“Just because you can, does not mean you should.” The Universe
((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))
Be confident you can accomplish whatever you commit to do.
Know your own strength. Appreciate your own power.
Understand you will be responsible for the outcome.
BE MINDFUL: Always keep in mind, “because you can” is not at all the same thing as “because you should.” You are not meant to follow through on every impulse or publish every thought. Great power comes with great responsibility, and heavy is the head which wears the crown. Choose wisely.
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The importance of balance cannot be overstated; it is the key to every happiness. Make balance your priority, and everything gets a little easier – not all at once but certainly over time. This will be particularly important in the rather near future so let us get started this holiday season – no time like the present! – with reasonable expectations, more joy in the small things and less pressure for grand gestures.
Everything (and I do mean EVERYthing) is a process; be patient with yourself as well as others – we are in this together!
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“If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger.” Barbara Moore
“I sure hope so.” Julianne CeCe
((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))
OK – this message comes through loud and clear – big events, sudden changes, no looking back. Recent cards have indicated change was on the horizon and now it is upon us. Decisions we make right now will make all the difference.
REMINDER: The Tower speaks to unavoidable disruption. Your only choice when it occurs: will you jump or will you fall?
If you have been preparing (as we have been discussing ad nauseum in this space), you are ready to jump with an eye towards controlling your landing (as much as you are able).
Be brave.
GERONIMO!!
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If holidays preparations are not underway at your house, this weekend should be your kick-off; make your lists and check them twice! Santa Claus is coming to town!
Oh, if only!
I know the holidays can be full of anxiety but they do not need to be; the cards above suggest you turn your desire for happy holidays into a celebration of traditions rather than shopping sprees. Let the anticipation of the holidays be more about the joy of spending time with friends, family, and loved ones, and less about boxes with gift receipts in their lids. To that, spend some time this weekend considering the following plans:
Holiday cookies: If you enjoy baking holiday cookies, consider doubling your batches and giving them as gifts to neighbors, co-workers, etc. The joy you experience when baking the cookies will spread when you share them.
Small gatherings: If you enjoy entertaining, invite people in for seasonal drinks and treats – mulled wine, hot chocolate, chocolate spice cookies, fruitcake. (NOTE: not all fruitcake sucks, high quality fruitcake is delightful and may likely by found at your local bakery.)
Share stories: Many people write “Christmas Letters” rather than cards for the purpose of catching-up with people (read bragging about their kids/grandkids/etc.) but consider instead sharing a family story. Your letter, less about bragging and more about memories, telling a happy holiday story such as baking with Nana, or lunch under the tree at Marshall Field’s (a particularly Chicago memory but I am sure your town has its own special holiday places and events), shares not only your life but also your holiday spirit.
Movie night: Show your favorite holiday movie – I like Christmas in Connecticut, The Man Who Came To Dinner, The Bishop’s Wife – to some close friends and family. Serve homemade popcorn!
See the lights: People are putting up decorations and lights; take a few detours at night to enjoy the spectacles.
ENJOY!: Decide to enjoy the holidays. Decide to be happy with the many blessing you have in your life.
“He does not either have to shoot me now!” Daffy Duck
((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))
GOOD NEWS: This is a good time for complete commitment to swift action.
BAD NEWS: This is a bad time for acting on impulse.
Do not be fooled; impetuous action is your enemy at this time. The moves you make now will have lasting effects, and you cannot unring a bell. If you err here, clean-up will be long and arduous.
TAKEAWAY: BEWARE CAPRICIOUSNESS! If you have made a mindful decision, now is a good time to put it into action but DO NOT double down on faltering plans already in motion – read your landscape, know your route, move forward.
DAMN THE TORPEDOES! FULL STEAM AHEAD!!
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“I could not have made a better choice.” Barbara Moore
((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))
You’ve made your choice, time to live with it. Enjoy!
But just in case it turns out you have made a choice that was not what you thought it would be, keep in mind nothing stays the same – everything changes – so table any disappointment you may experience.
Patience is both a virtue and a strategy – use it!
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“The misuse of tools can lead to a mickle mess.” Barbara Moore
((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))
“You’re not bleeding. It’ll be fine.” The Management
The current monkey wrench in the works is certainly bothersome but no one is going to die because of it so we shall count our blessings, and move it along.
And as always, knowing is always better than not knowing.
Make your decisions accordingly.
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“In this moment, all possible futures exist – until you pick one.” Barbara Moore
((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))
The World may very well be your oyster but only if you have the courage to make decisions. That’s it, no big reveal – it’s all down to you.
REMINDER 1: Nothing stays the same; current options will not always be available.
REMINDER 2: Not choosing is also a choice!
Make your own choices as you see fit but do not be surprised if others grow tired of waiting for you; do not allow either impetuousness or analysis paralysis to degrade your options. You are not the last to know what needs to be done, so get to it.
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Alas, despite my best efforts, there is no sugar-coating this reading, and I have come to understand why it is okay; truth is, we are currently having some difficulties, and it is not in our best interests to pretend we are not.
HOWEVER, we do not need to make them the centerpiece of the holiday table.
In an effort to enjoy the holidays, do your very best to keep a sense of humor while ignoring japes, jests, and barbs you suspect are meant to be hurtful – bait is only useful if you rise to it.
The following is reprinted from a previous entry but I think it serves as useful guidelines this year as well:
Be realistic: Do the best you can but don’t get carried away – a butter sculpture of the First Thanksgiving is not necessary and will not be missed.
Don’t sweat the small stuff: Rolls burned? Throw them away and don’t worry about it. Spoons on the wrong side of the plate? Let it go.
Be patient: Forgive yourself and others for transgressions; let old wounds and barbed remarks pass without notice – they don’t serve you and you don’t need them.
Relax: Putting pressure on yourself and others is a sure way to ruin a holiday.
ENJOY: You are meant to enjoy this time with family and friends so do just that – enjoy!
*Thanksgiving holiday refers to the National holiday in the US; but the sentiments may be applied to any holiday, worldwide.
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