Hello Everyone,

I would be sooo grateful if someone could take some of their time and see what the cards say for me regarding self employment, because I am thinkning of venturing down this path and am a little aprehensive. Would also love to know if romance is going to blossom any time soon?!  

thank you very much!

Chickpea1979  

Hi Girl.
Firsly, you are chickpea? The way to a mans heart is through his stomach? Maybe build a pot of lentil soup, and he may forfeit his +++++++, ask no questions, you hear no lies!

Give me time, and i will get to you.

Blessed be

Hey Payewacker,

Thanks for getting back to me. I look forward to your response.

Have a good day!

Cheers,
Chickpea

Hi Girl,

I used the Celtic Cross Spread.
The first 12 paragraphs are the interpretation of each card. After that, a short summary.

Significator
This card only acts as representative of you, it might display some of your character traits or personality and perhaps your physical attributes;

Queen of Cups
The queen of Cups is a loving wife, good mother, devoted friend. As a person she is intelligent and cultured; she is someone who knows how to love wisely, and who can (and will if asked) wisely advise you in affairs of the heart. Her characteristics are a loving intelligence, wisdom, and personal virtue. She may also be something of a visionary and intuitive by nature; but her visions and intuition are tempered by mature judgment and tend to be accurate.

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Present influences,
general atmosphere, state of mind, people & other influences now at work.

Nine of Wands
The task is performed successfully, the job is done. The person to whom this card refers has learned discipline, the ability to plan wisely, and courage under fire. Even if there are problems (which may be shown by the other cards), you know how to deal with them, they no longer defeat you by just happening. If there is opposition, your skills, strength and courage will make you a formidable opponent. What you seek most, leadership, a successful career, is right there. You’ve only to shine the Hermit's light upward to see it. You might feel tired, wary and on guard; but remind yourself that you have reserves of energy and strength for that final push. Completion of all you've worked for is right there, all you need do is, go for it!

Card 2
Obstacles and blockages,
In representing obstacles, this card indicates people or any forces at work influencing the Querants present circumstances or blockages existing about which the querent may not be aware off.

Four of Swords (Reversed)
You had a period of relative calm and rest. Your batteries are fully charged and ready for movement, action if you will. The pent up energy must now be released and with your wits together you are able to beat the run of the mill and rise to higher levels. From your past mistakes you learned how to avoid making others and are in a position where you can make decisions with hindsight. However don’t rush in like a raging lion, use precaution, it is with good planning that you can walk where angels fear to tread.

Card 3
This crowns you.
It describes your goals in this matter, and if it will be achieved at this time. This card explains your ideal aim, what you hope to accomplish in this situation and or the best that you can make happen under the circumstances—whether or not it is what you want. It also represents the immediate future, in that which the card describes is still to come.

The Hermit
Self-examination, moderation, wisdom, silence. Hidden truth. Prudence, withdrawal, circumspection, caution, solitude. Learning through experience; a seeker. May also foretell an upcoming journey.

Card 4
This is beneath you.
It describes the foundation under discussion; a specific event or different things happening in the immediate past which, because of their influence on you, are the reason, or direct cause of the situation you find yourself in. This card signifies, that which has happened to you and how it changed you. This card also signifies what you can do, to help you reach your final aim or goal.

Seven of Cups (Reversed)
It seems possible for you to achieve that which you have been hoping for. Your will to succeed is strong enough and well developed. You may or have already entered projects or planned something. These can now be seen as coming into reality with rewards matching your determination.

Card 5
This is behind you.
This gives the influence or set of circumstances that is busy happening now and will soon end; the situation which has just passed or is now in passing. In effect, events or circumstances in your past, as shown in the first few cards, created a general personal environment in which you were operating. This environment is now busy changing, either because you took steps to change it, or because some influence is forcing a change. This card is the current from which the Querent is passing away, and it may be the past of the matter

King of Cups
A just and honest man, who is or has been kindly disposed toward you. Responsible and mature, he displays paternal feelings toward you. He is intelligent and probably cultured and well-educated as well; and as a result has skills and connections which you need at this time. His appearance in the reading indicates that he is willing to help you in some way; or will be willing if asked for help. If the card does not represent a person, then the situation involves justice, honor, learning and understanding, intelligence and intelligent action, in short authority fairly used. The circumstances themselves are highly favorable for whatever endeavor you have in mind

Card 6
This is before you.
This card describes the future influence or set of circumstances you can expect; the change in personal environment that either should (if you are advised what to do) or will (if you go with the flow) take place. The past described by card 5 is giving way to the new situation as a result to the actions you have taken. If the situation in card 5 has been described exactly and a specific timeframe can be added to it, card 5 and 6 can act as timing factor, as that which is described in card 5 timed until now, card 6 can then be applied adding the same time period but into the future. In general readings the timeframe is also general and can be from a few days to 12 months. When asking a specific question, you can include a time period of say within the next two months etc. It is the current coming into action and will operate in the specific matter.

Temperance (Reversed)
Disunion, lack of harmony, competing interests; unfortunate combinations or alliances (such as socially unacceptable marriages or partnerships). Frustration, impatience. Even though it seems you are stalled, things are proceeding to its proper end and will arrive at its proper time- don’t push it. There is nothing you can do right now. If this card represents you or are the significator. You are impatient for results. If you are sitting back and waiting for results you are doing what you should, in fact you are doing the only thing you can right now.

Card 7
This is you.
This card represents you. In general it puts you in perspective in terms of the circumstances of the reading. It shows your stance or attitude towards yourself or towards
your situation. It also reveals how you are likely to behave or react in this situation. Therefore this card signifies the Querent’s self, his attitude to the matter.

Six of wands (Reversed)
Don’t expect applause when you’ve got nothing to give. A good example can be drawn from real life, many people claiming wealth, fame and fortune, owns very little of that which they claim proprietary of. Sometimes a necessary step is to indebt yourself by bonds on property, businesses and jewelry. Therefore what have you got: only debt!! No riches. You are vulnerable to circumstance and are the puppet of bondsman. If you don’t pay, you loose even the little you have!! The rosy picture of success you paint with all your debt is a hollow shell. This doesn’t mean you haven’t worked hard, maybe you went at it the wrong way. Remember the bigger the boom, the bigger the bang! You had many opportunities which merely slipped through your fingers because you were scared and vulnerable. This doesn’t mean that you will loose what you have, it merely postpones your victory and the acclaim you deserve, don’t splash around with the big fish now, you might be swallowed.

Card 8
This is your house.
This card represents your environment, or surroundings, in this situation; that which is going on around you at this time. It shows your effect on people especially those close to you, or closely involved with you, it also shows your general effect on events. More importantly, it shows what kind of effect, other people or events, has on you, what they are doing and how they are reacting and what their intentions are regarding a situation or in these circumstances. Therefore it signifies your house, your environment in the affair—the influence, people and events around you.

Knight of Pentacles
A young man with an adventurous spirit. Possesses great potential, but does not fulfill it as yet. A materially minded person, one less likely to look beyond the surface; an adventurer, a gambler. Given a task to perform, he has courage and can be responsible, but is not yet able to set his goals and follow them. If not a person; a departure or arrival; possible discord or quarrels, usually concerning unfulfilled expectations. Investment, new career, new means of income. You are also being told that you could be more than you are if you’d simply settle down and work at it

Card 9
This card reveals your inner thoughts about a situation; it shows how you feel about people, events and circumstances surrounding you at this time including your feelings about yourself and your chances of success or failure.
You need to understand 2 things clearly.  
First. The card describes how you feel, not what has happened, is happening or will happen. Not everyone’s emotional perspective is always right. Your reaction may be reasonable given the current set of circumstances, but it could also be entirely wrong!!(Not being able to see the forest from the trees).
Second. This card still affects the final outcome, whether your emotional perspective is correct or wrong. As an example, if you have to take action, but is afraid to, how positive or successful the card predicts, a big possibility you will still fail, because you can’t make the change or move

Eight of Swords
This is a warning that things can go wrong; if you watch your back, you may keep this a warning and not a fact. Check all your affairs carefully, and without delay. If you exposed yourself to illegal activities, expect to be caught. You need to urgently rectify anything which may spell disaster or has the potential to cause losses. Chances are that you will suffer in any event

Card 10
Final outcome.
This is the result. It reveals what will happen or is going to happen; the culmination which will result from the influences shown by all the other cards in the reading. If this card is a Minor Arcana Court Card, it represents a person, who holds the key to the realization of all things predicted.
This is then what will come.
You need to remember one thing, all the previous cards put together creates this outcome, should you not follow the advice, and your final outcome will change.
Consider that life exist around choices you make, sometimes it’s easier to make the correct choice if you know the secrets of the Tarot, so is it also important to remember the choice you make should fit what you want!!! After all you have to live with your mistakes or successes.
It is also this card the reader concentrates his or her intuitive wisdom and remember the divinatory meanings of the other cards including the significator. This card should be a Major Arcanum (Secret) card. An eleventh card may be drawn to bring matters into perspective, if the tenth card is unclear.

Card 11
This card should only support the tenth card. If the reading is still unclear it is best to start again. Readings should not be repeated in the same sitting more than three times, if it happens, your querent may be very confused or the question asked will not be answered, other important issues are being dealt with

Ten of Cups (Reversed).
In this card,  we see the completion of all the previous events and influences, the stable financial environment and family life we all sought after is not happening for you at this time, so many small irritations leads to strive. It also explains that the real issues or problems are experienced and not addressed timeously, but held back and then suddenly the smallest thing sparks an argument. It is at this point whereby both lash out, sometimes reverting to violence. Resulting in anger, even hate. Love is a two way street, a give and take. If your relationship gets to a point whereby giving is the only thing keeping it together, expect it to be a recipe for disaster. The possibility is that you are being taken for a ride by someone who doesn’t really love you

Hey Payewacker,

Thank you so much for the detailed response, I really appreciate it!! Can you help me to interpret the reading a little more...I just wasn't that sure about what messages were coming out?

Am i right in saying that for a new business venture that I have the necessary foundations in place, but that I have to be very careful with how I invest my money and that potential losses are possible? Are the cards saying that now is not the right time for me to start a ventre? I was alittle confused about this when going through the reading as to whether I needed to take action or wait?

Could you offer me a brief overview on the reading in relation to my new business? Also, was there a love interest coming through strong in the cards?

I look forward to hearing from you.

thank you again!

Cheers,
Chickpea x