Saint Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. I love the green shamrocks, the corned beef and cabbage, and the general sense of joy and … well, mischief! It began as a Christian holiday, and became an official feast day in the early 1600’s. The lines have been blurred somewhat over the years, and now it is seen as a celebration of Irish culture.

The story of Saint Patrick is an interesting one. Born to a wealthy family in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped into slavery and sent to Ireland. He escaped, returned to Britan and studied to be a priest. In 432 he returned to Ireland, as a Bishop, to save the Irish people. He became the champion of Irish Christianity.

Today we know St Patrick’s day as shamrocks (and shamrock shaped cakes and cookies), green beer, the serving of corned beef and cabbage, and parades. It is a day of lightness and celebration.

If you have Irish ancestry, this is a good day to connect with it. If you are not Irish, it is still very easy to get caught up in the celebration and sharing of food and drink. It is a time to put our worries aside and honor life.

I drew a card from the Tarot to see what this Saint Patrick’s day means for us. I drew the Six of Pentacles. Considering the role that Saint Patrick played with the Irish people, this is a very representative card. It speaks of balance, of sharing of our resources, of being sensitive to other peoples needs.

Who are you sharing your prosperity with? Who are you mentoring? Who are you being mentored by? In what way can you be more sensitive to those around you?