Dear Anonymous,
The cards that came up for your reading this time are the King of Cups, the Wheel of Fortune and the Three of Cups. You are obviously a very nice person with a big heart. It appears like the question really is are you able to be friends while you wait for her to decide how she feels or is this too difficult for you?
The King of Cups represents you offering your cup of love, yet feeling very alone. This King sits on an island of his own in the midst of his turbulent emotions (represented by the rough sea). You are venturing to put your toe in to the possibility of a romantic relationship with this girl. It appears by the look on his face and the tone of your question, you are very unsure. She is the one fish in the sea we see in the background smiling at you. This has caught your attention.
The Wheel of Fortune looks like a clock. What goes around comes around. She feels differently about you at different times. You are getting to know each other with each day that passes. You have shared enough of your feelings now to let it ride for a while, in order to keep the friendship intact. Just be there for her, without asking for more. She will let you know when she wants more than friendship.
The Three of Cups indicates that her girlfriends are very important to her. She may have met this new person so as not to let them down, and to enjoy time together with all of them. There is nothing you can do to move this other relationship along to an end. Be involved in her activities, and have fun with her. That is the best way to allow the relationship to unfold in the way that it naturally is inclined. Both the Wheel of Fortune and the Three of Cups have a lot of natural season symbolism to them, encouraging a perspective of the attitude: What will be, will be. Celebrate life along side of her, and enjoy your time together. This will make you the most attractive to her, and bring the most contentment your way. It is up to her how much she is willing to share with you and her choice will ebb and flow as time goes by.

Dear HSMH,
The cards say yes! You have the Two of Pentacles, the Ten of Pentacles and the Queen of Swords. That Queen is putting all of this juggling of financial constraints behind her.
I notice you first described your house as a house, and then you referred to it as a home. As you disconnect fully from your home, your wish will be granted. Be conscious of calling it a house, rather than your home.
The Two of Pentacles indicates you may have to negotiate the price, as well. Be prepared to work with potential buyers to make some trade offs. Perhaps rather than lowering your price, you could make a repair or modification that would make the house more appealing. As you do the dance of negotiation, your ship will come in. While that infinity sign wrapped around the coins may feel like this is taking forever, the next card tells us you will reach your goal. This card can also represent the two different real estate agents that you had. The advice to list it by owner appears to be a good one.
The Ten of Pentacles is the maximum number of pentacles there are. This is the card representing security, family and building something special. As the owner, you are best suited to promote living there. Take time now to enjoy the memories you have created by making a home of this house. Once this chapter is over, it can only be relived through your reflection. You may have watched your children grow here, or yourself age, but now it is time to pack up and move on. It can be a bittersweet feeling, and one I feel you are looking forward to! Maybe it is time to have a yard sale and let go of the stuff you will not need in your new home. This is a very busy card, there is a lot going on, and once you are ready to move, time will appear to move very quickly.
The Queen of Swords is free to move forward with her life. She is adorned with a butterfly crown and a robe covered in clouds. There is a bird flying over her head. These are all symbols of air and freedom as well as transformation. The more you can cut those ties you have with your current house, the easier it will be to just let go. Imagine yourself where you want to be and you will have the power to manifest your future.
While it is difficult to predict the timing of things, we sometimes see in the tarot that numbers can be important. With the number ten in the center it could mean 10 days, 10 weeks, 10 months or October. (Because this kind of information is barely helpful, I often avoid it). But in this case, my intuition tells me you will be in your new home by October, because the Queen has a wintery feel about her. It may take the latter part of the summer/early fall to work out the details of the exchange. Keep us posted!

Dear LMM,
Oh my! These cards show me that you are apparently under an inordinate amount of pressure. I can see why you feel you are losing your mind; it really looks like you are ready to blow! Your cards are the Nine of Wands, the Four of Pentacles and the Tower. The tarot cards have a wonderful way of presenting the big picture, as well as the mundane. To answer your question by the Tower card, it looks simply like your pocketbook turned upside down and your wallet fell out. The big picture is that the loss of your wallet could prompt some necessary stress-reducing changes in your life.
These kinds of experiences seem to happen when we are distracted and/or busy. The Nine of Wands has piled on a stack of many tasks. Are you doing too much? Are you feeling separated from life, or fenced in? The person in this card doesn’t look too happy, and you don’t sound very happy. By the expression of the face on this card, I am making the assumption that you are pissed. Is it more annoying that you have no one to be upset at but yourself? I know you just want to know where the wallet is without a lecture but there are always lessons that can be learned. You have the power to curb the intensity of your life.
The Four of Pentacles represents someone clinging tightly to what is in their possession. Both the Nine of Wands and the Four of Pentacles are “stage cards”. You can see the double line separating the figure in the forefront from the landscape in the back. This suggests that you feel alienated from the world beyond. The pentacles are the suit representing money. You are responsible enough to hold onto it tightly. You have been separated from an item that provides you with security and an important aspect of your identity. Your license, credit cards, and personal information must be protected. As we look toward the village in the back, we can’t help but get back to the point - where the hell is this responsible person’s wallet?
Since the store manager saw the video of you putting it in your pocketbook, and I assume you thoroughly checked your car and driveway or wouldn’t be submitting your question, The Tower is pretty clearly depicting that things were tossed out. The Tower itself represents your handbag and the people falling from the windows are the valuable contents of your purse. You will have to retrace your steps and figure out where your wallet fell out. Please look at this picture carefully and see if it reminds you of anything. Did you trip and catch yourself when leaving the store? Did you hear something fall but thought nothing of it? Somehow, there was a spill. The gray at the bottom of the card could indicate that it fell on cement. Let me know when you find it!

I wanted to ask you about my brother. He will die in less than 1 yr if he doesn’t get a liver and chances here are nill to nothing to find one in RI, the doctor said.
Louie was told by the dr’s here to go to Florida, his chances for a new liver may be greater since the population is higher there.
Louie lives with ME , I take care of him plus work…it’s not easy Maribeth….
Louie can never go to Florida due to the condo he can stay at is one hr away from the liver hospital there….and I cannot go with him, I have to work, have a house etc…..BUT…I do have his name in housing for the elderly and disabled across the street from me and I hope he can move in there..that is his dream to have his own place and I can still care for him cuz I am across the street…a far cry from Florida.
I pray God ends his pain/suffering…he has 2 good days out of 7….it’s all about comfort measures now…
I was wondering if you had a feeling he would pass away THIS year….the dr’s give him less then 1 yr w/o a new liver and chances for that are slim to none unless a miracle happens…he is too far gone at this time and there is no promise he would get a new liver in Florida…just a greater population, but waiting list is still long and time is not on Louie’s side.
So, I was wondering if you knew if Louie would pass away by the end of this year?
I always think about you Maribeth, you’re wonderful and very gifted.
They told him MAYBE Fla, but he can’t live alone anymore, he is too ill….
He can manage in a little apartment near ME cuz I can cook, clean for him, take him to his apts….but in Fla, we know noone, so I know he WILL die and I accept it, I will be RELIEVED when this is all over, it has been going on for 4 yrs…THIS is the end I believe..
I doubt he will make the end of the year (Christmas holidays)…
wanted to know if you felt the same…..I hope! It’s time I hope the Lord is merciful and takes him soon…
thanks, “lois”

Dear Lois,
You are in such a very difficult situation! I’m sorry things are so difficult for you and your brother. Your cards are the Seven of Swords, The Devil and The Magician. These cards are not showing me anything about Florida or death, but rather more of the same struggle. Do you believe in magic? That belief may hold the key to your survival.
The Seven of Swords could be you going back and forth from your apartment to your brother’s nearby. You are carrying these burdens, with a smile on your face. There are seven days in the week and all you can do is take them one at a time. Those 5 out of 7 days that are hard are symbolized by the swords you carry, while the two stuck in the ground are his good days. You both live for those days that are good.
The Devil can represent how you are both chained to the illness. It is bigger than you, and you can’t get away from it. This is the dark card of the three, and makes for a life that is not easy.
I’m happy to see the Magician in the last position of your spread. It can symbolize a miracle, perhaps a liver will become available for your brother. You musn’t lose sight of your positive attitude. There is much new growth as shown by the flowers in the front of the card. Give things a chance this spring and hope for the best.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Dear WtinW,
The three cards in your reading are the Knight of Pentacles, The World and the Seven of Swords. I find it really interesting that the card in the center of your reading is The World and it is number 21 in the tarot deck. Numerology is an interesting study all on its own, and may have something to do with the predictions you are referring to. There is a tarot card call Judgement (number 20), and that one didn’t show up in your reading. I take that as a good sign. When reading tarot cards, it can be important to notice what cards do not appear to understand what is missing.

The Knight of Pentacles shows up presenting a pentacle, with a plowed field behind him. This reminds me of the expression that begins with “The best laid plans…”. I don’t know if this expression has an ending but if it does I don’t know what it is. But the point of the expression itself is that our plans don’t always pan out the way we expect. We can read that in two ways. One is that some people who are planning for the world to come to an end may be surprised and their plan will need to be modified. If the opposite is true, our plans for life going along its merry way may not turn out the way we expect. But ultimately we have to continue on and attempt to plant a future that we can grow into. Really, if things are coming to an end, what can we do about it? Live life to the fullest, right? Spend some time thinking about what your life would be like without expecting any future. It will change your perspective and can shift your mind.
The World card is the last card in the tarot deck. This is where everything comes together and reaches completion. The wreath in the World card has been known to represent the uterus. This provides a sense of being reborn and protected. All endings create new beginnings and the World card contains both within it. The heads in the four corners of this card have several representations. They stand for the four seasons, the four elements (fire, air, earth & water), and Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, to name a few. The female figure in the center is dancing and appears free to use those magic wands in her hands. There is an air of safety and wholeness about this card, reminding you worrying is not necessary, and certainly not helpful. Use this energy to create a bubble of spiritual protection around yourself via good thoughts and deeds to ease your mind.

The Seven of Swords presents an uneasy feeling. This person is sneaking back toward our world carrying weapons, with a cloud of smoke and what looks like fighting in the background. The expression on his face is smug and sneaky. He looks as though he is attempting to cause harm, yet according to the first two cards, we are both prepared and protected. My prediction based on these cards is that the day will not go by without incident, whether it be terrorist or environmental (or God forbid, both). But we will survive. It never hurts to pray. I am not an alarmist, but this Seven of Swords guy is creeping me out.

I need the cards guidance….. I have received cash advance checks from my credit card company @ .99% interest for a year, do I use one to catch up on mortgage and late fees and some other bills to also help the business get caught up too by not paying me this month? Is it an investment in myself or just getting me deeper in debt? I’m hoping with the holidays approaching I can get ahead everywhere… or is this year going to suck too! I made a huge overhaul of my store that I think can help people see more of what I offer. I’ve worked my ass off I really think I need a stress break knowing my bills are paid for the month.
Thank you,
The Self employed!

Dear TSE,
When I look at your reading, I see no regret in your cards which is what it sounds like you are trying to avoid. You have The Sun, the Two of Swords and the Queen of Cups. Unfortunately there are no pentacles, the suit representing financial gain, nor wands, the suit that represents endeavoring pursuits of labor. However, as tarot cards help us to put things in perespective, keeping you happy and serene seems to be the important objective in your situation, and that we see here when looking at the Sun and Queen.
The Sun gives us an innocent child on a horse, with arms outstretched (the opposite of the Two of Swords whose arms are crossed). The banner the child is carrying and the feather on his head symbolize success, while the sunflowers represent opportunities for more joy to come. The expression on the sun seems tranquil, and calm. When I look at the child I get the “Tah Dah!” feeling, that which you may have from reorganizing your store.
Notice the number two depicted in the Two of Swords looks like an 11 and could refer to 2011. This is a time of waiting, and trying to retain that calm feeling the Sun provides. The rocks in the moving water represent those things in your life and your business that do not change. Where you find stability and how you steer clear of stress is an important lesson here. There are certain things you can rely upon to keep your business afloat. See what you can do to increase your regular customers, and where you can count on selling the big ticket items. In general, this card could represent the difficulty you are having making ends meet. It all seems to come together at your heart, which is really the center of your business.
As you extend your arms outward, as the Queen of Cups does, making your offerings available, I hope you find pleasure and pride. When we compare the arms of the child in the Sun card, to those of the figure in the Two of Swords and finish with the Queen’s offering, it seems you can find balance by extending your products and services with the expectation your customers will benefit by receiving them. The child holding the fish reminds me you may have a clientele base for kids, and working with those children may benefit you.
To answer your question, I believe the use of your good credit is there for your benefit – you have earned that. It could be what is held inside of that golden chalice the queen is holding. By investing in the business you extend your ability to do what you love. Unfortunately, there are no guarantees, but it certainly appears the best way to approach the situation right now. The good news is that I don’t see any dramatic changes, and I don’t see any breakdown of structures. What I do see through these cards is the importance of maintaining poise. You have the means to do that by utilizing the credit that has been extended to you.

Dear TTAE,
Well, I’m no Dr. LoveMonkey, but I do agree that this is a good use of the tarot cards to save you any unnecessary grief. Your reading gave us two major arcana cards (Temperance and the Tower) on either side of the Two of Cups. Temperance and the Two of Cups are gentle cards, while the Tower is a potent breakdown of structure as we know it. Even though everyone is tip-toeing into this, once the lightning strikes a massive explosion results.
The Temperance card cautions you to step gently into this situation. The Angel of Temperance has one foot dipped under the water, while the other stays surefooted on land. I feel your boyfriend will have a lot of questions for you when you approach him with this. You want to have thought through what these might be and come up with answers. The trick to the success of this balancing act is getting close enough to feel physically connected without getting emotionally attached. If this Angel fell into that pool of water, this would symbolize her losing control of her feelings. You are tempting fate by sticking your foot in. It is important to maintain balance. If you’ve ever stood on the edge of a pond and dipped your toes in, you know what can easily happen.
The Two of Cups is a gentle card, indicating a relationship where two people are timidly offering their love to each other. It looks like your boyfriend will enter this “switcheroo” if he believes it is something you really want to do. While this is quite considerate of him, it also means you have responsibility for the outcome. If it doesn’t work out, he can retaliate with, “Well it wasn’t my idea” or “You are the one who suggested this in the first place.” Are you willing to accept responsibility for not only your feelings, but the consequences to the relationship between your friends and you as well as within your own relationship?
The Tower shows extraordinary upheaval, with two people actually being thrown out the window. I wonder if the crown the woman is wearing is that same crown we see in the distance of the Temperance card. This would mean what you might think could put you in a position of success could actually pull you down and be the “death of you”. You asked about the likely outcome of this situation. According to this card it is that you and your boyfriend will split and you will go hurling to the ground. .
I encourage you to consider what might be missing in your current relationship that makes this opportunity appeal to you. It doesn’t look worth it, unless you are looking for a way to get out of the relationship you are currently in.

Sincerely,
Hurt and Belittled

Dear H&B,
That sounds terrible! I know it is a very tough job market out there, but this sounds like abusive behavior. Your cards indicate it is time to cut to the chase (as they say in the movie business) and move on.
The cards for your reading are The Lovers, the Ten of Swords and the Queen of Swords. The Lovers represent the couple who owns the store, the Ten of Swords is representative of you being stabbed in the back, and the Queen of Swords will be you when you turn your back on the situation.
With the Lovers representing the owners of the store, we can see that they work as a team. They have created a desirable environment that you describe you enjoy being a part of. However, you have a right to feel welcome and supported in that environment. Since the two of them are represented here on one card, I wonder if it may benefit to ask your employer if they think their spouse has an issue with you and why they might be treating you differently than other employees. By the naked bodies and open arms it appears they share most everything with each other. This could open the space for you to approach the spouse who is mistreating you. If it is a jealousy issue, or an awkward situation that is difficult to discuss with the person belittling you, it may be more difficult to resolve.
The Ten of Swords indicates you have been dealing with these attacks for a long time, and you are done. Once you reach the Ten of any suit in tarot, the maximum amount of what the suit represents has been reached. You have no more tolerance for putting up with this painful treatment. It is not your fault, and harmony may not be able to be achieved in this situation. This card shows an obvious lack of responsibility for what has happened. This victim could not possibly have inflicted this deadly wrath upon themselves.
The Queen of Swords is about communication, as well as severing ties. She has turned away and cut out from this situation, thus freeing herself from the hurtful atmosphere. The birds, butterflies and clouds are all symbols of air, the element of the suit of swords. It is important to be thoughtful in this situation so you do not lose your temper and say things you do not mean. Do your best to be forthright and inquisitive. Perhaps following up a rude comment by asking why this person thinks it is okay to treat you this way could help. You will probably end up leaving this position in any case, but I feel you will be proud of yourself for speaking your mind before you go. Good luck!

I have been driving myself crazy trying to figure out my path in life. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English literature I was unable to find work in the field of my degree. After a few years I decided going back to school was the solution. Now that I am back in $chool I am unhappy and unsure if this is the right way to go. I know what I love (books, animals, nature, baking etc.) but I don’t know what to do with it! I have decided to get through this semester and return home to RI in the Spring. Will my life path become clearer in the new year? Please help me!!
Soul Searcher

Dear S.S.,
Well dear heart, I am glad you signed your name Soul Searcher because the cards that came up for your reading are deeply spiritual. You have the Seven of Pentacles, the High Priestess and the Hierophant. While there is no clear path to be seen on any of these three cards, having both the High Priestess and Hierophant appear indicate that your faith runs deep.
The Seven of Pentacles does a wonderful job depicting your description of your education and career path to this point. The pentacles represent material achievements while the mountains represent knowledge gained. You obviously take pride in your achievements to date shown by the pile of pentacles. At the same time you are looking at what to do with them, shown by the one pentacle between his feet. Between his knees we see a mountain representing the education you have received to this point. The mountain range continues over in the right hand corner showing further education is on the horizon. You want to find a position where you can do what you love but of course you must make enough money to pay your bills. Isn’t that everyone’s dream? The history you provided us with indicates you may be more apt to make decisions through your heart than your practical side. This card indicates the need for practicality.
The High Priestess is all about that which is not seen, but felt intuitively. It is wonderful you have this guide within you to help you find direction. When she appears, you know you are protected and have all the answers you need by following your instincts. You mention your love of books and it is interesting that she is holding the Hebrew bible in her lap. You may find some guidance by perusing the Torah, these words of wisdom can be helpful in your quest.
Her partner, The Hierophant, gives us more information to help you with this. He is a teacher and spiritual counselor. He lectures about the benefits of a disciplined environment. It seems you are comfortable in school, perhaps you would like to be a professor? This may be a nice way to utilize your degree. You may notice the keys in the bottom of the card. When you unlock this secret knowledge, you will be able to share your talents. The secrets lay within you.
Because the cards do not show much in the way of looking out toward the distance, I’m not convinced that your path will become clearer in the new year. I feel that for your short term future you would benefit by a teaching career. All three of these cards indicate inner reflection and a need to progress with the tools you have currently available. As you evolve, it seems your career will change quite a bit over time. Use your experience to help others, and stay in an educational environment. Do your best to be comfortable with a changing landscape, rather than a fixed purpose.