There are many different oracles out there that we can use to empower ourselves. One of my favorites are the “Saints & Angels” oracle cards by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D. (Hay House, 2005). This is, by nature, a very gentle oracle. It is, in essence, wisdom from Spirit, coming through the Saints and Angels.

The messages in these cards are a comfort, as they let us know here on the physical plane that help is always available from Spirit, and that we do not walk alone (however much that may seem at times). Among the voices heard here are those of Guardian Angel, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Agnes of Rome, St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. Bernadette, St. Hildegard of Bingen, St. Michael (the Archangel), Mother Mary, Christ, St. Raphael (the Archangel), St. Mother Teresa, St. Mary Magdalene, and St. Christopher.

The face of the cards shows a keyword at the top, with the name of the energy speaking at the bottom. In between are lovely illustrations that can act as focus for personal meditation. The companion book expands on the meaning of each of the cards.

One of the cards is entitled “Speak Your Truth”. The speaker is St. Bernadette. The companion book expands on the keyword to focus on literally speaking your truth … speaking up, and making your voice known. Give your fears and anxieties about what the reaction to your words will be over to God, St. Bernadette, and your angels. Speak in a lovng way, but speak with integrity. Heaven protects us, and guides out words as we say t hem.

What type of oracle appeals to you? Don’t be afraid to place it in your life, and turn to it in time of need.

The Full Moon for July 25^th, 2010 is in the sign of Aquarius. One thing that we can expect from Aquarius is those “Aha!” moments – moments of inspiration that come at us out of the blue. Aquarius carries the energy of hope and promise – of compassion carried into the future.

Full Moon’s are all about endings and new beginnings – we bring to a close and release that which no longer serves us well. We ready ourselves to bring in new energy, new goals, new projects. With Aquarius, the scope is more of a collective than an individual nature. We are focusing our actions on serving humanity.

We will see fire, passion and a sense of confidence in this Full Moon. We are meant to explore our passions and our talents, and to express them in a way that is beneficial to humanity as a whole.

Be okay if the thoughts that come to you at this time seem a bit, shall we say “unique”. You may not be able to see at this time how they fit into the big picture, but if you find a way to implement them, you will see how they change the big picture for the better.

We must trust that the path we are on is leading us where we need to go. The changes coming to us are ones that will help us redefine our path for this lifetime. The ideas that come to us, and the people that we encounter, act as gateways to a new and very creative way of thinking, acting and living.

As individuals, we can choose to be open to the changes coming to us. We can surround ourselves with like-minded people, and become involved in projects that show compassion and integrity. We can make a difference, a difference that will live on into the future, creating a better, more sustainable future.

I love crystals – when I read in person, I have my clients hold a rose quartz crystal in their hand. This crystal will hold the essence of their reading, and is something that I gift them with at the end of the reading. Rose quartz is all about love, and heart energy.

Other crystals that can aid in healing, or simply in dealing with specific situations/issues are:

Amber: Dispelling negativity and allowing the individual to experience happiness.

Amethyst: Used for calming, it is excellent to use when meditating. It also acts as a gateway for connecting with psychic abilities.

Aquamarine: Assisting the flow of love and compassion.

Aventurine: Helps in dealing with anxiety, and cleanses mental, emotional and etheric bodies.

Carnelian: Helps with memory, acts as a gateway to the creative self, and can be used for protection.

Citrine: Helps to process energy work.

Coral: Used to assist in strengthening ones emotions.

Emerald: Used to assist with both physical and emotional healing.

Fluorite: Used for grounding and concentration.

Clear Quartz: Acts to balance emotions, and protects by dispelling negative energy.

Jade: Assists with relaxation, and helps induce calmness.

Malachite: Assists with bringing in harmony.

Mother of Pearl: Assists in protection.

Picture Jasper: Excellent crystal for both emotional and psychological healing.

Snowflake Obsidian: Helps to provide balance and acts as protection.

Sodalite: Enhances communication.

Tiger Eye: Connects the individual with their own personal power. Helps to ground and center.

Summer is a lovely time - the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, we are out on our patio's bbq'ing, planning vacations, picnics and just plain family time together. I decided to do a reading on how to make the best use of summer's slower flow.

                         The Energy of Summer

1. What do we need to know about summer?
2. How can we best incorporate this into our life?
3. What is the summer of 2010 bringing to us?

The cards that I drew were: (1) the Six of Swords, (2) the Knight of Cups, (3) the Knight of Pentacles. Whew - what a lot of actiont his summer with those Knights!

What we need to know about this summer is that each of us will be going on a journey of personal growth. This is helped along, as it were, by the recent lunar and solar eclipses. Jolts of energy that acted to push us out of our "safe zones" and redirect our lives. This is a time of transition, and we will be seeing things through a new, fresh perspective.

How can we best incorporate this energy into our lives? By allowing ourselves to follow our dreams, to manifest our visions and to pay attention to our dreams, and to our intuitive thoughts.

What is the summer of 2010 bringing to us? We are being told that we will have the opportunity to take the wisdom that has come to us and put it to use in a practical way in the real world. Teaching what we know, in some way sharing what we have learned. Working to create that "safe place" in our lives.

What a wonderful summer we have ahead of us! Enjoy!



 

I just got done reading an excellent blog on meditation techniques related to the Tarot. I found it to be very empowering, and it started me thinking about meditation in general – why we do it, and what we get from it. Meditation is a connection with spirit – whatever form we perceive spirit to take. It allows us to take a time out – a step back, for a few moments, from the everyday concerns and pressures of life.

Meditation allows us to see our lives with greater clarity, which allows us to make better decisions, and reduces the stress we are facing. We can take this one step further and meditate on specific issues, or to manifest specific things that act to enrich our lives. We can use meditation to help us problem solve, and we can use it to help us make the changes we need to make in the best possible fashion.

Through meditation we can learn to live from our hearts, to live in a state of compassion. We can learn to experience joy and peace on a daily basis, and make it an integral part of our lives. We can also learn to access our creative center, and become the people that we are meant to be.

There are many forms of meditation – work with the ones t at appeal to you, and you will see a significant difference in your life.

· Focus on your breathing – follow your breath in and out.

· Work with a mantra of any type.

· In a darkened room, use a candle as a focal point.

· Work with meditative music.

· Taking a moment with your morning cup of coffee to admire the sunrise/sunset, the flowers in your yard, or just to watch the animal life around you.

· Taking a walk in nature – on the beach, in a park, or even around your neighborhood. The key here – pay attention the whatever crosses your path. Remain in the present.

Meditation is a wonderful tool of empowerment. Choose to empower yourself!

All eyes are currently on the Gulf oil spill. BP has stated that they feel that they should be able to have a solution in place by the 27^th of July. I drew three cards to see what we need to know about this solution. The cards drawn, and position definitions, were:

Past: The Emperor

Present: Nine of Swords

Future: Ace of Swords

The Emperor represents, IMHO, two people: US President Obama, and BP CEO Tony Hayward. Both gentlemen have strong positions to defend, and strong organizations to keep on an even keel. Both men are authoritarian figures, strong rulers, and are able to implement the decisions that they make. Both men are responsible for the people that work under them/elected them.

The Nine of Swords describes the chaos (albeit organized chaos) that the Gulf oil spill has generated. (I truly think this should have a bigger name – a “spill” is a glass of milk all over the floor – this much oil over this amount of physical area is way beyond that!) Everyone is worried – about the oil still spewing out, the damage done to the creatures of the ocean and the assorted bird populations, to the wetland areas, to the fishermen who are losing/have lost their livelihood, and to the associated businesses that may well not make it through this. Removing the oil from the ocean is not going to magically return the ocean and its inhabitants to good health. Much fear and anxiety here.

Aces are cards of opportunity. This in itself is a good sign. Aces are intellect and clear vision. They are also cards of communication. President Obama has made it clear t hat BP needs to have more than one backup plan in case the current plan does not work. BP seems to be reaching out and communicating with all individuals and agencies that can give them some help with this situation. We have to remember that this is relatively uncharted territory (underwater oil drilling), BP may have made some poor management decisions,... Read More

The New Moon appears in the sign of Cancer on Sunday, July 11^th, 2010. On this day there will also be a total eclipse of the Sun. Part of the energy that a solar eclipse brings is that of letting go of things/people/issues that have been with us for some time, and are no longer serving us well. This, in turn, makes room for new beginnings. (Side note: Expect lots of energy for the FIFA World Cup on this day!)

The two signs that will feel this eclipse the most are individuals with Cancer or Capricorn rising, or those with Cancer or Capricorn as their Sun or Moon. Total renovation/transformation time here, people! Changes always begin within, but in this case they will be reflected with noticeable physical changes.

Both the internal and external changes within each of us will act as a catalyst for others to see us a bit differently, which means that we can expect changes in all levels of relationship – personal and professional. The changes in our relationships will then act as a catalyst for us to redefine what is important to us, what works for us, where our passions lie, and where we want to place our focus and commitment.

The changes that are coming with this solar eclipse will affect all areas of our life. Our reaction to them will be through our emotional self (Cancer). Because Cancer also relates to intuition and dreams, this is a time when messages that come to us in these areas will be of major importance. As with all eclipses, the caveat is “What is hidden will come to light.” The messages that come to you will bring into the light of day information that is important to the future that you are creating for yourself.

The Aces in the Tarot are cards of potential – potential to work with the energy that is inherent in each of the suits. Aces indicate new beginnings, opportunities that are coming to the Seeker, and the pure energy of each element.

The Ace of Wands carries the elemental energy of Fire. It is all about career, creativity, passion, mindfulness and will. It is the desire for self-growth. The flip side of this Ace shows the Seeker experiencing delays, lack of opportunity, frustration, feeling powerless and power struggles.

The Ace of Cups carries the elemental energy of Water. It is all about intuition, emotions, love and relationship, emotional connections, nurturing and socializing. The flip side of this Ace shows a lack of connection with ones emotions, love that is not reciprocated, lack of love, feelings of insecurity, and not trusting ones intuition.

The Ace of Swords carries the elemental energy of Air. It is all about communications, mental focus, analysis, getting to the truth of an issue, and the use of logical, rational thinking. The flip side of this Ace shows misplaced aggression, lack of logic, a pessimistic attitude, loss of power, and an unwillingness to stand up for ones self, or to fight,

The Ace of Pentacles carries the elemental energy of Earth, It is all about the physical plane, material issues, work, grounding of energy, finances, home, family and resources. The flip side of this Ace shows greed, hoarding, fear of loss, money being paid out, mistrust of opportunities and too much attention to the material things of life.

Always remember that these are cards of potential. To activate their potential, the Seeker needs to take some form of action. The more informed and focused their actions, the better the manner in which the energy will manifest in their lives.

Build it, and they will come!

Webster defines hope as “To cherish a desire with anticipation.”, and “To expect with confidence.” We often feel that we have little hope, or little encouragement in our lives. Where we will find that hope is not outside of ourselves, but within. Int hat spark of Spirit that resides within each of us, we will find hope.

Find the hope within you, and nourish it. Many people and/or situations will act to crush that hope – do not allow this to happen. Keep the hope for whatever you wish to see in your life alive by believing that it can happen, and by believing that you can be part of that happening.

When we have hope, we can handle anything, make our way through anything. Our hopes and our dreams are energies that need nourishing – place your focus, and your intention, on your hopes and dreams.

What are some of the ways in which we can nourish our hopes and dreams?

     1. Honor yourself – treat yourself with respect.
     2. Treat others with the respect that you would like to be treated with.    
     3. Make the conscious choice to look at situations and people in the most positive light.
     4. Listen to your heart – choose to believe that there is hope.                  
     5. Live in the present – be aware of your thoughts, words and actions in the present.
     6. Acknowledge that the thoughts, words and actions that you express in the present create your future.
     7. Align yourself with others that share the same hopes and dreams.       
     8. Know that you are the only person that needs to approve or disapprove of your words and actions.
     9. Learn to... Read More

On July 4^th here in the United States we celebrate our independence from Great Britain. We are a country of, by and for the people. Our freedoms are so inherently a part of us that we take them for granted – for over 200 years it has been this way. We have the freedom to express our opinions (freedom of speech), the freedom to bear arms, the freedom to live where we want, to live how we want, and to be educated to the extent that we want. Many of our people have lost their lives fighting for these freedoms.

On this day, we will attend picnics and family gatherings, watch (or perhaps participate in) parades, and enjoy incredible displays of fireworks set off nationwide. All of this in honor of our heritage, of who we are, and what this country stands for.

I did a short reading on how we can best honor this 4^th of July:

(1) Spiritual Advice – The Moon

(2) Trait that we need to develop – Queen of Wands

(3) Actions that we can take - Two of Swords

The Moon tells us that we need to look closer – that we need to see what may be deceiving us, or how we may be deceiving ourselves (or others). We are also being advised to listen to our dreams, to our intuition, and to act on them accordingly.

The trait that we need to develop within ourselves is that of independence, and of being actively involved in our communities. We need to develop our sense of self-confidence, and allow ourselves to flow with our passions.

The action that we can take to honor our independence is that of not falling into the deceptive tap of trying to define everything – to classify things, to give them a name and, essentially, to create boundaries around them. We need to be able to suspend our judgment, to lose the need for self-protection, and to look for balance in a situation, rather than seeing everything in black and white.

Wishing you all a safe, sane 4^th of July, with wonderful... Read More

What’s in your dreams? It is summer – a lovely time of year, where the pace slows for a moment and we have a chance to enjoy ourselves. The suns is shining, the flowers are reflecting their bright colors and friendly nature, bodies of water are calling us, and we are given the opportunity to live life to the fullest.

We have just passed a partial lunar eclipse, and are headed for a solar eclipse. We are being asked to release attachments to the past, and use our innate/inborn skills and abilities to move into the future – a future that is perhaps a bit different than we thought it might be.

This is a time when we are being pushed to rethink our priorities, re-define our life goals, and be willing to take the (calculated) risk of pursuing them. One of the most important gifts that we have been given in this lifetime is that of dreamtime. Normally we think o dreamtime as being when we are asleep. Dreamtime can also occur when we are in a waking state, but in between full consciousness and sleep.

In dreamtime we are able to shut off the (sometimes limiting) voice of our conscious self and connect with our creative, subconscious self. This is where we receive answers to questions that trouble us during our waking hours. This is where the “Aha!” moments take place. Pay attention to your dreams, and you will be able to create a whole new world around you!

Note the images in your dream, and your reaction to them. In what manner do they relate to your waking life? What colors are predominate, and how do you feel about them? What emotions are you feeling in your dream? What message(s) is coming through to you from your dream? Listen to your intuition, to make best use of dream messages.

Take time this summer to give time to yourself, to further your wishes, your dreams, and your goals!

The lunar eclipse (in Capricorn) occurred this past Saturday, but the energy that this Grand Square brought with it is still strongly with us. While it will at times be disruptive, we can also use it to support us in personal transition and transformation – specifically in developing the qualities within ourselves that we acknowledge as necessary to take us into our future.

That quality might be in claiming our own wisdom – in developing the ability to listen to our inner wisdom, and act on it. A parallel with this is the ability to discern whether outside advice that we are receiving is true, or even if it holds any value or meaning for us if it is true.

That quality might be in accepting our creative nature, and our ability to manifest in our own lives. Here we are talking about having the self-confidence to “own” our own skills and abilities, as well as the courage to face our shadows and “dream the big dreams”.

The nature of this lunar eclipse also asks us to revisit people and situations from the past – whether they come from this lifetime, or from past lifetimes. We can use the qualities that we are developing within ourselves to interact with these energies, to acknowledge them, to understand them, and to incorporate them into our being. As we do this, we essentially release their hold over us, and create the necessary space to experience both a solid present and set the groundwork for a solid future.

What are you looking to create for your future? What are your big dreams? What skills and abilities will you need to make them happen? What do you need to release from your life?

This is a wonderful time for all of us. We can make major moves, major changes, and be supported by Spirit as we do so. Dream the big dreams – and take the small actions that move you forward in achieving those big dreams!

We all, at times, find ourselves in some very dark places. I am talking emotionally dark places here, not physical ones. We have the choice to not walk down a dark alley, to not walk the streets alone after dark, to not put ourselves in places where we don’t feel safe. Emotional dark places are very different, as we often don’t realize how we got there, or how we can put the experience behind us.

This is why we are here as readers – to help you, to the best of our ability, deal with the darker side of life. Sometimes other people act in ways that we just don’t understand, or that hurt us. Sometimes situations come up that we did not see coming. We become overwhelmed, which can lead to feeling a lack of self-esteem and depression.

The first thing you want to ask yourself is “Why am I feeling this way? Why am I feeling hurt? Where is this coming from?” We have to be brave enough to ask these questions, and we have to be brave enough to hear the answers. The answers lie in the shadows of our being – the things that we fear, whether we realize it or not. We have to face them, embrace them, and allow them to become part of us.

You may be surprised at what your shadows represent – where they originated, and how they are currently functioning in your life. The person or situation that took you to your dark place may have nothing to do with what that place means to you – it was simply the trigger that took you there.

As readers, we can help you look at your current situation, help you to put it into perspective, and help you develop actions that you can take to resolve it. We look forward to hearing from you!

Saturday, June 26^th, brings us a unique astrological event – a Cardinal Grand Cross. For the past year or so we have been being prepared for personal growth, to take our place as individuals and walk our talk. We have had our worlds shaken up by the economy, and its far reaching effects into areas such as the real estate and job markets. Some of us have lost our homes, our jobs, and our savings. Even those who have been able to keep a facsimile of their lifestyle going are looking at massive changes in how the operate in both their career and personal lives.

We are all attempting to carve a secure world out of absolute chaos. Things have calmed down a bit the past few months, and life is on a more even, harmonious keel. The cardinal grand cross on the lunar eclipse will shake up our world in ways that we never imagined. We will be forced to release that which no longer serves us well. We will be looking at our shadow sides, and finding ways to incorporate and heal them.

A big thing that we are going to be asked to do is to trust our instincts. There will be more changes along the lines of natural disasters. There will be continued upheaval in the area of power struggles (political and otherwise). How we view government, and the extent that government control reaches into our lives will change. (We need to remember here that if we take away government control, that there will be a huge void if this control is not redistributed somewhere.)

As individuals, and as the human race, we will find ourselves in greater alignment with Mother Earth, and wit the cycles of life and death. We will simplify our lives, and live closer to our truths. We will be looking at honoring and implementing the nurturing/protective nature of feminine power (this applies to both men and women).

It is time for each of us to look into our own souls and see the work that needs to be done.

The Do's and Do Not's of a Psychic Reading
Hello Everyone,

Begin in the industry for the past 11 years. I've continued to encounter things that make me sad. Let's make one thing clear and that is, when you select a reading from a psychic remember you are calling them for a reason. We are here to empower your life and give you guidance that's all. We are not doctors, lawyers or therapists. Treat us accordingly and we will do the
same to you. Just in case you haven't gotten the jist of what I am saying here are some things that both the psychic and the client can do to ensure a great reading.



The DO'S (For The Client)

1.Be Prepared for the reading you are about to receive. Clear your mind from as much junk as you can. This for some can be hard but it is very worth it. You will be amazed at the results of your reading if you do this. To Put It Plainly:Relax

2.Have Your Question/Questions Ready:Whenever you select a reading from a psychic from whatever network you choose to call,
make sure you have your question/questions ready. More importantly make sure that they make sense. Think long and hard about them before calling a psychic because stupid questions warrant stupid answers.

3. Be Specif: When you speak with an advisor remember you are building a relationship. So it's very important for us as psychics to be able be open with you. When you get a reading make sure to open your mouth and talk to us about why you're calling. You wouldn't go to a doctor and say 'I'm sick-fix me' Of course you wouldn't, you would tell the doctor what is wrong with you and they would go from there and hopefully you will no longer be sick. To Put It Plainly-Open Your Mouth!

4. Understand Freewill: Another thing that can help you as a client is understanding free will. If you contact a psychic and they predict the outcome of a situation. They are giving you just that-a prediction. Life can change at the blink of an eye. In Other... Read More

Summer Solstice (the first day of summer) happens on June 21^st, 2010. This is the longest day – and the shortest night – of the year. Different cultures celebrate the Summer Solstice in different ways. The Celtic culture celebrates with dancing and bonfires (to increase the energy of the sun). The Chinese honor Li, their Goddess of Light. In the Druidic culture the Summer Solstice is celebrated as the wedding of Heaven and Earth.

In England thousands will gather at Stonehenge to welcome the sunrise.

The time between spring planting and all harvest has been seen since ancient times as a time to celebrate the earth, the feminine principle, and the light (Sun). The celebration of light is also why bonfires are lit – not only to honor the Sun, but in some cultures as a form of divination – finding truth in the flames. This is a time of renewal and great potential.

Some of the symbols connected with the summer solstice are bonfires (which represent he light and warmth of the sun, and our consciousness, as well as our passionate nature), Salamanders (which represent he elemental nature of Fire), the Oak tree (seen as a holder or vessel for sacred knowledge), daisies (symbolic of youth and innocence), bees and honey (the first full moon in June is known as the Honey Moon).

This is also a time for gathering magical herbs- especially St John’s Wort (at midnight on the Solstice), and for lovers. It is also a time for celebrating water, as it nourishes the crops and encourages them to grow).

Celebrate the Summer Solstice in your own way. Honor the light that shines in your life, the gift of light and warmth that surrounds each of us. What are you thankful for? In what ways can you give back to the Universe for the nourishment and support it has given you? Light a bonfire (safely, please!), or a candle (again, safely please!) and meditate on the flames as they reach skyward!

Chasing A Cloudy Rainbow

Hello Readers,

How are you? I hope well. The subject that I am about to write is not only a touchy subject but one that I have been going back and forth with for a while. The things that I may say might offend some of you but I am not here to help you lick your wounds, I am here to help you become empowered. In this blog writing I am going to talk about one man who not until recently have made me really do a lot of inner work within myself and have also made me confront a lot of my own inner demons. Which is never, ever easy. I am not going to mention his name because that would be rude, I will mention the lessons that I learned, what it taught me and continues to teach me. Now, the guy that had the honor to grace himself into my life was a person I'll call Mr. A I met Mr. A through my best friend with whom he worked with. The first time I met him I must admit I thought he was cute, kinda like Jack Black but better looking with piercing blue eyes. Mr. A and I hit it off well and became what I call party buds. We would only see each other through the occasional party that my friends and I would throw or if my best friend needed a ride from work. Anyway, as time went on we would hang out and have a few drinks and then we would make out. Sounds great right? There was only one actually, two  problems. He was straight and I was gay and two he wasn't into me as I was into him. In my head as we kissed, he was a great kisser. I saw or rather thought in my nutty brain that he and I could have a life together, that soon he would admit to himself and to me his feelings and we would be very happy and content. Thankfully, that never happened and the reason I am grateful for this is because, I have realized that Mr. A and I are on completely different paths with our lives  It never occurred to me that Mr. A was simply experimenting and drunk. Meanwhile, I 'm still hoping that he and I are going to have that deep connection. You... Read More

In the US, the third Sunday in June (June 20^th for 2010) is the day set aside to celebrate fathers and fatherhood. In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers, making the third Sunday in June Father’s Day. In 1972 President Richard Nixon signed the proclamation into law.

Father’s Day is a time when we honor our fathers, and those men in our lives that act in the manner that a father would, whether they are a blood relation or not. Our fathers have a great influence on our lives our lives – during our growing up years, and on into adulthood. Whatever our relationship with them, we honor them out of respect.

The celebration of Father’s Day is less about the gifts that we give than the time that we spend with our fathers. It is about family, time spent together, and family dinners – with our father’s favorite food taking pride of place on the menu!

For those of us that have lost our fathers, it is a time of remembrance. To go through family photo’s, and see through the years all the times that our father was there for us. To light a candle and say a prayer of thanks. To go for a walk somewhere that is dear to us, and allow our memories to come. Perhaps to go to the cemetery, clean the headstone and leave flowers, or perhaps a poem or letter.

However we choose to celebrate this day, we need to do so from our hearts. We need to set aside past hurts, to take time out from our busy schedules and honor one of the major influences in our life. We need to understand that our fathers did the best that they possibly could have done, given their circumstances.

The very best thing that we can do is live our lives to honor our fathers. To reflect the wisdom that they gave us in the most positive, most useful manner.

Happy Father’s Day to all of the fathers out there!

Let’s talk about intuition for a moment. Intuition is many things – it is that tiny voice in the back of our head that will not go away, it is that immediate feeling, walking into a room, that something is either “good” or “bad”. It is signs and images that keep coming up during the day – perhaps even extending into dreamtime. It is the feeling that we must “do something”, without knowing why.

Many lives are saved by listening to and acting on these feelings. If you are about to get on a plane (or any mode of transportation), and feel strongly that you should not do that, then rebook for another flight. Something is wrong, and you are not meant to be part of that wrong.

Intuition can also be the “Aha!” experience that we have in waking hours, or the precognitive vision of an event that is yet to happen. It is someone coming into your thoughts, only to pick up the phone – and there they are! It is having someone come into your thoughts, only to find out that at the time they did, they were in crisis. It is that sense of déjà vu – knowing with a certainty that you have been somewhere, or done something before.

Why do we want to develop our intuition? Because intuitive thoughts come from spirit. They are meant to help us live better lives, to become whole people, and to interact better with all of the forms of life around us. It is our connection to our sub-conscious, which is where all of our answers lie.

What is one way that anyone can develop their intuition? By taking our problems/issues into dreamtime. Take whatever issue/problem you need help with a solution on, and form a short, concise question a bout it. Hold that question n your mind as you go to sleep. You will receive an answer in the form of a dream. Immediately upon waking, write down your dream so that you do not forget it.

All of our answers are already within us – we simply need to access them!

Most of know what our Sun signs are, even if we know nothing else about astrology. There is another factor that is easy to remember, and that says a lot about a person, and how the react to the people and issues around them, and that is the Element connected with their sign. The Elements are Fire, Water, Air and Earth. They are associated with the Sun signs as follows:

Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

The Fire signs are pure power, pure energy, very charismatic, with somewhat of an ego. The Water signs are highly intuitive, very connected with their emotions, keep somewhat to themselves, and are quite compassionate. The Air signs function very much in the mental realm, are intellectual and communicate well. The Earth signs are very grounded and centered, very practical people with an interest in the material world.

Combining the qualities of the element associated with a sign, and the qualities of the sign itself, gives a more balanced look at an individual. Whether you are trying to understand yourself, a family member, a friend, a co-worker or a significant other, this information allows you to stand in their shoes – to see why they make the decisions that they make, to see what is important to them, to see what they need from you, and what they have to offer to you.

How we express the elemental quality of our Sun sign is a determining factor in how we live our life. Expect a Fire person to make decisions quickly and move on – the have no patience with extended processes. Fire signs are impatient by nature, and can tend to be self-centered. Fire signs deal with the world in a very physical manner. Water signs are going to be living by their emotions – making decisions is highly emotion for them. They are also highly intuitive, and have active dreamtimes.

An Air sign could appear to be a cold person at times, as they live... Read More

When a disaster strikes, we are all shocked. Then we try to move ourselves to whatever action we can take. Right now we are facing an environmental disaster – the BP oil spill n the Gulf, the loss of innocent lives, and the vast, seemingly never ending, ecological repercussions. I decided to do a reading on this, to put all of this into some kind of perspective.

For those who would like to view the cards as I am viewing them, the deck that I am using is the “Touchstone Tarot” (by Kat Black). Scans of the cards can be seen at http://touchstonetarot.com.

1. What do we know about this disaster? Temperance
2. What don’t we know about this disaster? Eight of Wands
3. What do we need to know about this disaster? Seven of Wands
4. What actions can we take to help? Hermit

What we know about this disaster is that the “life” of this planet … our environment … is out of balance. How we see our environment, and how we interact with it, is in a state of disconnect. The is a time of walking the middle path, of looking at the larger picture of life as we know it and acting accordingly. Temperance is thought of as a healing card in the Tarot. Healing can be gentle, or it can be seen as a trial by fire. Humankind allowed itself to get out of control, so we are now facing the “trial by fire”.

What we don’t know about this disaster, what is not on a conscious level for us at this time, is that things are going to be happening very quickly. We do not have time to ponder any issues here – we have waited too long already! We need to take swift action to see any form of significant, effective results.

What we need to know a bout this disaster is that we need to stand our ground and protect what is ours. I see this as meaning that the companies responsible for this accident need to be held responsible on all levels, that our government needs to be held... Read More

When I think of what is the most important area of my home, in terms of feng shui, I think about my front door. This is literally where everything enters the house, so I want it to be as strong as I can make it. I want to provide a welcome environment for abundance, blessings, harmony and prosperity. It is through this literal and figurative doorway that we fine-tune the vibration of the energy that enters our home.

Go outside, and view your front door from the street. Is the path to your front door clear? If there are stepping stone, make sure that they are flat, so no one will trip. Move/remove anything that appears to block or constrict the flow of energy to your door. If you have plants on your porch, make sure that they do not block the view of the door, and that they are not “crowding” the space.

Make sure that the front yard in the area of your front door is well maintained, and that it is not a repository for toys, bikes, shoes and any of life’s other necessities. There is a place for these things, but it is not on your front porch. Do any repairs that need to be done. Make sure that your porch is bright and clean – paint it, if necessary.

For a light touch, you might want to think about adding wind chimes, sun catchers, or mobiles of some type (just make sure that they do not take over the porch). You might want to add small statues of some kind – they are there to greet your guests, as well as to protect the house and its occupants from any sort of negativity. These statues can usually be found in any garden or plant store. Hold the statue(s) in your hands before you place them, and think about the energy that you want them to portray. Send that energy into them, and then place them where you would like them to be.

Even if you live in an apartment, or a rented house, do the best that you can to make your front door and doorway hospitable to you and your guests. Intention is a very important, and a very real thing.... Read More

Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States on the last Monday in May.  For 2010 that is May 31^st.  (The date was changed from May 30^th to the last Monday in May in 1968 through the Uniform Holidays Bill, which moved three holidays – Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, and Veterans to Monday’s, in order to create three day weekends.) It is a federal holiday (formerly known as Decoration Day) honoring U.S. men and women who have died in service of their country. It was first enacted to honor the Union soldiers of the American Civil War, and was expanded after World War I.

The gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery are graced with American flags during the Memorial Day holiday. Many families and communities follow this custom for their own family members and friends, decorating graves in local cemeteries with small American flags.

There are several different ways in which Memorial Day is celebrated. There is a national moment of remembrance at 3 p.m. The flag of the United States is flown at half-staff from dawn until noon, local times. Volunteers place flags on the graves at national cemeteries. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars accept donations for poppies. This is also a time for family gatherings and picnics.

They fought for their country, they gave their lives for their country – for our country. Let's take the time on this day to offer a prayer of thanks.

This morning I came across the following article on 57 ancient tombs unearthed in Egypt. http://tinyurl.com/23wkqun What I found very interesting was that most of the tombs held a wooden sarcophagus (with a mummy inside) that was ornately painted. The oldest tombs date back to 2750 BC, the period of Egypt’s first and second dynasties, with 12 of the tombs belonging to the 18^th dynasty.

The mummies from the 18^th dynasty as said to be covered in linen decorated with religious texts from the Book of the Dead, along with scenes featuring ancient deities.

Some of he tombs themselves were decorated with religious text that was thought by ancient Egyptians to help the dead cross over.

The tombs were unearthed at Lahoun, which is located south of Cairo. It sounded to me, reading this article, that the tombs were found largely intact, which is a feat in and of itself. This discovery will shed new light on Egypt’s ancient religions, and, in my personal opinion, may help to validate some things that have already been discovered.

There are some excellent photographs in this article on this an other sites in Egypt, including photographs of sarcophagus, the sites themselves, statues and more.

What an excellent way to look back at ancient times and see how the world evolved as it did!

On Thursday, May 27^th, we have a Full Moon in Sagittarius. As with all Full Moons, we are looking at a bringing some area of our life to a close, so that we have the space to move forward. The Moon is associated with dreamtime, with creativity, and with the connection between our conscious and our unconscious. We are strongly connected at this time to our creative nature, and to our emotional self.

The focus for a Sagittarius Full Moon is that of seeking the truth. The Archer, above all, wants to know the truth of things. This is more than the truth of justice – this is truth as seen in a spiritual light. Wisdom may come in the waking “Aha!” experience, through synchronicity, or through an increased experience in dreamtime. Pay attention to the wisdom that come to you, as well as the imagery through which it is brought. Why a certain image gain your attention? If the image repeats itself throughout the day, or throughout the week, what does this mean to you?

This is a time of intuition – listen to your intuition on a heart level. Act on you intuition.

During a full moon, we are allowed to look beyond the veil, to see what something really means, to see why it is really there. Logic gives way to intuitive/mystic impressions, and to new ways of looking at things.

What in your life are you bringing closure to? What in your life do you need to see the truth about? What in your life are you looking to define? This is the time to do all of these things. Sagittarius helps us to open our minds and see the full potential in everything.