I just completed this terrific online program by Sacred Center’s Anodea Judith! Wow, so impressed with everything- insightful, fun, and made more sense than any other explanations I’ve encountered. Check it out on MindValley Academy!
Also check out Sounds True for meditations and more: http://www.soundstrue.com
The creation of this spread was inspired by my desire to reorganize, clean, and declutter my home; a process that is as much psychological as it is physical. I also have to admit that since I’m pretty playful, I did this reading on a whim and soon realized how much valuable insight it provided me- there’s a reason for everything! Back to the task at hand hehe, this has been a major ungoing project for me since I had been a bit of a pack rat for many years. I wanted new clarity and realized I had already begun to re-prioritize in my mind and all I needed to do was just DO IT. Since I am expecting guests this weekend, it has become even more of a necessity and a welcome catalyst.
This is a great tarot spread to seek guidance before moving into a house, before cleaning/organizing, and anything else the Divine wishes you to know or to achieve (because they always have your best interest at heart). Begin outside with Land/Garden and slowly move through every room or aspect of your home e.g. stairs, hallways, etc. and any other nook that is significant to you. Remember to include even the attic, basement, porch, and garage. Towards the end of the reading be sure to choose a card from the approximate center of your leftover deck of cards (create an imaginary roof ridge with the deck or simply choose a center card from the leftover pack); this card provides an overall message about your home and perhaps something you need to focus on. Most importantly, have lots of fun :)! I would love to receive any feedback you are comfortable with sharing! Gratitude & Angelic Blessings!
Autumn
I’m not even sure how I first discovered this deck? I loved its energy right away :) and found an app version before owning the tangible cards. Later I purchased the deck with the Companion Book and Michelle Newton, author & creator, had sent it all the way from Australia to me. I love using this deck especially when I need support cards during a reading. They reveal the best advice too! Coupled with The Crystal Tarot by Philip Permutt, they create the perfect pairing. I believe you will love the gentle energy of this oracle as well.
*Photocredit: A.O.K. Angels
Here are some of my favorite aromatherapy/essential oil websites:
*Photocredit: QueenBeeKnits & HealthySkinSolutions
If you’re as sensitive to energies as I am, you might find this article helpful. I’ve learned one of the most important ways you can care for yourself when you’re overwhelmed with other energies is to ground yourself. I usually picture a big, thick, mauvy uniform bubble around me for shielding and protection while holding my black moonstone; this always makes me feel much better within seconds. There are many grounding stones e.g. smoky quartz, black tourmaline, Tibetan quartz. Choose one which resonates with you.
http://healing.about.com/od/empathic/a/hsp.htm
*Photocredit: Shane Cloud
If you enjoy numerology and the like, you may be interested in Jean Haner’s Your Hidden Symmetry: How Your Birth Date Reveals the Plan for Your Life. Lots of fun and loads of info. This rang true for me :)
P.S. Here is one of my favorite interactive numerology sites: Numerology Find Your Fate. It’s impressively comprehensive and includes everything you could imagine wanting to know!
*Photocredit: Hay House
When I first began meditating (a few years ago), it was much more the issue of physical discomfort (bachache) than it was the difficulty of not being able to let go of the busy little stories on my mind. I started with a meditation lasting several minutes (seemed grueling at the time), gradually made my way to half hour meditations (yup, that’s right), and tried all sorts of methods e.g. counting, naming, mantra, guided, etc.
I was listening to a Hay House Radio podcast a few months ago hosted by Davidji and realized that his Heart Meditation and 16 Seconds to Bliss would be the perfect remedy for the beginner who wants to try meditation, would like to dedicate themselves to a regular practice, and has discovered that traditional methods have proven challenging and possibly disheartening. One of the most important things about meditation is to NOT QUIT because the benefits are just too numerous and valuable! Also understand that some days meditation will feel easier than others and that’s okay. I hope you’ll give those two very short meditations a chance. If you love them, be sure to join his SweetSpot Community in which you will regularly receive both weekday & weekend meditations and tune in to his free podcasts on Hay House Radio (in which he covers the meditations more in-depth). I have a meditation of his to recommend in a later post; probably one of the nicest meditations I’ve ever tried…
Set your alarm to a gentle ring, get into a comfortable posture, close your eyes, relax your muscles, don’t follow the stories, breathe, and be solely in the present…
Namaste.
*Davidji on Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=davidji
*Photocredit: Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness
I was introduced to this model created by Dr. Lissa Rankin, author of Mind Over Medicine, during a PBS show several months ago. Honestly, I have not had the chance to read her book yet but would love to! She has some interesting ideas regarding health and how best to maintain a state of balance; not what you would expect of a typical practitioner of Western medicine. I encourage you to explore her website (http://www.lissarankin.com) so you can form your own opinions. Also check out Owning Pink (http://www.owningpink.com) which currently features the Stone Paradigm. I also love Rankin’s The Daily Flame: Messages from Your Inner Pilot Light subscription which she occasionally emails. Pair this with Louise Hay’s (Queen of Affirmations) & author of You Can Heal Your Life and you get the perfect Dynamic Duo!
Okay, this is a blast from the recent past. I was waiting for trick-or-treaters on Halloween 2013 and was a little bored. Not bad for $3 :). I’m so easily delighted ;). Thanks Walgreens!
*Photocredit: Autumn Moonlit Grove
