Today's reading encourages us to use self-reflection in aiding us to forgive and let go, so that we can be excited about things in our life again. Forgiveness is encouraged, taught, regaled, and mentioned frequently throughout our lives. We are taught about forgiveness at a young age to the point where some people expect it.… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Choosing to Forgive
Author: Midnight Crab Oracle
The Pendulum Series: Basics
Let’s start with the basics, the top three questions: What Is A Pendulum? A pendulum is simply a suspended, non-magnetic weight that swings back and forth. Pendulums come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. There are mathematical and mechanical reasons for its use, but using a pendulum as a divination tool for spiritual work is… Continue reading The Pendulum Series: Basics
Beyond the Reading: Shocking Moments
We've all been there. Someone hits us with some news that just leaves us wide-eyed and unblinking. These shocking moments (WTF moments are what we personally call them) are few and far between but when they happen, oh boy do we need some time to recover. Today's reading prepares us for some news that is… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Shocking Moments
Beyond the Reading: Celebrating Success
We've put in the work, we've sacrificed even when we didn't want to, and today's reading is letting us know that it was all for the best. We did it. We made it. It was worth it. If there was ever good news, this would be it. So why is it leaving us with the… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Celebrating Success
Beyond the Reading: Healing Old Wounds
Today's reading brings us face to face with our past. We are being asked to learn from our history so that we can heal old wounds and create a surprising future for ourselves. We are being told to learn and grow from our experiences, to not live in the past but acknowledge the impact it… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Healing Old Wounds
Beyond the Reading: Breathing in Gratitude
Today's reading highlights a message of gratitude and the idea of being content with our present. In her post, How To Feel Content With What You Have, Beard (2017) expands on this idea saying "in order to be content with what you already have, you need to become aware of what you already have." It's actively bringing… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Breathing in Gratitude
Beyond the Reading: Repairing Relationships
In today's reading, we are being asked to work on repairing our existing relationships. While this spiritual guidance is sound and feels like the right step forward, putting this advice into practice is easier said than done. What tools do we have at our disposal to aid us in making amends? Needle and thread, crystals,… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Repairing Relationships
The Pendulum Series: Introduction
You’ve seen them while walking around shops or browsing through Etsy. An interesting crystal catches your eye. It’s usually in the shape of an arrowhead, an arrow dangling from a chain and pointing to things unknown. Sometimes crystal beads climb up the chain and other times there’s just a decorative charm at the end. Rose… Continue reading The Pendulum Series: Introduction
Book Review: The Illustrated Herbiary
For today’s daily reading, we used Maia Toll’s The Illustrated Herbiary oracle deck. While these 36 gilt-edged cards depicting herbs, fruits, and flowers are gorgeous, the book itself is the showstopper. Maia’s words combined with Kate O’Hara’s illustrations are what make this set truly magical. From the vibrant colors to the thought-provoking quotes, there’s a… Continue reading Book Review: The Illustrated Herbiary
Midnight Crab Oracle 