July, 2008 Volume 1, Number 1

Welcome to the premier issue of my new email newsletter!

Many of you have asked whatever happened to my "snail mail," paper newsletter that I used to publish quarterly.

In the last year, three components of big growth combined to make the old one more and more difficult to sustain: the increase in postal rates, the higher costs of paper and materials, and the happy explosion of my list of subscribers!

So welcome to the inaugural issue of my new, improved newsletter!

I hope that you will agree that this is a more environmentally sensitive way for us to stay in touch, as well as giving you more flexibility about how you receive it.

Every month, I'll be sending you a fresh issue, full of Tarot news, of course! But I'll also include other articles I hope you will find interesting. Be on the lookout for book reviews, introductions to worthwhile people, places and ideas, helpful tips, seasonal subjects, and other topics to delight and inspire you.

Please know that your email is utterly confidential and will never be shared without your knowledge or permission.

I know there is a lot of information competing for your time and attention. I am truly honored that you've chosen to include me in your day. I look forward to serving you in the months ahead!

Half way through the Tarot Year

2008: The Wheel of Fortune

As you may know from some of my articles, or if you are in my Birthday Club, the numerology of your birthday, or of a particular year, may correspond to the Tarot, specifically the Major Arcana (the trumps). Using this system, we can learn about some general traits and patterns that can be anticipated in a given year.

This year, 2008, is 2+0+0+8, which equals 10.Based on the Major Arcana, this is the year of the Wheel of Fortune.

The first thing we may have noticed this year is that it will bring a major shift from last year, which was more inner-directed, when a feeling of introspection, soul-searching, and even isolation prevailed. Now, the global energy changes radically, and events are very likely to be dramatic.

This may be a time of surprises, when old patterns, friends and even enemies not seen in a long time may pop up. There may be a wave of nostalgia for the “good old days,” yet there will be an equal push for growth and change towards the future.

In fact, the hallmark of a Wheel of Fortune year is that it is a major turning point. Many who have been working, praying, meditating and energizing the transition of our planet from the Piscean to the Aquarian Age may find that this is the year when their labors are much more visible, and real progress can be made.

But the end of the old paradigm is clearly not willing to pass quietly, so buckle your seat belts, folks. This Ferris Wheel of Fortune may spin faster and less smoothly than we would like, with even the occasional rude reversal.

One of the most obvious and dramatic events that will have us “up in the air” this year is the American presidential election. Whether you are a citizen of the U.S. or not, you know that this election will be affecting your fate in many ways for years to come.

For Americans, the wheel of destiny now spins, and we will recognize that there are forces at work that are out of our hands. Beware of those who would try to cheat at the game, for, if ignored, they can bring calamity upon us all.

The only constant is change, and the winds of fortune may well be fickle in this year. Yet, in this flux, opportunities will open that we may not see again for a very long time. Be prepared to act quickly while fortune smiles, although it may entail upheaval.

This is a powerful year for relocating, changing jobs, or making other life-altering choices. And it is a particularly favorable time for educational pursuits, publishing and other kinds of communication, as well as initiating new projects.

Ultimately, the Wheel of Fortune demands that we set aside pettiness of any sort, and focus on the big picture. The fate of the world may well depend upon our clarity, our good will, and our participation. As long as we are committed to integrity, honesty, and to act for the highest good of all, luck will be with us.

Join My Birthday Club

By the way, if you'd like to join my Birthday Club, it's easy and fun!

All you have to do is email me, with the month, day and year of your birth, along with your postal mailing address (not your email!).

Then every year for your birthday, you'll receive a birthday card, and a Tarot Year profile specifically for your coming year. It's just my way of celebrating you on *your* special day, and sharing the magic of the Tarot with you!

Are You Missing Something?

If you browsed through the articles page on my website lately, you may have discovered that the articles I wrote for Innerchange Magazine over the past 5 years had been removed from their recently rebuilt website.

Thanks to you, the readers of this newsletter, they're now back! Enough you asked, and as a result, they have kindly made all my past articles available again as a single, convenient, downloadable PDF file.

Thanks so much, everyone! I so appreciate your support.

You can click here to download your own copy!

Networking Spotlight On ..

... Bonnie Cohen
Coach and Fairy Godmother

Once upon a time, in a magical cottage just outside of Chapel Hill, there lived a real, live Fairy Godmother. Happily, she is still there, and she is ready to welcome you today. With twinkling eyes, gracious hospitality, and many years of rich experience and training, Bonnie Cohen welcomes all who long to have a more creative, prosperous, fulfilling life.

Bonnie is a certified, credentialed Life Coach and so much more. She is a master of money magic, a pragmatic nurturer who will show you how to focus your intentions and take the bold leaps that are necessary to move you towards your truest heart’s desires.

If you seek a better, more bodacious and juicy life, with real results, don't wait a minute longer! Call for a complimentary appointment today at her enchanted Creativity Palace. Embrace the possibilities! Phone: (919) 932-3209

Let's Stay In Touch!

You can phone me at (919) 620-7525 to make a phone or in-person appointment. Or visit my website for details about my schedule, pricing information, testimonials, and a "little bit of magic every day." And of course, I hope you'll become a regular visitor at my blog, where I archive all my daily posts.

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Best wishes and Summery blessings
-- Beth