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What is burning a hole through your stomach, heart, third eye, or big toe right now? Ask Todd Pendu in the comments starting... now!

Sorry for the delay on this--our internet's been a little spooky today. What is burning a hole through your stomach, heart, third eye, or big toe right now? Ask Todd Pendu in the comments starting… now! Wait, wait, hang on a sec. No questions about time, like "how long until I…" or anything about the future. Ask something where you're looking for an outcome--a "what is this" or "how can I?" kind of thing. And mind your own business and keep this about you. So no questions about whether or not your boyfriend's cheating on you (if you're asking it, he is) or whether you're going to show up for an important meeting in a stretch Hummer where you will be showered with cheese plates and money (the answer is no). Here, we're going to let Todd explain what he's doing here: First I'll take the cards up and shuffle while blanking out all other thoughts other than your question. When the question is clear in my mind, I stop shuffling, cut the deck and then pull the top four cards… The first card is laid down and represents what I call the Affector. It's the card that seems to have the most prominence in your question. Next I cross that card with a Modifier or Clarification Card. This card is added to the first card to target a more specific understanding of your question. The Next card I pull is set above it and is the Outcome card. This is the answer to your question. The final card I pull is the Card of Transformation, it's the card that tells you what you need to meditate on and think about in order for the outcome to have a positive conclusion. It also synthesizes the question with the outcome for an holistic answer. Each card holds many answers in it, so I am constantly intuiting the narrative based on suits, major or minor, and numerology and most importantly, the way the cards connect to one another. I use the Rider-Waite deck of Tarot, which is the most common deck in use. It's great for beginners and for those who have read for years. Answers will be answered in the order in which they were received.

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Fairy tale:

Knight of cups and three of cups say you're in an emotional relationship that seems to be celebratory at the moment but there's some hard work ahead. You need to learn how to help each other in a symbiotic way. Working together is the key to success. You may be feeling elated right now but there's no perfect relationship ahead. And pay attention to your partner, not just yourself.

JEB:

Someone's basically crying over spilled milk, lost in a cycle… maybe feeling like you're in a loop of failure. There's a reconciliation ahead that will change that--maybe someone new? Right now reflect on better days. Keep your eyes open for this new person, stay aware. If you're locked in your own thing you'll miss what's ahead of you.

Beam:

You're feeling betrayed, which is obviously the suing. The three of hearts is an obvious Affector card. But there's financial stability clarifying this so you're fine for now--you haven't fallen in. The outcome of this is a celebration of your success and your work and a chance to enjoy the fruits of your work. So no, you won't be sucked dry financially. But somehow you're going to have to take action. You're going to have to stay attentive and focused--don't get lazy just because of this reading!

gggggg:

This one's really simple. You're exaggerating your problems. You are enjoying their passions but there is superstition lurking beneath. Watch out for that. Utilize your anxiety--don't fight against it. Turn your fear into something creative.

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andrew:

You're amplifying your worries about not getting the job because you're super excited about it but you are just going to have to relax and wait. I don't see much else.

boobyloobie:

Ordinarily you'd think of yourself as a strong person but at the moment you're being affected in a way you wouldn't expect. There's paranoia creeping in but the answer will be brought to light soon. Focus on what's ahead in your life instead of the panic of now.

Sarah:

Your question really needs to be more self-directed. "What's keeping me from finding somebody?" would be more acceptable, for instance.

JFR:

This is a tricky question because it's silly! First off, I can't answer for your superiors but I can address your supernova brilliance. Your ability to balance your worldly affairs leads to what appears to be a fertile life. But your focus on your supernova brilliance is keeping you from acknowledging your darker thoughts and dreams. You may seem to have a sunny disposition but it's a way of masking some deeper issues so people don't see them.

Maggie:

See, that's a time-based question. Can't do it.

TO EVERYONE:

We've got to stop the questions at Travel Plan.

Jeremy:

Currently you're dissatisfied with the project and possibly spending too much time thinking about it introspectively, overanalyzing possibly. But you will complete the project and there's a possibility of a celebratory party for your work. Keep going through it and alleviate the overanalysis.

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Bryan Kurkimilis:

There's no body or legs to that question.

Dramaclub:

You might think you're on the right path but at the moment you're pulled completely in two directions. One side feels successful and the other is the opposite. There's a lot of strife ahead to complete current projects. Take a moment and look around at what you have done and accomplished and focus on that to right your path again.

Michael:

That's too much of an either/or question to answer.

Rob:

That's a yes or no question. Better to flip a coin for that.

bktothefullest:

See above.

Jessica:

See, people? That's a good question. There's no doubt that there's some hard times here. A person with some kind of authority is heavily affecting you, causing you to focus on what you don't have. Maybe you've lost some friends too. But this instability originates by your being influenced by this "larger" person. You're going to have to rise to the occasion and accept your own authority to build self-confidence.

fartburger:

I'm just going to say no.

ziploc:

Anything about swords, medieval knights… maybe Zeppelin? (The Hermit showed up.) Something angry and defiant. Try black metal.

panama:

Again with the yes or no question. Moving on.

J. 10 O' Fly:

It's technically a yes or no question, though it's close to being acceptable.

library_squirrel: N

ow I'm going to break my yes or no rule because this is kind of intriguing. I can't answer about the psychic but I can talk to you about your present disposition, specifically feeling that there's a curse. There is definitely some darkness. You're dwelling on the past instead of looking at a vibrant chance to do something new for yourself. You have the capacity to change that, to start new things. It's going to require you to literally reverse your train of thought.

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brian isos:

The future is unknown, but here's what you can do to make this the success you hope it will be. This has to do with financial affairs. Pay attention to how it's funded. Go straight in, boldly, even if it seems scary or you shouldn't say something. Don't hold back. Put yourself out there. Accept the criticism and accolades to come.

captain howdy:

Seven of Pentacles says work really hard and stay on course. Page of Swords says go ahead and act aggressively and exercise and do sports, anything activity-based. Five of Wands says recognize there will always be something that's telling you to quit. That's never going to go away. If you follow through with all this you will succeed.

travel course:

At the moment you're spending too much time looking over all the possibilities and trying how to make it all work. You're thinking about too many things. You may have some fears of traveling, too. You need to recognize that this is a gift and exciting and accept it. Go for it.

Wow. OK, we're done. This was intense.