The Four of Swords is the Tarot Card of the Week for December 21st to 27th, 2005. This card was drawn while mediating on events that are affecting the planet at the beginning of this time period. This card speaks of rest, contemplation, and quiet preparation. EVENTS SHAPING THIS WEEK'S ENERGY
- Study shows Happiness and Positivity leads to Success in Life
- 14 pound, 3 ounce baby born in Oklahoma (sets record)
- Hurricane Wilma still threatens Mexico, Cuba
- Santa Claus worm hitting Instant Messenging software
- NASA plans to launch probe to Pluto in New Year
- Online Holiday shopping rates highest yet
- New York city transit strike ongoing in bitter cold
- Forefather's Day - December 21, USA
- Winter Solstice - Yule, Alban Arthuan (Northern Hemisphere)
- Summer Solstice - Litha, Alban Heruin (Southern Hemisphere)
- Christmas Eve - December 24th
- Christmas Day - December 25th
- Boxing Day - December 26th
- St. Stephen's Day - December 26th
- Chanukkah - December 26th and 27th
- Zartusht-No-Diso - December 26th (Zoroastrian)
The Four of Swords is the perfect card to help you to enjoy this festive Holiday Season, no matter which Holy Day(s) you celebrate. It adds a sense of peace and quietude which will help you to relax, hone your intuition, and truly reap the meaning of this blessed season. It is a time of centering, of allowing your body, mind, heart and soul to retreat from the regular beta-heavy active world, inviting you to approach the world in a more relaxed and yet powerful state of being. When we allow ourselves to be still, to feel the inner messages and nuances sent to us by our Higher Selves, we experience the true joy and love of this special time of Year. It is a time of taking things easier, but not in a lazy or slothful way - rather, the energy is easy due to love and refinement. We are at our best, when we allow our Souls to shine through our lives. Although this season is often associated with frantic last minute gift shopping, especially in the Western world, it can also be a time of thankful and deliberate action: especially acts of kindness and relaxed goodwill. Try it, you will enjoy this season much more, if you allow your inner being to guide you.
The Four of Swords urges you to step back from stressful situations, to examine your own part in things: your motivations and your intent. It calls you to review just who exactly you are, to explore your roots and acknowledge your lineage. It also calls you to prepare for the future, the New Year. To tie up loose ends, come to terms with where you are right now, and to decide where you intend to go in the coming New Year of the Dog, 2006. Take time each day to spend at least a few moments alone, to make your plans, feel your Spirit and listen to that still small voice inside. If you can do this, this Holiday Season will be a very special one for you and yours! Many Blessings for a very Happy Holiday!!
