subject: The Devil In Tarot - [print this page] The focus is on an adverse or negative cycle of events where problems seem to multiply and nothing goes right. Your perception will be clouded, and you will be unable to see clearly or perceive the whole picture. You want to shake off adversity or end a negative condition. It will be a battle to succeed, because your success or advancement is going to be blocked for the time being. You will still carry a flame for the one you love, and you hope to recover what was lost and begin again. To your great relief, a weird or unpleasant event will turn into a lucky break. You will be extremely irritated or angry with an associate and will take action on it or let them know it, or you will feel overworked, overtired, unappreciated, and on your own. This is not a good time to push for results, scrutinize situations, or move to a new location. Others will have the upper hand, so don't make waves or force confrontations. A trip is going to be postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. You will be overwhelmed by the amount of work that must be done in order to achieve your goals, and the effort it will take to complete the task will seem insurmountable. You are going to be working very hard but for little or no profit and, as a result, feel frustrated and thwarted from capitalizing on your potential.
Things will seem so bad they're almost a joke. All attempts at union or reconciliation are going to be blocked, but because of this, you'll begin to realize what works for you and what doesn't. You will be depressed or in a negative state of mind or will feel that there's no escape from your work load, lifestyle, or undesired fate. An unusual and/or depressing condition will take the pleasure out of a situation you would normally find rewarding. This could also indicate some kind of sexual aberration or bondage or an illicit or deadend love affair. You will have an upsetting conversation with someone regarding your work or place of business, and you will take it very much to heart. You will feel like an emotional garbage dump and will be unable to get an idea across or attain what you want or need, but in time, you will find an equitable solution. You will be tired or run down because you have become a slave to your work or are burning the candle at both ends, and you will have problems sleeping because you have too many things on your mind. You will have major financial difficulties and unexpected losses resulting from bad checks, bad investments, or adverse conditions, but you'll soon have the opportunity to make more money, so don't worry. You will be in a state of "suspended animation" and will have no recourse but to wait things out. The past will no longer give pleasure, and the future is yet to be.
You will know that a friend or loved one is making you unhappy yet will feel bound to that person and find it difficult to free yourself of their influence. Being released from bondage, burdens, and physical or mental oppression will come as a much deserved reward. An unexpected expense or bill will arise. something you had not considered or budgeted for. You'll have unexpected complications, confusing data, or devastating conditions concerning a project or endeavor, as well as an unexpected bill or expenditure that you were not prepared for or really can't afford. You will be disheartened by the neverending battle to succeed and being blocked or stymied at every turn. A business merger or large-scale plan will fall through because circumstances will impede any further progress or development. You will be fed up with the lack of results for your efforts and trying to keep your "chin up" through setbacks and reversals, and you will decide to withdraw your energy or give up. Don't forge ahead blindly. Slow down, plan carefully, and proceed with caution. Get a second opinion if necessary. You will run into unexpected complications and have the sudden realization that what you have been pursuing cannot be continued. You will have a negative confrontation or phone call.
This could be with someone you really dislike or who has "done you wrong. "In spite of everything, you will have learned something from the experience, and for that you will be grateful. This is not a propitious time for ANY venture, and a rash decision could result in loss. It will also be very hard for you to keep the faith and not get sucked into negative thinking or race-conscious beliefs. Luck will be with you in attaining pertinent information concerning your situation. You won't be able to shake off adversity or conclude matters to your satisfaction but will realize that "to everything there is a season and a reason.
