Future Tarot

A freelance writer, Diedre, wants to know:

“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.

The utterly patient Virginia Lee has asked a question of Miss Michele.

And Miss Michele stalled and waited, dallied and dawdled.

But she responds well to poking so now, here it is.

Virginia Lee asks:
Is now the time for me to be focusing on my writing and will such come to fruition before too horribly long?

An interesting reading, to be sure… Wands, Wands and another Wand. Let’s keep it clean! The presence of many Wands simply indicates an emphasis on career, power, business opportunities and entrepreneurship. Activities are in the “idea realm” right now, but moving forward quickly. You are in the early stages of achieving your goals.

Looks good so far, Virginia Lee!

The fourth card in this three-card reading (Stay with us, Miss Michele will explain) is of the Pentacles suit —an emphasis on money and learning.

The suit of Wands also corresponds to spring time. It may be that long before Virginia Lee’s efforts come to fruition. But the time to start is NOW.

Card by card…

The first card, which indicates situations in the Past or the Heart of the Matter, is the Ten of Wands. You’ve had a lot on your plate. Heavy work burdens, financial loads, and all of it creating stress. You see writing as a way out of it, but proceed only to find even more work in front of you.

The Present, exemplified by the Four of Pentacles, shows a good business sense and financial security. Something may have happened recently that puts you in a more secure situation to take a chance on freelance writing. But your fear of returning to that past state may be holding you back. Now’s the time to take that chance.

When Miss Michele pulled the third card, indicating the Future, she selected the Nine of Wands. But stuck to that card was the tricky little Eight of Wands. Yes, Miss Michele shuffled the deck well. Sometimes these things happen.

Miss Michele is proud to say she has a 100 percent record— whenever the Eight of Wands has revealed itself, that person has gotten a new job opportunity, raise or promotion.

The Eight of Wands shows things are moving swiftly, and for the best!

The Nine of Wands?

This shows a need to stand up for yourself or your principles. It represents your final challenge before the success shown in the Eight of Wands. Don’t make any major changes, just plunge ahead with your plan and success will follow. And stand your ground against any naysayers. The Eight of Wands shows rapid success— weeks instead of months.