"About" Tina

Tina Samuels, at Confused and Undone asks for some insight into her writing projects. She posts:

I'd love a three card reading, mainly to focus on my writing projects. I've about.com prep running from 2-1 to 2-18. I'm worried and seeking insight.


The tarot is advising that focus is the key.

The Heart of the Matter shows the Ten of Swords. This card indicates sheer exhaustion and possibly even physical pain. You may have given up other projects in the hopes of becoming an About.com guide... and now you feel as if there's no turning back. What's worse, you feel as if you're not getting any support, not having your questions answered, and have no idea what your Guide thinks of your work. Still you felt as if this promise of steady money was your only choice. You want "in" with a need that is close to desperation.

The Tarot's advice manifests in the Three of Swords. Let go of what is not working. Cut loose projects that aren't providing emotional fulfillment. Focus your current energies on About.com if that is what you truly want. If you have doubts, however, don't do it.

The Ten of Swords and Three of Swords combine to tell me that something significant in your past happened and you are having trouble letting go of it. You won't be able to focus fully on your About training and freelance career until you do so.

Note: Thinking, "Wow, Confused and Undone is the perfect name for your blog based on this reading," I checked it out. I didn't know you applied to be the Guide for Chronic Pain... but the cards did. Also, that you're sick going into prep! The Ten of Swords frequently shows pain, surgery, etc., which applies to this situation to a tee, and allows me to make better sense of the cards.

The final card, the Seven of Cups, shows a much brighter outlook. The three minor arcana show it's all in your hands. You'll be able to work through your illness to complete prep. However, halfway through, you'll begin to wonder if it's what you really want.

The answer is clear, if you want it, it's yours for the taking. Merely focus on your wishes and they will come true. The danger is in being unfocused, scatterbrained, throughout prep. Stay organized and focused and it will all be fine.

The issue lies in the self-doubt. Do you even want the position? Will you be able to do it, on top of your other new job? Only you know the answer in that regard.

Tina, please come back and let us know how it goes! And best of luck with Prep! :)