Instructions: All you need to discover all that's in store for you in the coming 12 months is this feature and a pack of ordinary playing cards*. Simply shuffle the pack and pick a card - any card! Then look it up below... You only have one go, so concentrate hard as you make your choice. After you've discovered your destiny, try it on your friends and see what 2009 holds for them too!
* If you don't have a pack of cards to hand, just close your eyes and see what card pops into your head, Then look it up below….
Ace of Hearts - A very busy year is ahead of you. An important relationship is about to begin - one that you'll initiate - or that a baby will be born to you or someone close to you.
Ace of Clubs - This year, you go in search of knowledge. You could choose to go on a course related to writing, computers, communications or teaching. Or you'll be starting a new job.
Ace Of Diamonds - You need cash and you're going to do all you can to get it this year. This card signifies a new job, which will enable you to get out of your financial rut.
Ace of Spades - This is a year of great change, when you begin to live your life differently. Secrets are uncovered and, although this may be difficult at first, it'll be for the ultimate best.
Two of Hearts - This is the lovers' card and highlights romantic relationships. You learn a lot about love this year - about what and who you want - and this becomes central to your existence.
Two of Clubs - In the next 12 months, you learn how to live and work in harmony with others. Sharing your thoughts and ideas and learning to communicate are the key issues.
Two of Diamonds - The year ahead will focus on your financial arrangements, business deals and business partnerships. It's a brilliant time to cash in on your talents, so go for it!
Two of Spades - This year, you'll learn the value of being with others. "Co-operation" and "respect" are key words. You also learn that sometimes the only way to succeed is through compromise.
Three of Hearts - 2009 will be a year of experimentation with love, sex and friendships. There could be some confusion and you may need to make a big decision regarding relationships.
Three of Clubs - Your mind will go into hyper-drive this year! You're capable of doing several things at once and may take on extra work. This card is linked with writing, so get scribbling!
Three of Diamonds - It's decision time! What do you want from life? Money? Love? Both? Which is more important. The answer to these and other questions will arrive in 2009...
Three of Spades - It seems you're torn between being practical and wild. You need to express yourself, but certain folk may not like it: if you don't do it though, you could be sorry.
Four of Hearts - This is the marriage card and suggests you'll be wed before your next birthday! If you're married, your relationship becomes more stable: you may even have a baby.
Four of Clubs - 2009 will be a time of inner peace and immense satisfaction for you. Love, work and money matters are all destined to go well if you can avoid narrow-mindedness.
Four of Diamonds - You become increasingly sure about what you want this year. If you've been short of cash recently, you can breathe a sign of relief because all that's about to change.
Four of Spades - This will be a great year, especially when it comes to your health, home-life and work. Hard work will bring many rewards and enable you to lay foundations for the future.
Five of Hearts - A change of heart is indicated. This is the card of divorce and separation. Travel is a strong possibility, as is moving house, a change of lifestyle and making new friends.
Five of Clubs - A change in your thinking and behaviour occurs this year. You become restless and seek new experience through travel. By the end of 2009, you're a new person.
Five of Diamonds - This card tells you that before your next birthday, you'll be living in a different place, doing different work and may even be ensconced in a new relationship.
Five of Spades - This is the strongest travel card and suggests one or more changes of residence. Your restlessness and desire to change will make this year one huge adventure. Good luck!
Six of Hearts - In 2009, you'll learn how to become more responsible and how to compromise in order to maintain balance in your close relationships. This will give you a solid foundation.
