Future Tarot

Yesterday’s Daily Reading came to fruition early in the day. A phone call jolted me out of my Hermit-like state with a job opportunity.

I had to draw myself out of my shell and negotiate. I’m certain the interviewer found me a bit eccentric but qualified. In the end, I offered to look over the material I’d be editing and see if I could do it within the client’s budget. I’ll be posting later on about negotiating for writers at Anything That Pays.

Following this phone call, I retreated back into my shell to write, and completed one article, a press release and several product descriptions. A good day, overall.

Today’s throw bring us the Hierophant. Male cards has been an ongoing theme in my life lately. What I wouldn’t give to see a Star or Queen of Pents lately!

The Hierophant, much like the Hermit, tells me I can expect another quiet day. The Hierophant focuses on moral values, and tells me I should do the right thing, right about what I believe, and finish the projects on my plate. It says more than that, but I’m not comfortable posting it here.

As I shuffled, the Ten of Pents jumped out of the deck. Not only did it jump out, but when I tried to put it back in, it wouldn’t go! This card keeps coming up lately… for Mysti moments ago, several times during my on-air readings… I feel like it’s telling me this is the year that TJ and I will enjoy stability and strong family grounding, financial security, and begin moving forward. I love the look of the happy family on this card… I feel like today will be a significant day in that regard… spending time together, getting things done around the house, writing…

Faithful reader Mysti Linne poses a question for the tarot: “Is “By The Fire” the way I should go?”

A three-card spread of The Heart of the Matter, Advice, and Outcome should give Mysti some insight.

The first card, the Heart of the Matter, is the Ten of Pentacles. This project has the potential to give Mysti financial security, enough time with her family, and plenty of cash, but Mysti is concerned that may not be the case. The Pentacles are associated with Earth… Mysti hopes this project will give here some grounding.

The Advice is represented by the King of Swords… The tarot is telling Mysti she should behave as this Court Card would in this situation… analyze all the facts, look before you leap, use your head. Should you decide to take this project, take control as a strong leader, don’t allow others to influence your views too much.

The Outcome is represented by the Five of Wands, the Fire element, which relates to the name of the project. You’ll face an exciting challenge if you do this. There may be others who believe they know the best way–stick to your guns (re: King of Swords). If you do take over the project, be careful. You *may* be taking on too much and will, literally, burn yourself out. This is a fear Mysti’s has mentioned in the past and seems to be a recurring them in her professional life. It could happen again. In relation to the Five of Wands, I’d say the King of Swords is warning you to consider this VERY carefully.

However, all minor arcana in the reading tell us a very important thing: it’s YOUR decision, 100 percent, no one will influence it or present new information that causes you to change your mind. Whether you do or don’t take this on, the results won’t be earth-shattering. If it doesn’t work out, you can withdraw with little consequences and move on.

Interesting… Miss Michele drew a clarification card asking the tarot simply: Yes or No, should she do this.

The Wish card came up, the Nine of Cups. We have a balance of all four suites here… which shows that this decision won’t influence any one area of your life greatly. You won’t get rich–or poor. You won’t get emotionally burnt out. It really seems as if you have nothing to lose, and the tarot, with the Nine of Cups, seems to be saying, “Do what you think is best, you’ll be fine.” (Note I did not say “feel is best.” There were no “intuition” cards in this reading… the Tarot is saying look at the facts, the spreadsheets, and your time, and make a wise decision based on that information).

Cyclops took advantage of Miss Michele’s New Year’s Special for his 13-card reading. It is going to be an interesting, yet balanced, and overall positive year for Cyclops as he grows, learns and then is rewarded with some fun times!

Overview: Card 13 gives us the Page of Rods, showing a year of new opportunities and good news across the board. An overview of the spread shows a good balance of Pentacles, Cups, and Swords, meaning there will be balance between change and opportunities, finance, work and learning, and relationships/fun. A plethora of Pentacles in the first half of the year shows a focus on money-making, learning and study, setting the stage for a fun, relaxed second half, where Cyclops can focus on personal relationships.

January: Ace of Pentacles: A new business or wealth-building opportunity will show up in January, if it hasn’t already (and Miss Michele has inside information that it may have!) There will be further opportunities for Cyclops to exercise his creativity, as well.

February: The Hermit: This month will be quiet. The querent should take the time to plan his next move, meditate, contemplate and rest. Don’t rush into any of the new opportunities yet… consider all angles, ask others for advice, keep learning, but mostly, trust your gut.

Because things are going to explode in …
March, with the Ten of Pentacles. It will be a time for activity and travel, and Cyclops will have the money to do it, and do it right. With all this activity, he will be building a strong foundation for the future, in his paintball activities with his team, family relationships, and his career.

April: Eight of Pentacles: This brings hard work and study. The financial benefits and security from March won’t come without a price, he’ll have to study even more to pay back what he was given in March. But people are trusting that he *will* pay it back, so they are giving it to him before he even delivers. He should be careful with money management in April, although things were good in March, he shouldn’t squander it.

May: Knight of Cups: This card brings a shift from the tangible (Pentacles) to feelings and emotions. May will bring a new social experience, possibly a new love. Of course, when you’re not paying attention to it, that’s when these things happen. There will be an emphasis on fun and passion.

June: King of Swords: Cyclops may be afraid to take the leap into this new romance. He becomes overly rational, almost cold, which is not like him, at all. This new love will scare him, perhaps because it’s not what he expected to happen, romantically.

July: The Sun: By July, these feelings will pass and Cyclops will be feeling more like himself. There will be a focus on vacation, fun times. Whatever was troubling him or closing him off emotionally in June, he will be ready to throw caution to the wind, let loose and have fun in July.

August: The Emperor: Another major arcana tells us it’s going to be a pivotal summer. While the King of Swords represented Cyclops, The Emperor is someone else—a mentor who warns Cyclops it’s time to stop the party and get down to business. Enough focus has been placed on love and relationships, it’s time to get back to business and learning.

September: The Wheel of Fortune will bring new wealth and success in unexpected areas.

October: Five of Swords: Be on guard for people trying to bring you down because of their own jealousy. They will spread gossip, make you look bad, and if you stoop to their level, although you may win, you will lose because that’s not the type of person you are.

November: Two of Cups: You may re-unite with an old love or someone from your past, and this time, things will be much better as you find balance in your relationship. You’ll also find balance between money/career, romance and fun. The year will bring you to extremes of each side, but, toward the end, you will better learn how to balance it all.

December: The Hanged Man tells us the new/revived relationship hasn’t reached its happy outcome yet. You’ll be exploring the relationship from different angles, seeing each other differently, deciding how to proceed. You’ve been here before, but it looks very different this time.

The Page of Cups hitched a ride on The Hanged Man to show itself, and that signifies the birth of new emotions. You’ll be taking things slowly in your relationship, but it will be soft, warm and emotional. There will be a turning point of sorts, a strong emotional commitment where you both decide this is what you want, but no marriage proposal or formal commitment.

I’m starting to have flashbacks of elementary school, where I was always the one to be “It” in tag, because I was slow and fat and easy to catch. Anyway, I guess the five things I revealed about myself over at It Had to Be Said didn’t satisfy Boddie’s curiousity, as I’ve been tagged again.

Kate, over at Finding Boddie, posts:

As lovely as Miss Michele’s reading are, and how wonderful, accurate and enlightening they are, I think it’s time all of us sit back and let Miss Michele talk about herself a little bit. Consider yourself tagged, Darling! Your meme, if you choose to accept it, is to write 5 obscure things about yourself and then pass the meme along to five others. Good luck, Miss Michele.

Since this is a tarot blog, I’m going to approach this assignment with a twist. I will draw five tarot cards and use each card to tell something about myself, my current situation, or my personality. I’m confident the cards that come up will be the information I’m supposed to reveal.

1. Well, at first glance, this first card doesn’t seem like me at all. The Five of Cups indicates emotional poverty, loneliness. Ah, I’ve got it! As much as I come across as a “people person,” I’m actually quite comfortable alone. Large crowds and mayhem make me very tired after a while. I am also much better in one-on-one situations. At a party, I’m far more likely to retreat to a corner and have a deep conversation with one person, even if it’s someone I just met, than to be the center of attention, doing belly shots at the bar.
2. Hmph. Another card I wouldn’t think of as describing me… The Queen of Swords, a cool and analytical woman. When it comes to writing–and mentoring new writers–I can get VERY serious. As an editor, I’m a tough taskmaster. I bet people didn’t know that about me!
3. Okay, the Wheel of Fortune. This card comes up quite a bit in readings for me, and it sometimes predicts the hope of a new car… which doesn’t usually come to fruition. So here’s my secret: I have bad luck with cars! They just don’t like me. I take care of them, and they fall apart on me. Sadly, hubby has the same difficulties. I often say that if I could change one thing in my life, it would be to have a car that runs well and I don’t have to worry about constantly!
4. Temperance… I love this card! It is one of my favorites in the deck. I once used it in a poem. This card warns the querent to practice everything in moderation, which is something I have a problem with. It’s either all or nothing. 18 hours writing or I don’t even turn on the computer. Spending all my time with loved ones, or retreating into the shadows to be alone. Watching everything I eat frantically, or throwing caution to the wind to enjoy all that tastes good. Yup, that’s me!
5. The Ten of Pentacles symbolizes my life as it is now and my future desires. I would like financial security and to start a family. Okay, that’s not an obscure fact, it’s actually kind of run of the mill. But signs I’ve gotten lately show that 2008 will be the year for that to happen! I am a big believer in signs and synchronicity. Another big surprise coming from a tarot reader! LOL

Now, to tag others…
Patti the Wicked! and Miss Virginia Lee, over at I Ain’t Dead Yet.

TJWriter wants to know:
Should I take the leap to pursue the career path my heart desires?

Without looking at the tarot, Miss Michele can answer this question: Yes. Always pursue your heart’s desires.

For greater insight into the situation, and awareness of some of the challenges TJWriter may face in trying to achieve her dreams, Miss Michele relied on the six-card, simplified Celtic Cross Spread.

A lot of cups in this reading reveals what the wording of the question also tells us: TJWriter relies on emotions.

Her experience to date is shown by the Five of Swords. TJWriter may have been subjected to humiliation, ridicule or deceit in the recent past. She emerged victorious, but did not feel good about the “win.” She was succesful but unfulfilled, so TJWriter began to dream about a different life path.

Putting the past behind her, she has found a support network in her family and friends, as exemplified by the Ten of Pentacles. The emphasis, however, is on major life transitions. A commitment to stay home with children or perhaps just spend more time with loved ones? Family figures prominently.

The near future shows a Major Arcana, the Empress. There’s a lot of emphasis on femininity, caregiving, and the realm of emotions in this reading. The Empress shows still more family commitment and may indicate a birth on the horizon. It also could indicate the start of a new business, especially if that business is related to caregiving or creativity. (The birth of a book?) TJWriter is moving from one stage to another.

TJWriter in the environment of the future is shown by the Ace of Cups. More new beginnings! Follow your heart wherever it leads, TJWriter. You are at your best and most successful when you are following your motherly instincts, your heart and emotions.

Once again, the card indicates pregnancy or birth of a new creative venture. Since you asked about a career path, Miss Michele is inclined to say that the “birth” is figurative only… a new book or other creative venture. This is more than just a new client, however… this is a long-term commitment that can change your life! However, Miss Michele would advise you not to ignore your nurturing side… whatever creative venture you attempt, you’ll find success AND fulfillment helping others!

Now is also a good time to remind TJWriter that the future is not set in stone… these cards show only the most probably outcome if you continue on the current path.

With that disclaimer out of the way, let’s move on to Card 5, the best outcome you can hope for. The Nine of Wands says that, once again, you will be in a position of having to defend yourself and your beliefs. You’ll be faced with one last obstacle before victory (and victory will come!) Don’t be afraid to demand what’s yours. Most importantly, don’t change your course of action; the end of the race is near and you will emerge the winner.

Finally, the Outcome, the Ten of Cups. There are few cards in the deck better than this one, which symbolizes joy and harmony, especially in the realm of family life. You’re going to have the success you want in your career, which will give you the opportunity to focus on your family. Good relationships–business and personal–are on the horizon.

What a positive reading, it makes Miss Michele feel all warm and fuzzy (oh, wait, that’s the cat…sigh)