Future Tarot

[Serenity Bly] What advice does the Tarot have regarding my super secret project that Miss Michele knows about but no one else does.

[Miss Michelle] OH!

[Serenity Bly] Well, my mother does too, but only because I’ve worked on it while at her house. lol

[Miss Michelle] Wait, am I thinking of the same super-secret project? the one you mentioned this morning? Or whichever morning it was I did your yearly spread?

[Serenity Bly] Don’t think it came up in my 12-month. But then I was too preoccupied about the whole man factor. Oh, and THAT wasn’t super secret. Everyone knows I’m considering artificial insemination. *chuckles* Babies without men, I’m all about that.

[Miss Michelle] Damn, and here I went and drew an Empress just for you. Actually, this fits the other super-secret project, too…

[Serenity Bly] Well, you were THINKING about that when you drew so maybe it relates to AI and not SSP? lol

[Miss Michelle] It could relate to EITHER! Dammit. Okay, we have that Death card again… for EITHER to be successful… you need to let go of something. And THAT is what leads me to believe it’s SSP…

[Serenity Bly] Needs to let go of stupid anxiety. We already knew that. And again it relates to both.

[Miss Michelle] AND that your yearly spread could relate to that, too.

[Serenity Bly] I’d much rather my yearly spread relate to babies without men. That would be nice and a yearlong project with a Ten of Cups culmination. My SSP, now that I don’t want to drag on all year long.

[Miss Michelle] Yes, you need to get rid of the anxiety but, as it relates to SSP, specifically the anxiety about writing (can I say that much?) and about FINISHING a project. Esp. a big one. Then we have the Empress, showing a birth… you WILL finish.

[Serenity Bly] I’m trying to chunk down, I have SSP’s outline together but am stalling at the writing again. And you know me well enough to see the recurring issues there. I need a firm whack.

[Miss Michelle] thwap! The Three of Rods shows multiple opportunities arising from the completion of this project. This is NOT just a project, it’s the start of an empire… or a larger family if we’re going the other way.

[Serenity Bly] See, it ties beautifully with both situations. The Three being the third child. And the Three being the potential for the SSP.

[Miss Michelle] Yes… it really does. But I typically associate that three with a business opportunity card. But then the Empress… Damn. tarot’s playing games with us.

[Serenity Bly] lol It’s doing exactly what it’s meant to. Making me feel better.

[Miss Michelle] I said, “Does this reading relate to a baby or SSP?” and I got the Hanged Man. I think it’s saying, “wait and see.” In fact, I know it is because I heard it in my mind. LOL

[Serenity Bly] Hanged Man can mean both too. The fact that one is playing a hand in the other. Sacrificing and waiting now is clearing the field for then.

[Miss Michelle] Three majors, too… Whatever it is will be life-changingly significant.

[Serenity Bly] This makes it more about AI than SSP because I don’t really feel SSP is that significant. But the breakthrough involved in both would be. Thank you MM. I feel better, about both.

[Miss Michelle] SSP really could be a stepping stone to a lot of other great things is the sense I’m getting.

[Serenity Bly] thinks my anxiety yesterday and today is probably related to not eating. I’ve been very naughty. Deliberately ignoring hunger until it passes instead of choosing to eat healthy meals at regular times. And I know having an empty stomach makes my anxiety worse.

[Serenity Bly] Ah ha! It’s officially 9.30pm who wants a reading?
[Deb] I do. I’m looking at what to do job-wise.
[Miss Michele] Deb, I’ve drawn your cards. Three minors. They are saying the choice is entirely yours. In the past is the Two of Rods, and I’m feeling like I should read this as it came out – reversed. As if, rather than the start of a venture, something is ending… or rather, has ended.
[Deb] Okay
[Miss Michele] You’ve got so many choices in front of you, it’s impossible to pick just one.
[Deb] I’m sort of in job limbo, at the moment.
[Miss Michele] But you know you were unhappy — or rather, “bored” — where you were.
[Deb] well, yeah, and it was gonna end anyway
[Serenity Bly] *ponders* I feel that Two of Rods (Wands) also echoing a lack of confidence or courage to make a choice over what to begin next. There is so much potential for success in many of your options that it is difficult to choose.
[Deb] *nods* Yeah. Right now I have been concentrating on other things, just sort of coasting as this plays out and trying to prepare for whatever is next.
[Serenity Bly] Obviously that then creates a lack of focus because you’re juggling the choices. *waits for more cards*
[Miss Michele] Well, I hate to say things will get worse before they get better.
[Deb] In my deck, that card is the Trapper, part of doing that successfully is learning to bide one’s time
[Miss Michele] Er, Five of Pentacles is the near future, then we have Three of Rods in the outcome. I’m reading the Two of Rods almost as a milder version of the Hanged Man, if that makes sense. Especially since it came out upside down… the cards even resemble each other in my deck. Unlike it being the Hanged Man, though, you weren’t lacking energy. You were in planning stages–which I know for a fact with your going through Secret Abundance Files.
[Serenity Bly] *chuckles* I was just thinking that, it’s a Hanged Man of choice, you’re ‘biding your time’ as you said but are not inactive or unable to proceed like a Hanged Man would be.
[Miss Michele] The Five of Pentacles shows you’re going to bring about something upon yourself that will be a blessing in disguise. It’s really going to look like it sucks. But it’s just to shake you out of that “What should I do?” It’s going to force you out of the waiting stages.
[Serenity Bly] And it’s going to look like a lot of hard work and effort, possibly without much recognition and probably something that will benefit others before it begins to benefit you.
[Miss Michele] Which parlays into the third card. sure…
[Serenity Bly] The opportunity coming up will challenge you which might seem daunting at first but by pushing your boundaries you have an opportunity to grow and develop your skills. I also feel like you’ll be working with others and perhaps this is unusual for you, needing to deal with more back and fourth teamwork than you might normally expect.
[Deb] Okay – in my deck Five of Pentacles is cultivation and Three of Wands is joint effort, which makes sense. Right now I’m working on getting my body to represent who I am
[Miss Michele] Yes… About Three of Wands, it definitely indicates a business partnership, joint venture. I think of it as the ultimate entrepreneurial card.
[Deb] Oddly, I’m cultivating teamwork at work right now, and the ladies I am working with seem appreciative.
[Miss Michele] You’re not going to go into “a job.” You’re going to come up with another career.
[Deb] Pretty sure of that myself, MM
[Miss Michele] Remember, though, Three of Wands is still very early in the game (3). You’re still in the planning stages, looking ahead at all the possibilities off the shore. (not offshore… LOL) What you’re doing at your “job” now will pave the way toward your career. You’re cultivating and planning. But remember, decks don’t always translate directly from one to another.
[Miss Michele] My Hanson-Roberts Five of Pentacles is not yours.
[Deb] True, and we read differently to begin with.
[Miss Michele] Yes… And I do see the cultivation, but expect tough going… being prepared for it will make it easier. (Kind of like cultivating bad soil to yield a better crop.)

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.

Each week, we offer free tarot readings and talk all things tarot at The Echo of One, a site dedicated to the exploration of spiritual topics with open-minded acceptance.

I love doing readings with Miss Michele which makes our Wednesday Tarot Chat all the more exciting. Our energy keys together and we develop a synergy that enhances both our abilities to connect with the cards and the querient. Below is a transcript from a recent Wednesday Tarot Chat.

Bexg asked: “My husband is trying to start his own business, do you see that being successful?”

[MissMichele] I’m using the Hanson-Roberts Deck for now. Wow… (sidenote, I love how visual this deck is…) Three is heading off into a new venture, and you have two of those in this reading, which is propitious. The three cards (because Serenity doesn’t like to wait, LOL) are King of Cups, Three of Rods, and Three of Pentacles. To cut to the chase, because this card is just screaming to me, he’s going to have a lot to learn. That is shown by the three of Pentacles.

[SerenityBly] mmm very nice cards. It shows a young business that is finding its feet.

[MissMichele] He may want to take a course to bone up in areas he’s not familiar with, as there are many aspects related to running a business, not all of which may be his expertise, but overall, things look very very good. What prompted him to start the business is a strong desire to help people, and you can’t argue with those motives. (Shown in the King of Cups). He will bring gentle leadership and… genuineness… to the business. He’s very trustworthy and that will work to his benefit.

[MissMichele] It is important to note, with three minor arcana, the success of the business depends ENTIRELY on him. He’s going about this the right way. In the near future, the Three of Rods shows him writing a business plan, lining up capital… doing everything with a solid plan and foundation.

[SerenityBly] He’s invested emotionally in this business and I think it’s wonderful that you’re showing support, Bexg. He’ll need your support because it means a lot to him that he makes this a success. With all business it’s going to be a challenging road but I really do think he has great footings, a firm foundation, and the commitment to this to make it work.

[MissMichele] I feel like he left his corporate job/day job because the people there were less than scrupulous and also he was overworked, doing too much. He couldn’t trust people. But he hasn’t let that sour him, just means he has learned to dot his is and cross his ts better.

[BEXG] hasn’t quite left his day job yet but that’s next on the horizon

[MissMichele] What he has to do is not let his need for perfection delay him… planning is good, but he needs to take that step toward action. I don’t see a lot of “action” in this reading, and that will be the next step. He’s in the VERY early stages, but he shouldn’t procrastinate. Take long enough to do things right, learn what he needs to learn, but then make a move!

[BEXG] I agree, I keep telling him that.

[SerenityBly] He’s probably very aware of the impact his choices will have on you, his family. As a King of Cups he’s very home oriented and will worry about this kind of choice because it risks your security. Make sure he knows you support his choices. See what you can do to make things feel more stable for him. Help him bouy up that courage with your faith in his abilities.

[MissMichele] EXACTLY what Serenity said and he’s concerned about making the move because of how it will affect you, and others. The King of Cups is caring and thinking about others, in this case, almost to a fault.

[BEXG] YES I agree totally

[SerenityBly] Certainly to the detriment of his own happiness if he feels his loved ones needs don’t mesh with his own. So, he’s really going to need your support. He has the tools to build on the foundations he already has in place. He’s got room to grow but he has to take those steps, begin instead of holding back.

[BEXG] YES

[MissMichele] What Serenity said before about Strength… The Three of Pentacles felt “unfinished” to me, so I drew another card… Strength. He needs the COURAGE to move. And you need to give him that. (Serenity is more true psychic than I and sees the themes emerge and the cards before I even draw them.)

[SerenityBly] *blushes*

[MissMichele] In the imagery on the Hanson-Roberts Deck, Strength, is a woman stroking a lion, with the infinity symbol over her head. The female counterpart to the Magician. ANYTHING is possible for your husband, WITH you by his side.

[MissMichele] Any additional questions Bexg?

[BEXG] Can I ask you about our home, do you see us living here for long, changing houses, or even changing countries where we live?

[MissMichele] Ace of Pentacles… (Serenity requested one card on that…) And that would definitely signify a new beginning.

[SerenityBly] Wow, ok, NOT the card I was expecting. I was getting set to say, I doubt you’ll be moving, your King of Cups is steady, he likes where he’s at. But that ace says there is definitely a new beginning on the horizon. So a move is entirely possible. And given how firm a new beginning it is it will be a big one.

[MissMichele] I’m seeing that’s part of it… the NEED for a move and to move forward in the business. King of Cups doesn’t *want* to move, but it’s best–for the business, for him and for you, Bexg.

[BEXG] Super, thanks guys.

I hope you’ll join us 10am EST this week!

We have another request for an L-for-Love Spread for Laura–a different Laura this time, Miss Michele should note.

Laura wants to know her future prospects for romance and how she can encourage love into her life.

Overview: A glimpse at the six cards in Laura‘s L-for-Love Spread show a woman who wants a relationship, but is focused more on the practical aspects of “being in a relationship” than on sharing love with someone. Laura, open your heart and what you want will fall into place.

A preponderance of Pentacles and Wands in a love spread show us that either her mind is elsewhere and now is not the time for love, or she views relationships as simply another “thing on her to-do list,” as in Find Career: Check, Find Boyfriend: Check, Get Married…

If love is what you truly want, Laura, we encourage you to open your heart to the many wonderful things romance has to offer.

Serenity Bly comments on the lack of Cups, as well: The lack of ANY cups in this reading has me feeling that you’re not ready to focus on relationships. You’re in a strong creative mode and might be craving family because of it but could find more balance turning your creativity into a new project. And don’t forget, love often finds you when you stop looking.

Your past experience in love: Three of Pentacles: You’re coming at relationships as “work,” and that is understandable based on your past experience. Dating and romance has never been easy for you, and, as a practical person, you approach romance pragmatically, as well. You may have had relationships in the past where it was never easy—and no, love is not easy, you do have to work for it, but it doesn’t always have to be a challenge, either.

Your current experience in love: Eight of Wands. In your current relationship, things are moving rapidly… too fast for your practical mind to accept, and it’s scary. Slow down a bit. You have time. (I say this with no hint at your age… whatever age you are, there is still (always) time!

What you want from a love relationship: Six of Pentacles Again. The practical aspects of your personality are coming out in your needs for a love relationship. You want a husband, father and, above all else, a provider. You want stability.

What you need from a love relationship: Three of Rods: Issues and conflict occurs when what we think we want, what we are seeking, and what we NEED differ. You need something fresh, and someone who will be a ‘life partner’ for you, nurturing your creativity. You need someone intelligent, strong, and who will complement you in every way.

Serenity Bly adds: Laura, your best course of action is to let go of your expectations and accept what comes into your life without judging it too soon.

What you have to give your lover: Two of Pentacles Laura, you are a well-balanced, strong woman who is adept and keeping many balls in the air. As a head of household, you will keep things running smoothly and give your lover a “safe haven.”

But the lack of Cups in this reading leads Miss Michele to remind you not to forget about passion. Embrace the fire shown in the Eight of Rods. Let your lover take you to new places, take chances, embrace love.

Possible future experience in love: King of Pentacles: The outcome card tells us you are on the right path… you will settle down with the man who complements you in every way, who is a strong leader, father figure and steady provider. Just be careful not to be dominated by this powerful “king”—you are a strong woman yourself and have plenty to offer in a relationship/partnership.

Serenity Bly adds: Regarding the King of Pentacles: While you might be looking for a man who is well off, settled into his career and comfortable/confident in his life, try to relax the hunt. You have nothing to worry about, whoever comes into your life will be the person you need and sometimes ‘looking’ for it blinds you to the qualities you don’t know you need in a man. Sometimes the beer goggles come into play and you may be fooled into seeing something in a date that isn’t really there. For example, if you’re looking for someone who lives in a trick apartment you’ll find someone who lives in a trick apartment, but you WON’T see the double mortgage and the gambling debts.

Open up your mind to the idea of loving, giving, FIRST. Being open and unconditional in your expectations brings your energy to the level where positive, healthy relationships can come in and return that love.