Fiona Broome - Monthly psychic readings

August 2009 brings vulnerabilities, uncertainties, and the opportunity to take broad steps towards a happier, more fulfilling and independent future.

(Note: This forecast echoes much of what I said in my psychic Tarot reading, so I recommend reading or listening to that for additional insights.)

There are a couple of lesser influences during August.  One of them is a Jupiter-Saturn combination that may make you feel unstable or off-balance, especially around August 19th.  That’s immediately followed by a helpful New Moon that helps you move issues back into perspective.   (So, don’t speak or act in haste around the 19th.)

However, the greater influence involves the Moon’s nodes.  They’re often overlooked by newspaper astrology reports, but in August, the Moon’s nodes are the major players in your life.

Any time we talk about the Moon, something is not how it seems at first glance.  Keep that in mind.

Early in August, you’re going to feel vulnerable.  Something you’ve counted on isn’t there any more, or it’s slipping away.  Your first impulse will be to plead, beg, make compromises (unacceptable ones, I might add) and retreat to the safety of what’s familiar.

Don’t do it.

Instead, focus on your untapped, unrecognized and unrewarded strengths.  Now is not the time to lookat all the reasons why you need the support of others; put your weaknesses to one side and accept that those are the cards you’ve been dealt… for now.

Set new goals that are based on self-reliance, independence and the life you’ve always wanted to live, regardless of what others do or think.

Start building on your inner strengths and the knowledge that you already have… the things that you do or know better than most people.  Enhance those areas, and shine the spotlight on them.  They’re the lasting foundation that will lead to a happier, more fulfilling future.

August will be a busy month.  For the greatest success, make broad changes in your work and play habits, so you have the focus and energy you need to accomplish a lot during August.

September 7th through the 29th will bring a Mercury retrograde that will allow you to restructure some of your relationships and start new ones that fit your new independence, as well as the goals you thought were beyond your reach.

During September, you’ll need patience with others.  By making changes in your own life during August, you’ll be making September’s relationship adjustments with clarity and confidence.

By early next year, you’ll look back on this month as the beginning of something new and wonderful that enhanced your life in ways you never anticipated.

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August is going to be a very powerful month!  Be sure to listen to this podcast, because it contains many important tips.

Here’s the summary.

You’re in a position of vulnerability right now, indicated by the Page of Swords, reversed.

The past — symbolized by the Emperor card — is behind you, and with it a sense of stability.  You’re feeling a little uncertain as you have to do more for yourself now… or perhaps you should be doing more for yourself now.  Either way, this is a challenging time for you, stepping into an area where you don’t feel as confident as you’re accustomed to.

You’re crossed by the Queen of Pentacles.  In that position, the card means a (possibly destabilizing) fear of failure, balanced by your confidence that you’re willing to work hard and to learn what you need to.

The foundation of this — the underlying issue — is the Eight of Pentacles.  That’s a card of learning and apprenticeship.  It means that you’ve been acquiring more skills and knowledge, probably at a level far above a novice.  You’re someone who’s prepared to continue learning and to work hard.  As a result, wealth and wonderful things can open to you.

Immediately ahead is the card on which this whole reading hinges.  It’s the Devil card, reversed.  That means you have been (or you’re about to be) set free from something that’s been holding you back.  Sure, it seemed nice and cozy and secure… but it’s still been holding you back.

Your future success hinges on how much you’re willing to change, and how self-reliant and independent you’re willing to be.  Will you make the big changes, accepting the risks… and the rewards?

The card representing your self is the Strength card.  It shows that you have the ability to solve others’ problems, and you are innately very powerful.  This isn’t a card of servitude, where you put your interests and independence aside to serve others.  It’s a card that suggests you have untapped (or neglected) resources that you could put to use to make your life richer on many levels.

Others see you as the Hanged Man, reversed.  That card suggests that people are questioning your goals, or how you’re reaching for those goals.  Maybe you should ignore their concerns… but maybe they have a point.

It all hinges on how much you’re willing to change, in the direction of drawing upon your own strengths and abilities, to step into the role of a competent and powerful person in your own right.  Old answers probably won’t work.  It’s time to shine!

Your hopes and fears card is the Nine of Wands, reversed.  That tells me that you’re concerned about obstacles, illness, disabilities… the short-term and long-term things that could prevent you from living the life you want.  That’s a reasonable concern, since you’re suddenly free of something that’s seemed secure but was actually holding you back.

That concern should lead you to focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses.  This is important! During this time, don’t try to improve the areas in which you’re weakest.  Instead, find ways to make the most of what you do better than most people.  That’s where success is, whether this is a huge life change or something relatively small.

There are two outcome cards in any reading like this.

If you “go with the flow” and change nothing, you’ll find yourself slipping into pessimism and regret.  You’ll be looking back (through rose-colored glasses) and seeing the glass as half empty, not half full.  Don’t slide into self-pity!  Whether it looks that way right away or not, you’re actually in a far better position than you were when everything seemed to be more secure.

You must take a step towards greater self-reliance and self-confidence.  A great future is just around the corner!

The alternate outcome — if you embrace change in a really big way — is that you’ll realize you’ve taken on too much at once.

Knowing this ahead of time, you’ll avoid multi-tasking.  You’ll set an achievable goal and focus on it until it’s completed.  Then, you’ll set your next goal, and so on.

Sure, life has a way of keeping us a little off-balance and jumping from one task to the next.  As much as possible, focus on a single goal until you reach it.

Also, remember that everyone else is experiencing some of this, too.  They’re feeling vulnerable in small or big areas of their lives.  So, voluntarily commit to self-reliance.  You can be a shining beacon that inspires everyone around you!

People do want you to succeed.  The strengths that you need are there already.  You may need to look at them in new ways.  You may need to acquire more knowledge or add to your strengths, but you already have what you need to be successful.

Go for it. Reach for success in every area of your life, starting with where you suddenly have freedoms.  By the start of 2010, you’ll look back and be glad that you did.

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Here’s my astrological report for July 2009.

July will be a month for practice.

You’ll be challenged to stand up for yourself.  This may involve confrontations, but — after it’s over — you’ll wonder why you were so anxious about what would happen.  Whether you’re effective or not, remember that this is a practice month.  Your future happiness does not depend on how well you handle these moments, at first.  All that’s important is that you do stand up for yourself.

You’ll make plans and watch them get pushed to one side.  This is a time when you’re practicing your ability to remain calm and focused.  Keep your attention on the big picture, the things that aren’t changing.

You will feel unsettled and even wobbly at times, wondering what else is going to change when you least expect it, and when you’ll be challenged abruptly.

Don’t worry.  Remember that it’s all practice!

You’re also clearing away the things that no longer support you.  They’re small things, really, but — at the time — you may not be happy to let go of them.  You’re likely to attach them to bigger memories, or a sense of comfort that you’ve become accustomed to.

Speaking of memories, you’re going to be tempted to wallow in them.  That’s part of this month’s process:  Let go of the past!

Sure, it’s important to remember when you were successful and happy.  Take the best of those qualities and bring them back into your life… but in a new context.

In early August, a lunar eclipse in Aquarius is going to open the doors to playtime and adventures, sometimes frivolous ones.  If you’ve stood up for yourself in July and weeded out the nagging little things that bother you, August can be a month of relaxation and tremendous fun.

August will also bring you opportunities to more deeply experience the kind of authentic life you’ve wanted.  By taking care of the lesser tasks — the mental ‘housekeeping’ and cleaning that you’ve needed to do — you’ll have the focus you need to take advantage of late August’s opportunities.

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July is going to be a great month… if you can relax and accept that it truly is the beginning of wonderful things!

Here’s what I see in the cards.

The immediate past: Wheel of Fortune - Your troubles are winding down now.  No matter what comes next, it’s going to be very good.

The situation: Emperor, reversed - You’ve been feeling some confusion.  You have a deeper awareness of your personal power, but recent changes haven’t fully settled in, yet.

What’s challenging you: Ten of Pentacles - You’ve made some profound personal changes, but the world around you hasn’t caught up with those changes, yet.  You’re not sure what to think.

The underlying issues: Nine of Cups - Your wishes are being fulfilled.  This is such a change — after a period of challenges, somewhat troubling discoveries, and a time in which you shifted priorities — that you’re still waiting for the other shoe to drop.  That is, you’re not quite ready to believe that your luck has changed so dramatically for the better.

In your immediate future: Nine of Swords, reversed - You may receive some very good news.  At the very least, you’ll discover that your patience has been rewarded!

The card representing your sense of self: The Star - You have a new-found sense of awareness.  You’re far better able to balance the past and the present, as well as your needs and your sense of self, and others’.

How others see you: Queen of Swords - You are emerging as a person with confidence restored, and you’re feeling better about yourself, as well.

Your hopes and fears: Two of Wands, reversed - Avoid rushing things!  Now is a time for patience.  Allow the world and the people around you to get comfortable with who you are and the changes you’ve made.  You’ll also need to see what’s changed in the people around you, and adapt accordingly… without compromising your new sense of self, of course.

The outcome if you change nothing: Two of Pentacles - Harmony in the midst of change.

The outcome if you are very good about being patient and not rushing things:  Your happy life will feel back on track, and your activity level will resume with great successes along the way.

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June builds on what you learned during May… or what you confirmed in May.   (For some people, May didn’t have many surprises, it just affirmed what you’d already guessed or figured out.)

Here’s what I see in the cards.

The immediate past: 8 Pentacles - You’ve learned several important things recently.  They may be happy things or not-so-happy, but they were important.  Changes are necessary, based on what you discovered.  To repeat a cliche, if you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.

The card representing the current situation: Hierophant, reversed - You’ve been generous where you probably shouldn’t have been.  You wanted that to be an asset for you, but instead it’s been a weakness.

The foundation of the matter: 4 Pentacles - Either you’ve been feeling desperate or like an emotional black hole, or you’ve been pouring your energy into a situation (or a person) that’s been a black hole.  In other words, you didn’t get much back for all that you put into it.

What’s crossing you, or making you pause: Ace of Pentacles - You have to choose your new path.  There are several directions you can choose, generally related to skills that you already have, but you must choose one.

The immediate future: The Fool - You’re setting out on a new course.  There will be pitfalls and successes, but this is a very powerful change for you.   Wonderful opportunities await you, if you have faith in the future!

How you feel about yourself: Page of Wands - You see yourself as a faithful and loyal person.  That may be based on what you feel that you’ve done for others, and how you’ve put them first in your life.

What others see: Queen of Cups - You’re perceived as someone who has everything.  This can be good, or it could be that people feel that you have so much, you can afford to share it with them, and they take advantage of that.

The reason that I qualified that is the next card.

Your hopes and fears: Ten of Wands - You’ve been carrying the burdens of others, perhaps more than you should have.  It’s fine to support others when they need it, but not when it compromises your own happiness.

The outcome if you make no changes: Five of Cups, reversed - A relationship is going to end, or be transformed completely.

The outcome if you make changes: Four of Cups, reversed - New possibilities opening up!

In other words, it’s time to be firm with yourself.  Make yourself and your happiness a higher priority.  We’re all trained to put others first, and defer to their needs, thinking that this looks polite or generous or some other positive trait.

When you compromise yourself, and never make your happiness and success the first priority, you eventually bankrupt what’s available to give to others.  Now is the time to make changes so you don’t reach the point of exhaustion, frustration, and burnout, emotionally and/or physically.

You learned things during May.  It’s time to make the decisions — including the difficult decisions — that bring power and stability back into your life.

Once you’re back on track — and the card of new possibilities shows that you can do this — you can be even more helpful to others, from a position of power and strength.

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June is going to be a month of happy insights.  It will provide a sigh of relief for many people.

Mercury turns direct on May 30th.  If you worry about Mercury retrogrades, you can relax now!

For almost everyone, the month of May revealed or highlighted facts that may have unsettled you.  It’s not that you were entirely surprised, but you weren’t ready to make changes this soon.

Truths will continue to emerge between now and November, thanks to a Neptune retrograde that started on May 28th.  But, May’s Mercury retrograde was the kick-start to this, and — if it was a difficult month — the worst is over.

Whether you realized that “the emperor has no clothes” or if you’re that emperor, the harshest truths are in the open now.  No one can put the toothpaste back into the tube.  Changes are necessary.

It’s okay.  Those changes are vital to your continued success.

You’ve had to re-examine the choices you’ve made, and how they resulted in… well, where you are today.  Whether a big change or just some fine-tuning is necessary, June can provide more soothing energy and a sense of balance.  By early July, you’ll probably feel that all is right with the world, after all.

In general, people are realizing what’s really important in life.  They aren’t content to wait and hope for a winning lottery ticket, or a stalled relationship to improve.  They’re tired of endless bad news in the headlines, triggering anxiety or anger.

People are looking at what endures:  Supportive relationships with others.  Personal accomplishments.  Above all, your own spirituality and how you connect with life and the world around you.

By mid-June, Jupiter turns retrograde (until October) and you’ll have a second chance at what you’ve most wanted.  The job will finally work out, or you’ll find a better opportunity.  The relationship will be renewed in lasting ways, or you’ll walk away and find Mr. Right (or Ms. Right) sooner than you expected to.  And so on.

You’ll start treating yourself better, and find comfort in that.  You’ll also realize that recovering your own power now will put you in the best position to help others, later.

Early in July, a Lunar eclipse in Capricorn will restore a sense of fairness.  If you’ve felt as if others are asking you to do too much, and not carrying their fair share, July will bring balance back to your life.  In most cases, others will realize (after a turbulent May) that they need to make changes.  However, some may continue to shrug off responsibility, and — during May — you saw what you need to do.

May brought issues to light.  June is a month to reclaim your power and independence, and — with that — your right to happiness.  July will restore a sense of fairness to the world around you.

June is going to be an easier month than it may sound, as I write this.  (After all, it’s the conclusion of the Mercury retrograde.  Communications aren’t always clear, and some people are still smarting after a few unpleasant surprises.)

This is going to be a summer with many opportunities for happiness… and at a level that you may have given up on, in the past.

I’m calling this “The Summer of Happiness, Restored.”

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For May 2009, I did a Celtic Cross reading to have the most information possible.  I’m not sure why I bothered, because so many of the cards say the same thing, repeatedly.

You’ve been anxious, generally about money.  (Yes, I realize that’s not news, but it’s in the cards, too.)  That’s in the cards all around you.

You’ve also worried that you may have missed an opportunity because you lacked the courage to accept the risks… or the timing just didn’t seem right.

Either way, don’t worry about it.  It’s not as important as the immediate future and the decisions that you make this month.

When I read the Tarot, there are always two possible outcomes.  One is usually much better than the other.  One is the outcome you’ll receive if you take the most logical steps and continue on the path you would have, even without this reading.  The other is the outcome if you make changes that aren’t as likely, from what I’m seeing, but are still very possible.

Life is a “choose your own adventure” path, in many ways.  You can choose which outcome you’d prefer and then work towards it.

With the choices available to you in May, your most likely outcome is The World… one of the best and most fulfilling cards in the deck.  It’s your most likely outcome because you’ve had enough anxiety and you’re almost ready to say, “Hey, I may as well follow my dreams.  Everything’s unraveling anyway, so why not do what I want to do!”

That is the correct choice.  I see an opportunity presenting itself shortly.  It will relate to something that holds tremendous energy, attraction and appeal for you.  This may be a direction you’ve always wanted to go in, but the siren song of a steady paycheck lured you away.  Or, it wasn’t the right time or place to pursue your dreams… and now it is.

The alternative is to give in to your fears, and retreat even further into your cave.  Follow what seems to be the “safe” path, and you’ll reach the Four of Swords… a return to basics.  It’s not going all the way back to square one, but it may not be an easy step for you.

That said, it’s not an awful choice.  You may have to swap your cable connection for dialup, or cook from scratch instead of eating out, but it’ll be okay.

So, the question is:  Will you reach for your dreams this month?  I highly recommend it.  That’s where the energy is… and the rewards.

Remember what I talked about in my astrological report for May 2009: We’re heading into a Mercury Retrograde.  You’ll be revisiting things with two sides, two paths, or two outcomes.    You’ll be returning to areas in which you’ve found creative rewards in the past.  If you’re an artist (and this prediction isn’t limited to art), it could be materials or a technique or theme that you enjoyed in the past and you can incorporate into fresh, new artwork.

If you’re not an artist, May could be a month in which you’re reminded of past interests, hobbies and pursuits.

If the energy seems to be there, and if it sparks your interest (and creativity or ingenuity), pick up that sword (your sense of power) and carry it forward with this new/renewed interest!

Take chances.  (However, not financial risks that make you lose sleep.)  Be bold and confident.

It will be a new direction for you in many ways.  The road may seem long as you look ahead, and there are many steps between where you are now and the point of success where you want to be.  However, the world is waiting for you and the rewards will be there.

My website:  FionaBroome.com

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Spring is in the air and another Mercury retrograde is here to give you a chance to improve your life in long-lasting ways.

You know how you sometimes walk away from a situation or conversation and mutter to yourself, “Arrgghh!  Why didn’t I say such-and-such?”

Well, retrogrades offer a chance to revisit past events, giving you an opportunity to be more clever about them.

In May 2009, Mercury (ruling travel, communications, mechanical issues and sometimes career matters) revisits the signs of Gemini and Taurus.

The Gemini phase — through mid-May — reveals two-faced behaviors.  If you’ve had a “gut feeling” that someone hasn’t been entirely honest with you, now is the time to find out for sure.  (Generally, this won’t be huge or devastating, but it’ll be something to keep in mind for the future.)

Gemini’s dual nature also softens the harsh aspects of Mercury retrogrades.  You may be faced with some challenges, but — if you look — you’ll find unexpected and happy opportunities in those same areas.

In many cases, it will be as simple as looking at the glass half-full instead of half-empty.  (Remember, I said “simple”… not “easy!”)

Since this retrograde may bring you back to issues that have had a long-lasting effect on your life, you’ll have a chance to find better solutions.  So, you’ll be relieved when Mercury moves back into Taurus on May 13th.

Taurus — the sign of the bull — is a sign in which things start out very slowly.  With Taurus, you can take “baby steps” and see if a new answer is the right one for you.  If it isn’t, you still have plenty of time to try something different until you find the best solution for the situation.

By the time Mercury turns direct on May 30th, you’ll be ready for Taurus’ extra bonus:  Taurus’ slow start can lead to some very powerful changes for the better. (Think of a bull pawing the ground, then slowly approaching before he breaks into a full charge ahead with tremendous impact.)

The sign of Taurus also makes certain areas easiest for you to change.  They include:

• How you eat.  Dietary changes are easier than ever during this month.  Establish good eating habits this month using the supporting energy of Taurus plus Mercury.
• Your creative interests.  Whether it’s music, visual arts, dance or some other creative field, this is the month to revisit past influences — materials, techniques, inspiration — and incorporate it into your newest work.  Mercury will enhance your memories and Taurus will give you those “ah-HA!” moments.
• Your surroundings.  This month is perfect for redecorating your home and/or office.  Mercury gives you a fresh eye for familiar surroundings, and Taurus provides the inspiration for reusing what you already own, or adding a few accent pieces that make a huge improvement.

This month’s podcast is the first of my new astrology style.  I’m going to be focusing on just one or two major influences each month.  They’ll be trends that will affect your entire month, more than the less important day-by-day changes.

If you’re looking for more detailed reports, I recommend these websites owned by two real-life friends.  Each has a different approach to astrology, and at least one of them is likely to offer helpful information that works with your life.

David Wells - http://www.DavidWells.co.uk

Michael Lutin - http://www.MichaelLutin.com

Also, be sure to visit my own website, Fiona Broome - http://FionaBroome.com

As usual, this month’s “bumper” music is Back to Back by Father Rock.

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April 2009 is going to be a sweet month, so this is a short and sweet forecast.

During the first half of April, focus on resolving past relationship issues.  Find closure, even if things didn’t conclude perfectly.

During the second half of April, take your new or existing relationship to a new, happier level.  You’ll have the energy and enthusiasm for this, because April is another high-energy month.

However, April isn’t all about romance (though the Full Moon on April 9th brings a little extra love into everyone’s lives).  April’s equally good for new projects that will improve your future material successes.

Just remember to stay in focus.  When you’re at work, focus on work.  Don’t get lost in a daydream about romance.

Likewise, when you’re with your significant other, don’t start thinking about work.

As I always warn during high-energy periods:  Some people (you as well as the people around you) may mistake this energy surge for anxiety or even anger.  Accept the energy and direct it in positive directions with extra attention to your work or extra activity such as exercise or recreational pursuits.

The energy will peak around April 22nd.  After that, you may see your energy return to a (happy) normal level.  So, don’t overextend yourself with the idea that this energy surge will continue indefinitely!  Put the energy to good use, and build a solid foundation for your future business successes.

One warning around April 24th:  Although you’ve resolved many relationship issues during March and early April, don’t rush ahead with your new or current relationship.  For example, unless the date was set awhile ago, don’t decide to elope or push the relationship too quickly.

In general, this is a month when — as long as you stay in focus and direct the extra energy appropriately — you can accomplish great things at work and in your romantic life.

Music:  Back to Back by Father Rock

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