Client Query: ''I desire to know what the future holds, with a particular focus on career and finances.''

Step 1 A: Client Question Reformatting

Almost always, the first 5-10 minutes of a live reading are dedicated to this, rephrasing and unpacking what it is that we are looking to explore in our reading, we dive straight into the heart of the matter with no judgments, just a pure desire/intention to explore and receive the gift of clarity from our higher selves, together. (This however isn't the case with most email queries I receive. I believe it has everything to do with the client's more rigorous self questioning process prior to messaging me... I could be wrong!) In this step we shift the question's energy from one that implies passivity to one that becomes empowering. As I mentioned in my blog: 'mmmmmmmm' we move beyond the simple "yes/no" or timing-based inquiries that limit personal responsibility/our sense of agency. Instead, we create questions that are more empowering and action-oriented. This approach encourages the client to actively engage with their situation and take ownership of their path forward.

Step 1 B: The Best Possible Question:

What actions can I take right now to align with a career that brings me financial abundance and fulfillment? 

Step 2A: Details

Deck used: Rider Waite

Spread used - 4 card, line. 

Step 2B: The Cards and Their Positions

Card 1 (Current Financial Situation): The Sun

Card 2 (The Blockage): The Hanged Man (Reversed)

Card 3 (Mindset Shift): Nine of Cups (Reversed)

Card 4 (Action to Manifest): The Empress

Step 3A: Explanation of the Cards

1.⁠ ⁠Current Financial Situation: The Sun (Major Arcana)

Associations: Joy - Success - Optimism - Vitality - Happiness - Clarity - Enlightenment - Abundance - Celebration - Truth - Inner child - Confidence - Radiant energy - New beginnings - Simplicity - Self-expression - Authenticity - Good fortune - Breakthroughs

2.⁠ ⁠The Blockage: The Hanged Man (Reversed) (Major Arcana)

Associations: Stalled progress - Resistance to change - Selfishness - Unwillingness to sacrifice - Missed opportunities - Indecision - Dogmatism - Inflexibility - Martyrdom - Escapism - Stubbornness

3.⁠ ⁠Mindset Shift: Nine of Cups (Reversed) (Minor Arcana)

Unfulfilled desires - Emotional dissatisfaction - Discontentment - Materialism - Arrogance - Disappointment - Inner emptiness - Perfectionism - Greed - Wishful thinking - Lack of fulfillment

4.⁠ ⁠Action to Manifest: The Empress (Major Arcana)

Creativity - Nurturing - Abundance - Fertility - Feminine power - Motherhood - Sensuality - Beauty - Nature - Growth - Prosperity - Harmony - Unconditional love

Step 3B: Interpretation of the Cards

The reading began by revealing that X was currently in a good place, both financially and professionally. This was beautifully shown by The Sun, a card of success, joy, and optimism. It was clear that X had a solid foundation and a lot to be grateful for in his/her current situation.

However, a blockage was preventing him/her from reaching an even higher level of abundance. The cards identified this obstacle as his/her stubborn refusal to let go of a certain way of doing things or a specific outcome, a lesson powerfully taught by The Hanged Man, reversed. This card pointed to an internal resistance to change and a reluctance to surrender to a new perspective.

The next card was an important piece of advice regarding the mindset he/she needed to adopt. The Nine of Cups, reversed, suggested that a feeling of dissatisfaction and longing was present. The cards urged him/her to change his/her mindset from one of what he/she lacked to one of gratitude and appreciation for what he/she already had. This shift was the key to unlocking the energy.

Finally, the ultimate action to manifest more abundance was embodied by The Empress. This was the guiding light of the reading. The message was clear: stop forcing things, let go of the old, and start creating something new with joy and a focus on his/her natural talents. By embracing the creative, nurturing energy of The Empress, X would be able to unblock his/her path and allow prosperity to flow to him/her effortlessly.

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This reading is a perfect example of how our internal mindset can create our biggest external blocks. X had the potential for great success, but his/her own resistance and focus on lack were holding him/her back. By letting go of the old and embracing a creative, grateful mindset, he/she could move into a place of true abundance.

It’s a powerful lesson for us all: the path to greater success often starts not with doing more, but with a simple shift in how we see things.

PS. The cards don't tell you what's going to happen, but they can offer valuable guidance on the energy surrounding your situation.  By asking an empowering question, you're inviting the cards to be a mirror for your own intuition and wisdom! Give it a try- you've got nothing to lose and everything to gain!) Crys x