Last week Future-Tarot Chat at The Echo of One (10AM EST every Wednesday) seemed to create a central theme focusing on the need to be true to ourselves when making choices that affect our individual lives. The advice in each of the free live readings seemed to gravitate toward making financial sacrifice in the short term the would lead toward greater fulfillment and emotional balance in the long term. Have you ever had to make a choice like that?
Stephanie was facing just such a choice and wanted to gain some advice and guidance from the tarot. Faced with exhaustion and swiftly plunging into emotional detachment she knew that something in her nursing career had to give.
Will quitting nursing lead Stephanie toward a happier lifestyle?
[Serenity Bly] In the past we have The Lovers. I phrased the question as if quitting is the present and these lovers are showing the difficulty you’ve had in choosing to quit or not quit.
[Serenity Bly] The Seven of Cups in the present shows her pointing toward the choices she is making with her heart. You’ve been asking for guidance and you’re getting it but you need to listen and embrace the message you’re being offered.
[Serenity Bly] The Seven of Cups is very literal in this reading. On the card the woman is kneeling in prayer, gazing up at the higher self or goddess who is pointing at one of the seven cups in the sky.
[Stephanie] I need to make a decision but I’m holding back while I am in this headachy fog. I had a headache and fatigue before calling in sick today after the call I was all up and chirpy again.
[Serenity Bly] Maybe the ‘headachy fog’ is part of the message.
[Serenity Bly] The future, The Star, shows that the time head, having quit your job, is not going to be easy. You will release pains and sorrows and hardships.
[Serenity Bly] In The Mythic Tarot Deck, The Star represents the story of Pandora’s box. She kneels over the box, holding the lid open with a hand as all the troubles of the world are released. It seems like a terrible accident, once free in the world there is no way to get them back into the box but when she looks closely she can see the star of hope that remains with her always.
[Serenity Bly] Like Pandora, quitting your job releases conflict, anger, depression, and pain. You may find the coming months an emotional struggle as you rebuild your confidence and bring your life back into balance. But, in the end you’re left with this shining ray of HOPE, you have the strength to face whatever life is going to throw at you and yes, it might be hard, but you’re given an opportunity to discover something new and wonderful.
[Serenity Bly] This card turns the original question and gives it a fairly solid ‘yes’. Maybe it won’t happen in the way you expect, and maybe you’ll want to put things back into the box, but you’re going to grow and gain insight into yourself and what you want from life by making this choice now.
[Stephanie] I was inspired today to ask for leave instead of resigning. Last time I asked for 7 weeks off they said I would have to resign and reapply when I came back. ‘Extended’ leave means there isn’t a time frame so I am flexible and I haven’t burned my bridges. I don’t want to burn my bridges. It’s not that I want to leave the company, the staff, the job itself, I just want time to myself for a while. I may or may not go back.
[Serenity Bly] Extended leave could be a good choice if they’ll let you do that. It will give you some security if you know you can come back to the job if you need it. Like having a lifeline.
[Stephanie] I have a few days more to make up that final decision. I want to be more rested before I do that so I am sure it isn’t a knee jerk decision from a foggy mind.
[Serenity Bly] It sounds to me like you already know what you want to do. Now you just have to do it. Good Luck!
Don’t forget, we’re hosting free live readings at our regular Tarot Chat (Wednesday 10am EST) again this week. You can also tune in to the RadioXShow (11pm EST Wednesday) where host John, invites Miss Michele back to do free live readings for listeners. Call in or ask your question in the chat room to hear your three-card reading live!

Each week, we offer free tarot readings and talk all things tarot at The Echo of One, a site dedicated to the exploration of spiritual topics with open-minded acceptance.
I love doing readings with Miss Michele which makes our Wednesday Tarot Chat all the more exciting. Our energy keys together and we develop a synergy that enhances both our abilities to connect with the cards and the querient. Below is a transcript from a recent Wednesday Tarot Chat.
Bexg asked: “My husband is trying to start his own business, do you see that being successful?”
[MissMichele] I’m using the Hanson-Roberts Deck for now. Wow… (sidenote, I love how visual this deck is…) Three is heading off into a new venture, and you have two of those in this reading, which is propitious. The three cards (because Serenity doesn’t like to wait, LOL) are King of Cups, Three of Rods, and Three of Pentacles. To cut to the chase, because this card is just screaming to me, he’s going to have a lot to learn. That is shown by the three of Pentacles.
[SerenityBly] mmm very nice cards. It shows a young business that is finding its feet.
[MissMichele] He may want to take a course to bone up in areas he’s not familiar with, as there are many aspects related to running a business, not all of which may be his expertise, but overall, things look very very good. What prompted him to start the business is a strong desire to help people, and you can’t argue with those motives. (Shown in the King of Cups). He will bring gentle leadership and… genuineness… to the business. He’s very trustworthy and that will work to his benefit.
[MissMichele] It is important to note, with three minor arcana, the success of the business depends ENTIRELY on him. He’s going about this the right way. In the near future, the Three of Rods shows him writing a business plan, lining up capital… doing everything with a solid plan and foundation.
[SerenityBly] He’s invested emotionally in this business and I think it’s wonderful that you’re showing support, Bexg. He’ll need your support because it means a lot to him that he makes this a success. With all business it’s going to be a challenging road but I really do think he has great footings, a firm foundation, and the commitment to this to make it work.
[MissMichele] I feel like he left his corporate job/day job because the people there were less than scrupulous and also he was overworked, doing too much. He couldn’t trust people. But he hasn’t let that sour him, just means he has learned to dot his is and cross his ts better.
[BEXG] hasn’t quite left his day job yet but that’s next on the horizon
[MissMichele] What he has to do is not let his need for perfection delay him… planning is good, but he needs to take that step toward action. I don’t see a lot of “action” in this reading, and that will be the next step. He’s in the VERY early stages, but he shouldn’t procrastinate. Take long enough to do things right, learn what he needs to learn, but then make a move!
[BEXG] I agree, I keep telling him that.
[SerenityBly] He’s probably very aware of the impact his choices will have on you, his family. As a King of Cups he’s very home oriented and will worry about this kind of choice because it risks your security. Make sure he knows you support his choices. See what you can do to make things feel more stable for him. Help him bouy up that courage with your faith in his abilities.
[MissMichele] EXACTLY what Serenity said and he’s concerned about making the move because of how it will affect you, and others. The King of Cups is caring and thinking about others, in this case, almost to a fault.
[BEXG] YES I agree totally
[SerenityBly] Certainly to the detriment of his own happiness if he feels his loved ones needs don’t mesh with his own. So, he’s really going to need your support. He has the tools to build on the foundations he already has in place. He’s got room to grow but he has to take those steps, begin instead of holding back.
[BEXG] YES
[MissMichele] What Serenity said before about Strength… The Three of Pentacles felt “unfinished” to me, so I drew another card… Strength. He needs the COURAGE to move. And you need to give him that. (Serenity is more true psychic than I and sees the themes emerge and the cards before I even draw them.)
[SerenityBly] *blushes*
[MissMichele] In the imagery on the Hanson-Roberts Deck, Strength, is a woman stroking a lion, with the infinity symbol over her head. The female counterpart to the Magician. ANYTHING is possible for your husband, WITH you by his side.
[MissMichele] Any additional questions Bexg?
[BEXG] Can I ask you about our home, do you see us living here for long, changing houses, or even changing countries where we live?
[MissMichele] Ace of Pentacles… (Serenity requested one card on that…) And that would definitely signify a new beginning.
[SerenityBly] Wow, ok, NOT the card I was expecting. I was getting set to say, I doubt you’ll be moving, your King of Cups is steady, he likes where he’s at. But that ace says there is definitely a new beginning on the horizon. So a move is entirely possible. And given how firm a new beginning it is it will be a big one.
[MissMichele] I’m seeing that’s part of it… the NEED for a move and to move forward in the business. King of Cups doesn’t *want* to move, but it’s best–for the business, for him and for you, Bexg.
[BEXG] Super, thanks guys.
Tuesday, at 9 PM EST, Miss Michele will be giving away a FREE one-year, 13-card tarot spread to celebrate Tammy Munson’s Birthday.
Stop into the Business & Learning Conference Room to be eligible to win.
Happy Birthday, Tammy!
In order to make better use of my time devoted to tarot and the community that is building around Miss Michele, I am no longer able to provide free three-card tarot readings through this blog.
I will continue to offer readings from $5, with no more than a three-day turn-around, in order to better serve my customers. I will also offer my other spreads, and will continue to run discount specials.
If you would like a FREE tarot reading from Miss Michele, I will still provide those, “live” on a weekly basis!
You can find Miss Michele on the RadioXShow every Wednesday night at 11 PM (eastern time). The radio show begins at 10, and I urge you to get there when the show begins, as free reading slots may fill up quickly! You can call in with your questions or post them in the available chat room. (Miss Michele will be hanging out in the chat room prior to her appearance to answer questions *about* tarot or to just enjoy the show with RadioX listeners.
Miss Michele will also offer LIVE, text based readings in the Echo of One chat room. Time to be determined, but it, too, will be every Wednesday. I can also offer live, paid readings at other times in the chat room and will work with your schedule. There will be an additional charge over the price of the reading for a live reading, but it affords the opportunity to ask follow-up questions and interact with Miss Michele.
I have enjoyed providing free readings for the community, which is why I’ll continue to keep my prices low… starting from $10 for a four-card reading will answer your question about any one specific area of your life with more detailed readings also available.
I hope you all understand, and do check back every regularly, as well, to see new readings, and learn more about the tarot as I will strive to provide more resources online, as well.