New Year's Spread: Glancing Backwards/Looking Forward

It's one day before December 31, 2011. One day before New Year's Eve. Two days before the prophetic 2012 starts. Now is a good time to reflect on 2011 and turn an eye towards 2012. The New Year's Spread I am using I found on aeclectic.net. It actually is a birthday spread, but a new year is a birth of sorts, right?

1. Which card represents me at this moment? - The Hermit
2. What knowledge did I gain from 2011? - Ace of Cups (Rx)
3. What am I bringing into 2012? - Two of Cups
4. What challenges will come in 2012? Eight of Cups (Rx)
5. What opportunities will come in 2012? Five of Cups
6. What gifts or guidance will I have/need in 2012? Four of Cups (Rx)
7. Which wish will come true in 2012? Ten of Swords (Rx)

Wow, that is a lot of Cups. I guess 2012 is going to be a emotional, creative and spiritual year for me.

Ethics and Responsibility in Tarot

Recently there has been some turmoil and upheaval in the tarot community. Somebody wrote a supposedly fictional story where one of the main characters murders another of the characters, a radio show host. Assumedly, these characters where based upon real people and the author played out a twisted fantasy with the characters involved.