Get a Little Rest

Today’s message is from the Tarot of Dreams by Ciro Marchetti. 4 of Swords. Get some rest. The holidays are upon us and your house might be filling up with people. Maybe you have children who are home from college or from serving our country in the military; you might be cooking a big dinner Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and everyone is coming. The house is going to be hot. The table is going to be crowded. Something will go wrong, a burned pie, spilled wine, the cat gets out. You can handle this, but if you are going to pull it off you need to be serious about self-care over the next three days. If you can, get to bed at a reasonable hour. Shut off your devices (I know, but do as I say, not as I do). If you feel wired during the day, a short walk in the brisk air will help you clear your head and keep your temper in check. Take five minutes out of the whirlwind of cooking and cleaning to sip some tea and read a chapter in your book. Try to sleep in your bed tonight; don’t pass out at the dining room table wrapping presents. Christmas is going to come one way or the other and it will still all be wonderful … and cheer up, after this comes cold, dark, restful January 🙂 Have a great day, everyone.