Future Tarot

One of the tidbits I forgot to share last week was that I am from the United States, where Spring is just beginning to bloom! In honor of this great time of flowers and romance, I decided to try a spread that I found on Aeclectic Tarot. The Spring Birth and Rebirth spread introduces the new influences that are entering your life this season, and indeed could be used any time of year. This time I used the Lo Scarabeo Enchanted Tarot, a deck featuring mystical creatures that reminds me of Spring.

Spring Birth and Rebirth

1. Birth – What will be new this Spring?

2. Rebirth – What will be brought to back or to new life this Spring?

3. Tied together – How will the Birth and Rebirth be tied together throughout Spring?

Today’s Draw: King of Pentacles – Queen of Wands – Nine of Pentacles

King of Pentacles: This King looks very smug and satisfied with himself! He looks like a dwarf, with grey hair and a light periwinkle cloak. He wears a gold crown topped with a mushroom, and lined with diamond shaped sapphires. In his lap he holds a large pentacle, with an image of what could be a younger version of him. His investment in his kingdom has matured, and he is prosperous. He sits on a gray stone throne with a Taurean bull carved into the headrest.

This Spring, I can expect to see a return in my own investments, which include my work at home career and supporting my household. The goals I set will be met, with some hard work and solid principles. I can be sure and steady, knowing that keeping my nose to the grindstone is a worthwhile effort!

Queen of Wands: The first thing I noticed on this lady was the sly smile on her face! She is looking away, as if she already planning something. She has red fiery hair, and is wearing a covered crown with a gold cross on it. Above that is an orange veil, pushed back and cascading down her shoulders. She is wearing a gold breastplate with arm and leg guards, and is ready to fight to pursue her ideals. She is brandishing a wand that looks more like a spiked club, with a gold encrusted top. A black and yellow lizard sits next to her on her covered throne, and fire is lapping up the branches all around her.

My previous energy and passion that I had will be renewed in the coming months, as I pour myself back into my work. I can draw upon her ingenuity and cunning as I blaze a trail for myself. There is nothing to fear when I have the tools at my disposal to succeed! I may even find time for my pet projects as well, and truly enjoy myself.

Nine of Pentacles: This gruff little dwarf presents a far different image of this card than I have ever seen before. He looks like a weary traveler, or perhaps even a pirate, as he sits on his bags of treasure. He wears a leather eye patch, and a large brass belt buckle over his red tunic. His legs are wrapped with brown leather, reminiscent of how athletes wrap their hands and feet. Surrounding him are nine pentacles, with a picture of a ship inside a laurel wreath.

The invested effort of the King and the drive of the Queen will both manifest them through my own self confidence and hard work. I will earn every penny I make, and have the tired satisfaction of a job well done. I can take a well deserved rest, after putting forth the necessary energy to make things happen.

Hi Miss Michele,
You have been recommended to me, as I am interested in a receiving a 3 card free Tarot Reading.
My name is Stephanie and I am 53. I feel particularly unsettled at the moment and would like some guidence. Do you need any other details about me?
Cheers,
Stephanie

Let’s see what the cards have to say, Stephanie. That should be enough information to give you some insight into your situation. But Miss Michele is wondering who offered the recommendation. Can you say?

Unsettled, indeed!! The first card, in the past, is the Three of Swords. This card typical indicates a romantic break-up, but it can also indicate another great loss–children leaving for college (empty nest syndrome), loss of a job, family, best friend… perhaps a move that has taken you away from family, friends and everything you love? Whatever the specifics of the situation, the emotions are running strong. You’ve hit rock bottom with this somewhat unexpected change. Even if you saw it coming, it was worse than you imagined it would be.

The next card, the Nine of Pentacles, shows your need to be self-reliant now. At the same time, you are trying to get in touch with your nurturing side again–with no one left to nurture. However, you WILL find peace and will realize you CAN make it alone. Changing your personal space, with home renovations (however small) can help. You may also be undergoing a professional endeavor where you are working for yourself and doing very well…but that doesn’t alleviate the loneliness.

The Final Outcome, I’m sorry to say, shows more of the same for a while… the Two of Swords shows you are at an impasse. A reconciliation may be possible, but first, you
must remove the blindfold from your eyes and see the truth. Accept things as what they are, not what you wish they could be, and you will be free to move forward. A truce *is* possible, but you must first face the storm. You have a very nurturing soft side, don’t be afraid to let it out right now. Yes, that has hurt you in the past, but it’s worth the risk. You will solve this matter through heart, not intellect.

Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can clarify further. I hope this helps. My thoughts are with you.

OrganizedWriter asks: I have a feeling I may see some new developments on the relationship front. Is my boyfriend planning to propose soon?

The past, or heart of the matter, shows a card that clearly represents the boyfriend–a stable force in OrganizedWriter’s life, who has been there for quite a while. The King of Pentacles provides financial security, and may also indicate that boyfriend has been saving for a ring…he’s doing this the smart way!

This card also indicates positive changes regarding organization, business plans, and devotion to entrepreneurship going on in Organized Writer’s life. She may have recently undergone a self-improvement program–okay, Miss Michele *knows* she has–that is bringing financial and business success.

We often find that when we make improvements in our life, taking matters into our own hands, it comes to pass that we get what we need and want from others, as well. This is the situation here!

The near future shows the Six of Cups, a card often indicating “the good old days.” In this case, what OrganizedWriter wants is not her *own* past, per se, but a typical happy family unit, complete with marriage and possibly even more kids. It will happen… actually, it IS happening…but not with the conventional symbols (ie, proposal and marriage) just yet.

The Nine of Pentacles in the Final Outcome supports the tarot’s assertion that a pregnancy/new child could be in the future. The Nine of Pentacles is the card of fertility. It also represents newfound self-sufficiency, which is what OrganizedWriter is experiencing right now. Emphasis seems to be on business and finance. I would say financial obstacles may be blocking the proposal at this moment, but it will happen when the stars align and the timing is right.