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		<title>Latest News &#8211; February, 2012</title>
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		<title>Latest News &#8211; December, 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am sorry for the delay (and lack of World Readings so far) this month. I made a big life decision at the end of last month that has me in total upheaval mode until mid-January or so. We are currently under the astrological sun sign of Sagittarius (through December 22) which corresponds to Temperance &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/12/latest-news-december-2011/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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<p>I am sorry for the delay (and lack of World Readings so far) this month. I made a big life decision at the end of last month that has me in total upheaval mode until mid-January or so.</p>
<p>We are currently under the astrological sun sign of Sagittarius (through December 22) which corresponds to Temperance in the tarot. Temperance is a time for: consolidation, moderation, avoiding excess, compromise, balance, equilibrium, harmony, centered, combination, joining with others, the “right mix”. Temperance indicates that compromise and cooperation are vital components for balance at this time. You should try new things while maintaining present security.</p>
<p>We are also under the 9 of Wands (defensive, assuming ill, expecting difficulty) until December 12, then we move into the 10 of Wands (December 12 &#8211; 22). The 10 of Wands is burden, responsibility and being unable to say &#8220;no&#8221;. Thankfully, on the heels of the 10 of Wands, we move into Capricorn and the 2 of Coins on the 23rd. The Devil is the card of Capricorn, and it can indicate a break from the spiritual through overindulging the senses (eating too much, drinking too much, smoking too much, max&#8217;ing out the credit cards&#8230; you get the idea). The 2 of Coins kicks off Capricorn (December 23 &#8211; 31). It is material and physical balance. It can literally mean balancing the checkbook (makes sense around the holidays) as well as balancing work/life. It can&#8217;t be all work and no play (or vice versa).</p>
<p>Mercury goes direct today (December 13), and there is often quite a bit of mechanical, transportation and communication chaos during the end phase of this planet&#8217;s retrograde. I&#8217;ve already dealt with its effects way too much today (communication break down with not 1, not 2 but three people, and SEVERAL friends have complained about car problems &#8211;  just today!). I have to my happy zen place before I got nuts!</p>
<p>nice segue into my news&#8230;</p>
<p>I am moving to Hawai&#8217;i in the middle of January, so I&#8217;m most assuredly dealing with that pesky 10 of Wands right now. Too much to do in too little time. I will be working on an organic farm on the Big Island in exchange for food and lodging. Hawai&#8217;i has always felt like home to me (as it does to many, many people), and I&#8217;ve been wanting to move there for quite some time. The opportunity arose, and we&#8217;re jumping on it now! I hope to study Ho&#8217;omana (also known as Huna) with a Kahuna (a Hawaiian shaman).</p>
<p>2012 is quickly approaching, and I know there are a lot of people who have questions about what&#8217;s to come next year. Even in the middle of the move, I&#8217;m still working on card readings. You should take advantage of <a href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/12/how-will-2012-impact-you/">my current annual reading special(s)</a> through the end of this month. For only $30, you get information on your upcoming year with 3 cards for each month plus an annual card. That works out to only $2.50 per month to gain an understanding of what energies you&#8217;ll be dealing with in the future. It&#8217;s well worth it, and there&#8217;s a reading it&#8217;s one of my most popular readings.</p>
<p>As always, <a href="http://exlibristarot.com/more-from-elizabeth/" target="_blank">my books are still available</a> in softbound and digital formats and would make a great, inexpensive gift for that &#8220;quirky, cool&#8221; someone in your life. Everybody loves a good birthday book, and <em><strong><a href="http://personalitiesofthetarot.com" target="_blank">Personalities of the Tarot</a></strong></em> would be a fun addition to anybody&#8217;s collection.</p>
<p>Mahalo nui loa,</p>
<p>El</p>
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<p>I am currently offering an awesome (dare I say, unheard of) deal for annual card readings. You can only find the information through my Facebook page! So, LIKE it today and never miss out on another discount opportunity.</p>
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		<title>World Reading for Week of November 28th, 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this series, I complete a 4-card reading pertaining to the upcoming week’s world events. I then discuss the results in the following week’s reading. I apologize for the lack of reading last week. It was a U.S. holiday week, and I was looking for work because, unfortunately, my passion (writing and reading tarot cards) &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/11/world-reading-for-week-of-november-28th-2011/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this series, I complete a <a href="http://exlibristarot.com/drupal/images/4-cardreading.jpg" target="_blank">4-card reading</a> pertaining to the upcoming week’s world events. I then discuss the results in the following week’s reading.</p>
<p>I apologize for the lack of reading last week. It was a U.S. holiday week, and I was looking for work because, unfortunately, my passion (writing and reading tarot cards) doesn&#8217;t pay the bills. (You could help by donating any amount through this website &#8211; bottom left.)</p>
<p>In the <a title="World Reading for the Week of November 14th, 2011" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/11/world-reading-for-the-week-of-november-14th-2011/">reading from two weeks ago (November 14th)</a>, we saw many money matters (three of the 4 cards were from the suit of Coins). Wall Street stocks fell (surprised?) and &#8220;<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/16/us-eurozone-idUSTRE7AC15K20111116" target="_blank">France and Germany on Wednesday over whether the European Central Bank should intervene more forcefully to halt the euro zone&#8217;s accelerating debt crisis after modest bond purchases failed to calm markets.</a>&#8221;  There&#8217;s a lot of &#8220;behind-the-scenes&#8221; money talk that the public is not privy to. Big banking is looking at numbers and not people.</p>
<p>On to this week&#8217;s World Reading (conducted on Sunday, November 27th during my Sunday prayer/meditation). We may have to undergo a crisis to find out who our true friends are. But we WILL find out. Judgment gives us a fresh start and the 3 of Wands rallies the troops and tries to get everybody on board for a collective vision of the future. The Queen of Coins is applies her material power to the cause. The Tower shows a crisis, but it needn&#8217;t be life-altering (though with Judgement in the reading, it could be life-changing for many). </p>
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<div id="attachment_579" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ar20.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-579" title="Judgment" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ar20.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="216" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Judgement</p></div>
<p><strong>CARD 1:</strong>  Judgment</p>
<p><em><strong>Rebirth</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Rebirth, awakening, transformation, a fresh start</strong><br />
<strong> Inner Calling, Truth, conviction</strong><br />
<strong> Absolution, forgiveness, sins washed away</strong></p>
<p>Judgment makes peace with a person or situation.  This card is an indication that it’s time for a rebirth while healing old wounds.  Face yourself, and let go of those thing that no longer renew your spirit.  Judgment is the knowledge to understand when it’s time to make a change and acting on that knowledge.</p>
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<div id="attachment_580" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pequ.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-580" title="Queen of Coins" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pequ.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Queen of Coins</p></div>
<p><strong>CARD 2: </strong>Queen of Pentacles</p>
<p>As a person&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Birth dates:</strong> December 12 – January 9 Often indicates a mature earth sign female (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)</p>
<p>Attributes: Mature woman, any eye color, black or white hair, mature woman</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Positive:</strong>  nurturing, big-hearted, down-to-earth, kind, trustworthy, resourceful, truthful, charming</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Negative:</strong>  undecided, moody, changeable, fickle, melancholy</p>
<p align="left">This person is creative and multitalented.  She is charitable and family-oriented.  She can be great in business, and she’s not afraid of to work hard.  She is able to use her talents both at work and in the home.  She tends to become despondent and retires within.</p>
<p align="left"><em>As a situation&#8230;</em></p>
<p align="left">This queen is applying her material influence to gain a particular outcome. She may be very busy attempting to acquire, gain (and even hoard?). She, like all of the earth signs, can be a strong, immovable force to be reckoned with.</p>
<div id="attachment_581" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wa03.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-581" title="3 of Wands" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wa03.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="215" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">3 of Wands</p></div>
<p align="left"><strong>CARD 3:</strong>  3 of Wands</p>
<p><strong><em>Foresight</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong> Aries March 31 – April 10</p>
<p><strong>Exploration:</strong>  venturing into the unknown, expanding horizons<br />
<strong>Planning:</strong>  a visionary, the long view<br />
<strong>Leadership:</strong>  rallying troops, managing others, setting an example</p>
<p align="left">Opportunity, and success, is at hand.  You will need to use your knowledge and skill for achievement of goals – a partner, or teammate, could give you the help that you need.</p>
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<p align="left"><strong>CARD 4:</strong>  The Tower</p>
<p><em><strong>Chaos</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Sudden change, chaos, crisis, upheaval, restructuring</strong><br />
<strong> Anger, release, explosion, emotional outburst</strong><br />
<strong> Downfall, down turn in fortune, humbling, blow to the ego</strong></p>
<p>The Tower indicates information or events that have “rocked your world” off balance a bit. It could show that a rapid, life-changing situation is at hand. The Tower could seem like a quick, shocking transformation that seemingly comes out of nowhere.</p>
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		<title>World Reading for the Week of November 14th, 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this series, I complete a 4-card reading pertaining to the upcoming week’s world events. I then discuss the results in the following week’s reading. In last week’s reading we saw the Devil with the Lovers, 8 of Wands and 2 of Coins. This one is quite easily interpreted. The Devil is becoming obsessed or &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/11/world-reading-for-the-week-of-november-14th-2011/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this series, I complete a 4-card reading pertaining to the upcoming week’s world events. I then discuss the results in the following week’s reading.</p>
<p>In <a title="World Reading for the Week of November 7th, 2011" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/11/world-reading-for-the-week-of-november-7th-2011/">last week’s reading</a> we saw the Devil with the Lovers, 8 of Wands and 2 of Coins. This one is quite easily interpreted. The Devil is becoming obsessed or enslaved by the material world (money). The Lovers is making a choice, and the 8 of Wands denotes the choice is made quickly. The 2 of Coins is making it all balance. We saw two world leaders in the European Union leave their posts within the past couple of weeks due to economic issues (Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, who happens to be a Gemini/The Lovers, as well as Italy&#8217;s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi). Both Prime Ministers were removed/replaced due to economic issues (i.e. the accounts weren&#8217;t balancing).  The change was quick especially by government standards.</p>
<p>On to this week&#8217;s World Reading (which AGAIN is all about money, money, money). I know I will discuss it in next week&#8217;s entry, but I would like to point out that this week doesn&#8217;t look good for world economy. There are money money concerns (5 of Coins), and it would appear that while people should be working together to fix the problem (3 of Coins), there will be others who are trying to take advantage of the current financial situations (7 of Swords) even going so far as to be under-handed. Either way, change is coming (by way of the Knight of Coins), and it may not be in everybody&#8217;s best interest based on the other cards in the reading.</p>
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<p><div id="attachment_562" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pe05.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-562" title="5 of Coins" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pe05.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="215" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">5 of Coins</p></div><br />
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<strong>Card 1:</strong> 5 of Coins</p>
<p><strong><em>Worry</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong> Taurus - April 21 &#8211; 30</p>
<p><strong>Loss:</strong>  hard times, losing income, struggling, insecure<br />
<strong>Ill Health:</strong>  tired, run-down, abusing the body or mind<br />
<strong>Rejection:</strong>  no support, exclusion, disapproval</p>
<p align="left"><em>Indication of financial woes, money worries, and/or loss of income.  You must look beyond the material world and find your spiritual center.  Know that this struggle can only be temporary.</em></p>
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<p><div id="attachment_564" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sw07.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-564" title="7 of Swords" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sw07.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="214" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">7 of Swords</p></div><br />
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<p align="left"><strong>Card 2:</strong> 7 of Swords</p>
<p><strong><em>Deceit</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong> Aquarius - February 9 &#8211; 19</p>
<p><strong>Avoidance:</strong>  shirking responsibility, sneaking off<br />
<strong>Dishonor:</strong>  being two-faced, lying, stealing, having a shameful secret, covering your tracks</p>
<p align="left"><em>It’s time to appease the opposition without sacrificing integrity.  The truth must be faced no matter the outcome; otherwise, it will only get worse.  Indication of someone who wants to go it alone, have their independence away from prying eyes.</em></p>
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<p><div id="attachment_561" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pe03.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-561" title="3 of Coins" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pe03.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="217" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">3 of Coins</p></div><br />
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<p align="left"><strong>Card 3:</strong> 3 of Coins</p>
<p><strong><em>Production</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong> Capricorn - January 1 – 9</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Teamwork:</strong>  combining effort, cooperation<br />
<strong>Preparation:</strong>  planning, organizing, scheduling<br />
<strong>Ability: </strong> competence, achieving goals, up to the task</p>
<p align="left"><em>You show great skill, ability and talent.  Indicates recognition for abilities.  Involves activities within an organization or group of some sort. </em></p>
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<p><div id="attachment_563" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pekn.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-563" title="Knight of Coins" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pekn.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="218" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Knight of Coins</p></div><br />
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<p align="left"><strong>Card 4:</strong> Knight of Coins</p>
<p><em>As a person&#8230;</em></p>
<p><strong>Birth dates:</strong> April 11 – May 10 (usually indicates a young earth sign: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)</p>
<p><strong>Attributes:</strong> Any eye color, black or white hair, young person</p>
<p><strong>Positive: </strong> cautious, thorough, realistic, hardworking, practical, steady, reliable, empathetic</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Negative:</strong>  stupid, stubborn, obsessive, pessimistic, unadventurous, selfish, material</p>
<p align="left">This person will take the time to do a good job while empathizing with those less fortunate.  He probably needs constant motivation otherwise he can become subdued and waste his talents.  This person usually has a love for animals and nature.</p>
<p align="left"><em>As a situation&#8230;</em></p>
<p align="left">Knights are &#8216;activators&#8217; or changes. The Knight of Coins usually brings about changes in our physical and material state of affairs (this includes our bodies, our homes, our jobs, our bank accounts, etc.).</p>
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		<title>World Reading for the Week of November 7th, 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this series, I complete a 4-card reading pertaining to the upcoming week’s world events. I then discuss the results in the following week’s reading. Unfortunately, this reading for the week of 11/7/11 got lost in the shuffle.  I apologize that it didn&#8217;t show up until a week (too) later. It makes it more difficult &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/11/world-reading-for-the-week-of-november-7th-2011/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this series, I complete a 4-card reading pertaining to the upcoming week’s world events. I then discuss the results in the following week’s reading. Unfortunately, this reading for the week of 11/7/11 got lost in the shuffle.  I apologize that it didn&#8217;t show up until a week (too) later. It makes it more difficult for me to tie into current events when they are no longer current!</p>
<p>In <a href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/11/world-reading-for-the-week-of-october-31st-2011/">last week’s reading</a> we saw two cards from the suit of Wands. They both happen to fall under the astrological sun sign of Leo which happens to be Barack Obama&#8217;s birth period (he is the 6 of Wands).  There has been a lot going on with the EU in regard to problems and bailouts in Greece.  George Papandreou stood up to the EU (and stood up for the people of Greece) by calling for a referendum (a vote by the people to decide if they wanted the EU plan). This was his 7 of Wands moment where he was digging in for the battle (which he ultimately lost). The Knight of Cups brings changes to relationships. When Papandreou called for the referendum, his relationships changed in a big way (he was voted out of office). As the week before, the Queen of Swords is always seeking what is just and fair (when she’s not being unjust and unfair herself), and the 6 of Wands is feeling good about a job well done and being recognized for good work (again, this is Barack Obama&#8217;s birth card).</p>
<p>On to the reading…</p>
<div id="attachment_552" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ar15.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-552" title="Devil" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ar15.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Devil</p></div>
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<p><strong>CARD 1:</strong> The Devil</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Overindulgence</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>As a person: </strong>Capricorn - December 23<sup>rd</sup> – January 19<sup>th</sup></p>
<p><strong>Bondage, addiction, enslavement, obsession</strong><br />
<strong>Materialism, overindulging the senses, ignoring spirituality</strong><br />
<strong>Ignorance, fear, being unaware</strong><br />
<strong>Hopelessness, lacking faith, despair, doubt</strong></p>
<p><em>The Devil indicates that overindulgence has created a miserable existence.  You could be off track, and may be caught up in an unhealthy, unproductive, situation.  The Devil could be leading you up a dead-end street.</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Card 2:</strong> The Lovers</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><em>Choice</em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>As a person: </strong>Gemini<strong> - </strong>May 21<sup>st</sup> – June 21<sup>st</sup></p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>Bond, union, connection, intimacy</strong><br />
<strong>Sexuality, making love, attraction, desire</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>The historical meaning of Lovers represents &#8220;choice&#8221; where the choice is often associated with people or relationships in our lives.  The Lovers also represents a relationship based on deep love and values.  A choice may need to be made, or a path chosen, regarding this relationship.  It’s a sign that it’s time to choose what the heart and mind dictate, and sign on for the long haul. </em></p>
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<div id="attachment_554" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wa08.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-554" title="8 of Wands" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wa08.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="226" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">8 of Wands</p></div>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Card 3:</strong>  8 of Wands</p>
<p><strong><em>Carpe Diem</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong> Sagittarius November 23–December 2</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="right"><strong>Action:</strong>  making your move, plans into action<br />
<strong>Completion: </strong> conclusion, grand finale<br />
<strong>Message:</strong>  receiving news, learning, discovering truth</p>
<p align="left"><em>There will be acceleration in your affairs.  Declare yourself!  Pay attention because you may be receiving a message.  You may feel caught in a whirlwind, but the dust will settle soon.</em></p>
<p><strong>Significant associations for this reading-<br />
Next to the Devil:</strong>  Do not be tempted to continue on this path.  You must reconsider everything up to this point and beware of you the ramifications.<br />
<strong>Next to the Lovers: </strong> Discussions of the future involving warm conversations and promises.</p>
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<p><strong>Card 4:</strong> 2 of Coins</p>
<p><strong><em>Balance</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong> Capricorn December 22 – 31</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="right"><strong>Balance:</strong>  juggling, many plates in the air, coping<br />
<strong>Adaptation:</strong>  flexibility, handling material change, seeing possibilities, going with the flow</p>
<p align="left"><em>You are handling the financial and material demands placed on you.  You may be dealing with two or more situations and spreading yourself thin.  Much more can be accomplished if you make a decision.  Don’t let change, or disturbing influences, upset you.</em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the fourth installment in my new series where I complete a 4-card reading pertaining to the upcoming week’s world events. I then discuss the results in the following week’s reading. While conducted the actual reading on Sunday, October 30th, I haven&#8217;t been able to get the results out until today (looking for work &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/11/world-reading-for-the-week-of-october-31st-2011/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the fourth installment in my new series where I complete a 4-card reading pertaining to the upcoming week’s world events. I then discuss the results in the following week’s reading. While conducted the actual reading on Sunday, October 30th, I haven&#8217;t been able to get the results out until today (looking for work is hard work!).</p>
<p>In <a title="World Reading for the Week of October 24, 2011" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/10/world-reading-for-the-week-of-october-24-201/">last week&#8217;s reading</a> we saw the Ace of Cups, the King of Cups, the 9 of Coins and the Queen of Swords. As a whole, it can be looked upon as a new-found spiritual enlightenment that is starting to permeate the recesses of the world. Love and understanding are more powerful than money. The 9 of Wands tells us that we must go it alone either because we aren&#8217;t receiving the help we need from outside or because the answers can only be found within, and the Queen of Swords is always seeking what is just and fair (when she&#8217;s not being unjust and unfair herself). She also shows up again in this week&#8217;s reading!</p>
<p>On to this week’s reading…</p>
<div id="attachment_541" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wa07.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-541" title="7 of Wands" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wa07.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="220" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">7 of Wands</p></div>
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<p><strong>CARD 1:</strong>  Seven of Wands</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Courage</em></span></p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong> Leo August 12 &#8211; 22</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Aggression: </strong> taking the offensive, fighting, being assertive<br />
<strong>Defiance:</strong>  resisting authority, unyielding, saying “no”<br />
<strong>Conviction:</strong>  standing firm, being certain, resolute</p>
<p align="left">Dealing with pressure at work, or in some other situation.  We must rest from tension to get a clearer picture.  We have the strength to hold on in adversity.  Don’t fight the battle unless it’s worth fighting because our energy can be used in other areas to succeed.</p>
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<p><strong>CARD 2:</strong> Knight of Cups</p>
<p><em>As a person&#8230;</em></p>
<p><strong>Birth dates:</strong>  October 13 – November 12 &#8211; usually indicates a young water sign (Scorpio, Pisces, Cancer)</p>
<p><strong>Attributes:</strong>  Light brown hair, blue to hazel eyes, young man</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Positive: </strong> romantic, imaginative, sensitive, refined, introspective, intelligent, artistic, interesting, subtle</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Negative:</strong>  drama queen, temperamental, introverted, insensitively evil, merciless</p>
<p align="left">This person could be offering interesting invitations or proposals of some sort.  He is open with his passions and creativity, and he can bring about changes in love and relationships.</p>
<p><em> As a situation&#8230;</em></p>
<p>The Knight of Cups is active emotional force and undertaking a creative adventure. It&#8217;s a time for creative thinking to move out of &#8220;stuck&#8221; situations.  He is also a warning that we shouldn&#8217;t fantasize about situations but must make sure that our ideas are within the realm of our physical reality.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_513" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/swqu.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-513" title="Queen of Swords" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/swqu.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="215" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Queen of Swords</p></div><br />
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<p align="left"><strong>CARD 3:</strong>  Queen of Swords</p>
<p><em>As a person&#8230;</em></p>
<p><strong>Birth dates:</strong> September 12 – October 12 &#8211; usually indicates a mature air sign female (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini)</p>
<p><strong>Attributes: </strong>Dark hair, dark eyes, mature woman</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Positive:</strong>  honest, astute, witty, experienced, perceptive, observant, graceful, confidant, intelligent</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Negative:</strong>  deceitful, cruel, sly, unreliable</p>
<p align="left">This person has a sharp wit and may appear to have money.  She is likely a widow or divorcee with the appearance of not having children.  She is typically a very helpful counselor because she has a spiritual depth caused by prolonged struggles in life.</p>
<p align="left"><em>As a situation&#8230;</em></p>
<p align="left">The Queen of Swords is a &#8220;justice is blind&#8221; mentality. The energy from this card utilizes keen intelligence and impartiality to assess a situation and make solid decisions based on past difficulties. Empathy and emotion could distract from the work that needs to be done. If manifested in a negative light, the Queen will justify dishonest action and will become difficult when called out.</p>
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<p><strong>CARD 4:</strong> 6 of Wands</p>
<p><em><strong>Realization</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong>  Leo August 2 &#8211; 11</p>
<p><strong>Triumph:</strong> success, vindication, being on top<br />
<strong>Recognition:</strong> acclaim, award, acknowledgement<br />
<strong>Pride:</strong> healthy self-esteem, positive ego</p>
<p>Receiving recognition for good work - usually in a public forum; on the right path for success.  We must have faith –we can win through harnessing our strengths and talents.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently in the astrological sign of Scorpio which covers the Death card in the tarot. Death is transition and change (usually with a little pain thrown in for good measure). We are going through things that can&#8217;t be avoided. A snake must shed its skin to continue to grow. Shedding is itchy and &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/11/latest-news-november-2011/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
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<p>We are currently in the astrological sign of Scorpio which covers the Death card in the tarot. Death is transition and change (usually with a little pain thrown in for good measure). We are going through things that can&#8217;t be avoided. A snake must shed its skin to continue to grow. Shedding is itchy and uncomfortable, and when completed, the skin underneath is tender to the touch for a bit, but it&#8217;s also shiny and new.  After a short while, the snake is once again comfortable until it must go through another shed. This is the cycle of life, and transition is a natural part of it.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ve just come through the 5 of Cups (October 23 - November 1). November 2nd through the 11th is the time of the 6 of Cups. It denotes interaction with someone(s) from the past, in our childhood. It also has the element of interacting with a child or somebody with childlike qualities (they see the world with joy and wonder and a sense of naïveté). The keyword for the 6 of Cups is &#8220;Child&#8221;.</p>
<p>November 12th through the 22nd is the time of the 7 of Cups. I like to call this card the &#8220;emotional procrastination card&#8221;.  In the picture, you see a man who is lost in the wonderment of seven cups in front of him that are all filled with amazing things. He knows that he must deal with a situation (or several); however, he&#8217;s allowing himself to procrastinate. Decisions that need to be made could be painful, so he gets lost in the moment and (temporarily) doesn&#8217;t deal with them.</p>
<p>After the 7 of Cups, the sun moves into Sagittarius, and Temperance takes us through December until a couple of days before Christmas. Temperance is moderation and bringing all elements into play. In many modern tarot decks Temperance is referred to as &#8220;Art&#8221;. I like the analogy because you can have paint, palette, canvas, easel and artist. Separately, they aren&#8217;t considered art; however, bring all of those elements together, and art is created. That is the card of Temperance.</p>
<p>During the first decan of Sagittarius, we are under the 8 of Wands until the beginning of December. The end of November/8 of Wands is a time when you feel things &#8220;speed up&#8221;. There will be an increase in tempo and acceleration in affairs. It may even feel as if you&#8217;re caught in a whirlwind. Just know that the dust will settle, and everything will be where it&#8217;s supposed to be.</p>
<p>November 23rd through December 13th is also the time that Mercury goes retrograde.  There couldn&#8217;t be a worse time for this as it&#8217;s holiday shopping season. Or maybe there couldn&#8217;t be a BETTER time!  In the recent past, holiday time has come to denote spending, spending, spending. In the end, where is the love in a dollar? Love can be found in hand-crafted items and in spending time with those that you care about. When Mercury is retrograde, you don&#8217;t want to purchase big ticket items (electronics, cars, etc.), and you don&#8217;t want to enter into contracts (Trust me on this. I entered into a contract on my book deal in August, and I&#8217;ve been paying for it ever since!). Mercury rules transportation and communication, so we often see breakdowns in those things during a retrograde phase.  Make sure to backup all databases early in the month.  <a href="http://www.astrologyzone.com/forecasts/mercury.html" target="_blank">Visit this link</a> to learn more from Susan Miller about Mercury&#8217;s apparent &#8220;backward movement&#8221; in our sky.</p>
<p>Both of my books, <em><strong>Ex Libris Tarot</strong></em> and <em><strong>Personalities of the Tarot</strong></em>, are available in print and through both Barnes &amp; Noble Nook and Amazon&#8217;s Kindle for <strong>under $10</strong>!  <a href="http://elizabethseer.com/more-from-elizabeth/" target="_blank">Check this link</a> to find where you may purchase each. With holiday time coming up, there&#8217;s no better way to share the gift of knowledge, on the cheap, with someone you love (and you).</p>
<p>I&#8217;m currently looking for work, so that I can pay the rent, etc. If you know of any parties, coffee shops or other venues in the greater Tempe/East Valley area that would be interested in having a tarot reader, please <a title="Contact" href="http://exlibristarot.com/contact/" target="_blank">let me know</a>. Also, please check out the writings on my blog at <a href="http://elizabethseer.com" target="_blank">elizabethseer.com</a>. I share all nature of things on my blog as I am a &#8220;universal thinker&#8221;, and I believe that others will find it helpful.</p>
<p>Keep checking back this month because I am planning a book-signing with tarot readings at<a href="http://www.bookmans.com/our-stores/mesa" target="_blank"> Bookman&#8217;s in Mesa</a> (just as soon as the pesky publisher can get my copies to me).</p>
<p>Peace &amp; Love in November,</p>
<p>El</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the third installment in my new series where I complete a 4-card reading pertaining to the upcoming week&#8217;s world events. I then discuss the results in the following week&#8217;s reading. Last week&#8217;s reading included an &#8220;extra&#8221; card that showed up. The 4 of Wands is celebrating freedom. I think this can be said for &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/10/world-reading-for-the-week-of-october-24-201/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the third installment in my new series where I complete a 4-card reading pertaining to the upcoming week&#8217;s world events. I then discuss the results in the following week&#8217;s reading.</p>
<p><a title="World Reading for the week of October 17, 2011" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/10/world-reading-for-the-week-of-october-17-2011/">Last week&#8217;s reading</a> included an &#8220;extra&#8221; card that showed up. The 4 of Wands is celebrating freedom. I think this can be said for the elections that took place in Tunisia as well as the sense of relief and freedom that some Libyans felt with the capture and death of their former leader, Muammar Gaddafi. The 4 o f Wands is celebration for milestones and celebrating breaking free from unhealthy bonds that bind us to old ways of thinking, habits and relationships.  The 3 of Coins is the teamwork card, and proving that one is up to the task and working within an organization or group.  Coupled with the Queen of Coins, who represents an awakening to the material possibilities within our world, this is representative of the groups around the globe who are calling for economic change within their respective countries. Greece had over 100,000 people come out to protest their country&#8217;s austerity vote. One person died in the ensuing clashes. We all feel change, big change, coming. The difficulties and the speed of those changes is certainly represented by the Page of Swords (emotional struggle and strife) and the 8 of Wands (increased tempo and thing speeding up).</p>
<p>On to this week&#8217;s reading&#8230;</p>
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<div id="attachment_510" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cuac.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-510" title="Ace of Cups" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cuac.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="216" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Ace of Cups</p></div>
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<p><strong>CARD 1:</strong>  Ace of Cups</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bliss</span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Passion:</strong> empathy, feeling, emotional energy<br />
<strong>Intuition:</strong> gut feeling, inner-voice<br />
<strong>Bond:</strong> falling in love, developing a relationship<br />
<strong>Love:</strong> open to others, rid of negativity, opening up</p>
<p>The beginning of great things that bring happy changes to the home such as a love affair, spiritual enlightenment, general light-heartedness and positive thoughts/emotion.</p>
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<div id="attachment_511" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cuki1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-511" title="King of Cups" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cuki1.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="215" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">King of Cups</p></div>
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<p><strong>CARD 2:</strong> King of Cups</p>
<p><em> As a person&#8230;</em></p>
<p><strong>Birth dates:</strong> February 9 – March 10 &#8211; usually indicates a mature water sign male (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio)</p>
<p><strong>Attributes:</strong>  Light brown hair, blue to hazel eyes, mature man</p>
<p align="left"><strong> Positive:</strong>  wise, calm, tolerant, diplomatic, graceful, poetic.</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Negative:</strong>  evil, cruel, bigoted, brutal, idle, untruthful, idle</p>
<p align="left">This person is respected and reliable.  They are trustworthy and reliable.  He is also empathetic and helpful.  This quiet person tends to keep their emotions hidden; however, they provide great counseling.</p>
<p align="left"><em>As a situation&#8230;</em></p>
<p align="left">The King of Cups is the culmination of an emotional relationship. He actualizes love and emotion between people. If this energy is twisted, it will manifest as taking advantage of others by playing upon their emotions (obviously not the best energy to put out for karmic return).</p>
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<div id="attachment_512" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pe09.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-512" title="9 of Coins" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pe09.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="211" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">9 of Coins</p></div>
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<p align="left"><strong>CARD 3: </strong> 9 of Coins</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>Discipline</em></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong> Virgo September 2 &#8211; 11</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Restraint: </strong> self-control, discipline, sacrifice for a goal</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Self-reliance:</strong>  handling situation, doing it by yourself, acting alone, on your own</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Refinement: </strong> achieving comfortable lifestyle, avoiding course and unsavory, enjoying the finer things</p>
<p align="left">Material affairs are organized.  Secure but encountering a feeling of solitude.  Still seeking a purpose.  Looking for inner satisfaction and peace.  It’s possible for added income through unexpected gift, check or inheritance.</p>
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<div id="attachment_513" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/swqu.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-513" title="Queen of Swords" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/swqu.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="215" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Queen of Swords</p></div>
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<p align="left"><strong>CARD 4:</strong>  Queen of Swords</p>
<p><em>As a person&#8230;</em></p>
<p><strong>Birth dates:</strong> September 12 – October 12 &#8211; usually indicates a mature air sign female (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini)</p>
<p><strong>Attributes: </strong>Dark hair, dark eyes, mature woman</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Positive:</strong>  honest, astute, witty, experienced, perceptive, observant, graceful, confidant, intelligent</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Negative:</strong>  deceitful, cruel, sly, unreliable</p>
<p align="left">This person has a sharp wit and may appear to have money.  She is likely a widow or divorcee with the appearance of not having children.  She is typically a very helpful counselor because she has a spiritual depth caused by prolonged struggles in life.</p>
<p align="left"><em>As a situation&#8230;</em></p>
<p align="left">The Queen of Swords is a &#8220;justice is blind&#8221; mentality. The energy from this card utilizes keen intelligence and impartiality to assess a situation and make solid decisions based on past difficulties. Empathy and emotion could distract from the work that needs to be done. If manifested in a negative light, the Queen will justify dishonest action and will become difficult when called out.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a new series that I will be working on where I complete a 4-card reading pertaining to the upcoming week&#8217;s world events. We can then discuss the results in the following week&#8217;s reading. Last week&#8217;s reading is pretty obvious (to me anyway). The King of Cups is the emotional actualization and impetus required to make &#8230; </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/10/world-reading-for-the-week-of-october-17-2011/">Continue reading &#187;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a new series that I will be working on where I complete a <a href="http://exlibristarot.com/drupal/images/4-cardreading.jpg">4-card reading</a> pertaining to the upcoming week&#8217;s world events. We can then discuss the results in the following week&#8217;s reading.</p>
<p><a title="World Reading for the week of October 10, 2011" href="http://exlibristarot.com/2011/10/world-reading-for-the-week-of-october-10-2011/">Last week&#8217;s reading</a> is pretty obvious (to me anyway). The King of Cups is the emotional actualization and impetus required to make changes within the world.  Coupled with The World, The Fool and the Knight of Coins at the foundation point:  Emotions and feeling running high enough to make financial and material changes by taking a step in a new direction. We don&#8217;t know how it will end up but there is an overwhelming belief that it&#8217;s a move in the &#8220;right&#8221; direction. We know things must change from the current state of affairs. I believe this all relates back to the Occupy movement. On Saturday, October 15th, 2011 there was a global day of Occupation. People are beginning to see the fabric of their material existence is tearing, and a veil is being lifted. I believe this veil is the blindness caused by money and the &#8220;power&#8221; people think is associated with it. The only power that money has is the power that WE choose to give it. Could global realization be on the horizon?</p>
<p>On to this week&#8217;s reading (apologetically posted late due to personal issues, but the reading was completed on Monday, October 17th). By the way, there was an &#8220;extra&#8221; card. When I cut the deck for the reading, the 4 of Wands was flipped backwards in the deck (odd). When this happens, I know it&#8217;s &#8220;extra information&#8221;, so I&#8217;m including it here.</p>
<div id="attachment_501" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wa04.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-501" title="4 of Wands" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wa04.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="214" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The 4 of Wands</p></div>
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<p><strong>EXTRA CARD:</strong> 4 of Wands</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>Celebration</em></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong> Aries April 11 – 20</p>
<p>Keywords -</p>
<p><strong>Milestone: </strong> anniversary, ceremony, event</p>
<p><strong>Freedom:</strong>  cutting loose, breaking free</p>
<p><strong>Excitement: </strong> delight, relishing the moment, surprise</p>
<p align="left">Celebration of an event (birthday, anniversary, wedding).  The feeling of triumph after breaking the bonds that bind us to unhealthy relationships, attitudes, etc.  Harmony and satisfaction for a job well done</p>
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<div id="attachment_474" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pe03.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-474" title="3 of Coins" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pe03.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="217" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">3 of Coins</p></div>
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<p><strong>CARD 1:</strong> 3 of Coins</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>Production</em></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong> Capricorn January 1 – 9</p>
<p align="left">Keywords -</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Teamwork:</strong>  combining effort, cooperation</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Preparation:</strong>  planning, organizing, scheduling</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Ability: </strong> competence, achieving goals, up to the task</p>
<p align="left">Showing great skill, ability and talent.  Indicates recognition for abilities.  Involves activities within an organization or group of some sort.</p>
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<div id="attachment_475" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pequ.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-475" title="Queen of Coins" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pequ.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Queen of Coins</p></div>
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<p><strong>CARD 2:</strong> The Queen of Coins</p>
<p><em>As a person&#8230;</em></p>
<p><strong>Birth dates:</strong> December 12 – January 9 &#8211; usually indicates a mature earth sign female (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo)</p>
<p><strong>Attributes:</strong> Black or white hair, any eye color, Mature woman</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Positive:</strong>  nurturing, big-hearted, down-to-earth, kind, trustworthy, resourceful, truthful, charming</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Negative:</strong>  undecided, moody, changeable, fickle, melancholy</p>
<p align="left">This person is creative and multitalented.  She is charitable and family-oriented.  She can be great in business, and she’s not afraid of to work hard.  She is able to use her talents both at work and in the home.  She tends to become despondent and retires within.</p>
<p align="left"><em>As a situation&#8230;</em></p>
<p align="left">The Queen of Coins signals the awakening of physical and material values. She takes us past the change indicated by the Knight, but she is not actualized like a King. She is awakening to the possibilities and opportunities within her material world.</p>
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<div id="attachment_476" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/swpa.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-476" title="Page of Swords" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/swpa.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="219" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Page of Swords</p></div>
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<p align="left"><strong>CARD 3:</strong> Page of Swords</p>
<p><strong>As a person:</strong> Young Air Sign (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini)</p>
<p align="left">Usually indicative of disappointing news or negative energy coming into play.</p>
<p align="left">Could be representative of a young air sign (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini).  Wise, strong, graceful and dexterous young person could be causing concern.</p>
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<div id="attachment_477" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wa08.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-477" title="8 of Wands" src="http://exlibristarot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wa08.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="226" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">8 of Wands</p></div>
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<p><strong>CARD 4:</strong> 8 of Wands</p>
<p><strong><em>Carpe Diem</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>As a Person:</strong> Sagittarius - Nov. 23–Dec. 2</p>
<p>Keywords -</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="right"><strong>Action: </strong> making your move, plans into action</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="right"><strong>Completion:</strong>  conclusion, grand finale</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="right"><strong>Message: </strong> receiving news, learning, discovering truth</p>
<p align="left"> There will be acceleration in affairs.  It&#8217;s time to declare yourself!  Pay attention because you may be receiving a message.  You may feel caught in a whirlwind, but the dust will settle soon.</p>
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