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Beyond the Reading: Breaking Old Patterns

I have this thing. When I am faced with a situation that makes me angry but I don't feel comfortable around the other person involved, I will simply do my best to ignore it. If this unfortunate interaction is in person, then I will suddenly go completely silent while hives appear on my neck and… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Breaking Old Patterns

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Beyond the Reading: Lunar Phases May 2023

Today's reading encourages us to utilize the lunar cycle to our advantage by capitalizing on the themes that the different phases focus on. In May, we have a lunar eclipse happening during the Full Moon in Scorpio. Then the New Moon in Taurus two weeks later brings the start of something new. Full Moon in… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Lunar Phases May 2023

Book Reviews

Book Review: The Empath’s Quest – Finding Your Destiny

The Empath's Quest by Bety Comerford and Steve Wilson took me on an interesting journey that I was convinced I would hate. And yet, I'm sitting here pleasantly surprised and feeling like I truly learned things from reading this book. When I first purchased this book, I somehow was under the impression that it was… Continue reading Book Review: The Empath’s Quest – Finding Your Destiny

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Beyond the Reading: Seeking Closure

In the simplest terms, closure is that feeling you get when you have finally accomplished something. It has all come to an end and you are awash with relief, contentment, or even a quiet calm. Sometimes closure can involve a need to have answers to questions that would otherwise go unanswered. Today's reading was urging… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Seeking Closure

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Beyond the Reading: Self-Satisfaction

We all see the articles talking about which steps to take towards happiness, how to improve self-confidence, how to become satisfied with your life, how to appreciate what you have, etc. But what about self-satisfaction? Now, we don’t mean being smug or overly proud of ourselves. We are using 'self-satisfaction' to describe a justified happiness… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Self-Satisfaction

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Beyond the Reading: Empowered & Assertive

Today's reading brought a message of self-empowerment. We are to be more confident, stronger in our convictions, willing to do what it takes to get our voice heard. We need to step into our own power, believe in ourselves, and finally break free from what is holding us back. But Warrell (2015) says it best,… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Empowered & Assertive

Lunar Lore

Lunar Lore: Sagittarius First Quarter Moon – September 2021

The First Quarter Moon is a time to recommit ourselves to the intentions we set in motion during the New Moon. We are doubling-down and promising to take action on the things that we want to happen, the things that we are wanting to manifest. Sitting by and waiting on life isn’t going to get… Continue reading Lunar Lore: Sagittarius First Quarter Moon – September 2021

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Beyond the Reading: How Confidence Leads to Success

Today's reading brings with it an intoxicating confidence sure to lift anyone's energy. The King of Pentacles not only represents achieving the type of success everyone wants, but also encourages the type of confidence that allows you to offer advice to others. You know these people. These are the people that seem to always have… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: How Confidence Leads to Success

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Beyond the Reading: Learning to Compromise

In today's reading, we catch a glimpse of a fairly common situation when it comes to relationships - one person is focused more on their own wants and needs, unfortunately going against what is best for the relationship as a whole. This person isn't being completely honest about their feelings, instead choosing to be manipulative… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Learning to Compromise

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Lunar Lore: Sagittarius Super Blood Flower Full Moon – May 2021

We have been feeling the effects of the Super Flower/Blood Full Moon in Sagittarius for a couple days now and things have finally reached their fever peak. Let’s start with the facts: This Full Moon is a Super Moon which means it is bigger and brighter than any other full moons this year. The last… Continue reading Lunar Lore: Sagittarius Super Blood Flower Full Moon – May 2021