The Year of The Empress

After a period of uncertain and difficult times, the year 2010 is promising to be a calmer and more enjoyable year. This year's number is 3 (2 + 0 + 1 + 0 = 3), which corresponds with Tarot trump no. 3, The Empress. Take a moment to look at the image; how does it make you feel? Hopefully more relaxed and optimistic.

In numerology, 3 stands for harmony and completion (e.g. mind - body - spirit). It is also a magical (e.g. three wishes) and holy number (the holy trinity in various religions).

The Empress is associated with the planet Venus, named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty. It's the archetypal image of a matriarch, a mother and even symbolises Mother Earth.

The elemental correspondence of the Empress is Earth, which relates to money, finances, home, family, nature and health.

So what does this all mean for us in 2010? A Tarot year card doesn't make any predictions, but it can highlight opportunities and areas in our lives we should pay attention to. Here are my suggestions for what to focus on this year:

• Working on, creating and enhancing a stable and comfortable home, where you feel happy and secure.
• Organise and be in control of your finances.
• Build and develop strong and nurturing relationships with friends and your family. Take more care of people in your care and who you care about. Make them feel they can rely on you.
• Be more creative; cook meals from scratch at home rather than buying ready-meals. Enjoy the process of creating something new; learn a new practical skill.
• You don't need to be rich or possess a lot of things to make you feel wealthy or privileged.
• Spend more time with nature. Walks on beaches, in forests, visit gardens or look after your own; have more flowers and plants in your home; opt for a more natural lifestyle.
• Look after your well-being. Consider, whether you have neglected your health recently. Balance stressful situations with quality me-time and enjoyable get-togethers with loved ones and friends. Drink less alcohol and give up smoking.
• When you buy new clothes, make sure they will enhance your confidence and sensuality. It's easy to get stuck in a rut wearing 'functional' clothes, but don't forget to make yourself look fabulous at the same time.
• Love yourself regardless of your body shape or any other imperfections you keep noticing. Deep down you know that nobody's perfect, even those people, who conform with our current beauty image. No use getting all miserable. Enjoy life.

In general, I feel the Empress reminds us to slow down a little and be more in control of our lives. Consider the impact your lifestyle has on the environment; less is more without compromising on comfort and fun. By making just a few changes this year and sticking to them, may well lead to long-lasting benefits beyond 2010.

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Christiane