She's in her early forties. She's aware of the many years it takes to study these courses, and she's willing to put the energy into it. It's more than a hobby; she plans to pursue her dreams and ultimately fend for herself. The problem is, she's confused between the two. She can't decide which path is for her; she loves both, but she doesn't know which is right for her, as she's never had any formal training in either but has a love for nutrition and animals. If it's possible to get a reading for this, she would appreciate it very much.

I'd be grateful for some help with my mother's dilemma. She's about to go to university again, but she's awfully confused about what to major in. She's considering nutrition and veterinary. She loves both, but she's torn trying to choose between them, unsure if they have a good future for her. Which of them is right, not only for her future, but for her heart and soul? If it's neither, what other areas should she consider? Thank you for your time.

That sounds absolutely, positively, no-doubt-about it true! I am a perfectionist, to a degree that every word, every sentence, can sometimes be measured for its worth. Chapters will be read when written out again again, until I am literally able to recite them in full. It can be impossible for me to see the big picture when I am too bothered with the details. I doubtless have the makings of a good editor in this regard; but I know if I continue this it will be toxic to my creativity and imagination.

I harbor a lot of doubt and fear when writing and this needs to stop, I realize this now. I can't unleash myself on the page if I keep fussing too much. Sometimes I get too ambitious and, in trying to aim high, my hand gets pained as I draw back the string on the bow and I lose all energy to shoot at all. So that was priceless insight you have just given me into myself and my work and I'm very thankful for your help!

I am delighted to know that the Emperor has more than one definitive meaning! I see now that not every card is what it seems to be on the surface.

This is wonderful to hear! It has provided me with a little hope for my work, something I really need at the moment, as I am riddled with much doubt and pessimism. I hope it's not troubling you too much, but I have just asked a question in my reading that I'd love your opinion on. For the question "How can I harness my full potential?" I got Five of Cups, Ten of Wands, and Eight of Wands. Now, I know what they mean individually, but how would I to interpret them with regard to the question?

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Thank you for your reply. The Ace of Swords has, in fact, popped up a number of times in my readings as well, and seeing your interpretation of it in relation to the question asked, it rings true!

I have also drawn the Emperor twice, although I must admit even with your interpretation I am unsure if it's significant. My writing centers around fairy tales and fantasy, which seems quite the opposite of the left-brained, logical meaning of the Emperor. But knowing this, could there possibly be another meaning to the card? If it is no trouble, I would be very curious to know.

For the question "Am I meant to be a writer?" I got the following cards: The Tower, The Star, and Ten of Pentacles. I've tried to make sense of them as a whole in relation to my question, but I can't seem to intuit a unified meaning. I've also asked "What kind of writer?", and the cards that turned up were Ten of Pentacles, The Magician, and Four of Wands.

When I interpret them, I get anxious, and can be a little too literal when trying to understand their meaning. I am noticing patterns (Ten of Pentacles and The Tower keep popping up with writer-related questions), but can't seem to get further than that. I'd appreciate it if you interpreted the meaning of the above cards, and spared a hint or two about opening my mind. Thank you for your time.