This is your daily card reading for Friday, January 30th/15. Your card jumped out of the 'Mary, Queen of Angels' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue. Your card is 'Action', and Doreen's message for the card is this:
"Today I take action related to the priorities that I have previously put off...
Mother Mary sends you this gentle reminder that sometimes you must take human action in order for your prayers to be answered. Such is the case with your current situation, where you may have disregarded, or procrastinated working on, a priority. Mother Mary is compassionate and understands that you've got multiple responsibilities demanding your time and attention. Even so, this is a case where things will stay at a standstill until you take steps in your desired direction.
To clarify which action steps to take, sit quietly and interview your heart with these questions:
What is most important to me?
How much time do I devote to these priorities daily?
What can I do right now to support them?
Notice the thoughts and feelings that arise, because these are part of the answers to your prayers. Then ask Mother Mary and the angels to boost your motivation and confidence to take these actions."
My message for you today is this:
The energy is strong right now in urging us to take 'conscious action'...as I have stated here often, that is the energy of 2015 on the whole, but today's energy is 'amped up' in that regard. Mother Mary---with her maternal, nurturing energy---is imploring us to express our Light out into the World, in the same way that a loving Mother sees the great potential within her child and wants that potential to be expressed. Although Mother Mary's energy is gentle, she is adamant that today we take the action steps necessary in sharing our unique gifts and talents with the World. Procrastination is NOT in alignment with the energy of this day! Choose to be proactive, even if it means taking baby steps. Tap into your inner knowing, which is heart-centered, as to how best to proceed today. Perhaps you will pick up the phone and make that phone call that you have been putting off making, for whatever reason. Perhaps you will register for that course that you have been interested in taking, but haven't yet committed to. Perhaps you will follow through on your plans to take better care of your physical body by researching nutrition and committing to an exercise program that feels right for you. Whatever this means for you today, follow your heart's urgings, take guided action, and witness the sense of elation you feel once you have taken some steps to bring your desired reality into being! Mother Mary stands with you today to support you in doing so...she offers you the firm, yet gentle hand of maternal energy. Feel embraced and know that Mother Mary looks upon you seeing the potential and possibility within you, longing for it to be expressed. What you place your intention upon today and your energy into accomplishing, will move forward with ease and grace. Take action! You will be so glad that you did!
Blessed be...
This is your card reading for Thursday, January 29th/15, from Anthem, Arizona! Your card dropped out of the fractal art 'Universal Laws of Conscious Creation' deck, authored by Lara Solara, Dana DaPonte, and Marlene Chapman. Your card is the 'Universal Law of Love', and Lara, Dana and Marlene's message for the card is this:
"The Law of Love states that the formless substance, or essence, from which all things are created is permeated with the quality of universal love. Universal love is an inherent quality of the life force that animates all things and is thus within every atom and molecule of everything that exists. Universal love is whole, open, and inclusive. It contains an interconnection with all life and embraces everyone and everything without conditions. It allows that which is without restriction. Oneness experienced at the level of feeling is universal love. The polar experience of love is fear. All feelings are a variation of either fear or love. When you perceive yourself as separate from all life, you experience fear or another emotion rooted in fear, such as anger, hate, depression, or pain. All emotions that made you feel badly are rooted in the perception of separation. All emotions that make you feel good are rooted in love or oneness. When you feel good, you become expanded and open. An open, expanded state of being allows the Universe to work with, for, and through you. This card is telling you to choose love. Ask yourself: what would love do now? How could you look at your present conditions more lovingly?"
My message for you today is this:
As I lay my hand upon this fractal art card, what I felt emanating was a glowing warmth that was all-encompassing. You are being asked today to take a moment to allow yourself to consciously bask in the glow of unconditional Love. You CAN make the conscious choice to do so, you know, regardless of extenuating circumstances. Take the time to sit quietly, and support yourself with crystals, candle light, and uplifting music, or a locale in Nature that you resonate deeply with---whatever you feel inspired to 'set the mood' (Rose Quartz is a beautiful crystal whose vibration is in alignment with unconditional Love). Give yourself the loving gift of this time to honour yourself and the Divine spark that resides within you...this spark is fuelled by unconditional Love. See the Divine spark, in your mind's eye, and imagine it growing, and glowing, and expanding, until it fills you up with Light and Love. Now, you are in complete vibrational alignment with Source energy, which is Love energy. Sit with that, and feel yourself embody the peace and serenity that is being offered you. Unconditional Love energy is so healing, and you CAN choose to access this vibration, even when (and most especially when) you are not feeling your optimal self. Feeling sad, or angry or frustrated or unworthy? Acknowledge that you are feeling that way, and that there are no 'bad' emotions, because as Panache Desai states, 'emotions are just energy in motion'. Look to how that emotion is there to guide you, and then nurture yourself by engaging in the simple practise of connecting with Source, unconditional Love energy as a reminder that you ARE LOVED and you ARE LOVE. Sitting with this Love energy can serve to shift your perspective about any situation or circumstance within your life.
I so appreciate the question presented in the message for the card which asks: 'what would love do now?' Any act that is taken with Love as the motivating agent is going to be for the greater good. For today, though, do not place any requirements upon yourself, other than to take a few moments to 'bask in unconditional Love'. To simply do so will shift and impact how you move through the rest of the day and the near future, in ways that you cannot even begin to imagine!
Blessed be...
This is your card reading for Tuesday, January 27th/15 (note: there will be no card reading posted for Wednesday, January 28th/15, as my husband and I will be flying to Arizona).
Your card skipped out of the 'Angel Tarot Cards' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. No surprise that your card is a major arcana card, nor that it is 'Archangel Ariel ~ Strength'! Doreen and Raleigh's message for the card is this:
"This card comes to you because you need to realize that you are stronger than you realize. You can definitely handle your current situation. However, instead of 'powering through it', you're better off with an approach of compassion, kindness, and gentleness. The strength that this situation calls for comes from the softness of a spiritual core.
Your strength and effectiveness increase as you believe in yourself and your ability to grow from the experiences you have in life. Look upon challenges as opportunities to learn and apply your knowledge and magical touch.
Additional meanings for this card: * Patience. * Forgiveness. * The courage of your convictions. * Using honey instead of vinegar. *"
My message for you today is this:
Archangel Ariel, whose name means, 'Lioness of God' is known as the 'Nature Archangel' because her energies are closely aligned with Nature and animals. She has a gentle energy that is underscored with strength and she teaches us that it is possible to be strong, yet gentle at the same time. Many experience her aura as pale pink and a crystal that resonates with her energy is Rose Quartz---the crystal of unconditional Love.
Archangel Ariel has presented for you today because she wishes to remind you that to be self-empowered NEVER implies that you disempower another! True self-empowerment means to stand firmly in your own power from a loving place (including love of SELF), regardless of the circumstances surrounding you.
Perhaps---as we are in Mercury Retrograde---you have had or will have people or circumstances present to you that 'push your buttons'. Ariel is asking you to come at such situations from a place of knowing that there lies within this, the opportunity for you to heal or 'sort out' something that will ultimately serve you. She guides you to approach such occurrences from the perspective of 'gentle strength'; rather than from an old pattern of defensiveness or withdrawal. Experiences and learnings of the past have brought you here. You have proven to yourself that you are strong, and you have proven to yourself that you are loving...now is the time to embrace the understanding that you can be loving and strong all at once, and that therein lies the greatest strength of All!
Blessed be...
This is your card reading for Monday, January 26th/15. After the INCREDIBLE Spring-like weather that we experienced here in south/central Alberta yesterday, I was inspired to draw your card today from the 'Magical Messages from the Fairies' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue. Mother Nature and the Nature Angels have been gracing us of late! Your card is 'Admit Your True Feelings to Yourself', and Doreen's message for the card is this:
"Be honest with yourself. Only you know what it is that you truly desire...
This card indicates that you've been concealing something from yourself. What is it? Your emotions are true and accurate, and they're trying to get your attention. Right now admit your deepest feelings to yourself. Know that it's safe for you to engage in this self-honesty. Your genuine feelings form the compass that points you in the best direction and guides you to the answers you seek. Trust that any changes you make will come about in harmonious ways. You'll be glad that you admitted your true feelings to yourself!
Additional meanings for this card: * Allow other people to get to know the real you. * Retain your integrity by following the path that you know is right for you. * Be yourself. * Face your fears head-on. *
My message for you today is this:
Why is it that we are reluctant to admit the truth of our own Divinity, even to ourselves? It's frightening to face the knowing that we hold within us a great potential and our own unique gifts that we are meant to express out into the World. It's as though we are afraid that--- should we shine our Light too brightly---there will be someone or some circumstance that will present to attempt to dim that Light, and so we 'keep the wick low' so as not to dazzle with our brilliance! The problem with this is that we are coming to a place in time where it will no longer be 'comfortable' to live our lives inauthentically. We are being urged and encouraged to 'get real' about ourselves in regards to WHO and HOW we TRULY wish to be in this World. A famous quote by Anais Nin says it eloquently:
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
I myself, only came out of the 'psychic closet' (as I term it) to some of my closest friends about 5 years ago...yet I had been actively studying and learning about my metaphysical self for almost 15 years by that time! It is because I hold this part of myself as sacred and I wasn't ready to make myself vulnerable to the possibility of scrutiny or criticism, that I told even my closest friends nothing about my pursuits and studies at that time. My 'psychic coming out' and revealing my authentic Self has continued to be an ongoing process, which definitely has not always felt 'comfortable'. Yet, I have been happily surprised by how my sharing has been received, sometimes in the places and with the people that I felt would be least likely to receive it---and more importantly how my having the courage to do so has impacted the lives of others. It is as the quote above states...we are entering a time when being authentic is the ONLY WAY, and it begins with being authentic with yourself. Be willing to embrace the Divinity that resides in YOU, and lay aside any old patterns of self-judgment or lack of worthiness. The simple truth is that your BEING here makes you worthy. To be Divine does not imply perfection...it implies striving to express your best self and your unique gifts out into the World...knowing that choosing to do so in this physical existence requires self-discovery and yes, it can be 'messy' at times! Our emotions and feelings are an excellent barometer to help guide us through the experience, but you have to be willing to acknowledge your TRUE feelings. You are more than supported in doing so at this time---you are urged to do so!
Blessed be...
This is your card reading for Friday, January 23rd/15. Your card today is from the 'Divine Guidance' fractal art deck, authored by Cheryl Lee Harnish. Your card is the 'Gentle Release' card, and Cheryl Lee's message for the card is this:
"The presence of Archangel Michael is here to assist you with clearing your energy field of old hurts and past experiences that are weighing you down and slowing your progress in life. He is here to help you cut the cords that keep you energetically attached to people and events that no longer serve you in a positive way. Michael always performs his duties with love and asks you to consciously send love to those people and things in your past so that you may release them into the Light and move forward with your life."
My message for you today is this:
We entered into the powerful energetic period of Mercury Retrograde mid-week and this is a wonderful time for clearing up and healing aspects of 'unfinished business' from the past...particularly in regards to relationship and communication issues. We will be given the opportunity to deal with these past issues from a place of higher perspective and deeper understanding so that they can be brought to resolution for the 'greater good of All'. Prior to doing that though, we must release our old patterns and hurts, and you HAVE been doing this for some time, now...but it is time to take that releasement to a deeper level. Archangel Michael has presented to assist you with that. Pay attention to the people or situations from your past that come into your experience over the next few weeks...there is a reason that this is being re-invited into your life at this time. Understand that you are being given the opportunity to firmly stand in your power in a way that you may not have in the past, but that you now understand that LOVE is the most powerful energy of all (this includes self-love)!
As I lay my hand upon the card it also came to mind that your message today is about releasing the projections that you have placed upon yourself about how you are viewed by others and the 'roles' that you feel have been imposed upon you. In truth, no one can impose these restrictions upon you, but YOU...it is only YOU who holds YOU back from being your authentic self. True self-empowerment is taking responsibility for ourselves and our lives---victimhood directs the blame upon others. You have been working toward living your life in a conscious way and in understanding that when you seek to follow your guidance and intuition, it is clear that the Universe is indeed conspiring FOR you, not AGAINST you! Archangel Michael is here to assist you in gently releasing any residual 'victimhood' from your belief system regarding yourself and how you will express your authentic self out into the world. This is the year of 'conscious action' and this gentle release that you are being advised to undertake will help to prepare you for creating a beautiful opening that will allow all that you are meant to be to be revealed. Relax into it. It is an act of LOVE toward yourself and others. It serves no one to hold on to old hurts or patterns that hold us back. Choose to gently release, on a deep level, what no longer serves you so that you can have greater clarity in moving forward. Call upon Archangel Michael---he has presented for you today for a reason! This does not require a specific prayer or invocation---the angels respond to the energy of our sincerity and intentions---you can recite the most beautiful prayer or poem, and if there is no real intention to connect to the angels behind it, it is ineffective. By all means, employ a prayer of invocation if that feels right to you, but be sure to infuse it with the energy of your INTENTION to connect with Archangel Michael...your request can be as straight-forward as: "Archangel Michael please help me to cut cords with what no longer serves me at this time". Be more specific if you are clear about exactly WHAT or WHOM you are intending to cut energetic cords with.
You can also utilize the energy that this fractal art card offers you to gain clarity in that regard...gaze upon it, or lay your hand upon the image of the card shared here, and see what 'comes to mind' for you...this is Spirit communicating with you, if you are open to it.
Blessed be...
This is your card reading for Wednesday, January 21st/15---today we begin the 3 week period of Mercury Retrograde! I chose the 'Ascended Masters' deck, authored by Doreen Virtue to lead us into this powerful energetic period. Your card is 'Meditate ~ Siddhartha Gautama Buddha'---perfect! Doreen's message for the card is this:
"This card is a call for you to meditate regularly. Your path, body, and soul are asking for quiet time to reflect, think, and receive insights. Even a small amount of time devoted to daily meditation will bring you great gifts. You don't necessarily need any formal training in meditation. It's simply a matter of sitting quietly, closing your eyes, breathing, and listening.
Additional meanings for this card: *Be still and listen. * You need some alone time. * Be honest with yourself. * Join a meditation group or take a meditation class. * Listen to a meditation CD. * "
My message for you today is this:
This is just the perfect card to present for you as we head into the powerful cosmic energy of Mercury Retrograde! The people whom I follow---whose gift is in understanding and explaining cosmic energies---advocate Mercury Retrograde as having the possibility of being a period of rapid transformation and a time when we are urged to be authentic.
Yes...I am AGAIN going to quote Elizabeth Peru (www.deltawaves.com.au) here, in snippets from her supplement article, 'The Ultimate Survival Guide to Mercury Retrograde'. It is 13 pages of guidance from Elizabeth regarding how best to navigate your way through, and UTILIZE, the energies that Mercury Retrograde offers us here on Earth. I am merely offering a few key quotes from that article, but I LOVE her positive take on it!
"...I have come to know that the three-week periods of the Mercury Retrograde, which come around three to four times a year, are amongst the most cosmically powerful available to us each year. They push and move us to clear up any uncertainty, doubt, and confusion around communication and messages from our past in particular...
...We can actually have a greater perspective on our life during Mercury Retrograde...
...The Mercury Retrograde helps you to develop discernment that supports your growth. You will be learning to act on decisions based upon what your heart desires. This will be what is best for your growth rather than what you think you should do or be. There is a big difference between the two and the more you can make the firm and supportive decisions during this period, the greater will be your expansion and release from fear. The greater will be your personal acceleration and freedom. Mercury loves you to be independent, empowered, aware and free."
While meditation is ALWAYS a beautiful means of nurturing and caring for our mind, body, Spirit; it is even MORE so when we are experiencing strong energies or when we are in times of turmoil or stress. Meditation is a wonderful way to 'center' ourselves. Yet, it is when we need it most, that we tend not to make the time to engage in this self-nurturing act!
Siddhartha Gautama Buddha---referred to by many as simply 'the Buddha'---was a sage on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. Born into a wealthy family, he left this lifestyle behind to devote his life to seeking the end of suffering; and the path to enlightenment.
Many of his insights were attained while in meditation. This Ascended Master has presented to you today to remind you of the benefits of meditation.
As Doreen states in her message to you, meditation need not be made complicated. Most of the spiritual mentors and teachers that I have had the privilege of working with, teach that to meditate means to bring your attention to your breath. I have always loved the phrase that a yoga instructor I had years ago used to use: "Rest in the stillness of your breath." Now, decades later, in my learnings with Panache Desai, he often uses that very same phrase! I find that just to hear or think of that phrase, takes me to that inner place of peace.
Honour yourself by making the commitment to make meditation a part of your life, and NOW is the perfect time to initiate that, as we move into our first Mercury Retrograde of 2015.
Set aside 10 minutes (or more, if possible); get comfortable in a quiet place; light a candle; play some soft music, if you choose; gently close your eyes; and 'rest in the stillness of your breath'. A beautiful gift for yourself. Perhaps you will feel that you want to listen to specific guided meditations (I am currently listening to some by Panache Desai); or perhaps you will feel guided to join a meditation group or circle; or perhaps you are making the commitment to begin or end (or both) each day in solitary meditation. It comes to mind---as I witness the brilliant, breathtaking colours of the sunrise outside my office window just now---that to even take the time to sit in stillness and appreciation of that natural spectacle of beauty, is a form of meditation. (And so, I did take the time to witness this particularly gorgeous sunrise!) Just...ahhhhhh...so grateful...
Buddha is here to support you as you seek to bring the practise of meditation into your life, in whatever way feels right for you...call upon him to assist and inspire you. I encourage you to make the commitment to meditate for yourself; and to utilize the energies being offered you by Mercury Retrograde to enhance your life experience, also...these energies are not to be feared (as some portray them); but to be embraced as assisting us in moving forward in our spiritual growth!
Blessed be...
