The Bull in the China Shop - The Prince of Swords

It's not surprising that this card would show itself so close to Christmas. This headstrong, single-minded prince doesn't have a problem with getting the job done even if other people get upset along the way.

As we finish up preparation for our holiday festivities, it's easy to get impatient with long lines at the store, recipes that don't turn out the way we planned, and last-minute changes to our holiday get-togethers.

This prince can also lapse into confusion when things don't go his way. He's so singleminded that when plans go awry, he lacks the flexibility to go with the change in flow.

It's important during this hectic time of year to reprioritize and remind ourselves what the season is really about, and don't sweat the small stuff.