Forget the Soapbox

From the Tarot de St. Croix, the Magician, and from the Archetype Cards, the Rebel:

Lisa de St. Croix uses Rumi, the Sufi mystic, to represent the Magician. What a fantastic choice; here's a man whose poetry was written through his intense connection to the Divine. The Magician uses the resources at hand and his will (focused energy) to manifest his goals. This involves way more than wishing or positive affirmations, it involves action too. He reminds me that I have a huge role in the web that I weave which is my life. The Rebel is most likely a nudge for me to mind my manners while I'm with my extended family. Very few of them will share the same ideas I do about politics, religion, etc. I need to remember why I am here - to celebrate a family member - not to get on my soapbox. I have a choice of creating a wonderful weekend or a conflict-filled one.