Another book available for pre-order!

I know what you're thinking: "I haven't even finished the first one (which was free)." True, but, if you do finish Conjuring Dreams and are jonesing for something else from my talented brain, you're in luck because you can get a deal on the next novel that takes up where the short stories stop.

Update: It's now out and $4.99.

 This one's not free, but you can get a deal on it since you can preorder it for $2.99 - it and will go to $4.99 after it's published on May 15 (which coincidentally is my 25th anniversary as a Rocket Scientist since I started working at Johnson Space Center in May of 1989). This novel is a grown up story, but fun and hopefully thought-provoking.

Announcing Tarot Queen.

After nearly four hundred years as the Tarot Queen, Roxell might still appear young and beautiful on the outside, but inside she was bored and jaded. Reading fortunes and conjuring futures was no substitute for an adventure of her own, a life of her own. Instead, she felt a prisoner, exiled within the confines of her cottage, growing more and more contemptuous of the supplicants who came to ask for her insight. And, for four centuries, not one person had given her heart the slightest romantic flutter . . .
Until Dante stepped in and turned the life she knew upside down. Handsome, intelligent, capable, he was everything she'd ever dreamed up . . . except that a tryst with a succubus had left him a demon and therefore soulless. The cards said he was definitely her destined lover, but Tarot Queens only get one lover and she had no plan to become a demoness.

For love, she abandoned her self-imposed exile and set out with her ardent suitor on a quest to find a solution to their thorny problem. Turns out, Dante's demonic venereal disease was only the tip of the iceberg when it came to their problems and Dante's mysteries. And Roxell was going to have to depend on her wits and her magical talents far more than she'd ever envisioned when they first ventured out.

And she loved (nearly) every minute of it.

Contains some sexual situations (not erotica) and a modicum of violence.

You can preorder at Smashwords and should shortly be able to preorder from a number of distributors.

A note about Smashwords - they distribute to most of the major ebook distributors like Barnes and Noble, Sony, Kobi, Applestore, etc. But, I don't know when they'll show and there's a lag. You can preorder from Smashwords right now in all of those applicable formats. If you're struggling with how to get the downloaded Smashwords files to work with your application or device, you can get insight into how to do it here.

Naturally, no one is required to read my stuff, but, for those of you who might be interested, I wanted you to know it was out there.

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For Shweta: Where's My Soulmate?

Shweta asked: hey stephanie... could u please read the tarot for me and tell me when i am going to meet my soulmate. I just had had a heartbreak...n it still hurts...but its ok..all i want to noe is when i am going to meet the perfect love.. the soulmate i am waititng for.. could plz read the tarot n tell me...

I'm assuming you're also anonymous since you both asked the same thing.

Past - Swords III - Separation, disruption, unrequited love. Sounds like your heartbreak right there.

Present - Coins III - This card is about practicing one's skills and industry, focusing on your profession or trade, practical skills. From this, I'd say the cards are thinking that you might have a bit of time where you'll be focusing on something other than love.

Future - III The Empress - The Empress, however, argues that love and family are in your future. The empress is about womanly power, fertility, family, marriage. Which argues that your soulmate is out there and will find you (or vice versa).

I've never had any luck pinpointing a "when" - I'm hoping and if will suffice.

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For Aron: What About Space Habitation?

Aron asked: What do the cards say about space habitation? Will we become spacefaring?

Aron, I have no trouble doing a reading on this, but, before I pull a single card, I have to tell you that I'm absolutely certain that, someday, humans will be spacefarers, will live and walk on planets and ships far from the Earth - as long as we don't destroy ourselves in the meantime. But I don't expect that to happen.

Still, you didn't ask me; you asked the cards. So, let's see what they have to say about space habitation. I'm going to pull three cards to ask if we are on the right path, what we can do to further it and what the final result will be.

Our path - Coins V - This card talks about labor and intelligence to achieve a goal, using hard work and common sense. However, it also speaks of adversity and lack of means, support and help denied. Clearly, the lack of sufficient resources will make the work necessary to achieve our goals just that much harder.

What we can do - I The Magician - Imagination, cunning, creativity, carrying something through to completion - these are all key elements to the Magician, a card of self-mastery, self-confidence and initiative. But there is another element that might be important, here: that touch of inspiration and manipulation that can garner the support, perhaps, we are currently lacking.

Final outcome - XIII Death (reversed) - Clearly, the cards are less optimistic than I am. In the reversed position, this card speaks of stagnation and preoccupation with the past, rather than the forward movement so desperately needed.

Given that rather bleak projection, I'll pull one more card to see if there is any hope for the future of space habitation: III The Empress (reversed) - unfortunately, it is more of the same: indecision, inaction and delays.

The cards don't seem hopeful. Let's see if we can change the path and build a different future.

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For miss K: Mr. B.

miss k asked: hello stephanie.. i hav a ques for u. it's simple. currently me and mr.B are not talkin to each other (due to sth that he did) and i told him i never wanna see him again. the thing is, the ques is.. will the matter be resolved and will he contact me back? funnily, i somehow hav a feeling that he would. but it's just a feeling tho. thank you for ur reading.

I'm usually very tolerant of misspelling and grammar, but I have to mention that I'd prefer not to address questions better suited to twitter, chat ot text messaging. I understand imperfect grammar, punctuation and spelling can happen to the best of us, but there is a limit.

As for your question, I'm assuming you don't feel it's resolved as it is. I'll do my standard past, present and future.

Past - Cups I - This card speaks of nascent (beginning) relationships (particularly romance), raw emotions and someone who cares for you. If this is a reflection of Mr. B, then it argues he cared about you, that he was a nurturing and healing influence.

Present - XX Judgement - Not surprisingly, this is a card of judgement and change, of key decisions that affect life or death. This card also holds the possibility of forgiveness and improvement.

Future - Wands III (Reversed) - In the reversed position, this card speaks of lessening trouble, but also a wariness of help, perhaps a coldness, self-centeredness or stubbornness. It's not clear to me from this card whether the stubbornness works to the making things better or whether they are the impediments to improvement.

I can't tell you whether he will call or not, but the cards seem to agree with a general sense I have that your situation is not resolved as it is. If it's pride or stubbornness that keeps you from addressing it directly (or him), perhaps it can only reach resolution by going past that. But it's not clear.

Good luck.

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For Miss T: What Does He Think of Me

Miss T clarified: back to your question on 'Will he call back?' sorry , my question was rather vague. let me put it in another way then, i just wanted to know how does he ( this guy friend of mine) really feel about me deep down.. he seems rather hard to read at times. is it possible if u could pull out a few cards? as in, how does he really feel about me from the time u pull out the cards and throughout this summer rather than past, present and future. is that possible for u to help find out? i'll have an open heart for what the card has got to say.

Alright, I'll try it. Original question here.

What he thinks now - Swords IX (reversed) - suffering, doubt, worry, scandal-mongering, obsessing, cunning. A card like this, if it refers to your friend, hardly looks like the kind of mindset healthy for a relationship, even a business one. There are aspects of cruelty and malice. Given the nature of your question, though, it may be more a reflection of your own state of mind, beset by doubt and a bit overworried.

What he'll think in the short term - Cups I (reversed) - poverty, scheming, cunning, suspicious, relationship needs growth, trouble starting a relationship, fair weather friends. Again, not promising in the reversed position, seemingly focused on either a great deal of trouble starting a relationship, or one that is unhealthy and deceitful with someone having ulterior motives.

What he'll feel at the end of the summer - Knight of Coins - dull plodding individual, good with hands, consumed with materiality.

Hmm. None of these cards are propitious. The first two cards talk about trying something, perhaps forcing something that won't work (or won't work easily) or that seems downright unhealthy. The last card, I'm not sure but would guess that it's talking about either his view of you or his focus on materiality. Either way, based on these cards, I'm not sure it's somewhere you want to go or a relationship you want to pursue.

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For Shakespeare: Another Career Reading

Shakespeare asked: My husband has an interview with a job in the Southeast. Could I have a reading for it?

Yes, yes you could. I assume you want to know how it will go and/or if the job will be good for him. Given that I've read for you and your husband before, I'll forgo the past card.

So, I'll pull a present situation card, a card to represent outlook for success with the interview and a card that would represent the prospects for him if he lands/takes the job.

Present - Wands IX - looks like the anticipation of change (or problems)

Outlook - Wands I (reversed) - In the reversed position, this card is not hopeful that the interview will go well. This is a card of false starts and thwarted goals, specifically a career prospect that fails.

Prospects - Coins VII (reversed) - This card (in the reversed position) speaks of empty promises and disappointment, a situation that does not go as planned. Perhaps it's for the best that the cards see the interview being less than successful.

But it begs the question, if this isn't the right opportunity, will another come that bodes better? I'll ask.

Swords I - from this card, which speaks of victory and success, it would seem so.

Any hints on what to look for, I ask?

Swords IV (reversed) - Hmm, in the reversed position, this card speaks of wise management and prudence.

I hope that helps.

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For Willow: Career Advice

Willow wanted to know: I am contemplating three distinct paths, can the cards indicate the better/best fit for me? They are:

a. pursuing a MFA in Creative Writing, a 2+year course that would involve extensive commuting;

b. a diploma in Massage Therapy that would last 8 months, and reduce the time spent with my husband to only weekends;

c. combining certification in yoga for kids with an associate's degree in early childhood education with the objective of providing a niche daycare service for yoga-savvy moms.

I will not make a decision made purely on your readings, of course, but I am very curious to know what the cards might say about my choices, and about me.

Thanks very much!

Well, this is a new one. I can't fault the specificity of the question, but I wonder if the cards will be able to make a distinction between these fields. But, you know, they've surprised me before. Let's see what we get. I'll do my standard past, present and future and see where I should go from there.

Past - Knight of Wands (reversed) - This card, in the reversed position, argues that your past is plagued with more talk than action, that getting realistic and focusing on a future path has been a struggle for you.

Present - Coins VI (reversed) - This card carries on the theme of the last: indecision and a need for assistance perhaps insight from without.

Future - Cups III - But, if this card is any indication, whatever you choose brings you great satisfaction. This card is all about emotional satisfaction, abundance and fulfillment. Unfortunately, that doesn't really help me narrow your choices except that this is a card that focuses on communication, caring and sharing. There is also a focus here on fertility and hospitality, too. From this card alone, if I were guessing, I would see an edge for option c.

However, it's hardly definitive so I'll see if we can get a bit of clarification.

Page of Cups - a card about caring and loving and imagination that exemplifies service with definite indications involving children (including another hint, like Cups III, of becoming a parent.

If I'm going to make a recommendation base on the cards, I'd have to say they seem to favor option C - and they expect it will work for you.

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For Ayda: Update

Ayda asked: Hey Stephanie, can you just pull one more card. I know 7 of swords sometimes can mean also to correct any mistakes (past) and continue.And we had plenty in the past.Thank you!

As you wish.

Clarification: XX Judgement - If there's a card of hope, this is it. Rebirth, reawakening, forgiveness, rejuvenation. It is the card of surprises.

Good luck.

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For Ayda: Relationship with Mark

Ayda asked: i have a question for your tarot cards. Can you pleas give me an insight into my relationship with Mark. Thank you!

Alright, we'll see what we can see (remembering, of course, that this is all in fun). Note also that, especially with the past, I won't really know if it's you or Mark we're talking about. Update: OK, maybe I can.

Past - Queen of Swords - This is a card that speaks of female sorrow and strengths: separation or widowhood. The traits called for are elegance and intuition, strength, wisdom, calm and dignity, self-reliance. The fact that this card is all about the feminine traits argue that it is you, Ayda. A card for a strong woman grieving an earlier relationship.
Present - Page of Swords - This card sounds more like a male. Also in the suite of swords, this card speaks of authority and management but perhaps secret duties, perhaps more than meets the eyes. He has all the appearance of friendliness and intelligence, but his aims are vague, his way flexible. His mind is quick and discerning and he is independent and adventurous.

Future - Swords 7 - Swords can be an unforgiving suite where even the happier cards have an edge and this is your third one. Nor is it one of the happier cards. It's a card of plans and hopes, but little progress, perseverence but self-deceit. There are secrets here and someone is up to no good, with a breakdown possible.

Here's how I'd read the cards. You've come off one or more relationship that ended, relationships you grieved over. In comes someone new, someone who appeals, who is charming and intelligent, but also someone who doesn't give you the whole picture of himself. What isn't said, what isn't out into the open can doom your plans together, not only allowing you to think you have something different than you actually do but fool you into holding on to it far longer than you should.

Not saying the cards are right, but that's my impression from them. Sorry.

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For Anonymous: Drifting Friends Follow-up

Anonymous said: hi ther.. thank you very much for your readings. yes, you are right. he is busy working currently with up coming projects, i forgotten to add sth last nite, the thing is, he is just fine with everyone but me, and he refused to speak to me. and i do not get in the way with his career as we have different types of career. this thing has been bothering me for quite a while. i am at lost of whats happening. is it possible that you can pull out some extra cards for the reason for his part of doing this? i really appreciate it. thank you.

Jeff King had some interesting ideas that hadn't occurred to me as a comment on the previous post you might want to consider. I have to admit, his possibilities hadn't crossed my mind.

Rather than do past/present/future, I pulled three cards to get a sense of the situation.

The first is II The High Priestess (reversed) - In the reversed position, this is a card that talks of selfishness, obfuscation, shallowness and conceit. It is not about rationality but rather reactions based on logical fallacies and one's own egocentricity.

The second is Wands III (reversed) - In the reversed position, this card is cold and stubborn, about superficiality and being self-centered, refusing support and potential career suffering.

And the third is IX The Hermit - This card speaks of withdrawal. In some cases, this might be for introspection or enlightenment, but, in this case, based on the other cards, I'd have to say it comes across more like protecting one's privacy and wanting to isolate for selfish reasons.

If these cards do represent your friend, my deck does not favor him much and is pretty consistently describing him as someone with high ambitions who just doesn't see you fitting into the life he aspires to. Either he thinks emotional entanglements would only be in the way of his plans or he doesn't think you'd further his interests in his pursuits.

The cards are not hopeful that things will work out.

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For Anonymous: Drifting Friends

Anonymous asked: i used to have this friend of the opposite sex whom i treasured a lot, and it was always fun to hang out with him, despite only knowing him at the beginning of this year. suddenly, he seems to be avoiding me, i tried asking him, but he just dismissed the issue as saying that he is busy. as time goes by, it gets more and more obvious, and i am at lost of what is the problem here. it all seems too weird.is it possible for you to find out about the main reason he is acting this way or if we will ever return to being friends again?

No promises, but I'll try. Let's see if the cards have insight.

Past - Cups VIII - Well, the cards seem to agree with you. This is a card of friendship, but also of pulling away and withdrawal. There is a possibility of self-pity noted here or futility, perhaps an over-fearful heart. No matter, there is a sense of imbalance here that may (or may not) have anything to do with your friendship, even though it's affecting it.

Present - The Wheel - This is a card of change, of evolution. Generally, I would say it bodes better than ill, an indication of good fortune, of things changing for the better: finding a solution, advancement, adaptation, acceptance. Since the question was focused on him and your relationship I'm hoping that you stand on the eve of a resolution that will answer your concerns. However, the change could mean a break in your relationship, destined for whatever reason.

Future - The Devil - Unfortunately, the card does not argue for happy change in the present. This card is all about selfishness and stagnation, greed and oppression. Which means, if your relationship becomes closer, it may not be healthy (I presume for you). Or, if it sunders, he will end up an unhappy person, chasing the sorts of things that don't lead to happiness.

I'll ask if there's any clarification on his current motives (though I have a suspicion) to see if they can help me pinpoint why he's drifting now.

Coins X - Material wealth and its pursuit. He is either working or looking for potential directions to get money into his life.

I don't know him, of course, and (as I've said many times), I'd warn anyone against taking an anonymous long distant reading as more than a curiosity (certainly not gospel), but my reading of the cards argues he is ambitious, has big plans, dreams of more for himself. For whatever reason, he thinks your friendship is "in the way" or inconvenient to those plans. If his vision doesn't include you, that might very well explain his reticence. Ambition is a fine thing, but, if it becomes all consuming, you can lose sight of what's really important. But, if that's his destiny, you might be happier in the long run not tied to him.

Sorry, I didn't find any happy outcomes.

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For Anonymous: Prospective Son-in-Law

Anonymous said: I have a question... my daughter is presently dating, is loyal & believes she has found her future husband in him. I would like to know whether he is honestly a good, trustworthy guy and will do well in future.

Now, of course, I'm a firm believe in people choosing their own lifetime companions, but, as a parent, I appreciate your interest. Everyone wants (or should want) the best for their children.

Let's see what the cards have to say.

Past - Cups II (reversed) - Cups II generally indicates the beginning of a relationship and has much to recommend it when it comes to a relationship. Unfortunately, in the reversed position it can indicate underlying concerns, foolishness, disappointment, or issues that are not readily solved. In the reversed position, this can indicate a relationship that will not last.

Present - Pentacles IV - This is a card about ambition, greed, the quest for material gain. There's also an underlying current of possessiveness, the need for ownership. It can also denote success, advancement, attainment, but its presence here, between these other cards flavors my reading of it.

Future - King of Swords (reversed) - another card that is a good card, a reflection of a strong, ambitious, self-made man that takes on different connotations in the reversed position. Determined becomes tyrannical. Strong becomes brutal. Unimpeachable becomes treacherous.

I'll tell you what I think, but say, before I do, to be wary of giving this or any reading too much credence. I've never met any of the particulars and, truthfully, one should be wary of the truth of the cards under the best of circumstances.

These cards indicate a relationship that is likely to end badly or be very unhealthy in the long run. There are signs that a man (and a relationship) that had the potential for greatness becomes twisted and corrupted over time. As I know from personal experience, even with the best intentions, the wrong relationship with a decent man can hurt everyone. The cards indicate underlying differences in morals perhaps or intelligence. Greed or ambition appear to set someone on a path that leads to corruption and tyranny.

If you had your doubts, the cards share them. I wish I could tell you what to do. In the end, she will have to make her own choices. Make sure you are there to help her if she needs it. That's what I'd advise.

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For yvettearlene: Will I Get My Love Back?

yvettearlene asked: i would like to find out please if it is possible the person i still love and i will get back together in the next three months if they still have any romantic feelings left for me or if i am deluding myself COMPLETELY.

Well, let's check it out.

Past - VII The Chariot - In this location, it talks about conflict, trials with a potential for success. But it also speaks of male bellicosity and female passivity, gender extremes. A relationship is clearly noted, but I can't tell if it was a balanced relationship.

Present - Page of Wands (reversed) - Heartbreaker, intolerant, moody, quick-tempered, cruel, calculating, and a loner... If this is a representative of the person you love, it does not look promising for getting back together (or, if you do, for it being a healthy relationship).

Future - Knight of Coins (reversed) - petty, surly, grasping, someone calls your bluff, misunderstanding.

Hmm.

I have to say, I don't see a "getting back together" here - I do see the potential for holding on to something too long and a relationship becoming more and more painful. I don't see, at least in these cards, hope for a life-long love.

I'm sorry.

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For Anonymous: What About Mr. Y?

Anonymous: can u please do a reading on love for me regarding this new person MR.Y in my life? i was hoping for things to be great. :) thanks Miss T

As a point of interest, there is such a thing as too anonymous. The less information I have, the less likely my reading will mean anything. Not exactly sure why.

But, we'll give it a shot.

Past - Cups 5 (inverted) - In the reversed position, this card describes a past filled with romantic reversal and disappointment. Clearly, your love life has not been fulfilling in the past.

Present - King of Coins - Appears to represent Mr. Y. Someone industrious and practical, slow to anger and intelligent, generous and patient. Someone steady and enduring. Not bad characteristics in a potential lover.

Future - VI The Lovers - I don't think I have to explain it.

Truth is, this is a very propitious reading for potential love and quite clear, no fuzz on it. Very promising.

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For Anastasia: How About My Love Life?

Anastasia asked: Can you pleas give me a reading about the prospect of my love life? Thx.

I can and just in time for the new year.

Past - Coins X - This is a card the talks about establishing financial security, the kind of thing you might have with retirement. Given that your question had to do with your love life, I'd interpret this card as an indication that your first priority in the past has been career, rather than love. It also argues that you have reached a certain level of success.

Present - Ace of Cups (reversed) - This card in the reversed position is often associated with poverty, which, despite the last card, might not be impossible in the economy. However, it doesn't have to be financial, but also the sense of longing, of dreams and wishes unfulfilled, of a life that's devoid of something necessary. I'd say this card says you're feeling that, along with struggling to start any meaningful relationship.

Future - Coins IV (reversed) - In the reversed position, this card is not hopeful for future relationships (your question). It's a card that speaks of suspicion and greed, the potential for being swindled and dissatisfied. To me, it argues that you move forward on a fine line, one where you either become so desperate for companionship you let a potential lover use and cheat you and/or you become so suspicious someone is planning to use you that you push them away. And, yes, it could be both, particularly if you are badly burned.

You're in a challenging position, driven by loneliness and dissatisfaction to find love and yet having a lifetime accomplishment at risk if someone betrays your trust. I can't tell you who to trust. I can tell you that, if anyone's love comes with a price tag, you are better off lonely (or, more appropriately, waiting). I can also say that, if you are open with your heart (if not your wallet), there are people out there worth trusting with it. If you find one, when you find one, your trust will be the key to having a healthy relationship. Likely, it will be tricky.

Good luck.

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For Aileen:What About My Marriage

Aileen said: I'm in a marriage that isn't happy. Am torn between being selfish and unselfish. To be selfish would mean my happiness. What does the cards have to say about the outlook of my marriage?

I'm going to draw cards for you, but I wanted to warn you I wasn't objective when answering this. My first marriage was born out of, largely, pity/guilt with the argument that I didn't have the right to make him unhappy since he "loved me so much." Twelve years, I lived with him, feeling guilty if I felt like leaving no matter how unhappy I was. Not only was that a miserable time of my life, I did him NO GOOD. There are few things less destructive than needing someone who doesn't need you. His life became an exercise in making me feel bad in the hopes it would make him feel better. Unwittingly, by doing what he wanted, I helped him because much less of a man than he could otherwise have been. Both of us were much more damaged than if I had never tried so long or so hard. Just had to say it.
Past - King of Cups (reversed) - someone has an identity problem. Someone is self-absorbed, self-serving, self-indulgent. The balance is skewed for the service of one over all else.

Present - VIII Justice (reversed) - imbalance, injustice, unfairness. This card is slanted to a situation where one side is severely at a disadvantage, where the balance is skewed. It is a time of decision.

Future - Queen of Cups - Queen of Cups is a very female card, more so than many of the other female related ones. It's a compassionate card, a sympathetic card, a loving card, in many ways a card of devotion. It could be a card that says you stay in your marriage, devoted to your husband. It could be a card that speaks of finding a devotion to yourself and to him that does what's right for you both, even if it's not staying in your marriage.

I'll pull a couple of cards for clarification.

Pentacles (Coins) VI - There are a lot of meanings for this card, some fairly vague but one leapt out at me: justice. It's a time of decision and power, of nobility, of doing the right thing.

Queen of Pentacles (Coins) - Again, a feminine card, but this one is more about women's empowerment, finding your own way, coming into your own power.

I can't give you a definitive answer on the future of your marriage, but, if it continues, I'm hoping that this means you have found your own balance in it and are there because it's where you want to be.

Good luck!

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For Mizé: A reading on divorce

Mizé asked: Íd like to ask you a reading for my love life. Íve recently separated from a 15 years partner from which I have a daughter and I think I still have feelings for him. He insists on divorcing but told me that we could get along better after it. Should I trust this view? Ask your cards if he still loves me and if this vision of his is for real, will you?

Past - Swords V (reversed) - This card speaks of distance between friends, distrust, jealousy and lies. My feeling is that suspicion and miscommunication, mistrust, stepped between a close relationship and undermined it's strengths.

Present - 0 The Fool (reversed) - In the reversed position, this card speaks of apathy, indecision, wrong decisions, confusion and distrust. I don't know who distrusts who, but it argues that right now the relationship is stagnant and at least one of you is very hesitant to make a real change in it. But, where you are now is not healthy for anyone. So, if you move, if you divorce, then what?

Future - Wands VII - Wands VII is a card of success through courage, patience and tenacity. It's a card of standing on one's own and independence and finding yourself as a result.

I'm sorry, because I know you are worried about the divorce (and divorce is not fun under the best of circumstances, even when it's the best thing), but the cards seem to think this will be good for you. Difficult, challenging, but you'll be better off in the end.

You asked if he still loved you and I didn't get an indication, so I'm going to pull a couple more cards - and look, a couple of the higher arcana cards.

XX Rejuvenation (also Judgment) - This is a great card for your future, especially with all the uncertainty associated with your current position. It's a card about rebirth, rejuvenation, finding yourself. It's a card of forgiveness and finding your destiny.

X Wheel of Fortune - adapation, culmination, happy ending.

I don't know if you and your partner will find yourselves together again in the future, but the cards seem to think that moving on is the healthiest thing for you, the manner in which you'll find your destiny. It's scary and challenging, but it can all work out better than you ever expected.

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For DC: Any Career Changes

DC asked: Hi...just happened to land on your site and found it very very interesting...see you have helped a lot of people with advice on their careers and such...could you give a reading on where my career is headed? Any change in position?

The tarot readings do come in spurts. Alright, let's see what the cards have to say.

Past - Wands X (reversed) - This card in the reversed position talks about duplicity and intrigue but also seeking a job that you could enjoy. I get the feeling that your work in the past has been reflective of you looking for jobs that suit you, that fulfill you, that make you happy, but that you've found that the jobs have had unforeseen issues, largely because of the people you worked for or with ruined much of what you would otherwise have enjoyed.

Present - XII The Hanged Man (reversed) - In the reversed position, this card, which can be a very uncomfortable card, can go one of two ways - either a sacrifice you've made pays off or your fear of sacrifice, your preoccupation with protecting yourself keeps you from moving forward. Which path you're on is determined by where you are right now. Have you made the sacrifices, withstood the nonsense, grin and born it? If so, this card argues that things are looking up. If not...well, let's check out the last card.

Future - King of Swords - Well, this card is just reinforcing the last one. This card is all about justice, reaping what you sow, specifically patience and perseverance paying off. This card argues not only that you have been patient and paid your dues, but that it will finally work to your benefit.

I hope that's the answer you were looking for. Good luck!

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For Shakespeare: Hubby Part 2

Shakespeare asked: I'd like a Tarot reading for my husband, or perhaps two--one for career, one for domestic life. How likely is change in his immediate future, and how will that affect his family overall?

Finally getting back to the second half of Shakespeare's question, let's see how her hubby's personal outlook is looking.

Past - Swords X (reversed) - This looks like far past - separation, fear of trusting people, learning to cope. It helped shape who you are but didn't make you because you DID learn to cope.

Present - VI The Lovers - love, passion, trust, marital harmony. That aspect of your hubby's life is all good at the moment. And isn't that a good thing.

Future - Page of Swords (reversed) - This looks like someone coming into your life who is not good for it, someone malicious and manipulative, someone untrustworthy who brings unexpected change. I don't know who this is so let me get some clarification.

Wands X (reversed)- more of the same, malice, deceit, selfishness. it would seem that this individual is someone you initially trust.

VII The Chariot (reversed) - ruthlessness, bullying, defeat.

Clearly, there is something coming he needs to be on the lookout for that will affect his personal happiness. According to the cards. Remember, take that with the grain of salt it deserves.

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For Anonymous: How's My Love Life?

Anonymous (Adja) said: Hi, i'd like to ask you what your tarot cards have to say about the prospects for my love-life?

Well, let's ask them.

Normally, I do a three card spread, past, present and future, but another card leapt out, so we'll check it out in after the nominal three.

Past - Wands VIII - This has to do with speed and generosity, friendliness, frankness. To me, this card argues an open outlook, quick to love without hesitating, perhaps even on whim. Generous, giving, but not necessarily choosing your partners wisely or finding yourself falling for people who used you.

Present - Swords X - this card seems to reinforce my interpretation of the first one. This card speaks of betrayal and despair. Not just sorrow, but sorrow born from trusting in someone who betrayed that trust, believing in something that is no longer there. I'm sorry.

Future - Cups VI - There are quite a few interpretations of this card, but one that leaps out at me is the return of a lover, a reconciliation with someone you thought lost. There's an air of fulfillment and contentment. Destiny. That does make things interesting.

Extra card - X Wheel of Fortune - And this card is just reinforcing the last. Destiny. Inevitability. Culmination. Happiness.

I'd have to say, Adja, things look good for you, though not someone new. At least, that's what the cards say.

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