So… you don’t get messages from guidance? Why not?
In this episode, you will learn simple tips for receiving Wisdom from your Spirit helpers.
Episode topics: #spiritguides #bodywisdom #bodymindspirit #witchywisdom
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Use this simple lifehack to boost your energy and lift your mood
Learn this simple witchy #lifehack to get you moving toward what you really want. Whether you are trying to start a new project or just wanting to create more peace in your life, this episode will help you get on track.
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Into the Unknown
Personal growth might not have been what you expected from a witchy healer, but I can’t help but share this fun interview with Mike Lewis, founder of When to Jump. The podcast host, Rob Bell, does a great job of bringing us Mike’s story of breaking free from expectations and “the known” to follow his dreams.
So how does this relate to being psychic?
Increasing your psychic ability, recognizing and honoring your intuition, and being able to receive messages and spiritual guidance all require a letting go of the known and expected to step into the unknown.
Mike Lewis’ story is a great example of this. He transitioned from what looked like “living the dream” on paper, to a life of risks and challenges as he followed what brought him joy. It wasn’t easy or glamorous along the way; but his gamble seems to have paid off, because today he is living his heartfelt dream.
My story is similar in some ways.
I was laid off, getting divorced, and had a house, two pets and a four-year old child that needed me; but I just couldn’t get on board with taking another job working for the man. So I decided to see what I could create!
How’d that work out? Well, the truth is I think I’ve done virtually every possible wrong thing along the way. My path has been nothing short of a long and arduous, if not painful, process. But because I wasn’t willing to settle on work that left my creative potential unexplored, and because I wasn’t willing to sell my soul to a lifestyle that was against my personal values and beliefs, here I am… with you!
Yes, these last 10 years have been hard work. The process of becoming willing to declare the psychic messages I receive has been a terrifying journey for me. To use my talents, I had no choice but to step into the unknown business-wise and psychic-wise. (I am a person who doesn’t usually argue any point unless I’m pretty confident that I am right. Can you imagine having to provide messages to people with no proof or validation? Or worse yet, what if I interpret something incorrectly? Argh, the horror!)
Luckily, the non-physical world isn’t as impatient as I can be sometimes. They were happy to allow me all the mistakes and breakthroughs I needed to get lined up with doing this work.
For Mike Lewis and me, our passions didn’t line up with traditional expectations of everyday life.
Both of us had to be willing to let go of control and trust the process.
Personally, faith and trust have not historically been my strong suits; so this psychic thing as a business has been a challenge since the beginning. But over time, exploring, learning, growing, testing the waters and gathering evidence have opened me up to new possibilities and expanded belief in myself, my talents and my purpose–part of which is sharing my experiences of the unseen with you.
I hope you will continue to join me on this path of discovery and explore “the unknown” in your own life–both physical and non-physical–as I also share with you my experience and messages from the unseen.
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100+ Epic Fantasy, Pagan, Celtic and Native Songs
Wanted to share this playlist of some epic fantasy, pagan, Celtic and native music. Enjoy! Have more songs that you’d like to see on this playlist? Submit them in the comments section below!
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Nature: A Remedy for Mood Stability
If you want to decrease stress and increase peace and well-being, for many people a great place to start is by connecting with nature. This doesn’t mean you have to backpack 5 miles into the woods and calmly feed mosquitoes while you meditate. But there is an earth-based energy force that you can feel and that can feed you spiritually and energetically when you make the time to connect with it.
Wherever you live, there are ways to connect to nature-energy. Sometimes, there may be challenges to overcome to make this possible, but the benefits far outweigh the effort.
The first step is to create a private, personal outdoor space where you can separate yourself from the trauma and drama that often comes with daily life and responsibilities.
If you live in an apartment or condo with no ground-level patio, even a small porch can be a mini-oasis for plants, bird feeders, wind chimes, candles or an herb garden. You’d be amazed what you can fit if you are creative. Window boxes can be hung off porch rails and bird feeders can be attached to plant hangers on the side of the building.
In urban areas where you may not have access to private outdoor space, a sunny window or one with a view of the moon may have to do. I’ve even been known to make my outdoor “private” time a lounge chair at the community pool. It afforded some much needed Vitamin D and a place that helped me to separate from the cares and woes of my life at the time.
In rural areas you can create pretty much anything your budget allows, from a simple Adirondack chair in a relaxing place to elaborate gardens and fountains.
What’s important is not how much or how little you have, but bringing in elements that make you smile and relax.
The goal is simply to create a place where you can viscerally let go of the demands on your body and mind just for a few minutes and rest! This alone is the key to reducing anxiety and encouraging a shift to calm.
For those of us who appreciate a nice breeze, the smell of rain or the birds and creatures of the earth, nature can be powerful medicine.
Comment below and tell us about your personal nature-remedy!
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How to Recognize Animal Messages from Spirit
Have you ever noticed a bird or other creature crossing your path in a profound or obvious way? Or perhaps, you keep noticing the same animal over and over and it seems a bit unusual? Your guides might be sending you animal messages from Spirit.
Each of nature’s creatures has its own special medicine or power. When you understand this magick, it is much easier for the Universe to send you relevant signs and guidance. By revealing the right animal at the right time, guidance can show you what to focus on, or warn you to be mindful of negative traits.
How do you know if you are receiving an animal spirit message?
Some common indicators are:
- You notice an unusual sighting of a bird, animal, lizard, or other creature;
- Some specific creature keeps crossing your path more than usual;
- You suddenly notice something that you see every day but never caught your eye before.
A good example of animal magick crossing your path might be a hawk swooping down in front of your car when driving. Or perhaps, it sits on a post in your yard until you finally pay attention to it. Then, once you notice it, it flies away. Or maybe there are a dozen chipmunks on your lawn one morning, many more than usual.
Any of these or similar scenarios could be a sign to pay attention to. Your guides might be sending you animal messages from Spirit.
Get on the internet and look up the medicine that the animal represents. You can usually find it by searching for “animal totem”, “spirit animal”, “meaning”, or “magick”, for example, “chipmunk magick”. Or if you prefer books, my go-to reference for animal magick is Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson. It’s a great place to start for most common animals. The readings are very detailed and insightful, plus they include inverse readings/warnings as well.
Either way, if you take the time to lookup an animal that really catches your attention, you might find its magick relates to your current life circumstance surprisingly well.
Here are a few simple steps to welcome animal messages as part of your spiritual practice:
- Tell your guides that you would like to receive messages through animal helpers. State your claim and let your intention be known. You can say it out loud or silently. I would suggest you take a moment to create a clean, clear space and get centered. Then set your intention as clearly as possible. Imagine holding it in your hands like a gift, and then release it up to Spirit and to your guides.
Intention is the beginning of manifestation, in part, simply because it changes your focus. You will start seeing things that you overlooked before. You may not receive an animal message instantly, but at least you will be aware and ready for one. - Get in alignment with nature. Unless you already receive psychic messages without even trying, you will probably need to work on honing your senses. Part of this adjustment is simply releasing the perpetual hustle and bustle of modern life. You know what I’m talking about, that constant gerbil wheel of things to do and places to be. You cannot be fully present and aware of the gifts being offered to you if you are always rushing around from one task to the next. And the animals definitely won’t want to come near you if you are running around like a maniac all the time.
Slow down! Then perhaps you will notice the tiny green anole that watches you every day from your porch rail. He has magick for you if you take the time to notice him. - Trust that you will get “the nudge” the next time an animal messenger is near.
If you’ve set your intention, and you’ve slowed down, your next step is simply to believe. Know that eventually, you will start to see the messages around you. Expect it. Be on the lookout and ready for it. When it happens, you will recognize it!
The key is, be mindful as you go about your business. Intentionally be aware of the creatures in your path that you ordinarily might not notice. When an animal messenger appears, it might feel profound, or it might not. The question is, why was your attention drawn to it, or how? If either the animal (or you noticing it) is out of the ordinary, that may be your tip that it has a message for you.
- When you think you might be receiving a message, look up the animal totem meaning. Don’t make excuses about how busy you are or reason it away. Spirit delivers messages to those who take them seriously and act on them. Don’t miss the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
Gifts wasted will sometimes stop appearing, or maybe we just stop seeing them. If you want to enhance your communication with guidance, it’s important that you take action on the gifts given.
Then, all you have to do is stay mindful and allow it to happen. Let go and enjoy the experience!
The more you indulge your curiosity, the quicker you will learn to recognize animal messages from Spirit. Over time, you will become better and better at discerning the difference between your mind talk and guidance or intuition.
You’ll have the hang of it before you know it!
Need a good resource for animal totem meanings?
This is my favorite book for animal medicine and always where I start when an unfamiliar creature has crossed my path. It provides in-depth descriptions, symbolism, and interpretation for a good list of common messenger animals. Plus it includes cards for divination for anyone inclined. Personally, I prefer to let nature take its course and just use the book as a reference. Either way, you can’t go wrong.
