Cold Nights, Soft Hearts, Strong Spine.

Dearest Gentle Reader,

(Yes… I’m still loving how that sounds.)

We are at the tail end of February and holy hannah — what a whizz-bang of a month. The collective feels noisy, tender, chaotic. Winds whipping. Opinions flying. Hearts a little frayed.

And here on the West Coast, Mumma Nature is putting on her own dramatic flair. Temperatures have dropped, atmospheric rivers are rolling in, and it is properly cold and wet. The kind of cold that seeps into your bones when you’re out walking the doggos and the rain is coming at you sideways.

And yet… I get to come home.

I get to turn on the kettle.

I get to peel off wet layers and wrap myself in warmth.

What if you can’t?

February 28th marks The Coldest Night of the Year Walk — a national movement that began in 2011 to raise funds and awareness for homelessness and poverty. The funds support local charities doing the real, gritty, heart-forward work: food, clothing, shelter, programmes, dignity.

On Valentine’s Day, I walked through encampments handing out little love packages of cookies. I listened to stories. Hard stories. An elderly couple in their 80s, newly on the street because their rent was tripled. Let that land.

There is no turning away once you’ve looked into someone’s eyes.

It reminds me how profoundly blessed I am. How blessed most of us are. And how fragile “security” can be.

Community is not optional. It is essential.

Smile at someone.

Have the conversation.

Offer what you can — even if it is simply your time and presence.

We are interconnected whether we acknowledge it or not.

(Alright, stepping gently off my soapbox now.)

And as if the earthly weather wasn’t enough, the cosmic weather is also shifting.

Mercury stations retrograde from February 26 to March 20 — entirely in mystical Pisces.

But this one feels different.

Not chaotic. Not glitchy. Not “hide your emails.”

More like: descend inward.

When Mercury retrogrades in Pisces, we are invited beneath the surface — into dreams, intuition, memory, and the subtle realms. This isn’t about fighting delays; it’s about listening more deeply.

The question becomes:

What spiritual insight needs revisiting so my intuition can clarify?

And this retrograde doesn’t stand alone.

It unfolds in the heart of eclipse season — revelation energy.

It follows the rare Saturn–Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries on February 20th — dissolving old structures and seeding entirely new paradigms.

It swims fully in Pisces — amplifying sensitivity and access to the unseen.

There is profound shifting happening. Above. Below. Within.

If February has felt turbulent, perhaps it is not chaos — perhaps it is recalibration.

Both the earthly cold and the cosmic tides are asking the same thing:

Come back to what matters.

Care for one another.

Listen deeply.

Anchor in compassion.

We walk each other home.

Now with me chuntering on, let’s crack on with the reading.

I invite you to take a moment to stop, to pause, to breathe in those aspects of safety, comfort and connection that we often take for granted.  Close your eyes and ask your wise inner self what it is YOU need to hear this last week of February?

When you are ready, pick the card or cards that resonate and call to you.

Did you remember to pick?

Let’s go see, shall we?

ANGELS OF THE FOUR DIRECTIONS

Uriel, Raphael, Michael & Gabriel

The light of an angel reaches out in every direction.  This reveals the dynamic presence of archangels Uriel and Raphael.

Ureil, the angel of the north, is a source of immensely valuable inspiration. 

If you’re working on a creative project or if you just need some new ideas on some old issues, Uriel is ready and willing to help.

This angel connects you to the Universal energy and Akashic information that exists all around you.

So call on Uriel to leave any dark confusion behind and bring the insight you require at this time.  

This “Fire of the God” will certainly light up your life!

The next messenger is Raphael, the archangel of the east.

This wonderful angel supports you with matters of love, healing, children, and relationships.

So invite his presence to help resolve your love and relationship issues and to bring the physical healing you desire.  

The energy of this angel is so powerful, he is often called the Miracle Worker.  

I invite the power and wonderful energy of .(name the angel).  I ask for help and healing concerning (name the issue), and I give thanks.  

THE VAST UNIVERSE

Blessings of Divine Consciousness

A bright sun, spinning in the heavens and projecting Divine Light to the Earth, sends out brilliant waves of Universal energy.

This is a vast river of grace, abundance, and happiness that is open for you!

You yourself have  your own Divine heart, one that is connected to all other people and things – and to boundless creative energy.

This power is always available to you, but you have now arrived at a time when the whole world is about to open up!

Opportunity awaits.  Amazing connections are available to you.  

The Eternal Consciousness that co-creates all reality is in alignment with your own heartfelt desires.  

This is the time to focus your energy there by creating a treasure map or vision board filled with bright images, writing a clear attraction intention, or directing your angels to carry your intentions to the energetic realm.

The entire Universe is waiting and willing to respond!

The light of God fills me.  Divine Consciousness guides me.  Abundant blessings of the Universe flow into my life.  

HAPPY SUCCESS

The Wish is Fulfilled

A man stands in a flowering field with his arms stretched out, happily looking up at the sky.

It’s raining beautiful gems, silver coins, and droplets of bright light.  

He is clearly filled with joy about the abundant blessings coming his way.

Happiness is a choice, as is the consciousness of success.

When you live in these mental attitudes, it’s only a matter of time before you, too, are showered with the blessings you desire.

This is a time of joy and abundance for you.  This may be in the form of wealth, love, or business achievement.  

The promise here is that the wish you’ve been dreaming about is coming your way.

So open up to the success in your heart and to the happiness already in your life – and get ready for much more to come!

I focus on the beauty and success of my spirit.  The world is abundant, and I know that wonderful things are coming my way.  

Woosah! Glorious messages, interesting energy and an important reminder about community. Sending you huge love and hugs. Wish me luck as I walk on Coldest Night of the Year.