Season of Transformation

Dragonflies carry messages that deal with deeper thought – and they ask that we pay attention to our deeper thoughts and desires...to be honest with ourselves. They remind us that “ordinary” physical reality isn’t all that is available to us.
We always have the power to choose what we focus on, and take action of some sort that will help change our current circumstances for the better.
We are all in a constant state of coming to know and understand who we truly are, of connecting with the vast source of power and energy that was given to us by Spirit at the time our Souls came into being.
Own the illusion and embrace the transformation!
All Blessings Be. )O(

Patience

So I asked the animal kingdom to provide a message for today, and Mr Turtle lumbered into my reading.
His kind little spirit teaches us patience. More importantly, the kind of patience that doesn't try to force things to happen.
It reminds me of the teachings of Deepak  Chopra. Be clear about your own truth and path, let the universe know what you want and then relax into the flow of abundant energy all around you. Dreams can and will manifest, but we must allow the current to carry us to our destination.

All Blessings Be. )O(

WORLD PRIDE!

Decided to do a reading for Pride with my animal cards and got a very interesting message I wanted to share...

"Eagle soars high enough to see the grand panorama of life,and yet has vision keen enough to spot a fish a mile away. How's your vision? Are you seeing the big picture or have you gotten so lost in the trees you've forgotten the forest. Eagle is asking you to take a step back so you can once again see the whole."

What this meant to me is that we may not share the same blood, but we are all held to this Earth by the same gravity and the Air that keeps us alive. In all of our distinct colours and individual cultures, we are united under the same light of the Sun.

Today's Animal Totem

She is ferocious in her protection of her cubs, as well as her territory.
Cougar teaches us leadership through assertiveness. It is time to forget any and all criticism, because there will surely be some. Stand up and follow your truth without hesitation. You are only responsible for speaking, acting and living your own truth. How others respond to you is theirs.

Animal Spirit Reading...

As always, the Animal Spirits simply reaffirm the message I was trying to relay with the "Morning Devotion" post.
By reaffirming your dedication to the Goddess and the Path, you focus your day on the positive.  It's amazing how the normal stresses of your daily workload are alleviated by remembering who you are.

Wake up! Cardinal is chirping at you.  He brings a message of personal power.  Stop shrinking from your destiny.  Stop pretending that you are less than. Cardinal medicine can teach you how to manifest dreams and ideas by focusing intention where it's needed.  If you're unsure of your path, ask Cardinal to fly with you.  He will help you to understand and find your own song in life.  Are you doing what needs to be done or should be done?  Are you voicing your ideas?  When you listen to Cardinal's lessons, it’s certain he will help you focus, gain clarity, formulate a plan, become self-assured, and step out into the world with the confidence befitting a person of your power.


All Blessings Be.  )O(

Today's Animal Spirit...Antelope

They can be swift as lightning, practically flying across the plains or they can be still as stone.  Antelope medicine teaches us strength and courage, along with adaptability.  Are you moving too quickly to see rare opportunities or are you standing still when you should be moving forward?  With their strong senses of sight and smell, Antelope can help us become more aware of opportunities and show us how to overcome any obstacles swiftly and gently.  If your own energy harmonizes with Antelope's, you have heightened psychic ability and may need to insulate yourself at times.  Heed your own instincts to know when the time is right to move.


All Blessings Be.  )O(

Today's Animal Spirit...

So...I asked the Animal Spirits to give me a general reading about my book that's going to be published, "Awakening the Witch."  I couldn't be happier with their response.
Hummingbird's message is quite simply that of absolute joy.  Hummingbird medicine shows us how to accomplish what seems impossible and how to bring the miracle of joy back into our lives. Their gentle spirits remind us to live in vivid color and to do so dynamically.  Hummingbird tells us to find the happiness in all things.

Today's Animal Spirit...

Phew!  Everyone knows Skunk's power...that's why people (and other animals) get out of his way! If you're lacking self-esteem, Skunk is there to help.  You are worthy of a happy life...and if someone is making you miserable, look to Skunk as a confidence builder.  Skunk medicine is about accepting who you are and learning to express your truths without regret or embarrassment.  Remember, though, Skunk doesn't have to spray to be powerful...his reputation precedes him!  And, like Skunk, you don't need to spray either...but you do need to stand your ground calmly, and with Skunk's confidence.  Skunk teaches us to defend ourselves effectively without causing further conflict.
Skunk is also very good at calming small children, so call him the next time you're dealing with fussy little ones.


All Blessings Be.  )O(

Today's Animal Spirit...

Fox comes to us today with a message of being mindful of our surroundings.  He is known by the Native Americans to be a most effective shape-shifter and incredibly adaptable.  He can teach us to do the same...adapting, blending in and using our surroundings and circumstances to our advantage.  As the master of camouflage, he can teach us to be still and silent and all the qualities of patience.  By doing so, we can observe and examine our position from different angles.  Look at the picture I've included.  See how he seems to blend into the background?  He is also known to be cunning and ingenious, traits we can use to approach things in more creative ways than we normally would.  Fox reminds us that we must utilize all of our resources, seen and unseen, in order to accomplish what we want.  He inspires us to "think outside of the box" and try unorthodox methods with courage, persistence and dedication.


All Blessings Be.  )O(

2011...Year of the Rabbit

After going through 2010, the Year of the Tiger, this year offers a much needed reprieve.  Time to slip into a nice cozy spot and lick our wounds from all the battles we had to deal with.  I don't know about you, but I could certainly deal with a front row seat at the latest, greatest broadway production.  With champagne in hand and flowing, let's see what Mr. Rabbit has in store. Good taste and refinement will shine on everything and people will acknowledge that persuasion is better than force. A congenial time in which diplomacy, international relations and politics will be given a front seat again. We will act with discretion and make reasonable concessions without too much difficulty.  It reminds me of Mad Men...good 'ol 60's diplomacy.
On the other hand, it's also a time to be wary of any overindulgence.  Rabbit's influence tends to spoil those who like too much comfort and thus impair their effectiveness and sense of duty.
Law and order will be lax; rules and regulations will not be rigidly enforced.  No one seems very inclined to bother with these unpleasant realities.  They will be too busy enjoying themselves, entertaining others or simply taking it easy.  The scene is quiet and calm, even deteriorating to the point of somnolence.  We will all have a tendency to put off disagreeable tasks as long as possible.  Remember, procrastination is not your friend.
Money can be made without too much labor.  Our life style will be languid and leisurely, as we allow ourselves the luxuries we have always craved for.  A temperate year with unhurried pace.  For once, it may seem possible for us to be carefree and happy without too many annoyances.

Never underestimate rabbit, though.  He is considered by some, a trickster.  Watch for surprises, especially early summer.


All Blessings Be.  )O(

Today's Animal Spirit...

Playful Seal wobbles into our reading today, coincidentally a day of relaxation for most.  He's barking at us, telling us to get rid of that silly self-consciousness we hang on to all week.
It's time to let go of the self-restraint, let your hair down, go wild!  Apparently, our inner children need some attention.  lol

Seal's medicine is all about playfulness, but more importantly, creative expression.  The message here is one of absolute release.  Forget all those thoughts of whether you see yourself as creative, and just let go.  Whether it's dancing around the living room, singing at the top of your lungs, painting, drawing, writing or any other path...go with it.  Let it out!
The need to be creative is expressed within all of us, in one way or another.  So, just for today...surrender to that imaginative impulse, feel it in all its depth and many dimensions, and then throw yourself into it.  And if you happen to have a playmate, by all means, engage them as well.  Here's to stepping outside of the box!  Cheers!


All Blessings Be.  )O(

Today's Animal Spirit...

Today appears to be a day of scrambling.  I think of the poor office personnel running about trying to tie up loose ends for the weekend, so they can start fresh on Monday.  Or the poor mother trying to prepare for the weekend trip to see the grandparents...laundry, laundry, laundry.  lol  Well, the animal spirits have some wisdom to share that may very well prove valuable to you today.
Monkey came to me this morning chattering about adaptability, cleverness and dexterity.  I told him I totally appreciated the Master Multitasker that he is.

The medicine that monkey offers is quick anticipation as you move through the jungle.  Somehow, he always knows which branch or vine to grab hold of as he flies swiftly through the trees covering great distances within minutes.  It's pretty amazing, huh?
No matter where you find yourself today, you have to be able to adjust to your circumstances, take it all in, and come up with creative solutions or ideas and act on them.  Whatever you do, you can't get rigid once you've chosen a direction.  New factors are going to be constantly coming into play, so you will need to adjust your course of action again.  Sounds kind of tough, I know.  Don't get discouraged.  We all have an innate ability to move through life seamlessly, even if we're not aware of it.
Once your day is done, you will be able to look back and see that every action and reaction was timely and purposeful.
In addition, Monkey is said to be able to converse with nature spirits, faeries and magickal folk.  The message here is to communicate wisely.  Ask lots of questions.  New information may give you the slight change in your course of action necessary to bring you to the perfect choices.


All Blessings Be.  )O(

2011...A Birds-eye View

I decided to ask our animal comrades for a message for my readers for 2011.  I feel like we all need a boost of energy, and certainly some of us could use a little kick to get us on our way.  Considering the fact that the coming year vibrates to the number 4, meaning solid foundation, it is no surprise that the reading became one of independence and confidence.
Well, Cardinal came and his message is pretty straightforward.  He seems to be telling us, "Wake up!".  With his incessant chirping, he brings a message of personal power.  Stop shrinking from your destiny. Stop pretending that you are less than.
Cardinal Medicine renews vitality in life and returns joy, brilliance and balance to the mind, body and spirit.  He awakens spiritual transformations, intellectual insights and heightens intuitions and perceptions.  Cardinal aids in manifesting dreams and ideas by focussing intentions where it's needed.  He adds color and balance to life and demonstrates that everything you do is important.  He aids in understanding and helping you find your own song in life.
Are you doing what needs to be done or should be done?  If you are unsure of your path, you can ask Cardinal to fly with you.  Be assured, he will help you focus, gain clarity, formulate a plan, become self-assured, and step out into the world with the knowledge that you are a powerful and capable person.


All Blessings Be.  )O(

2011...What Does It Hold?

The new year is coming up in a few days, so I thought I'd prognosticate on what's in store for all of us.
The year 2011 corresponds to the number 4 in numerology.  It represents a foundation of sorts, of building, a cornerstone.  But, on the flip side, it's also the number representing a stubborn, bossy type of character.  I found this quite remarkable, since the 4th card in the tarot deck is the Emperor.  This is the overall ambience for 2011.
As I meditated on this, I began to receive continuing messages.  The first that comes to mind is a definite leap in medical discoveries.  I see alot of progress happening on the experimental front.  What concerns me about these great findings is the further corruption of earth.  On this level, we need to be very aware of being too rigid or inflexible.
The Emperor very often is representative of the superego, which relates to Zeus from Greek mythology.  The positive aspect that we can glean from his mythos is that of a rebellious nature.  Not quite being able to wrap my head around the whole meaning of this revelation, I asked for clarification from the animal spirits.  The spirit that came to me was the Blue Jay.  You can always rely on the animal kingdom to simplify any misconceptions.  Blue Jay encourages us to be sassy.  If there's something you've been wanting, ask for it.  If there's an issue that needs confrontation, don't sweep it under the rug or Blue Jay will drag it back out into the open.  One word of caution, though—Blue Jays will eat the young of other birds—so be direct, but not destructive.
Clearly, the message here is to balance skill, leadership, humility and compassion.  I believe the word of caution is to be applied to the illusion of pride.  Our children, the youth of our world, will be teaching us alot of lessons this coming year.  Look to them as beacons of hope.


All Blessings Be and a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.  )O(