The Fruit.

It's ripe, and red and juicy.

This is the season to enjoy fresh fruit. Tomatoes, berries... it's all over right now! Ripe and ready for feasting.

This week the cards want us to pay attention to what is ripe and ready to be enjoyed, whether that is actual food or an opportunity or experience ready to be plucked, as it were.

And here's the thing - that might mean ignoring some long-held plans, at least for the moment.

Think about it:

There's a big difference between strolling through the local farmer's market, grabbing the freshest fruit on offer to take home and make into a pie or tart, and having a detailed meal plan that you create on Sunday morning and stick to religiously throughout the whole week.

The Fruit card scoffs at our modern-day notions of convenience.

The drive-through coffee, the microwave dinners, the same lunch every day pre-packed in matching Tupperwares and stacked in a pile in your fridge.

Instead, this week invites us to slow down and savor every minute of the summery goodness while it lasts (and preserve it in whatever ways we can).

This week say yes to:

• spontaneous plans
• pick-your-own fruit
• strolling through the farmers market
• making your favorite fruit dish

But, what if you're not feeling quite so literal?

Don't worry, I've got you covered.

Keep an eye out this week for things, opportunities, relationships, etc. that seem to have suddenly "ripened" and don't dither before seizing the moment. Even if it means changing plans last minute of blowing something off.

Don't let your plans prevent you from enjoying "what's in season" this week.