Tarot by Christiana Weekly Newsletter 12/26/2012

Tarot by Christiana Newsletter                                                                                      12/26/2012 Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to 2012 and welcome 2013 I wish you a fun and safe New Year's celebration and a joyful and prosperous year! Use you energy and focus to manifest your vision for  2013, for yourself and for the world. People all over the world have special New Year's traditions. Some traditions, like fireworks and champagne, are simply traditions of celebration. Other traditions, like making resolutions or eating "Hoppin' John" on New Year's Day are meant to actually help us create our fortune in the New Year. Many cultures celebrate a spiritual New Year at another time on the calendar, like the Hebrew New Year, the Chinese New Year or the Witches' New Year that is celebrated on Halloween.  Nonetheless, on January 1st the entire planet comes together to celebrate our calendar New Year all across the world. May the love and unity we feel as the clock strikes midnight become the spirit that guides us forward into 2013. Reading For Your New Year Many tarot readers do a New Year spread to see what the coming year may hold. You can do this with tarot cards or any other oracle. One technique is to simply pull a card for each month of the year, making it a twelve-card reading. Another technique is to do an eight-card reading, one for each turn of the Pagan Wheel of the Year. You can even try a simple four-card reading, one for each season. If you prefer four cards can be one for each fiscal quarter of the year. If any card seems unclear you can pull other cards to clarify it. You can also use cards to manifest what you want to have happen in the New Year by choosing cards cognitively, rather than at random. Choose the cards that represent what you want, and then spend some time in meditation with them. Whether you are predicting, manifesting or both, it is great to start the year with your cards! Christiana Gaudet's Predictions for 2103 The end of the Mayan Calendar in December 2012 really captured our imagination. Over the past decade it was easy for some people to believe that the tragedies we saw during that time, both natural and manmade, we part of an orchestrated run-up to some major event. The truth is probably this. In any decade there are tragedies. We live in a volatile world. The weather changes, wars happen and people do unpredictable things. But this doesn't mean that a huge change didn't happen on our planet in December of 2012. Spiritual change is not always reflected in ways that we can immediately see.  Just because we didn't see fire in the sky for three days (as one of my peers predicted we would) doesn't mean that a spiritual change didn't occur. Spiritual change is often slow, like a gentle shift. In 2013 we have the opportunity to keep the energy of planetary evolution going. Now more than ever the way we treat each other matters, not only to each other but to the entire planet.  We must each work to transform lower energies such as anger, fear and greed into higher energies such as faith, love and compassion. I am not predicting that we will indeed do this - I am saying the opportunity is ours if we choose to take it. As we move into the early part of 2013 the American economy is a priority issue. It is very likely that the compromises needed to create long term policies and solutions will not happen as quickly as they need to. Short term temporary solutions are likely to be implemented immediately. It may take until September 2013 for real agreements for strategies for fiscal recovery to be reached. Meanwhile, the American economy for the first half of 2013 is not likely to see much recovery. In the second half of 2013 we should begin to see some signs of returning prosperity. While the Chinese economy may falter slightly, it will not suffer the sort of crash the US and other countries have experienced. 2013 will be the first year of Obama's second term.  In his dealings with Congress we will see many of the same stalemates that have become the hallmark of his presidency. While he will offer many compromises, and while the American people will desire compromises, few compromises will be made and little will be accomplished.  The new Secretary of State will find similar problems abroad. Very few leaders will be interested in compromising their authority in the interest of a more stable planet. Militarily there will be many problems in Afghanistan, with a high risk of loss of life. There will be wars in many countries in the Middle East. Israel is likely to be more aggressive. Middle Eastern countries will continue the trend toward extreme religious governance. Domestically, the trend toward ending marijuana prohibition will continue. Marijuana will be promoted as a solution to our financial issues. While these financial benefits won't be seen in 2013, the seeds will be planted (pardon the pun) this year. The Supreme Court's decision to rule on same-sex marriage may not result in a decision that will please advocates of marriage equality. Forest fires may be a particularly big problem in the US in 2013. There may also be a new health epidemic scare in the news. Socially, in 2013 we may trend even more toward on-line activities rather than in-person activities. This will be the result of better technology, people feeling safer at home than out and about, and people having less discretionary income. The laptop computer and the desk model computer will start to become tools of business, creativity and serious gaming, as most people opt for smaller hand-held devices. And, as much as we complain about it, Facebook will dominate the social media world for another year. In the celebrity world John Mayer and Katy Perry went public as a couple in December 2012. While they may produce a successful musical collaboration I do not foresee their relationship being as successful. Amongst our older celebrities, both Cher and Barbra may have some health problems this year. This may be Seth Meyers' last year on SNL. He might need to lay low for a while to take care of some personal problems. In our national conversation there will be more and more discourse about morality. On television, in social media and with our friends we will be working to define our nation's standards of ethics. This will include conversations about guns, education, wealth, welfare and healthcare, reproductive rights, marriage equality, free speech and more. By the end of 2013 we may see greater prosperity and new technology, but here in the United States we will still be struggling to define our national identity. Sadly, without great conscious effort, 2013 may not bring us closer to the goal of a more peaceable planet. Your One-Card Weekly Reading Your One-Card Weekly Reading for this week is the Three of Cups. This is a very appropriate card for a time of year when we like to have fun, visit friends and relatives and attend parties. In fact, some people call the Three of Cups the "Party Card"! The image of the Three of Cups often shows three women dancing together. This is a card that indicates celebrations, friendships, enjoyment and revelry. It encourages fun, creativity, dancing and enjoyment. Whether you are celebrating the holidays or simply enjoying life, now is the time to be grateful for good things, to gather with people you enjoy, to relax and to have some fun! The Week in Review The past week marked the debut of Christiana's internet TV show, Christiana's Psychic Café. The first show included Robin Renee in the Artist's Corner, some holiday chat, Tarot Talk and psychic readings. You can watch the show in archive at your convenience. December 21st was time for the Yule Tarot Blog Hop. This time the theme for the Blog Hop was simply this: Christmas Present. Twenty-two tarot bloggers wrote about this theme, each interpreting it a different way. See Christiana's post, and then follow the links to read what each blogger did with the holiday theme. On the Tarot Topics Community Blog Christiana shared a post about the magical nature of a couple of Major Arcana cards. Read The Power of the Magician. Upcoming Events Sunday, December 30, 4:00 pm EST Psychic Hour with Christiana on Webex Join us for an hour of free psychic readings with Christiana Gaudet, Tarot Grandmaster and author. In the on-line meeting room, Christiana will give short readings to all attendees, as time permits. You will enjoy being part of the energy, hearing Christiana's readings and receiving an insightful reading for yourself. Don't miss this exciting online event! Find details and log in info on the event listing on the Celebrate Spiritual Growth website. Sunday December 30, 9:00 pm EST Christiana's Psychic Café On the show this week Christiana will introduce you to a professional hula-hooper who performs slam poetry while hooping. Christiana will share her psychic predictions for 2013 and take your calls for free psychic readings. Browse to PEN to join the fun! Sunday, January 6, 2:00 pm EST 2013 Psychic Gallery with Christiana at Pearl Rauberts' in Loxahatchee What does 2013 have in store for you? Celebrate the New Year with Psychic Tarot Grandmaster and author Christiana Gaudet and find out! Christiana will return to Pearl Rauberts' in Loxahatchee for a New Year Psychic Gallery. Within sacred space, Christiana will reveal information for each person. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance about all aspects of your life. You may even receive a message from a loved one in Spirit! Those who have attended galleries with Christiana before describe them as inspiring, entertaining and amazing. Each person’s reading is specific and insightful. Don’t miss this opportunity to receive the information you need to make 2013 the best year ever! Seating is limited. Email Pearl at pearlrauberts@hotmail.com to reserve your spot. For more information visit the event listing on the Celebrate Spiritual Growth website. Sunday, January 6, 9 pm EST Christiana 's Psychic Café On the show this week Christiana welcomes musical guests Mad haPPy, shares some tarot knowledge and takes your calls for free psychic readings. Browse to PEN to watch the show! Tuesday, January 8, 7:00 pm EST Candle Magick Webinar Join Christiana for a free on-line workshop! For centuries, candles have been used by many cultures to enhance prayer and meditation. Today, many people discover amazing results when they use candles to manifest their intentions. Whatever positive improvement you seek in your life, a simple candle can help you realize your greatest desires. In this workshop, you will learn about magickal traditions and theories. You will learn simple ways of preparing and burning candles to create healing, prosperity and other positive outcomes. Candle magick utilizes colors, herbs, flowers and symbols to easily help you manifest your highest good. You will also learn ways to use Tarot cards and other images to strengthen the energy of your intentions. Whether you desire healing, love, clarity or a new job, candles can help make it happen! To join the webinar, find your log- in information on the event listing of the Celebrate Spiritual Growth website. Sunday, January 20, 7 pm EST Premium Webinar Personal Tarot - Reading for Yourself This class is designed for serious tarot students who want to develop their tarot skills. Self-reading is the best way to learn to understand the cards. It is also an important practice for personal and spiritual growth. Christiana’s virtual classroom is accessible using your computer or your telephone. This online presentation will teach you good practices for self-reading. You will be able to identify and interpret your specific personal cards. You will be able to use self-reading to enhance your tarot studies. Christiana will help you explore specific techniques for self-reading that will help you derive all the information you need. To register for this great webinar, visit the event listing on Christiana's Continuing Education Website. tarotbychristiana.com

West Palm Beach Tarot Grandmaster Christiana Gaudet Makes Predictions for 2012: No, It’s Not the End of the World

At the end of December each year, professional psychics, tarotists and astrologers make predictions for the coming year.  This New Year offers a unique opportunity as we anticipate the much-heralded arrival of 2012.

As we face 2012, we approach the “Mayan Prophesy,” or the end of the Mayan calendar.  Popular fiction has detailed the apocalyptic events we might expect as we near December 21, 2012.

Many world religions have within their doctrine prophesies of “end times.”  There are always fringe groups, and even respected religious authorities, who believe that some cataclysmic change will occur at a particular date and time. 

The past decade has indeed seen some major world events that many interpret as the beginning of the 2012 energy, or the “2012 Shift.”  Many believe the economic crisis, the Gulf oil spill, various devastating earthquakes, tsunamis and other tragedies might simply be the run-up to 2012.

Whether or not there is a correlation between current world events and the Mayan calendar doesn’t matter.  You need not be psychic to see we must soon change our behaviors and shift our consciousness if we plan to survive much longer.  Whether it is what the Mayans intended or not, 2012 is a perfect time to work toward, and pray for, such a shift.

As I look toward the coming year, I see a lot of “same stuff, different year.”  While I am certainly not predicting the end of the world, I don’t anticipate very much quantifiable change on a political, philosophical or economic level in 2012.

Just as it was last year and the year before, in 2012 our individual good fortune will depend on our ability to be flexible and creative, and to have an attitude of gratitude for the blessings we have.

On a global scale, each year seems to bring some sort of major disaster, be it natural, industrial or violent in nature.  My biggest concerns for massive loss of life in 2012 surround military or terrorist actions.  Worldwide, there is possibility of violent rioting and unrest.

Ironically, 2012 is a presidential election year in the United States.  At the time of this writing, I am predicting that Obama will serve another term as president, but his victory will be by a very narrow margin.

The political divisions in our country may begin to lessen as those to the far left and right of the political spectrum present as overly extreme.  Both the Tea Party and the Occupy Movement may win more ridicule than respect.  Toward the end of the year, the political pendulum may swing to the center, and centrist candidates may triumph on Election Day.

As we welcome 2012, there is increasing concern about problems with Iran.  These issues will continue throughout 2012 and into the following years.  Current posturing may lead to military action, but at this time, I feel war with Iran is not inevitable.

The Western economy will continue to falter.  In the United States, the real estate market will remain sluggish.  Wall Street will have a difficult year, and may experience greater intervention and regulation from Congress.

In pop culture, the trend toward personal creativity will continue.  Home-brew internet radio and television will become more popular, as will independently released music, movies and books.  Small businesses that offer opportunities for creativity will blossom and thrive.  Open mikes, poetry slams and karaoke will be popular, as well as classes in art, cooking, knitting and jewelry making. 

If 2012 is to be a year of major positive change, change must come from within each of us.  If the consciousness of the planet is to shift, it must shift within each individual first.  As the old song says, “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.”

Some people believe that the meaning behind the Mayan Prophesy is this.  In 2012, the energy and impetus for us to make a needed shift will be available to us.  In some cases, that energy can result in tragic events.  In other cases, that energy can result in miracles.

I don’t think there will be either more large-scale tragedies or miracles in 2012 than there were in any other recent year.  Each one of us always has the ability to create miracles for ourselves, and for others.  As I see it, the 2012 energy empowers us to think and act as individuals, and as communities.  Now more than ever, our future is in our own hands.