posted April 06, 2013 01:33 AM            

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Originally posted by beccathelion:
Current situation: Hanged Man
Complimenting/conflicting factor: 4 of Pentacles
Root cause of situation: the Lovers

Relevant past: Knight of Pentacles
How querent feels about situation: 9 of Wands
Immediate present: 5 of Cups

How querent feels/wants to feel about self: Queen of Wands
Environment surrounding situation: the Star
Advice: 5 of Swords
Probable future outcome: 4 of Swords (with clarifying card of 10 of Pentacles)

So! Much like I told dyedye, this spread is a little tricky, because you're asking about somebody else's intentions. They've got to come through you as a filter, so it makes it harder to pinpoint who is who and what's going on exactly.

The Hanged Man crossed with the 4 of Pentacles, which is a card about the desire for security, tells me one or both of you is terrified of the possibility of a relationship. I say relationship, because the Lovers appear as the root cause. However, it's important to note that the Lovers also often represents the need to make a choice that leads to balance in our lives, sometimes a choice that has nothing to do with romance at all. Here, I'm not exactly sure, but the Hanged Man's showing of stagnation and willfully standing still tells me regardless, someone is too scared to overthrow the status quo for fear of losing security and control.

In the past, the Knight of Pentacles suggests someone who was (and perhaps still is) methodical and follows rules. A little boring, but extremely efficient. A bean counter so to speak, who really loves to count them as perfectly as possible. In short, I don't think A (who I'm starting to think is more of the person afraid) is not an adventurous soul. Probably more of a person who likes to experience adventure through reading than through real life. The 9 of Wands suggests you yourself have been waiting for this to change a long time; there's some passion there, since it is a wand, but in the sense that it's become more of a project now than hopes of a relationship. Almost like you just want some resolution. Like you could care less about how A feels, just as long as they stop lingering in the grey area. You at least want that taken care of and done with.

Still, the 5 of Cups says there are hurt feelings. Perhaps A is the only love interest you have right now, and in turn, you're feeling like, “I can't even get A, how the hell am I supposed to get anybody? I am gonna die alone, etc., etc.,” which just isn't true in any regards, and I know you know it too, because of the Queen of Wands in the self position. You're vibrant and fun deep down, and you want to be that way again. Now on the flipside, the 5 could also be A lamenting something they don't have. Given that it is a cup card and tied naturally with emotions... maybe a person? Or again, security, which seems extremely near and dear to them.

The environment surrounding you is the Star, and much like I said to dyedye, you've got to trust yourself and know that the Universe isn't going to let you down. It may not be what you want, but we also are unfortunate (or maybe lucky) that on earth, we can't see the whole picture. Everything happens for a reason, even the crappy stuff, and once you start adopting this mindset, not only will you be able to get back to the Queen of Wands, you'll honestly be able to navigate anything. You'll also find some peace by following the advice of the 5 of Swords. Let A go. Let A win. I get a real sense of “You son of a ***** ! I've been standing here all this time waiting and catering, and THIS is how you react? You won't even pull the God damn trigger??” Like I said earlier, I feel like I almost want A to ask me out just say I can say no and in turn win. But the best way to go here, is to just chalk this up to a loss (a lucky one, I feel like) and just keep going. In turn...

You'll be able to rest (4 of Swords) and get ready for you real role in life, which is the 10 of Pentacles. The 10 is the card of complete security and harmony. Success and comfort. But you can't start down on that path unless you break from this situation with A, realign your priorities, and start being yourself again, or at least start grooming yourself into the person you want to be. In short, I don't think A is ever going to rise to the occasion, but I think that's good for you, because what you've got coming down the pike is awesome. I wish I could get the 10 in a reading for myself :P

Hope any of that means anything or makes any sense. If not, just let me know! These are tricky ones, like I said, and I'm by no means anything but an amateur drinking carrot juice while she pulls cards on her coffee table Lots of love!!

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posted April 07, 2013 06:04 PM            

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Originally posted by Cancer/Scorpio729:
Thanks so much beccathelion, this is extremely accurate! Quick question to clarify, would the 10 of pents be referring to my life in general or just love life?
I really appreciate the reading, and have only positive feedback on this

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posted April 08, 2013 10:04 PM            

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Originally posted by Vradec:
BTW, Becca did you feel my question was a yes or no (despite the feeling of a weighty spread)?

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posted April 08, 2013 10:32 PM            

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Originally posted by beccathelion:
Hey guys -- I will get to everyone listed here, especially you curious!! I am so sorry it's taking so long. Lots of crap going on; applying for work, apartment hunting, and trying to finish my grad thesis. HOWEVER!! I really want to read for everyone, and I'll do my best to get it done in a timely manner. Kay and Curious and Asc -- I'm hopefully going to have all yours done by tomorrow morning. Thanks so much for your patience and feedback.

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Thank you, Becca! It's so nice of you to take the time to do this for us all I look forward to hearing more from you soon.

posted April 10, 2013 04:48 PM            

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Originally posted by curiouswoman:
I just want an overview. There is someone in my life I'm interested in currently and want to know if he is the one or am I going to meet someone new? Thank you so much you are so sweet for doing this

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Current Situation: 2 of Wands
Complimenting/Conflicting factor: 10 of Pentacles (reversed)
Root Cause: 4 of Cups

Relevant Past: 3 of Pentacles
How Querent Feels about Situation: 2 of Swords
Immediate Present: the Lovers

How Querent Feels/Wants to Feel about Self: the World
Environment: 4 of Pentacles (r)
Advice: Knight of Wands
Probably outcome: Ace of Cups (with clarifying card of Page of Pentacles)

Curious, thanks for your patience. For this spread, and I asked is the guy you're with the big one. Did you guys meet at work or through some kind of team? I get the sense that you like him quite a lot, but you're also extremely selective in regards to a mate; you want a man who can take care of you financially, give you security that's tangible. That might be even more important (I mean, like .002% more) than his ability to give you emotional security. However, this guy doesn't seem to be meeting that vision you have of the dashing CEO (I'm embellishing) who opens the door for you and whisks you to Milan for the week. I say all this, because the 2 of Wands is preparing for a future that really strikes a cord with what we want deeply, and it's crossed with the 10 reversed (which sort of suggests feeling trapped, bored, unsure, stagnant sort of undercurrents.) All of this stems from the 4 of Cups -- an offer was extended, and since it's cups, I'm thinking he asked you out first? He pursued you, which sort of speaks to that independent, strong man who knows what he wants, gets it, and knows how to keep it. I keep feeling like that's what I want... I want like John Wayne mixed with Don Draper, minus all the womanizing.

I ask if work or a team, because the 3 is usually business relations or joint efforts. I do think you're wrestling with yourself. 2 of Swords is about decisions, and to me signals a battle between the heart and the head. However, the present is the Lovers, and while a lot of times this can be about balancing our lives and really investing in ourselves to find inner peace... I really feel like you're starting to having deep emotions for this man, which is awesome. Except for that pesky voice in your head that is chanting (bank account, bank account, bank account.) And I apologize, I'm not trying to paint you as a gold digger or as a person who lives solely for material goods. I get the impression that you are a deeply emotional person who just understands that "forever means forever," and if you align yourself with somebody who perhaps is a blunderer or poor with finances and other high-risk investments, real estate, that you're signing yourself up for some hard years. Possibly even destitution. To play it short: you understand the importance of foresight in every sense of the word, especially when one's eyes have been shot out by Cupid.

How you feel right now... again, I think you're feeling like you are really on the foothold of something, but the environment is the 4 reversed, which screams preoccupation with security. Making swift judgments without considering the possibilities. The advice is the Knight of Wands. Take a risk. Run with the wind. If you have warm and fuzzies for this guy... go for it. You only live once, and it's good sometimes to fly with the wind. The possible outcome if the advice is followed is the Ace of Cups -- a new emotional state. A new feeling of completion and love that has only one place to go: forward. The clarifying card is the Page of Pentacles, which to me is perhaps this guy? He's a dreamer. Maybe a guy with lots of invention ideas, he just hasn't kicked them into practice yet. He needs a little steadfast guidance and some things to help him visualize his future financial dreams, but he'll get there.

posted April 10, 2013 05:09 PM            

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Originally posted by asclibrasagsun:
Anyways... I just wanted to thank you again.
I am currently beyond depressed and was wondering if there was any chance that you could give me a small reading... I just do not have a specific question formulated yet, there is too much on my mind...

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Current Situation: 10 of Pentacles (r)
Complimenting/Conflicting factor: King of Wands (r)
Root Cause: 3 of Swords

Relevant Past: 4 of Swords
How Querent Feels about Situation: 8 of Swords
Immediate Present: the Tower

How Querent Feels/Wants to Feel about Self: Knight of Wands
Environment: 5 of Wands
Advice: Knight of Pentacles
Probably outcome: Queen of Cups (with clarifying card of 7 of Pentacles)

One, let me say I'm sorry you're having a hard time at the moment, and that I am sending you nothing but good vibes and happy wishes. I can understand how really difficult things can get. I recently just had to go back into counseling for some anxiety issues that have just shot through the roof. The good news is I know you've got a silver lining, and you're gonna be fine.

So... without a doubt, I see a painful break-up, and I get the sense of infidelity. The King of Wands reversed is the kind of man who is a pleasure seeker, can be erratic and dogmatic if he feels threatened. Clingy, but also somewhat abusive. I don't get the sense that you two were married, but because the 10 is reversed, I do feel like their was some shared property or accounts. Something that made it feel like the other half was being cleaved away. However, because of the 4 in the past, I feel like this has been sometime coming? Maybe an on-and-off situation that finally ended. There was a real need to rest and prepare. Or maybe it was that you retreated so severely afterwards that it was like a deep and long sleep. A real disassociation from society and friends.

How you feel: to be blunt, stupid. You feel tired and angry with yourself, like you're caught in a vicious cycle that you and you alone cause. You're taking a great deal of the blame here, and what's worse, the present is the Tower, which is an utter upheaval. Total chaos. No escape route. No plan. I can understand why you feel the way you do, and why you say your mind is running a mile a minute. 3 sword cards back-to-back with Tower? You're a walking pins-and-needles set of sadnesses and worries.

How you want to feel again, the Knight of Wands. Adventurous. Romantic. Fearless, and the thing is, you can. I feel like, because the Tower is in the present position means you had to go through this. You were on a path that was at odds with who you are, and I say this because of the Knight of Wands versus the Queen of Cups at the end (I'll get to that.)

The environment is the 5 of Wands; lots of chaos. Lots of activity. Is someone still moving their stuff out or is there a problem with settling accounts or properties? That would add the second layer of, "We're over, why haven't you left yet?" That craving for peace after the storm. This takes on the real feeling of typhoon after typhoon. An endless sort of onslaught.

The advice though is the Knight of Pentacles. I take this quite literally to mean you have to throw yourself into work or something productive to help you get through this. You have got to start setting small goals for yourself to meet and move forward with, things to show you that you are lovable and this wasn't your fault and that you are pretty great. You need confidence back. You need faith in yourself just as much as some good news. Small goals will yield small victories, which over time will convert into small pockets of pride. And once they all start to fuse... then you get small little pride plants growing in your belly. Which is an awful, awful analogy, but it's what I thought, so that's what you should go for. Slow and steady. This hurt isn't going to go away overnight (like the Knight of Wands might want.) It's here for awhile, because the Universe needs you to feel it in order to become...

The Queen of Wands. As an outcome card, to me, this says you are a path to become some much more loving and expansive and generous and deep than you ever thought possible. The Knight is impulsive and brash, though admittedly fun and the life of the party. The Queen though is not only above him in station, she's above him in wisdom and grace. She's seen the world, she's felt the world, and she's still standing. Not only that, she's leading. The Queen is the woman who has 20 people coming for Thanksgiving, but when she hears a family of 12 next door lost electricity, invites them into her home to eat. She'll make a second turkey. She's the woman who laughs at the most wonderful things, gives her heart to those who need it, but still understands restraint and spirituality. She calls on herself to guide, versus the Knight who lives by the setting on the Sun. He's one-tracked. She's wherever her heart wants to lead. The clarifying card is the 7 of Pentacles which tells me this event, this huge disaster and painful ending was what's planted the seeds for you to become the Queen, and they are growing. The 7 just asks for patience and diligence and trust that the Universe isn't going to hang you out to dry. You've got powerful allies in your corner, even though you can't see them. There's a lot of love and hope around you.

posted April 10, 2013 05:33 PM            

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Originally posted by little_pumpkin:

hi becca, i just wanted to let you know that i haven't known much about this person but information has been coming to me in bits and pieces and i would wonder who he is and why am i given information about him. i would like to let you know that all i knew about him prior to this reading was a pile of pieces of information that made no sense to me . and this reading has linked up every piece to nicely to make it simple and clear to me and suddenly i know him better and a lot of it has sense to me now. i am really surprised by the way this reading has come up with so much clarity and depth. i cannot thank you enough my dear for sharing this information with me.

love and blessings to you dear one.
~~little pumkin ~~

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posted April 10, 2013 05:35 PM            

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Originally posted by Astro keen:
Hi Becca,

I would love to have a reading from you. Please let me know if you can fit me in and I'll post a question. Thank you.

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Becca, thank you for offering to read for those who've asked for your help here. Could you please read about me and J. He is my soulmate, but I've been told he's only in my life for a limited time!!

posted April 10, 2013 06:00 PM            

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Originally posted by KayEvans:
Me please! Where is going on with N and I? Anything more to come of the situation?

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Current Situation: Queen of Pentacles
Complimenting/Conflicting factor: 10 of Wands
Root Cause: 10 of Pentacles (r)

Relevant Past: King of Pentacles
How Querent Feels about Situation: 9 of Cups
Immediate Present: 6 of Cups

How Querent Feels/Wants to Feel about Self: Queen of the Swords
Environment: 4 of Cups
Advice: Hierophant
Probably outcome: 7 of Swords (with clarifying card of the Fool)

Alright, Kay!! Take two This time with my mind not somewhere in la-la land inventing some third person.

Well, to start, again... I get a lot of pushback. A lot of hesitation and frustration. I think the Queen of Pentacles is you: responsible, the providential Earth mother. She showed up last time in the Past position, but here I'm inclined to think it's you; I called her the "Spilled Milk" last time. The sort of lost piece of a puzzle. Here, I feel like you're about to come over the hurdle of being closer again (the 10 of Wands). All of this just substantiates the 10 of Pentacles reversed. There were security, faith, happiness, hope... and then there wasn't. It was gone. Poof.

This time in the Past is the King of Pentacles, which tells me you really felt a strong connection with this guy. A better half sotospeak. (PS: oh my God, this spread is so much easier to understand with the energy coming through as yours!!! haha, I'm not scratching my head on who is feeling what and why and how.) The 9 of Cups is a wish card, and the heart wants what the heart wants. The 6 of Pentacles... again, so many pentacles in this spread!! This is funny to me. I get the sense that you are giving him his space, trying to help "work" to meet at a mutual level and rekindle the romance. Get the lines of communication open, but I would say be careful. A lot of times with this card there's a warning of savior/victim dynamics going on. I still feel like he's irritated about something. A nagging sense. Something that's gotten under his skin, and he can't let go. I have no idea what, but I think that's the resentment. Did you mention any guy friends last time you talked or anything like that? The King, while not overtly affectionate, is under the hood really jealous. Maybe something like that sparked him off?

The Queen of Swords is you, searching for the truth. Guarding yourself given his recent disappearance, but still trying to maintain and rational and open-minded attitude towards him and your impending proximity. The environment is the 4 of Cups; somebody laying it out the line. An offer. Cups are representative of emotions... have you been thinking about sort of just giving him an all-or-nothing kind of deal? I'm here take me, but if not, please go? I don't know why, but I just... the resentment and the frustration is still here. Like, "Am I not good enough for you? Why are you throwing away a good thing? DO SOMETHING."

The Hierophant as the advice. The Hierophant is such a funky card. He represents traditions, values, institutions, spirituality, truth, intellect. All that said, I feel like this spread is asking what the last one did. Due diligence and restraint. Balance. Don't rush, weigh the options. Figure out what works best for everyone. It's all about faith and listening to your inner guide. Do I think you and N can be together? Yes, absolutely. But again, I'm not sure entirely if it's the best thing. I can't tell you why, but I do know that what matters is what YOU want. You know yourself better than anyone, and I think that's what the Hierophant and Temperance from the last spread are asking you to do: keep in line with who you are and what your core values and desires hinge on.

The outcome is the 7 of Swords with the clarifier of the Fool. Someone's gonna instigate something, and there will be a feeling of "getting away with it, because it's so good." However, be careful not to take everything at face value. Examine things, keep your mind open. Since it's a sword card with an emphasis on "winning" but in a sneaky way... manipulation. Some deception. Whether it's the self or others, I don't know, but the Fool suggests it will be related to the beginning of a new adventure. A new beginning.

Sorry. I realize that I already bumbled the first one (and God knows I'm terrified I've bumbled this one too) but the predominate theme that I picked up on is the same I got from the first: be careful. If you want N, N's yours, but I think it might come at the expansive of sacrificing some parts of yourself. Some parts that are good and beneficial. The Fool does signal starting over, and when we start over... anything's possible. Just keep your eyes open and follow your heart. I wish the best of luck, lots of love, and hope that wasn't so far off the base that I'm shamed publicly forever

posted April 10, 2013 06:00 PM            

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Originally posted by KayEvans:
Hi Becca, just curious..are you going to re-do the reading, or should I just look for an edited post?

Thanks again!

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posted April 10, 2013 06:44 PM            

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Current Situation: Queen of Pentacles
Complimenting/Conflicting factor: 10 of Wands
Root Cause: 10 of Pentacles (r)

Relevant Past: King of Pentacles
How Querent Feels about Situation: 9 of Cups
Immediate Present: 6 of Cups

How Querent Feels/Wants to Feel about Self: Queen of the Swords
Environment: 4 of Cups
Advice: Hierophant
Probably outcome: 7 of Swords (with clarifying card of the Fool)

Alright, Kay!! Take two This time with my mind not somewhere in la-la land inventing some third person.

Well, to start, again... I get a lot of pushback. A lot of hesitation and frustration. I think the Queen of Pentacles is you: responsible, the providential Earth mother. She showed up last time in the Past position, but here I'm inclined to think it's you; I called her the "Spilled Milk" last time. The sort of lost piece of a puzzle. Here, I feel like you're about to come over the hurdle of being closer again (the 10 of Wands). All of this just substantiates the 10 of Pentacles reversed. There were security, faith, happiness, hope... and then there wasn't. It was gone. Poof.

This time in the Past is the King of Pentacles, which tells me you really felt a strong connection with this guy. A better half sotospeak. (PS: oh my God, this spread is so much easier to understand with the energy coming through as yours!!! haha, I'm not scratching my head on who is feeling what and why and how.) The 9 of Cups is a wish card, and the heart wants what the heart wants. The 6 of Pentacles... again, so many pentacles in this spread!! This is funny to me. I get the sense that you are giving him his space, trying to help "work" to meet at a mutual level and rekindle the romance. Get the lines of communication open, but I would say be careful. A lot of times with this card there's a warning of savior/victim dynamics going on. I still feel like he's irritated about something. A nagging sense. Something that's gotten under his skin, and he can't let go. I have no idea what, but I think that's the resentment. Did you mention any guy friends last time you talked or anything like that? The King, while not overtly affectionate, is under the hood really jealous. Maybe something like that sparked him off?

The Queen of Swords is you, searching for the truth. Guarding yourself given his recent disappearance, but still trying to maintain and rational and open-minded attitude towards him and your impending proximity. The environment is the 4 of Cups; somebody laying it out the line. An offer. Cups are representative of emotions... have you been thinking about sort of just giving him an all-or-nothing kind of deal? I'm here take me, but if not, please go? I don't know why, but I just... the resentment and the frustration is still here. Like, "Am I not good enough for you? Why are you throwing away a good thing? DO SOMETHING."

The Hierophant as the advice. The Hierophant is such a funky card. He represents traditions, values, institutions, spirituality, truth, intellect. All that said, I feel like this spread is asking what the last one did. Due diligence and restraint. Balance. Don't rush, weigh the options. Figure out what works best for everyone. It's all about faith and listening to your inner guide. Do I think you and N can be together? Yes, absolutely. But again, I'm not sure entirely if it's the best thing. I can't tell you why, but I do know that what matters is what YOU want. You know yourself better than anyone, and I think that's what the Hierophant and Temperance from the last spread are asking you to do: keep in line with who you are and what your core values and desires hinge on.

The outcome is the 7 of Swords with the clarifier of the Fool. Someone's gonna instigate something, and there will be a feeling of "getting away with it, because it's so good." However, be careful not to take everything at face value. Examine things, keep your mind open. Since it's a sword card with an emphasis on "winning" but in a sneaky way... manipulation. Some deception. Whether it's the self or others, I don't know, but the Fool suggests it will be related to the beginning of a new adventure. A new beginning.

Sorry. I realize that I already bumbled the first one (and God knows I'm terrified I've bumbled this one too) but the predominate theme that I picked up on is the same I got from the first: be careful. If you want N, N's yours, but I think it might come at the expansive of sacrificing some parts of yourself. Some parts that are good and beneficial. The Fool does signal starting over, and when we start over... anything's possible. Just keep your eyes open and follow your heart. I wish the best of luck, lots of love, and hope that wasn't so far off the base that I'm shamed publicly forever

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Oh my goodness.. this is so crazy accurate, it made my mouth fall open as I was reading it! This reading makes much more sense than the last one, although I can definitely see the similarities between them now that I've compared the two. I did actually mention something about my friends who were visiting from out of town, who are in a band..and I told him to check them out, so he knows it was a group of guys. He has trust issues, maybe what I would call a hindrance for him, due to a reoccurring theme in his past relationships. I usually avoid mentioning other guys to him so he won't get the wrong idea, but maybe that did something?
I have been thinking about giving an ultimatum regardless of how level-headed and logical I'm trying to be about it all right now (hard for me somewhat since I'm a Scorpio!). I've also been giving him his space and am trying to give him a chance to contact me.. but I'll be in the same area as him very soon, so I've decided that I will just call him then if he hasn't contacted me by that time.
I feel like I'm rambling now, but I want to give you some good feedback! Anyway, I'm glad to her that if I want it I can have it, because like you said, the heart wants what it wants.. but my intuition agrees with what you've said about being careful. You saying that resonated with me in a way that brought some thoughts to the surface that I may have been avoiding confronting. I'm a trusting person, and knowing that he isn't the most trusting person right now means that there would definitely have to be some changes in my behavior or friendships. I'm not a flirt unless I like a guy, but I'm getting a sense of more basic habits that could potentially be an issue. I don't feel like he is a controlling person, but yeah.. I'll make sure to be cautious if we end up together.
The only thing I'm a little foggy on is the final card in relation to the fool. I'm good at picking up on manipulation though, so I'll try my best to keep an eye on that. I think I will know what's going on sooner than later, so I can update you on here or privately if you're interested! Send me your email if so.

posted April 10, 2013 11:53 PM            

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Originally posted by littlecloud:
If you have any time, could you do a reading for me?

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