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The other night while doing a spread for a reader, my daughter, a six-month old Libra, selected a card of her own. I managed to grab it and interpret it before it went in her mouth.

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!

Back on December 28, 2007, Miss Michele did a 13-card reading for 2008. Now that the year is 1/4 of the way over (can you believe it’s spring already?) let’s look back and see how she’s done so far…

The year begins with the Three of Pentacles, an emphasis on work and learning in January. This card shows a financial endeavor off to a good start. With new bookkeeping and tracking software and a clear vision and goals for 2008, this card makes a lot of sense already. Miss Michele may also undertake a small home renovation project, such as painting.

Miss Michele had a very productive month in January, so it’s safe to say this reading was true. Except for the home renovation–that may have been wishful thinking!

February’s card warns Miss Michele to rest or she will once again fall ill. The Ten of Swords indicates forced rest or illness, as well as the possibility of a friend’s betrayal, which will, in turn, make me extremely weary and tired, and perhaps even physically ill.

This card scared Miss Michele when she pulled it back in December. She got the impression the illness would be more serious than a cold or flu. Well, she discovered on January 30 that she was pregnant. Most of February was spent lying on the couch with the laptop, fighting off queasiness and fatigue. Everything was an effort… easily, the worst this tarot reader has ever felt!

Things get better in March with the Two of Cups. Either I will reconcile with the friend from February, or things will get a lot better in terms of career and business partnerships. Things with RECON may begin to come to fruition in terms of profitability as we complete our third issue under new ownership. This one will be on time and as close to perfect as three people can make a magazine!

This month’s card came true on both counts. Admittedly, I knew in December I was having issues with a close friend. Through a series of e-mails and a few phone discussions, we finally cleared things up in March. Also, around March 20, morning sickness subsided and I started to feel better.

Let’s skip ahead to October… with an odd little card that Miss Michele wasn’t sure how to interpret at the time:

October brings the Page of Cups. Could indicate news of a birth or a wedding.

This card confused me at the time of the reading, but this one little sentence may have been my most accurate reading to date! My estimated due date is October 2.

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