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How to Make the Goddess Laugh! The Magickal Book of Samhain is Here and the Doors are Open!

Happy Miraculous, Mysterious, Magickal, Mystical, Melancholy, Magnificent, Misty, Merry, Manifesting Monday!

So have you ever heard the saying “How do you make the Goddess/God laugh? – Tell her what your plans are!”

Yup, that basically describes my last week! The plan was to have the Magickal Book of Samhain out by Friday of last week and the doors open to the amazing community in The Creatrix Circle, but guess what?

First it was food poisoning, followed by intermittent power outages (that lasted hours), mixed in with an upper respiratory thing that slammed my sorry arse and delightfully topped off with winds of 120km/hr! Can you say – are we having fun?!!!!!

So I surrendered into the energy of Samhain, as it’s very clear things have turned inward. You can see it in the trees & the gardens, and you can feel it in your spirit. We’re drawing inward and our inner lives want our attention. This is the time of year to get comfortable with your inner life. This is where the work is for the next few months. So that’s what I did.

And guess what?

Here we are today with a magnificent Magickal Book of Samhain ready to go. 45 frigging pages of lore, stories, kitchen witchery, crystal witchery, rituals to do solo or with others, a guided visualisation where we witness The Wild Hunt and ways to celebrate your ancestors and step into the warm darkness that is unfolding! And as you know, I love to give gifts, so this gorgeous one is on sale for over 70% off her normal price!

And yes, (thank you for all the emails) the Doors to Creatrix Circle are Open! They haven’t been open for 6 months, but it is time. It is time to step through the portal, deepen into yourself, discover an amazing like minded tribe of incredible women and join us for our Samhain gathering (and all sorts of other amazing events and workshops that are coming up!) Are you ready?

For those who are joining Creatrix Circle these bundles will be free to you for the year (there are 8 – 10 bundles of marvelousness)!

So even though the Goddess threw lots of little challenges in my path as if to say – you sure you want to do this? Once I surrendered the time line things unfolded beautifully! Lol.

So besides being pig wiggly excited about all of this, I am absolutely pig wiggly tickled about the fact that Samhain is almost here!!! (You may know it as Halloween) and I love, love, love Halloween. The smells, the leaves, the costumes, the decorating – the whole nine yards! In fact Danu (the dog) will even be dressed up as a shiny red dragon! (She is not impressed, lol).

The festival of Samhain begins on the night of the 31st and is the first winter festival where we celebrate with fire, eating and honouring the dead. In many places, Samhain coincides with the end of the growing season. Vegetation dies back with killing frosts, and therefore, literally, death is in the air. Now I know some people get a tad tweaky when we talk Death, but death represents a release, whether it’s a release of breath, a release of habit, a release of a relationship. That’s all it is.

And if you think about it, why do we decorate our yards with skeletons and ghosts?

This contributes to the ancient notion that at Samhain, the veil is thin between the world of the living and the realm of the Dead and this facilitates contact and communication. If you remember, last week we explored what The Thinning of the Veil means and You might say the veil is the place where the everyday illusion of separation brushes up against the divine truth of eternity and universal interconnection. The place where form meets spirit, seen meets unseen, known meets unknown.

This means Samhain is a transition: a doorway between the season of life and the season of death. Beneath this realm of constant change, there is a wide open space of eternity. A place of stillness in which the appearance of change arises. A serene openness to which we will always return, and with which we are one, even at this very moment.

So do you see how potent this time is?

And it only gets stronger and stronger for the next few months! Whoot!

Okay, I have chuntered on so let’s crack on with the reading. When I went to the cards and asked who wanted to guide I giggled when I saw the glorious guides of Oracles of Shadow and Light were front and centre. Now if these guides are new to you, please let me introduce them (as it would be rude not to) Wisdom for Misfits, Mystics, Seekers, and Wanderers. Bittersweet…Unheard…Unconventional…Rebellious…Cheeky…Whimsical…Invisible. They’re not the words you often hear associated with the spiritual world, are they? Nevertheless, some of the most spiritual beings who have ever lived are those who have been most at odds with what we call the mainstream. They do not fit in. They have had moments of despair. And they know being truthful, and being real, is one of the greatest strengths and spiritual paths of all! They ask you to step out from the shadows, to no longer hide your light away, and to consult with an oracle that acknowledges your individuality and strange genius!

How’s that for a warm welcome?

The crystals that wiggled and jiggled are:- Black Moonstone – a powerful connection to the Divine Feminine, Black Madonna, helpful to the oversensitive. Moonstone – mystery, self discovery. Mystic Merlinite – can awaken those parts of the mind that are dormant and activate the full potential of the mind.

Woosah. So darling one, take a moment, or two or three. Allow yourself to just BE and with the energy of the inward journey, the ancestors and the warm darkness swirling in your mind’s eye breathe into that space. What do you need to release? What words do you need to hear? What fears need to be allowed to drop like leaves from the trees?

If you want to go deeper there is the amazing Wild Hunt visualisation available for you.

Did you remember to pick?

Let’s go see shall we?

GHOSTS OF THE PAST

At a masquerade ball, you see a beautiful young woman who has taken off her mask. The second she did so, people from her past invaded her party. Some are teachers, some are friends, and others are people she’d rather not see again. One reminds her of being sick once, and others remind her of many other challenging moments in her life. Why is this beauty surrounded by so many reminders at this present time?

She speaks and shares: “All about me are ghosts of the past, come here, perhaps, so I can finally lay them to rest! I have taken off my mask, and I know who I am, while they are still wearing theirs and still very much as I left them so long ago.

It seems I must turn and face them and make peace with them, perhaps even going over some old ground before I can move on to fresh fields. I have an urge to put my mask on, and mingle with them as I was….butI will not. I will be who I am now, and meet them without pretence, and show them who I have become. I am no longer afraid of the shadows in my past. I am at peace with all that I have been and all that I am.

We all have life themes, and we all have challenges and patterns – but the trick is to move through them quickly and to learn from them permanently. These ghosts with masks are here to show you what or who needs an adjustment in your life. A clearing, where you make peace with people you feel you may have wronged, is in order. None of us is perfect. All of us need to forgive and be forgiven.

This is the cause of the indecision you are now facing: the ghosts of the past are haunting you. The time for hiding who you are and pretending to be “normal” and “just like everyone else” is done!

LANTERN FAIRY

This sweet fairy is showing you a way through a barrier you have reached in your life. This may be in any area of your life – but it does feel that you have come up against a very solid obstacle. This gentle fairy, with her bright lantern, can take you to a place in this wall that has already come down, so you can move through this obstacle without force or fear. Your only requirement is to trust this fairy and then to take down several bricks after you have moved through so the wall between this world and the next, your love and your life, becomes slowly less and less solid. The wall is coming down: this is the fairy’s role, to help you move beyond the wall. Trust her. She will guide you.

Sometimes, people say you should be cautious about where information is coming from. And that is indeed true. I am simply holding up the lantern I carry and gently letting you see the likely outcome of the decisions you are making and offering a clear solution to the problem at hand. Something has come to an end. A true end, and you have, as they say, hit the wall. You could try digging under it, or climbing over it, or you could try taking down the wall brick by brick. But if you follow me, I can show you a place where the wall has already come down, and where you can move through this obstacle without pain. My guidance is safe, clear, and gentle. I am here to clear the way and light the path. It is up to you whether you make it harder than it needs to be.

Old patterns are being removed, little by little, but will need your trust. Old shielding against certain energies needs to be replaced and reworked, as it is no longer in line with what you wish for and in fact may be proving to be a barrier, which is keeping you isolated instead of protected. Trust where the light leads you – go where you can feel true love, kindness, and freedom. Avoid all that comes from anger, hatred, judgement, blame and ridicule.

SHALLOW GRAVE

This beautiful young woman is missing someone deeply, and she knows, perhaps for the first time, what it is to lose someone. Missing someone can be very hard. It feels like a physical ache, and our hearts can indeed be broken, because we humans have the capacity to connect like no others in the universe: we love, and we love so deeply that that love can continue even when the form we loved is no longer with us.

It is time to acknowledge just how deeply you have yearned for someone’s return, and how much that person’s loss has affected you. That being could be a friend, a pet you loved or a grandparent or parent who has left, and missing this is so strong it sometimes is a physical hurt. There is a deep sadness here, and it cannot be eased by denying its presence. And once this is done, you can put what is missing to rest, and visit from time to time, but know that you have been truthful with yourself, and that your sadness will change and be a part of your life’s beauty, not its pain.

She shares with you: “It is time to let something go, but before you do, let’s take a moment to acknowledge what this was to you, know that this meant so much, and that by returning it to the past, rather than yearning for it in the present, you are creating a future that has greater freedom to it.

There are opportunities for fresh starts all the time. Every day, in a sense, gives you a clean slate. For you, this sense of starting over is immensely important after you have grieved. You need to feel that something has been laid to rest and will no longer trespass on the present. Life is kind of like that – so much of what happens isn’t about what’s actually happening – but thankfully, you will blossom and grow with fresh relationships and love after mourning this lost one.

Working with the element of earth is most beneficial. You may wish to plant a memory tree: something earthy and growing, that changes, to commemorate your lost love. As it grows and changes, you will heal, and memories will be sweet and sad, without bitterness and pain. The earth takes forms, and changes them, and gives back to us what we let go of in new forms.

Wowzer, wowzer, wowzer. What fabulous messages for this time, Samhain, the inward journey and where we are at this moment in time. So most gorgeous bean, I hope you join us in The Creatrix Circle, download the Magickal Book of Samhain and really connect to yourself, your ancestors and the season that is unfolding in front of you. Be gentle with your gorgeous self and know that you are magickal! Take some time on Samhain to release the old year and welcome in the new one. Big hugs and squeezes!

The Moon is Filling, The Veil is Thinning, Samhain is Coming and the Doors are Opening!

Jenny Heston · 6:30 pm ·

Happy Magickal, Mystical, Misty, Mizzly, Magnificent, Musical, Manifesting Monday!

Oh my gosh, so many things to share and explore this week! Whoot!

First things first, for all of you who have emailed asking if there is going to be a Magikal Manual for Samhain (Halloween), you bet! It was meant to be ready today, however, with a delicious bout of food poisoning over the weekend, things got a bit waylaid, lol! So it should be out later this week!

And for all of you asking when the doors of Creatrix Circle are opening – later this week, in time for our wonderful Samhain gathering.

On Wednesday we welcome in the delicious Full Moon in Aries, aka The Hunter Moon.

The energy of this Full Moon is deep and intense, but they offer us some wisdom, healing, and insights too, tying in with the veil thinning and Samhain coming.

As Forever shares: This configuration of energy can create a building of tension, but sometimes we need tension in order to inspire action.

Sometimes, it takes feeling stretched to your limits in order to put your foot down, speak your truth, set boundaries, and act, in an effort to change your situation.

The spiritual meaning of this Hunter Moon is focused on internal work and self-reflection. So begins the dark half of the year. Accept and welcome the darkness with open arms and spirit.

It’s a moment to look back in history to our ancestors and the lessons they can teach us.

It’s a wonderful time for gratitude and appreciation for what Nature has given us. You can feel the magical energy in the air right now as the veil grows thin and the ability to communicate with our ancestors or loved one’s increases. It’s an opportunity for spiritual growth and goal setting.

Now is the season for deep internal work and journaling or working in your BOS can be really beneficial. Don’t be afraid to look into that darkness inside of you and figure out what it wants to show you about who you are!

No judgment, be as kind to yourself as you would a loved one! There is so much happiness and magick to be found in the darkness and gloom.

Take some time on Wednesday, light a candle, cleanse your crystals, make moon water – or just sit and reflect on your ancestors, the gratitude that fills your heart and what wants to be found in the warm, welcoming dark.

So what does it mean when someone says The Veil is Thinning? Tess very kindly shares some amazing insight for you.

Let’s begin this exploration by considering that on one level, we are each separate beings with our finite little lives. But on a truer level, we are each infinite and eternal. We have no beginning and no end. And we are one with each other and every single thing.

At Samhain, that relentless, all-pervasive Mystery is as close as it ever gets. And now we’ve arrived at what we mean when we say “the veil is thin.”

You might say the veil is the place where the everyday illusion of separation brushes up against the divine truth of eternity and universal interconnection. The place where form meets spirit, seen meets unseen, known meets unknown.

When we meditate or perform ritual, or when we have a mystical experience of any variety, this curtain parts and we are able to gaze into the place of power, the place between the worlds.

Why does the veil thin throughout October, and particularly at Samhain?

Because the days are getting shorter and the natural world is preparing to temporarily withdraw from the realm of life and growth. The harvest cycle is waning, but it’s not gone.

Do you see how it all ties together? The Moon, The Veil, Samhain, Nature – all of it? And think, you are a beautiful thread in this amazing tapestry!

Okay, enough chuntering on let’s crack on with the reading! When I went to the cards to ask who wanted to guide, heal and support this week I was delighted to see that The Spirit of the Animals Oracle chose to shine.

So in case you may have never met them, let me introduce you. “Animal Medicine, Animal Totems, and Animal Mascots have had cultural significance throughout our history. Europeans adopted animals as tribal symbols that were later incorporated into crests for nations. China has an animal associated with every birthday. The Romans celebrated the eagle as the symbol for the empire. Our ancestors observed the appearance of animals as omens and signs. Shamans and mystics rely on spirit animal helpers. Native Americans have vision quests to discover their personal animal totem. School sports teams choose animal mascots. It is no wonder that the interest in animals as emblems and how they relate to us still persists. Animals as symbols live in our deepest memory.”

Wonderful! So my darling one just settle in. Allow your breath to bring you back into your body and call back all the pieces of you that you may have left in various places throughout the last week. Just breathe them all back to your core, like welcoming in little sparks of starlight.

To help you with this, there’s a lovely guided visualisation where we shall go for a little walk together, yes?

Did you remember to pick?

Let’s go see shall we?

LIZARD

Lizard is an Ancient One. They are reptiles from an older time. Their quick action and quirky maneuvers outwit and confuse their adversaries. Lizards survive.

Lizard is sometimes called the “little dragon”. Lizard medicine has the power of regeneration and transformation. Lizards can shed their skin, their tail, let go of the past and step into a positive future. Lizard people know they can survive anything and heal against incredible odds. They are powerful dreamers and should pay attention to messages that come from their subconscious. You can receive warnings that will help you avoid pitfalls.

If Lizard has chosen you, you have the “little dragon” within. Dragons are those who are free of the limitations of the past and transform into greater awareness of self and personal power. With Lizard medicine, you can transcend injury and hardship. Lizard people re-grow and renew themselves into wholeness.

As a survivor you are unparalleled,

No matter what happens you can adapt.

Embrace your transformation.

Put on your new cloak,

You are a master of regeneration.

PEACOCK

The Peacock is the most iridescent of all birds. Their feathered cloak of blue, aqua and gold is worthy of royalty. Their boisterous cries hold both mockery and laughter, which comes from their regal self-confidence. Peacocks are blessed with clear vision that notices the smallest detail. Because of their ability to eat poisonous snakes, Peacocks we4r4 used as protectors in ancient temples. If Peacock appears good luck will follow. The feathers of Peacock are symbols for protection, prosperity and sensuality. The Peacock is a symbol for rebirth and new beginning like its cousin the esuvie Phoenix.

If Peacock has walked into your life you have a colourful and vibrant personality that is sure to win admirers. You can raise yourself to great heights of brilliance in your field. Peacock people have the gift of observation and kenn perception. Your inner vision brings you wisdom and foresight. You must guard against letting your vanity or pride get the better of you. The best Peacocks are just their authentic selves. Your positivity and radiance helps lift others up to realise their own worth.

You were born to shine and inspire.

Practice humility to avoid jealousy.

Be grateful for life

And more good things will come.

Be true to yourself and

Recognise your brilliance.

OWL

Owl is the messenger and revealer of secrets. The totem of oracles and seers, Owl sits on their shoulder and is their advisor When Owl flies into your life know that a time of unveiling is at hand and the truth will be made known. Change is in the wind. Owl medicine can help you release the past and fly into a better future. Owls are creatures of the night. Their silent flight and superior vision make them supreme hunters. They capture the prize. If they cross your path repeatedly it is a warning to review your situation and see where deception is lurking. To see an owl can be an omen that a profound change is coming.

If Owl is your totem you are an Old Soul. You succeed with wisdom. No one can deceive you and you see into others’ souls. Be sure to keep your knowledge secret unless asked to provide counsel. Trust should not be broken. Ask your Owl totem to sit on your shoulder and guide you. Become the conscious student of Owl. Embrace your gifts and fly with the masters

Choose to know the truth because you can.

Open your inner vision.

You can see through deception.

Let the past go and make room for a better life.

Rise up, Magick and Wisdom are your birthright.

Oh my Goddess! Perfect guides for this week. Regeneration, Vibrance and Magick! Whoot! So darling one, have a fabulous week. If you are part of our amazing email community you will get notified this week about the Magickal Manual for Samhain and when the doors open for Creatrix Circle (we would love for you to join our amazing community). Big hugs and squeezes and remember to play with the Moon and take extra D3!

October is here, the energy has shifted, so what does that mean for you? Lots and Lots!!

Jenny Heston · 10:26 pm ·

Happy Mysterious, Magickal, Mellow, Merry, Musical, Misty, Manifesting Monday!

Before we start, do you remember Sesame Street? Every show would be brought to you by the letter something. Thus, this week’s post and reading are brought to you by the letters “RE”. (You will quickly see what I mean!)

October is here and here she came flooding in with brilliant blue skies, leaves that are rapidly changing into brilliant hues of oranges and reds and a lot of Chutzpah! So what does this mean for you? Lots and Lots! Lol.

October brings a big shift in energy, we have 6 planets in retrograde (yup 6!), a New Moon on Wednesday, Canadian Thanksgiving, doors to Creatrix Circle opening in a few weeks and Halloween (Samhain) – a time when the veil is very thin.

So grab a cuppa and let’s have a look at all these pieces shall we, so that you can move through this month with grace and ease.

Okay, let’s start with the energy shift of October. We are being asked to step into the energy of Release-Reinvent. (Doesn’t that sound exciting?) As Lena shares:- This month we get to see what we are made of, where our commitments are, who and what supports us, and whether we are on the right track or not. We get to go through the excruciating process of letting go of old beliefs, wounds, possessions, comfort, illusions, identities, dreams and attachments. We are releasing on a deep level whether we like it or not.

This is the birth canal of our new story. It’s dark, uncomfortable, pressurized and scary, but there is no going back. The new story is in the unfamiliar landscape we are birthing ourselves into, highly creative and full of raw potential. If you can get out of the fear and negativity, judgment, blame and disappointment, you will feel highly energized, inspired and excited about what you can reinvent for yourself.

In some ways this is a pivotal month with such a powerful focus on transformation that it is impossible to avoid it. You can ease the discomfort by being proactive and disciplined about how you manage your release and reinvention.”

How does that make you feel?

So now let’s look at the 6 planets that are retrograde. We have Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Now before you dash off to hide in the closet keep in mind what a retrograde can bring. When a planet is Retrograde, it’s energy becomes more inward. During this inward phase, we have the opportunity to review or reflect our ‘inner-self’ as it relates to the past. We also have the opportunity to RElease, REview, REinvent, RElax, REassess, and REalign.

Which to me are all amazing things, yes?

However, do notice the energy for October is Release and Reinvent and now with 6 planets retrograde this is being compounded even more. Okay, let’s move onto the New Moon in Libra that happens on Wednesday October 6th.

With this Libra New Moon we have four cosmic bodies in Libra, creating a stellium and bringing the element of air strongly into our awareness.

The element of air rules over our thinking processes, and can be fuel for inspiring ideas and new ways of thinking about things. The strong element of air can also stir the winds of change, guiding us to open our minds to new possibilities or opportunities.

It will also ask you to spend some time in introspection. Looking inwards and seeking balance. What needs to be REleased to come to that place of balance? What can be shed in order for you to move forward with ease and joy? This is a great time to REconnect to your internal compass and decide what you wish to carry and what you want to leave behind.

So my gorgeous one, do you see now why I said this reading was brought to you by the letters RE? There are so many wonderful opportunities this month, and especially this upcoming week to really spend time in that delicious space of REleasing, REflecting and REaligning. And it doesn’t stop at the end of this week by any stretch, but with the New Moon it is the perfect time to make some very intentional New Moon wishes.

This upcoming weekend it is Thanksgiving here in Canada. The time (yet again) to REflect, REceive and REmember all the things that you are grateful for (and to also eat some amazing food)!

Then the week after that the doors to Creatrix Circle will be opening to welcome amazing women who really want to deepen into their path, whether it is that of the Witch, the Wise Woman, the Healer of the Mystic. An incredible community where we REmember our true stories and unpack our magick and power. So I am very excited about that as we haven’t opened the doors for 9 months! I’m also thrilled that the doors will open in time for new members to join in our Samhain gathering.

Then last, but certainly not least, is Halloween (Samhain). My most favourite holiday and celebration. Samhain is the festival at which we honor our ancestor of blood and destiny. Samhain reminds us to awaken to our fullness and shed any outmoded forms of being so that we can shapeshift into a new reality.

So my darling one – there is lots happening this month (and we will delve into things deeper as the weeks go on).

With all this being said, let’s crack on with the reading. Phew!

This week we have amazing new guides who want to share their wisdom and insight with you this week. Ready? Let me introduce you to the amazing Sacred Traveller guides.

Your life is a spiritual quest that may be fraught with uncertainties; however, it’s through this sojourn that you transform, heal, and bring greater love and awareness into your life and into the world. Your encounters on the pilgrimage of life are conduits that can transport you to the heart of God and beyond. At every turn on your path, you have a sacred companion at your side, giving you powerful advice. This loving escort is akin to your soul; it’s your Sacred Traveler. The Sacred Traveler constantly whispers to you – through signs, synchronicities, and symbols around you – and also communicates through spontaneous thoughts that nudge at the edge of your consciousness. Your life and the experiences you have are not an accident – there’s a plan for you, and you have a destiny.

So my darling one, settle into your bones. Breathe yourself back to your body and just let your breath slow on it’s own accord. As you take a moment or two to centre, invite into your mind’s eye the Release you need, the Realign you desire and what that looks like for you, breathe those in.

If you need a bit more support there is a lovely guided visualisation to help you into this space.

Then when you are ready, pick the card or cards that call to your heart and soul.

Did you remember to pick?

Come and see what they want to share with you.

FOGGED IN

Sometimes the mist and fog are so thick that the traveler feels uncertain about everything. Where am I going? What am I meant to do? Why can’t I see what’s ahead? However, it’s in those moments of “Unknowing” that the deepest and most profound answers to life’s big questions can emere.

The secret is to traverse slowly and carefully so as to not fall off the path. Be careful. Proceed with caution in all things as you sense the best direction. Listen to the whisperings of your soul. Trust your inner voice.

Even if you can’t see what’s around the next corner, go forward, slowly and gently. You are safe. When you take the time to go slowly, new perceptions emerge that you can’t see if you’re moving fast. Move away from the rapid pace of everyday life, and step into the majesty of stillness.

Resist the impulse to go ahead with your first instinct. Take time to tune in to your deeper intuition. Power is born in those times when you relax into the present moment.

WATCHING CLOUDS

There are times when the most empowering thing the traveler can do is to step off the path, stretch out, and lie on the earth to watch the clouds float by. This act is renewing and regenerating. When all the activity of the road diminishes and the traveler allows a languid relaxation to emere, this is most often the time when the presence of Spirit can be felt.

This is also the time when significant signs appear. Whatever is most relaxing to you – stretching out in a hammock, watching clouds, taking a candlelit bath, or walking on the seashore – do it….and the challenges in your life will diminish and often simply drop away.

Lie back. Relax. Put everything aside and take time to renew your energy. It’s often when you totally relax that new insights and awareness can emerge.

Take deep, full breaths. Put your feet up. Be present in each moment. Do nothing. Watch clouds. The answers that you seek will emerge easily, but first you need to stop all activity. Take naps. Evaluate your life.

VALIANT COURAGE

The sacred traveler sometimes experiences the unexpected on the road. Perhaps a bear appears or someone with less than pure intentions emerges from the woods. Courage doesn’t mean that you’re not afraid. It means that in spite of fear and hesitation, you take action. Face your anxiety and go beyond the boundaries of limited perceptions of yourself.

Any journey of the heart needs courage, and you’re on such a journey. It takes bravery to go forward when you can’t see around the next corner, but do it anyway. Do not allow yourself to be limited by the beliefs of others or even your own limiting beliefs. Go beyond the boundaries of self imposed barriers.

Live passionately, valiantly and courageously.

This isn’t the time to be timid or hold back. Gather your inner resources and go forward gallantly with your banner of truth waving in the wind. Throw your shoulders back and move forward fearlessly. Take risks. It’s okay to feel afraid, just don’t let it stop you. Don’t play safe.

Opportunities will pass you by otherwise. Speak up for yourself. Honour your truth. You are a light bearer for others. Through your example, people find and act on their truth with courage and grace!

Oh my golly goodness! You seriously can’t make this shit up! What perfect guides for this time!!! So my gorgeous one, I wish for you a week where you too play with the letters RE, and allow yourself the time and space to Release, Reflect, Realign and Receive. Sending you massive hugs and squeezes!

Fall is officially Here, Apple Magic, And don’t forget My Birthday Gift to you!

Jenny Heston · 11:12 pm ·

Hello my darling one! Happy Magestic, Magickal, Merry, Mizzly, Misty, Marvelous, Magnificent, Manifesting Monday! How are you?

With last Wednesday being Mabon (Fall Equinox) – Fall is officially here! Whoot! Whoot!

I love, love Fall! The vibrant colours, the change in the air, pumpkins glowing in the fields and the feeling of magic and mystery building. And best of all, jumpers! Nice big cosy jumpers that you can snuggle into and a great big mug of tea on a crisp autumn morning.

To mark the seasonal change I even dyed my hair! (Am I the only one that does this?) It is now glorious shades of reds, deep aubergine purple and some coppery oranges! Yes, I look like a walking fall leaf and that makes me grin!

Thank you all so much for the amazing birthday messages and wishes, they were so appreciated! It was a stupendous day of celebrating Mabon, hiking, playing, painting my toenails a rich red, changing my hair colour and doing a little apple magic!

The weekend saw a fabulous joint birthday celebration filled with glorious food, laughter, stories and we all played the gratitude game (think of Pictionary meets my mind, lol). So much fun!

I am so thrilled to see quite a few of you claiming my birthday gift to you! You pay what you want and you know what? This is going to be so much fun. Archetypes are rich, deep and if you allow them to walk with you on a daily basis they will open you up in such a delicious way.

If you haven’t taken the opportunity to grab my gift for you, you have until Thursday, September 30th and then it vanishes into the incoming energy of October (and there are so many amazing things coming up for that month.) And yes, in answer to a few emails the Mabon Magickal Manual and the Mabon Visualisation are available until September 30th as well.

Thus, tying in with the energy that comes with the shift in the seasons, the moving from the fire of summer and the outward energy into the space of water and turning inward. If you haven’t taken a moment to pause and reflect on what you are grateful for and what you want to release to the earth, as the trees drop their leaves, here is a supremely easy and fun way to do it.

Ready?

Mabon Apple Magic

The autumn equinox is a powerful time to cultivate balance, and as it is the second harvest before the fallow period of winter, it is an especially potent time to balance what we take in or harvest versus what we release.

What you will need:
Your Intention
An apple.
Slice an apple in half (not through the stem end) to reveal the five-pointed star inside, a powerful symbol of balance among the elements.

Choose one half to represent what you wish to harvest; the other half will represent what you wish to release.

Hold the releasing half of the apple in your hands and bring to mind the situations, thoughts, etc., that no longer serve you.

Send them into the apple, then compost or bury it, giving thanks for this process of release.

Hold the other half while you bring to mind all that you wish to welcome into your life, sending it into the apple. Then eat the apple, giving thanks for this bountiful harvest.

This is glorious fun to do with your kids as well!

Okay, enough chuntering on – let’s crack on with the reading. When I went to the cards to ask who wanted to share their wisdom and insight with you this week, the glorious “Love Your Inner Goddess” guides came out big and bold. Now if these are new to you, please let me introduce them (as it would be rude not to).

“These guides have come to help you awaken and express your divine feminine spirit, to live from your heart, to empower your true self – and to discover your sacred rebel within, to say no to the voices of fear and hate and become a voice for love, truth and spirit on the earth. Living as a soul, with truth, takes real courage in this world. We are often taught to follow the rules and be a good boy or girl – and that if we do this, everything will be OK. Your inner goddess thinks that is a bunch of nonsense. She wants so much more for you. She wants you to live a beautiful divine destiny. She will show you how to be a loving rebel, breaking the rules that go against your heart and soul, changing the game and playing from the heart. She’ll show you how to live the life that is meant only for you. You are meant to stir up healing change and be a voice for what is wise, loving and true. There are issues in our own lives and the world that need to change, that need to be healed. Your inner goddess knows how to bring about healing change with love, playfulness, courage and dignity. She is a fearless minx who will help you dance, love, storm and laugh your way into a more beautiful world, created from the heart. “

Seriously, the perfect guides for this time. Woosah!

So gorgeous one, breathe. Just breathe, BE and allow yourself to relax, your mind to calm, your breath to slow and ask your wise inner self – what do I need to know this week, what would serve my highest good?

Then when you are ready, pick the card or cards that tug at your heartstrings – don’t let your mind pick!

Did you remember to pick?

Let’s go have a gander shall we?

ANGEL OF TRUTH

The truth wants to be told, needs to be heard. It may seem like the whole world wants to believe in a lie, and so you wonder if you are crazy, if you are the only one who is thinking differently and desiring the real story to emerge. Yet those that fight against the truth are even more in need of it! There can be no healing, no freedom, no moving one without it.

You are going to be blessed with a truth revealed, a realisation about yourself, the world or others that will bring you relief. It will happen at the right time. It will set your soul free.

Sometimes, the lies we are repeatedly told become so familiar that we forget that they are lies and begin to believe that they are real. Maybe it’s someone judging us that is the lie. Maybe it’s advertising and the media, which are often more about deceptive manipulation than a source of correct information. Whatever the source, all untruth teaches us the same thing – that we must be afraid and hate each other.

When we are fed so many false truths, it can become hard to remember what real truth feels like. It can even start to seem like the truth doesn’t matter as much as being able to convince another person to accept your point of view. This is like poison for the soul.

The soul needs truth like your body needs air. It keeps it alive. Deep in your soul, you know what is true, and you know when you, or anyone else, is not being truthful. You are sensitive enough to know that only the truth feels good for you. You must give yourself permission to be truthful with your own soul and live honestly, authentically and bravely in this world. It is the only way for you to be really you.

PRINCESS SAVIOUR

When you realise that you are strong enough to save yourself (which you are), you never have to be afraid again. As well as inner strength, you have inner wisdom.

Deep within, you just know when something or someone is (or is not) worthy of your time, energy and attention.

The most precious treasure that you will ever have is the divine gift of yourself. There is nothing that is more valuable, and no one that is worth losing yourself over.

You don’t need permission from anyone other than yourself to decide to walk away from what isn’t right for you, or to stand your ground and honour your values, or to say no and refuse to give in to social pressures. You can be open to help and grateful for assistance, but you also know that whenever you need it, you have the power to learn, to act, to figure it out, to find the love within that will empower you for the life you deserve.

Even if you feel uncertain about facing a challenge, believe in yourself. You are strong enough to conquer this. There will be help if you need it, but you already have the inner resources required to overcome any obstacle and attain the most blessed outcome.

DARING DREAMER

You don’t need to adjust your dreams to fit in with what others say is realistic, sensible or practical. Why seek to limit the power of the Universe with negative expectations? Be uncompromising with your heart’s wisdom. Listen to what it wants and yearns for and believe that the Universe has put those desires there and will show you every step to take to fulfil them. Do not allow someone else to make you feel like you should change who you are or what your heart truly yearns for – not even a tiny bit, not even for one single second!

Our world needs daring dreamers to redefine beauty, success and worth. We need brave souls to shake up our cultural values so that we stop hurting ourselves and each other. You can decide what it really means to you to be beautiful, successful and worthy. That’s how you take back control, disempowering the toxic definitions created by others.

You have the awareness and the power to say no to what is unkind, untrue, unwise. You get to invite into your life what actually has value to your soul. Be your divine bad-ass self and give voice to your daring dreams. Use your positive words of power to express your most beautiful dreams and never give up on those dreams, yourself or the world.

Your vision of what is possible is the healing medicine for our future world and the way to your bliss.

Oh my gosh, I so love my guides and the cards. Perfect for this time! So my most glorious one, I wish for you a most amazing week. Remember my Birthday Gift for you is only available until Thursday. Sending you massive, massive blessings and hugs. Be like the Autumn trees and let what no longer serves you drop away like a gorgeous leaf – to become cosmic compost for the Spring!

Fall Equinox is almost here!!! Do you listen to the messages animals share with you?

Jenny Heston · 11:58 pm ·

Happy Magestic, Magickal, Miraculous, Mischievous, Magnificent Monday!!! Whoot! Whoot!

Fall Equinox (Mabon) is almost here! I am wiggly, piggly, jiggly excited like a labrador puppy as I love this time of year and most certainly this celebration and the energy that comes with it. Yummers! In case you didn’t know Equinox or Mabon falls on September 22nd (my birthday!) and is a powerful time of abundance and celebrating the bounty you have.

The Autumn Equinox is the 2nd of only 2 days through the year when the Earth is in perfect balance. On the Equinox, day and night are equal. But in autumn, the sun is waning and the days are now shorter than the night.

Mabon is often referred to as “Witches Thanksgiving ” (no, it doesn’t mean you have to be a witch). It means it’s the third harvest festival on the wheel of the year, a time to give thanks for the bounty in your life, to release the things that you may have outgrown and to be grateful and count your blessings! Yes? Counting our Blessings is a powerful practice and something I do every morning on the beach or in the woods!

Not only do we count our blessings, it’s also important to take time to reflect on our triumphs from the year and acknowledge what we’ve worked hard to grow and harvest. We need to remember to feel proud of our accomplishments. However, in order for new growth to occur in the spring, things must die in the autumn.

Many of you have emailed and asked if there is going to be a Mabon Magick Manual this year, HECK YES! She is quite lovely and the perfect way to guide and support you into breathing in the essence of abundance, the change of season and awakening to all its meanings. Thus, if you are part of our wonderful email community you will be getting first access to it on Thursday!

Also, as Equinox is my birthday, I will have a gift for you (as I love giving pressies it makes my heart happy).

So I have a question – do you notice the animals that cross your path, or fly over your head or appear randomly? Or is that just a me thing?

I ask, as everyday when I’m out and about, either with doggo, friends or just myself I revel in the birds and animals that appear for me. Whether it is the wee hummingbird who dashes up over my head, the fat raccoon who chatters to me from an oak tree, or the large toad that hops across my path as I’m hiking.

And each of them comes with a message. For example hummingbird is Joy, Raccoon is inventor and creative, Toad is the balance between emotion and being grounded. (Just saying). And I jot them down, every day on my phone or day timer.

And you know the bizarre thing? When I am experiencing a “similar situation”, or stuck in an old pattern – I can flip back and see that that bird, animal, mammal appeared at that time. (When I say you seriously can’t make this shit up, you can’t!)

Many people have asked me how to find their “spirit animal” or “spirit totem”. I will be honest, that is a level of shamanic journeying I wouldn’t be comfortable facilitating for someone else. However, I have happily taken people out into the wild, or walking on the beach and all sorts of gorgeous beasties show up. Seals, Otters, Bears, Frogs, Herons, Eagles and a myriad of others.

So let me invite you to notice who shows up for you during the day and just take a note of what was happening for you and how you were feeling.

Thus, being quite “animal message” aware, I was thrilled when I was introduced to a group of new, glorious guides.

This is the Spirit of the Animals Oracle. So in case you may have never met them, let me introduce you. “Animal Medicine, Animal Totems, and Animal Mascots have had cultural significance throughout our history. Europeans adopted animals as tribal symbols that were later incorporated into crests for nations. China has an animal associated with every birthday. The Romans celebrated the eagle as the symbol for the empire. Our ancestors observed the appearance of animals as omens and signs. Shamans and mystics rely on spirit animal helpers. Native Americans have vision quests to discover their personal animal totem. School sports teams choose animal mascots. It is no wonder that the interest in animals as emblems and how they relate to us still persists. Animals as symbols live in our deepest memory.”

So with all the chuntering, let’s crack on. As you allow your breathing to slow down a tad, and come back into your body. I invite you to just BE and BREATHE, allowing everything else to just drop away for this moment. Then when you are ready ask your wise inner self which card to pick, which animal has a special message for you this week?

Then when you are ready – pick.

Let’s go see who wants to share with you this week.

Raccoon

Raccoon is nature’s problem solver. They teach us that if one thing doesn’t work, try something else. Their curiosity, dexterity and intelligence helps them discover new ways to live and survive. Raccoons are able hunters and know how to provide. They are dexterous with their “hands” and very tidy and clean.

Raccoon’s are clever, useful, fastidious, creative and confident. You always find your way

to your goal. You are playful and love the night. You can enjoy getting into a little trouble.

However, when Raccoon pops into your life you are being invited to look at the masks you wear. Raccoon energy is at play within all artists, to greater or lesser degrees. At best, it indicates talent, tenacity, and skillfulness. It’s shadow side points to an unresolved issue around self-image and success. Sometimes using a stage name or wearing a “mask” works in your favour. Other times, it limits creativity. Who are you behind the masks you wear? What if you’re ready to grow into something more.

Raccoon energy won’t let us off the hook until this creative ego fear is resolved.

Decide on what you really want.

You have the ingenuity to claim it.

Avoid being the trickster and practice integrity.

You have many roles and can juggle them well.

Lion

Lion is a symbol for royalty, mastery and power. It is also a strong female archetype and the master of the Fire element. A Lion personality dedicates their life to personal and spiritual growth. This dedication inspires some and intimidates others, therefore the Lion is respected by all but known intimately by few.

Lion invites you to use stealth and patience when pursuing your dreams for success. If you are a Lioness you are responsible, a great leader and provider. However, Lion personalities do have to look out for self-absorption and vanity.

Some mistake the Lion as hard to access or aloof, yet those with a keener eye know better. Lions are observant, stealth, and precise in their words and actions. They do not waste energy or resources. Call upon Lion for confidence, vitality and the power to stand your ground with confidence. And remember – self mastery is available to all, no matter where our quest begins.

You have within you all the courage you need.

Let go of the past and reclaim your majesty.

You will find success and contentment

With those by your side.

Make noble choices for your life and your tribe.

Black Bear

The Black Bear is the consummate mother. She cares for her offspring with devotion. Woe to the one who gets between a mother bear and her cubs, her honey or her ideals! Huge power can roar in Bear and demands our respect. Their calm, gentle demeanor with their young is juxtaposed by explosive, primal, warrior ferocity. This is the dual nature of Black Bear.

Bears hibernate in the winter and when they reappear in the spring they are renewed with energy and wisdom. They are revered for being shamanic messengers from spirit and dreamtime. Black Bear brings you fearless power, hidden strength and access to your dreams and intuition. This dualism of yin and yang, within and without, calm and ferocious is the balance and confidence.

Bear also represents an individual on the cusp of new directions and personal transformation. The initial weeks and months of this spiritual quest may feel tricky, cumbersome, and full of obstacles. But you have no choice. Call on the confidence and let your transformation begin.

Gentle and wise protector,

Give me your confidence and power.

Help me to protect the ones I love.

Awaken my intuition and guide me.

What glorious guides! How did your guide resonate for you? So delicious one, wishing you a week filled with seeing the animals that want to share with you (even if it is a mouse), and remember the Mabon Magickal Manual will be released on Thursday and I have a gift for you next week for my birthday! Big hugs and squeezes.