Daily reading for all signs—July 15, 2016

Messages for July 12, 2016

At least for today I've decided to do a video reading for the daily message, but we'll see how long that lasts! I'm pretty shy. Hopefully I can stick to it and not shy out. No matter what I'll still do the readings, written or otherwise. I wish you all a wonderful, beautiful day!


Daily reading for all signs: July 12, 2016. Guidance, tarot. Taurus, Aries, Gemini, Leo, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.

Message for July 11, 2016

Five of Wands: 

Chaos in the world, in your thoughts. Chaos around you and not knowing what to do about it. Confusion. Toxic energy. Being at odds with yourself and any decisions you have to make. Feeling unsure. You need confirmation of some sort on the intuitions you've been having, but it just isn't coming yet. You feel as if you are in the dark with mosquitoes flying around your head. It's time to gather your thoughts, step back, let all the opinions and behaviors of others fall away. Breathe and get clarity. Ask the universe to send you signs and answers to your questions. You may find songs on the radio, TV shows, headlines, things people say, feathers on your path, repeated numbers, coins . . . that resonate with you. Don't fall into a pattern of old thinking, instead you need to open up and allow the universe to teach and guide you. Instead of allowing the chaos to draw you into more chaos, be the stronger person and show how peace and silence can bring about positive change. Move away from the battle, instead of into it. This isn't your battle, It doesn't have to be a battle at all. Seek peace, seek answers. You are wise and already know the truth but need to trust it and most of all believe in yourself. Trust that the calm, secure feeling you have in your gut is the answer, and when you feel tight and afraid and angry, that's NOT the answer. If there are people and situations around you that cause you to feel the 'bad' stuff, then that's your answer. Step away from that. Keep moving toward YOUR answer. YOUR truth.

Wishing you a Happy Monday.

Message for July 8, 2016

Ace of Cups

How full is your cup? What's in your cup? Is it bitter, or sweet? Is it a health drink, or something sugary and energy depleting? Does it fulfill you . . . is it half-full or half-empty? The truth is, you've been given this 'cup' today, and it's up to you to provide the contents. It's an opportunity for growth and healing, for abundance, for love . . . one-to-one love as well as love of all people and all situations. We each have a cup, and we each add or take away. Some are selfish and only take, take, take. Soon they will look and see their cup is empty (karma reversed things). Believe me, your cup will always be filled if you give a little to all using the best of intentions. It replenishes constantly, and even more when you give lovingly to yourself. For the more you nourish yourself, the more you have to offer. This Ace of Cups is about love, self love, divine love, and the abundance of knowing you are perfect and lovable in every way. YOU are the cup.

I wish you a happy Friday.

Messages for July 7, 2016

The Star

Divine protection, divine love and guidance. You are being looked upon by the angels and kept in a bubble of positive energy. If you've had bad luck, bad health, money issues, self-doubt, give them up to your angels and know that they will provide you with the healing that you need. You are powerfully connected right now and can manifest great things, but it does mean having faith and stopping negative thought patterns. This is a good day to work on creative projects as there's great potential for success. Let your worries ease up and focus everything you have on your work. This is a card of wishes coming true, happiness, love, good health, prosperity. It's a gift from the Universe. Remember to tell the angels 'thank you' and show them your gratitude by extending kindness to others. You are a powerful being, loved by many, and the Universe is so proud of you. Truly, your light is shining. 

Have a wonderful day.

Allow Change

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The other week I noticed a theme in nature: extreme change and death. On my daily walk with my dachshund Henry, I saw littered along the sidewalk the effects of nature during a time of transformation. Baby birds who had fallen to the ground and died, most likely pushed out of the nest by their offspring, parents, or themselves--a first-flight disaster. Sad to see, but nature is it's own counselor and in some ways it's refreshing to see that that which is left unattended, attends to itself. I also saw unhatched eggs of delicate, sky blue. Shattered shells. Bunches of feathers from what appeared to be a hawk's feast. I also saw numerous snakeskin, all silvery and opaque, still holding the life-shape, yet not the inner workings.

That's another thing about nature, when one situation is too constricting, it's time to shed the skin, leave the nest, or be pushed out of the nest. There's none of this 'stay until you die' rhetoric which humans live by. 'You'll never get me to leave this crappy job. I've been here for forty years and no one can replace me. I'll die before I leave!' Even though the job gives you migraines, doesn't pay enough, doesn't let you take a vacation or sick leave, doesn't advance . . . But still , we persist. Or how about the relationship that runs into a toxic cycle of argument after argument, and both of you know it's over, but neither one is allowed to leave? Humans tend to live by an old doctrine of face it until it's dead. Literally dead. Physically dead. The truth is, spiritually it had died a long time ago but we refused to see it. We went through years of sadness and anger, we let it destroy our health, our happiness, all because we were told it was shameful and selfish to LOVE YOURSELF FIRST.

Loving yourself first doesn't mean you hate anyone else. It doesn't mean you want others to suffer or be hurt, or that you're better than them. It simply means that you know what is good and bad for you, and knowing that, you make decisions which are progressive and which will serve ALL PARTIES. Not just you, because a positive action will always benefit others. Loving yourself first means you love yourself, and everyone else, too. You are your sole provider on this earth when it comes to real, honest, decision-making, and you know that when you make decision based on other people's wants/needs/desires it will only end up bringing negativity into your life. That's where stress-related health issues come up, not to mention depression. It's not wrong to love yourself first, it's smart.

But it's also extremely difficult.

When making a major life decision, remember to list the pros and cons. Write down if the change will truly benefit you, or hurt you? And others? Look at it from all angles, and never make a decision based on anger or rash wants and needs. Look at the long term. Think about what you really want and if the grass is truly greener on the other side. Also, do think about if you're being selfish--and when I say selfish, I mean, am I doing this to hurt someone else on purpose? There's a difference between doing something you know is truly good for you and will help you on your path to being a better person but which might ruffle a few feathers, and doing something that has the intent of bringing pain and revenge. Of course, the latter would only hurt you eventually. It does come back, believe it or not.

On one of my walks I found a baby bird lying in the hot street, still breathing and very much alive. I approached it carefully, timid so that it wouldn't snip at me with it's tiny beak. It opened wide and squawked at me, and soon a flurry of other birds dive-bombed out of the trees, all crying out in warning. They didn't want me to help, the baby didn't want me to help. But I knew that it needed help, because if I didn't do something, a car would run right over it and never know. I grabbed an old bank envelope form my purse and scooped up the baby and hurriedly carried it to a patch of shady grass where it could either learn to fly, or die. My hopes were that it's parents would fly down and provide a makeshift nest on the ground to accommodate it. I couldn't guarantee it would happen, but at least now it had some hope.

In life there's always a choice. We dither and worry over change. We refuse help over and over again, because we're afraid, so afraid of the transformation. But believe me when I say there is a wiser, all knowing hand reaching out to us that wants us to beauty and joy of the newness that change brings. Happiness is not for certain people, it's for all people. Reach out for it, and know that there are many who will benefit.

Many blessings and peace.

Messages for July 5, 2016

Strength: 

This card flew out of the deck as I was shuffling. You have the strength to overcome any obstacle. You have the strength to face any decision. You have the strength to stand in your own personal truth. No one and nothing can stop you because you have learned the hard lessons and stayed true to yourself and FOUGHT for yourself. Do not go backwards into doubt, no matter what story someone else feeds you. You know what you know now, so don't let doubt kick in. You hold the beast in your hands--the beast of fear, abuse, the future, the unknown, self-criticism, self-hatred, others' opinions, judgements, and you WILL overcome. Much like the Devil card, the Strength card reminds us that we can be chained, or set free. We can control the beast, or let it control us. But there IS A BEAST in your life, and it's up to you to decide what to do with it. 

I think a lot of us are going through huge transformations right now. We are being faced with the challenge to stay or to go, and part of us is still clinging to old situations out of fear and doubt. But we must ask ourselves this: has that old situation been good for us? Did we give it a chance to change and it didn't? Do we think it will change, and are we really willing to compromise ourselves once again to change with it? If you could have your life be a certain way right now, what would you choose? The old way, or a newer, better way that serves your highest good? Why you we think a life of less (less love, less truth, less hope, less money, less success, less happiness . . .) is okay? We must grab hold of the beast of the 'less' and tell it who's boss. You have the power. You are strong. You were born to be strong. 

This is a time of great change and you can change with it--in a powerful beautiful way that serves you to the very core. Do not give yourself to others just so they can use and hurt you over and over again. It's like . . . living with your head in the jaws of the lion and saying you're fine. You're not fine. You're scared, you're tired. Be the lion tamer. Grab those jaws. Surge forward with strength and tenacity. Roar, claw at the chains, rip apart your fears. Love you with all the fierceness of the universe. 

Peace.

Messages for July 1, 2016

The Chariot: 

You are slowly gaining in power and strength and events in your life will speed up to where you must be quick on your feet to deal with them. All eyes are on you as the leader. If there has been anyone in your path undermining your authority, let them know it has to stop. You must believe in your ability to handle all things now. You are the leader of your life. You know what's best for you and which direction to go in.

Perhaps you are thinking of taking a trip today. If so, make sure to check that your car is in proper condition and that the route is free of construction and detours. Make sure the engine doesn't get overheated, but also check into weather conditions so that you don't get stuck in a deluge of rain. Plan things accordingly.

The overall message is to be clear on what you want, stand in your power, and keep moving ahead. You are strong and can move forward now with confidence. 

Have a great Friday.