Future Tarot

I enjoyed a lovely session with Mandy in a recent Wednesday Tarot Chat. Her warm enthusiasm, gentle excitement, and empowered glimpse into her own future created a harmonious energy in the room that made her a delight to read. Having an opportunity to connect with others, to share their experiences, and offer insight and guidance is one of the reasons I look forward to our weekly chat sessions. I hope you’ll join us in a few ours for this weeks and if you can’t make it but would like me to do a three-card reading* for you please email me at SerenityBly@gmail.com.

[Mandy] The question is: Will I accomplish what I’m hoping through our schedule revamp?

[Serenity Bly] Oh, good question. The Queen of Pentacles and Ace of Swords were wanting to be jumpers. I’m not counting them in your reading unless/until they tie in with what comes out next.

[Mandy] Ok

[Serenity Bly] *ponders* In the past, the Page of Swords shows two things, the first, that you’ve been thinking or even talking about doing this for a very long time but have hesitated taking action. Perhaps that is because of the second, others naysaying your ideas.

[Mandy] And I’ve been quite busy.

[Serenity Bly] For a long time, a sense of doubt, perhaps self-doubt but also more obviously the doubt of others has made it challenging to be confident about making changes and moving forward.

[Mandy] *agrees*

[Serenity Bly] The Knight of Pentacles in the present shows BIG, but profitable (not necessarily in a material sense) changes. You’re undertaking what is going to be a rather significant journey. I feel like this reversal is significant too so I’ll read it in this case. With the horse and rider facing backwards it is likely you’ll be bringing back some of what has worked for you in the past. It might also indicate a need to look at where and how far you’ve come before you will really be sure of the path ahead.

[Mandy] I am hoping to have our daily routine figured within the next couple of days and then will begin moving forward from there. It’s going to take some work, but my ultimate objective is to ensure I have time to write and get back to writing. I miss taking a pen to paper and fingers to keyboard. It’s an amazing feeling when you complete something – and I MISS that feeling!

[Serenity Bly] In the future, the Two of Pentacles shows HARD WORK. But, in this case, it’s a great sign. You’re moving your focus away from family and finding a new balance that allows you to bring in your working life. Yes, you’ll have a lot of new things to learn and it might take time for real money to start coming in again but this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and learn. In some ways you are beginning again, but you’ve already got the tools and you’re real mastery comes in finding the way to use those tools in the time you have available.

[Mandy] Yes, hard. I’m going to try to write following the school schedule with Johnathan. I want to be free to take the summers off for the most part and keep Shaun in a structured routine to allow time for me to really work. Richard working 4 pm to midnight will help too. He’ll have a set time with Shaun so I can work upstairs without interruption.

[Serenity Bly] It sounds great.

[Mandy] I’m workin’ on it. LOL. It looks like I’ll get it sorted.

[Serenity Bly] Now, lets flash back to those two jumpers and see if they relate. Being Pentacles and Swords I think they probably do. *pauses and nods* The Queen of Pentacles is YOU. She’s gentler than a Queen of Swords. The Queen of Swords would be all business-mode. The Queen of Pentacles is security, building foundations, creating a place that is safe and warm and giving. She is the central figure of material abundance.

[Mandy] Balancing all aspects of home and work.

[Serenity Bly] The Ace of Swords must then be an indication of rethinking the way you work. What has worked for you in the past might not necessarily be what will work for you in the future.

[Mandy] Right. I can’t work until all hours of the morning and still function throughout the day. I have to balance my time, very carefully, to maintain balance, peace and order in all aspects of our lives.

[Serenity Bly] You may find yourself trying new things. If you wrote primarily for magazines you might get into fiction, or etc. The WAY you did it before may not be the way you choose to do it now. Be open to those new ideas and new concepts.

[Mandy] Completely.    

[Serenity Bly] Adjust to what you feel passionate and interested in learning now and don’t feel like you have to do things the way you’ve always done them.

[Mandy] I’ve done a great deal of story writing in the past, most of which as a ghost writer. I’m looking more into helping through experience, sharing meal ideas/plans and health aspects. That’s where I feel most drawn at this point.

[Serenity Bly] That sounds like an excellent direction. Perfect for where you are in life stages right now too. *grins* And as an answer to your original question it sounds like a resounding yes.

[Mandy] Fabulous!!

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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.

Auria Cortes is taking advantage of the last four days of the New Year Spread sale.

It will be a balanced year, with lots of action and activity in the areas of career and learning. As is a Universal theme this year, things will get done for Auria–not considered, not planned, but accomplished!

Miss Michele is struck by one particular card in this reading, the Devil in July. For some reason, this card resonated with Miss Michele from the second she pulled it. She double-checked Auria’s blog, because, although she didn’t know why, she had a feeling this card had a very different meaning from the standard interpretation, and the answer might be found there.

The working title of Auria’s book is The Devil’s Playground. This fact was buried deep in Miss Michele’s subconscious. Looking at the card surrounding it, Miss Michele is going to jump ahead and say Auria will complete her novel in July.

But let’s start at the beginning.

January – It’s been a month of rapid, unexpected change for Auria, exemplified by the Ace of Swords. 2008 is a significant year for many people; more so than any other year in recent history, there was a marked change in the Universe’s energy from 2007 to 2008. People around me have seen it… I’ve never witnessed so many people sticking to their New Year’s Resolutions!

This same energy is strong in Auria’s life this year, and it all started with the Ace of Swords, a struggle to start a new project or switch directions (quite unexpectedly) on an existing endeavor.

February – The launch in January leads, not surprisingly, to new opportunities and new responsibilities, with the Knight of Pentacles. Knights can represent, quite literally, a person coming into your life to spark this change, or the end of a long-term condition to enter the new phase of a journey.

March – March brings Auria with an important choice to make in her life. The lack of cups in the reading tells Miss Michele this is not related to love, but in the overall way Auria lives her life and makes her income. Her very political, moral and sociological beliefs may be called into question, and she will have to either defend or deny everything she has stood for in her life.

April – April’s card, the Seven of Wands supports the Lover’s meaning, and, following 6 to 7, shows the continuation of this cycle. Auria may find herself battling with colleagues or co-workers, but it won’t be for naught. She will come out a changed woman.

May – In May, she emerges from the fight battle-scarred but stronger for it, shown by the Nine of Wands. Victorious, in fact, for the moment. But the cause of the fight (and Miss Michele wants to say this fight is an ongoing feud with someone very close to Auria) still haunts.

June – Auria is haunted because there’s something she’s still not seeing about the situation, represented in the haunting 8 of Swords card. The powerful image depicts a woman bound and blindfolded. Auria feels trapped by convention, perhaps by someone who started arguing against her chosen lifestyle in the Spring.

July – In context, now the Devil makes even more sense. The card of debauchery and immorality (or merely that which society frowns upon) Auria will feel tempted to say, “the heck with it all!” and do what she believes is right, go back to what she fought so hard for and follow it through to fruition. As noted earlier, she could reach a major turning point in her novel, either completing or selling the manuscript. If she gets a request from an agent to see the full manuscript, this will mean a lot to Auria (more than any non-writer would understand!)

August – The Six of Pentacles indicates Auria will finally get money, or a raise, she has been waiting for. But money’s not that important to Auria–as long as she has enough to live, she’s happy. She’ll donate to a charity, or donate time to charitable causes, or buy practical but appreciated for those close to her.

September – In September, Auria finds the inner Strength necessary to finally leave all the conflict of the Spring and Summer behind her. She’ll forgive those who wronged her and find greater compassion moving forward.

October – October will find Auria busy, juggling multiple projects, shown by the Two of Pentacles. It could indicate she’s still on the fence about a major life decision… now is not yet the time to make the move, but weigh all your options and consider the consequences.

November – November will bring happiness and fulfillment, with the only Cup card in this entire spread. The Ten of Cups indicates support from family and close friends, which Auria will need as she exits one phase of her life to enter another.

December – The holidays are a time of learning for Auria, as the Three of Pentacles shows up. She’ll be studying to decide on her next phase of life/project, and may even be feeling emptiness after having completed her novel, which took up so much of her life for so long.

The overall theme for the year is shown in the Page of Wands, an active little messenger. This will be the year Auria takes on any challenge, grabs life with both hands, nurtures her creativity and brushes self-doubt aside!

Please come back and let us know how things go, Auria, and thank you!

Kate Boddie writes in:

I shall pose one more question before the start of the new year. My California dreaming–will it become a reality or will I stay there in my dreams? This question is not necessarily pertaining to whether it’ll happen this year (I am going on vacation there in October) but within the next few. I’ve put myself on a five year plan to get out there (as in a permanent move) but I’d like some perspective on it, if you could, please, Miss Michele!

It’s no secret Miss Michele loves reading for her tri-state area friend, Kate Boddie. Let’s see if a move to the left coast is in the cards for Boddie in the next few years. And don’t worry about the tarot becoming confused by your trip planned for next year, Boddie. In Miss Michele’s experience, a short trip or vacation shows up very differently than an all-out relocation.

Well, Boddie, it looks like the choice is yours. Destiny won’t stop you. The Major Arcana haven’t come out to play, which tells us it’s completely in your hands. It looks like there will be a time of juggling–your heart will be in California while you’re stuck here, perhaps because of a job or other financial issues. But Miss Michele is getting ahead of herself.

Wands indicate stages of preparation before rapid movement, and that’s where you are now. The Queen of Wands shows your career is building in the present. (Miss Michele wonders if your last question about a permanent job position isn’t just about ready to come to fruition in the beginning of 2008.) Outspoken, witty and sometimes caustic, Boddie’s innate and strong personality influences her move. She doesn’t fit in where she is, and views California as better suited to her personality. No, Miss Michele wasn’t going to say ‘sunny personality.’ The Queen of Wands shows Boddie is currently on the right career path and it won’t be long before her endeavors bare fruit.

The Two of Pentacles in the present points to the financial and career constraints that are keeping Boddie here. The next year or so will be torturous in that regard, as opportunities call her to the West Coast but obligations keep her here. This card also shows Boddie’s time divided between her writing and her day job.

The Tarot’s advice, shown in the Ace of Pentacles (another money card) tells Boddie to grasp the new beginning offered to her. It could be here or on the West Coast. She may receive money that will make the move possible–take it!

Hidden Influences are shown in the Ten of Cups… An opportunity for travel, and support from friends and family (here at home) shows itself.

Thus far, none of the cards blatantly indicate a move. And the Five of Swords, the possible Outcome, shows us why. A move will reveal only empty victory. You won’t be any happier, more successful or richer out West. The Five of Swords warns the querent to be careful, she may just get what she wants. Miss Michele is reminded of the old cliche, “Wherever you go, there you are.” And, of course, the whole Wizard of Oz analogy… There’s no place like home.

This move will happen if you want it to, Boddie. The tarot’s leaving it up to you. But remember, friends and family here are just as willing to give you a helping hand if you open yourself to the possibility.