Spirit of the Wheel Oracle Reading 09/09/14

Hello!

Tonight there is a gorgeous full moon outside :) I forgot she was coming, but am so happy to see her again... the month moves so fast - before we know it, it will be the new moon again! In Australia, Ostara is coming... for the Northern Hemisphere,  Mabon is on the way :)

Here is today's reading, using the Spirit of the Wheel Meditation Deck. It's lovely - I find this deck warm, with a soft strength to it. Does that make sense?

I think this reading reaffirms that we are on the right path - that we are being guided by something greater than ourselves - and that they are guiding us through healing and finding our truths.

Grandmother Moon is a lovely supportive energy - we are becoming more connected with our psyche, and becoming used to listening to our inner voices. She is here to let us know we can trust our intuition, and that now is the time to find ways to connect with our higher selves - either creatively - through music, dance, or art, or through a more introspective means like meditation and self-reflection. Perhaps it is time to try automatic writing or taking up oracle or tarot cards :)

The Frog Clan card brings healing and renewal. You may have been going through a hard time, shedding the past or stuff you don't need. Healing isn't easy. It opens old or fresh wounds and cleaning out the gunk can really hurt. It can be really emotional - usually is really emotional - but let yourself cry, let yourself wallow - it is all part of the process.  Take time to connect with water - spend time by water, have a nice relaxing bath when you feel down - even nurture yourself by drinking more water!

The Creator card is a strong card to end with - it deals with manifestation of your dreams and connecting with the Great Spirit. Consider your faith in the Divine or how you conceptualise yourself in this universe - where do you belong, and where do you want to be?? Check your goals and how your plans are guiding you further towards your dreams.

Here are the actual meanings for the cards:

~ Grandmother Moon ~

Keywords – self-reflection, inner rhythms, intuition

Prophecy – Trust your instincts when it comes to matters of the heart. Just as Grandmother Moon moves through different stages to complete her cycle, you, too, can learn to follow the natural rhythms of your own body.

Take a look at your life. Are you at the seed stage of a relationship or project? If so, call upon the energies of Grandmother Moon to help you see it through to completion. Now is the opportune time for you to explore your body’s own natural rhythms.

If you are working in a creative field, discover your peak productive moments by becoming one with the creative powers within you. Your psychic abilities are strengthening now so pay close attention to the messages around you. Grandmother Moon offers the gift of self-reflection. Take the time no to delve into your inner self so you can learn to make the most of your natural creative rhythms.

Prayer – I take the necessary time to learn of my body’s natural rhythms. I honour you, Grandmother Moon, for teaching me to become one with the creative power within me.

~ Frog Clan ~

Key words – cleansing, release, healing

Prophecy:  In this overwhelming time, the Frog Clan card symbolises the feeling of swimming against the current. When we are working against our own nature and allowing past worries to build, we need the Frog Clan to aid in clearing away the heavy emotional baggage. In this state of high stress, even the simplest obstacle seems magnified. Release the Pressure and heal yourself on all levels. Let the flow of tears wash away your pain and leave you feeling cleansed.

The Frog Clan focuses on the healing that is needed by you or someone close to you. By being empathetic and allowing others to freely express their feelings, you can offer the support they need. Never underestimate the power of compassion.

Frog Clan teaches us to connect to the healing powers of water, which is the emotional flow within our lives. If the flow is famed up then we begin to feel the pressure building within us. Allow your emotions to flow freely and encourage the same in others.

Prayer: Through the gift of the Frog Clan I learn to connect with the healing aspects of water. Within the flow I learn to freely express my emotions and cleanse away any negativity. I offer compassion in myself and to others. For this, my spirit is stronger.

 ~ Creator ~

Keywords – awareness, co-creation, change

Prophecy – the Creator card brings a period of examining your faith and your values. There is a strong desire for change and redirection in your life. Here, you are given the gift of awareness. A hidden truth may be revealed to you, or a new understanding unveiled to you in the near future. This newfound information will bring about necessary changes. Connect with the oneness of Great Spirit through your prayers and beliefs. Co-create the hopes and dreams you have envisioned by experiencing change, and letting go of whatever is no longer serving your highest good. The Creator card is a gentle reminder that if you have faith in Great Spirit and yourself, you can overcome any obstacle towards change. Having faith in the great mystery allows the necessary changes to unfold.

Prayer – With the greatest of honour I open myself to the complete truth of who I am. I trust, Great Spirit, that you will assist me on my path. Help me to build my dreams and develop my potential for the higher good.

Will you come? Do you dare?

~ Ariadne ~

In the deepening twilight
She stands
Just inside the entrance
To her cave, ...
Beckoning

"Come," she softly calls
"Follow me."
"But I'm afraid," you tell her
"I fear I will be lost in there
"And they say that there are Minotaurs."

You peer into the labyrinth
Behind her
The twisting passages
Winding away
To nothing....

Out here the familiar world
Crashes on.
The Sea of Sexism,
the City of Doom.
She lifts her proud dark gaze in scorn
" 'Tis there one meets the Minotaur."

In the shadow gleams her crescent crown
A snake stirs at her breast
And in her hand she holds the Thread
Unravelling a strand
And offering...

Will you come
Oh my sister
Will you come?

From Ariadne's Thread: A workbook of Goddess Magic, by Shekhinah Mountainwater

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Angels and Goddesses interactive oracle reading 1/09/14

Long time, no see?!

I've been off doing other things of late, doing some inner exploration which you will see in some other blog posts I've yet to type up. But it has been a long while since my last interactive oracle reading that I decided to do one today.

I chose the Goddess Guidance cards and the Healing with Angels cards because I'm feeling pretty good at the moment - today is the first day of Spring here in Australia and I'm feeling the hope and happiness of warm weather and sunny days.

For the first time in a long time, this last week I have been nurturing myself :) If you knew me personally, you would know I usually stay up past midnight every night and then drink copious amounts of Pepsi Max everyday - but for the last week I've been in bed by 9 (usually asleep around 10 lol it takes a while) and going to the gym everyday and drinking lemon/lime/cucumber/mint infused water every day. I feel great! yay! Now to keep this up and make it a new lifestyle :)

So I think the positivity I am feeling has come through the cards - maybe all the soul searching is on pause for now, and it is time to live, love and dream again: )

Ok, rambling over!

I find this reading really affirming :) That I am on the right path and that it is leading to a brighter and happier future. It also tells me that my guides are cheeky and are making a point themselves - I love the cards they select to get the message across. I wish I could explain, but any reader will know what I mean :)

The Goddess cards are telling us to stand up for ourselves - to nurture ourselves and to step back from things if we need to. We are our own best friends, and sometimes our own worst enemy. It's time to love yourself again and nurture yourself :) Do things you love, things that make you happy. Don't compare yourself to others.

They also tell us to take responsibility for our own actions - to have firm faith in what we believe in and to be prepared to make a stand. You don't have to prove anything to the whole world, only yourself. If you can sleep soundly with the decisions you have made and the forgiveness you have given yourself and others, then you are doing better than a lot of people!

The Angel cards lso tell us to lighten up. Stop taking yourself and everyone else so seriously. Life is meant to be light-hearted and fun at times too! You have to balance out the seriousness and responsibility... so go and do something silly!

If you trust the Universe to guide you, and just follow your intuition, everything will turn out as it should. :)

Here are the actual meanings of the cards:

~ Bast – Independent ~

“Your independence is a foundation for your strength and success”

Like the cat, you’re fiercely independent, yet you also need affection and playful companions. Now is the time to balance your social institutions with solitude. While you may ask others for their opinions, ultimately you must make your own decisions. Your freedom and independence are top priorities, so ensure that these characteristics are nurtured. 

* Spend time alone * Give yourself permission to play * Ask for your needs to be met * Make your own decision * Work with cats * Pay attention to your pet feline and/ or get a new cat

~ Sekhmet – Be Strong ~

“You are stronger than you think you are, and your strength assures a happy outcome.”

See yourself as strong and victorious. Don’t complain about anything. Don’t blame anyone or any condition. You’re the embodiment of strength, not victimhood.  As you rise above the old tendencies and see yourself in the new light of beautiful feminine strength, your life will automatically shift in miraculous ways. You’ll attract new opportunities, forms of abundance, and relationships to help you manifest your higher potential. Being strong means seeing yourself in the most favourable light you can imagine. Be real, allow yourself to feel genuine emotions, but most of all, be strong. 

* Don’t underestimate yourself * Don’t yield to pressure or temptation * Avoid complaining or indulging in negative thinking * Engage in weight-training exercises to make your body stronger.

~ Ishtar – Boundaries ~

“Love yourself enough to say no to others’ demands on your time and energy.”

A sincere desire to give of service is wonderful. However, there’s a distinction between giving of yourself and giving up yourself. If you feel tired, guilty, or resentful while helping others, then you’re not truly helping them, are you? You’re injecting poisonous energies into the relationship, and then no one benefits. Step back and reassess the situation. As you respect your own boundaries, others will begin to recognise and respect them within you, and within themselves as well. Now that’s a healthy behaviour to teach to others!

*You’re giving too much * Become more assertive * Don’t do things out of guilt or obligation * 


~ Divine Guidance ~

Trust and follow your intuition. It is God and the angels speaking to you. 
 
You are being Divinely guided right now. The gut feelings you have, the knowingness, the vision or the inner voice are all trying to tell you something, and it is very important that you trust and follow this guidance. 


If you drew more than one card, pay close attention to the cards that are on either side of the divine Guidance” card – they contain important instructions for you. These nearby cards feature facets of the message that the angels seek to impress upon you. 


~ Ideas and Inspiration ~

Pay attention to new thoughts and idea that come to you. They are seeds of magnificent

co-creations with God. 

God speaks to you through your thoughts, and this card shows that the angels want you to notice and follow the ideas you have recently received. These thoughts are answers to your prayers for guidance, so please don’t discount them as mere imagination.

By drawing this card, the angels seek to give you confidence that you are just as capable of receiving wonderful ideas as any other child of God. That is because all wonderful ideas originate from the one Divine mind of God. Since God is omnipresent, meaning everywhere, God is within you. So, God’s mind continuously expresses new thoughts and ideas right inside your mind! 


~ Playfulness ~

Fun and Play is the Angel's way! They guide you to add fun to your life, and to know that fun is a necessity, not a luxury.

The Angels know that you have a lot of responsibilities and that you need a steady flow of time, money, and other resources. By drawing this card, the angels want you to know that regular doses of fun can help you accomplish your goals. You may protest that you don't have enough time, money, or energy to play. Yet your angels assure you that playfulness is a wonderful investment that yields immediate returns.

When you have fun and laugh, you relax. This relaxation gives you a greater inflow of ideas, spiritual connections, Divine guidance, and energy. With the new inspirations and energy, you can better manifest your desires. Your relaxed and radiant personality attracts wonderful and helpful people to you. Your positive outlook creates new opportunities for you. When you look at life in this way, you can't afford not to have fun.

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:) so something to think about :)

Your Animal Guides Reading 19/08/14

Welcome :)

You have reached the post with the meanings for today's Oracle Reading with Animal Cards, from Paganesque.

The intention of this reading was to give you access to animal guides that can help you this week - and they are an interesting bunch too! I have used three decks:

1. The Secret Language of Animals by Chip Richards
2. Druid Animal Oracle Deck by Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gorman,
3. Messages from your Animal Spirit Guides from Steven Farmer.

 

 

At the moment, things might feel a little bit crazy. It's probably the Planets - and humanity's constantly evolving nature - but there is a lot of crazy around... a lot of people are left wondering, "What the?" and feeling frustrated or like they are losing control. I'm told that the Earth's energies are shifting and that we have to be open to change... and let the energies flow.

 

That sounds great and all, and full of love and light - but it can be a difficult, painful process - but apparently we emerge on the other side stronger and happier. Apparently! hahaha.

 

Animals ground us. They seem to deal with the planet just fine. They just go on being animals and it appears evolution has served them well... except for when we get involved. Our need to control and dominate our environment extends to our inner thoughts and emotions too... and when we are confronted by unfathomable or uncomfortable things we feel fear and become resistant. We can look to animal guides for comfort, stability and new perspectives on any problems that we face. We can harness their 'energy' for strength and responses or solutions to what is worrying us.

 

These animals are just a few - your particular spirit guide might not be here - in which case the animal you are drawn to probably has similar qualities. You will find that if you notice events and your surroundings, you will get clues as to which animals are your real guides :)

 

So here are the meanings of the cards:

 

1. Goose - Druid Animal Oracle

2. Cardinal - Messages from your Animal Spirit Guides

3. Bull - Druid Animal Oracle

4. Tree Frog - Secret Language of Animals

5. Tiger - Messages from your Animal Spirit Guides

6. Stick Insect - Secret Language of Animals

 

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 Card 1 - Goose - Druid Animal Oracle
 

Vigilance – Parenthood – Productive power

Meaning: Drawn upright, this card may indicate that you are ready to take on the responsibilities of raising a family, or of committing yourself to a long-term partnership, Geadh brings creative and productive power, and allows you to open to this power, secure in the knowledge that your relationship, family or working partnership will provide a stable environment to act as a crucible for your creativity. The goose, with its strong attachment to its family and the ability to fly extraordinarily high from one continent to another, shows us that is it possible to be both grounded and spiritual in our daily lives.

Reversed meaning: Are you overly concerned about your rights, possessions or territory? Perhaps you are too possessive of your partner. While geese tend to mate for life, many humans do not – staying together may not be in your best interests. If the relationship is meant to last, it will thrive on mutual respect and freedom, no jealousy and possessiveness.

The ancient Celts kept geese for their eggs rather than their flesh. They knew it was best to keep the goose alive and productive. The lesson for us is that if we want to ensure our productive power, our capacity for creativity, we must look after ourselves. To make sure the goose keeps laying the golden eggs, we must keep the goose alive – well fed, well rested, well exercised.



 

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Card 2 - Cardinal - Messages from you Animal Spirit Guides 

 

“The polarities of your spiritual pursuits and physical pleasures are out of balance, so do whatever is necessary to bring them back into equilibrium.”

When on the spiritual path, it’s easy to idealise what being spiritual means. It can become a rigid mental imprint on which you judge anything that varies from your conceptualisation of what ‘being spiritual’ is supposed to be about. This includes not only another person’s practices and beliefs, but your own. Falling short of this idealism leads to either assuming a righteous and arrogant positive with others, or when self-imposed, elicits guilt and shame.

This spiritual perfectionism can make you reticent about enjoying the pleasures of the material world, as well as those of your physical body. The Earth Herself provides a dazzling and sensual panorama of experiences to be directly encountered through the physical senses. Yet for many, truly enjoying the pleasures of the senses of sight, sound, taste, touch and smell can be fraught with worry, anxiety, guilt, and shame – products or early childhood religious and/or cultural conditioning. Others become so entangled in the world of the senses that it becomes their god, and their spiritual core is lost to materiality.

To be polarised in one direction or another take you either to lofty heights and iridescent abstractions that are completely ungrounded, or else causes you to become caught up in the glue of the mundane world without the guiding light of Spirit to provide a locus of authority. With the blessing of your awareness, you can redirect your thoughts and actions toward that which brings greater balance and fluidity between the two polarities.

Associations: Courtship; singing; vitality; self-defence; integration; balance; spirituality; fatherhood; harmony; self-expression; confidence; listening; intuition; creativity; responsibility; colourfulness.

 

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Card 3 - Bull - Druid Animal Oracle

 

Wealth – Potency – Beneficence

Meaning: Tarbh mediates the influence of Taranis, the Jupiter-like God of the Druids, whose beneficence and expansiveness bring the opportunity for a rich and abundant life. The bull is a symbol of wealth, and it is auspicious to draw this card when considering financial matters. But, remember that the ancient ones understood that true wealth is found in the heart and soul first, and only then in the material world. The bull represents fertility, potency, abundance and prosperity, things can sometimes take a while to achieve. If your goals require you to work steadfastly in trying circumstances for a considerable period of time, the bull will help you to succeed without becoming drained or depressed.

Reverse meaning: Do you have difficulty getting motivated? There is no animal more stubborn than a bull who refuses to move, and it may be important for you to look at the roots of your lack of motivation. You may also need to ask yourself whether you are sufficiently sensitive to others’ needs. Do you have a tendency to act like a ‘bull in a china shop’? A bull’s power, when harnessed or channelled, can be awesome, but when a bull is maddened he can become dangerous. How do you react under provocation? Think about whether you are tempted to use your personal power as power over others.

 

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Card 4 - Tree Frog - Secret Language of Animals

Soul Song, meditation, creation, rebirth

 

Breathe. Breathe deep and breathe again. Allow your breathing to find a steady rhythm and keep your focus there. Right there on your breath. Close your eyes and bring your attention to the center of your being. Feel the rhythm of this breathing come from this place. Return to this place. All

begins in the center. Drawing in your breath through your nose, allow yourself to begin to hum softly and rhythmically as you exhale. Releasing thoughts and feelings. Releasing pain and uncertainty. Humming as your breathe. Feel the rhythm building. Allow the humming to grow and allow the rhythm to keep building. Allow the humming to grow and allow your body to sway from side to side or forward to back. When you’re ready, open your mouth and allow the humming breath to grow into another sound – whatever sound wants to come through. Stay in the rhythm. Sink into your seat. Sink into the earth. Call upon the ancestors whose feet have sung and danced in this oil. Call upon the wise ones whose faces have been painted in this mud. Whose bodies have been bathed in these waters? In the rhythmic song of your breathing, allow yourself to begin dreaming of all that you wish to birth into the world.

Frog brings you the gift of deep resonance and returning to the song of your soul. Time to awaken the sacred rhythm that calls your visions into being. There will be time for great, inspired action and that time may come very soon. But for this moment Frog invites you to sit for a time in prayer and meditation and allow the energy of your deeper Earth purpose to build up inside. Allow yourself to see yourself from way above or from the future of your path, looking back upon this moment as a turning point in your soul’s journey in the world. Open to the song that is waiting within. Know that it is honoured, welcomed and needed here – celebrated and joined by many. Frog calls you to sink deeply into the center of your being and allow your actions to arise naturally from the wellspring of your soul’s deepest dreaming.

Affirmation:

I am a guardian of Earth’s highest dreaming.

I honour this role with my soul’s purest singing.

I am awake and living my purpose with every breath.

 

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Card 5 - Tiger - Messages from your Animal Spirit Guides

 

“You’re being called upon to provide leadership, so trust that you’re capable of doing so”

Being an effective and compassionate leader requires that you know the art of balancing yin and yang – discerning when to advance and when to yield – and pay attention to the subtleties and the flow of the group process, while simultaneously staying attuned to your own intuitive voice. Whether your role as leader applies to your family, friends, employees, or a nation, you must listen to those around you and respond to their needs with strength and compassion. ANs when you deem it necessary, you need to follow your own sensibilities even though others may disagree with you. To the best of your ability, make your decisions based on what you determine to be for the greatest good, rather than catering to self-serving needs.

Fear and doubt may arise at times, but don’t let them deter you from your purpose. The best leaders aren’t perfect, but they’re willing to take calculated risks based on their own convictions and passionate desire to do the right thing. On occasion you may stumble or even fall, but don’t let that impede the acceptance of the leadership you’re being called to provide. Others are looking to you for guidance. Don’t let it go to your head, but do let it go to your heart.

Associations – Sensuality, passion, independence, confidence, clairvoyance, mysticism, intuition, power, agility, gracefulness, loyalty, intensity, devotion, focus, patience, stealth, healing, vitality, regeneration, adventure, challenge, tactility, sexuality.

 

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Card 6 - Stick Insect - Secret Language of Animals

Stillness - awareness - discernment - composure

There are times to move with great acceleration and power. There are times to return to

natural rhythms and to move at a gentler pace. The message of Stick Insect takes this spectrum one step further, calling us to return to that ancient place deep within that knows the power of pure stillness. Become observant. Open your eyes to see and take in the world with all your senses. There is potency in silence and stillness. There is power in allowing yourself to become invisible for a time. To carry on with your own business, building up the rhythm of your work in the world without the need to be seen or noticed. Discernment is key at this time. Don't broadcast yourself or be lured by others agendas. Keep your plans close to your heart and keep your energy sweetly focused on the simple task of nurturing the seeds you've planted and tending your garden of life. Be patient and grateful. The harvest time is coming. But for the moment what is brewing deep within you is simply a contract between you and your Creator. Honour it with an inner smile as an invitation to savour the sacred stillness of your being. Instead of chasing the thoughts and opinions of others, spend more time in prayer and meditation, seeking the direct counsel of your greater Source within. And from this center place, bring your expanded awareness gently back into your world. As your mind and movements slow down, your ability to see and perceive opportunity expands. You will know what action is needed and you will move with calmness and clarity. You will smile softly and those around you may not even notice as you step from quiet stillness to full fruition and the joyful harvest of your dreams.

Affirmation: In the stillness I am power. Nothing to hide and nothing to prove. In the stillness I express. In the stillness I am present to the pulse of my Creator…rising up within me.

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So that's it! I hope you like :)

 

 

Mixed Oracle reading 13/08/14

Hello everyone :)

How are you today? It's a lovely warm wintery not-quite-Spring morning here .... feeling wistful. And hopeful :)

Today's reading is a lovely one - reaffirming and getting us invigorated for our goals. Every one of these cards resonated for me - and gives me comfort. The time to act for change is now - follow your instincts and make those changes. Be kind to yourself - enjoy your spiritual life  - you don't even need to do anything, just be you!

And I love the appearance of the Morrighan... as I was reading the meaning I was like, wooooow. It's like she is talking to me! hahah. Hope you like :)

 

Here are the actual meanings of the cards:

 

1. Oracle of Visions:

 

** I can't find the booklet that goes with this deck! Buggar! But all is not lost :) **

 

The Oracle of Visions deck was created to ignite our intuition - and the fact that I can't find the booklet means that is exactly what we are asked to do. The Universe is telling us that we don't need to rely on other people, other information sources, or other sources of peace, comfort, strength and security from others...everything we need is inside ourselves - you have all you need to be happy and achieve your dreams.    
 
This card reminds me of the 4 of Swords in Tarot - the card is about reflection, daydreaming, being placed on a pedestal and procrastination. All different things, but connected in the mental aspect of looking within to our own hopes, fears and dreams - and forces us to ask ourselves, "what exactly ARE you doing with yourself?"                                                                        
 


If you picked this card, have a quiet moment and look - what do you see? What is it reminding you of, what is it telling you?

 

I see a figure happily withdrawn - in an introspective mood and just contemplating peace and solitude - however - the clock is hanging over her - she still has her commitments and has to get things done! But they can wait for a moment - let her just relax for a timeless moment... please? lol.

 

2. Oracle of the Mermaids - Visions – Psychic images, clairvoyance, seeing, out of body travel

 

Spiritual work is supported by the moonlight. We can see more of the energetic space and through the layers. Moonlight exposes the leaks – what needs to be removed or worked with. We will find these by looking for energy blocks – compounding and compacting – like band aids over a wound.  Learn to work with your energy – look for ways to connect with your source. When connecting to the moon you will feel more whole – you will become attuned with the world and fears may subside. Allow yourself to be guided by intuition.  You will allow yourself to see with your psychic vision and will find others on the same wavelength who will understand you – and help you explore. These flashes are not dreams, will not come when you sleep. You will have to adjust to having one more type of vision, or trusting your gut instinct. As you listen, and connect, you will understand more of the thoughts, flashes, visions and guesses coming to you.

3. Healing with Fairies - Peace of Mind

Make peacefulness your highest priority. Commit to taking steps to ensure peace of mind, and take those steps without delay.                                                       

Peace of mind isn’t something you have to earn or acquire, since your true self is already peaceful. Instead, it requires being like a sculptor with a block of marble, who works with this material until the inner masterpiece is revealed. If you’ll make peace of mind your main focus, you’ll inevitably feel a great sense of relief.

Steps that create peace of mind include being honest with yourself, living according to your inner guidance, being helpful and kind to others, practicing meditation or yoga, eating only healthful foods, avoiding toxins, maintaining health sleep habits, avoiding negative people and media, surrendering your problems to God, communing with nature, simplifying your life, and saying no when you need to.

Affirmation: My mind is now peaceful, and I know that all of my needs are automatically taken care of. I can rest easily, assured that all is well.

 
4. Oracle of the Dragonfae - The Morrighan - take action

The Morrighan speaks:

“I see now that events are moving extremely fast: this is a time of rapid change and creation, so rapid that you may wish to slow down, just a little. However I say to you clearly that the time to act is now: and that procrastination and hesitation are your enemies at this time. I can lead you forward through this time, and help you pick your way through the minefield before you. This is a time of testing and darkness, but through this you will grow strong. This is a time of testing and darkness, but though this you will grow strong. Be aware! If you have resisted your abilities, or felt blocked in terms of following your life path, these change will take place very rapidly because they have been waiting for a signal to be able to come in, and they are working hard with you so you do not have to endure a long, drawn out process of change. Truly, you are ready. Take flight with me, and know that taking your own path seriously and acting now with deep integrity, is the way for justice to reach you.

Do not give in to panic and do not run. Now is the time. If not now, when?

You have already tortured yourself in a thousand ways with your thoughts. You cannot avoid change: each day your cells renew, and all you have to do is breathe in and out for this process to take place. You are confusing stasis with safety – there is nothing to fear, there is everything to gain. Give up your fear, your victimhood and your petty grievances, and walk a while with me and my raven as we pass through the wild dark of the wood and emerge on the other side... changed, transformed and powerful.”

About the Morrighan:

The Morrighan is the Ancient Dragonfae Celtic Goddess of death and change: she not only gave warriors premonitions of their passing so they could make preparations, she eased them through their passage to the other side. Thus she rules transitions in our lives: not simply the ones from this life to the next, but the ones that take us into the unknown, through our fear and into the alchemy of magick, where we are able to show who we truly are. A triple Dragonfae Goddess, she is fierce, fair and utterly without malice. She is, however, a straightforward and sometimes abrupt teacher and guide. Be strong, and be prepared for deep change when she makes an appearance. Do not go into fear at those words: let your courage feel inspired and know that destiny has given you an opportunity to be the courageous being of action that you truly are.

Divinatory meanings:

A turning point in your life demands action on your behalf, and backing down or avoidance is not the answer. The Morrighan calls on you to take action and to face your fears. This way, your transformation will be one which give you great strength and wisdom. Feeling frightened, alone and hesitant will only lead you astray. Follow her guidance, know that she will walk forward with you and assist you in uncovering strengths you never believed you had. Draw strong boundaries and claim your space. She can signify transitions and rites of passage. Birth, death, physical change. Spirit connected with loved ones who have passed away may also be indicated by The Morrighan.

Working with the Morrighan:

Face troubles rather than turning away. Confront injustice and change the rules by which you have felt bound. Break free from stagnating jobs and pursuits, relationships that offer no life source. Cross over into a more spiritual path and learn to work with your strength and your own ability to create deep change. Losing fear of your own power. Invoking natural laws, knowing you have been acting in integrity. Mediumship.

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~ Archetypes ~ The Court Jester ~

~ Archetypes ~ Court Jester ~

Last weekend I attended an evening with Brian Dale, an Archetypes enthusiast and expert author of Archetypes: Why you do what you do.

It was fantastic! I wish I could say more, but there isn't much to say, I will be doing his workshop in a few months and can't wait. I wanted to share some of his awesome work with you, and upon hearing of the sad death of Robin Williams, thought that the Court Jester would be a great place to start.

 

 

The Court Jester plays the fool for laughs, but is smarter than you think. They command attention with their cheeky sarcasm or dry wit, and gage people's reactions - picking up intuitively on where they stand and how far the Jester can go.

Sadly the jokes and façade hide insecurities - and the Jester can make fun of themselves at their own expense - often exposing a vulnerability they cannot retract.

They are the 'clever entertainer, an informed detective and perfectly concealed spy'... and if they leave you wondering whether they are joking or not - their work is done.

And they love figuring out what makes people tick - and pushing the envelope as only they can - being the perfect spy for the King and Queen with their excellent judge of character.

Some qualities associated with the Court Jester are insight, wisdom, integrity, exposing the truth, courage, heckler, delusional, humour in poor taste, low self esteem, misunderstood, deceptive, foolish, influential, light hearted.

RIP Robin Williams, from one Court Jester to another

If you want to find out more about Brian Dale, he has a website - http://briandalearchetypes.com/

- which doesn't seem to work on some browsers.. but give it a go 

:) 

 Image by the fabulous Ciro Marchetti.

Halloween Oracle 11/08/14

Hello!

Yes I know Halloween is ages away - but I couldn't wait to use the deck :) This is the Halloween Oracle deck by Stacey Demarco :)

I did this reading under the light of last night's beautiful Super Moon too - for extra divinatory power!

This reading is telling me that things have been too serious for too long. Interestingly, last night I did a reading for a client and the same sort of message came up. It is easy to get caught up in the dreariness of life and what you don't have - but instead of focusing on that, look to what you do have. See how far you have come and count your blessings.

A special friend of mine lost her father yesterday - life is fleeting. You never know when your next conversation with someone will be the last - so perhaps we should start treating each day, each conversation with loved ones, each morning or night as our last? I'm not saying to run around like a lawless idiot doing whatever you want without consequences, but to tell your loved ones you love them. Apologise if you have done something dumb and there is tension ... take responsibility but allow yourself and others to move on.

Spend time with your kids or animals - every day is a new day.

This goes for other things that seem to be going wrong in your life as well - for me at the moment, it is Uni. You can't change the past but you can change the future - recognise what you need to change or approach differently and start tomorrow morning! (Or NOW) But don't put things off any longer.

The full moon is a great time to release the old and bring in the new... so get out there tonight and just tell the moon what you no longer need. And know that you have released the muck from your life. Things will get better :)


Here are the actual meanings of the cards:

Card 1:

Trick or treat – Mischief and Play

Trick-or-treating is such a fun thing to do, is it not? Yet, why do we trick-or-treat?

Ancient peoples understood that there were both mischievous and perhaps nasty spirits wandering around at nightfall at Halloween as well as happier, more benevolent spirits. They thought that if they dressed as spirits themselves (or other frightening creatures) then they would not be recognised as human and attacked. The idea of causing a little chaos as one of these ‘spirits’ was part of the imitation (and the enjoyment) of the night.  The practice in medieval Britain was aptly called ‘souling’.

Today trick-or-treating is a huge event. We spend much time, money and effort dressing up as our scariest creatures and this has even extended to dressing up as our favourite celebrities and other pop culture idols. Instead of traditional candy apples and barmbrack, we give out a mindboggling variety of candy. It matters not – the idea of frightening away death and darkness still stands.

I believe that the modern trick-or-treating also unites communities by introducing our families and friends to those around us in a non-threatening and joyful way. Many of us do not know our neighbours – even those who live next door – and Halloween gives us an excuse not be so reversed and extend our boundaries.

Should you receive the Trick-or-Treat card in your divination, it may well be a time to examine the role of play and mischief in your own life. You don’t have to be a child to let go and have some playtime and you can extend the fun to others. Sometimes we are afraid to make mistakes and play is one way to alleviate the pressure that we sometimes place on ourselves to get everything perfect every time. Alternatively, it is worth knowing that there is a balance between manipulation and mischief – the former is not pleasant and the other has, at its core, a sense of irreverent fun.

 

Card 2:

Dawn – The light after the darkness

Whilst midnight is often thought of as a magickal hour, throughout time dawn has also had its share of the mystical. All manner of magickal beings had to return to their true forms by dawn (werewolves, for example) and vampires could only be active whilst the rays of the sun did not pierce the sky.

Dawn and deities of dawn heralded both hope and new life. Goddesses such as Eostre and Gods like Helios and Apollo were those who brought new life and the dawn’s light to the world. The journey from the darkest night of the soul to a bright and hopeful dawn is one of the deepest and most powerful heroes’ paths repeated over and over in mythology.

Should you receive the Dawn card, you are being reminded that there is always a fresh start and a new beginning to be had. Change is unstoppable and even the most difficult time will pass, no matter how devastating they may seem. Hope is one of the most powerful motivating forces in the Universe and its being indicated here.

 

Card 3:

 

Skeleton – Strength

Halloween is a scary festival. It is meant to frighten – we are meant to feel the release of being pleasantly scared. We trick-or-treat even though we know that someone may surprise us, we watch horror films knowing they will scare us, we even dress as skeletons who have no flesh at all and their bones are there for all to see! In short, we show our vulnerability at Halloween and our strength in facing our fears too.

There is incredible strength in showing vulnerability. It can often be the bravest course of action and the most frightening. More often than not, it is a powerful catalyst for personal growth even though we may not be able to perceive that at the time.

By showing our true selves and displaying some balanced vulnerability we can seek and receive greater understanding from others. By admitting that we are wrong or that we don’t have the solution when we are expected to we leave more room to turn things round faster. By asking for help and support rather than acting as martyrs and feeling resentful shows strength and wisdom, not weakness.

Should the Skeleton card bring itself to your attention, start to show strength and vulnerability if that is what you really feel. Shame, pride, grudges or embarrassment are hefty burdens that need to not be carried thought the darkest of nights.

 

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I hope you liked the reading :) These new cards are pretty cool!

Jack-o'-lantern Tarot Spread

 

From the Halloween Oracle Deck, by Stacey Demarco