Jenny Heston

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Beltane is almost here! Super Full Moon in Scorpio!

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Happy Magickal, Moonlit, Mystical, Magnificent,  Majestic, Manifesting Monday!  How are you delicious lovely? 

With Beltane on Saturday, May 1st, let’s take a little dip into what the heck Beltane is and whether you should pay attention to it or not.  Beltane was thought to be one of the more important festivals of the Gaelic calendar.  Beltane is a Fire Festival. The word ‘Beltane’ originates from the Celtic God ‘Bel’, meaning ‘the bright one’ and the Gaelic word ‘teine’ meaning fire. Together they make ‘Bright Fire’, or ‘Goodly Fire’ and traditionally bonfires were lit to honour the Sun and encourage the support of Bel and the Sun’s light to nurture the emerging future harvest and protect the community.

Beltane celebrates the height of Spring and the flowering of life. Earth energies are at their strongest and most active.  All of life is bursting with potent fertility, look at the trees around you – (if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere), they are bursting forth with bright green leaves and the little sparrows are back as well as the robins.  Abundant fertility, on all levels, is the central theme.  

So all in all a great time to celebrate, set intention, fertilise either self or ideas and have a grand jolly time!  

But I guess the question some people have is – “Why bother marking the day?”  Good question, and my answer would be because it connects you to something bigger, older and deeper than our modern day to day.  

For those who are part of our glorious email community, on Thursday, there will be some simple rituals to play with to connect you in a deeper way to this fertile energy.  And for the glorious Creatrix Circle members there will be rituals and magick pertaining to Beltane. (Let alone our Beltane celebration!)

Okay, Today is a glorious fat, delicious Super Full Moon in Scorpio  which will shine a light on any area of our lives that is wanting us to be impulsive – itching to dash forward.  As Lena shares:    Put some practical thought into any important choices around changing or adjusting anything major in your life. Take this opportunity to tap into your own wisdom as well as to find a new courage for those changes you do want to make.

You may experience an inner tension that brings up any imbalance you feel around time – how you spend it, how you use your energy etc. Use this full moon time to take an inventory of what you value so you can set intentions and get support around what is most important to you. We are all ready to move on, to go forward and experience more freedom. And yet we are being pulled back to take yet another look at what needs to change,  to be healed and to be released. So, be patient, ask what can be healed, and do the work so you can move into the future from a solid and practical foundation and not one built on impulsive behavior.

So for example on this glorious Full Moon I invite you to take a situation in your life; could be a relationship, work, financial, travel – whatever you chose and then write on the top of a piece of paper “My Ideal…….(fill in the blank). “  Then on one side of the paper write 10 things you don’t want, about in your ideal……..  Then when you have done that list, review it and ask yourself “So What Do I Want?”  On the other side of the paper take each “don’t want point” and ask what DO I want (in other words a reframe). For example if you were writing about your ideal new job and said:-  I don’t want rigid hours, I don’t want negligent management etc.  The reframe would be – my hours are flexible, my management is understanding and reliable.  Get it?  As you make your way through each point, please remember to cross out the “Don’t want list”, and then light a candle and burn that sucker up.  Offer it up, release it and realise that you now have a clarity list and these are the words that you use to describe it, which creates different thoughts, which creates a different Vibe, which creates different RESULTS.

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 wobbled 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. 

So dear one, take a moment to get really rooted and present.  Allow your breath to find its natural rhythm and just BE.  As you breathe slowly allow the image of the Beltane fires to burble up in your minds eye and as you watch the flames dance and rise to the sky ask “What do you need to know this week.”

If you need help going a wee bit deeper there is a fun guided visualisation for you.

Did you remember to pick?

Let’s go look, shall we?

ANGEL OF TIME

The Angel of Time looks very fierce and stern, and that’s because you need to hear her message.  You see, if she appeared to you in a soft guise, it would be too easy for you to overlook her message and just continue on as if she had never visited.  The truth is that you are forcing yourself beyond your energetic limits at this time – working too hard, self-loving and connecting with the Universe way too little.  

So, she has appeared to remind you of what it is you are turning your world into: one big machine, where you are one cog in it.  You are an important, soulful, beloved being, but the world of work is not going to end if you step away from its mechanism for a while.  “It is time,” she says, “for a time out!”  Will you listen? 

“I’m getting straight to the point here, because someone really has to tell you.  Stop giving so much to your work.  All your time.  Your energy.  Your passion.  Take better care of your health.  This is the time to fulfill all those promises you’ve made to yourself but barely made even the effort to keep.  Meditate, eat well, take up gentle exercise, and change unhealthy emotional patterns that are compromising your well being – these are the challenges you need to set yourself.  I thank you in advance, for a happy you makes this world a far better place.!”

CANDY CANE ANGEL

The Candy Cane Angel is in charge of letting you know when it is time for some little luxuries that will reconnect you with your self-love and self-worth.  She, too, holds back from giving to herself, as she is such an earnest and industrious little angel – but her message is always clear; it is time for some fun!

As she says clearly to you “You know what my problem is?  And you know what your problem is?  No?  Well, let me tell you.  Our problem is that we both feel guilty about giving ourselves pleasure.  See this little treat in my hands?  It’s not bad, is it?  It’s not evil, is it?  But can I bring myself to just sit down and taste every moment of its sugary sweet delights?  No.  I have to wonder if it’s the right time.  If I have done enough to earn this treat.  To wonder why I should get this when so many do not have a single candy cane for their own selves!  I torment myself with these things – and so do you!  How about we make a deal?  Next time you ponder a gift to yourself:  a massage, a treat, a spiritual workshop, a delicious meal, time to laugh with a friend, a long rest or nap, meditation time, a space clear…..know that when you energetically tell yourself “I am way too busy for that indulgence,” you are really saying, ‘I do not deserve that!’  Well, let’s decide that you do!  I am about to have my treat.  I now charge you with the same quest.  Give yourself that which you have been denying yourself.  You do deserve it!” 

Do not rationalise or talk yourself out of it any longer.  Step out of the consciousness of lack and into the consciousness of “I deserve,” and grant yourself this lovely moment of luxury.  It’s time for some joie de vivre and enjoyment to restage a grand entrance into your life!

NAUTILUS PRINCESS

A big-eyed beautiful mermaid, surrounded by her floating, rich red hair, holds tight to a nautilus shell……She is an underwater (emotional) princess, and she is growing in ways she never thought she would – because soon she is to be the queen, and she must make decisions.  She feels uncertain about how she will perform when she is elevated and unsure of whether she can wield her power.  She is very thoughtful as she contemplates the future – but all around her are the symbols of her future success.

As she shares with you – “I know I am strong, but most people think of me as gentle, kind, and good.  Now that I am to be ruler, what if they see me as power-hungry, dominating, greedy or controlling?  Whatever the thoughts of those around me, there will be change as I change, and I will continue to hold fast to my nautilus, as it ever reminds me to grow in ways that are in tune with my purpose, my integrity, and what I feel is right.  I vow to be steadfast and true, despite the challenges that are heading my way.  I vow not to misuse my power.  But use it I will, and as a result I, like you, will gow in ways that are in tune with my true self and true purpose.

You may be a very gentle, appeasing, and timid soul who is facing a challenge.  You are being asked by the Universe to step up into a more “senior” and conspicuous role, and you are concerned about whether you can be powerful and still be a good person.  The pearls here signify that you must act from a pure place, and from a natural place, and treat this quest as a sacred task.  The nautilus says you will grow in ways that are perfect, and perfectly proportioned, just as the nautilus is.  And this is a natural result for you – expect to grow more and move over time.  This is a time of spiritual and emotional transformation, which could come to you via a friend who is older or more experienced – she will share her skills and some of her secrets with you.  You could be about to experience a deeper friendship, meet a teacher who really opens your mind to a new realm of discovery, or find a trainer who can coach you in such a way that your potential blooms strong and fast.  

Dignity, truth, and wisdom are your best guides.  It is now time to take yourself and your potential seriously.  

Wowzer!  What glorious guides for this delicious time.  So my delicious lovely, I wish for you a glorious release today, a week filled with ease, effortlessness and flow.  If you want to receive the Beltane Blessing Booklet – make sure you are on the email list.  Have a stupendous Full Moon and Beltane!

Aging, Gardening and Memories

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Happy Miraculous, Magickal, Mesmerising, Manifesting, Majestic Monday! How are you delicious lovely?  

Do you feel the energy of Spring surging around you?  For the last week we have had warm, glorious, sunshine filled days and it’s fascinating to watch how all of a sudden people emerge out of their homes.  Cars are getting washed, lawn furniture is being brought out and dusted off and gardening is happening!  (When I moved here two years ago I was advised by a local that gardening here is very “competitive”!)  And having walked by homes where people are meticulously digging up their dandelions and daisies (which I think is daft), I can believe it!

So this got me to thinking.  One of my passions is gardening and growing things, playing in the dirt and creating sacred spaces that feed the body, mind and soul.  But where did this passion come from?  Where did I learn to garden?  My mother.  

Now this is rather interesting for me as my mother and I have an “interesting” relationship.  She doesn’t like me much (which she has shared with me multiple times over the years) and continually points out that I am the “Black Sheep” (thank goodness) of the family and to be honest aging hasn’t helped with the process.  If anything it has removed even more filters so her sharp tongue feels free to express.  

Yet I am the one that she phones when she needs something.  I am the one that put my life on hold for 5 months to help her after she had a brain injury.  Why?  Because she’s my mother and she also knows that I will always step up and help.  Don’t get me wrong I’m not complaining.  I’ve done a lot of work with the mother/daughter wound thing and can appreciate her for exactly who she is.  

So a month or so ago, as I was starting a bunch of seeds in doors, it occurred to me that she might like to go on an “outing” to somewhere flat (as she is 93) and she loves plants and flowers and this way she could see the plants that are in full bloom and be reminded of Spring.  The first outing wasn’t so fun, even though I had packed a thermos of tea and chocolate hobnobs!  The second outing was much more fun as I took her to Beacon Hill and she could slowly walk amongst all the flowers and watch the peacocks parade by.  However, what I noticed was when I would ask what a certain plant was she would get incredibly frustrated as she couldn’t remember.  This was rather a shock for me as this was a woman who knew the name of every plant, both Latin and common and would often only tell you the Latin name so that you had to do the work of looking it up.

The third outing was this week and I took her to another lovely garden where she used to volunteer.  I noticed her walking was much slower and she would gaze at a plant for quite a while and then look at me with a sense of helplessness and ask me if I knew what it was called as she couldn’t quite place it at the moment. This incredibly strong woman was gently fading in front of my eyes. After a wee while we found a lovely bench amidst a plethora of plants where she relaxed and could just breathe in the colours and the smells and not have to pretend anymore.   

Before dropping her off we stopped at a local store as I wanted to grab a few plants that could go in pots for her (as she has a massive balcony and loves to have her planters filled).  And also because plants are a talisman for her.  On her balcony she has a large witch hazel that my sister gave her, the year before she died, that she treasures and talks about at every opportunity.  

However, after I dropped her off there was a weird sense of melancholy, a sadness and also an honouring of the aging process.  To see a woman who would spend all day in the garden planting and planning, as it was her sacred space and ritual for her, to now just gaze intently at a plant that she could see in her mind’s eye, remember planting at some point in time, but not remember what it was called and to be so frustrated with that; made me have a swirl of feelings.  

Yet interestingly enough she phoned and said how much she enjoyed the outings and the time to just gaze, remember and to see the profusion of colour everywhere.  Who was this woman?  As my mother never used to acknowledge any help or support I would give her.  

This all reminded me of the quote:-

Never underestimate the healing power of a quiet moment in a garden.

Have to say in my opinion Aging is not for the weak.  As these outings have shown me that even when you have been strong all your life, to show your vulnerability takes much more strength.  

Okay, enough chuntering on, let’s crack on with the reading.  When I went to the cards and asked who wanted to come support and guide this week I was intrigued to see The Isis Oracle were adamant.  

Have you ever asked who Isis is? Goddess of the Skies, Magick and Wisdom are just a few of the titles she is given.  Let me take a moment to introduce you to this lovely deck – “You are a powerful Soul and you are awakening.  Your thoughts, feelings and inner world is changing, and so too is your outer world.  When a Soul is growing in power and strength, it can benefit from guidance to help make the path into a new way of being in the world that much easier.  Isis offers Her wisdom and guidance to you to assist you at this time of spiritual growth and transition.  She loves you, and wants you to shine and be your radiant self, filled with power and wisdom.”  The perfect guides for this glorious time.

So let’s take a moment to just drop in.  To breathe ourselves back into our bodies and come into the present moment.  I invite you to see in your mind’s eye all the vulnerabilities that you don’t share.  Just let them swirl there with no judgment, no labelling.  Just breathe.  Then when you are ready, pick the card or cards that tug at those vulnerabilities.

Did you remember to pick?

Let’s go have a look shall we?

TALISMANS OF POTENCY

Charging Sacred Objects of Power

Sacred Tools and Objects can become an extension of your energy field, focusing your power and intention, helping you heal the split between spirit and matter, and learning to bring physical matter more deeply into light and life.  You are encouraged to work with sacred materials in a  conscious way to help your own healing and enjoyment of the material world as part of your spiritual practice.  Your love for the physical world of matter is a gift to the earth too.

You are guided to cleanse and charge sacred objects to empower your energy field and accomplish your spiritual mission now.  These objects might be a wand, a chalice or sword, a bowl or even a special rock that you love, a statue, cloth with a beautiful design, a crystal , shell or feather you found ‘waiting for you’ whilst out in nature one day.  If finding a gift in nature, it is wise to ask the spirit of the Earth if the item in question is intended for your healing work and if you feel it is, then of course, receive it with gratitude.  If not, bless it and move on.  

Objects become talismans when they are cleansed, dedicated and charged with sacred intent.  This is consecration, or the rendering of something into sacredness.  Talismans are a way to enjoy a spiritual relationship with the material world.  It is not a matter of not being able to work without them, but more of enjoyment and beauty of working with the material world in a spiritual way.  This is also a way to heal any difficult relationship that you may have had with your mother, your body, eating and food, or with financial or physical security.  It can also include difficulties in bringing your ideas into physical form, living your path in a practical and material way and any other issues that stem from a wounded relationship to matter, somehow seeing it as less than spirit.  What wonderful and varied healing effects talismans can bring to us!  It all starts with the honouring of light in matter, the sacredness of the material world.  

If you have an object in your space that you have been thinking of cleansing, perhaps a crystal or a piece of jewellery, please do so using breath, salt, moonlight or sound, as you so choose.  

Remember that objects in the material world hold vibrations too.   Cleansing with love and intention to dissipate negative energy is a way to care for the material world, helping awaken the light within it and within you.

MAGICK AND RITUAL

Crafting Sacred Practice

Effect in the external world can be created through inner practice.  Magick and Ritual can support your Divine Path now in the physical world and you are encouraged to enhance your power with regular practice.  The results that you experience will encourage you to continue with the practice as you grow in power, grace, love, ability and wisdom, and apply your inner beauty to transform your outer world.

For us to grow empowered and potent on the Path of Ancient Feminine Power we need to honour our knowing and being and cultivate sacred practice.  Sacred practice becomes the habit of growing our spiritual power and consciousness.  Like a garden needing regular care and watering to blossom and flourish, our inner garden of the Soul, where our creativity, joy, spiritual gifts and bliss bubble away, also needs regular attention.  Coming to our practice takes strength and inner will – even though it can feel amazing, we still have to wake up, set aside time and discipline ourselves to show up for our own inner growth.  We will reap the benefits when we do, but we must allow ourselves to fall in love with our practice, to craft something that really speaks to us, so that we want to do it.  The desire and the discipline together help us engage with our practice regularly and we can grow so fast it can be quite shocking!

You have great power and wisdom within you, but you need to provide channels for it to flow and be active and empowered in your physical life.  Sacred Practice is such a channel.  Without these channels, the ego is left to create on its own which is not much fun at all!  The ego believes in fear and separation and no matter how much it may want to feel love, bliss, connection, joy and fulfilment, it really cannot do it without your spiritual presence in life.  Ritual and Magick, as a form of sacred practice, are recommended for you as a way to bring more spiritual presence into your waking life, to heal and support the ego as you learn to create a life that feels better and brings you and others more fulfilment.

LIFE RESTORED

Priestess of the Phoenix

Spiritual resurrection is gifted to you now.  Whatever part of you or your life you thought to be dead is being revived and will flourish back into life.  Just as the Phoenix rises from the fire, transitioning from death, into life, so too will you rise again, healed and renewed.

Any trauma, ending, struggle or apparent defeat is not the end of the story for you now.  What may appear to be an ending can sometimes simply be the forces of Ancient Feminine Power flowing into new pathways, pulling energy away from old forms so that they can transition into new forms.  This can take short or long periods of time.  It could be over days or years, weeks, months, decades.  It doesn’t matter how long something appears to have been decaying, it will spring back into life at the right time.  

Just as the River Nile subtly adjusts its course over time, so too will the River of Light that flows through you, filling you with life force and Divine Energy, move with innate wisdom.  You can trust what is happening for you now.  Something important to you is coming back to life.  It might even feel like you are coming back to life after a period of increasing emotional numbness, physical or psychological struggle or spiritual disillusionment.  It might also be a lifestyle, practice, business or relationship – new or old – that is coming to life now.

You are guided by Divine Priestess of the Phoenix, Sister Isis, to turn your face to the Sun.  Just as the Sacred Scarab Beetle follows the movement of the Sun, you are encouraged to focus on the light and life that is seeking you now.  Do not resign yourself to the way things have been.  Let go of the past!  Have hope and optimism.  The past is over.  Enjoy your rebirth.  

Wow, amazing messages to remind us to turn our face to the sun, celebrate life, embrace sacred practice and spend time with our talismans – whether they be plants, animals, rocks or whatever.  Have a stupendous week gorgeous one.  Take the time to put your hands in the dirt, even if it’s only a small pot in the kitchen.  Plant a seed and celebrate your life and this moment.  As this is the only one you have.  Big hugs and squeezes.  

It’s Spring – be the Flower! Energy Shift to Transition and a lovely Aries New Moon!

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It’s Monday, it’s Monday – fa, la, la (Trust me, I’m singing out loud!) Remember we are re-framing Monday and making it magickal, mystical, marvelous, meditative and absolutely magnificent!

Welcome to April  and it’s time to gracefully move with the energy of TRANSITION.  I love April, as the leaves are busting out, flowers are blooming, lambs are being born, the energy is lifting upwards and there is a sense of tender growth.  It’s also a delightful month for testing out my wardrobe planning as one minute it is warm sun, the next – torrential rain and then who the heck knows what will come…….

It ties into that old saying that dates back from the 1600’s – “April showers bring May flowers.”  Which I am totally happy with, as I own rain gear!

So here we are in April and there is an Energy Shift to one of TRANSITION.  Now what does this mean or look like for you?  As Lena shares most eloquently :-

We really wanted to call this month a grumpy reset but transition is a better description as we are not yet at the reset even though the month may definitely show up as grumpy, irritating, and uncomfortable at times. Very few of us are comfortable with transition as it indicates leaving behind what is known to us, even if that known place is no longer what we want, and moving into an unknown landscape, even though that landscape holds all of our current intentions and desires.

Transitions tend to cause stress and stress tends to cause the worst of our personalities to come out. Personal obstacles will be triggered as well as tendencies to judgment, blame, irritation, restlessness, and all manner of negative reactions. It is wise to watch your words and keep them from being harsh towards others. It is also wise this month to stay present and to take responsibility for your own reactions to situations and triggers so you can keep from projecting and taking your discomfort out on others.

More than any other time, it is best to make kindness a daily practice and focus.

On the positive side, this is an incredibly dynamic month where great strides can be made in all areas of life including your own abundance, movement of work and projects, rebuilding or beginning new relationships, greatly improving your health, having more discipline for spiritual and physical practices, and becoming really clear about your values and what is important. As uncomfortable as you may often feel this month, treat the journey as a pilgrimage towards more power in your life and stay as neutral as possible around challenges and obstacles that may come your way.

Behind every challenge is an opportunity and the opportunities this month will be big and unexpected. You may miss them if you are too wound up and focused on being irritated and judgmental. For there to be movement, change, and opportunity, there has to be an unsettling of the old structures and attachments. This always creates a bit of chaos before a sense of clarity reorganizes the movement in the right direction. The right direction will be supported more by how you want to feel rather by what your mind thinks you ought to be doing. The more you hang on to the old, the more irritating your time will be.

This is also an important month for completions and tying up loose ends especially around relationships and any shame, regrets, disappointment or wounding from the past. It is truly a time to finally let go and not waste this opportunity for deep releasing and healing. What are you still attached to? What is still attached to you? 

So sit with Transitions for a moment.  When a baby comes into your life – that’s a massive transition.  When your kids leave home and you have to face yourself and your partner – another transition.  They are like delicious thresholds that need to be unpacked, savoured and restructured.  Not blown through (which we normally do).  

On top of this we have a New Moon in Aries.  Now, if you remember Aries is the first of the Western Zodiac calendar and this New Moon represents the start of a new lunar cycle.  

The Aries New Moon falls on April 11th or 12th depending on your timezone, and carries powerful energy for manifestation, intention settings, and new beginnings.

This energy combined sends powerful waves of freshness into our lives, beckoning us to make changes, plant seeds, and to embrace a new chapter.

As Forever shares:- At the peak of the New Moon, it is completely invisible, and the night sky looks like a blank slate full of stars. That blank slate is what each of us is being granted on this April New Moon. It is blank for we get to fill it with our desires. We get to choose what we wish to draw, paint, or write across our canvas.

Under this New Moon, our powers of manifestation are heightened and our ability to draw in and attract what we desire is enhanced threefold.

The choices, words, and emotions we put out into the world are always coloring our reality, but at the time of this New Moon their influence is accelerated.

Be mindful of your thoughts, words, and the choices you are making at this time. Be sure they are aligned with that which you wish to attract. Be sure that you are focusing on what you want, rather than what you don’t want.

Watch your language and how you are choosing to speak to yourself and others. Your words are powerful, so be sure you are speaking with loving-kindness.

So do you note with the energy shift of this month and the New Moon in Aries – being kind to yourself, watching your words and noting if you are falling into a story from the past that doesn’t fit anymore (kind of like a pair of jeans that so don’t hold and shape you).  

Okay enough chuntering on.

When I went to the cards and asked who wanted to support and guide this week, the glorious Faery Forest Oracle were most adamant.  I was tickled as yesterday I went exploring the woods, hung out with the trees and just noticed all the spring flowers that were pushing up, including the glorious Fawn Lilies (so delicate).

Now, if these guides are new to you, please let me introduce them (as it’s rude not to):- 

“Let us enter the wild green world together, friend, the faery forests where the great trees speak with us, the moss soft underfoot, the light pure and gentle.  The homes of the once Sacred groves of the Celts, the Saxons, and the Vikings…and to the people who were here long before we had names with which to call them to us – the faerie people.  May the wild green world and the wondrous beings of this Faery Forest heal us, inspire us and urge us all to become more who we truly are meant to be.”   Lovely!

Note the last line!

Okay dear heart take a delicious breathe in and let yourself settle into the moment.  Let your body relax and your breathing gently slow and then when you are ready invite the energy of Transitions into your mind’s eye.  As it swirls, let it guide you to pick the card or cards that tug at you.  

Did you remember to pick?

Let’s go have a look.  

THE ELF QUEEN

You have responsibilities that have accumulated to the point that you no longer feel free.  You have dimmed your own bright light, and the world longs for you to shine once again.  One by one, I ask you to take these burdens – anything that feels heavy, whose energy does not come from love but from fear, any demands and expectations that no longer meet  your needs – and release them with love.  There is no rejection in this gesture:  it is simply time to re-establish your own personal boundaries.  You may even be carrying burdens that rightly belong to other people – please, release these now!

Without this clearing, you may well feel you are carrying too much on your own shoulders, and are unable to see the path ahead of you.  As you release, the beginnings of the sweet and tender freedoms that are your birthright will make themselves known to you.  You are now free to love and care for others more effectively, as you will be acting out of love, not forcing yourself.  If you clearly ask for support, other people will love and support you in all that you do.

THE MABON

The Mabon is the child of the darkest moment, born when bright hope beckons you into a positive future, born out of what has seemed to be the most hopeless space you have ever been within.  Now is the time to think magickally.  What you think, what you are, manifests about you at all times.  Now, with this new magickal mindset, you begin to transform your life into one of delight and hopefulness and to uplift your companions with your vibrant, positive energy.  When we allow ourselves to shine, we become  who we were always meant to be – and by example we encourage others to become who they truly are.

You are a powerful role model for others.  Keep up the wonderful work – you still have many experiences ahead of you on your journey, but this energy is now your companion and your divine inspiration.

Make a wish when you see the stars – you may even have a homeland among them.  This portends bright optimism and being filled with the joy that everyone feels when you are celebrating magickal living.

It’s effortless and joyful to do this divine work.  You are being blessed with a rebirth of positive light and energy after a time of lack.  And, oh, how good the weight lifting off from your old self feels.  

THE GREEN MAN

Not so long ago, all was quiet, dark, and cold…..but something has changed, and it will manifest into your world in significant ways – through you, and all around you.  This is a time of renewal, a time of new beginnings and connections for you.  Your energy will be extending itself easily, and you will fall in love with the new world you are creating.  This is a time for you to actively pursue what it is you wish to create in your life and to acknowledge the presence of the powerful new energies all about you.

Each day will bring these changes, and it is as if life force itself is surging through you, and every cell radiates this bright, strong, fierce new energy.  

To be effective, this energy must be directed – not tamed, but given places to flow into – and thus you must choose and shape the energies you are experiencing.  Nature and its energies shall pour through you and it is necessary for you to quickly begin to shape these forces in meaningful ways.  

This is also a time when you no longer see sharp distinctions between what is outside of yourself and what is within – you feel linked, connected, a part of a great natural magickal whole, and this empowers you into brave, open-hearted action.  

Go forward and thrive, dear one!

What delicious guides for this unfolding week!  So delicious lovely, have a superb week, spend some time with this delicious New Moon and remember – BE KIND to yourself.  See you next week!

Worm Moon, Orcas and Seals, and Hippitty Hoppitty Bunnies!!!

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Happy Magickal, Magnificent, Musical, Mischievous, Manifesting, March Monday!

How are you deliciously lovely? So much to explore with the shift in energy for April and the lovely Full Moon that happened yesterday and Easter!  However, first let me share about the huge pod of Orcas I saw this morning!

As I do every morning I go to the beach with the doggo.  So I got there bright and early and was walking along the beach reciting mantra and picking up rocks when all of a sudden I looked up and coming around the point was a massive super pod of Orcas!  (Apparently there was a plankton blush with the warmer weather) and they were majestic!  Undulating in and out of the water, blowing water up in the air – it was awe inspiring!  I mean seriously, how can you watch these majestic beasts and not be blown away?  Then all of a sudden as the last Orca rounded the point 4 HUGE sea lions slid off the rocky point and started attacking the last Orca!  I was gob smacked!  There was all sorts of noise, splashing bodies flipping up and around and tails smacking the water.  I have never seen the like!  Then weirdly enough within about 4 minutes it was all done and when I looked around the Orcas and sea lions had vanished, and the ocean was still.  

Wild right?  And absolute blarney – happy early April Fools Day!!!

Okay, I have to ask, am I the only demented one that loves April Fools day and likes to play practical jokes and little twists of the mind with people?  In my world, if it is harmless as long as no one gets hurt (possibly confused), then it’s all good.   When the kids were younger I altered all the clocks in the house by 2 hours and so the kids dashed to the bus stop and waited, and waited (as they were there 2 hours before a bus would be there.)  I will be honest, I let them wait for a good 30 minutes and when I pulled up in the vehicle they were highly concerned they had missed the bus, something had happened, where was the bus?  (I know, what a horrid mother I am).  So I explained to them what had happened, thanked them for the saran wrapped toilet and the salt in the sugar and we all went for a yummy breakie! 

Thus gorgeous one, Happy April Fool’s Day!  (Playing and laughing are so important, if you’re not doing it, then you need to start (just saying)).  Or come for a visit and we will make it gigglicious and glorious fun and hopefully see Orcas!

Yesterday was the glorious Worm Moon (isn’t that a great name?)

Do you know why it’s called Worm Moon?  The worm moon gets its unique name because earthworms begin to resurface at this time of year. It is also considered the last full moon of winter, but in 2021, it marks the beginning of spring.  Also known as Seed Moon and the Crow Moon, The Worm Moon is the time of growth, creativity, and inspiration. Falling after Ostara, the Worm Moon can also be a time for rebirth, or a time to picture that creative project you’ve been thinking about for months, or the new way you want to be in this world. On the Worm Moon, visualize your intentions and the outcome you’re searching for when it comes to that project and make plans for how to see it through.

So if you want to take some time to do a bit of releasing, and then visualising with inspiration and creativity, I highly suggest it (you still have time.)

This weekend is Easter and I love the fact that hot cross buns are out in all the stores.  I will confess, I have a “thing” for them, no clue why, but I really do.  I cut them in half, toast them and slather them with butter and then everything seems right with the world at that moment in time!  And I will be honest, I can eat a ton of them!  

So with no egg hunt in sight, jokes it is!

How do you make rabbit stew? Make it wait for 4 hours.

What kind of music does the Easter Bunny like? Hip Hop.

Why do we paint Easter eggs? Because it’s easier than trying to wallpaper them.

What do you get when you pour hot water down a rabbit hole?  Hot cross bunnies!

Why did the Easter bunny cross the road?  Because the chicken had its Easter eggs!

Hey, nowhere in this did I say they were good jokes lolol!  So how are you going to celebrate this Easter?  Time outside, visit with zoom time with family, a special dinner, a hike, relaxing and watching it all happen?

Okay, enough chuntering away about chocolate, eggs and hot cross buns, let’s get on with the reading. 

When I went to the cards and asked who wanted to share with you this week, I was delighted to see that the Earth Warriors Oracle guides were most adamant.  Now if these amazing guides are new to you, please let me introduce you to them (as it’s rude not to).

There is a river flowing now very fast.  It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid.  They will try to hold on to the shore.  They will feel they are torn apart and will suffer greatly.  Know the river has its destination.  The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above water.  And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate.  At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, least of all ourselves.  For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.  The time for the lone wolf is over.  Gather yourselves!  Banish the word “struggle” from your attitude and your vocabulary.  All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.  We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.

Woosah, breath that in.  We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.  

Okay gorgeous bean, let’s take a moment to just settle and BE.  Let your breath find it’s perfect path coming from the belly, not the chest and let your shoulders relax.  As you settle in, invite into your mind’s eye the energy of creation, rebirth, play and imagination.  Ask yourself what would best support you with those energies this week.

If you want to deepen it a bit there is a lovely wee guided visualisation for you.  

Then when you are ready, pick the card or cards that whisper in your ear, tug on your heart strings and trust your choice.  

Did you remember to pick?

Let’s go look, yes?

ALAKOA

Spirit of the Warrior

Though you yearn for peace, you recognise that, without truth, genuine peace can never be.  Even if it triggers an upheaval of transformation, the need to set things right is strong in you.  This is the inner drive of the spiritual warrior; the compelling soul needs to uphold truth, goodness and justice.  You will fight for these things because that is your way, Spirit Warrior.  Trust, see and feel the positive impact that you are making in the world.  You are relentless and the Divine is with you.

Do not give up,  If you feel hopelessness, despair, defeat or frustration, and you wonder if it is really worth it, place your mind in your heart and your heart in awareness of what it is that is inspiring you.  Do you feel alone on your quest?  Look for the legions of wings in spirit and upon the earth that fight alongside you, fearless and ferocious with love.  Be uplifted by your fellow Spirit Warriors, beloved one.  Feel the joy of their love and unity with you.  You have access to the divine power that conquers any obstacle, wins every battle, and secures every victory.

If a Spirit Warrior tries to fight from a place of despair and darkness, doubt and hate, the battle will become destructive to their soul.  When you fight for love from a place of joy, Spirit Warrior, the battle opens your beautiful fierce heart.  It uplifts your mind and empowers your soul with the might of divine grace that accomplishes all pursuits and wins every war.

PADMA SUNDARI

Out of Darkness, the Light is Born

The light is powerful enough to survive exposure to the darker side of humanity and remain pure, empowered and effective.  Trust in your spiritual purpose as light in this world.  Trust particularly in your ability to bring purity, order; grace and light to disorder, chaos and destruction.  The Divine is ever by your side and ever within your heart, assisting you with this higher purpose in all ways.

All issues can be healed through the unlimited recourse and creative resourcefulness of the Divine.  You are destined to be part of the creative solution for any issue that you have in your life or that exists in the world and touches your heart.  The issue only exists so that divine genius can resolve it!  Struggles are sometimes the best way for us to learn something we need to understand for our life journey.  Trust that when you ask for help, even apparently impossible situations can be turned around.  With willing human engagement and divine grace, there is more than enough light, healing, creative innovation, wisdom and energy available to keep Mother Earth and all her creatures, including humanity, thriving.  Never give up your hope and trust in what is possible – nor your willingness to act upon that hope and trust.

Part of your spiritual path requires that you walk your talk and live in a way that shows optimism and practicality.  When something’s not working, we don’t need to hide from it in shame.  We face it because we have spiritual self-esteem and self-confidence.  Trust in divine timing, realising that there is far-reaching good about yourself and your presence in the world.  It’s not about being perfect, it’s just about taking that next step for you.  

LOLO

Stand in the Light

You are unique.  You are a divine and beautiful being.  You stand apart from the crowd.  Sometimes this evokes jealousy or desire in others who want to possess your light and beauty as their own.  You need never fear another or believe that they can harm you.  Allow yourself to be true to who you are.  Do not try to hide your inner light and beauty.  You are meant to be seen.  Your soul is nurtured and protected by your love for the Great Spirit.

Don’t avoid the spotlight or try to hide yourself nor dull your light to appease another or your own fears.  Your true inner divine light and beauty is meant to help others, and the only way that can occur is if you allow yourself to fully be and express it.  Do not shrink away from your magnificence when you feel challenged.  Instead step it up to an entirely new level of boldness!  You have a gentle nature, but you are strong.  If you have become obsessed with the beauty or power of another, it’s time to come back to  your own divine beauty, to unearth it, explore it, express it and let it shine.  Trying to blend in wild rain the energy from you.  LEt those who are attracted to your light adapt to your level of divine expression.  You are the benchmark, and they will evolve to reach you.

What nurtures and nourishes you, what feels good for your heart, body and soul, is also what protects you.  You actually don’t need to do anything else for effective protection than place yourself in the divine beauty of what you love absolutely and completely.  

Yes, yes, yes!  Glorious guides for this week.  So my delicious lovely, I wish for you daft pranks, laughter, connection and ease.  Have a wonderful April Fools Day and paint an egg for Easter (yes sharpies are included for painting).  Big hugs and squeezes, see you in a few weeks as I’m playing in the woods on Easter weekend.  

Blessings, Sore Ass and Full Moon (no pun intended lol)

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Happy Magnificent, Magickal, Mesmerising, Musical, Marvelous, Manifesting Monday!

How are you?  Did you take some time to play with the wonderful energy of the Equinox?  I most certainly did and I will say I had a positively stupendous, one of a kind Equinox weekend and the shift that I feel in my body, mind and spirit are immense that I would love to share with you.    

Now don’t get me wrong, my life for the most part is really quite lovely and I feel very Blessed.  However, I will say the first part of March felt very fractious, heavy and agitated.  My ego was certainly trying to drive the bus and was having a tough time with acceptance, release and my mind was certainly not being my friend!  So it was divine to have the Equinox experience and feel it move, shift and release.  

So, Friday night I took some time to sit out in the dark and write (by candlelight) all the things that I had been fretting with, trying to control, allowing my ego to run rampant with – just poured them out on paper.  I then gave them a wee blessing and popped them in my Goddess Box and offered them up.  Then I loaded up my backpack as I knew I needed an adventure, an explore, something to sweep out the cobwebs and help me find the reset button.

Saturday I loaded up Gertie (the car) and grabbed Danu (the dog) picked up a friend and off we went to go explore something new as I was being told there was a shift in the air.  We ended up on the Juan de Fuca coastal trail, a glorious old growth trail that runs alongside the rugged west coast of the island.  And literally the minute I put my foot on the old growth trail I felt a frisson of energy rush through me and had this knowing sensation that I wouldn’t be the same when I came back out.  (That’s not as odd as it sounds).  Wending through the trees and scrambling over twisted tree roots whilst navigating huge mud puddles the wind picked up and made the tops of the trees sing and I could feel my energy rise in response.  Then the sound of the crashing waves pounding against the rugged rocks melded in and it was as if Nature was singing me the best love song ever!  

We came out onto one beach and my breath was literally taken away, the rawness, the ruggedness, the sandstone tidal pools with the crashing waves and the wind!  Oh my Goddess I was in heaven.  I felt like a wee one scrambling up and down over the rocks, gazing into the deep pools and seeing all the life that was living there.  The eagles kept coming out and flying above me calling out to each other as they surfed the wind current.  At one point as I went to jump off a large rocky outcrop I realised at the last minute that the landing was slick so I lunged further to avoid falling 8 feet and managed to pull the muscles in my left arse cheek!  Sore was the word!  But hey, you only live once, and this was an experience I was immersed in.  

We went back onto the trail to go further down the coast line and kept popping out on wild, rugged beaches to explore and each time a gorgeous eagle would appear as the wind whipped the ocean up and tugged at my hat.  I found a little nook in the rocks on one beach where we were sheltered from the wind and able to peel off some layers and have our picnic, where we were very kindly joined by two large Stellar Jays with their iridescent blue plumage and a mini murder of crows.  (Quite delightful but raucous picnic companions!)  After lunch it was time for Oomancy!  Now if you are shaking your head and saying – ummm, WTF?  Let me clarify it – divination with eggs!  Yes, I did say that outloud.  In Creatrix Circle on Friday we had our Ostara gathering and we prepared our eggs for a wonderful divination ritual, so I had hauled mine all the way out to this rugged coastline.  

I found a lovely sandstone slope and divining occurred, it was so cool to do and the absolutely perfect place.  After a full day, with an incredibly sore left butt cheek, muddy boots, wind burned cheeks and a full heart it was time to do the long drive home.  But oh my Goddess, it had been soooooo worth it.  What a glorious way to celebrate Ostara and honour the Goddess in her Maiden form and the energy of rebirth, new growth and expansion.  

By the time I got home I realised, the woods had been right.  I didn’t feel like the same person at all as the one who first stepped onto the trail early in the morning.  I felt lighter, clearer, in a state of grace and acceptance and truly, truly Blessed.  So to celebrate this sensation and the glorious Equinox I made a Black Forest Cake and ate half of it!  (I left offerings for the faeries as well). The whole day had felt incredibly magickal, cleansing and transformative and I felt very Blessed by the whole experience, even with a super sore arse and needing to sit on a hot water bottle!

Sunday morning found me out early with Danu,  in the pouring rain wandering along the beach and through the homeless campers who are in the park.  As I pushed through a copse of trees I encountered a chap who was having a super tough time and decided I should listen to him as he screamed and swore about life, the weather, me, the neighbourhood and how everything was fucked up.  I listened and when he had calmed enough to hear me he took my offer of support to help him get to the community tent so he could get some hot coffee and a dry coat.  As I walked on with Danu I offered up a blessing for him, for anyone in that dire circumstance, for those who’s only home currently is a leaky tent in a public park where they get castigated and shunned.  For those who are made to feel less than.  For those who are struggling with mental health issues and for myself that I was able to be there and listen to him, as I felt that was an honour.  

Now when I use the word Blessing, I’m not talking about the Bible interpretation.  It’s more a case of calling in grace, love, something bigger than myself to offer support, and let’s be honest – you can offer up a Blessing for anything.  It could be a person who you feel has done you wrong, you can bless those that you see struggling, you can bless a situation, you can bless a meal.  It’s the inviting in of something far, far bigger than yourself to enter the space with loving kindness.  I find it super powerful, give it a try.  What do you have to lose?

As John O’Donohue says: ” May you experience each day as a sacred gift woven around the heart of wonder.”

Okay, this Sunday is the lovely Full Moon in Libra which carries beautiful, high-powered energies for healing, protection, and harmony.  A new chapter, a new zodiac wheel has started, and this Full Moon is supporting us to let go of all that we no longer need to carry and to create space for new energies to unfold.

Think about it, when we first started this zodiac cycle back in March of 2020, the world was a different place. We have all changed. We have all evolved and grown.  We have all had new experiences that have shaped and moved us, and this Full Moon is our chance to acknowledge and release all that no longer needs to be with us. The Libra energy of this Full Moon also supports us in finding a balance between the old state of what once was and the new state of what could be, and the grace and discernment that is needed to either hold on or let go.

So take some time to consider how you have changed and grown, do you appreciate the Blessings in your life enough and what areas of your life would you like to see more growth (like the Spring seedlings) in? 

When I went to the guides to ask who wanted to share this week I laughed as the wonderful Blessing Faeries were most adamant to share their Blessings with you.  These glorious ones had come on my Equinox adventure and had gifted me with a Blessing amidst the eagles, crows and jays.  

 Now if these guides are new to you, please let me introduce them.  

Faeries are present in every droplet of water, every blade of grass – they are everywhere there is a trace of nature – thus every field, flower, and forest is theirs.  They inhabit the wild rainforests and the old castles; they dance within standing stones and burial mounds; they are on the top of mountains and within the grove deep in the valley; and they appear in the cracks in the pavement and beneath the cities in the old, tangled tree roots.  Faeries are part of this world, and they were here before we were born into this world, and they know us better than we know ourselves.  For humans, many of us have lost our sense of play, our sense of relationship with nature, our courage to be ourselves – as well as our hope, creativity, and personal power.  We have looked outside of ourselves and nature and the sacred ones for answers, and in doing so, we have become quite lost.  The blessings of the faeries can bring us back into relationship with ourselves, back into relationship with the elements and the elementals, so that we can become more at home within the world, while creating a personal world which supports our dreams, our wishes, and our purpose. 

Yes!  Perfect guides for today and this time!  As always remember, when you receive a blessing you offer a blessing.  

So gorgeous one, breathe, breathe yourself here to this present moment.  This is the only moment that matters.  As your breath gently slows I invite you to ask the question – what needs to come into balance for me?  What area of my life would I like to see more growth in?  Do I acknowledge my Blessings?  No judgement, no pushing.  Just allow it to flow up with ease and gentleness and then when you are ready pick the card or cards that whisper to you. 

Did you remember to pick?

Shall we go have a look??? 

A BLESSING OF THE BUTTERFLY QUEEN

The Faery Gift of Graceful Change and Transfiguration

To you is granted the faery gift of transformation and change.  Your life is re-becoming, and all obstacles will be broken through, until you take flight into the life you have recreated so courageously.  The faeries are gifting you with all you need to move through a time of great expansion, change, growth, and tumult with integrity, grace, and tenacity.  Your time to be reborn is approaching, and the Butterfly Queen will be with you as you transform and reshape your life.

As you change, even as you struggle at times, you will inspire, and grow, and rework your life in magickal ways.  The ancient caretakers of the planet are the fae, and their presence will be with you as you transform.  You have beauty, and your presence will be bright and joyful, bringing so much to others, but most of all, bringing a deep contentment and fulfilment to yourself. 

Focus on all you wish to see grow and become “more” at this time – and know, with great and firm conviction, that you are blessed, and beloved, and precious, human child.

A BLESSING OF THE UNSEELIE

The Faery Gift of Following Your True Heart from The Worthy Rebels of the Unseelie Court

The gift of the Unseelie is the gift of the rebellious one, the one who defies, and who does not “go with the flow”.  In faery lore, the Unseelie are sometimes considered dangerous but their blessing is this: you are not born to appease and to concede, to give way always before forces that consume and control.  You were born to be free, to decide who you were meant to be for yourself – and the Unseelie’s gift and blessing to you is that reminder.  And this means that in this moment, there is something you must say “no” to.  Say “no” to the forces that would ask you to do something that you feel is wrong.  Say “no ” to going along, to getting along, and stand alone, if you must, in the renegade nature of the Unseelie.

It is a strange gift, a weird blessing, to be sure, but in its way, it is an energy of rebellion and courage and defiance that is not born out of any desire to be unkind.  In fact, it is born out of the desire to be kind to your truest self and to create space and room for you to breathe and be free.  With this blessing, you will say, “no”, you will take a stand, you will find a new path and be true to yourself.  And while you may be called disruptive or difficult, know that these labels are only given when you can no longer be controlled.  When the Unseelie bless you in your holy work, know that you are only being true to your own self and walking your own path.  Blessings of the Unseelie, those holy rascals, friend.  

A BLESSING ON THE HEART’S CALLING

The Faery Gift of Living from the Truest and Most Pure Call of the Heart

For faeries, what the heart wants, in its purest form, is the right thing to desire.  But for humans, we have long practice smothering the heart with the voice of reason, most often not our own voice, but the voices of others, of cultures and governments and of groups of people who fear nothing so much as hearing the heart’s deep call.  And so, with this gift of the faery comes the gift of hearing again the heart’s deep call and having the courage and commitment to follow it, no matter where it may take us. 

The heart’s deep call will never drive us to a destructive relationship or a  hurtful scenario.  It is not going to sacrifice our spirit to the making of money or the stifling of creativity.  The heart’s deep call, the true call, is beyond this, and will only take us in the direction of the dreams we are meant to fulfil this lifetime.

The faeries can now, with this gift, slowly lift the mist that covers the shining heart within you and open you up to that deep listening to your own self, and help you to value the song of the heart that has been signing to you since before you were born.  For the faeries have heard the song of your heart, and have wondered at the difference between its call and the life you have lived thus far. 

With this gift, your life will move more into accord with the heart, and you will begin to live from that deep, true place – with integrity, with fulfilment, without foolishness or following another, for your own heart will guide you and never ask you to sacrifice yourself to the creation of the dream of another. 

The faery’s gift is of the heart’s deep call to you, friend.  May its song bring you every blessing.  

Oh my gosh, I love, love, love the guides who came to share this week!  So delicious lovely I wish for you this week ease, flow and joy and that you are able to count your Blessings as there are many.  Oh yes, there are 2 spots left in the Private Reading Special which ends tonight and doors to Creatrix close tonight.  Have an amazing week and remember to pause and appreciate who you are and how far you have come.  Big hugs and squeezes.  

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