A month or two ago I was getting about 40 sales a week, sometimes more. Now I’m down to about 20 sales a weeks, give or take.
So where did my eBook sales go?
This sounds like a question for my Tarot cards.
And would you know it? The moon’s going to be full soon, so I took that opportunity to infuse my Tarot cards with some cosmic lunar energy.
How?
I put them outside.
Now that the cards are warmed up (or in this case cold with condensation on them now that they’re inside) I think we can get an accurate reading.
Since we’re dealing with something that’s lost – my eBook sales – I’ve decided to employ the Lost Items Spread.
So where did my eBook sales go?
This sounds like a question for my Tarot cards.
And would you know it? The moon’s going to be full soon, so I took that opportunity to infuse my Tarot cards with some cosmic lunar energy.
How?
I put them outside.
Now that the cards are warmed up (or in this case cold with condensation on them now that they’re inside) I think we can get an accurate reading.
Since we’re dealing with something that’s lost – my eBook sales – I’ve decided to employ the Lost Items Spread.
Ideally this 7-card spread will help you find, you guessed it, something that’s lost. Will it help me in this case? Let’s find out.
1st Card: Nine of Cups
The first card usually refers to the direction north, and generally gives you a good idea if your item is or isn’t in that direction.
In this case I think it’s telling me that I’m wishing for success. The Nine of Cups is often thought of as a ‘wish’ card, and since I’m wondering where my sales are (which is another way of saying I wish I had some) this is probably helpful.
In this case I think it’s telling me that I’m wishing for success. The Nine of Cups is often thought of as a ‘wish’ card, and since I’m wondering where my sales are (which is another way of saying I wish I had some) this is probably helpful.
2nd Card: Five of Wands (Reversed)
This card shows you if your item is to the east or not. Since there are very few Amazon stores in Asia I’m not sure how this can help me.
The card I have shows some youths fighting or practicing with some sticks. Since it’s coming up reversed it’s showing me that there’s an ending to hostilities, which in my case would be a lack of sales. This is great news!
The card I have shows some youths fighting or practicing with some sticks. Since it’s coming up reversed it’s showing me that there’s an ending to hostilities, which in my case would be a lack of sales. This is great news!
3rd Card: Queen of Cups
The third card refers to the south and your item’s location in relation to it when you’re using this spread. Here I have the Queen of Cups, and that tells me that focusing on the emotional well-being of others is a great way to find my sales.
Jeez, I should probably have a little more regard for those visiting my site. It could be that more love needs to be radiated, and less hate. Hmm.
Jeez, I should probably have a little more regard for those visiting my site. It could be that more love needs to be radiated, and less hate. Hmm.
4th Card: Six of Swords (Reversed)
Yep, this card will tell you what lies to the west. In my case it’s showing a reversed Six of Swords, which usually means that no matter how much you want to escape your current situation there’s just no getting away from it.
Boy, I better get used to crummy sales, huh?
Boy, I better get used to crummy sales, huh?
5th Card: Temperance (Reversed)
This 5th card is telling me what the current situation is in regard to my lost sales. This is not the card I want to see.
A reversed Temperance card is telling me I’ve got a serious imbalance on my hands. This could be due to a lack of planning, or judgment. Obviously I have to correct that imbalance, but right now I’m not even sure what it is.
My perma-free sales are way down, so that’s what it could be pointing to. Sales of Books 2 and 3 are way off as a result.
A reversed Temperance card is telling me I’ve got a serious imbalance on my hands. This could be due to a lack of planning, or judgment. Obviously I have to correct that imbalance, but right now I’m not even sure what it is.
My perma-free sales are way down, so that’s what it could be pointing to. Sales of Books 2 and 3 are way off as a result.
6th Card: The Chariot
This card is offering you advice on how to find your item, or in my case those lost sales. It’ll take some careful interpretation of the cards to discern its meaning, and in this case it couldn’t be more true.
The Chariot is always a tricky card, but it is a positive card. The sky is golden, showing that success is a given.
We also know The Chariot is being guided by divine or celestial inspiration from the stars it shows, and also the priest’s crown. And yet at the same time it’s being pulled on earth by two opposing Sphinxes, both of which reveal mysteries and problems that might not be revealed.
So what the hell does this mean?
It would seem the Fates and Muses are on my side, but I have a feeling it’ll still be some time before those lost sales are found.
The Chariot is always a tricky card, but it is a positive card. The sky is golden, showing that success is a given.
We also know The Chariot is being guided by divine or celestial inspiration from the stars it shows, and also the priest’s crown. And yet at the same time it’s being pulled on earth by two opposing Sphinxes, both of which reveal mysteries and problems that might not be revealed.
So what the hell does this mean?
It would seem the Fates and Muses are on my side, but I have a feeling it’ll still be some time before those lost sales are found.
7th Card: Five of Pentacles (Reversed)
The seventh and final card shows you the outcome of your current search. I was really hoping to get another ‘face’ card with this, but instead I pulled up a reversed Five of Pentacles.
With this final card of the spread you figure out if you’ll be victorious and find what you’ve been seeking; or figure out if you may be defeated in your bid for the item.
The card tells you that you may have so much wealth that you’ve neglected your spiritual side entirely. You’ll never reach lasting happiness if all you do is focus on wealth, as this card indicates you’re doing. This could also be showing a false spiritualism or God, which money often becomes.
Boy, I just wanted to know where my sales went, and now I’m being lambasted by the universe for being a greedy prick.
Tarot cards are magical, and can tell us much. And remember, with this spread the hunt can continue another day.
With this final card of the spread you figure out if you’ll be victorious and find what you’ve been seeking; or figure out if you may be defeated in your bid for the item.
The card tells you that you may have so much wealth that you’ve neglected your spiritual side entirely. You’ll never reach lasting happiness if all you do is focus on wealth, as this card indicates you’re doing. This could also be showing a false spiritualism or God, which money often becomes.
Boy, I just wanted to know where my sales went, and now I’m being lambasted by the universe for being a greedy prick.
Tarot cards are magical, and can tell us much. And remember, with this spread the hunt can continue another day.
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