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Finding love is sometimes all about timing. Are you ready for love? You may think your ready, but are you really? And if you’re ready is the woman you love ready too? Tilanthis often wonders about finding love. He’s “ready”, but does the Tarot offers insight to quell his impatience.

Serenity Bly the cat is attacking me as I draw the cards. I wonder how Basement Cat influence carries on Tarot Cards.

[Tilanthis] Last time I had a reading it shared that I may already know the woman who will become my romance interest. I’d like to ask about love again, should I ask a question or will “general” love work?

[Serenity Bly] General love life works.

[Tilanthis] Alrighty… have at it!

[Serenity Bly] In the past we have The World, I feel this cards meaning is a little different from the norm, while yes, it does indicate a time of achievement and accomplishment I also feel it is pointing out that OTHER aspects of your life have been coming together, you’ve been growing and flourishing, creating harmony and balance within the spheres of your life and are finally able to look at it with a sense of achievement and accomplishment.

[Tilanthis] Absolutely! LOL. And that is my November card from the 12-Month Spread you ladies sent me, too.

[Serenity Bly] The Page of Swords in the Present and the Five of Wands in the future have a different story to tell when it comes to your love life. But, ironically, a similar message to that given in the past. The Page of Swords indicates a sense of arrogance and immaturity. He is literally ‘blowing in the wind, full of hot air”.

[Miss Michele] What deck are you using, Serenity?

[Serenity Bly] The Mythic Tarot, my usual. I rarely get pulled to the one other deck I have and haven’t splurged on new decks despite wanting to.

[Miss Michele] It seems like–HATE to say this–you’re still not *ready* for love. You’re having FUN. Still experimenting with life, finding your way.

[Tilanthis] Odd… I feel like I’m done with that…

[Serenity Bly] The Page is lingering but the Five of Wands feels like a very near future. In it he’s going after what he wants and learning to put thought behind action. Wants are inspiration and passion. But the five of wands feels like an illusion. In the story the Mythic Tarot tells, the young man is going after the golden fleece. But I feel like the fleece is a false reward, it’s like you’re chasing after the insubstantial, something that isn’t real. It’s bluster and, although you may triumph, the enjoyment of ‘winning’ will fade swiftly.

[Miss Michele] hhmmm… Looking at the five of wands in your deck, Serenity, I feel like it tells a story that the man is fighting the dragon WITH the maiden. So in the future, you will find someone similar to yourself, wanting to play, sharing the same values.

[Serenity Bly] It’s the old Myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece.

[Tilanthis] Well, good thing Rachel doesn’t want to get into anything serious until after the holidays.

[Serenity Bly] What I’m getting here is that any relationship you might go into in the near future won’t give you the fulfillment you’re really looking for. Perhaps you’re looking for love that needs to come from yourself first. Every page is young, immature, this Page of Swords is also arrogant. But he has a strength to harness. What it really comes down to is allowing yourself to self-sustain. If you don’t NEED someone else in your life you’ll find the someone you find will, rather than fill a hole in your life, complement you.

[Tilanthis] You know what… I needed to be told to back off and let things work themselves out… What will happen will happen, the universe gives us what we need, when we need it and are ready for it and that’s what I’m looking for.

[Serenity Bly] Well, what the cards are saying is that no matter what kind of fight you put up, when you get that prize you’ll discover it isn’t what you wanted to begin with. All you can really do is give it more time, learn to be content within yourself, embrace the World as it comes to you.

[Tilanthis] And if I don’t put up a fight? Back off and just let things go?

[Serenity Bly] You’re not giving up anything you need if you choose not to fight, except perhaps the personal thrill in the battle. There is nothing wrong with a good fight, so long as you understand the fight itself is the reward, not the golden fleece at the end of it. The thrill of the chase, not the deer.

[Miss Michele] And if you don’t fight, you don’t fight. Then instead of a playmate there won’t be anything. Which is okay too. You have the choice.

[Tilanthis] I agree. Something to think about… I’ll continue to focus on myself and the steps I’ve been taking in my life and will see what comes my way.

Serenity Bly I’m all for a good fight myself. I don’t WANT the fleece but it’s a lot of fun to take a tumble with the dragon anyway. But then I might be a little wicked.

[Tilanthis] I was looking back at my reading… and it has been SPOT ON and I haven’t really referred to it at all…. you can see it in my Blog! At the start of my life changes. It’s so interesting.

The above transcript is from a Wednesday Live Chat but later that day, as Serenity Bly washed dishes, a follow up message came that she felt compelled to share with Tilanthis:
In your reading we mentioned that it felt like you weren’t ready, but it came to me that “SHE may not be ready”. You may ‘feel’ ready and are growing increasingly frustrated with the waiting without understanding that SHE needs more time to mature and grow within herself (not that your cradle snatching necessarily but that she’s not emotionally available yet either) She is out there already but the timing isn’t right. I was reminded of the quote, “When the student is ready the master will appear.” In this case you are both student and master and while you may be ready, SHE may not be.

Transcript from: November 4, 2009

This is a year Chryselle’s youthful exuberance pays off in big ways. She’ll find fortune comes her way. Her biggest challenges will be in remaining true to herself. She may encounter a man, possibly a love interest, who wants to dominate her but should never let it happen.

In the latter half of this year, people attempting to deceive Chryselle will be a recurring theme. The events of last year really shook Chryselle’s trust and faith in people. However, the more she expects people to do wrong by her, the more mistrust, she attracts into her life. Your beliefs are proven true, until you begin to change that belief system. It’s hard when those we trust betray us. But the expression of “not letting a few bad apples spoil the bunch” is very true in this case. Chryselle, don’t let these brief dark spots put a damper on your year – overall, you can look forward to fun, celebrations and good times, with little struggle (and those struggles you do have will be minor, and self-made.) Don’t be afraid to take a chance this year; it will work out for you!

January: Wheel of Fortune

The year began with a change in your fortune from 2009. You may have experienced a windfall of money, or a new, fun opportunity.

February: Eight of Swords

You are feeling trapped by circumstances, as if there’s no way out. It could be this winter weather getting to you, too many commitments that you’re not enjoying, or an overall sense of restlessness (or all three.) This card shows a woman tied up, with a blindfold over her face, surrounded by eight swords that create a sort of prison. What’s holding you back?

March: The Empress

These feelings pass with the arrival of the Empress in March… when you are learning to harness your feminine intuition, kindness and nurturing nature to create pleasant things around you. The focus is on creativity. You may have found work that is fulfilling. If you are in school, you’re taking classes that inspire you. Ideas run rampant – the key is to focus your energies. But after February’s stagnant feelings, you are moving forward.

April : King of Swords

This card represents a powerful male influence coming into your life. He may try to dominate; you’ll need to harness the inner strength of last month’s Empress to stand up against him. This is important, as, based on the cards surrounding it, this person could be a new love. I drew a clarification card, the Three of Wands, and it indicates that yes, this person is either a new love or perhaps a business partner. In either case, equality and balance are important in this relationship.

May: Page of Wands

This Page supports the fact that the new person in April could slowly grow into a love interest. You approach this new relationship with vigor and enthusiasm. This also represents continued interest in creative endeavors. You are at a great age – the enthusiasm of youth, but also with wisdom beyond your years that you are just beginning to use. You’re developing greater self-confidence this year. In 2010, I see a young woman blossoming into adulthood, becoming more certain of her abilities, and a brilliant future beginning to fall into place!

June: Four of Wands

June wedding? Maybe not for you, but it’s definitely a month of celebration. You may be a maid of honor or bridesmaid for a friend, and that suits you perfectly well at this stage of your life. You bring something special to every celebration you attend, whether it’s a wedding or just a small dinner party. You’ll look to hosting your own events this month, too. You are the consummate organizer, getting everyone together for that awesome beach trip, and packing the lunches for everyone, too!

July: The World

Your talents, abilities and creativity pays off in July. You’re enjoying the summer to its fullest, with plenty of everything – sun, friends, money, fun! This Major Arcana symbolizes the fulfillment of everything you could possibly want in life and, for the moment, that’s exactly what you have. Don’t forget to take a few moments to be grateful for it all, to absorb it in silent (or vocal) appreciation. Truly, the better it gets, the better it gets!

August: The Magician

It’s a powerful summer for you with these two Major Arcana cards in a row. Major Arcana symbolize important – often life-changing—events. Often, the Magician represents our own ability to use our special skills and talents to get what we want. The Magician is a master salesman, manipulator (in both the positive and negative sense), politician, and business success, with the creativity and intelligence to attract success. In this case, I believe you will encounter a very strong Magician type person. Just be sure this person doesn’t overpower your own strong personality or steal the spotlight. There’s more than enough for everyone; there’s no reason for you to shrink into the shadows just because someone else has come on the scene.

September: Eight of Cups

My intuition tells me September’s happenings have to do with that Magician. Remember I said the Magician is a Master Manipulator? You’re going to be getting plain old Bad Vibes about this guy. Trust your intuition. Remain on your guard and seek out positive, trustworthy people with which to spend your time.

October: The Sun

Yes, another vacation may be in the cards for you… after summer’s celebration, you have another opportunity to enjoy sun, surf and sand. Take the opportunity – there’s absolutely no reason not to! You’ll find the getaway, however short it may be, will give you a boost in creativity and a second wind to face the impending winter.

November: Two of Swords

Once again, you have to contend with factors you may not WANT to see… these people (I don’t know if there’s more than one) are still coming into your life – ones you can’t quite trust. I don’t think you’re fully rid of the Magician, or the King of Swords. You feel trapped. This card also indicates a need for balance… after all the partying, it’s time to focus on your goals.

December: Four of Swords

The holidays have you worn out, plain and simple. On top of all the partying and the drama with other people, you’re ready to simply lie down and rest. That’s a good idea. The Four of Swords tells us if we don’t take a break, it will be forced on us. Say no – to social invitations, commitments, etc. — especially if you can’t come up with a compelling reason that you want to attend! Surround yourself with peaceful, spiritual people who have your best interests at heart.

January 2011: Three of Pentacles

With the New Year (and possibly new semester) it’s time to hunker down. The emphasis is on work and learning, possible internships, and action that will help you advance on your chosen career path. You’re ready for a mentor, and you’ll find one. After all, this reading shows the Universe gives you what you want.

February 2011: Eight of Wands

This card typically indicates an amazing job offer. Things are once again moving quickly – what you learned in your Three of Pentacles time paid off. Don’t stop learning, even as you begin to profit from your skills.

Overview: Page of Swords

The Page of Swords as our year overview shows you charging full-speed ahead into everything you do. This is a great attitude to have. Most times, it works out well for you!

The Tarot would warn, throughout 2010, to be aware of those “ups-and-downs.” Things are great, then, Crash! Only, the crash isn’t really as bad as you perceive it to be when you’re in the thick of it. Take the time to count your blessings when things are going well, and you’ll encounter more blessings. You are someone other people may consider “lucky.” But there’s really no such thing as luck. You create everything you receive, because you believe you deserve it. When you let self-doubt creep in or begin to take things for granted, that’s when you experience that emotional crash.

Hyna says:
“I’m unsure on how much info I need to tell you to get the most accurate reading. But anyway. My ex and I had been friends and neighbors since 2005. Then we became lovers around 2007 and everything went so fast from then. We move in together after just being bf/gf for 3months and it was fine at first but went downhill. We stopped living together but still tried to work things out. And still keep trying at this moment and just think its getting old and need some change. I just need some guidance. I love him and I think he feels the same way that’s why we keep going back and forth on this.”

Past Experience in Love

Page of Swords
This card shows how the relationship was tumultuous from the beginning. You were both young, full of fire and passion and adventure. This worked well for a time, as you had a fun relationship many people would envy, but when “real-life” set in, no one was the balancing aspect or the adult in the relationship.

Current Experience in Love

Knight of Pentacles
Currently, you’re ready for that adult relationship. You’re putting a lot of “work” into the relationship in the hopes it will change, but the key factor missing in this love reading, which is conspicuously lacking any cups and filled with swords and pentacles, is missing. It does not have to – should not – be this hard. That’s not to say relationships don’t take work — they do. But it’s work you should love doing because of your love for the person you’re with. That’s sorely lacking here. This has turned into – to continue the analogy – that job you work just for the paycheck, dreading every Monday morning when the alarm clock rings. It’s tedious.

Factors you’re not seeing currently

Three of Swords
You are ready for the break. He may not be, but you know, instinctually, that this is not a true love relationship and you deserve so much more. He’s scared to let you go. In the past few years, you’ve matured beyond him, both emotionally and as far as outside factors are concerned. You are living a different life than you were when you met him, and there may not be any place for him as a lover in your new world.

What you Need from a Love Relationship

Three of Pentacles
You need someone willing to work in the same way you are at a relationship. You can work really hard at something, but if you’re doing things incorrectly, you won’t get the outcome you desire. Or, you can work in the “right” way and things get easier. This is where you are now.

Your greatest strengths in a relationship/What you Offer

Four of Swords
You offer kindness, understanding, patience, and a balancing, adult influence on your partner. Additionally, this card shows that you are simply “tired” of working and fighting. It reiterates that you need a break.

Possible Future Outcome

Knight of Swords
If you continue as you are, this will end in a messy way, with you charging out of his life. On the other hand, if you heed the tarot’s advice and make a clean break, there’s a chance you’ll resurrect the friendship and remember the things you both enjoy about each other. In the future, I see another relationship that will begin, as this one did, as a firestorm of passion. Learn from the past and take it slowly to prevent repeating history.

I want to note a few significant aspects of this reading:

1. All these Pages and Knights tell me you are still, emotionally, very young. Being young at heart (or even young in reality!) is admirable and wonderful – traits to hang onto. It’s okay if your ex is not the one for you. Take the youthful aspects of your personality and nurture them but remember it’s okay to grow up in certain ways, as well…I see you on the path to maturity and letting go of things and people in your life that aren’t working to make way for new ones is okay!
2. The lack of Cups in this reading shows just how much this relationship has gone stale. Pentacles are the work cards, showing how much “work” this relationship has become, and swords represent the tumult within the relationship that I suspect was there from the start. At one point, it made things exciting. But one cannot live in a “Sword” mindset – always prepared for a fight – constantly. It becomes tiring and the Four of Swords (a need for rest and respite) is the result. I suspect you’re almost ready to live your next relationship from a “Cup” place, filled with love and understanding, but your ex isn’t there yet.
3. The lack of major arcana cards in this reading tells me the decision is entirely in your hands. I know you will make the best choice for both of you, to preserve the friendship and to make way for better things in your life.

Serenity Says: I just want to add a quick word to Miss Michele’s deeply tuned reading. I get an impression from the swords and pentacles in this reading that a part of the struggles you’ve had in the past revolve around your sense of security. When in a relationship financial and material burdens are, in an ideal world, the shared responsibility of both partners. A lack of balance or support creates emotional dependence and a destroying sense of insecurity. In this reading, I get the impression you’ve felt this with your ex.

If you choose to step away from the relationship you’ll be giving yourself the opportunity to build a firm foundation of security and independence for yourself. When you can approach your relationships without feeling like you NEED your partner you’ll find yourself able to rejoice in the joy, the desire and wanting of the relationship. A relationship that is out of balance tends to need work through desperation. Where as, if you feel a sense of balance and security within the relationship the ‘work’ involved in making it work is inspired by passion.

Best wishes from the Future-Tarot team!

I enjoyed a lovely session with Mandy in a recent Wednesday Tarot Chat. Her warm enthusiasm, gentle excitement, and empowered glimpse into her own future created a harmonious energy in the room that made her a delight to read. Having an opportunity to connect with others, to share their experiences, and offer insight and guidance is one of the reasons I look forward to our weekly chat sessions. I hope you’ll join us in a few ours for this weeks and if you can’t make it but would like me to do a three-card reading* for you please email me at SerenityBly@gmail.com.

[Mandy] The question is: Will I accomplish what I’m hoping through our schedule revamp?

[Serenity Bly] Oh, good question. The Queen of Pentacles and Ace of Swords were wanting to be jumpers. I’m not counting them in your reading unless/until they tie in with what comes out next.

[Mandy] Ok

[Serenity Bly] *ponders* In the past, the Page of Swords shows two things, the first, that you’ve been thinking or even talking about doing this for a very long time but have hesitated taking action. Perhaps that is because of the second, others naysaying your ideas.

[Mandy] And I’ve been quite busy.

[Serenity Bly] For a long time, a sense of doubt, perhaps self-doubt but also more obviously the doubt of others has made it challenging to be confident about making changes and moving forward.

[Mandy] *agrees*

[Serenity Bly] The Knight of Pentacles in the present shows BIG, but profitable (not necessarily in a material sense) changes. You’re undertaking what is going to be a rather significant journey. I feel like this reversal is significant too so I’ll read it in this case. With the horse and rider facing backwards it is likely you’ll be bringing back some of what has worked for you in the past. It might also indicate a need to look at where and how far you’ve come before you will really be sure of the path ahead.

[Mandy] I am hoping to have our daily routine figured within the next couple of days and then will begin moving forward from there. It’s going to take some work, but my ultimate objective is to ensure I have time to write and get back to writing. I miss taking a pen to paper and fingers to keyboard. It’s an amazing feeling when you complete something – and I MISS that feeling!

[Serenity Bly] In the future, the Two of Pentacles shows HARD WORK. But, in this case, it’s a great sign. You’re moving your focus away from family and finding a new balance that allows you to bring in your working life. Yes, you’ll have a lot of new things to learn and it might take time for real money to start coming in again but this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and learn. In some ways you are beginning again, but you’ve already got the tools and you’re real mastery comes in finding the way to use those tools in the time you have available.

[Mandy] Yes, hard. I’m going to try to write following the school schedule with Johnathan. I want to be free to take the summers off for the most part and keep Shaun in a structured routine to allow time for me to really work. Richard working 4 pm to midnight will help too. He’ll have a set time with Shaun so I can work upstairs without interruption.

[Serenity Bly] It sounds great.

[Mandy] I’m workin’ on it. LOL. It looks like I’ll get it sorted.

[Serenity Bly] Now, lets flash back to those two jumpers and see if they relate. Being Pentacles and Swords I think they probably do. *pauses and nods* The Queen of Pentacles is YOU. She’s gentler than a Queen of Swords. The Queen of Swords would be all business-mode. The Queen of Pentacles is security, building foundations, creating a place that is safe and warm and giving. She is the central figure of material abundance.

[Mandy] Balancing all aspects of home and work.

[Serenity Bly] The Ace of Swords must then be an indication of rethinking the way you work. What has worked for you in the past might not necessarily be what will work for you in the future.

[Mandy] Right. I can’t work until all hours of the morning and still function throughout the day. I have to balance my time, very carefully, to maintain balance, peace and order in all aspects of our lives.

[Serenity Bly] You may find yourself trying new things. If you wrote primarily for magazines you might get into fiction, or etc. The WAY you did it before may not be the way you choose to do it now. Be open to those new ideas and new concepts.

[Mandy] Completely.    

[Serenity Bly] Adjust to what you feel passionate and interested in learning now and don’t feel like you have to do things the way you’ve always done them.

[Mandy] I’ve done a great deal of story writing in the past, most of which as a ghost writer. I’m looking more into helping through experience, sharing meal ideas/plans and health aspects. That’s where I feel most drawn at this point.

[Serenity Bly] That sounds like an excellent direction. Perfect for where you are in life stages right now too. *grins* And as an answer to your original question it sounds like a resounding yes.

[Mandy] Fabulous!!

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Stephanie is entering a phase of learning this year. She will be learning balance, discipline, money-making techniques and a stick-to-it-iveness that will serve her well throughout life. The Six of Pentacles in the year’s theme, while not a Major Arcana, Stephanie’s victories will be small but significant. Think: one step at a time.

A powerful man is a strong influencer, or perhaps it is a woman with male-dominant traits who figures prominently. This person is Stephanie’s inspiration as well as her drill sergeant, who gives her the strength and energy to keep going when she’d just rather not.

June: King of Swords

The person referenced above makes his first appearance in June, ruling with a bit of an iron fist, sword poised not so much for battle as to let Stephanie know it is there. The King of Swords will poke her with it if appropriate, if only to get her moving “for her own good.”

July: Wheel of Fortune

And move Stephanie does, straight into good things. The Wheel of Fortune heralds an unexpected windfall of time, money and energy puts Stephanie on the path toward what she wants to accomplish.

August: Three of Pentacles

This card indicates a journey of learning, honing a craft or skill into profits. It may also indicate a business endeavor with others, where the other person takes the lead in many areas. Just because Stephanie is behind the scenes, however, does not mean her contribution is inconsequential. To the contrary, the Three of Pentacles shows she is learning all she can, absorbing like a sponge, so she can take over.

September: Ten of Pentacles

This card indicates the fruition of that which was begun. Sometimes called the “Happy Family” card, the Ten of Pentacles is a Minor Arcana version of the Wheel of Fortune, which we saw earlier in the year. Hard work has paid off and profits are flowing in.

October: The Hermit

After a season of success, Stephanie is pulling back to re-evaluate her goals and ambitions. It may be time for a complete change of focus, or perhaps just a rest. Based on the cards surrounding this Major Arcana, The Hermit, too many people are counting on you for you to stay away long.

November: Page of Swords

It’s a young man! Or woman! With a great idea!
Miss Michele’s tongue-in-cheek exclamation points reflect the Page of Swords’ enthusiasm. There is no room for pessimism or naysayers here. Change is in the air, and it’s all for the better. Perhaps a new business idea, or a new direction for the existing business. Either way, this youngsters enthusiasm (and when we say youngster here at Future-Tarot, we mean the young at heart) will lift Stephanie out of October’s doldrums and won’t take no for an answer.

December: King of Wands

Here’s that strong male influence again, only he’s softened around the edges this time. The King of Wandssees the progress Stephanie has made and he’s willing to step back and gently guide her this time around.

January: Queen of Swords

This card, more than any other in the reading, represents Stephanie and her evolution over the past six months. She went from being a person easily led down whatever path others saw as best for her, to stepping up to be a queen in her own right, ruling with that sword. Miss Michele’s only warning would be to not lose touch of the softness that makes her uniquely Stephanie. Strength is good, so long as it’s tempered by tenderness. The Queen of Swords is sharp and shrewd, but it’s wise to remember she doesn’t know everything – yet.

February: The World

Just as Stephanie steps into her own, The World is waiting for her. Quite literally, February sees the culmination of everything she has worked so hard for in 2009. With her business going strong, it’s time to sit back, relax, and await the next challenge.

March: Two of Swords

And, as always, life moves in cycles and the change of seasons brings the start of a new cycle. The Two of Swords reflects a need for balance and factors Stephanie may not have considered in the past. For instance, with this reading for the last half of 2009 so filled with Swords and Pentacles, there wasn’t much time for romance, tenderness or even fun. What areas of her life was Stephanie neglecting and how can she make room for them?

April: The Chariot and Four of Pentacles

The Chariot holds the answer, as this Major Arcana predicts a journey. The journey is literal in this case, as well as figurative. Stephanie seeks direction – a cosmic and spiritual GPS if you will – to tell her what’s next in her life. A clarification card, the Four of Pentacles, provides that direction. Now that the Universe has been so kind as to grant your wishes, it’s time to let go a bit. You can afford to be generous – with your time, money and emotions. Take The Chariot, enjoy your vacation, let all your worries drift away… and tip generously. The Universe has plenty more where that came from.

May: The Tower

May brings a time when Stephanie wants to reinvent herself once again her trip brought new perspective, but she came home to a perhaps unwelcome surprise. Like the phoenix rising out of the ashes – that’s the preferred analogy for The Tower Major Arcana – everything will only be stronger with the rebuilding. She may come home from her trip to startling news, a home break-in, or simply changes beyond her imagination.

Theme: Six of Pentacles

The emphasis is on balance, learning and, above all, fairness. Her karmic lesson for the year, shown in the Six of Pentacles is to think more about others than about herself and, from that, good things will come.