A September birthday!  That makes you just barely a Virgo, I think?  Well, happy belated birthday.

Twinkerthescout, I saw the troubles you were having with your reading, and thought maybe I could help you out a bit in your interpretations.  Never used the faerie tarot before but agree about not interpreting reversed cards as reversed.  It always ends up giving the readings such a negative overtone doesn't it?

So you created a birthday reading for hopefulgirl, which means that the cards you drew will apply generally to the trends in each of the areas you placed them in your reading.  

Card I: King of Pentacles
This seem to me to be a representative card for hopefulgirl.  She's a Virgo which is an earth sign and all the court cards of Pentacles are usually associated with earth signs in the zodiac.  Although people tend to have their own opinions.  

Hopefulgirl did you feel like some of the qualities that twinker mentioned were an essential part of your own character?  Hardworking, enjoying lifes pleasures and even going a bit overboard to take care of your guests?


Card II: Ace of Cups

The Ace cards usually indicate new beginnings and their uh, signs, let's call 'em (can't remember the exact word at the moment) indicate what area they are in.  

So the Ace of Cups for Hopefulgirl's material resources and values could indicate that over this next year she'll be making strides into her creative side.  Hopeful girl will be spending a lot of time working on a new project or series of projects utilizing her creative strengths.

Card III:  Knave of Pentacles
In the area of her siblings and communication this card could literally be pointing to someone hopefulgirl knows or is related too.  Again, pentacles indicate earth signs.  

Hopefulgirl, do you know someone who is an earth sign, perhaps even a sibling?  This person is probably close to your own age or even younger than you.  It's possible that you'll have lots of communication with him or her over the next year or they'll figure importantly in the areas of siblings and communication for you over the next year.  

Otherwise like twinkerthescout said, this card is just letting you know that over the next year you should focus on the simple things like enjoying your family and the pleasure in being able to just call up a friend for a quick chat.  Twinker just thought about blueberry muffins because he or she was hungry!  Just kidding, : )


I'm starting to get a bit long winded here so I'll just point out some interesting parts of Twinker's reading that caught my eye.

Card VI: The Star  
All the major arcana cards are important indicators to pay attention to.  This year you'll be spending a lot of time working or working towards your goal.  The star can literally indicate that you are the shining star and really excelling in your place of work or schooling.  You could acheive a lot this year if you put your mind to it Hopefulgirl.

Card VII: Knight of Cups
I usually get this card a lot when I'm in a dreamy romantic mood.  It's a perfect symbol of that loving feeling and could also represent someone romantically important coming into your life this year.   You'll certainly be experiencing romantic feelings and maybe even a teensy bit of 'obsession' towards an object of affection this year.  Though be careful that you aren't just falling in love with the idea of love as Twinker noted.


Card 8: 9 of Swords
Though you have the Knight of Cups in relationships, you also have the 9 of swords in your sex, death and other's money area.  I like to refer to this area as the dark side of your love life.  

It's not a good indicator for your sex life or in the area of handling other people's money.  I suggest that you try to avoid jobs where you're handling someone else's cash this year.  As far as sex, you may be involved in a lot of fighting and arguing over someone or something so not much time left for that part of a relationship.

Card 10: Knight of Pentacles

This indicates a change occuring in your vocation or schooling over the next year.  Maybe you have a change of heart regarding what you want to do with your life or in your career?  Or it could be as simple as changing majors, if you are in college.

Card 11: The Sun

Another important major arcana card.  Let's us know that you should be enjoying this upcoming year with friends.  Plus you'll be feeling a lot of happiness and optimism as you work towards your goals.