The Past: King of Pentacles

This shows the hard work, diligence and discipline Christie had to save the money. She was focused on her goal and doing very well with it.

The Present: Five of Pentacles

This card, the archetypal “poverty card,” shows that Christie not only feels impoverished now, but betrayed. That person stole not only money, but her faith and a certain level of her idealism. She feels betrayed and has even lost faith in humanity. The person in crutches in the image in the Rider-Waite tarot deck tells us that Christie has been letting this cripple her in a number of ways. Mostly, it’s hurt her relationships with those she suspects.

The Near Future: Page of Cups

This card actually gives insight into the “who.” It is someone too immature to know better, to know how deeply their actions really affected Christie. The person took it as a folly, not knowing how important it really was. At the same time, this card is telling Christie to let it go… recapture that idealism. “Don’t worry, be happy.” The Page of Cups is a new beginning, emotionally, and his cup is full, as hers will be again.

The Tarot’s Advice: Seven of Pentacles

This card indicates she’ll have to work hard once again to reap the fruits of her labor, but she will do it.

Best Course of Action: Ace of Wands

Christie’s best course of action is just to let this go and rebuild what was lost. Whoever did it, it didn’t mean that much to them. She’s giving them too much power over herself, her thoughts and feelings, by harping on it. The Ace of Wands is yet another card of new beginnings, full speed ahead. It also indicates, to some degree, success and speed. Christie, you’ll get your birthday money back. More importantly, your faith in humanity will be re-stored.

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Without having a question or specific area to read, Miss Michele focused on Ed’s energy and drew cards. Not surprisingly, there is overlap between this reading and his 6-card L-for-Love spread that help us provide further guidance for Ed in multiple areas of his life.

Past – The High Priestess – In Miss Michele’s Hanson-Roberts Deck, the High Priestess is a stern, no-nonsense type of woman. It seems that a past relationship – likely with his mother but possibly a romantic relationship – has created conflicting emotions in Ed about the opposite sex. While he finds himself attracted to strong women, at the same time, he feels a need to diminish their strength by dominating them. The High Priestess in the past wanted nothing to do with this, cutting herself off emotionally and leaving Ed to struggle with a lack of feminine affection in his life.

Near Future / Present –Strength – This continues to be an ongoing theme in Ed’s life as he seeks to find his own inner strength.

Tarot’s Advice / Unseen Factors – Seven of Cups – Ed may have a “pie-in-the-sky,” somewhat unrealistic view of what is possible in his future given his current personality traits, desires, habits and typical courses of action. However, it never hurts to dream. What the tarot asks now is: How can you best turn these fantasies into reality? What needs to take place inside to manifest the future you want?

Best Course of Action – The Magician – The answer comes clearly in our next card; Ed’s best course of action is to study. The Magician is a master manipulator (in the most positive sense!) to use his knowledge, powers, and intuition to get what he wants. Learning self-control, and then control of the tools he has at his disposal can put the world at Ed’s fingertips. The Number One Major Arcana in the deck, The Magician, like Ed, is just beginning this journey.

Possible Outcome – Three of Pentacles – In this spread, the final card is not so much a final outcome as evidence of a continuing journey. If Ed first follows the path of the Magician, abandoning old habits that don’t serve him to find new and better ways of living and relating to others, he will continue on a road to self-improvement. The Magician reminds us to use all resources available in our self-growth. Ed may consider help in the form of coaching or counseling as he progresses on his journey. Whether he chooses to go it alone or seek guidance, it will be work, but anything worth having is worth working for and Ed will soon begin to see the fruits of his labor in positive changes in his romantic life, career and finances.

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“Will my latest eBook venture be successful?”

There aren’t many surprises in Diedre’s Five-Card Spread. Diedre, an established freelancer, is also a smart businesswoman. She knows what she has to do, and what it takes for her to achieve success. The client on the eBook project has worked with Diedre in the past; the two make a good team, as shown by several cards in this spread.

Past: The Five of Swords: The Five of Swords represents influences passing out of Diedre’s life. Freelance writing has been a rocky business of late. She’s encountered a few clients who were less than straightforward. And though she’s emerged victorious, she’s been selling herself short in many instances. She’s received the “spoils of war,” and towered over her competition, but she’s yet to reach the next rung of her career.

Present: The Magician: In other spreads (Diedre is a frequent Wednesday morning customer of Future-Tarot’s Tarot Chat at The Echo of One) the Magician has represented Diedre’s client, another entrepreneur Diedre has worked with several times. The Magician in this position reinforces that Diedre is making the right choice in working with this bright young woman, who has the skills, knowledge and wherewithal to promote and market the eBook for maximum success.

Tarot’s Advice: The Six of Cups: The Tarot’s advice often shows us areas that we may not be aware of. In this case, the card is reminding Diedre to go back to her roots – basic writing skills – to make the eBook the best it can be. While Web writing tends to suffer from time constraints and low pay rates, Diedre needs to approach this project from a standpoint of it being her passion, and provide quality work worthy of any top-name print publication. With every keystroke, she needs to remember she is living her dream, being paid to write.

Best Course of Action: The Three of Pentacles: The Three of Pentacles, the “Work card” in this slot offers no surprises. Writing and publishing the eBook will require hard work on the part of all participants, and especially for Deidre. But she has the skills and knows her craft — it will be hard work, but she will often find herself in the “flow” or the “zone,” that time where words spring effortless from her fingertips as she is completely focused on the task. The “three” also indicates that working with the client will be a good business venture, balanced – an effective partnership.

Final Outcome: The Four of Rods: The final outcome looks propitious, but this will not be a life-changing business venture. The only Major Arcana in this spread, the Magician, represents the client, showing what a powerful force she will be in the creation of the product. Rather than just a client, she will be a true partner in this venture; sharing ideas, feedback, and sparking Diedre’s creativity. The Four of Rods tells of a celebration—the eBook will achieve moderate success, perhaps ultimately paying for something Diedre would like but hasn’t had the means to afford. Overall, it’s a wise endeavor and a stepping stone to bigger things.

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What’s In Your Bag?

1…2
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3…4

1) This will be very useful. – Knight of Pentacles

Now is a time to build up my defenses, as this sturdy knight suggests. I will have his strength and fortitude, holding up my position in life. Nothing will get through my defenses, as long as I stand my ground and face whatever comes my way. I will be able to stand firm, against the barrage of the world. Even his horse is on guard, as the knight faces one way, and his horse faces the other. I won’t have to face everything alone, as my family will always be on my side.

2) This will come in handy. – Three of Pentacles

My ability to work hard and forge the life I want will be apparent this week. Like the studious craftsman in this card, I will carefully craft every pentacle I earn. No matter how lofty my dreams are, nothing will happen unless I put in the hard work to see them through. This card can also stand for working with others, and I am quite happy with my new job. I like all of my co-workers, and they have been very helpful as well.

3) This you won’t need. – Knight of Wands

In this position, I see the story of the tortoise and the hare, and this knight is the hare! While vibrant energy has its place, this week I won’t have to plow through the front lines to reach my goals. Slow and steady will win the race. I have to be careful not to get carried away, and lose all of my energy. A horse cannot gallop for long periods of time, and neither can I! I must measure out my energy carefully throughout the week.

4) This will weight you down. – Nine of Wands

This card tells the story of the wounded soldier who is still battling against all odds. He is defending his position too, but is weighed down by his past failures. I have to let go of the past, and focus on the future. There comes a point in life where I have nursed my wounds as much as possible, and have to let them heal naturally. Resting too much leads to muscle entropy, and wallowing in past defeats brings an endless cycle of reliving the pain. Once I have let go, I will be free to continue on my path in life.

5) You forgot this! – King of Swords

I do tend to forget this excellent king! He rules mental clarity and thought, and I am not a thought-oriented person. He rules his kingdom with logic and facts, and I would do well to remember his lessons this week. I need to carefully consider each option, and let my normally emotional nature be tempered by right thinking. When I can strike the right balance, I will succeed.

Overall, this week will have a lot of accomplishments, although I will need to remain patient. My hard work will pay off, as long as my emotions don’t flare up and I can control my thoughts. Time to take life one day at a time!

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Miss Michele has a pretty good track record when it comes to predicting pregnancy… to Jennie Dee, right now, she answers, “Not yet, but soon.” Miss Michele can’t provide, in this reading, an exact month or time frame, but she can offer an if–> then / cause and effect statement. When the factors outlined in the reading fall into place, conception will occur.

The Magician in the past shows a new beginning… the decision being made to try to conceive. Jennie took stock in her health, made positive changes, and began tracking her cycles closely. She knows she is in charge of her own destiny, so she began preparing herself, her body, her life and relationship for a child.

The near future shows more preparation in the Ace of Rods. This also shows fertility and virility. Jennie hasn’t conceived yet, but it’s not for lack of trying. She and her partner, however, are taking this in stride, keeping the magic and passion in their relationship, and not looking at baby-making as a “chore.”

Factors Jennie may not be seeing, or might be hidden, are shown in the Page of Swords. There may have been a few false alarms, perhaps even a chemical pregnancy. The baby will come when Jennie least expects it. There are still some delays, however. They may even come in the form of minor physical issues.

As time goes on, the situation will get more frustrating. Jennie will begin to worry. This is shown in the Nine of Cups, the Tarot’s spiritual guidance. The more you worry and stress, the less likely you will be to conceive. Certainly, get everything checked out to make sure you’re in good health, but the prognosis is good. Stop worrying and it will happen.

The Final Outcome is shown in the King of Rods. While not a card of fertility that makes Miss Michele say Jennie will get pregnant “very, very soon,” all the factors are in place that it will happen, and it won’t take “forever.” Jennie will hit that low spot with her health, worries, stress… and just when she gets over that bump and relaxes, that’s when it will happen. As the King of Rods showcases Jennie’s partner’s personality, it’s likely that the more Jennie stresses, the less open he will be to pregnancy. He likes surprises, and he may very well be telling Jennie to relax, because it will happen. He will keep the romance and spontaneity alive. Relax and enjoy the entire process, because it will happen soon enough!

Thank you, Jennie, for giving us the opportunity to read for you and for your donation to Support a Miracle.

For the month of September, all proceeds go to benefit Mysti and Simon Gabriel, a preemie born at 24 weeks gestation. (In fact, Miss Michele predicted Simon’s month of conception in a 13-card, one-year spread!)

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Miss Michele used the Hanson-Roberts deck to  draw five cards, and came up with some unusual findings for a career spread. The lack of any Pentacles would indicate that Erin’s business is largely a labor of love. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t have the potential to make vast amounts of money, merely that Erin launched it to follow her passion.

Card by card…

The Fool in the past shows that Erin may have recently launched a new business endeavor or changed her focus in her current business. While she may have done research and preparation, a large part of this change was a “leap of faith” as she entered uncharted territory. It also shows this may be the cause of any challenges—whether Erin is truly unprepared or merely feels that way.  (And Miss Michele suspects the latter.)

The Ace of Cups, again, supports the launching of a new business endeavor, showing the present… Erin began with an open mind and unfettered optimism. Her business is truly a labor of love—her true passion. Miss Michele commends Erin for following that passion!

However, Erin’s fears manifest themselves in the Unseen Factors of the third card, the Six of Cups…she may be thinking things were better before, or that she should take a few steps back, re-think her path, maybe even go back to her previous career.

The Strength card, however, a Major Arcana showing Erin’s best course of action, advises her to plow on. Yes, go back and re-think some of your tactics, perhaps re-write your business plan or, if you don’t have one, put one together in order to solidify your goals. While the carefree optimism of the Fool gave Erin what she needed to launch her business, a lack of Pentacles in a business/career spread shows a need to focus on the “nuts and bolts” now. Without proper preparation, the business faces some risks, shown in the Final Outcome card, the Seven of Swords…

The Seven of Swords indicates trickery and deception, along with competitors who may not play by the rules. Someone who is less than trustworthy could sweep in, under the guise of trying to help. Again, be STRONG and rely on past experience and knowledge to resist the urge to work with them. In this case, Erin would be better off going it alone than taking help that is a wolf disguised in sheep’s clothing.

The lack of Pentacles in this reading makes Miss Michele wonder if there are not other factors on your mind—new beginnings—that are holding back Erin’s business from the amount of growth it could be experiencing.

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Heart of the Matter – The Hanged Man in the past/heart of the matter slot shows Mrs. Cogan’s writing career at a standstill. She knew she needed to find a new direction, new perspective and different goals before things take off.

Near Future – Strength – It’s not easy, and her new writing direction won’t meet with success right away, but Mrs. Cogan has the strength of character to push ahead.

Hidden Influences – The Universe has many opportunities in store for Mrs. Cogan, exemplified in the Knight of Cups. Her best assets as she pursues her writing career are her feminine traits: intuition, kindness, gentleness. This is supported in nearly all the cards in the reading, other than the Hanged Man. As she moves out of the phase of “wondering what to do, waiting for the next opportunity” she is embracing her feminine strengths.

Tarot’s Advice – The Ace of Cups – The card of new beginnings, this card clearly tells Miss Michele that Mrs. Cogan has selected the right path, and that she should grasp the opportunities offered to her!

Possible Outcome – The Sun – Her new pursuits will lead to a chance for greater creative expression, personal fulfillment and happiness. Number 19 of the Major Arcana, the Sun corresponds to a “10,” the fulfillment of a cycle.

Overview: Two cups in what should be a question about career shows that, while Mrs. Cogan won’t get rich from her new pursuits, she will find greater fulfillment and more time for her family. Sometimes, that’s more important than material gain. However, the lack of Wands or Pentacles show Mrs. Cogan may lack some of the drive and ambition to take her business where she really wants it to go, financially. She’s got more important things on her mind. She’s still “dabbling,” (emotionally, if not in reality) but opportunities are coming up, nonetheless, and there’s potential to carve herself a nice little niche.

Three Major Arcana show Mrs. Cogan is in a major life change right now, and Miss Michele suspects it may have a lot more to do with personal relationships and children than with business. Something more important than career is on Mrs. Cogan’s mind right now, and the Tarot is seeing that. Additionally, her writing pursuits could turn into a much bigger decision than she suspects, putting her on the path to major (and very, very positive!) changes!

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Knowing Amy’s penchant for turning her own life into humor and inspiration, Miss Michele is hardly surprised about a possible entanglement between Amy’s professional and personal lives. She suspects, by the tone of Amy’s question, that this entanglement goes a bit deeper than talking about her son sharing the same ranking as Hannibal Lector on a personality test.

Amy writes:
I’m worried about an entanglement and possible collision between my professional life, my personal life, and my writing career. The decisions I make in the next few days will set the course for what could be a benchmark year or a big, smelly mess. Also, I’m cheap. So, please start me off with a freebie, and perhaps we can tell if I need to delve deeper to get out of this tangled mess without serious damage to life and limb (mine or anybody else’s). Thanks! AmyDoodle

Since this is Amy’s first reading–and as a thank you for keeping us all entertained over at Mind Over Mullis–Miss Michele is going for a bit extra with a free five-card reading for Amy. Let’s see what the cards have to say about Amy’s predicament.

The card in the past, The High Priestess, gives us insight into Amy’s character. An intuitive woman, she has searched her subconscious for answers on whether or not to proceed with this project. She has laid the foundation to proceed, studying and learning her craft, but past experience forces her to hesitate.

The present card, The Hermit, shows that Amy is still deep in an introspective phase and this is right where she needs to be now. Amy will receive advice from a variety of well-meaning sources, but a dear, old friend from her past comes along with good advice. Listen to this individual, but, most importantly, listen to your heart. The cycle is in the final stages before its culmination. You will be forced to make a move shortly.

Dual swords show up in the Hidden Influences and Advice spots: The Five of Swords tells us that if Amy pursues her desires, she may come out ahead, but it could be an empty victory. She will achieve financial and career success but hurt those close to her.

This is not Amy’s fault, however! Those close to her are acting out of jealousy and spite. Deceitful, hurtful influences make this worse than it has to be. It’s not as big a deal as they are making it out to be. Unfortunately, Amy can’t control the behavior of other people, only herself, but there are influences trying to control her and her career decisions.

Through the Page of Swords, the Tarot advises Amy to outsmart these negative influences. She will have to act quickly. After the period of introspection, things will move rapidly. Amy is prepared to sign papers, but the tarot advises her to read them carefully and make sure it is absolutely what she wants. Amy should continue to be on guard against malicious individuals who spread rumors and want to see her fail. The project may be delayed, but that is as it should be.

When things get going, the final outcome will be the project, perhaps in a slightly different form, coming to fruition and leading to great, unprecedented success for Amy. Yes, a landmark year to be sure. The Eight of Rods indicates job opportunities, great success, recognition–even fame. This does not have to come at the price of hurting those close to you, as long as you weigh all your options. Once things are in motion, they will move rapidly.

Miss Michele will even go out on a limb with a time frame and say that this will manifest within the next two to three months.

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I shall pose one more question before the start of the new year. My California dreaming–will it become a reality or will I stay there in my dreams? This question is not necessarily pertaining to whether it’ll happen this year (I am going on vacation there in October) but within the next few. I’ve put myself on a five year plan to get out there (as in a permanent move) but I’d like some perspective on it, if you could, please, Miss Michele!

It’s no secret Miss Michele loves reading for her tri-state area friend, Kate Boddie. Let’s see if a move to the left coast is in the cards for Boddie in the next few years. And don’t worry about the tarot becoming confused by your trip planned for next year, Boddie. In Miss Michele’s experience, a short trip or vacation shows up very differently than an all-out relocation.

Well, Boddie, it looks like the choice is yours. Destiny won’t stop you. The Major Arcana haven’t come out to play, which tells us it’s completely in your hands. It looks like there will be a time of juggling–your heart will be in California while you’re stuck here, perhaps because of a job or other financial issues. But Miss Michele is getting ahead of herself.

Wands indicate stages of preparation before rapid movement, and that’s where you are now. The Queen of Wands shows your career is building in the present. (Miss Michele wonders if your last question about a permanent job position isn’t just about ready to come to fruition in the beginning of 2008.) Outspoken, witty and sometimes caustic, Boddie’s innate and strong personality influences her move. She doesn’t fit in where she is, and views California as better suited to her personality. No, Miss Michele wasn’t going to say ‘sunny personality.’ The Queen of Wands shows Boddie is currently on the right career path and it won’t be long before her endeavors bare fruit.

The Two of Pentacles in the present points to the financial and career constraints that are keeping Boddie here. The next year or so will be torturous in that regard, as opportunities call her to the West Coast but obligations keep her here. This card also shows Boddie’s time divided between her writing and her day job.

The Tarot’s advice, shown in the Ace of Pentacles (another money card) tells Boddie to grasp the new beginning offered to her. It could be here or on the West Coast. She may receive money that will make the move possible–take it!

Hidden Influences are shown in the Ten of Cups… An opportunity for travel, and support from friends and family (here at home) shows itself.

Thus far, none of the cards blatantly indicate a move. And the Five of Swords, the possible Outcome, shows us why. A move will reveal only empty victory. You won’t be any happier, more successful or richer out West. The Five of Swords warns the querent to be careful, she may just get what she wants. Miss Michele is reminded of the old cliche, “Wherever you go, there you are.” And, of course, the whole Wizard of Oz analogy… There’s no place like home.

This move will happen if you want it to, Boddie. The tarot’s leaving it up to you. But remember, friends and family here are just as willing to give you a helping hand if you open yourself to the possibility.

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Is this marriage going to finally happen? Will our family finally grow?

So Miss Michele asks the tarot, “What will be so between Mysti and her significant other?”

What a great reading to begin a New Year! Miss Michele started with a three-card spread, but felt called to draw two more cards. The short answers to Mysti’s questions are: yes and yes.

Temperance, a Major Arcana, in the past indicates an equilibrium in the relationship. Life is moving on, both parties are happy. They have learned the art of compromise, sharing and all that a happy relationship entails. They are content.

The present, the Queen of Cups, indicates Mysti’s desire to give more. In fact, the card represents Mysti herself, the nurturer and caregiver. Mysti’s intuition tells her it’s time to take this relationship to the next level.

The Tarot’s advice comes in the Page of Rods. Pages often indicate the delivery of good news. They herald change of a good sort. The Tarot advises Mysti to use her intuition, keep her eyes open for hints and indications that her significant other is ready to take the next step. Rods indicate the final stages of activity before a change. The Tarot advises Mysti to be patient. This card may also symbolize Mysti’s son, who will play a role in this next step of their life… perhaps he will figure in to the proposal or be a ring bearer in the wedding?

Hidden Influences show all good things in the future. The World card, the epitome of the Major Arcana and all that is complete, reveals itself. The hidden influence isn’t that hidden at all. The Universe has a desire to give Mysti all she wants. This is the end of a phase and the start of a new one. The Tarot tells Mysti to prepare for the next step in life.

The Outcome, logically following the culmination of all that is good, is the Ace of Cups, a card of new beginnings. This card can indicate gifts, the next stage in a relationship, or a pregnancy.

The Tarot didn’t give us a time frame, but coming as it has at the beginning of the New Year, Miss Michele is inclined to say the events will be put into motion in 2008.

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