thoughts. She is thankful for all she has. She knows her cup is overflowing with good things. A river runs in front of her throne. She sits in front of the riverside amidst brightly colored circles (precious gemstones, gold, riches?) She knows there’s plenty and is holding her cup out for all to share. She knows the way to ensure abundance is to give freely and generously.

What a kind, pleasant thought for this holiday season!

On a Personal Note
The past few weeks have been tight, financially, but the Queen reminds me that is not what’s important. I have a home filled with love, a beautiful daughter, and I make a living (from home) helping others and doing what I love.

Lately, I’ve become even more of a “catalyst” for making things happen between colleagues, seeing connections between business owners and suggesting they chat to see what comes of it. Our Wednesday evening tarot chats help in this regard. Those who drop in get much more than free tarot readings!

More importantly, the Queen reminds me there is always enough for everyone and I have the means to provide it. We get by giving, but that should not be *why* we give. We should give for the pleasure, the emotional rewards and to help others. (It’s so obvious, but still needs to be said.)

This is where the Tarot’s strength lies for me. To remind me of what I already know, to hammer home the point. It’s often that way for our querents, too.

Universal Implications
I wasn’t surprised to see the Queen of Cups today, the week of Thanksgiving in the U.S. We will fill our cups, our plates, and ultimately our bellies with friends and family on Thursday. Hopefully, we will remember to fill our hearts, as well — with love, joy and peace.

While the Queen has plenty of everything, she also knows what’s important. Would she wait in front of Wal-mart at midnight to get 50% off on a Zhu-zhu? Probably not. But if her child wanted one, she’d have faith that the Universe would provide a means to get one — and she’d have it.

Keep the Queen of Cups in your hearts this holiday season. And Happy Thanksgiving to all our U.S.-based readers!

Miss Michele struggled to draw a card of the week this week. Several times I shuffled my deck. I even drew cards a few times. But none resonated as “true.”

This evening, down to the wire, I drew the High Priestess… and I realized that the tarot was telling me to trust my intuition – and trust the cards.

I had a conversation today with a woman I consider a mentor. I explained my theory of tarot to her… that the cards simply guide us through creating a future we desire. For instance, if the tarot portends an undesirable outcome, we can change our future by changing our course of action. If the cards say things will work out well … we believe they will. We create our own future.

Having said that, I find the tarot to be a powerful tool to inspire and motivate us – to help us view situations from new perspectives we may not have considered – and to uncover the Truth that, deep within our true selves, we know, but may want to ignore.

That, to me, is what the High Priestess represents. Our inner power to be our true self. To live our passion and to live with passion. To let our intuition guide us and to be open to all the ideas the Universe may send our way.

The High Priestess has already manifested in my life this week in my conversation with my mentor. I’m excited to see what else she will bring me.

Your thoughts? What does the High Priestess represent to you?

Sometimes in tarot, cards leap out of the deck as we shuffle. I barely got a chance to shuffle my Hanson-Roberts deck this evening when the Six of Swords escaped.

I recall this card coming up in several readings last week… which could point to a universal trend or a particular message the card has for me, as the reader. This happens sometimes. It is not that the card isn’t meant for the querent, per se — it fits their situation well — but often when I see a card show up time and again in readings, it has a message for the reader, too.

Before I discuss my personal connection with the card, however, let’s explore the universal implications.

Universal Implications
After the full moon last Monday, we now see a waning moon, with a new moon on the 16th. Many people believe in a phenomenon called “Full moon madness.” Some hospitals report more accidents (and deaths) and, of course, mythology is steeped in lore about the full moon and creatures like werewolves.

Here at Future-tarot, we do not subscribe to superstitions and we believe we create our own destiny. However, we also believe in the Law of Attraction. If so many people in the world believe strange things happen when the moon is full — could those universal beliefs not make it so? The energy people put into worrying about a full moon transforms into negative energy, and strange things do happen (or perhaps we are just more attuned to them.)

So… let’s breathe a sigh of relief and say the full moon is over. Not only that, our friend the Six of Swords, in his boat as he rows toward shore, tells us we are escaping our problems and traveling toward something better.

We welcome fall, a new season, the harvest, and the coming happy holidays — filled with expectations of parties, time with family, love, peace and happiness. (Right? That’s what we all expect of the holidays, isn’t it??? Are you with me here?)

On a Personal Note

As I move into the next phase of my personal and career transformation through The Secret Abundance Files, I can attest to a definite sense of moving toward something better.

I’ve been on this self-improvement journey since June, however. I think this card is reminding me that life is a constant journey. Or, as Miley Cyrus so eloquently puts it: “Ain’t about how fast I get there / Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side / It’s the climb…”

May there be many more Six of Swords moments in your own future as you always move toward better, brighter, more fruitful shores.