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
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
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
Beyond the Reading: Believing in Fate
Today's reading tells us to essentially trust in the process because what's happening is fated and important. These are comforting words especially for those of us that believe in fate, but what if we don't? What if we aren't sure that fate or destiny or a higher power has any impact on the choices we… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Believing in Fate
Beyond the Reading: Breaking a Cycle
Today's reading encourages us to recognize when we are in a cycle. While it may seem obvious to other people when we exhibit a pattern of reacting to people, places, and things in a certain way, we may not recognize it in ourselves. While breaking the cycle is hard, realizing that we are in one,… Continue reading Beyond the Reading: Breaking a Cycle
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
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