Igniting Courage

This is your card reading for Monday, September 26th/16.  Your card flew out of the 'Gateway Oracle' deck, authored by Denise Linn.  Your card is 'Igniting Courage' and Denise's message for the card is this:
"I am strong, valiant, and courageous...
CARD MEANING:  Move forward fearlessly. Gather your inner forces and take a risk. Speak up for yourself by honoring your truth. This isn't the time to be timid or hold back.  Go forward gallantly with your banner of truth waving in the wind.  You are a light bearer for others.
THE UNIVERSE WANTS YOU TO KNOW:  Being courageous doesn't mean that you're not afraid.  It means that in spite of fear and hesitation, you take action anyway.  It's all right to fall down--just don't stay down.  Do not allow yourself to be limited by the beliefs of others or even your own beliefs. Face your fears.  Go beyond the boundaries of your self-imposed barriers.  Live passionately and boldly.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF:  What could this card represent about my own fears? How can I overcome fear and step into courage? What is the ultimate outcome if I conquer my hesitations?"

My message for you today is this:
I attended a beautiful Fall Equinox ceremony yesterday, and at one point we were discussing how we are energetically at the end of a cycle and moving into a new cycle. 2016 is a 'year of completion' numerologically (2+0+1+6=9), and September is a 9 month, in this year of completion. Cosmically, we are also culminating an important cycle and so this recent Fall Equinox and closing out of the Eclipse season for the year has been powerful energetically.  I personally have no background knowledge of astro-numerology, but I was able to hear what was being shared in this regard, because I have definitely been 'feeling' the prevailing energies and the shift that is underway!  We have 'worked on' and learned much and realize some old patterns and ways of being and underlying core belief systems that just no longer serve us.  We are ready now to move into the new way of being that is in alignment with the higher vibration that is permeating our planet collectively and also we, as individuals. We are at a portal wherein we may consciously choose to shed an old belief pattern and replace it with one that will be representative of who we are now.  It was said yesterday that the profound energy of possibility and potential that we are now in means that we must have COURAGE to take that leap of faith!  It often takes courage to step out of the status quo and what has become familiar, in order to affect change.  Even when we just KNOW that this change will be a positive one.  It is why it often takes us so long to get to a place where we are willing to take necessary action to break old patterns.  No self-judgment about that.  Often, there are necessary learnings along the way.  The message today is that you are being supported--in fact, urged-- ENERGETICALLY to make an important shift in your life and perspective. The time is now. Pay attention to the situations and circumstances that present to you today and in the near future, where you are being offered the opportunity to approach that situation from a new standpoint or stance. The way you would have 'dealt with' or approached that situation previously is not the same as you will now.  You have indeed made a 'shift' and it is time that your actions reflect that. You will feel compelled to stand in your truth. This does not hold a 'combative' energy, by the way, but rather, one of being self-empowered---and being truly in your own power does not disempower another. 
Speaking from an empowered place holds a whole different energy than speaking from a defensive stance, for example. One is proactive and one is reactive.  As a collective, we are shifting away from the competitive/reactive framework and into a cooperative/proactive framework; even though it may seem that we are doing so at a snail's pace sometimes. Yet, these shifts are absolutely happening on a deep level. Choose to embrace and utilize them as you strive to live your life in a way that reflects all that you are. Honour yourself! 
In Denise's words in her message to you for this card: 'I am strong, valiant and courageous.'
And I would add to that: And my own best advocate!
Blessed be...

Visualize

This is your card reading for Friday, September 23rd/16.  Your card spun out of the 'Wealth & Wisdom' card deck, authored by my friend, Jaden Sterling (www.JadenSterling.com). Your card is 'Visualize', and Jaden's message for the card is this:
"The Universe is reminding you that what your mind can conceive and believe you can achieve.
Action
Invest 10 minutes a day (morning and night) creating a clear, vivid, detailed mental picture of something you desire.  While visualizing see yourself achieving your desired result and feel the feelings that come from receiving it.
Create a vision board filled with pictures and words of the things you desire. Invest time in looking at it everyday, then close your eyes and visualize yourself already having received that which you desire."

My message for you today is this:
So, as we close out the week, the theme for your messages has become most evident! 
You are being strongly encouraged to take your life by the reins! This quote restates what Jaden has shared with us in his message above:
"Visualize this thing that you want, see it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blueprint, and begin to build." ~Robert Collier~
And this quote by Jim Carrey speaks to how he has utilized visualization in his life:
"I would visualize things coming to me.  It would just make me feel better. Visualization works if you work hard. That's the thing. You can't just visualize and go make a sandwich."
Love that! 
Now is the time, as we move into a new season, to get really clear about what it is that you intend to experience in your life.  You are being advised that visualization is an effective means of bringing your intentions into being. You are also being advised that TAKING ACTION is a key component to visualization. 
I have shared on my Facebook page that I was honoured to be a speaker at the International Angel Day event on September 11th/16 in Calgary. In preparing for my talk, I absolutely employed the technique of visualization, as I have every time I have had to speak publicly.  I didn't know, as I rehearsed and visualized, all of the details of the event, such as: exactly how many people would be there; who would actually be there; the time of day that I would speaking, exactly how the room and stage would be set up, the sound system I would be working with, etc...  My primary intention, in giving this talk, was to experience a strong connection with the audience...to be vulnerable enough to share with them WHO I AM (since I was speaking about being your authentic self)!   THAT is what I visualized, as I rehearsed...the response the audience would have to the words I was sharing.  I wanted to be rehearsed enough in the CONTENT of what I wanted to share in my talk, that I didn't have to focus on 'remembering' what I wanted to say; so that the audience could RELATE to what I was sharing.  What I am trying to illustrate by sharing this event in my life, is that when we employ visualization in our lives to create what we desire, it is not necessary that we try to script EVERY aspect of the experience---much of the event was beyond my control. What I did, was to visualize the outcome I desired, and I took the action steps---in rehearsing as I visualized---to make it happen.  I am grateful that I achieved what I had visualized for that speech, and that it happened as I had 'seen' it...so gratifying! 
What area of your life would benefit right now from utilizing visualization?  It could be in regards to mending or improving a relationship; achieving better health or fitness; career goals; finances, etc.  The more specific you are in your intent, the more specific the Universe can be in delivering. 
The key to visualization is to see it as though you are already experiencing it...THAT is the energy that actually draws it into your experience, and that is the 'belief' aspect that is necessary in manifesting.  I have said it here so many times, and I truly do believe it: 
The Universe is conspiring in your favour.  Employ visualization to show the Universe what it is that you desire!
Blessed be... 

Universal Law of Intention

This is your card reading for Thursday, September 22/16--a 22 Master Day AND Fall Equinox!  Your card today soared out of the 'Universal Laws of Conscious Creation' fractal art deck, authored by Lara Solara, Marlene Chapman, and Dana Da Ponte. Your card is 'Universal Law of Intention', and the author's message for the card is this:
"This law states that this is a Universe of infinite possibilities, and within every intention there lies the possibility for its fulfillment.  When intention is clear and focused it becomes a power that attracts the means necessary for its fulfillment.  Strengthen the power of your intention by focusing more energy and attention into it.  Create a detailed vision os what you want.  Ask yourself what it is the you REALLY want and discover the deeper reason that underlies your intention. The Universe responds to your authentic intentions, whether or not you are consciously aware of what they are.  Experience the self-discovery that is gained by looking more deeply into your desires and motives.  Ask yourself this question and be honest with yourself: why do you want what you want?  You may be surprised at the answers.  The authentic intention behind a thought or action will ultimately determine the outcome that results.  This card is bringing your attention to your intentions. It may be time to re-evaluate your intentions.  Or perhaps it is time to recommit to an intention you valued in the past. Fuel your intentions with your belief, energy, and vision. Let go of the notion of limits. The Universe is reminding you that where there is a will there is a way.  It is time to set your intentions, believe in yourself, and boldly move forward.
HOW TO HARMONIZE WITH THIS LAW
Spend time organizing your intentions into a clear and coherent vision.  Write yourself a mission statement or create a list of key intentions that you are committed to living by. Place this statement in a spot where you will be reminded of it daily.  Read it over regularly and make changes to it when you discover that your intentions have changed."

My message for you today is this:
I hold a strong core belief in the power of INTENTION!  To me, everything is about the INTENTION that you bring to something! And so, a few years ago, when I was on Vancouver Island at a 6 day Immersion with Panache Desai--whom I felt such an affinity with, and was SO EXCITED to be learning from--to hear him state that we should refrain from indulging in setting intentions, because to do so would only bring us suffering sent me into a tail spin!!!  What?!?
How could I feel so aligned, vibrationally, with this spiritual mentor and yet have such a divergent viewpoint of  a key word in my life and belief system???  After delving into this further, and much discussion, what I came to was that the way in which Panache and I DEFINED the word INTENTION, was very different! It is one of the challenges we face here in this physical existence...attempting to 'label' and 'name' that which is really beyond words (and this coming from a person who highly values the power of the word)!  In Panache's frame of reference, to set an INTENTION meant to expect a certain, specific OUTCOME. Whereas, in my frame of reference, to set an INTENTION meant to plant a SEED---with the realization that you couldn't predict exactly how that seed would germinate, grow and bloom.  To me, setting the intention is a key component of manifesting what you desire in your life, even as you understand that HOW it comes to be is often a 'surprise'! 
I argued with Panache's statement that 'we should not set intentions because they would only bring us suffering when we didn't get the intended results' by saying: but, if you hadn't set the intention to hold this Immersion, and we hadn't set the intention to attend this Immersion, then it wouldn't happen!!! And I further explained that when I set the intention to attend, I DIDN'T hold any specific expectations about WHAT the experience would be...quite the opposite!  I planted the seed by setting the intention to attend, and then went in with an open mind about what I would experience and learn there. Can you see the difference? 
(And trust me...I could not have scripted what I experienced at that Immersion in my wildest imagination! It was incredible and Soulful and so expansive!)
We are being reminded today to look HONESTLY at what our intentions are as we strive to live our life from a Soulful, conscious place. What seeds are you planting and what is your motivation in planting them?  In the prevailing energies, I have no doubt that you have been feeling the need to reevaluate some of the intentions you had set previously. Do they still feel in alignment with who you are now? If not, why not? This is in NO WAY about self-judgment but rather, self-reflection.  
On this day of Equinox--when we leave one season behind to move into another--look consciously to what it is that you INTEND for yourself.  The more clear you are in your vision, the more precise will be the response of the Universe.  The power of intention, to me is the ENERGY you bring to something. Even expressing the words 'I love you' can be fuelled by different intentions and thereby hold a different energy. In expressing these words to another, is your intention to manipulate; or to chastise; or to uplift; or to encourage? All hold very different 'vibes', dependent upon your underlying intention in saying them. 
The Universal Law of Intention has been brought to your attention today so that you will utilize it in moving in the direction that your Soul desires for you.  Use this day to deliberate upon the seeds of intention you wish to plant in your life at this time.
Blessed be...

Ganesha

This is your card reading for Wednesday, September 21st/16.  Your card slipped out of the 'Gaia Oracle' card deck, authored by Toni Carmine Salerno.  Your card is 'Ganesha', and Toni's message for the card is this:

~Ganesha~

"Clearing away obstacles, Protection, Guidance

Ganesha--one of the most worshiped deities in the Hindu pantheon--has shown up in your reading today as an omen of good fortune.  Whatever has thwarted your progress or prevented you from moving forward will soon be resolved.  An obstacle is cleared and you are free to move on.  Your plans are now able to come to fruition.  Know that every thing happens for a reason.  The blockages you have faced were in fact a blessing in disguise; an act of divine intervention.  Timing and circumstances were previously not favourable and your efforts would only have ended in disappointment and failure. The path is now clear and the timing is right; your stars are in alignment.

Affirmation:

I am protected and guided by a higher power

When the path is blocked I take this as a sign to wait

I give thanks for divine intervention

When the path is clear, I move forward with ease

All that occurs or does not occur is for my highest good."

My message for you today is this:

I have referred many times to 'Divine Timing'---it is one of my core beliefs. The Universe/Spirit has a far more omnipotent viewpoint of how things are 'playing out' in our lives than we do here in the physical.  I often share the message that 'the Universe is conspiring in your favour', and I believe this profoundly, also.  The powerful goddess, Ganesha, has presented for you today to remind you of this!  How many times--when you look back to pivotal moments in your life--do you see, in hindsight, that everything happened in perfect timing regarding an important aspect of your life (even though YOU may have been frustrated in waiting for it to happen)?  There are often other components to the experience that need to take place in order for things to happen for our greater good.  This does not mean that you don't take action steps toward moving in your desired direction. Yet, we need to keep this in mind: It takes A LOT of effort to go against the tide...sometimes we need to patiently wait for the tide to turn so that we can get to where we want to with ease and grace. You are being advised today that the tide has turned and so, start paddling with confidence and the knowing that you are being so supported!

Blessed be...

(Wow! I just went back and reread yesterday's reading that I posted, for some reason, and I was blown away by the similarity in the messages that came forward for you! Love it!  Pay attention, Dear Ones...Spirit is really striving to get your attention about Divine Timing and that the time is ripe for harvest, so to speak! )(Wow! I just went back and reread yesterday's reading that I posted, for some reason, and I was blown away by the similarity in the messages that came forward for you! Love it!  Pay attention, Dear Ones...Spirit is really striving to get your attention about Divine Timing and that the time is ripe for harvest, so to speak! )

Loyal Heart

This is your card reading for Tuesday, September 20th/16.  Your card spun out of the 'Wisdom of the Oracle' deck, authored by Colette Baron-Reid.  Your card is 'Loyal Heart', and Colette's message for the card is this:
"ESSENTIAL MEANINGS: Fidelity; loyalty; devotion.
THE ORACLE'S MESSAGE: Evidence of loyalty will appear in your life. Others will prove they are faithful to you, and you will in turn commit fully to them. There is a sure and abiding certainty in your heart.  Know that Spirit is ALWAYS loyal to you. No matter the outer circumstances in your life, trust and have faith, for you are eternally loved, always Divinely protected and Divinely directed.
PROSPERITY MESSAGE:  Your long-term loyalty to your goals is becoming evident in the world of conditions, where your aspirations for success assume form in reality. Success is finally taking shape.  If you are loyal to your dreams, faithful to your plans while remaining flexible, and devoted to serving others, you will be shown proof of your true prosperity. This is a time for joyful celebration of Spirit, your manifesting partner."

My message for you today is this:
Today's message is about your relationship with SELF and with your Spiritual Advisors and conscious connection with Spirit.  You are being reminded about 'Divine Timing', or as it has long been said, "All in good time...".  Although it may have seemed as though your goals and dreams have not been happening within the time frame that you had set for yourself, it is important to remember that we here in the physical do not have the omnipotent vision of Spirit, or the Divine.  You are being called to remain loyal to your goals and dreams and the knowing that you ARE moving in the right direction! Look to, and acknowledge what you HAVE achieved and how far you've come!  Choose to celebrate the growth and progress you have experienced to this point on your Soulful journey.  If you find yourself dropping into the past, lovingly give thanks for all that brought you to where you are now, and for what is now carrying you forward into this higher vibration that we are morphing into.  
Take a moment today to sit quietly, close your eyes, place your hands lovingly over your heart center, and simply breathe gratitude into your heart chakra.  Allow the warmth of that to permeate your body and your psyche.  The energy of gratitude is a powerful manifesting energy!  Just reside in that for a time and feel the strong connection that you have with your personal Spiritual Advisors.  For now, as you breathe gratitude into your heart chakra, focus only upon that and leave the 'task list' alone. From here, all else will come into being. Strive to be loyal to, and to honour YOURSELF! 
Blessed be...

Third Chakra ~ Archangel Chamuel

This is your card reading for Monday, September 19th/16.  Your card today flipped out of the 'Energy Oracle' card deck, authored by Sandra Anne Taylor.  Your card is 'Third Chakra, Archangel Chamuel', and Sandra's message for the card is this:
~Third Chakra, Archangel Chamuel~
"Emotions of Desire, Life-Force Energy
The powerful Archangel Chamuel is holding a beautiful sphere of golden light at the solar plexus, which is the location of your third chakra and the center of your life-force energy. The issues here revolve around emotions of desire and your personal energy.  When the card appears upright, it indicates that an increased enthusiasm is present or soon to be on its way. 
This is a great time to move toward the completion of your desires. Your life force is vibrating with power and resonance, and your soul is calling you to direct your energy in a focused, purposeful manner.  This angel of power is with you now, so go for it!
Affirmation: My third chakra is open to its perfect, healthy state.  I radiate a bright and vibrant life-force energy.  I feel excitement for all that I do."

My message for you today is this:
Archangel Chamuel, whose name means, 'He who sees God', and whose specialty is in healing anxiety and bringing about a feeling of peace, has presented for you today.  His aura may be experienced as pale green in color, and a crystal said to align well with his energy is Green Fluorite.  Archangels are Light Beings, who have never been in physical form. Their high vibration enables them to bi-locate---to be with multiple Souls simultaneously---and so you are not taking an Archangel away from another when you call them to you.  Archangels, just as all angels, are governed by the Law of Free Will--which means that they are unable to intercede in our lives without our permission, so we much ask.  Your request need not be expressed in a formal way...simply expressing 'help!' will bring the angels to you! Yet, the more specific you are in your request, the more efficient they can be in assisting you. Choose to give Archangel Chamuel permission to be with you energetically today, and then pay attention to what 'gets you excited' about your life on this day.  Are you calling to mind a project that is very heart-centered for you? Today would be an excellent day to engage in working on that project. Know that he is supporting you, even if you don't see evidence of it yet. You are being encouraged to stand in your power today, from a place of self-honouring. Acknowledge within yourself the gifts you have to share with the world and then, from this place of confidence, take action! 
Can you see the Wasp on the left rose in the photo of your card for today's reading?  He flew in as a messenger for you also, just as I was taking the photo. According to Ted Andrews in his book, 'Animal-Speak Pocket Guide', Wasp means 'protection'.  When Wasp appears for you, Ted says:
"Protection is strong around you. Dreams are fulfilled through practical efforts and fulfilling your role and responsibilities."
One of my core beliefs is that there is NO COINCIDENCE, only SYNCHRONICITY, and that Spirit employs synchronicity and synchronistic events in order to guide us and communicate with us.  So it is with the Wasp flying in as I was taking the photo of your card today! Spirit is letting you know that you are protected and safe as you pursue the authentic expression of whatever it is that is 'lighting you up' right now. Take those action steps with confidence, conviction and courage...you are so supported in doing so!
Blessed be...

Divinity

This is your card reading for Friday, September 16th/16...the day of the Full Moon and Penumbral Lunar Eclipse!  Your card today dropped dramatically out of the 'Return of Spirit' fractal art deck authored by Cheryl Lee Harnish.  Your card is (of course it is on this powerful energetic day!) 'Divinity', and Cheryl Lee's message for the card is this:
"You are a beautiful, wise, and loving soul who has braved the perils and difficulty of incarnation to be here on Earth and in service to humanity.  You uplift the energy and consciousness of others through the work that you do, whether you are aware of it or not. There are billions of souls residing on the planet at this time, yet only a small number of them are here to help humanity evolve to its fullest potential--and you are one of those souls. Who you are, is a gift to this world.  Even at the best of times it can be difficult to remember this; especially when being human feels so real.
Your connection to Spirit is much stronger than you think.  You are a living, breathing channel of the Divine.  It moves through you in all that you do.  It flows through the words that you speak, even when you don't intend it to.  In every situation, you are a transmitter of the higher cosmic energies and wisdom.
It is those who have the greatest gifts who most often face the biggest challenges in life. Hold your head up and keep your faith. These challenges are the means to seeing and understanding the strength, wisdom, and compassion you hold within yourself. On a higher level, your soul chose to have a direct experience of the trials you have faced.  Through each event, you have become better equipped and skilled, so that you in turn could help others.
You are a very special soul, with an important part to play in the healing and betterment of the people of this planet.  You are born to be in service to humanity through the Divine gifts and knowledge you have carried with you into this lifetime.  You are here to ignite the Light in others, to realize their own Divinity."

My message for you today is this:
While I always feel Moon energy--even though I have no 'understanding' about astrology or cosmic energies, as such--this particular Full Moon feels to be particularly 'intense'. Therefore, it is no surprise that Spirit has presented you with this card today, to remind you of your Divinity and your powerful connection to Spirit!  Pay attention to the guidance that is being given to you through symbols and synchronistic events, and through what you may be feeling in your body.  Although you may find yourself feeling a little 'shaky' and 'full of energy' right now, do your best to relax into it and allow that energy to flow with ease and grace, rather than strive to contain it.  These energies are honestly being offered up to 'move you forward' and are not intended to intimidate or cause anxiety.  Just 'go with the flow', and do not resist what you are experiencing.  It's an 'excitement' energy of new possibilities and potentials that you are witnessing...nervous anticipation, so to speak. This penumbral Lunar Eclipse is the final eclipse of the season which has been urging us to step firmly onto our authentic, soulful path.  During the eclipse season you may have faced some challenges that truly pushed you into that authenticity, and have left you feeling vulnerable and exposed. Know that there were important lessons in these challenges for you, that were intended to bring focus and determination as you move forward on your Soul path.  Now, you are meant to continue living your life consciously and from an empowered stance.  You have been reminded today, that being an 'inspiration' to others does not imply that you have lived a 'perfect' life!  Actually, when you are willing to share ALL that you are, and have been, in this physical experience; you allow others to feel safe in doing so, also! That is why most of our most profound spiritual mentors and teachers have their own stories of self-doubt, 'mistakes', and having overcome certain life choices or circumstances to share.  It helps us to understand that we did not come here to be 'perfect', but rather to grow and mature our Soul through this experiential wonderland called Earth!  You do not have to be PERFECT to be an expression of DIVINITY!  You are being called to shine your Light, as only you can---be courageous and vulnerable to do so...you are SO supported!
Blessed be...