Every year, on Halloween night, I do a Tarot reading to get an idea on what the coming year will bring. No set spread, just pulling 13 cards; one for every month of the year, and the final one for a general overlook on the future as a whole.
This year, i will be using the Dragon Tarot.
1) November: Ace of Coins - A new doorway opening up, workwise.
Very auspicious, since I have just finished up a rather successful 2 days of selling my artwork and sock-dolls at a convention. Sometime in Nov, my boyfriend, B, should be hearing news on if/when he will be getting his business grant.
2) December: Queen of Swords - A determined woman, but with a barrier between her and others.
I sense conflicts and struggles to be heard (again) and listened to (again).
3) January: Nine of Coins - Gaining recognition in the eyes of others.
My artwork could take off again, or the Fluffbuns will sell. Or perhaps this will be when B finally proves his worth and my parents will finally respect him.
4) February: The Chariot - Caring, nurturing. Concentrate on your objectives, don't get side tracked.
Now will be the time when all my plans and ideas are set in motion. I must keep going, use that drive and desire to succeed to finally manifest my dreams! I CAN do this!
5) March: Ace of Cups - Emotional fulfillment.
"Everything's coming up Milhouse!"
6) April: Six of Coins - Wanting to be generous, but the need to be more discriminating.
If the success the cards predict for the beginning of the year are accurate, then we will have an abundance of wealth and wellbeing this spring. But rather than spend lavishly like I desperately want to (and how I know Ezule Freda would love to see), the wisest course of action is to make sure to save enough away. Don't succumb to impulse buys, or retail therapy. Give a few donations, pay it forward, but don't go crazy. Clean the house and open it up to all the friends and family who have helped us along our way.
7) May: The Magician - Putting across your message to a much wider audience. Reason.
The Magician makes the unreal become real. All he is in life, he has made himself. He has the Power and he wields it like a master craftsman. But do not put all your faith in him, for he is the one who knows where the cards are kept when you're not looking.
8) June : Knight of Coins - A man who wants to develop the work side of his life.
Either B will truly take off with the business, or someone who has that kind of savvy will enter my life.
9) July: Page of Cups - New Social Contacts.
Pregnancy? A Newborn Dragon emerging from ti's shell. Either I will come out of my own shell and meet new people, or possibly... something may come out of me.
10) August: Four of Wands - Working with others towards a common purpose.
I see this could be where the New Social Contacts, or the Man who wants to develop his work life will truly come into play. Energies will combine into something we are all striving for.
11) September: Eight of Wands - Things around you speeding up.
This is where the Chariot really takes off and goes flying down the road. All efforts are doubled, all parties involved should be giving the project their all if it is to work. Now is a busy time and we're all burning the candles at both ends. We must take care not to burn out too quickly. Be the steady bonfire, not quick candle.
12) October: Page of Wands - Learning and traveling.
All the momentum has been building during the summer, and now is the time to ride it in! Don't let the world just pass you by, you have to learn all you can while you're in the place. We got the ball rolling, now it's time to see where it will take us.
13) Overview : Four of Swords - The lifting of tensions.
The coming year will be busy! The focus this year is on finances and drive. I have little to no Fire energy in my own life, so this year, the fires have been lit under me, but it's not a BBQ. This time, I'm the one controlling the fire and if I keep watch and tend it, adding more fuel as needed, poking the ashes and not letting it go out, I will see my dreams begin to manifest themselves this year.