Ed requests a 6-card L-for-Love spread and asks: Will I get who I am pursuing?

Your Past Experience in Love – The Five of Rods – The Five of Rods shows some struggles in your past relationships. Your intense desire to be right at all costs and remain in control, combined with a strong woman, led the relationship down a path where it could simply not be sustained. Are you bringing these habits into your future with you, where they may not serve new or upcoming romantic relationships either? The card also indicates an emphasis on the physical in a relationship rather than the spiritual or a desire to find a life partner.

Serenity Bly adds: Wands equal fires of passion, inspiration, etc. It’s physical lusts and instant gratification, like the Devil.

Your Current Romantic State – The Tower – The Major Arcana the Tower represents a breaking down of walls. You want to – and would be best served – to destroy the demons of the past, change bad habits into positive attitudes, before moving forward in a relationship. Miss Michele gets the impression you feel as if great significance hinges on this woman you are pursuing right now. You know you must change in order to win her, but you’re not sure how to break those bad habits.

What You Want From Love – Seven of Cups - Right now, you feel as if what you want from love is-unattainable, as signified by the Daydream card, the Seven of Cups. You’re seeking the fairy tale romance, and the woman you asked about is your unicorn – ever elusive, but beautiful. You fear you’re not pure enough to win her.

What You NEED From Love – Queen of Swords - This card showed up in this spread as the woman you are pursuing. Clearly, your desire for her is so strong she’s showing up singularly as what you believe you need from a love relationship. However, she’s closed herself off to you romantically. Her sword is sharp and you fear she’ll use it if you get too close. In fact, though, the opposite of love is not hate, it’s apathy… and that’s what she’s offering you right now.

Serenity Bly adds: She’s a dominant force and he’s very certain he can’t catch her eye at this point. She’s focused elsewhere and ‘above’ him.

Why You Deserve Love – Two of Swords – Everyone deserves love and is worthy of all the good the Universe has to offer. It’s as simple as that, Ed. However, this card, with its blindfolded maiden, shows you are closing your eyes to what you have to offer in a relationship. Arms crossed in a protective stance, the person on the card in the Hanson-Roberts deck rebuffs advances. She feels she doesn’t deserve them because she’s too focused on protecting what she has.

Could you be protecting your pride, way of living, and even all your habits by pushing away love even as you yearn for it? Have you set your sights on a woman you feel is unattainable in order to avoid a true love relationship?

Your Romantic Future – Your Action Plan – The Emperor - Miss Michele leaves this one to Serenity Bly with her concise and accurate interpretation of the spread as a whole and the Emperor in particular.

Serenity says: The swords and the Emperor tie together. He’s fighting against her nature in his attempt to ‘capture’ her, his Unicorn. She really is out of reach and he might want to be the Emperor but I think he’ll find that attempting to lord over and above her instead of letting her take the lead will create more conflict.

Miss Michele adds: Remember, your future is not set… you create it. The act of requesting this tarot reading provides insight and knowledge you didn’t have before. Work on those “demons” in your past, seek equal footing with the woman you desire, and remember that you deserve love, and the future can manifest into something completely new – and better! Please come back and tell us how you’ve used this knowledge to make positive changes and build a loving and fulfilling relationship.

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The Past: Tower
Near Future: Death
Possible Outcome: Six of Wands

[Miss Michele] Money tight and hubby being cranky–seems like you experienced some *major* upheaval leading to that. But… as always, the bad stuff paves the way for good. You need to let go of 1). Your doubts 2). aspects of your life that aren’t working.

[Serenity Bly] You’ve had some foundation shaking going on. Unexpected changes have rocked your sense of security (and I feel that your partner feels this more than you do – personality based, not that he’s had more ground shaking but that your personality is more “go with the flow” than his is.

[Lisa] He is headstrong & I’m easy going.

[miss michele] YES, Serenity. You read my mind. It was much more of a “tower moment” for your hubby, Lisa. But it’s up to you to help him mourn and then let it pass.
As it will… I don’t usually read reversals, but death is upside down and I feel that’s significant.

[Lisa] Yeah, loss of income in our business set us way behind, negotiating new mortgage…

[Miss Michele] The Death card is almost as if I can read it as the Hanged Man… viewing things from a different perspective, waiting a bit, patiently, while you plan ahead.

[Serenity Bly] The Death is a sacrifice, not a literal Death. To make this happen you are both giving up something that has meant a great deal to you. You are forced let go of something ELSE you had been hoping for.

[Lisa] Uncanny info. I love tarot!

[Miss Michele] YES, it seems you’re clinging to something that’s not serving you or hubby. You really DO need to let it go.

[Serenity Bly] I was about to say I feel like it’s a house and you said new mortgage. I actually get an emotional resistance but I think it’s based on my personal history and not specifically the reading.

[Lisa] We’re dealing with foreclosure.

[Miss Michele] I’d like to share an interpretation from one of my favorite sites… I often trust different resources to give me the meanings I need when I need it. http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/learn/reversals/death.shtml

[Serenity Bly] Perhaps he is still clinging, or you are, but to make this trip happen you BOTH have to let go of that house.

[Lisa] So much stuff is on the brink of resolution, either way, but yeah, moving on is hard.

[Miss Michele] Six of Wands always means brighter days ahead… And unless you go to the convention, you won’t be opening yourself up to the opportunities there.
[timelesslisa] hmmm, ok… true

[Miss Michele] Find a way. Put it out to the Universe that it’s your intention.

[Lisa] great insight

[Serenity Bly] The good news is that Six of Wands is bringing you some fantastic energy and momentum. After the initial pain and grief that comes from letting go you’ll be fired up and I feel like this relates mostly to your business. You’re pulling what you need toward you (or in the case of the trip going out to get it with both hands)… I just want to add something that comes following on my thoughts about these cards. I’m compelled to add, “Take care of yourself.”

[Lisa] I’m doing my best not to stress out, thanks so much!!! Amazing!

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August: Temperance: Susie is in a learning period, where she is learning balance, caring, sharing and equality. She’s undergoing a major life change – which may have actually prompted her desire for a tarot reading. She is on the right path with the steps she is taking, and will reap the rewards in September.

September: Four of Rods: Miss Michele is getting a strong vibe of a powerful romantic relationship, and possibly even an engagement in September, represented by the Four of Rods. The Knight of Pentacles as a clarification card, supports this notion. Knights bring a change in status, and this one shows that, moving into the future, Essie will be well-protected, financially-stable and in a much more mature partnership than any she’s experienced in the past.

October: Seven of Swords: Someone may not be straightforward with Susie. Her best bet is to walk away from those she can’t trust. It could be Susie, in fact, who is simply not acting like herself. Has the stress of wedding planning permitted Bridezilla to emerge, or are there other stressors in Susie’s life causing her to act out of character?

November:The Magician: The Magician indicates learning to manipulate your surroundings to your advantage. Susie is growing, and again, learning how to best influence people. When the Bridezilla act fails (and I’m using Bridezilla as a metaphor – it could be any situation in which Susie simply wants her way and doesn’t want to hear the other side), she uses diplomacy to her advantage. Susie may also be learning a new skill to advance her career.

December:Eight of Rods: The Eight of Rods frequently heralds a new job, purchase of a home, or other significant event. Actions move swiftly, leaving Susie with little time to think before she gets exactly what she hoped for. This card also signifies the whirlwind nature of the holidays; Susie will be able to accomplish everything she takes on, with none of that dreaded holiday burn-out.

January: The Tower: The new year brings a Tower moment for Susie, when everything she knows seemingly comes crashing down around her. It’s important to remember, in times like this, that the old guard *must* fall away to make room for new, better opportunities. When one door closes, a window opens — and all those other clichés! Miss Michele also hopes that, with warning that this situation is coming, Susie will have a better chance of handling it. After all, bad things are no fun, but it’s even worse when you’re blindsided. This card could also indicate a complete change in Susie’s thought processes, the next level of her growth. There’s no reason to dread the new year.

February: Five of Cups: January’s “Tower moment” leaves Susie feeling emotionally empty, depressed and distraught. She feels lonely and unsure where to turn. But she’ll get through it.

March: Strength: In March, Susie finds the strength to face everything the Universe has tossed at her in the past few months. She pushes through and comes out a stronger woman for the experience. Miss Michele loves this card, the pure love of the woman petting the lion. The woman in the card gets her strength through unconditional love, a true spiritual and metaphysical acceptance of everything in the world. Hang in there, Susie, you are the woman in the card and you can do it all!

April: Six of Pentacles: April finds Susie feeling stronger and more sure-footed. She’s receiving the rewards she has deserved for her hard work and persistence. Now, she finds it extremely important to be just and fair in her dealings with others. Her fortune will be doled out to those who deserve it.

May: Nine of Pentacles: After such a rough new year, May brings Essie greater fortune and more confidence. Susie is beginning to get in touch even more with her feminine side. Pregnancy may be on her mind, which is supported by the Empress, the overview card for this 12-month time period. Logically placed following the Six of Pentacles, the Nine of Pentacles is a card of “reaping what you sow,” and the Universe owes Susie some very good things.

June: The Lovers: This card often indicates a choice. In this case, however, it indicates a true (and very deep) love relationship. It’s the honeymoon before the wedding. It’s romance and roses. It supports the “fertility” cards in this spread indicating a move toward procreation.

July: Three of Cups: The Three of Cups, like the earlier Four of Cups, can indicate a celebration or a wedding. Miss Michele is reading this card very literally and exactly in that way. If Susie isn’t a June bride, July may be the month.

Overview: The Empress: One of several “fertility cards” in the deck and in this spread, the emphasis this year is not only on Susie actually bearing a child, but also on her building and growing her own world and her family. It’s so inspiring and fun to read about a young woman in this stage of her life.

That Tower card seems extremely out of place in the beginning of 2010 but, not surprisingly, Susie uses her strength, intelligence and all she has learned in the six months prior to overcome the surprising news of change.

Cards: Two cups, three pentacles, two rods, 6 major arcane – The preponderance of Major Arcana show an extremely significant transition year for Susie

Miss Michele and Serenity Bly wish her all the best and hopes she will check back and let us know how the next 12 months are going.

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Last week, week 10 of the course, during our regular Tarot Chat at The Echo of One, Miss Michele asked Serenity Bly to do a reading. Chat host Mysti also provided her own intuitive insight.

[Miss Michele] What life changes can I expect when I complete the Secret Abundance Files?

[Serenity Bly] Want me to draw cards?

[Mysti] *whispers* As long as YOU keep moving forward with the process, you will find many successes. Those moments that feel less than perfect, you must remember are building blocks to bigger and better.

[Miss Michele] Yes, please.

[Serenity Bly] OMG Wow! I need to do this course!
 
[Miss Michele] Why is that? <--dying to hear!

[Serenity Bly] In the past we have The Tower. Your question is future-focused so, the END of the course is when your ‘past’ card is focusing.
Before you get to that end you’re going to really rock your world. Normally we’d think of a past card as something you’ve already done.

[Miss Michele] I only have two weeks left to the course, BUT the course also provides 1 year of counseling… and networking through the International Masterminds Forum.

[Serenity Bly] Because the question is focused on something you’ll finish down the line the past is actually our present.

You have two weeks of having things shifting, changing, feeling a little scary but ultimately bringing down the walls of the old you to allow for firmer foundations, stronger walls, new beginnings.

[Miss Michele] This also coincides with the move.

[Serenity Bly] Yes, and the move is a part of the changes brought about by the course. So, it’s a very literal, ‘bringing down the walls.

In the present we see the Page of Wands.
You’re running with the ideas and inspiration you’ve been given.

[Miss Michele] <--dying to know the third card   

[Serenity Bly] *grins* I should torture you.

[Miss Michele] Maybe this Tower is why I'm supposed to hold off on the [new project]

[Serenity Bly] But I can't really draw out the Page of Wands more than that. You know it's meaning as well as I do. It's moving forward, making things happen, letting the fire burn bright and really getting into it. In the future, we see The Hierophant. – Serenity Bly waits for the ohhs and ahhs

[Miss Michele] Not what I expected.

[Serenity Bly] What, did you expect the Empress?

[Miss Michele] Based on your reaction of “I have GOT to take this course.” Hierophant, to me, is structure, organization, following rules. Works in conjunction with the Hermit to indicate a period of “thinking and planning.”

[Serenity Bly] Ah, see, the Hierophant isn’t structure and organization to me. That’s where the Tarot reader comes into affect with the cards.  

[Miss Michele] Yes, Page of Wands is inspiration… I will feel renewed… bright ideas, creativity. But it’s tempered by the Hierophant, knowledge and experience. From your reaction, expected World, Wheel of Fortune or Ten of Pentacles.
   
[Serenity Bly] In the Mythic Tarot, the Hierophant is a Centaur. He’s standing in the door of a cave, light from above, wearing a crown with his fingers poised to the sky and a scroll in one hand.

[Miss Michele] AHHH!… Totally different than my perception from the Hanson Roberts deck.

[Serenity Bly] The Hierophant is knowledge, particularly the kind that is spiritually fulfilling. It’s connection with a higher power, self-empowerment, inner growth and dominance of yourself as a spiritual and physical being. It’s about finding your inner power and seeking the wisdom within you.

[Miss Michele] OMG!! Okay!! So, once I break down the foundations of what was, I will receive the spiritual fulfillment I’ve been seeking. NOW I get your reaction.

[Serenity Bly] Well, you’re on the right path anyway. I don’t believe in ‘spiritual fulfillment’ – it implies that you’ll reach a high point from which you can’t continue to grow. Fulfilling… is an ‘in progress’ word. I think what this Hierophant is really saying is that this course is going to let you learn about who you are, what you want, and how to make that a reality. Which, is exactly what the course is designed to do.

Note: You can learn more about the program Serenity Bly and Miss Michele are discussing at The Secret Abundance Files.

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I decided to do a tarot reading regarding a possible move in my future. From the information I have onhand right now, it seems spot-on, like a distinct probability.

Miss Michele has been taking a course related to the Law of Attraction and I’m also reading Wayne Dyer’s Manifest Your Destiny.

My question for the tarot: “Will we be moving into our own house by summer?”

I didn’t let it get to me when I drew my least favorite card, The Tower. This card is at the basis of the matter, since I haven’t hit it yet. I know that past circumstances and my entire way of thinking must be discarded to pave the way for a better life I will manifest. This may be the first time in my life when the Tower truly is the positive moment many tarot readers tell you it is.

The second card, The Chariot, couldn’t be a more clear cut answer: Yes, we will be moving.

The third card, Strength, seems to be sending me a message lately. It came up in a reading last week in the chat room, and a few times since then. Not only will I need strength to manage — and clean — a new, larger house, and also to move with the baby. But I have it. This card is reminding me of that when things get rough. Also, it’s a logical progression. Tower moments always make us stronger.

In addition, the three Major Arcanas are reminding me to let go and let the Universe’s will be done, a major tenet of the Law of Attraction. I’ve been working too hard for it. I just have to trust that it is there (and, again, that’s where strength comes in) and it will come to me.

Let’s see where this goes.

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The radio show over at RadioX went really well. Miss Michele had a few dear friends stop by, did some three-card readings for listeners, and everyone seemed happy with what the cards told them, and the validity of the readings.

After the show, a friend did a reading for me and it gave me great insight into my current situation. The details are too personal to print, but that is really what the tarot is about. Gaining insight.

The future is not set in stone. We make our own destiny, as all the disclaimers point out. But sometimes, a certain card, especially one that, at first glance, seems to make no sense, helps us look at things from a different perspective, to see influential factors we didn’t even realize were there, or to see connections between situations that, on the surface, don’t seem connected at all.

I am going to select a card for today. But I’m not going to pull it out of the deck.

It is The Hanged Man, again… the ability to see things in new ways. Sometimes, insight takes time, and I’m gaining greater clarity each day. The Hanged Man is also a card of waiting for the right time. And that, too, is appropriate right now.

Also, I’m not so scared of the Tower anymore, so that’s progress, right?

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Although the day is half over, Miss Michele is pulling a card for the day… The Hanged Man. This shows significance as a Major Arcana… I am finally seeing my writing from a new perspective. I can’t go into details here, but I had one of those a-ha moments… not a Tower moment, but seeing things from a totally new perspective and feeling a lot better about my career following this change in perspective. Negative influences are passing from my life because I have released the status quo.

I’m also, quite literally, waiting for something exciting! Miss Michele will be on the air tonight as a guest of John Ale at Radio X.

What many readers may not know is that Miss Michele was “born,” years ago, on John Ale’s blog. In fact, it was while speaking with the radio show host that I decided to re-launch the persona on my own blog.

The Hanged Man, however, tells me I won’t see financial and promotional results from this radio appearance right away, but Miss Michele is in the start of a good phase.

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