I would like to know what the tea leaves say about our future. Your help is truly appreciated.

-- Sincerely, B.

Dear B.,

Thanks for writing to me with your question. As I tuned in to you and your partner and focused on your tea leaf reading, the image that appeared in the leaves was the sailing ship. The leaves were near the rim of the cup, which gives your reading an extra dose of "good luck" or positive energy.

The sailing ship in this reading means that things are definitely "taking off" or "on the move" in your romantic relationship. Whatever is to come in the next few months, you'll definitely find yourself at a different "place" in your life pretty soon. The sailing ship is an image which turns up when it's time to make a change, time to enter into a glorious adventure based on personal qualities like love, faith, and a sense of spiritual discovery.

Sometimes the sailing ship marks an actual geographical move, but in your reading, its emphasis seems to be more on travel. I don't see you having to move even if your partner would receive this new job out of town. But it is possible that you will decide to make some adjustments to your lifestyle and spend part of your week out-of-town with your partner, while you spend the rest of your week in your current location.

The sailing ship is a powerful image that shows us that things can be worked out, solutions can be found. It urges you to surrender to the experience of what is to come without being rigid, stubborn, or close-minded in your own attitude. So rather than say "I'd never move to be with my sweetheart," it's better to keep an open mind. Give things time to unfold. Sometimes, when major change happens, it's a sign that the Universe is encouraging you to grow, to expand beyond your current worldview. Be open to looking at the entire situation a little differently. Keep in mind that a Higher Power may be trying to create new energies in your relationship, energies of greater harmony and flow, even if things seem a little stressful right now. All is working for good here.

Your leaves reveal a tremendous amount of love and affection between you and your partner, and I'd hate to see you abandon that over simple issues of geography, which can be worked out. Sometimes the sailing ship hints that there may be a "surprise solution" involved, events which may unfold in a miraculous, shocking, and wonderful way. So don't fall into fear or panic, because it would appear that your Higher Self and guardian angels are busy carving out a path that can still make this relationship work, no matter what changes might come.

Things should be settled into their new form by the end of March 2005. By then, you may have incorporated a new routine (such as spending part of the week with your honey.)

Even if your partner doesn't get this new job, it's very possible that the two of you will incorporate more travel into your relationship throughout 2005. The sailing ship is encouraging you both to take in new sights, absorb fresh energies, and open yourselves to experiencing exciting new adventures.

In summary, things look good! Just try to remain flexible, open-minded, and focused on what really matters - continuing ahead with a relationship that carries so much love within it.

Best wishes to you and your honey,

---LipstickMystic