Wednesday, September 25, 2013

There will be no daily card readings from September 30/13 to October 11/13

My husband and I will be on a motorcycle trip with our dear friends through California from September 30th/13 to October 11/13.  I won't be posting your Daily Card Readings during that time. (I have to pack lightly, and there's no room for the laptop!)  
I will resume posting your Daily Card Readings here on Monday,October14th/13...Thanksgiving Day!  I will be THANKFUL to be reconnecting with you once again!  
Blessings to you,
Linda

Friday's Reading ~ Easy Does It

As I will be on my way to Arizona, and am unsure about internet connections, I am pre-posting your daily card reading for Friday, September 27/13.  Your card for Friday was drawn from the 'Magical Messages From the Fairies' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue. Your card is 'Easy Does It', and Doreen's message for the card is this:
"Stop trying so hard to control everything and all the doors will open for you."

My message for you is this:
This is a great 'wrap up the messages of the week' card to come forward for you today!
It can apply to every message that you received  over the course of the week...
This card does not imply that you be PASSIVE and not take action in areas that you truly need to...it is really guiding you to strive to move with EASE and GRACE, and to allow yourself to paddle with the current rather than to fight against it.  Interesting that your card at the beginning of the week was 'Peace' and your card at the close of the week is 'Easy Does It'!  You've heard the colloquialism, 'What you resist, persists'...  Often times, when we relax about something, the solutions clearly present themselves to us.  You have a 'team' that you can call on to guide and support you (including the Goddess, Sekhmet). Employ the power of prayer to assist you, see the steps rather than the whole staircase, and take it easy on yourself...don't push so hard!
This is also a message for you to take some time for yourself this weekend to relax.  
Blessed be...

Thursday's Reading ~ One Step at a Time

I will be 'on the road', enroute to Arizona tomorrow, so I am posting tomorrow's card reading today!  Your card for Thursday, September 26th/13 was drawn from the 'Magical Unicorns' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue.  Your card is the 'One Step at a Time' card, and Doreen's message for the card is this:
"Lots of little steps make big dreams come true."

My message for you is this:
We all feel 'overwhelmed' with all that undertaking a project or task implies at times.  Your message today is to 'break it down' and to focus on each step rather than the whole staircase!  Each step that you take carries you further toward your goal and as you take each step, the sense of accomplishment you feel in taking that step energizes you in moving forward with EASE and GRACE.  This can apply to so many aspects of our lives...I have found myself feeling 'overwhelmed' with all that I needed to 'do' in preparing for our trip down to Arizona.  I am a 'list maker' and when I looked at the list I had prepared a couple of weeks ago, I definitely felt panic about getting it all done!  I found that, when I focused on each task on the list and worked at completing that, rather than focusing on the whole list, I was far more efficient.  Guess what?  As of last night, I have most items 'ticked off' and all is well!  
Bring to mind an area in your life...be it healing a broken relationship; or completing all the outdoor 'fall work' in your yard in preparation for winter; or planning and hosting a large social event; or committing yourself to being more consistent in your spiritual practise; or losing the weight you need to be your healthiest self...whatever it may be for you, do not fall into the energy of feeling 'overwhelmed', but rather, identify some steps you can take that would move you in the right direction. Pat yourself on the back for each step that you do take toward your goal...  You've heard this before: "It's not the destination, it's the journey."
Might as well embrace the journey and celebrate along the way!
Blessed be...

Prayers

Your card today is drawn from the 'Return of Spirit' fractal art deck, authored by Cheryl Lee Harnish.  Your card is the 'Prayer' card, and Cheryl Lee's message for the card is this:
"You are being heard!  Your guides and angels are acknowledging your prayers, thoughts, and communication with them.  This is their way of affirming to you that your messages are getting through to them, loud and clear."

My message for you today is this:
To 'pray' simply means to use words with INTENTION.  Do not be concerned that, in communicating with your guides and angels, your words need to be poetic or structured within a certain framework to be heard!  You could recite the most beautifully constructed prayer, and without the energy of your connecting with the words and setting the INTENTION to communicate, it is completely ineffective.  Keep in mind, also, that your guides and angels know you intimately, and that they understand your languaging and how you best communicate with them.  All that is required in making the connection is setting the intention to do so,  coming from a heart-centered space, then trusting, allowing and believing the signs that are presented to you in response to your prayers.  Your guides and angels are high vibrational beings and it is not necessary to voice your prayers out loud for them to receive them.  Having said that, because WE are in the physical body, it can feel important for US to express our prayers out loud to really affirm that we are being heard.
Your guides and angels WANT to communicate with you, it is only you that keeps it from happening...relax, breathe, and express your prayers with the energy of KNOWING that you are being heard!
Blessed be...

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Be Strong ~ Sekhmet

Your card today is drawn from the 'Goddess Guidance' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue. Your card is the 'Be Strong' card, and it is aligned with the Goddess 'Sekhmet'.  Doreen's message for the card is this:
"You are stronger than you think you are, and your strength ensures a happy outcome."

My message for you today is this:
The Goddess, Sekhmet (pronounced SEK-met),who has stepped forward for you today is the Egyptian wife to the deity Ptah, and her name is defined as 'strong and mighty'.  She is a fierce guardian... a sun goddess, aligned with the element of fire, often depicted with lions, denoting her strength and ferocity when the need arises.  She is sometimes represented, pictorially, with the head of a lion and the body of a woman.
Sekhmet's message for you is that there is never any need for you to fall into the role of 'victim' in any situation.  To be self-empowered does not mean that you never experience the emotions of fear or self-doubt, but that you know you have the strength to go forward, rather than allowing these feelings to paralyze you.  There is a saying, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."  She asks you to honour yourself and the strength that resides within you.  Do not dishonour yourself by placing blame on others, making excuses or complaining about various aspects of your life.  When you feel the urge to do these things, bless the feelings for the indicators of change that you need to make, but do not reside in those feelings because doing so will not move you forward in a positive way.
Where in your life have you allowed yourself to dwell in negativity that stymies you from moving forward for your greater good?  Where in your life have you been resistant in 'speaking your truth' or standing up for yourself?  Where in your life have you allowed your lack of confidence to hold you back from 'going for it' as you know that you are meant to?
No self-judgment here...ask yourself these questions from a place of love, knowing that to be AWARE is the first step to positive change. 'When we know better, we do better'.  Once you acknowledge for yourself where you could employ the strength you have within to carry you forward, know that you are supported in doing so.  You ARE strong, but remember that to be strong does not imply that you need to stand alone!  Call upon your guides and angels, and Sekhmet, to assist you in accessing your inner strength, as you reach for your highest potential.
Blessed be...
After posting today's reading, my friend, 'Fiona from Arizona', shared this masterful saying with me, (not having yet read today's posting) and I just HAD to pass it on to you!  I LOVE how the Universe works!  Notice the lion image, which is affiliated with the Goddess Sekhmet, and the message aligns with her energy perfectly!  Standing in your own power and your own strength NEVER IMPLIES disempowering another...standing authentically in your own power encourages others to do the same!  We have synchronistically (there IS NO coincidence!) been given this timely reminder today!  This is validation that I am but the conduit for the messages you receive in your daily card readings here...I certainly had no way of 'knowing' which card would come forward for you today, prior to drawing it for you, and then to have Fiona send this adage which compliments today's message perfectly, well...I say 'Thanks', I say 'Amen'!
Blessed be...

Monday, September 23, 2013

Well, here you go!!!

So, here it is...the picture I was frustrated in trying to post for the daily reading today!!  Just so you know...once I 'relaxed into it' and got calm about it, and retried posting it from that energy later, there it was!!  Just sayin'...  Lessons in that for all of us!
Blessed be...

Peace

Interesting that the card that was drawn for you today is the 'Peace' card, and I have been struggling to post the photo of that card, as I do with each reading, using the SAME PROCEDURE that I do every time, yet for some reason, it will not post!!  After mulitiple attempts to post the picture, and admittedly becoming frustrated in doing so, I realized that I need to just MAKE PEACE with the fact that it is not posting, and get on with posting the message for you about the card!  Hmmmm...could there be a message within that, also?

Your card today is drawn from the 'Archangels Oracle' card deck, authored by Doreen Virtue.  Your card is the 'Peace' card, which is aligned with Archangel Chamuel.  Doreen's message for the card is this:
"Archangel Chamuel:  Peace comes from remembering that only love is real."

My message for you today is this:
Archangel Chamuel's name means, 'He who sees God'.  Many experience his aura as pale green in color and he is looked to in matters of healing anxiety and bringing peace...his energy is very calming and centering.  
Archangel Chamuel is stepping forward for you (and ME!) today to remind us that we can CHOOSE a peaceful demeanor and attitude...that we can be the 'calm amidst the storm'.
When you think back to circumstances where you became frustrated and agitated because things just weren't going as you'd wish, how did your being frustrated and agitated serve you? As your frustration level got higher, did the situation improve?  Have you noticed that when you seek to calm yourself and become more peaceful within yourself, the steps for resolution present themselves more clearly and you are better able to move forward in a positive way?  No judgment here about having felt frustrated or agitated...these feelings are legitimate, and serve us in motivating us to make necessary changes at times.  The point is that, RESIDING in and ESCALATING FURTHER INTO the energy of frustration or agitation seldom serves us.  Those emotions serve us as indicators and guidance, so honour them and then consciously choose to seek calm and peace so that the best possible solutions can present themselves to you.  Call upon Archangel Chamuel to assist you in finding that 'place of peace' within.  Green fluorite is a crystal that is said to align well with Archangel Chamuel and his tranquil energy, and there are many other crystals that will assist us in bringing that sense of serenity into our experience. 
Blessed be... 

Friday, September 20, 2013

Honesty ~ Mother Mary

Your card today is drawn from the 'Mary, Queen of Angels' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue. Your card is the 'Honesty' card, and Doreen's message for this card is this:
"I am in touch with my true feelings regarding this situation."

My message for you today is this:
This card today addresses being honest with YOURSELF about your feelings regarding a situation or relationship issue within your life. Many times, we judge our feelings as either 'good' or 'bad', when in truth our feelings are serving to guide us and are a means by which our angels communicate with us--especially if you are empathic or a 'feeler'.
Be honest with yourself (as you were encouraged yesterday, also!) about how you FEEL, and take some time to appreciate and understand why those feelings are presenting for you, rather than just judging your feelings as 'right' or 'wrong'.  This doesn't mean you need to ACT on your feelings...rather, view how you honestly feel as an indicator to you of what action you DO need to take, if any.  Neither do you need to embrace or 'wallow in' those feelings...simply observe them and acknowledge them and understand that you have them for a reason.
Perhaps you are feeling a LONGING  to honour the spiritual aspect of yourself on a daily basis...what is the purpose of feeling this way? It could be your Soul calling out to you, and this feeling could motivate you to develop a daily spiritual practise that feels right for YOU! Quite frankly, I consider writing and posting this daily card reading part of my daily spiritual practise and doing so serves my Soul.  I know people who begin every day with their Tai Chi practise, and some who draw a card for themselves each morning (right, Patti?)...the ways we choose to serve our Soul are as unique as we are...
Perhaps there is someone in your life who is a real IRRITANT for you...be honest with yourself about why this person irritates you and allow yourself to be open to lessons within that for you.  You get the idea...
Whatever situation or relationship issue comes to mind for you today, Mother Mary is with you to support you in truly being honest with yourself regarding your feelings about it, and in looking into what those feelings are trying to tell you. When you think about the situation or relationship, what feelings arise for you and why?   Ask Mother Mary to assist you in getting to the heart of the matter, and utilize your feelings as the beautiful guidance system that they are...
Blessed be...

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Be Honest With Yourself

Your card today is drawn from the 'Daily Guidance From Your Angels' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue.  Your card is the 'Be Honest With Yourself' card, and Doreen's message on the card is this:
"Look into your heart and you will know the truth of this situation.  It's safe to admit the truth to yourself, for we will support and guide you through the necessary changes.  Lean upon us for courage and the strength to take good care of yourself.  Focus only upon your true desires, and they'll come to you upon angel's wings."

My message for you today is this:
Last evening you were asked to 'wish upon a star' and today you are being asked to be CLEAR and TRUTHFUL about the changes you need to pull into your life in order to fulfill your wish.  Tonight we have the beautiful full moon energy, which is wonderful in assisting us to release what no longer serves us...when we do this with INTENTION, it is all the more powerful!  Be honest with yourself about what no longer serves you, and set the intention to release it 'for the greater good of all'...no judgment here, about what you are releasing as having been 'good' or 'bad'...it was in your life for a reason and there were lessons.  Change can be intimidating at first, even when your heart and Soul know that it is necessary.  The first step is to be honest about the changes that need to be made and then to make 'room for the new', by 'releasing the old'.  Bless it, and release it, and then know that you are guided and supported in how best to move forward toward your desire(s).
If possible, have yourself a little 'releasement ceremony' tonight, utilizing the full moon energy.  I have the blessing of attending a full moon drumming circle at Pegasus Ranch tonight, and I will have set the intention as to what I wish to release for myself prior to that...the power of many drums honoring the full moon energy is an amazing experience, and I advise you to take part when/if you can. Having said that,  it is not necessary to drum...have your ceremony in whatever way feels right for you...it could be just sitting quietly with yourself, wrapped in a blanket in the light of the moon.  I like to write down on paper what it is that I wish to release and then burn the paper, saying a prayer as I do so that 'this be released to the Light for the greater good of All'...use whatever words feel appropriate for you, setting your INTENTION is the most important aspect of this ceremony...  Today, look into your heart, be honest with yourself, and know that you are supported cosmically and by your guides and angels in making the changes that will best serve you!
Blessed be...

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

The 'better late than ever' card reading for today! ~ Wish Upon a Star

Thank you for your patience!  I had a wonderful, but full day!  Your card this evening is from a new deck that I purchased today...'Magical Unicorns', authored by Doreen Virtue.  Your card is 'Wish Upon a Star'...appropriate, since your reading is coming to you when its almost dark!!!  (Yes...Spirit DOES have a sense of humour!)
Doreen's message for you regarding this card is this:
"Make a wish and expect the very best."

My message for you this evening is this:
Just the other day, I purchased a piece of wall art that says, "Change your thoughts and you change your World."  We are being reminded this evening of the power of positive thinking and to engage again in the belief that what we wish for can indeed come true for us!  Another colloquialism , "To RECEIVE, you must first BELIEVE",  speaks to our trust that our dreams and wishes are attainable and will come true for us.  Indulge yourself in the child-like wonder of believing that to  wish upon a star means to send out into the Universe your most heart-felt desires and dreams for yourself... Indulge yourself in believing in your own possibilities!!!   As you lay your head to rest tonight, dare to dream...dream your way into your own potential!  What will you wish upon a star for?
Blessed be...

Look for your daily reading later today!

Your daily reading will be posted later today, as I am off to an early morning appointment!
Blessings to you,
Linda

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Priorities

Your card today is drawn from the 'Ascended Masters' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue. Just as a reminder, Ascended Masters are great spiritual teachers and healers, who act as powerful guides for us from the other side.  Most Ascended Masters have lived as humans on the Earth in various religions and cultures but as Ascended Masters they are nondenominational and are available to work with any and all who call upon them for assistance.  The Ascended Master who presented for you in your card today is 'King Solomon' and your card is the 'Priorities' card.  Doreen's message for the card is this:
"Devote time to your highest priorities...This is a wonderful time to work on projects that are near and dear to your heart."

My message for you today is this:
When Israel's King David died, his son, Solomon, ascended to the throne to rule Israel. Some of the attributes Solomon exhibited during his time on Earth were wisdom and enlightenment.  He had MANY wives, whom it is said helped him to understand the power of goddess energy!  He is credited with building the temple of the Ark of the Covenant in Jerusulem, structured on architectural plans that his father received in Heavenly visions. King Solomon will assist you in resolving predicaments, in building new projects and in promoting tolerance of various spiritual paths.
King Solomon has stepped forward for you today to assist you in setting your priorities in how you will delegate your time and energy. What is interesting about this is that, according to Elizabeth Peru, an Australian spiritual leader who posts information about cosmic energies, "Over the next 24 hours some SIGNIFICANT planetary patterns PUSH us to step onto our path, that means making decisions that honour you and the reason for you being here."  So, as Spirit often does, if we are aware and open, it is supporting us with King Solomon's energy in doing what cosmically we are being compelled to do!  So, those things that you have been setting aside because you 'didn't have time', even though they matter to you...find some time today!  I DO understand that we have obligations in our lives that must be met...we have been busy with harvest on our farm...but if you are honest with yourself, there are still 'pockets' of time within each day when we choose how we will place our time and energy.   Today, rather than using those pockets of time to do what you COULD do, choose to do what would SERVE YOU.  For example, I had 'planned' in my 'to do list' to vacuum my house later today, but now, I will use that pocket of time to write the blog that I have been feeling the calling to write...the harvest dust will still be there for me to vacuum later!  It is not as though the vacuuming will not get done, but I am prioritizing what is the best investment in myself at this time and a vacuumed floor just isn't it!   Even if it simply means taking 10 or 20 minutes to just 'be' with yourself, and dropping out of your head and into your heart, make the time to do that for yourself today...  Even on the busiest of days, we CAN prioritize how we will segment out portions of our day and the Ascended Master, King Solomon, will assist you in that...
Blessed be...

Monday, September 16, 2013

Heaven Is Watching Over You

Your card today is drawn from the 'Saints & Angels' card deck, authored by Doreen Virtue.  Your card is 'Heaven Is Watching Over You', which is aligned with your Guardian Angel.  Doreen's message for you is this:
"Rest assured that God and your guardian angels are watching over you and your loved ones.  You're very loved, and you're not alone in this situation...or ever...This is a message for you to release any worries to Heaven."

My message for you today is this:
Beautiful way to begin your week...with your Guardian Angel stepping forward to remind you that you are being watched over and that you are loved!  When caught up in the mundane aspects of our physical life we sometimes 'forget about' the loving gift from the Creator that we were given at the time of our birth...our Guardian Angels.  It is my belief and experience that we are all born with at least 2 Guardian Angels...Guardian Angels are YOUR personal angels and they are with you ALL THE TIME!  They are unconditional Love energy, they do not judge us...THEIR sole purpose is to love and assist us on our life path. Just as with all angelic energy, they cannot intervene in your life without your permission due to the 'Universal Law of Free Will'.  Guardian Angels are high vibrational beings that have never been in the physical form, and although they are not gender specific, they DO present as either male or female, depending upon their primary role in our life, and the energies inherent in that role. When our Guardian Angels appear to us, they present themselves in a physical form that we can relate to and understand.  Having said that, you DO NOT have to have SEEN your Guardian Angel to have been in communication with him/her!  They communicate with us in a myriad of ways!  I guarantee you that you HAVE INDEED experienced the love and support of your Guardian Angels, and that you can easily recall some incidents in your life where you felt that there was something 'unseen' assisting you!  The goal is to become more conscious in making the connection and to utilize the support available to you more consistently.  How do you do that?  You ASK...it is really that simple and that profound!  There are many guided meditation CD's available now to facilitate your opening up the lines of communication with your Guardian Angels, and they can be beneficial...but in truth, all it really takes is to acknowledge your Guardian Angel's presence in your life and then to trust, allow and believe the guidance and support being presented to you in whatever form it comes!  Their desire to communicate with you is as powerful as yours to communicate with them!  Don't complicate things!  How will you open yourself up to commune with your Guardian Angels today?  
Blessed be...

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Check out 'Conscious Connections ~ Blog & Events' for some announcements!

Check out my other blog on this site, 'Conscious Connections ~ Blog & Events' for some announcements over the next few days!
I have also been inspired, after having been contacted by someone who follows my daily card readings, to explain how the process works for me, so watch for that! (Thanks, Wendy, for the inspiration!)
Blessed be...

Friday, September 13, 2013

Compassion

Your card today is drawn from the 'Mary Queen of Angels' card deck, authored by Doreen Virtue.  Your card is the 'Compassion' card, and Doreen's message for this card is this:
"I see and feel others' points of view with forgiveness and kindness."

My message for you today is this:
Mother Mary is the epitome of unconditional love and compassion for others.  Not only is she advising you to see the situation that comes to mind for you today from a viewpoint of compassion for others, but for yourself, as well.  It has been said that if 3 people were to witness the same incident simultaneously, they would give 3 different descriptions of what had occurred.  This is because we each have our own 'personal filters', which we develop based on our unique life experiences and perspectives.  In healing any type of discord within a relationship or situation, it is most certainly helpful to understand that concept! Just attempting to 'not take things personally' and to understand that our own 'take' on the situation may not be in accordance with another persons' 'take' on it can bring a whole different energy to how you perceive it... This has been a week where you have been advised to take a heart-centered approach with yourself and others and today's message is no different.  Strive to see the relationship issue or situation from a heart-centered place of compassion, rather than from Ego and the need to be RIGHT.  Just doing that can honestly shift the dynamic within the situation from one of confrontation to one of mutually seeking resolution.  Be the peacemaker by initiating the action of seeing things from a place of compassion.  This doesn't imply that, in having compassion for another's viewpoint, we then need to 'take it on', only to attempt to understand it.  This does not mean denying or burying your feelings or perspective, but simply acknowledging the other's feelings and perspective.  You can be an example of how to reach a harmonious resolution.  Your sharing LOVE energy and compassion can truly bring healing blessings...ask Mother Mary and your angels to guide you and assist you in this, and so it is...
Blessed be...

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Trust Your Intuition

Your card today is drawn from the 'Healing With the Fairies' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue.  Doreen's message for this card is this:
"It is safe for you to follow your heart's guidance.  You know, deep down, what to do.  This card asks you to trust and follow this inner intelligence.
Affirmation:  I trust and follow my feelings and thoughts without question or delay."

My message for you today is this:
You have had this card come forward for you before, but it has a slightly different energy today.  While the message previously was one of understanding that the 'veil' is lifting and our guidance is all the more readily available to us, today you are being asked to consciously acknowledge the guidance and messages that you HAVE been receiving!
For example, last night I woke up multiple times during the night, just briefly, and then I fell easily back to sleep...it wasn't a 'disturbing' experience and there was no anxiety involved, although this is not a typical pattern for me---I am an excellent sleeper!  Each time I woke up, I thought of 'turquoise' and I just KNEW on some level that this was intended as a message for me.  Each time this happened,  I told myself to remember 'turquoise' when I awoke in the morning and then I fell peacefully back to sleep.  As anyone who truly knows me understands, I absolutely resonate with crystal energy, so it was no surprise to me that a message would come through for me in this way, although I can't recall receiving a message like this prior.  So, when I woke up this morning, I looked up the metaphysical properties and messages that turquoise can hold and I understood what the message was for me and how it related completely to a situation within my life at this time!  The point of sharing this experience with you is to illustrate that we receive messages in a multitude of ways...your Guides and Angels are highly creative...and our role is to be open and AWARE, and to then TRUST in the guidance we are receiving. The more you ALLOW and TRUST in the messages being shared with you by your Guides and Angels, the easier it is for them to communicate with you.  The means in which they will deliver the messages are as unique as each of us are...what captures your attention may not capture mine...they KNOW how best to reach you!  They are validating for you today that you ARE receiving messages!  Do not get caught up in the 'how' of it, just be in a place of receiving.  When you do receive guidance be sure to give thanks...remember, the Universe loves gratitude!
Blessed be...

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Recognition

YAY!!!  Thanks to my friend, Melanie, I now have in my hot little hands the new fractal art deck, 'Return of Spirit', authored by Cheryl Lee Harnish!!!  If you follow this blog, you know that I just LOVE Cheryl's fractal art decks and have been excited about obtaining her new deck released this past July... Your card today is drawn from this beautiful deck! Your card is the 'Recognition' card, and Cheryl Lee's message for you is this:
"It is important that we each feel recognized and seen for our hard work and unique contributions we make to this world.  This is why the Recognition card has come to you today.  The Universe does see you and all that you do.  You are being given the recognition, love, and support which you deserve.
This card can also come when we are about to receive recognition in the physical world as well.  You could be receiving an award, honour, or mention.  This could be at work, or with a community or social group.  This can also be on a smaller scale, in a more personal way...whatever form it comes in, just remember that Spirit speaks to us through the physical world and through the mouths of others...No matter what it is you do or how well you feel you are doing it, Spirit is giving you a cosmic pat on the back.  You have done well. Now just allow yourself to really take that in---good job You!
With the empowerment you gain in feeling recognized and appreciated, you will then be given the opportunity to begin to pay it forward.  Every time someone you encounter does something which impresses you, be sure to tell them.  Not only will you completely make their day, but you'll be surprised how good it will make you feel as well!"

My message for you today is this:
So, you have been reminded this week that you are in your life purpose when you experience JOY and when you share the energy of LOVE. Then, you were reminded to stand in your own power and to embrace your Truth from a loving perspective.  Further to that, today you are being recognized for the contributions that you make and you are being reminded that you DO make a difference!  It was brought to our attention about the 'ripple effect' when sharing our love energy, be it in a smile or a gesture that comes from the heart.  When your efforts and gifts that you bring to the world are recognized and acknowledged, it warms and fills your heart. The 'ripple effect' here, is that we can share Love more readily from a FULL HEART...  Allow yourself to fully receive and to take into your heart any compliment or accolades that come your way...do not deflect or deny the Love and appreciation that is being expressed toward you...allow yourself to receive it into your heart.  Know that it is allowing ourselves to RECEIVE that we can better GIVE...
You may be concerned that by accepting compliments or recognition of your gifts that you are dropping into Ego...but if you embrace the Love within the compliment into your heart center, you are truly in your 'Higher Self'...  Being in 'self-love' is not being in 'Ego'...can you see the difference?  When you Love yourself enough to receive, you are better able to give...  Today is a day to feel the energy of recognition for all that you are and all that you do!
Blessed be...


Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Oceana

Your card today is drawn from 'Messages From Your Angels', authored by Doreen Virtue. This was the first oracle card deck I owned and I began working with it more than a decade ago...still love it!  Your card today is the 'Oceana' card and Doreen's message for you for the the card is this:
"Take action.  You're in touch with your truth in this situation, and you need to trust your gut and lovingly assert yourself."

My message for you today is this:
This does not imply that you need come at the situation from a combative place...quite the opposite, actually.  When you authentically stand within your power...when you come from a position of self-empowerment...this is actually a place of peace!  No need to engage in others' drama or negativity...just move forward in the way that feels right, and as was brought to your attention yesterday, from a heart centered place of love...for yourself, foremost!  Honor your feelings about this situation and then proceed forward in the way that feels right for you...
Blessed be...

Monday, September 9, 2013

Encouragement

After the 'profound' messages brought forward for you last week, I was compelled to begin this week with the 'Guardian Angel Cards' deck, authored by Australian intuitive artist and author, Toni Carmine Salerno.  The energy this week feels to be a little less 'intense' and more about 'integration' of what came forward for us last week...Last week we were asked to 'dig deep' and to be very real with ourselves about what we wanted to manifest in our lives. This week, we will be integrating what we brought forward for ourselves and the energy is more gentle and self-nurturing.  Although this deck can also hold some strong messages, its energy is that of your Guardian Angel...unconditional love.  Your card today is the 'Encouragement' card, and Toni's message for this card is:
"Your love is invaluable to the Earth and to those around you.  Even though you may not always see the positive effect your love has on others, trust, for it does.  Each time you offer love, through a loving gesture, thought or word, you plant a seed of love, and love always generates more love.  Trust and continue your loving work."

My message for you today is this:
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card today!!! (Pun intended!!)  I had the blessing of attending an event this past Saturday called International Angel Day, hosted by my dear friends, Cindy Smith & Jaden Sterling, and I also had the priviledge of attending that event with some very special people in my life (I am in gratitude!)  One of the issues that was addressed was 'Life Purpose'...the BIG QUESTION that all who are striving to live our lives in awareness come to at some point!  Cindy's guidance from her angel team has been that, when we are in 'joy', we are in our life purpose...that resonated on a deep level with me!  With your card today, it comes to me that when we are in 'joy', we are experiencing 'love' energy...think of love energy in the broadest scope, not just the love that you feel for your spouse, your children, your family or your dear friends...you CAN literally feel 'love' for a stranger, for a place, for an item...in fact, you can direct the feeling of love toward infinite possibilities! Your life purpose is simply to share your LOVE, and when you do so, you will feel JOY!  
It brings me great JOY to teach and when I am engaged in that I KNOW that I am living my life purpose, but I ALSO experience JOY when I make eye contact with, and share a smile of encouragement with that young mom struggling with her uncooperative toddler in the grocery store, to whom my smile is meant to communicate, "I know...I've been there...you'll get through it".  Or when someone approaches me for assistance with something when I'm out and about and I am able to help them...joyful, also!  Your message today is that living your LIFE PURPOSE is not just the 'big picture things that you do', it is also in the so-called 'little things', which may actually shift a person's day in profound ways!  LOVE IS IN THE DETAILS!  How will you plant a seed of love today?  Plant that seed without any attachment to the 'outcome', other than the joy that you will experience in sharing your love energy with another.  You would be amazed to know the 'ripple effect' of how your gesture of love will in turn create another gesture of love, and so on...When you share LOVE, in whatever way, you are in your purpose, and you MAKE A DIFFERENCE!  
Blessed be...

Friday, September 6, 2013

Beetle ~ Necessary Decisions For Goals

If you have visited my website, you will note that I began my studies in the metaphysical many years ago in Shamanism and that this is where I was introduced to the knowing that 'everything is energy'... Through my studies, I recognized that animals can act as spirit messengers in our lives if we remain open and aware.  Your card today is drawn from the 'Animal-Wise Tarot' deck, authored by Ted Andrews, considered to be one of the foremost authorities in understanding and connecting to animal spirits.  For more information about Ted and understanding about animals as messengers, you may want to refer back to the reading here posted on August 21/13 when the 'Frog' card was drawn for you from this deck...I have a detailed explanation about recognizing animal spirit messengers in that posting...  Just scroll down until you reach the reading that day...
At the conclusion of this week of powerful messages for you, the 'Beetle ~ Necessary Decisions For Goals' card fell out of the deck for you.  This is what Ted has to say about Beetle as a messenger:
"The beetle is one of the most varied of all insects...When Beetle appears, it indicates that now is the time to make the necessary decision to meet our goals.  Beetle signals a confirmation we are on the right track and we should pursue our goals.  If we do so now, we will succeed down the road.  We need not worry about whether our decisions are correct at this time.  When Beetle appears, any decision we make will be followed within a very short time (rarely more than 2 weeks) by a confirmation one way or the other of the correctness of our decision...The appearance of Beetle reminds us to be realistic and pursue our goals...we must do what we must if we expect to accomplish our goals.  The WORK will be necessary.  The results, though, are miraculous.  The work now brings a definite change for the better.  The  Beetle's front wings have thickened into hard covers, which shield and protect its soft underside.  Because of this, Beetle's appearance heralds a time of protection in our endeavors and decisions...Because there are so many types of beetles, it is not unusual that this card appears when we have multiple choices which may be making it difficult to make our decisions...Now is a time to prioritize and keep our focus grounded. We should not give up our pursuits or goals, but we must not ignore practicalities either..."

My message for you today is this:
How are you doing, thinking of a BEETLE as your messenger today?  All animal spirits can act as messengers within our lives, including insects!  (Wasp was a powerful messenger for me, personally, a few weeks ago!)  This card falls in perfectly with the theme being presented to you this week...  Did you implement the new moon energy last night to consciously and intentionally focus on what it is that you desire to pull into your life?  We remain in the residual new moon energy today and now you are being advised that, having set your clear intention, you must make the decisions necessary in moving toward your goals.  I love that Beetle reminds us that there is WORK involved in reaching for our goals, while also advising us of the rewards in doing the work.  You are being strongly encouraged to 'step into it' this week!  You are also being reminded that you are protected and supported in your endeavors!  I remain EXCITED for you!  
Blessed be...

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Boundless & Dragon Guide



We have already ascertained that this is a powerful week energetically and the cards that have come forward for you have been urging movement from you spiritually.  I was guided to draw from two decks today, which is NEW for your daily card reading, but as always, when the cards dropped out of the decks, it all became clear!  Your first card is from the 'Path of the Soul' fractal art deck, authored by Cheryl Lee Harnish.  It is the 'Boundless' card and Cheryl's message for you is this:
"This is a card without limits.  It is eternal and infinite.  Either you are just beginning to experience your own unlimited nature or you are holding yourself back from it.  This card asks you to remove any doubts and fears you may have.  Move forward in faith, knowing the only limits you will ever experience are the ones you have created for yourself based on your own beliefs.  A world without boundaries or limits is opening to you.  Anything and everything is possible."
Your second card is from the 'Divine Guidance' fractal art deck, also authored by Cheryl Lee Harnish.  It is the 'Dragon Guide' card, and Cheryl's message for you is this:
"Dragon is here to help you take a stand in your life.  Others may have strong opinions about what you should be doing or how you should be doing it.  It could also be that others are interfering when they should not be.  Dragon has come to help you stand firm for what you believe is right, even if that means breathing a little fire to get your point across.  Don't worry, it will be ok.  Dragon is here to help you claim your power and your right to live your life as YOU see best."

My message for you today is this:
Recall that tonight is the new moon, whose energy is that of manifestation and then look back to the messages in the 2 cards that came forward for you today!! Wow!!
You have been asked this week to release what no longer serves you and then to 'get real' and 'be clear' about what you truly desire to draw into your life.  Today, you are told that your possibilities and potential are boundless, and that only YOU limit yourself.  In conjunction, you have the Dragon energy with you to assist you in 'standing in your own power'.  How many times have we engaged in the self-talk of, "Oh, I couldn't do that!", and how many times have we listened to others when they have said that to us also?  The green colors in the Dragon Guide card are healing energy to assist you in healing any self-doubt and past hurt you may have regarding standing in your own power...let that healing energy envelop you...
Just for today, BELIEVE, TRUST AND ALLOW that you CAN!  Employ the energy being brought forward by the Universe to assist you in manifesting into your life what would 'make your heart sing'!  Use your affirmations and FEEL as though it is already happening for you...then be awake and aware and take the guided action steps necessary to pull what you desire into your life, feeling that you are supported completely in doing so!  Relax about the WHEN of it occurring and just know that the wheels are in motion and the process has been initiated with the power of your INTENTION...
I am SO EXCITED for you!  
Blessed be...

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Time to Move On & Morning Affirmations

Your cards today dropped out of the 'Magical Mermaids and Dolphins' deck (in honor of my friend, Patti, who LOVES dolphin energy), authored by Doreen Virtue. Two cards dropped out of the deck together and it's pretty clear why they did!   One of the cards is the 'Time to Move On' card, and Doreen's message for you is this:
"It's time to let go of the old and worn out so that the new can come in."
Your other card today is the 'Morning Affirmations' card, and this is Doreen's message:
"Say positive affirmations each morning to open the gates of manifestation."

My message for you today is this:
Just LOVE that these two cards dropped out to bring our message to us today!  In your message yesterday, I believe that the manifestation energy of the upcoming new moon (tomorrow night) was brought to your attention.  Well, how appropriate that you are being reminded yet again today about letting go of what no longer serves you, in order to make room for what it is you desire to bring into your life.  Clear the way by consciously and intentionally acknowledging that a situation within your life is no longer working for you or just doesn't seem to fit any longer...  It doesn't mean that you weren't meant to have that experience or to be in that situation in the past...perhaps it truly did serve you at the time...no judgment here...simply bless it and LET IT GO on the physical, emotional and spiritual levels of your being.  Then shift your attention to what it is you want to manifest in your life.  You were also asked earlier this week to be REAL and CLEAR with yourself about what it is that you want to draw in to your life...  Once you release, you are creating a void, so be conscious and aware of how you desire to fill it!  Employ the new moon manifestation energy to 'kick start' the Law of Attraction in bringing your desired outcome to you. Then, as you are being guided today, support yourself with positive affirmations.  An affirmation is a positive statement of INTENTION, rather like a prayer of INTENT.  Create your own affirmation(s) stating what it is you desire to manifest, and don't get caught up in the 'how' of it...allow Spirit to support you with that.  This is NOT to imply passivity!  Once you are clear in your INTENT, create your affirmation about it; FEEL THE INTENTION of it;  pay attention to the 'synchronicities' and 'signs' that Spirit is presenting to you; and take GUIDED ACTION!  While your card says 'morning' affirmations, I would suggest that you carry your affirmation(s) with you throughout the day, also, and continue to reinforce the manifestation energy by repeating it many times throughout the day and while doing so, remember to truly FEEL  and BELIEVE it!  Remember, too, that affirmations are always stated in the NOW, as though the desired outcome is already present in your life!  This is very important on an energetic level...if you state your desired outcome as though it is in the future, it will always remain in the future...  As an example, I am sharing with you the affirmation that I created for myself this morning, based on today's reading...yours should reflect your desired outcome and be written in whatever way feels right for you... 
I have 'set aside' taking what used to be my 'daily walks in the coulee' for some time now, and my current weight, and somewhat 'achy' body is a reflection that.  It is my desire to be at my healthiest authentic weight for my body and to feel vital and active as I move into my 50's and onward.  Based on that desire, I created this affirmation... 
My affirmation:  I love and honour my physical body and make the commitment to exercise my body daily in support of my body's beautiful healthy state. I say 'Thanks', I say 'Amen'...
May the affirmation that you create for yourself bless you and serve you!
Blessed be...

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

The Moon ~ Archangel Haniel

Your card today is drawn from the 'Angel Tarot' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue and Radleigh Valentine.  I have used this deck previously and spoken about the difference between oracle cards and tarot cards.  Your card today is 'The Moon' card, which is a major arcana card from the deck (I do not separate the major and minor arcana cards from each other, as some do, but simply draw from the deck in it's entirety).  Major arcana cards within a tarot deck typically describe major events, turning points and key phases within our lives, and minor arcana cards typically relate to more commonplace or everyday events.  For this deck, Doreen & Radleigh have aligned each of the major arcana cards (there are 22 of them) with an archangel and your card today is aligned with Archangel Haniel.  Haniel's name means 'Glory of God', her aura is experienced by many as bluish-white, and a crystal that is associated with her energetically is moonstone.  Haniel has long been affiliated with cycles, such as the moon cycles and she also assists us with matters of intuition and clairvoyance.  Doreen & Radleigh's message for you for this card is this:
" The angels sent you this card because this is a time of powerful intuition and psychic ability.  However, your greatest insights will be about yourself.  Embrace this period of self-awareness to overcome past blocks that have held you back.  Awaken to truths about yourself that you've kept hidden, and see your brilliant light."

My message for you today is this:
So, you began the week with a dynamic card whose energy and message will remain with you throughout your week...another of those has come forward for you today.  We are heading into a new moon on September 5 and you are being encouraged to really 'tap into' your higher self and inner guidance and to 'be real' with yourself about what it is that you desire to draw into your life, because your manifestation abilities are heightened at this time.  You are being supported by the cosmic energies (moon energy, particularly) also!
Archangel Haniel's energy is both soft and strong at the same time...she embraces us in gentle, supportive energy as we move through cycles occurring within our lives, but she also nudges and pushes us to get us to move forward, for that is the purpose of cycles and change...to carry us forward!  Change is not always comfortable, but if we know that it is for the better then we can implement the necessary changes and embrace them with ease and grace. Sometimes we 'think' that we are ready to make a desired change when in truth we are holding on to old patterns in some way that are holding us back.  Use your heightened ability to truly 'see' a situation for what it is, be honest with yourself, release any blocks that come forward for you (from a heart-centered place of love, not from any judgment!), and then utilize the creation/manifestation energy of the new moon on September 5 to begin to move yourself in the right direction toward your desired goal. Understand that setting a clear intention is already taking action!  Ask Archangel Haniel to be with you and assist you throughout, and so it is... It is a good time to carry or wear moonstone to serve you, also.
Blessed be...

Monday, September 2, 2013

Take Charge of This Situation ~ Moses

I hope you are all enjoying your holiday Monday!  It's a beautiful, warm, summery day in southern Alberta...radiant!  The first week of September, already!  Wow!
Your card today is drawn from the 'Ascended Masters' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue.
Ascended Masters are great spiritual teachers and healers who have agreed to serve as us guides and teachers as we navigate through our physical lifetime.  Many, though not all, of the Ascended Masters have experienced life on Earth and acted as leaders and healers during their time here, also.  Ascended Masters come from every culture and religion and are nondenominational...they happily assist any and all who call upon them!  Your card today was 'found' on my office floor, even though I had not been working recently with that deck, and I had walked frequently past my office many times without having noticed this card laying there on the floor before!  I am very conscientious about my card decks, and have them all contained in a large basket, with a large black silk cloth draped over them for protection...I honor my decks as sacred tools in connecting to the Divine.  When I picked up this card, I knew that it was intended as your card for the day!  Your card is the 'Take Charge of This Situation' card and it is aligned with the energy of the powerful Ascended Master, Moses, a courageous prophet who manifested miracles through faith, determination and intention.  Doreen's message for this card is this:
"You have the power to heal and alter the course of this situation.  It's time for you to take charge and assume a leadership position.  First decide what you want.  Be clear about the conditions that are acceptable or unacceptable to you.  The Universe responds when you're clear about your aims and intentions.  The ascended masters will support your leadership role."

My message for you today is this:
I have a strong sense that your card today is setting the tone for you for the week...this is not just your 'message of the day', but is speaking to how you set your week up...  You are going to be encountering situations and opportunities this week where you will be asked to 'stand lovingly in your power', so be clear with yourself about where you stand and then be authentic in presenting your perspective and intentions!  This is not only speaking to scenarios where you may be 'challenged' to claim your power within a relationship or circumstance...it is also about moments of opportunity being presented to you that will allow you to more fully engage in your life purpose in a clear and directed way!  Be courageous and step into these opportunities when they extend themselves, knowing that you are supported and being leant the courage of the powerful Ascended Master, Moses!  
This is not the week for passivity!  It is an exciting week of opportunity for you!
Blessed be...