The Rising Tiger

In the timeless interior of a dimly lit automobile the psychic studied you from the passenger seat, exotic, alluring, and still like death herself. The mingling scents of fuel and incense lingered as you grip the leather wrapped steering wheel, praying for the light to change."The future is not fixed.", she said in soft tones. She spoke barely above the rhythmic note of the idling exhaust though her words remained hanging, clear as a choir. "But it is shaped by your choices. The cards reveal only possibilities." She shuffled a freshly opened and decorated tarot deck and drew a card, placing it on the creamy dashboard. "The 'Rising Tiger'. This card symbolizes strength, courage, and transformation. It signifies embracing your wild side and rising above challenges. You’re on the brink of significant change." The classic Nardi wheel vibrated under your humid hands. "What should I do?", you thought to yourself."Trust your instincts." the psychic commanded. "This card urges you to break fre