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Idea. Patience. Conclusion.

WELCOME TO THE WEEKEND!!!

I hope you are warm and well, wherever you are!

The energy this week has been largely about movement, either maintaining momentum or fresh steps, but this weekend is not about movement. This weekend is about mindfulness.

The cards sum it up simply; think it through, be patient, consider the impact on others. We have ideas – some quite good – and though we may need to move less slowly than we might like, we can bring them to fruition with planning and effort. But should we? Will the outcome be a problem for others? Not every victory is welcome.

With your very best interests (and intentions!) in mind, spend your weekend as mindfully as possible – including all your favorite self-care activities . Write down your ideas for review and contemplation (and discussion if you wish to share your thoughts with others). If you find an idea you particularly wish to manifest in your life, think it through carefully, making notes for steps you could take to move forward.  And as always, keep in mind all actions have consequences.

It’s your time – make the most of it. Enjoy the weekend!

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“Get ready and enjoy the ride.” Barbara Moore

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As a card reader, I have always maintained The Fool is the most powerful card in the deck; nothing can happen until he takes the first step – even the Magician must wait for him to get the party started. 

Foolish or courageous – does it matter? 

Getting started is the hardest part; the first step is the most powerful because it takes the most courage. When The Fool appears, we know it is time to take a leap of faith – ready or not, off you go! – no time to look first.

Plenty of time to look on the way down!

Be brave, keep your eyes open, pick your moment, and jump – be amazed at how much easier it is than you thought it would be. Live in this moment of courage, and know that it is not a one time event; you can find this same courage whenever you want it. The Fool is always within us.

CARPE DIEM!!!

The Fool is on the spot – take him and run!!!

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“I can create a universe with this tiny spark.” Barbara Moore

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ZAP! BAM! POW!

Can you feel it?

A buzzing undercurrent just under your skin? The sparks of energy making you antsy?

TIME TO GET MOVING!!!

The Wands are heavily represented this Winter, keeping us warm and motivated as we work on our individual projects. Timing is everything, and Wands are hurrying us along – it really is too easy to hibernate during the Winter – on our pathways of self-improvement. NOTE: If you are not keeping a journal, start immediately; if you are making use of the energy buzzing about, things will happen quickly and you will want to be able to keep track (and likely, reflect upon) many changes.

Good  luck! Keep warm!!

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“Why are you still sitting there? For goodness’ sake, why am I still sitting here? Allons-y!” Barbara Moore

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LOOK WHO HAS ARRIVED!!!!!

All those New Year’s resolutions could use some bolstering – and here She is! The Queen of Wands arrives to give us the BAM! ZAP! POW! to help keep going on our self-improvement projects.

REMINDER: This Queen (and her energy) will not linger – She is always on her way to somewhere else. If you want to make good use of this powerful get-it-done energy, you must grab your bag and get going.

HANG ON TO YOUR HAT!!

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“The shadowy secret of this card is that tens are endings.” Barbara Moore

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We start the new week with realization: if we have everything we want, then what?

Take a good look at the characters in the card; they have everything, they should be happy – and yet, even the dogs look pensive. Why? Because this is not actually the happily-ever-after; this is the learn-to-appreciate-the-now moment – and they do not realize it yet.

TAKEAWAY: Appreciate everything you have RIGHT NOW. Live in the moment – take pictures, make scrapbooks, journal your thoughts, feelings, and gratitude. Later, as The Wheel moves you to a new time and place, you may draw from those memories.

Enjoy the day – the week will take care of itself. 

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Disappointment. Defense. Manifestation.

Welcome to the first weekend of the  New Year – how are those resolutions going?

Yeah. Mine, too.

That brings us to the cards: The struggle is real. It is a struggle with ourselves – our own disappointment, our own doubts, our own defensiveness. Yes, the struggle is very real.  But here is the good news; looks like we might be winning!

Yes, I know, it feels like hanging on by our fingernails but that is okay because – now get this bit – we ARE hanging on, and that is the important part right now.

I know it may be hard to see the forest for the trees right now but as we know, we must trust the process. Our resolutions are not magic bullets, they are goals (usually difficult goals, long-term commitments) and if we are honest, opportunities to learn some things about ourselves (important, not necessarily flattering, things).

We can do this. We will do  this. We are doing this.  

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If the Ace of Cups gives us license to follow our hearts, The Moon lights the pathway. Our dreams constantly reveal us to ourselves, if only we can catch the glimpse of truth hidden there.

TAKEAWAY: Our subconscious is powerful, and it effects our daily lives in a myriad of ways. Look inside yourself, see yourself rather than the self you project to others – that is immaterial in every sense – and know you. To know you is to love you, so give it a try. And as always, The Moon will be there to help…even when you cannot see Her.

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“Humans are not often found in this state of perfect grace and balance.” Barbara Moore

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Love is a many splendored thing…..

….and an extraordinary pain in the ass!!

The true beauty of this Ace is the potential; your heart is full and you canNOT wait to share it – pouring it into people, projects, events, whatever – no matter the cost to yourself. And that is the warning here.

The cup may overflow but it is not bottomless; this beautiful energy is fleeting – it should certainly be used but not squandered. No matter how full your heart may feel right now, if you give away yourself and your power, you will regret it. – and that would be a terrible waste of this Ace.

TAKEAWAY: Follow your heart but take your brain with you; know when to say when. There is no good outcome for you if you give ’til it hurts – you cannot pour from an empty cup.

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You may find yourself feeling burdened; you have a great deal to do, maybe not as much time as you would like to accomplish the tasks at hand, and you do not know where to start. What to do???? Take a good look at the card above; her bundle is well-organized and ready for travel. She may feel the weight but it is not stopping her from moving forward; she had a plan before she started.

STEP ONE: GET ORGANIZED!!

Take a quick inventory; are all the task actually your responsibility? How many of them should be (or could be) handled by others? Co-workers? Spouses? Amazon delivery drivers? 

STEP TWO: DELEGATE!

An offer to assist should not have been allowed to turn into an assumption of responsibility; any tasks that are not actually your own should be immediately returned to the rightful party. If you feel you are “letting down” anyone, apologize and renew your offer to assist while the rightful owner takes the lead.

STEP THREE: PRIORITIZE

For the tasks that remain, organize them by priority and time sensitivity. BE HONEST: not every task is the highest priority of right now. Assess them accurately, create realistic deadlines, and get moving.

There will always be too much to do; decide for yourself the very best ways to get them done.

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