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Jenny was twiddling her thumbs, waiting for her baby girl to get the action started when she saw our tweet announcing Tarot Chat. On a burst of intuition she decided to visit with us and was eager to find out what the Tarot wanted to share with our special Wednesday Tarot Chat’s free live three-card tarot readings. Find out what the Tarot revealed to Jenny and join us this week at 9.30pm EST Wednesday for another great Tarot Chat session.

[Jenny] Do I have to have a question or is general ok? (I have a question if i need one but would rather trust your intuition and what i may *need* to know rather than want to know.)

[Miss Michele] Normally, we prefer a question but something tells me if you’re asking us to trust our intuition, that’s what’s meant to happen.

[Jenny] My intuition brought me here tonight and *surprise* you are someone I trust.

[Miss Michele] OMG I just realized you’re here… you haven’t had the baby yet. I know…slow on the uptake.

[Jenny] Nope. No baby yet.

[Miss Michele] Okay, none of these cards surprise me in the least. I just hope they speak to your question… Since Serenity likes hearing the cards first… QUeen of Cups, High Priestess, Nine of Pentacles.

[Serenity Bly] Ah, but if they don’t it’s because you’re meant to get THIS reading, before you get that one. Ohhhhhh!!!! *gets excited* LOVE those cards!

[Miss Michele] All three of these cards… well, they can’t get much more ‘feminine” and motherly than these. All the ladies are in the house, so to speak.

[Deb] Nice cards in general; two strong women in complementary ways. Lots of positive energy.

[Serenity Bly] The Queen of Cups is a Woman of action, take charge, definitely boss of the house but with such a caring, nurturing hand.

[Miss Michele] Yes. true leader of the household…

[Jenny] My iron fist encased in mairbou feathers.

[Miss Michele] Exactly! I think this is saying that, essentially, *whatever* your concerns, you are woman enough to handle them.

[Serenity Bly] You’ve also built a strong foundation for success in the near future. You’re READY.

[Miss Michele] In the past, well, even if I didn’t know you were pregnant, I’d guess it…

[Serenity Bly] *chuckles* I’m getting ‘nesting’ from the High Priestess and since she’s usually rather finiky about that sort of thing I expect it’s driving your family bonkers.

[otherdeb] What number is the High Priestess?

[Miss Michele] 2.

[Deb] My deck says Corn Maiden (and shows her doing a ritual).

[Jenny] What is the 9 of pentacles?

[Miss Michele] The Nine of Pentacles is harvesting your garden, literally reaping the fruits of all your labor.

[Jenny] Thank you, I blanked on that one

[Miss Michele] So this makes sense and… the only “advice” or knowledge I’m getting from this reading is about the pregnancy.

[Jenny] It’s PERFECT

[Miss Michele] It’s going to go exactly as you expect it, plan it.

[Jenny] And answered a question 100%

[Miss Michele] And, at the end, you’ll be enjoying the fruits of your “labor” (so to speak)… but ALSO that 9 Pents shows a return to an emphasis on your business/moneymaking. You”re going to be handling it all exceedingly welll. You’ll be in physical shape to go right back to doing everything you have to do… caring for the other children, earning a living.

[Jenny] Yea!

[Serenity Bly] *ponders* When are you due, Jenny?

[Jenny] That was an awesome reading, just what i needed. I was due three days ago

[Miss Michele] And with the women on these cards, you’re going to make it look easy.

[Jenny] WooHOO

[Serenity Bly] Ok, this is where I should trust my instincts. I was getting ready to say, “you won’t have long to wait”. The little one isn’t going to be impatient but not going to be lazy either. So it literally IS any day now.

[Jenny] Yes!

[Serenity Bly] Relax, breathe, you ARE ready and you’re going to welcome this new little one into your family easily, (strange term to use) but I mean the adjustment will be easy for you.

[Miss Michele] I had the same intuition, Serenity.

[Jenny] Now would be good. Or, how about now. Nope, I have a history of easy childbirth and this is a homebirth so…even easier – no travel.

[Serenity Bly] The three cards make me feel a girl energy from the baby.

[Miss Michele] But I remember what I went through and didn’t know if it was wishful thinking.

[Jenny] Yep, she’s a girl. Oh that was fantastic. Thank you SO much.

[Miss Michele] Any Braxton Hicks yet?

[Jenny] Yep, irregular contractions for days.

[Serenity Bly] *chuckles* Tempted to put bets on 2 days but given how off I was with Miss Michele last year I’m going to err on the side of soon instead.

[Jenny] hahahaha

[Miss Michele] Well, that’s because my little one is a wildcard.

[Serenity Bly] She sure is, and she loves to keep us guessing. lol

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Sometimes making choices that are in your families best interest isn’t as straight-forward as one might originally believe. At one of our recent Future-Tarot Live Chat Sessions, our good friend and host at The Echo of One, Mysti, was faced with just such a choice. To stay with a job that was demanding more of her time than originally promised or to spend more time with her children…

As a mother, I know how difficult it can be to weigh up considerations like income and me-time with the needs of two small children and Mysti’s decision could influence her life in so many ways. What advice would the Tarot offer for this difficult question?

[Mysti] Am I making the right choice in this job.

[Serenity Bly] *ponders* Interesting, lots of introspection, thinking, choices, right now especially. You’re examining your options, carefully and I feel like that’s the right way to go about it. Six of Cups in the past. Four of Swords in the present. Knight of Cups in the future.

[Mysti] I’m struggling with this as the agreement made when I took the job isn’t being upheld. One person has made changes and I can’t adjust my schedule.

[Miss Michele] YES… you’re WISHING it could have been differently, back to what it was before.

[Serenity Bly] You’ve had to seriously consider your… I want to say ‘moral’… outlook. You want to be true to what you believe is right and good and you’ve embraced that, letting things happen as they will but really wearing your heart when it comes to your decisions.

[Mysti] Given the situation in our home with J, it is a very emotional decision to make.

[Serenity Bly] The cups is very much your focus being on your family and wanting to keep that for yourself. You got into it because it was something you could bend around your families needs, not the other way around. The four of swords brings you to the point where you’re looking at your options.

[Mysti] My time is truly more valuable at home with the kids than in a paycheck. That’s exactly it!

[Miss Michele] About the cups–was just going to say exactly that! I think it also indicates a need for rest. So family first, decisions second & family in the future. Step back and look at what is lacking in your life and how you can best fill that void.

[Serenity Bly] And just from the vibe I’m getting from you and the knight of cups odds are you’re going to choose to walk away from the swords and really return your focus back to the family. But that doesn’t really mean giving up an income. The knight isn’t all on the home front. He’s in transition, on the move, making choices that will bring the family to a firmer ground.

[Mysti] You’re right about the income thing.

[Serenity Bly] It’s time now to look at what the best choices are for your family, where do they need you most. Can you make this job work around that? Because the swords shows that you really do have the chance now to turn things to your favor. If what their asking you to do doesn’t suit what you need to be doing, negotiate. These minor arcana puts everything in your hands.

[Mysti] So I’m very much on the right path in the choice I will make. I just need to prepare everything so that it’s an easy transition with full instruction. As it was stated, there would be no room to negotiate. And I absolutely cannot spend 8-10 hours in the office in one day. Especially not with all that’s going on, and that’s okay.

[Serenity Bly] With today’s technology 8-10 hours in an office is a waste of time. Get them a copy of Tim Ferriss’ book, The Four-Hour Work Week. If they gave you 2 hours in the office you’d get as much done as you would in 8. Tighter deadlines often lead to increased productivity. And everything else you don’t have to do IN the office.

[Mysti] Considering what I do and their fear of any info getting out about the business they won’t work out an arrangement like that. I can’t do billing at home and payroll must be done in office. It’s really ridiculous!! But that’s my boss for ya. lol

[Serenity Bly] What kind of environment is the office? If it’s closed (not public), and clean, you could always set up the kids to come into the office with you.

[Mysti] I did that… On Monday afternoon and it was HELL. There ended up being all the kids that work on the crew in the office… DOGS in the office… I was going WTH!

[Serenity Bly] *raises eyebrow* Wow, sounds like a nightmare.

[Mysti] I’m going to carry through with my plan for the week then. I’ll get everything organized (as they really stink at that! They had 2008 files in with 2009!!!!) leave full instruction in the work holy grail and leave it ready for transition.

[Serenity Bly] I guess it comes back to following your heart. Things in your family changed for very serious reasons recently so they’ll understand if you opt to put your focus 100% back to the boys.

[Mysti] Yes, Serenity! Major changes and complete disruption in our own family. Not to mention lack of sleep for me = a much harder time focusing on small details like this position entails.

[Serenity Bly] Some things you just can’t plan for, Mysti. And you’ve had an experience, you know going back to work won’t be so daunting next time you do it because you’ve done it and survived. Sometimes we just have to roll with the punches life is giving out.

[Mysti] Thank you!!! I know all about rolling with the punches!! Mr. S assured me of that!

With travel agents and exotic ideas filling her mind, Stephanie wanted to know what she might expect during her two week cruise through exotic waters and how spending those two weeks ship bound with her oldest daughter might affect their relationship. We drew a Celtic Cross Spread to find out what was in store for Stephanie.

The Three of Cups, the heart of the matter, shows your upcoming holiday with your daughter as a period of growth, an opportunity for you to explore your relationship together and, also, quite literally, just a time of celebration and fun. There’s nothing to worry about in that regard. You will have a good time.

Forces crossing you, in this case, forces working in your favor, shows up in the Nine of Pentacles… The purity of the mother/daughter relationship will be very strong, where your daughter will look to you as her female role model and mentor, and you will have the opportunity to give her what she needs. To plant the seeds that will help her solve her life’s problems and grow as a woman.

The past influences are showing in the third card, the Five of Rods. In the past, you’ve had battles of wills with your daughter. You never fully trusted each other, and there were patterns of trying to “one up” each other. This is your fear this time around, but it should not manifest as long as you keep your awareness of your role as the Nine of Pentacles mother-figure in your mind.

Influences passing out of existence are shown in the King of Rods. This trip, being “just the girls” will actually allow you personal growth, away from your husband. You will re-establish your own sense of independence and your daughter will be happy to see you not only acting on your own, but leading the way. You have the opportunity to temper this leadership with your feminine caring and softness and bring it back to your everyday life. This trip has the potential to change many areas of your life if you grasp the opportunity, which leads us to the fifth card in this spread.

The King of Cups “crowns” you, showing your goals, options and the possibilities that lie ahead. Maintain that sense of responsibility, tempering it with your feminine guidance and abilities as a good listener to maintain the energy of the trip and the strong relationship with your daughter that manifested on this trip.

The Three of Rods sits before you, showing, quite literally, the trip you’re taking, but, much more than that, the possibilities in front of you—both to explore your own independence and to strengthen your relationship with your daughter. Expect deep, potentially life-changing conversations along with fun memories on this trip, incidents you will laugh about for years into the future. Miss Michele loves this card, as it shows a man standing on the seashore, looking out onto the horizon, in awe of the possibilities in front of him, packed, and eager to embark on his journey, both practical and spiritual. This is also a card of detail, so be keenly aware of things like remembering your passport, tickets, following signs so you won’t get lost, confirming reservations, etc. There’s no bad cards in this spread that show hassles on this journey, but the Three of Rods is a well-prepared traveler.

The seventh card, The Chariot, is used to describe yourself and your state of mind. You’ve been looking forward to this journey for a long time. It’s been a major focus of your life and you want to make the most of it.

In the eighth position, the Eight of Rods, shows your environment and those around you. Things are moving rapidly, change is happening. Expect an element of adventure on the trip… be aware not to overextend yourself. Balance fun and activity with relaxation and self-exploration.

In the Ninth Position, the Seven of Cups shows your dreams, hopes and expectations about this relationship. The Seven of Cups is, literally, the daydream card… *nothing* is impossible on this trip! Dream of doing something wild and crazy? Go for it. Sit on the beach all day sipping margaritas? Do that. The world is your playground and nothing is out of reach. This card works with the Eight of Rods to show you will stretch your personal boundaries and try things you’ve always imagined but never had the gumption to do. Your daughter will experience this growth right along with you!

The Four of Swords in the tenth position shows what will come with this trip, and it holds a warning… for starters, you may return tired, possibly ill (nothing serious). Here is where the Three of Rods’ warning comes into play, as well. Don’t neglect the details of taking care of yourself, rest when you need it, balance fun with relaxation to emerge refreshed.

In reference to your relationship with your daughter… there will be a struggle to maintain all you’ve learned together on your trip when the stress and busy-ness of everyday life returns for both of you. Sit back, relax, and bring yourself back mentally to the mind-frame of the trip… remember that whenever things get challenging and you and your daughter fall back into your old behavioral patterns. This trip has the potential to change your lives, but you have to be open to that possibility and allow it to.

Keeping strong reminders of the trip—photographs, a scrapbook, special, wacky souvenirs—will help you maintain perspective.