Future Tarot

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.

Shenie seeks clarification of the matter. While the Tarot gave her some insight into the situation, telling her to work through this, Shenie would like a clear-cut Yes or No answer.

Shenie asks:

Is he in my future? Does this have long-term possibilities?

Shenie, you wanted a clear cut answer, and the Tarot has provided exactly that! Although we need only one card (the future) to tell us the answer, I’ll share what all three revealed.

In the past, the Two of Swords indicates the deception that took place; he pulled the wool over your eyes. However, he was not solely to blame. You closed your eyes to the facts in front of you. The hints were there all along, you refused to see them until this “make-it-or-break-it” trip took place. You can’t blame him exclusively; you permitted this behavior by closing your eyes to the signs.

The Eight of Wands in the present symbolizes your thoughts rushing–all these questions! Also, a decision will be made quickly–it’s time to act. Your reconciliation will be rapid and passionate (both in the negative and positive connotation of the word). Additional travel could be on the horizon, too.

The Outcome card, the Two of Cups, says that yes, a meaningful compromise will be reached, a commitment made. Compromise and cooperation are the keys here. There must be give and take on both sides. You’ll find common ground and emotional equilibrium. Let go of your pride during the holidays and let the future take its course.

Once again, Shenie, all the cards are Minor Arcana. The future lies in your hands–it’s your decision. This is NOT the standard disclaimer. When only Minor Arcana appear, it means the Universe has stepped back to allow you to do what you feel is best. The Universe won’t hit you with a whammy; whatever happens is in your control. He is committed if you will forgive him and move forward.

Happy Holidays, Shenie, and good luck!

Joanna Sandsmark asks:
I want to know if what I’m doing now is going to get my professional life back on track or am I driving down a blind alley headed for more disappointment?

First, Miss Michele would like to thank Joanna for visiting and commenting. She noticed Joanne over at Miss Michele’s not-so-secret identity’s blog, It Had to Be Said and appreciates it!

A little background for our readers. (Since Miss Michele already knew this, it seems fair to share). Joanna is an accomplished author, with multiple titles to her name. (Including books about cats and runes! YAY!) You can check them out at her blog, Life in the Middle.

Still a member of the “book-less” freelance writing community, Miss Michele, and her not-so-secret identity!, hold in great esteem anyone who has completed a book–AND had it published.

Without digressing too much, Joanna’s question was a bit of a reality check for me (wearing my writer hat, rather than my psychic hat!) I’ve always felt once a writer published a book, she’d “made it.” Rationally, I know that’s not true–there’s promotions, marketing, and one book usually can’t sustain a writer, financially speaking, for her whole life.

Even multi-published authors can have “rough years.” Let’s ask the cards if Joanna is on the right track and if 2008 will be any better for her, professionally.

The Two of Cups, when referring to career, indicates a mutually beneficial contract or partnership in the past.

In the present, we move on to the only major arcana card in this reading, indicating major, life-changing events are occurring right now or are just about to. The Chariot indicates conflicting thoughts and feelings. Joanna is on the cusp of a major career decision, and she needs to make that decision and stick with it–stay the course.

The prevalence of two fours, a five and a seven in this reading indicate a struggle that upsets the status quo. In the great life cycle, Joanne is in the middle of a phase–no culmination yet!

Looking at the Hidden Influences, Joanna is just plain tired! The Four of Swords indicates a need and desire for rest, vacation, or even a possible illness that puts Joanne at a standstill for a time. She should use this time to re-group, re-charge and re-energize in order to face the challenges ahead.

The advice the tarot offers, in the fourth slot of this reading, is to not overextend yourself. Don’t get trapped in a deal that you feel may not be in your best interests. This is shown by the Five of Pentacles, the “poverty” card.

It appears from this reading that there are two paths before Joanne: one, if she sticks with it, will lead to happiness and prosperity, but the other will lead to burnout, bad business deals, and financial strain. Let’s draw a clarification card to find a hint as to which path is which.

Another “money” card… this time, the lovely Queen of Pentacles. And it is becoming clear to Miss Michele. One prospect will offer steady income, as well as a chance to nurture your feminine, caring side, focus on family, and use your great creative talents.

The other will make false promises, and will offer all sorts of constraints, sucking up your time and energy.

Select the job which speaks to your heart, talents and strengths. Trust your intuition, which will be in top working form after your rest (which will hopefully be self-imposed and not forced!)

The Outcome, the Four of Pentacles, shows a return to that peaceful “holding” state of security and knowledge. You’ll once again find financial security and ownership of a project. You’ll also be nurturing your creative side and your talents–overall, a fulfilling path!

Stay your path! You may be offered something else that will *seem* more attractive in the short run, but you had the right idea the first time!