No Kidding
Dear MB,
After several years of trying and costly medical intervention, my husband and I have been unable to have a baby. We’ve been through a lot. People ask us if we want to adopt but I just don’t feel an overwhelming urge to do so. Should we just get a dog?
DINKs and OK with it
Dear DINKs,
I’m looking at the 3 cards that came up for your reading and they are telling me a story. I’m glad to say it has a happy ending! You got the 3 of Cups, The Lovers and the 6 of Cups. The Cups are the suit of love and happiness and The Lovers, well that is about two people sharing themselves. There is obviously a whole lot of love going on here.
The 3 of Cups is in the past position and depicts a festive time where friends are sharing good times and good cheer. It feels like you may be outgrowing your party days. Perhaps lately you have not been enjoying the late nights where drunken friends overshare the intimate details of their personal lives with you. Been there, done that, too much information, thanks. The fruits and vegetables on the ground around the ladies feet show that you have planted seeds over the years with the intention of reaping the harvest someday. You’ve been hoping once you got pregnant these party times would have to come to an end. It makes it even more frustrating when the people you do want to be with need to get a babysitter so you can hang out.
The Lovers are there in the here and now and look as if they are shrugging their shoulders as if to say to the angel in the sky, “What’s Up Raphael? Where’s our kid? We got naked, we did all the right stuff – Did you forget about us?” The picture on this card is reminiscent of Adam & Eve, with the serpent and the apple tree and the Angel. This card is about determining what is right and what is wrong for you. When we tune in to our inner conscience, we know when we are doing the right thing. You don’t need to listen to other people’s opinions about adoption, trust your own urges.
In the future spot, we have the 6 of Cups. I don’t see a dog there… A dog can’t replace your desire for a child anyway, but you could get one if you want one. I do see, however, you sharing life with a young person who looks up to you and needs your input. This feels very much like a niece or nephew to me, but could also suggest you volunteer as a Big Sister or some other agency where you can influence a child. The important thing is that you are there for a young person who needs you. It doesn’t seem like you are ready for a formal and permanent commitment such as parenthood just yet, but often as soon as you take the pressure off, it happens naturally!
