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cupcake_goth Nov. 16th, 2005 11:12 am)
cupcake_goth Nov. 16th, 2005 11:12 am)Last night I went out to dinner w/ my brother-by-choice (![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
caliban1227), because we hadn't seen each other in a while, we needed to work out the details of me editing the various short (and very funny!) essays he's been posting in his LJ about his horrible dating history, and because I wanted a tarot reading. Yes, I can do my own tarot readings, but he is one of the few people who I really trust to do readings for me.
For the past two or three years that Jeff has been doing readings for me, there has been a recurring message of It will all work out. You need to be patient. Those of you who know me well are snickering at this point, because patience? Not one of my strong traits. Not a trait I'm really well-acquainted with at all, really. We've nodded at each other across the room from time to time, but that's about it. Last night's reading, amazingly enough, didn't mention the dreaded "p" word at all. No, the message the cards gave me last night was There's a huge change coming, you have the power to make what you want to happen manifest. You just need to stop worrying.
Have I mentioned that in spite of my usual perky nature, I am a worrier? Yeah, I am. So being told (and rather bluntly, or as bluntly as the cards can be) to stop worrying? Okay, *fine*, I get the message. Still not amused about it, but I am going to try.
Significator: Queen of Cups
Basis: 10 of Wands
Crossing: 6 of Swords
Past: 5 of Wands
Conscious mind: Ace of Swords
Unconscious mind: 5 of Swords
Future: 10 of Cups
Me: The Sun
Environment: Death
Hopes and fears: The Tower
Final outcome: 8 of Cups
Three clarifying cards (a tradition Jeff & I both do in readings): 9 of Swords, The Magician, and Wheel of Fortune
Other comments of a random nature (the SFDs will be at the end, snarklings):
- I really, and I mean REALLY, need to start doing some sort of writing exercises to improve my handwriting. It has deteriorated shockingly over the past few years, and that makes me quite sad. Of course, because I am insane, what I would like to do is train myself to write with a flowing, copperplate style of handwriting. I wonder if I could actually manage it.
- The Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab(yes, clicky-link) anniversary scents were announced yesterday. I think I need to order a couple bottles of Pink Phoenix, because it sounds an awful lot like my beloved (and no-longer-available) Pink Moon. I really am contemplating three or four bottles. I've mentioned insane, yes?
- My current work contract ends next Wednesday, and I will start my 100-day break. On the one hand, eek! Goodbye paycheck, hello unemployment. On the other hand, ooh, free time! Projects! Maybe even sleep!
- Tomorrow is my birthday. To celebrate, I'm having minor surgery. But, it's for a good reason (and no, not anything either life-threatening OR vanity-related), so I'll just celebrate on the weekend.
And now, because some of you have been very patient (maybe you could give me pointers?), the Shallow Fashion Details for today:
Hmmm, what else? I'm sure I'll babble about other things later on. But for now, that's it.
caliban1227), because we hadn't seen each other in a while, we needed to work out the details of me editing the various short (and very funny!) essays he's been posting in his LJ about his horrible dating history, and because I wanted a tarot reading. Yes, I can do my own tarot readings, but he is one of the few people who I really trust to do readings for me.For the past two or three years that Jeff has been doing readings for me, there has been a recurring message of It will all work out. You need to be patient. Those of you who know me well are snickering at this point, because patience? Not one of my strong traits. Not a trait I'm really well-acquainted with at all, really. We've nodded at each other across the room from time to time, but that's about it. Last night's reading, amazingly enough, didn't mention the dreaded "p" word at all. No, the message the cards gave me last night was There's a huge change coming, you have the power to make what you want to happen manifest. You just need to stop worrying.
Have I mentioned that in spite of my usual perky nature, I am a worrier? Yeah, I am. So being told (and rather bluntly, or as bluntly as the cards can be) to stop worrying? Okay, *fine*, I get the message. Still not amused about it, but I am going to try.
Significator: Queen of Cups
Basis: 10 of Wands
Crossing: 6 of Swords
Past: 5 of Wands
Conscious mind: Ace of Swords
Unconscious mind: 5 of Swords
Future: 10 of Cups
Me: The Sun
Environment: Death
Hopes and fears: The Tower
Final outcome: 8 of Cups
Three clarifying cards (a tradition Jeff & I both do in readings): 9 of Swords, The Magician, and Wheel of Fortune
Other comments of a random nature (the SFDs will be at the end, snarklings):
- I really, and I mean REALLY, need to start doing some sort of writing exercises to improve my handwriting. It has deteriorated shockingly over the past few years, and that makes me quite sad. Of course, because I am insane, what I would like to do is train myself to write with a flowing, copperplate style of handwriting. I wonder if I could actually manage it.
- The Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab(yes, clicky-link) anniversary scents were announced yesterday. I think I need to order a couple bottles of Pink Phoenix, because it sounds an awful lot like my beloved (and no-longer-available) Pink Moon. I really am contemplating three or four bottles. I've mentioned insane, yes?
- My current work contract ends next Wednesday, and I will start my 100-day break. On the one hand, eek! Goodbye paycheck, hello unemployment. On the other hand, ooh, free time! Projects! Maybe even sleep!
- Tomorrow is my birthday. To celebrate, I'm having minor surgery. But, it's for a good reason (and no, not anything either life-threatening OR vanity-related), so I'll just celebrate on the weekend.
And now, because some of you have been very patient (maybe you could give me pointers?), the Shallow Fashion Details for today:
- Black glittery ballet flats
- Black tights
- Ivory lace knee-length circle skirt, trimmed w/ black lace and worn over multiple knee-length petticoats
- Ivory cotton & lace Victorian-style blouse, worn with a jet & silver bead choker w/ an ankh pendant
- Black hip-length jacket w/ lace trim on the hem
- Cameo locket (w/ a picture of Beastie cat in it) on a silk cord
- Hair in two low pigtails, worn under the usual top hat trimmed w/ antique feathers and a crystal pin
- The usual makeup: a dusting of Aromaleigh mineral foundation, pale shimmery eyeshadow, black eyeliner & mascara, darkdark red lipstick
Hmmm, what else? I'm sure I'll babble about other things later on. But for now, that's it.
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And I think we may want to do a follow up reading for you in about a month.
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Yeah, everyone I know had the reaction of "Gaaaah! Sweet! Pink! Sweet!" to Pink Moon. But it works on me, for whatever reason.
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Are there any writing lessons in particular you are looking at? My handwriting used to be so lovelier than it is now, but then I used to write a lot more, while now I type. If you have any suggestions, I would be grateful.
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Practicing calligraphy also helps.
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Patience and I don't know each other very well, and we don't get along at all. I snarl at Patience somtimes, when I think she isn't looking.
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How are we celebrating? Do you need cake?
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So when do you want me to come over and help with the cleaning?
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Speaking of shallow fashion details....
-d
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you da best, and I wish you best wishes & luck on the morrow, and a very happy birthday a day early!
*hugs & loves*
-d
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And who are these people who don't want Shallow Fashion Details? Fie upon them.
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Patience is a virtue I have never understood. As often as people comment on how patient I am with *people*, the reality is that I have so little patience that it comes across as the opposite. Heh.
I have birthday presents for you. One of which will be that ipod case, but I need to know where to drill the hole, still. :P I also need to know if you want it to be frilly and froofroo or if you prefer it to be more sturdy and sleek. Oh, and what color do you want it to be? I am leaning towards pink and black at the moment...
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