((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell. Seven of Wands, Queen of Pentacles, Temperance.))

Defensiveness. Hospitality. Discretion.

“WELCOME TO THE 2017 EDITION OF DEFEND YOUR GIFT!!!”

For those of you new to this game, it goes a little something like this:

Smiling adult daughter holds out beautifully wrapped box, “This one is for you, Mom. Merry Christmas!”

Mother smiles, takes box, “Thank you, dear.” and begins opening the present.

Box is open, revealing well-chosen, thoughtful present (i.e. warm, water-proof, flexible shoe-boots – Ducks, actually – specifically chosen to be slip-resistant on Chicago winter streets) chosen very specifically for a woman who rode the city bus every single day. “They’re ugly. I will never wear them.” 

And we’re off!! Holiday Court is now in session! DEFEND! YOUR! GIFT!

“But Ma, they’re for when you take the bus. Look how flexible they are (holding shoe, bending it back and forth). They’ll be good in the rain, or the snow, if it’s icy……”

“Take them back. I already have boots.”

“Yes, but they are heavy, they are not flexible and you have already fallen twice this winter. With these, you won’t have any of those problems.”

“I wouldn’t be caught dead in those shoes.”

“If you wear them, you won’t be found dead on the sidewalk because you slipped on the ice!”

OKAY! GOT IT? GOOD!!

Now forget all about it because you will NOT be doing that this year!

Resist the urge to defend yourself; do not allow the ingratitude of others to take the warmth out of your hospitality. Do not allow dissatisfied people to suck the joy from your own appreciation. Find the balance withing yourself to discern the genuine battles worth fighting (there will be no hate speech in your home, as an example) from the petty squabbles worth ignoring (if someone doesn’t care for Diet Coke, they can drink water – nothing to argue about). 

And if anyone doesn’t like the present you give them, say “No problem.” and take it back with a smile, knowing you will never need to buy that person a present EVER AGAIN. 

This is your holiday season – enjoy it on your own terms, and do not allow anyone else to hold your happiness hostage. 

 

 

“Well, thank goodness that’s over.” Barbara Moore

((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))

There is no going back – it is over.

Pick yourself up, brush yourself off, take a hot shower, get to bed early.

Tomorrow is another day, and you will have a great deal of work to do.

Just move along – there’s nothing left to see here.

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“An opportunity can disappear as quickly as a thought.” Barbara Moore

((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))

EYES FRONT!!! OPPORTUNITY CAN SPRING UP AT ANY MOMENT!!!

Your thoughts and ideas have potential but they cannot actualize themselves. If you have an idea, do not waste valuable time or energy; make a plan, make waves, make it happen.

Good luck, and Goddess bless!!

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“Being perfect is to be in constant motion, for you must adjust to the ever-changing currents of life in a perpetual balancing act.” Barbara Moore

(The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))

Welcome to Tuesday with another timely Mercury Retrograde (MRx) message:

Seek your center!

• Before you decide.

• Before you speak.

• Before you act.  

Temperance (defined here as  balance from within expressed without) is always worth striving to achieve but seldom easily attained, and almost impossible to maintain – we are still only human after all. MRx will not make this task any easier but alas, we must keep trying.

Be kind today (and every day), start with your self and push it forward. The better your own center, the lighter your struggles – although it may not always quite feel like it. 

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“There is something about the power of love that lets us believe that anything is possible, if only we were with the right person.” Barbara Moore

((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))

REMINDER: Mercury Retrograde (MRx) is in full effect. Patience isn’t just a virtue, it is a lifesaver!

The Lovers open the first week of December with love to spare…but that is not the same as having the answers you need, or knowing how to find them.

Take this energy and use it in all communications; speak and listen with love and kindness (absolutely everyone is dealing with MRx – whether they know it or not). This is your best chance to avoid holiday angst pitfalls otherwise heightened by this MRx turn.

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((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))

Diligence. Preparation. Balance.

…And with that, it is December.

If you have not been working on your holiday preparations, this is the time to make a plan and get to work. The energy is right, and there is no time like RIGHT NOW!

REMINDER: Perfect is a concept not an actuality; do not get caught up in this myth with holiday prep.

And as always, please enjoy the weekend!!

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“He makes miracles happen when others see no possible way.”  Barbara Moore

((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))

Workload seem impossible? Not for this king!!

Draw from this energy, use it to your advantage – it is here to serve you.

Don’t dawdle – King of Wands does not hang around with his hands in his pockets – this energy is here today and gone tomorrow.

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“The problems will continue to exist, but you’ll be able to see them with different eyes.” Barbara Moore

((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))

This message is loud and clear: 

TAKE A BREAK!

End of transmission.

Be kind to yourself; you deserve it and it’s important.

Be happy, safe and well – and be rested.

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“The sheer strength of will and passion to set any plan he desires into motion.” Barbara Moore

((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))

The holidays are full of passions projects:

• Decorating (What a lovely tree!)
• Caroling (So much fun!)
• Present-ation (Glitter and bows!!)
• Baking (COOKIES!!)

This holiday season, spend your time doing the things you enjoy, sharing your passions with friends, family, and loved ones.

ENJOY!!!!!

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