Today: 10 of Pentacles – A field mouse sits atop a treasure chest, spilling over with pentacles. A turtle walks through the grass surrounding it, and the tree boughs frame the hidden treasure. This is pretty fitting, as today is payday at my new job. While it appears the mouse has discovered the treasure, the turtle benefits too, as four of the pentacles spill over where he can reach. It is a good reminder that while I benefit, I need to give what I can to others.

Saturday: The High Priestess – This lady reminds me of the Mardi Gras! She is wearing a blue mask over her eyes, and is dressed in sheer fabric graced with stars. Her short hair is also covered in stars, and she floats gently over the waters, her back arched gracefully between two pillars. The cresent moon in the background frames her head. She is one with the secrets of the universe, and takes no notice of the outer world. While I have plans to see some family on Saturday, I will also find time to contemplate my own inner life. This is welcome, as I need the rest!

Sunday: The Sun – The sun towers over the rest of the universe, as the rest of the planets circle dutifully in their orbits. The zodiac wheel cuts through their orbit, enclosing Jupiter and Saturn. For me, this tower is about self fulfillment and empowerment. Everything I set my mind to will come easily, due to my shining personality. I work all day Sunday, but perhaps I will find the time and energy to work on my own projects as well. We’ll see.

Monday: Page of Wands – Another high energy card! This page dutifully carries the wand, gingerly in one hand. He (or possibly she?) is dressed in a red tunic and hat, with orange sleeves and tights. He walks along a castle wall, which is surrounded by orange trees. Another work day, this card suggests that I will still be drawn toward my energy reserves, and seeking better things for my life.

Tuesday: Death - This card is very intriguing to me, as everything in it appears abstract and symbolic, including the figure of death himself! He is featured as a head in a medieval helmet, with chainmail covering where the shoulders should be. In front of him is a black shield lined with gold, with an image of a white horse. There is a black flag with a white rose, much as a knight would carry during fanfare. He is surrounded by whisps of black and purple. While death primarily stands for change, the rest of the cards surrounding would indicate that this Tuesday I will transition from high energy pursuits to more stable and grounded ones.

Wednesday: Judgement - This card has the figurehead of an archangel, with a glowing golden trumpet, calling the spirits of humankind to rise again. They float up ethereally along the sides of the trumpet, among the clouds. For me, Judgement appears when I need to forgive myself or others. No matter what has happened in the past, it is done, and only forgiveness and reconciliation can bring what is needed to move forward.

Thursday: 4 of Pentacles - This smug man looks very sure of himself! He carries four pentacles firmly in his arms. He is dressed in rich purples and greens, and stands under an arch at moonrise. He almost appears bored with his riches, yet does nothing with them. While I may have the inclination Thursday to remain stuck in my rut, I need to break free and enjoy what life has given me. No one can remain static for long, and the future will blossom when I put forth the needed effort.

Overall, the week looks pretty good! I will experience life’s treasures on both the material and spiritual plane, as well as the needed changes to make my life more meaningful. Although they may be difficult, I can succeed!

If I remember, I’ll stop by in the comments and let you know how my week is going! I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next.

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Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be the perfect card to describe her, right now: The Ace of Swords. I’m not sure what card I would have selected on my own to represent my daughter if you had asked me. For myself, I heavily identify with the Queen of Pentacles.

But she selected the Ace of Swords for herself and I’m not going to argue – it’s not smart to argue with anyone holding a sword

Swords represent intellect, while an Ace in this situation represents as-yet-untapped potential. Without going off on a boastful “my daughter is so advanced” tangent, (because doesn’t every parent feel that way?) let me just say I definitely see the untapped intellect in her eyes. The Ace of Swords is double-edged, however; she can use her power for good or evil and at some point she will have to make that decision.

The Ace of Swords is about balancing sharp intellect without cutting yourself off emotionally. Libras, represented by scales, should be masters of balance but, instead, often struggle with it.

Libras are very open-minded, mainly because they want to see and weigh all sides of a situation before making the decision. This can make them great diplomats, but also easily swayed by “the next big thing.” The Ace of Swords shows my daughter won’t be as easily swayed as many Libras by folly.

In fact, she’ll have the knack for condescending to people she knows are wrong to avoid an argument if it is in her best interests to do so. She will have the potential to easily manipulate others; whether or not she chooses to do so may depend largely on her upbringing. It is my job to sharpen this sword to a fine edge but not so sharp it cuts anyone who approaches. Definitely a challenge.

Then again, the question exists: This is what I see in her, but will I help this personality to manifest merely by foreseeing it? Remember, the tarot guides us but we always make our own future and, in some cases, the future of those around us. How many times have people met your expectations? Were you simply right about them, or did their actions manifest from your thoughts?

But I digress: Readers, what card do you use to represent yourself? Please post a comment to tell us which card and why!

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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!

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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.

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I see multiple interpretations in today’s card. I just returned home from a bike ride. With the wind whipping through my hair, heart pumping, legs on fire, I felt absolutely great! My bicycle (which, at this point, I realized, is worth more than my car!) is a lightweight road bike designed for speed, and that’s exactly what I experienced.

I returned to my home office revitalized and ready to work.

I’ve been fairly productive all day so far and have a few articles to wrap up before it’s time to change my clothes and get ready to attend a high school play. If I can keep up this energy level through the evening, this will be a perfect day. Full speed ahead, indeed!

One of my first tasks of the morning, incidentally, was to update the Order Page for Miss Michele’s Tarot. I added a Spring Special, an in-depth, six-card L-for-Love Reading, for only $20. You can get a variety of readings ranging in price from $5 to $75.

And, of course, three-card readings on a specific topic, posted here on the blog, are always free. Just post your question in the comments section of the blog.

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The forecast is not good, but certainly reflects my mood. I’ve had a bad case of the “blahs” since Sunday afternoon. I’m not sure why. It could be because the temperature plummeted from mid-60s on Saturday to 40s on Sunday, and it’s been quite overcast. I am so done with this weather! I want spring, nay, SUMMER, already!

The card of the day is the Nine of Swords, the Nightmare card. This doesn’t portend the disaster that it could, it simply means I will have an unproductive day… unless I take action to change that.

I need to stop letting my worries about completing my work, well, stop me from completing my work. Makes sense, doesn’t it?

I need to clear off my desk and apply some good old-fashioned BIC (Butt-in-Chair) exercises if I have any hope of catching up.

I asked the Tarot for some advice on how best to do this. I drew The Lovers. Simply make a decision, and do it. Choose which project to tackle, forget about the rest, and move forward. Sounds easy enough, right?

Check back tomorrow to see how I did with that!

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Today’s card, the Four of Staffs, is related to a celebration. This card indicates stepping back and enjoying the fruits of your labor, after you’ve built the foundation for future success. I still have a lot of work to do today, but got a lot completed yesterday. Perhaps I will finish early and have some time to enjoy the rest of the day!

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Miss Michele was half right. She discovered, the day after she drew the Three of Cups, that she’s pregnant. It’s been tough fighting fatigue and keeping up with her daily work.

Today’s card of the day is the Eight of Rods. Things are moving full speed ahead, once again, related not to health, family or emotions, but career. Today marks a turning point where I will start exercising to keep my energy up and try eating healthier.

And, of course, I will continue to throw Daily Cards and provide free, three-card spreads to faithful readers!

Additionally, Miss Michele makes her second appearance on the RadioX show, Wednesday night at 10:20 (or thereabouts).

Be sure to tune in for your FREE *live* readings!!

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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!

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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.

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