No card reading Wednesday, November 29th/17

There will be no card reading today—Wednesday, November 29th/17—but of course, I wanted to share this quote with you! We are ALWAYS a work in progress, and that's the way we are meant to be! Celebrate who and where you are NOW, even as you strive to move in the direction of your goals and dreams...
Enjoy your day! 
Blessings to you,
Linda

Wind

This is your card reading for Tuesday, November 28th/17.  Your card today drifted out of the 'Crystal Ally Cards' deck, authored by Naisha Aishan. Naisha has segmented her deck into 5 'suits'—Earth, Fire, Water, Wind and Storm. Each element has a signature card for that element and then certain crystals which hold the energies of that element are included in that suit. Your card today is the signature card of the 'Wind' element, and Naisha's message for the card is this:
"The element of Wind has blown into your cards today to remind you to listen to the voices of Spirit that are speaking. Spirit beings, guides, angels, and your own Higher Self can all utilize Wind energy to carry messages to you. When you quiet yourself and concentrate on the breath of the Wind within you open yourself to the guidance of these higher beings.
Wind may be indicating that you need to view the current situation through the higher chakras of the third eye and crown. Perhaps you need to use your mental energies in order to work out a problem. Or maybe you are being asked to open your intuition to receive an answer or new direction from the Spirit world. The energy of Wind may be telling you to 'use your head' in the current situation. When the power of Wind is invoked, you are being assured of a renewed clarity of thought, and an increased ability to use your mental abilities to affect change.
Take some time to invite the power of Wind into your life. Sit outside, and breath the Wind into your body. Utilize the power of deep breathing to create a clarity and enhance your connection to the subtle realms. Wind is calling upon you to listen to its voice within your deepest self."

My message for you today is this:
Here in south/central Alberta, we have been experiencing Chinook winds, carrying the warmer air our way and providing us with milder winter temperatures.  These winds bring with them a change in air pressure, which can be physically challenging for some; bringing on headaches and sinus issues.  This is indicative of how we are affected by the prevailing energies around us. We are vibrational beings and so of course we are affected by the energies we are in!  Wind is reminding you today that you need not fall victim to those energies, but you can actually UTILIZE those energies when you are conscious of them! 
The breath is one of the most powerful tools we have for shifting our vibration, and yet it is so underused.  How often have you heard someone say 'Just take a breath' when they are striving to assist someone with shifting anger, fear, anxiety, etc.?  To breathe consciously—as in yogic breathing (I have carried with me how a yoga instructor of mine used to say 'rest in the stillness of your breath' and I utilize that to find a place of peace), or Ha breath, or other means of intended breathing patterns—can relax, calm and center you. It literally shifts your vibration and can raise your vibration to bring you to the place where communing with your Higher Self and your Spiritual Advisors occurs more readily and easily. 
Place your focus upon your breath and allow yourself to breath deeply and slowly. Feel your body being energized with the oxygen and the rhythm of your breath. Then invite whatever guidance is being made available to you to reveal itself.  Spirit is reaching out to you and that is why the Wind card has revealed itself to you today.  
Blessed be...

Inspiration

This is your card reading for Monday, November 27th/17.  I chose the 'Manifesting Wealth & Wisdom' card deck, authored by my dear friend, Jaden Sterling (www.jadensterling.com)—I was blessed to take Jaden's 'Purpose, Passion, Profit' course this past Friday through Sunday at Country Garden Crystals. What a deep, enlightening, inspirational, and soulful experience! It is so appropriate that the card that revealed itself from his deck for you today is 'Inspiration'! Jaden's message for the card is this:
"The Universe is reminding you that inspiration is all around you. Your job is to open to receiving it.
ACTION: Make a list of what you feel inspired to be, do or have. Look closely at the other cards near this one for they hold important clues as to what needs to shift in order for you to truly feel inspired. Inspiration is coming to you through many different ways; for example creative ideas, inspired thoughts, feelings, people, movies, books and nature. Your job is to allow these beautiful insights to come and to follow them; you are right on track!"

My message for you today is this:
Obviously, there is only one card revealed for your reading today, so there is no other card to look to as advised in Jaden's message for this card. Instead, you must draw upon your own inner knowing in this regard.  The Universe is advising you that you DO have this inner knowing, if you allow yourself the stillness within to access it.  Do so openly, and with no self-judgment or holding yourself back.  This is YOUR information and you need not shout it to the world—you need only fully acknowledge and embrace it yourself in order for the Universe to come into alignment with your inspiration.  
You may be thinking 'I don't know what truly inspires me!'. Perhaps you will simply express to the Universe that you are open to inspiration in your life—that you desire to live your life from an inspired place, rather than merely 'existing'.  If this is the case for you, set the intention to be open to insights of inspiration and then be aware of what 'comes to you', in the ways that Jaden has shared in his message for you above, or even another way unique to you.  How will you know when you have a moment of inspiration? We often call them 'aha' moments.  These are moments of clarity that impact you in a way that leaves you with a soulful 'knowing'.  Understand that you may not know the 'how' right away, but you will know the 'why'.  Relax about that.  Simply allow yourself to experience the vibration of inspiration at this time.  The Universe will respond to this vibration within you and the Law of Attraction will then draw to you the circumstances and situations that will facilitate the manifestation of your inspiration, if you allow yourself to reside in that vibration and don't drop into self-doubt.  The song, 'Cause you've gotta have faith, faith faith!' comes to mind. 
Divine timing will definitely be at play, also, so don't attempt to orchestrate the 'when' of the manifestation.  Of course, action is required on your part—just take each step as it is presented to you and trust that the Universe is conspiring in your favour, even if it would not seem as though it's happening as you would have scripted it yourself.  When you live an inspired life, you are living your life 'on purpose', and you raise the vibration of all around you.  Shine your Light! It's what you came here to do!
Blessed be... 

No card readings this week ~ Monday, November 20th/17 to Friday, November 24th/17

There will be no card readings for the week of Monday, November 20th/17 to Friday, November 24th/17.  I am busy with readings, working on making some changes to my social media platform, and I am excited to be taking my friend Jaden Sterlings 'Surrender and Let Go ~ Live a Life You Love' course at Country Garden Crystals this upcoming Friday through Sunday! (There's still a few spaces in the course, if you feel called to take it—Jaden is an amazing facilitator!)

Here's to inviting in growth and positive change that honours who I am and why I am here! While I feel truly blessed in my life, I wish to be the fullest authentic expression of WHO I came here to be!

Blessed be...

Universal Connection

This is your card reading for Wednesday, November 15th/17. Your card today drifted out of the 'Path of the Soul' fractal art deck authored by Cheryl Lee Harnish. Your card is 'Universal Connection' and Cheryl Lee's message for the card is this:
"The guidance you are now receiving is truly Universal. Take time daily to connect with your guides and Angels. They wish to connect with you as much as you wish to connect with them. They are working very closely with you and you are being encouraged to journal at this time. This is a Great story you are writing. It is your personal story and it is unique to you and only you. Write poetry to express the emotions you are feeling. Write down your dreams and synchronistic events that occur. This card calls for putting your connection and experience with Spirit into writing."

My message for you today is this:
Recently a couple of my friends brought to my attention a 'writing meditation' called 'Morning Pages'.  As described by Julia Cameron—the creator of this writing meditation—on her web site:
"Morning Pages are three pages of longhand, stream of consciousness writing,
done first thing in the morning. *There is no wrong way to do Morning Pages–
they are not high art. They are not even “writing.” They are about
anything and everything that crosses your mind– and they are for your eyes
only. Morning Pages provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize and
synchronize the day at hand. Do not over-think Morning Pages: just put
three pages of anything on the page...and then do three more pages tomorrow."
I have long been a journaller—I have always loved to write and have found writing to be a source of release and comfort during challenging and painful times in my life; as well as a place to express my joy.  Yet, I had gotten away from journalling and so when my friends both synchronistically spoke about this writing technique, I knew I had to look into it.  I began this journalling process on Oct. 18th. It hasn't always been possible to journal every morning, but I do it when I can, and I understand how it can become a form of meditation.  I see how it has become a place for me to express honestly—without fear of judgment or retribution—my thoughts and feelings and to then look at them from a more objective viewpoint, from my Higher Self. Automatic writing has long been a means by which we can connect with Spirit, and this is a form of automatic writing, in my opinion. 
Perhaps you will find that some form of journalling will support you in making the connection to your guides and Angels, and your Spiritual Advisors.  Perhaps you will simply write about your goals and dreams, thereby 'anchoring' them into the physical realm and consciously putting the Universe on notice as to your desires for yourself. Perhaps you will utilize inspirational quotes that you post in places where you will see them often; to remind you of who you wish to be and how you wish to be in this world.  You are being reminded today that you may use the written word as a means of making a conscious connection to your Higher Self and to the guidance that is available to you.  
Blessed be...

No card reading Tuesday, November14th/17

There will be no card reading today—Tuesday, November 14th/17.  The prevailing energies are asking you to acknowledge your unique gifts and all that you bring to the world, and so I share this quote with you as a reminder of that!  Shine your Light!
Blessed be...

Expecting Miracles

This is your card reading for Monday, November 13th/17. Your card today floated out of the Gateway oracle deck authored by Denise Linn. Your card is 'Expecting Miracles' and Denise's message for the card is this:
"Miracles are blossoming in my life.
CARD MEANING:  Majestic wonders are unfolding for you, even as you read this. Watch for them and embrace them.  The more you become aware of the small marvels in your life, the more they will grow in magnitude around you.
THE UNIVERSE WANTS YOU TO KNOW:  What is expected tends to be realized. Expect miracles in your life. Celebrate and cherish them when they appear, no matter how small they may seem. Let go of fear and expectations; allow the Creator to solve your challenges in mysterious and wondrous ways. Don't limit the ways in which you think miracles can appear in your life.  Know that you can be the miracle in the life of another."

My message for you today is this:
Think about the word 'miracle'.  Typically, this word is deemed applicable to monumental events and occurrences.  Yet, isn't the birth of a baby a miracle, when you try to wrap your logical brain around all that happens to bring a baby through the gestational process to be birthed into the world?  Babies are being born every minute of every day in this world—yet, each birth is indeed a miracle of creation.  
Today, you are being asked to bring to mind miraculous moments in your life—and you have experienced many.  Miracles are those moments of grace wherein you count your blessings for how a circumstance happened or didn't happen. Know that miracles are always available to you. All that is required is faith and awareness. This card has presented for you today in the prevailing cosmic energies of possibility and limitlessness.  Embrace these energies and trust that 'all is well'.
Blessed be...