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?

The Past: The Lovers

[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.

The Present: Seven of Cups

[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.

The Future: The Star

[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!

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Then I ran across a Life Coach who was willing to walk me through the process, step by step. I’m just in the groundworks of this new project, and I wanted to see how all of this positive thinking would help me in my life. So I did a quick Past, Present, Future spread with my trusty Gilded Tarot to get a quick overview of the situation.

Past: Five of Cups

This is one of the things I love about the tarot: sometimes, it is painfully obvious in its answers! In this scene, an older man with long, raven black hair is kneeling in a field, his head resting against his hands. There are three toppled cups in front of him, and two glowing golden cups behind. Further in the background is a tree and two bushes, and two black birds flying against the orange sunset.

This shows the despair that my life has been wrapped up in previously. I have faced depression and hardships, and in the LOA, it is (apparently) best to dismiss all the negative thoughts from the past, and focus on a bright future. Personally, I have a very hard time letting go of the past influences. This card reminds me that there is more to life than this – after all, there are five more cards to go!

Present: Three of Cups

I love the beauty and joy of this three of cups! In a golden pool of water, one cups stands, overflowing from the two other cups pouring their riches into it. Above the cups are three women, dressed in sheer greens, reds, and blues. In one hand, each of the women have glowing orbs of light. On the other wrist, they each have green and red ribbons tied and flowing in the breeze.

In the Present, the three of cups shows that I have a lot to celebrate right now! I have great family and friends, and their support will help me even more. It signifies joy, abundance, and spending time with those I love. Along with the LOA, surrounding myself with positive people will definitely help me out.

Future: Ten of Pentacles

This one showed up in last Friday’s post! The field mouse sitting atop the treasure, while the turtle reaps a portion of the rewards. Today, however, I am more drawn to the six glowing pentacles within the treasure chest. This symbolizes the riches that are within reach, that are mine by right. Obviously, since no one can have all the riches of the world, we only need worry about our portion in life.

I find this card extremely funny in the Future position! One of the things I’ve heard most frequently about the LOA is that money can be drawn to you by your positive thinking. While I am not completely convinced of this possibility, I am also not one to rule it out. I possess a dose of healthy skepticism with a willingness to try anything. So seeing the bountiful ten of pentacles here makes me think that I am on the right track, finding what is rightfully mine for this life.

What do you think? Any insights on the Law of Attraction? Overall, these cards look like an exact duplication of the steps of LOA to me!

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Knight of Swords – The Devil – Seven of Swords

Knight of Swords: It’s time for me to swoop in and save the day! This knight is ready to charge, with his horse reared back, teeth bared. Under the knight’s armour he is dressed in red and gold, empowered to take on any adversary. He stands outside the castle walls, which gives the appearance of defense, although a good offense is a great defense. My goal here is to make sure that I am doing everything I can to support my man, and defend him from any attacks. Possibly watching closely for signs of infection, and making sure he eats properly! Well, as much as you can after having your teeth pulled, anyway.

The Devil: This cartoonish figure creeps along in a menacing, yet happy stance. He has metallic wings, and his skin is all red, just as you would imagine an idealized devil would be. He walks on a meteor with volcanic openings spewing smoke. In this reading, it does suggest that I indulge him in his wants and needs, and not become cross with him even when his requests seem strange. He is the only one who will know what he can handle, and I need to be supportive.

Seven of Swords: This poor sword eater has seemingly failed a number of times. He has five swords laying about him, as he lays on the ground. His legs are in the air, and he has one sword balanced along his feet, tied to another he is trying to insert into his mouth. It does remind me of the dentist! This one suggests that while the goal is the elimination of tooth pain, it is going to take more pain to get there. A small sacrifice now leads to greater rewards in the future. When the going gets tough, both of us would do well to remember this fact.

Overall, it seems like everything should go as well as planned. Nothing too unexpected here, so we can continue on with our plans without much disruption. I will be his champion, and supporter throughout this difficult time. Wish us luck, as we’re heading out the door very shortly!

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Miss Michele,

I’ve been trying to get extra money freelancing – emailed several sources between April 1-7 and heard back from one editor who gave me an assignment and needed the freelancers to dig up sources for the story, which I did and I emailed her April 11 and again April 14. Still no reply. this could mean a lot of money and I could really use it. What should I do? Thank you in advance.

First, Miss Michele offers her apologizes for being as absent and uncommunicative as the editor in question! We were expecting to have Web access during vacation, but found ourselves without it. (And enjoying the situation! LOL)

You couldn’t ask for a better spread when asking about a new career opportunity!! I phrased the question as, “What will be so for our writer friend in regard to this assignment?”

The first card, indicating the past or heart of the matter is the Nine of Cups, the Wish card. This card indicates how badly you want this job and how you viewed this opportunity as a dream-come-true.

The near future is the Wheel of Fortune–this major arcana tells us that things will change, to your benefit, shortly!

The Ace of Rods shows us the final outcome–Rods, or wands, mean things are moving quickly, and the ace indicates a new beginner, the start of a new venture.

This combination of positive cards also tells me that you have made the right choice to pursue freelance writing and can look forward to a lucrative career in the long term.

Now, if you don’t hear from the editor shortly, this combination could mean that *another* opportunity will arise, right when you least expect it. This is what my instincts are saying as a reader. I just don’t believe the opportunity will be with this editor, but another door will be opening for you–and soon! Things will change unexpectedly, a reversal of fortune, as indicated by the Wheel. Keep your eyes open, continue pressuring Editor #1, but not at the expense of pursuing other opportunities. In either event, wherever the opportunity comes from, it will be long-term and lucrative. Good luck!

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