Change is coming.....

It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. ~ Marcus Aurelius

Good (wet, cold, & rainy) Monday morning

Did not want to get out of my warm cocoon....the ducks and geese, however, are ready for battle.

Your Tarot Card by Astrological Sign for the Week of 8 December 2013

Sagittarius - November 23 - December 22

King of Wands ~ Theme for the week:  confidence & courage—refusing to settle, taking the leadership role, taking huge risks.

Capricorn - December 23 - January 20

The Empress ~ Theme for the week:  nurturing & abundance—giving of yourself, finding yourself lacking for nothing, finding a connection with nature.

Aquarius - January 21 - February 19

Knight of Swords ~ Theme for the week: expertise—speaking frankly and to the point, having all eyes on you, coming from a position of knowledge and authority.

Pisces - February 20- March 20

Four of Wands ~ Theme for the week:  excitement—feeling great joy, celebrating good fortune, breaking free from bonds.

Aries - March 21 - April 20

The Magician ~ Theme for the week:  achievement—doing what needs to be done, finding the motivation to make things happen, obtaining the power or position to make an affect.

Taurus - April 21 - May 21
Six of Swords ~ Theme for the week:  the blues—feeling down, starting over, leaving a familiar place.

Gemini - May 22 - June 21

Four of Cups ~ Theme for the week: apathy--feeling down, needing time alone, spending time recharging.

Cancer - June 22 - July 22

Eight of Cups ~ Theme for the week:  moving on—seeking answers from within, growing tired of the current situation, preparing to leave.

Leo - July 23 -August 21

Strength ~ Theme for the week:  inner strength—persevering in the face of adversity, approaching opposing views with tolerance, taking time and acting with patience.

Virgo - August 22 - September 23

Two of Wands ~ Theme for the week:  originality & boldness--thinking outside the box, looking for innovative solutions, going your own way.

Libra - September 24 - October 23

Four of Pentacles ~ Theme for the week:  controling—refusing to let go, micromanaging, refusing to allow for new ideas or ways.

Scorpio - October 24 - November 22

Eight of Pentacles ~ Theme for the week:  details—paying close attention to the finer points, taking up a new course or skill, working hard.

Where I want 2014 to take me

Every year I make New Years Resolutions and every year I get distracted and fall off pretty quickly (and by pretty quickly I mean approximately 7-10 days in.) I know that I always preach being easy on oneself, but I, like many people, am my own worst critic.  I also had this thought that this past year depression has had such a hold on me because I spent so much time focused on my unemployment and not on small things I could do to make me happier. So this year instead of resolutions, I've to decided instead to make lists of things. Lots and lots of lists. My first list is of places to see/things to do in 2014. Who knows if I'll actually get to do all of these things (especially with the on again/off again unemployment issue....yay government employee!), but thinking about this is a lot more fun than lack of employment.

• Go see a NASCAR race (only because it will make my husband happy)
• Ride in a swamp boat
• Go on a canoe ride
• Visit at least two waterfalls
• Go see Chimney Rock
• Take the velociraptor to Lego Land because Lego Discovery Center was a huge letdown

Where do you want 2014 to take you?

How does an Email Tarot Reading Work?

1.  Once I receive an order from a client I review all of the information I am given carefully.  A lot of people feel that if they give too much information they won't receive a "true" reading.  And while that may be the case for some readers, I find that any random details people want to give me help me in designing a spread that is better suited to their particular situation.  For example, two people may come to me for a pregnancy reading, but a woman who has had trouble conceiving is going to need a different set of questions answered than a woman who is trying to spread out conceiving for the benefit of her career or due to finances.  I will know none of the particulars of her situation unless she tells me.

2.  Once I have a spread picked out, I begin to set up for a reading.  This generally involves clearing my mind so that my own thoughts don't affect the cards or my interpretation of them.  If you ever read for yourself, you'll find this incredibly important as Tarot Cards often become "wishful thinking cards," mirroring your hopes and dreams as opposed to reality if you can't do it with a somewhat calm approach.  I'll also light candles and set out my cloth.

3.  Next I shuffle the cards and lay out the spread.  Once I've photographed it, I write down the basics--card, position and the question associated with that position.

4.  Finally I sit to down to work on the reading itself.  The wonderful thing about the time I have to do these readings is that I have the time to really think about the connections between the cards and how this may affect my client's situation.  There have been many times in a personal one-on-one reading that I overlook something or don't make an important connection.  Rarely does that happen in an email reading.

5.  The reading is written up, converted to a PDF and sent to the client.  The client can then read it at her/his leisure and go back to it whenever she wants.

Your Tarot Card (by Astrological Sign) for the Week of 17 November 2013

Scorpio - October 24 - November 22
Ace of Swords ~ Theme for the week:  objectivity—being honest with yourself, approaching problems with logic instead of emotion, looking at all sides of an issue/problem.

Sagittarius - November 23 - December 22

King of Wands ~ Theme for the week:  confidence & courage—refusing to settle, taking the leadership role, taking huge risks.

Capricorn - December 23 - January 20
Two of Swords ~ Theme for the week:  denial—ignoring your true feelings, refusing to believe the truth, indecissive.

Aquarius - January 21 - February 19
The Magician ~ Theme for the week:  achievement—doing what needs to be done, finding the motivation to make things happen, obtaining the power or position to make an affect.

Pisces - February 20- March 20
Three of Swords ~ Theme for the week:  betrayal—being lied to by those you trust, suffering emotional pain, feeling alone.

Aries - March 21 - April 20

Five of Cups ~ Theme for the week:  loss—saying goodbye, longing for the past, regret over past mistakes.

Taurus - April 21 - May 21
Five of Swords ~ Theme for the week:  selfishness—looking out for number one, operating in a hostile environment, having a difficult time following the right path.

Gemini - May 22 - June 21

Knight of Wands ~ Theme for the week:  energy & life—having confidence, feeling great passion, daring to take on an adventure.

Cancer - June 22 - July 22

Seven of Cups ~ Theme for the week:  sloppiness—giving into procrastination, living in a mess, feeling overwhelmed by life.

Leo - July 23 -August 21
Seven of Swords ~ Theme for the week: irresponsibility—not fulfilling your obligations, running away, being deceitful.

Virgo - August 22 - September 23

Knight of Pentacles ~ Theme for the week:  diligence—working hard, approaching new situations with caution, being realistic.

Libra - September 24 - October 23

Four of Cups ~ Theme for the week: apathy--feeling down, needing time alone, spending time recharging.