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Dear Velvet 

June 2003

Dear Velvet,

Hi,
I am so excited to have won this month's Tarot Drawing 
My question is:
I have been having some 'vague' plans to travel and live in another country (possibly the US), where my older son (now 21 lives), but since my finances and some responsibilities at 'home' hold me back at this time, I wish to know if the 'road' is paved for such an endeavor/adventure within the coming 12-15 months onwards ? I am divorced, live with my 17 year old son, who will graduate from high school next year. I would like to fulfill my desire to be in a spiritual, naturally beautiful setting with friendly neighbours and supportive groups.

Thank you,
Sunshine

Dear Sunshine,

Contrary to popular belief and misconceptions, the Death card does NOT mean a physical death when it comes up in a reading.  What it does show is the clearing away of negative conditions in order to make way for more positive ones that are due to come your way :-)

The card of Death shows the process of inevitable change, whereby old conditions make way for new beginnings and possibilities.  It shows an important transformation, usually for the better.  In your situation, Sunshine, this indicates that there is indeed potential for you be able to travel and relocate into another country.  As this card is from the Major Arcana of the Tarot, the energy is of major consequence . . . moving to another country is indeed a major step -- and a huge change!  And that is the idea with this card from the Tarot -- transformation and time of change.

This card offers you renewal and another chance.  It involves the process of letting go and moving forward, of separation from what is familiar, and of necessary change.  It seems that you need this change, and although the process of getting where you would like to be can indeed seem difficult -- it's all part of restructuring the important parts of your life.

Thus, the Death card is about both endings and beginnings.  This card suggests that you will find an ending in your current place of residence . . . and find a new beginning someplace else :-)  As one door closes, another one opens for a whole new way of life.  This card brings you hope, Sunshine . . . and I wish you safe journeys and happiness in these endeavors when the time comes for you to begin this important process!

Good luck to you!!

Velvet Angel