She Who Hears The Cries Of The World

Quan Yin is the pre-eminent goddess in all of Asia. You find her in China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Burma, Thailand and other countries.

In the Buddhist tradition, she is the Celestial Bodhisattva of Compassion. A bodhisattva is someone who does spiritual practice with the goal of achieving full enlightenment, but just before she arrives at that point, she makes the decision not to receive full enlightenment until the rest of the world has as well. Then she steps into the world and works to alleviate suffering and to awaken beings to their true nature.

According to legend, Quan Yin was about to enter heaven but paused on the threshold as the cries of the world reached her ears.

Quan Yin is known to be a protector of children. She is often portrayed with a child in her arms, near her feet, or on her knees, or with several children around her. For this reason, and for her compassionate, nurturing nature, I consider her as the Mother aspect of the Goddess...as well as a Saviour archetype.

Invoking Kuan Yin

As I look upon you

O Blessed Kuan Yin

I am renewed with your light

On the Wind I feel your strength

With the falling of the rain I am cleansed

By the Sun I bathe in your Spirit

With the Moon I feel your Wisdom and Power

Mother of Compassion

Who hears the cries of all hearts

In reverence I call upon you

To be with me this day...as always.

All Blessings Be. )O(

Today's Angel Reading

"You are confused and indecisive because you do not have enough information. Do research or seek expert advice before making a decision."

Additional Message: "You have felt like you are chasing your tail, looking at this option, then that option. This indecisiveness is exhausting you, dear one! The reason why you're confused is that you do not have enough information to make an informed decision. Your choices appear too similar right now, but once you conduct additional research, your decision will become more clear."

"First, begin by asking God and the angels to enter your dreams and give you more information. Then, ask your feelings to give you guidance. This means imagining what it would feel like to make this decision. Then, imagine what it would feel like to make the other choice. Go deep within, and notice how your body reacts as you try on the different options. If your gut or jaw tightens, this is a sign that something isn't right. If your heart flutters with warmth, this is a sign that you are on the right path. Before making your final decision, seek the counsel of wise friends and teachers whose experience and intuition can guide you."

All Blessings Be. )O(

Today's Tarot Reading

The Empress

Your warm and generous being is a light beaconing to those around you, and others seek you out as if you were a personification of the Great Earth Mother. The Empress symbolizes comfort, harmony, wisdom and creativity. She is the Divine Mother, she is the bountiful web of life, it is the energy of creation through which we come into being. The Empress embodies joyful good health, healing, music, art, beauty and truth. Our highest ideals of truth are learned in her Temple.

Strength

You uphold a high code of conduct, you value composure and restraint. The Strength card comments on your capacity to subdue emotions, impulses and primal instincts. This is a sensual and subtle extrasensory ability that can communicate nonverbally. it is a calming energy which others react to in kind, with higher levels of composure than they usually do. The Strength card indicates a grounded and centered energy that subdues discord, setting the stage for harmony and cooperation.

King of Swords

The King of Swords is an icon of justice and fair treatment. He is a mediator, and a wise judge. Analytical and impartial, the King of Swords patiently listens, and probes deeply with well thought out questions. In the current drama, you are being looked upon as the mediator, the impartial authority, and your opinion will be respected. Channel the King of Swords into the current situation, and he will serve you well.

All Blessings Be. )O(

Eve: The 1st Woman

One day in the Garden of Eden, Eve calls out to God, "Lord I have a problem!"

"What's the problem, Eve?"

"Lord, I know you've created me and have provided this beautiful garden and all of these beautiful animals, and that hilarious comedic snake, but I'm just not happy."

"Why is that Eve?" came the reply from above.

"Lord I'm lonely and sick to death of apples."

"Well, Eve, in that case I have a solution. I shall create a man for you."

"What is a 'man' Lord? "

"This man will be a flawed creature, with many bad traits. He'll lie, cheat and be vainglorious; all in all he'll give you a hard time. But he'll be bigger, faster and will like to hunt and kill things. He will look silly aroused, but since you are complaining, I'll create him in such a way that he will satisfy your ah...physical needs. He'll be witless and will revel in childish things like fighting and kicking a ball about. He won't be too smart, so he'll need your advice to think properly."

"Sounds great," says Eve, with an ironically raised eyebrow. "What's the catch?"

"Yeah, well.....you can have him on one condition."

"What's that Lord?"

"As I said, he'll be proud, arrogant and self-admiring so you'll have to let him believe that I made him first. So just remember it's our secret, Woman to Woman!"

All Blessings Be. )O(

The Great Teacher

Nature is considered to be the Great Teacher. The Ancients taught that the "Creators" placed into the fabric of Creation, a reflection of that which created it. Therefore, the laws of Nature are reflections of Divine Laws or Principles, which operate in a dimension behind and above those of physical Nature. Thus, the Ancients coined the phrase "as above, so below". This means that that which is below, is (in essence) like that which is above.

Studying the Ways of Nature gives us a glimpse of the Divine Ways, and from these we see the returning of the Seasons (reincarnation) and the laws of Cause & Effect (Karma) concerning the use (and misuse) of the Earth's land, air, resources, and living creatures. The ways of Spirit are imprinted upon the Ways of Nature. Understanding Nature, allows one to begin to understand the Creators.

This is my reasoning for the Animal Spirit messages that you've read in my blog. The animals, with their simplistic life-views & survivalist intuition, offer profound wisdom for reaching our truest & oftentimes, ignored potential.

With that, I give you today's message of wisdom from our animal brothers & sisters:

You’ve heard the expression “playing possum”? It means to play dead and is derived from Opossum’s ability to act in whatever way the situation demands. If it’s practical to play dead, so be it; if it’s to Opossum’s advantage to be aggressive, watch out! Take your cue from this master actor today—and play the role that will serve you best.

All Blessing Be. )O(

Invoking the Power

Ancient One of the forest deep
Lord of beast & Sun
Here when the world is lost in sleep
Now that the day is done
I call You in the ancient way
Here in my Circle round
Asking that You hear me pray
And send Your Sun Force down

Here, in this Circle of the Moon
I call the Maiden, Mother, & Crone
Rounded & complete of Purpose
In the fullness of Your presence
Yours is Magick, Yours is Power
Make me One with Your essence

Savior, King & Wisest Sage
Ancient One Who knows no age
Lord of Light & shadow places
You are seen with many faces
I call You in the ancient way
Here in my circle round
Asking that You hear me pray
And send your Power down

The Bitch Goddess!

The Queen of Swords has been through many trials, many conflicts in her life. She has weathered them with strength and courage, standing steadfast in the face of misfortune and sorrow. She has lost loved ones and experienced pain; but instead of letting these experiences make her bitter, she has let them temper her and strengthen her resolve. She is realistic and pragmatic; she is a loyal friend and determined ally.

The Queen of Swords brings these attributes into your life either directly to you in your approach to life or in the shape of a relationship in your life with a person of Queen of Swords characteristics.

The Queen of Swords is portrayed amongst the swirling air that governs her suit. She has wings to lift her mind above her earthly problems. She bears a third eye of intuition, a sixth sense of wisdom. Butterflies symbolizing change after incubation fly around her. She has been through hard times and has become stronger, she is able to cut through illusions with clarity.

The Queen of Swords presents us with a feminine image who has discovered her strength and wisdom through the trials she has borne in her life. Experience and life learned through difficult, painful lessons have seasoned her expectations. This might have taught her to be pushy and extreme in getting people to see her point of view.

The waitress in the movie White Palace is a Queen of Swords character. She has been betrayed in the past but is stronger for it. She is realistic and has no illusions about who she is and what she expects from life. The waitress Carol Connelly in the movie As Good as It Gets is another Queen of Swords character.

All Blessings Be. )O(

Today's Rune Reading...

NAUTHIZ

This rune symbolizes time. It asks that you detach from the material world. Be patient, careful and strong. You need to reflect and not act. A positive frame of mind is very important. Don't be in a rush to succeed or reach your goal. Don't precipitate anything. Only time and wisdom will bring success.

All Blessings Be. )O(

Why Me???

Often times, we find ourselves in situations that seem very discouraging, frustrating, almost desparate and unbearable. Take heart my friends. Though I am not Christian, I am reminded of a wonderful phrase from the bible that says: God will never give you any more problems than you can handle. It's such a simple, but powerful statement.

Many of these situations are brought on by a need for change. When Spirit sees that you are completely unaware or simply not listening to your heart, situations will come about to force you into making the necessary changes to fulfill your life's purpose.

We are all lightworkers in our own way. We all have our positive contribution to make to the evolution, healing & spiritual growth of the universe. Remember the cosmic web? We are all connected & each & every motion, thought & reaction affect the intricate patterns of those energy threads.

All this points to a simplistic life view...Strive to fulfill your life's purpose...to know it, to understand it, to perfect it...& by doing so, you will positively contribute to all life, as well as keep your own karma from any harmful consequences.

Much Love & Light.

All Blessings Be.)O(

Relax & Listen

This is what the Angels said you, my readers, needed to hear today. Clearly, it is when we relax that we find ourselves most open to the messages of Spirit.

Meditation

Card Meaning: Meditation is very important for you right now. Enjoy practicing it often.

A quiet mind hears the voice of the angels more easily. This card is your angels' way of asking you to quiet your mind so that your angelic communications are loud and clear. First thing in the morning, spend at least five minutes with your eyes closed, and breathe deeply three or four times.Ask your angels a question, and then listen as intently as you would to a dear friend. Don't strain to listen; if you chase the answer, it will evade you. Instead, continue to breathe in and out deeply, and allow yourself to relax. Tell yourself that receiving angelic communication is natural for you, and that it is actually an everyday experience. The more you relax your mind, the easier it is for you to hear the answer.

All Blessings Be. )O(

Today's Message from the Animal Spirits...

Fox medicine represents the ability to blend in. She can change colors to blend with the seasons—becoming almost invisible against a backdrop of snow or foliage. Fox also has an amazing sense of smell that enables her to sniff out dangerous situations. Be like a Fox—street smart and safety savvy—don't call attention to yourself as today is a day of watch and wait.

All Blessings Be. )O(

Today's Rune Reading...

KEN

This rune symbolizes beginnings. This is a time for starting or restarting. If you have health problems, you recover or heal. If concerning your love life, this Rune symbolizes a new love relationship, with good times to come. This rune suggests that you take action and not be submissive.

All Blessings Be. )O(

Messages From The Animal Kingdom...

Are you going through life carrying old grief, pain or hate? If so, Dove (sometimes known as Mourning Dove) encourages you to let go of your emotional baggage so that true healing can take place. It’s time to forgive, release, and move forward. And, know that healing Dove is flying right beside you.

All Blessings Be.

Today's Angel Reading

Here's another angel reading. Looks like my readership consists of alot of girls & women dreaming of marriage & children. Well...the 1st card let's you know that the time must be "right" before that can happen.

Oh...& by the way...please leave comments. I really am looking forward to hearing from you & maybe tailoring these readings to what you need most.

Isaiah

"It's a good time to give birth to new ideas and situations in your life. I am watching over you, guiding you, and protecting you during these changes."Additional Message: "You are ripe with new possibilities, and you feel an urgency to push into new territory. Beloved one, your new and exciting life changes are inevitable. There is no turning back! Instead of playing it safe, you decided to move forward. That is why I am with you right now, giving you the extra courage and comfort that you need.""However, there is no need to rush. This is a time of incubation, where nature can allow everything to grow in its innate rhythm. Be assured that your life change will hatch at just the right moment! In the meantime, know that God and the angels are watching over you. You are safe and very loved. Congratulations on the birth of this new period of your life!"

Opal

"Your children on Earth and in Heaven are happy and well cared for by God and the angels."Additional Message: "Your worries about your children have been received as prayers here in Heaven. We understand your concerns, so we surround the souls and bodies of your children with our loving care. This is a time for you to release your children to God, and know that your Creator is their true parent. God is pure love, without judgment or anger. He could never abandon you or your children-nor would He want to!""As one of your children's guardian angels, I watch over them ceaselessly. I never tire of keeping my watchful eye upon them, for as I gaze upon your children, I see their Divine light. I see their true perfection, their goodness, and their innocence. I ask that you see your children through my eyes, which will help their love and light to be fully expressed. I love you, I love your children, and your children love you!"

Daniel

"I am the Angel of Marriage, and I am assisting you right now."Additional Message: "You have called upon God to help in the area of marriage, and He sent me to your side. I am here to help you with a fulfilling marriage. God and I desire to answer your prayer without delay. The first area that I am helping you with is healing any past wounds related to marriage. In quiet moments, I ask that you be willing to release to me any pain associated with your parents. I ask that you breathe out any negative feelings that you may have about marriage, which stem from your childhood experiences.""Next, I put my hand upon your heart and ask you to breathe in and out deeply. I now ask that you be willing to release old pain or anger toward your first love. As you release these toxins from your heart, I next ask you to exhale old pain toward all of your past lovers. Allow me to clear your heart of old wounds so that you can enjoy a happy marriage rooted in the present. We must release the past to avoid replicating old, painful experiences. I am here to free your heart so that it can fully love . . . within a blissful marriage."

All Blessings Be.

Today's Reading...

Here's the newest reading for today. I decided to go traditional & use the Tarot:

The Tower represents an explosive, creative charge that is unexpected and uncontainable, but presents a dazzling possibility for transformation. Don't judge whether this is good or bad. You can't tell right now whether this was a terrible tragedy, a major advancement, or both. The only thing you can be sure of, things will never be the same.

Momentum and explosive growth defy your current ability to keep pace with what you are creating. The Eight of Wands asks you to stand back, and appreciate the speed with which things are growing. As you reflect on how quickly things are developing, you will become less concerned with the outcome, and more concerned with just keeping up. As your project matures, it has the potential to surpass your expectations, and fulfill your dreams. The key is to nurture the abundance you are creating, which seems to be an entity unto itself.

Your warm and generous being is a light beaconing to those around you, and others seek you out as if you were a personification of the Great Earth Mother. The Empress symbolizes comfort, harmony, wisdom and creativity. She is the Divine Mother, she is the bountiful web of life, it is the energy of creation through which we come into being. The Empress embodies joyful good health, healing, music, art, beauty and truth. Our highest ideals of truth are learned in her Temple.

And for a daily affirmation, try this one on for size:

I am always connected with the Divine Love in the Universe.

All Blessings Be.)O(

Galloping toward a solution...

I have a friend, who shall remain nameless for obvious reasons. This friend has been going through a very trying time. It really has more to do with inner turmoil, than anything tangible. The confusion is mounting, the emotions are stirring, & the anxiety continues to build. Why can't I seem to find Love in my life? Where is this path leading me? Asking yourself questions is very important, but can also point to indecisiveness. If you dig deep enough within the psyche, you will often find there is only one underlying problem that will facilitate the solution to all the others.

So, with that little prologue...here's the Animal Spirit who came through for the answer:

Horse

When Horse first came to the Americas, he brought with him the ability to move rapidly from place to place. It is this rapid movement that brings him into this reading today. Get yourself out of that rut you've placed yourself in. Grab Horse's mane, hang on, & let him carry you across the plains of your life. Whatever it is you need to do now, you need to just do it!

I can't help myself...I am still always amazed at the accuracy of readings.

All Blessings Be.

Messages from the Animal Kingdom

I thought it might be "kewl" to switch it up a bit & give today's readers a message from our animal spirits.

To get more readings from this oracle, click here.

Polar Bear

Has Polar Bear lumbered into your reading? If so, he's reminding you of the value of being flexible. Polar Bear instinctively knows how to conserve his energy and will observe a situation before he takes action. Once he decide it's the appropriate time to move forward, however, he has the strength, energy, and fortitude to face whatever dangers lie ahead. Having problems making a change? Polar Bear is here to help, and his message to you is: Take heart, have courage, build your strength, then MOVE!

I love readings! What a great way to start your day!

All Blessings Be. )O(

QUINTESSENCE

Her breath is still. The night is still. The forces of life wait expectantly, and suddenly the light returns to flood the room-the priestess of the Moon cries out to the primordial mother, to whom she was bequeathed before the dawn of time.The mother answers with the heartbeat of a thousand million lives and acknowledges her daughter, sister, self. They fuse and are one...was it ever any other way.

The cycle is complete, and the priestess of the Moon is assured. The magick of her fingers will soothe where they lay, and the magick of her voice will heal where it is heard, the magick of her eyes will light the Earth, and all things will grow where'ere she looks upon them.The Way of the Goddess will continue, though to most her name is unknown. As long as even one remembers, will the knowledge proceed and the Earth be sustained.

Though the foolish fear what they don't understand, the magick goes on and the secret survives, for the priestess of the Moon is Witch, and what she represents is at one with what's living, and all that she is will continue...for without her the Earth would weep and the night would never understand and so would cease to be. She is the spiral of life...the oceans, the rivers, the falling of the dew, the changing of the seasons. She is the corn at harvest and the birth of birds. She is the wind on the mountain and the spider's web at dawn.

All things of beauty are the name that she summons, for she is the mirror of the Goddess that is life, and the mother of all living things.If she could not continue, or was the last of all, then all hope would cease to be.

All Blessings Be. )O(

Hello & Welcome

Hello, everyone. Thank you for taking the time to check out my new blog. I really wanted a place to be able to express my spiritual side, along with passing on some of the knowledge I've gained over my 20 years in the Craft.

Please accept my stories, book reviews, & magick as my gift to you through Spirit.

Here's a reading for all of you, using the Angel Cards. I have always loved working with angels. Their power is near limitless. Most accomplished witches know that the majority of rituals, spells & otherwise magickal moments need to be synchronized with the planetary influences. However, since angels are celestial in their own right, they are capable of superceding or bypassing any ill planetary alignments.

Anyway...I have Doreen Virtue's Messages from the Angels, Healing with the Angels & Healing with the Faeries decks & frequently conduct readings with all three. It's amazing how accurate they are & the amount of positive influence they can have on your state of mind.

My question to the Angels was: What do my readers need to know?

Archangel Gabrielle

"You have an important life purpose involving communication and the arts. Please don't allow insecurities to hold you back. I will help you."Additional Message: "I am with you as one of your guardian angels. You may wonder why an archangel is with you. I help many people simultaneously, and you are among them. I help those whose life purpose is in the arts or communication. I will help you polish and trust in your natural talents. Then I will open doors for you to express those talents in a way that will help others.""What I need from you in return is honesty and cooperation. Tell me about your fears, your hopes, your confusion, your insecurities, and your dreams. Ask me to help you. And then, please walk through the doors of opportunity that I open for you. I am on your side completely! My function is to be your coach, and as such, I may prod you along. Please know that I am only pushing you because I know that you need a little boost from above."

Patience

"Now is the time to learn, study, and gather information. Enjoy being a student, because in the future, you will synthesize your knowledge into action."Additional Message: "Although you may be aching to begin a new project, now is not the time. You are in the vital phase of gathering right now. This means that you're acquiring new information through studying, reading, meditating, channeling, taking classes, interviewing experts, and other means. In all of life, there is a time for gathering and a time for planting. ""It is too soon for you to decide how you will use the new information that you're absorbing. You may have some ideas, though, so it might be wise to write them down for future use. Soon enough, you will be called into action to apply your knowledge in useful ways. When that happens, you will be very busy and work very hard. So, enjoy the present moments of ambiguity and rest. Allow yourself to be an empty vessel into which Heaven pours the contents of its library of wisdom. Your unique talents will blend with this wisdom, and synthesize it into a new and important way to bring peace to this planet."

Crystal

"Have faith and hope, because there is something positive and new on the horizon that you can't yet see."Additional Message: "The seeds that you have planted are beginning to sprout results. You may not even be aware of these results, however, since they are in their infancy. Now it is more important than ever to stay positive, and to hold a clear vision of your desire and intention. Avoid skeptics or those with negative mind-sets. Daily action-even if it only consists of baby steps-toward the fruition of your dream is essential. A phone call, a letter, or reading relevant material will keep the energy of your manifestation at a high level. Every day, positively affirm that you have already achieved or exceeded your dream. And most important, ask for angelic assistance every step of the way."

And to provide a positive ending to such an enlightening experience, here's an affirmation for you to repeat throughout the day:
I am responsible for my life and always maintain the power I need to be positive and have joy.

All Blessings Be. )O(