Also, remember that the most important thing about boundaries is that they help keep you safe. No one can set or enforce those boundaries but YOU. Protect yourself -- LOVE yourself -- you deserve it!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Relationships Video
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
November 2011 FREE Psychic Reading Giveaway
One of the ways that I've built up my clientele is through the word of other satisfied customers. It always thrills me when someone says, "Oh, by the way, So-And-So recommended that I contact you." Nothing gives me a warmer, happier feeling than knowing that I've helped someone so much that they want to share their positive experience with someone they care about.
Another thing I love is seeing people coming to the blog and reading the stuff I've left for everyone. So in the spirit of encouraging you all to spread the word, I've come up with a contest idea. Here are the rules:
1. To enter, simply advertise my website somewhere relevant on the internet, where I can see it to verify. It can be anywhere, as long as you're not spamming. It can be anywhere... some ideas include: Tell your Twitter friends to come to my website, ConsultTheSage.Com, or to follow my Twitter account @YourPsychicSage. Put my website on your Facebook wall. Review my site on your blog. Put a link on your website. If you belong to an online community of any type, recommend your friends come visit my site! You get the idea. As long as it's (a) verifiable, and (b) not spammy, it counts!
2. Comment below with the location of the spot where you have promoted me, so that I can verify. And make sure to give me a way to contact you in case you win!
3. I will be offering two free readings: one voice reading (either by phone or Skype) and one e-mail reading (you can email me a question, and I will write you back). Every promotion that you leave somewhere will count as one entry, so multiple promotions will result in multiple chances to win!
4. Two winners will be drawn randomly. The first prize winner gets to choose either the voice reading, or the email reading. The second prize winner will receive the other reading (either voice or email, depending on what the first winner does not choose).
I can't wait to see who's spreading the word, AND how you're spreading it! Good luck! :)
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Relationships
Having strong but reasonable personal boundaries can be the cornerstone of having healthy, positive relationships with other people. Conversely, having unhealthy or weak boundaries can contribute to negative relationships. Through the creation of healthy and clear personal boundaries, we are establishing important parts of our identity and showing others what we're actually about. In order for this to happen, it's vital to understand what everyone needs, as well as what the rights and feelings are of everyone involved -- including yourself. Everyone has a story. We all come from somewhere. While our backgrounds can be very different, it can be said that those of us who come from a dysfunctional environment often have less exposure to boundaries that are healthy and reasonable. Learning how to create and maintain healthy boundaries is a vital part of being a healthy, well-cetnered individual. Creating these boundaries begins with addressing other issues, such as cultivating a higher self-image and to combat apathy. We must learn how to recognize and address our own personal rights and needs. Another important step is to take care of ourselves, within the scope of our rights and what's best for us, especially in the context of interpersonal relationships. These things may take time to get just right, but over time, when we develop a healthier outlook for ourselves, our newly established boundaries will help to keep us safe and well-protected, possibly quite unlike our childhood experiences.
Are boundaries emotional? Or can they be tangible, like a fence in your backyard? The answer is both. Physical boundaries are defined by how close we allow someone to get to us, and by whom we allow to touch us physically, as well as where and under what circumstances we allow it. Boundaries of the emotional type have more to do with how we allow our feelings to be affected by others. Emotional boundaries center around our abilities to take responsibility for our own emotional needs, as well as allowing others to be responsible for their own. Our own boundaries will sometime challenge us, but they also define who we are and what we expect out of relationships. Can we refuse an unreasonable request that we're asked? Do we feel uncomfortable just by being around someone else who is feeling upset? Do our opinions change depending on the people whose company we keep? Do we take responsibility for others' feelings, going too far to please them, while neglecting our own needs? All of these issues will depend on whether or not our emotional boundaries are healthy. Both sets of boundaries, our emotional and physical ones, determine how we behave toward and with other people, as well as how we allow them to behave toward us. If we did not have personal boundaries, other people would be able to do whatever they wanted with us: touch or treat our possessions or even our bodies in any way they wanted. Additionally, we would be obligated to take responsibility for other people's negative or inappropriate actions, to treat other people's problems as though they were our responsibility to prevent, address, or even solve. Basically, we would have no rights, and every aspect of our lives would be impossible for us to control.
While loose boundaries are often problematic, so are boundaries which are too tough or unyielding. People who live by strict and rigid personal boundaries are likely to push other people out of their lives. They will generally not ask for help when they need it, and they don't allow others inside. These people are often perceived as cold and emotionless, because they rarely display emotions or talk about how they might feel. On the flip side, people with overly loose boundaries will touch people inappropriately, even people that they may not know very well. Those with loose boundaries might have trouble telling the difference between sex and love, and they may get too close to other people much too quickly. There are also people who have healthy boundaries. They tend to be the most well-balanced, and do much better with social interactions than those who have issues with their boundaries. While they are able to enjoy closeness with those who are special to them, and to accept help when they are truly in need of it, they also respect other people's rights, feelings, and positions. They also take responsibility for their own actions, and allow others to do the same. People with healthy boundaries are more able to compromise, to understand other people's feelings, and they generally have better self-esteem than those with unhealthy boundaries. Often, they are more comfortable with themselves, and also more able to make others feel good around them. Because they respect themselves and also the boundaries of other people, they can enjoy much richer and more fulfilling relationships with other people who respect their boundaries.
What about people who have boundaries that are less than healthy? Well, if yours need a bit of work, you can always improve them. While it may seem scary or uncomfortable at first when you start, remember that this is a vital part in taking care of yourself, and protecting yourself in a way that only you can do. Many people who grew up in dysfunctional, or even abusive, situations have developed survival skills which have hindered the development of healthy boundaries. For example, you may have trouble expressing anger, fear, or other unpleasant emotions, because it may not have been acceptable in the environment in which you were raised, even if the abusive actions of others were what caused the pain or anger. Therefore, in adulthood, it may be uncomfortable and difficult to construct healthy boundaries because of the past, however it is possible for you to work through those emotions and establish healthy boundaries to protect yourself. It won't happen overnight, and may take some time to get right, but it's never too late to start. And even small improvements can help you to live a happier, healhier, and richer life.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Quartz for Spiritual Clarity
You can find quartz crystals almost anywhere. Whether in the stone's natural form, a beautifully faceted crystal formed by nature, or even as the smooth tumbled and polished version, these stones are extremely potent as a tool for meditation, providing spiritual or physical healing, cleansing, and balance for the entire biomagnetic area of the body.
Quartz crystals are stabilizers and storer of electromagnetic forces naturally. In fact, it does this job so well, quartz crystal is an important component in various electronic mechanisms -- computers, TVs, radios, and even cell phones, all have parts made of quartz crystal. Without quartz, these tools would not be able to function.
The process by which crystals form is a slow and arduous one -- it began hundreds of millions of years ago, when water and quartz combined with the perfect blend of heat and pressure. Deep within the earth they grew in locations which had these very specfic balances. The locations of these deposits were actually vital in regulating the earth's electromagnetic polar energy. It has been argued by some that without these quartz crystal deposits, Earth -- and indeed, life as we know it -- may not have existed.
Quartz vibrates at a very specific rate, and although many don't realize this, the vibrations can be harnessed and transferred by the human brain. Many new-age schools of thought believe that by focusing our energies, we can transmit the force of these crystals to elicit healing powers to ourselves, as well as toward those around us.
While I always recommend that you receive advice from a licensed physician about any and all health issues that you may have, I also have to add -- adding crystals to a sensible health program, in addition to following your doctor's orders, certainly can't hurt, and might even boost your natural healing powers in conjunction with your doctor's medical treatment.
Under most normal conditions, our bodies have been created to heal themselves. All curative processes, whether traditional medical practices or alternative ideas, often include focus on relaxation and de-stressing so that it can do its job more readily. Crystals may help to provide a balance of energy to your body, in order to ease stress and unease while your more scientific health treatments are underway.
Quartz crystals are stabilizers and storer of electromagnetic forces naturally. In fact, it does this job so well, quartz crystal is an important component in various electronic mechanisms -- computers, TVs, radios, and even cell phones, all have parts made of quartz crystal. Without quartz, these tools would not be able to function.
The process by which crystals form is a slow and arduous one -- it began hundreds of millions of years ago, when water and quartz combined with the perfect blend of heat and pressure. Deep within the earth they grew in locations which had these very specfic balances. The locations of these deposits were actually vital in regulating the earth's electromagnetic polar energy. It has been argued by some that without these quartz crystal deposits, Earth -- and indeed, life as we know it -- may not have existed.Quartz vibrates at a very specific rate, and although many don't realize this, the vibrations can be harnessed and transferred by the human brain. Many new-age schools of thought believe that by focusing our energies, we can transmit the force of these crystals to elicit healing powers to ourselves, as well as toward those around us.
While I always recommend that you receive advice from a licensed physician about any and all health issues that you may have, I also have to add -- adding crystals to a sensible health program, in addition to following your doctor's orders, certainly can't hurt, and might even boost your natural healing powers in conjunction with your doctor's medical treatment.
Under most normal conditions, our bodies have been created to heal themselves. All curative processes, whether traditional medical practices or alternative ideas, often include focus on relaxation and de-stressing so that it can do its job more readily. Crystals may help to provide a balance of energy to your body, in order to ease stress and unease while your more scientific health treatments are underway.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
October 2011 FREE Psychic Reading Giveaway!
One of the ways that I've built up my clientele is through the word of other satisfied customers. It always thrills me when someone says, "Oh, by the way, So-And-So recommended that I contact you." Nothing gives me a warmer, happier feeling than knowing that I've helped someone so much that they want to share their positive experience with someone they care about.
Another thing I love is seeing people coming to the blog and reading the stuff I've left for everyone. So in the spirit of encouraging you all to spread the word, I've come up with a contest idea. From now on, each month I'm going to offer 2 chances for my readers & friends to win a free reading! Here are the rules:
1. To enter, simply advertise my website somewhere relevant on the internet, where I can see it to verify. It can be anywhere, as long as you're not spamming. It can be anywhere... some ideas include: Tell your Twitter friends to come to my website, ConsultTheSage.Com, or to follow my Twitter account @YourPsychicSage. Put my website on your Facebook wall. Review my site on your blog. Put a link on your website. If you belong to an online community of any type, recommend your friends come visit my site! You get the idea. As long as it's (a) verifiable, and (b) not spammy, it counts!
2. Comment below with the location of the spot where you have promoted me, so that I can verify. And make sure to give me a way to contact you in case you win!
3. I will be offering two free readings: one voice reading (either by phone or Skype) and one e-mail reading (you can email me a question, and I will write you back). Every promotion that you leave somewhere will count as one entry, so multiple promotions will result in multiple chances to win!
4. Two winners will be drawn randomly. The first prize winner gets to choose either the voice reading, or the email reading. The second prize winner will receive the other reading (either voice or email, depending on what the first winner does not choose).
I can't wait to see who's spreading the word, AND how you're spreading it! Good luck! :)
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Calcite Crystals & Magickal Properties for Healing
Gemstone therapy is the use of crystals and gems for the betterment of one's life. Throughout the ages, civilizations across the world have utilized precious stones to enhance their physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. The energy of each stone is different, and each energy can have an effect on the mind, spirit, or body. Methods can vary between cultures, but the basic premise is that when one comes into contact with a crystal, these transformations can happen subtly over time. Therefore, in order to gain the benefits from these crystals, it is vital to choose your gemstones carefully.Calcite's physical properties make it a very interesting choice as a therapeutic crystal. Calcite crystals are of a softer variety which are found in all types of colors -- red, yellow, green, blue, brown, black, grey, or white -- and many variations on these shades as well! Calcium carbonate, also known as calcite, is a major component in limestone and chalk, as well as marble, which is just calcite which has been re-crystallized. Under pressure, calcite stones release electrical energy.
The magickal properties of calcite crystals are varied and can be used for many purposes. Calcite's reputation is that of a very spiritual type of stone, and is associated with the higher form of consciousness; thus, it is also reputed to aid in astral projection and out-of-body experiences.
Each form of calcite has its own specific magickal properties. Because calcium is a primary component, this stone is often felt to be of therapeutic use for joints and bones, and is therefore used by athletes and people who have physically demanding jobs. Calcite can also contribute to the development and growth of the physical body, especially the bones and joints. There is also an old belief that calcite, when ground and combined with creams, oils, or petroleum jelly, it can be used as a balm to treat inflammation or infections.
Calcite can also have varying attributes based on its color. For example...
Red and pink calcites can be of great benefit in bringing love, understanding, compassion, and patience into one's being. Associated with the heart chakra, stones in pinks and reds can also ease mental unrest or anxiety, or people who are experiencing spiritual crises.
Orange calcite is associated with the sacral chakra (i.e. the spleen) and can help uplift one's general mood. Orange promotes happiness, joy, and good humor. It is an uplifting stone which is good for grieving, depression, or stress.
Calcites in yellows and golds are good for help in meditation, being that these colors are often associatd with the sun. These hues can also help to aid the bones and the skin, and also in detoxification of the spleen, pancreas, and the kidneys.
Green calcite crystals of all shades are wonderful for affecting change in one's life. Not only are green calcites allgedly helpful in removing impurities from the body, they can also help someone transform a negative situation into a more positive one. It can also alleviate anxiety or fear. This is a wonderful crystal for helping to really change bad situations into your life, and to "make lemonade" from all of those negative things that life throws at you! :)
Calcites in blues are associated with the throat chakra. It can protect you and help tough situations from getting worse. Physically it can be used to treat conditions which are degenerative, such as degenerative disc disease, arthritis, and other degenerative illnesses.
White and clear calcite crystals can help someone improve communication and envisioning new aspects of their lives. It can be instrumental in cleansing the body and removing toxins from the outer parts of the body. It can also assist in providing mental clarity, particularly when the stone is implemented during meditation. When a predicament is especially difficult, white and clear crystals of all types can help to open you to new possibilities and clarity.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Does He Like Me? How to Tell if a Guy Loves You
I know... it sounds like the title of some article you'd read in a teen magazine, right? :)
As a psychic, this is HANDS-DOWN one of the questions that I am asked most often. It usually goes a little something like this... "How does he REALLY feel about me?" Whether it's a man that my client is dating, the hot guy next door who acts a bit flirty, or the shy but sweet guy at work, one thing is for sure: If a guy is really interested in you, you will know! But sometimes it's hard to figure out the signs. You can call me and ask if you like -- or any psychic -- a good one can help you determine if a man is interested in you. However, for those of us who are more practical, you can also try using my simple checklist. And if you know a woman who's not quite sure of the signs, feel free to forward this article to her, or give her the link to my YouTube video on this subject. ;)
#1. He's Most Interested In You. If he's supposed to be paying attention to something else, but instead he's watching you and smiling... it's a good sign!
#2. He Takes Care of You. He cares for your practical needs; like feeding you if you're hungry, warming you if you're cold. It may be to impress you; but also shows he really cares for your well-being.
#3. He Talks With You... (A Lot!) Guys don't usually like having long personal discussions. If he's investing hours of time just talking with you, it means that he enjoys spending time in your presence.
#4. He Notices the Little Things. Someone who's only attracted physically won't notice small details about you; a guy in love will! He might also ask specific questions about your life, or remember small things that you've mentioned in the past.
#5. He Cares About Your Opinion. If there's something significant happening in his life, he'll ask for your take on the matter. This may mean that he respects you and also wants to take your feelings into consideration.
As a psychic, this is HANDS-DOWN one of the questions that I am asked most often. It usually goes a little something like this... "How does he REALLY feel about me?" Whether it's a man that my client is dating, the hot guy next door who acts a bit flirty, or the shy but sweet guy at work, one thing is for sure: If a guy is really interested in you, you will know! But sometimes it's hard to figure out the signs. You can call me and ask if you like -- or any psychic -- a good one can help you determine if a man is interested in you. However, for those of us who are more practical, you can also try using my simple checklist. And if you know a woman who's not quite sure of the signs, feel free to forward this article to her, or give her the link to my YouTube video on this subject. ;)
Here's how to tell if a guy likes you, or how to know if he's falling in love with you:
#1. He's Most Interested In You. If he's supposed to be paying attention to something else, but instead he's watching you and smiling... it's a good sign!
#2. He Takes Care of You. He cares for your practical needs; like feeding you if you're hungry, warming you if you're cold. It may be to impress you; but also shows he really cares for your well-being.
#3. He Talks With You... (A Lot!) Guys don't usually like having long personal discussions. If he's investing hours of time just talking with you, it means that he enjoys spending time in your presence.
#4. He Notices the Little Things. Someone who's only attracted physically won't notice small details about you; a guy in love will! He might also ask specific questions about your life, or remember small things that you've mentioned in the past.
#5. He Cares About Your Opinion. If there's something significant happening in his life, he'll ask for your take on the matter. This may mean that he respects you and also wants to take your feelings into consideration.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Meet Your Real Guardian Angel
"Make friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you. Often invoke them, constantly praise them, and make good use of their help and assistance in all your temporal and spiritual affairs." -- St. Francis de Sales
It could be said that an angel is a by-product of God, in much the same way that light emanates from a candle or lightbulb. As soon as we are born, an angel is present near is, waiting to help and guide us. They can understand our thoughts and feelings, and they can also hear our prayers whether silent or spoken.
All around us, we can find these angels. They are everywhere; if we remember to ask for their help, our guardian angels will do their very best to assist us. It is in an angel's nature to be a liason between the mortal realm and that of the immortal, the divine, and they can exist in both realms, serving as a connection between these worlds. Although they cannot be seen by the human eye, angelic presence can often be felt.
Because angelic beings are of the divine, earthly concepts such as time are not relevant to them. They can be wherever they choose, in any way that they choose, because they exist in multiple dimensions. A popular belief is that angels can travel more quickly than the speed of light. Every living thing -- each animal, each plant, each person -- has an angel present, watching over it and caring for it.
When you become open to the possibilities of communicating with your angel, you are choosing to become open to a richer spiritual experience, and the opportunity for great spiritual self-improvement. Acknowledging angelic presences helps us to enhance our own intuition, and thus become more readily able to accept their communications. Meditating can be beneficial toward helping us remove the negative obstacles inside us, which make inner peace and self-improvement difficult. By meditating, one can find the tranquility, love, and happiness that angels wish us to possess.
When you are in need of help, you have only to speak up and ask your angelic presence for assistance. By connecting with your guardian angel, you are reaching out to a liason of God, and thus connecting with the divine presence through your angelic helper. And, when you achieve a calm and composed state of mind, it is much easier to connect.
Spirits are each given the task of watching over us and helping us throughout our time here on Earth: these are angels. An angel is thought to be a spiritual being who acts as a messenger of God, assigned to assist someone in his or her life. In Judaism, they are sometimes called "mal'akh elohim" (messengers of God). The Islamic religion refers to them as Malaikah. The Catholic Church has long held a tradition of belief in these heavenly beings, although angels themselves are not necessarily affiliated with any specific religious belief. We all have our own personal guardian angel whose job is to guide us, assist us, and to help us realize that doing good work is our duty here on Earth.
It could be said that an angel is a by-product of God, in much the same way that light emanates from a candle or lightbulb. As soon as we are born, an angel is present near is, waiting to help and guide us. They can understand our thoughts and feelings, and they can also hear our prayers whether silent or spoken.
All around us, we can find these angels. They are everywhere; if we remember to ask for their help, our guardian angels will do their very best to assist us. It is in an angel's nature to be a liason between the mortal realm and that of the immortal, the divine, and they can exist in both realms, serving as a connection between these worlds. Although they cannot be seen by the human eye, angelic presence can often be felt.
Because angelic beings are of the divine, earthly concepts such as time are not relevant to them. They can be wherever they choose, in any way that they choose, because they exist in multiple dimensions. A popular belief is that angels can travel more quickly than the speed of light. Every living thing -- each animal, each plant, each person -- has an angel present, watching over it and caring for it.
When you become open to the possibilities of communicating with your angel, you are choosing to become open to a richer spiritual experience, and the opportunity for great spiritual self-improvement. Acknowledging angelic presences helps us to enhance our own intuition, and thus become more readily able to accept their communications. Meditating can be beneficial toward helping us remove the negative obstacles inside us, which make inner peace and self-improvement difficult. By meditating, one can find the tranquility, love, and happiness that angels wish us to possess.
When you are in need of help, you have only to speak up and ask your angelic presence for assistance. By connecting with your guardian angel, you are reaching out to a liason of God, and thus connecting with the divine presence through your angelic helper. And, when you achieve a calm and composed state of mind, it is much easier to connect.
Life can be distracting, fast-paced, and so full of "important" things to do. However, it is important for us to give ourselves those moments of tranquility and peace that our inner souls crave. When having a quiet moment, realize that this is an excellent time to try connecting with your personal angelic presence. If you are in need of help, feel free to ask your angel for some assistance -- an angel will do its best to help you no matter what, but when you ask, the connection is that much stronger and easier. If you can remember a time when you've had a serious problem and there seemed to be no way out of it, yet somehow you were able to come to a solution at the last second, you may have your guardian angel to thank for that assistance.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Modern Kabbalah Basics & the Tree of Life
The ancient school of thought that is known as Kabbalah has recently enjoyed some newfound popularity in the past few years; because of celebrities such as Madonna, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Lady Gaga wearing Kabbalah bracelets and speaking out about Kabbalah's positive aspects, this practice has become a subject of newfound public interest. Ancient Kabbalah has much in common with the modern version with which we're currently familiar, but the modern version has evolved into something somewhat different as well.
Kabbalah's history originates in early Jewish mysticism. It has grown and evolved into various different forms since its beginnings, including Christian Cabbalah, Islamic Kabbalah, Practical Kabbalah, as well as more secular versions that we often see today, such as Hermetic Qabbalah (spelled with a "Q" to differentiate it from the other versions, as opposed to those which are specifically associated with the Abrahamic religions). Many modern practitioners of Kabbalah are not affiliated with any specific spiritual doctrine, instead choosing to treat it as an independent school of mystic thought.
The origins of Kabbalah are said to have begun with Moses himself, as legends have told that he received Kabbalah teachings on Mount Sinai; the ten commandments were to be distributed freely and taught to everyone, yet the Kabbalistic teachings were reserved only for a chosen few, to be practiced with utter secrecy and shared with extreme discretion. Another legend involving the Kabbalistic origins says that these mystic teachings were with mankind from the very beginning of our existence, bestowed to Adam at the time of his banishment from the Garden of Eden.
Although there are many mystical and spiritual teachings within the Torah and other Judaic writings, the Kabbalah was considered to be the most important of these at the height of its prevalence. Kabbalistic tenets are viewed by many as highly spiritualized information that transcends the beliefs of most organized religions, and therefore is more spiritually flexible and can apply to people of various faiths. Because of this flexibility, Kabbalistic teachings have moved from being a strictly Judaic faith-based concept into a more secularized version of itself, to provide motivation, insight, and strength to people of all different spiritualities and cultures. The modern-day study of this ancient practice is associated with the "Perennial Philosophy," which is the concept that there are truths which overlap throughout all of the world's primary religions. The Kabbalah's tenets are utilized to help recognize and build upon the philosophies of various spiritual traditions, by eliminating all except the very basics of each teaching.
The mystical properties of Kabbalistic teachings are such that, instead of directing the practitioner to conduct of a strict set of rules and practices, it will instead guide each seeker on a path which is personal in nature, even while the practice is a communal and social one. The journey of Kabbalah is one of mystic philosophy, as opposed to one which is based on a strictly religious dogma.
The origins of Kabbalah are said to have begun with Moses himself, as legends have told that he received Kabbalah teachings on Mount Sinai; the ten commandments were to be distributed freely and taught to everyone, yet the Kabbalistic teachings were reserved only for a chosen few, to be practiced with utter secrecy and shared with extreme discretion. Another legend involving the Kabbalistic origins says that these mystic teachings were with mankind from the very beginning of our existence, bestowed to Adam at the time of his banishment from the Garden of Eden.
Although there are many mystical and spiritual teachings within the Torah and other Judaic writings, the Kabbalah was considered to be the most important of these at the height of its prevalence. Kabbalistic tenets are viewed by many as highly spiritualized information that transcends the beliefs of most organized religions, and therefore is more spiritually flexible and can apply to people of various faiths. Because of this flexibility, Kabbalistic teachings have moved from being a strictly Judaic faith-based concept into a more secularized version of itself, to provide motivation, insight, and strength to people of all different spiritualities and cultures. The modern-day study of this ancient practice is associated with the "Perennial Philosophy," which is the concept that there are truths which overlap throughout all of the world's primary religions. The Kabbalah's tenets are utilized to help recognize and build upon the philosophies of various spiritual traditions, by eliminating all except the very basics of each teaching.
The mystical properties of Kabbalistic teachings are such that, instead of directing the practitioner to conduct of a strict set of rules and practices, it will instead guide each seeker on a path which is personal in nature, even while the practice is a communal and social one. The journey of Kabbalah is one of mystic philosophy, as opposed to one which is based on a strictly religious dogma.
The essence of the Kabbalah's teachings is condensed in a diagrammed classification system which is known as the Tree of Life. This image is comprised of ten spheres (called sephiroth), representing objective existence; these are connected by a total of twenty-two paths which represent the human condition. it has 10 spheres, or sephiroth, and 22 paths connecting them, which represent the human condition. The Tree of Life serves as an implement which can be used to study and compare religious thought as well; in fact, it was described as a "spiritual filing cabinet." by occultist Aleister Crowley.
The Tree of Life can also be applied toward other practices, including rituals and meditation, as well as being used in the philosophical method which was its original intent. Each sephiroth and path can be associated with archangels, angels, spirits, and other symbols which represent the nature of these entities.
Additionally, much of the magical property of Kabbalistic practice can be explained through modern scientific thought. An ideal example of this would be the invocation, where a Kabbalistic practitioner will call upon a spiritual power within him- or herself. It can be thought of as a supernatural occurrence, however when one applies scientific knowledge to this practice, it can also be explained as a psychological phenomenon of one who is able to harness their own subconscious mental energies.
You don't need to be Jewish, or even religious at all, to appreciate the Kabbalah and to enjoy the ways that its mysteries can enhance your life.
The Tree of Life can also be applied toward other practices, including rituals and meditation, as well as being used in the philosophical method which was its original intent. Each sephiroth and path can be associated with archangels, angels, spirits, and other symbols which represent the nature of these entities.
Additionally, much of the magical property of Kabbalistic practice can be explained through modern scientific thought. An ideal example of this would be the invocation, where a Kabbalistic practitioner will call upon a spiritual power within him- or herself. It can be thought of as a supernatural occurrence, however when one applies scientific knowledge to this practice, it can also be explained as a psychological phenomenon of one who is able to harness their own subconscious mental energies.
You don't need to be Jewish, or even religious at all, to appreciate the Kabbalah and to enjoy the ways that its mysteries can enhance your life.
Friday, September 23, 2011
More Ways to Use Crystals
Aid your meditation or relaxation by placing your favorite tranquility crystal on your brow chakra (the "third eye" in the middle of your forehead). This energizes your mental and intuitive energies while relaxing your physical body. Try a green crystal to help relax you.
Protect yourself from danger, negativity, or other undesirable situations. Visualize your crystal filling with a spiritual white light and surrounding you with a protective force. Fill the entire room with this light. Imagine it "locking out" things which are harmful or bad, protecting you and sealing in your positivity. Visualize the walls, windows, and doors locking out any potential threats to your well-being. Blue gemstones are best for this. You can also couple this with a mantra or even a simple declaration that you are protecting yourself, in the name of your chosen deity -- God, Jesus, Goddess, Buddha, anyone you worship -- or no deity at all, if you so choose.
One's ability to visualize such things can be an invaluable technique. The crystals can help you center that visualization and focus it so that your intentions can go in the right direction.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Astrology & Job-Styles
These are just a few tweets that I did this morning. Adding them here for posterity -- I'd sure like to do an entry for each sign and their work styles in the future, it would be a lot of fun! :)
Aries are motivated people & love to stay on top of their goals. ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Taurus are great with #money, and tend to be awesome at #cooking too! ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Gemini loves communication; a great sign for people in #sales, #film, or #writing. ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Cancer are often sensitive; their moods can change with the #moon. ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Leo would rather give orders than take 'em! They're loyal & love to teach. ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Libra sometimes have trouble making decisions because they're so objective. ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Virgo are reliable, loyal, & awesome at staying organized. ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Scorpio are forthright & honest friends. Even if the truth hurts, they tell it! :) ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Sagittarius would do well in a career involving travelling & adventure! :) ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Capricorn are practical & work hard; don't mind starting at the bottom & working up! ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Aquarius are smart but can be misunderstood because they're often ahead of their time. ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Pisces are intuitive & creative, would do well w/ small business in a field they love. ConsultTheSage.com #astrology #zodiac #horoscope
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Astrological Compatibility Chart
This weekend, I constructed a basic chart for compatibilities based on astrological sun signs. This is some very simple, basic compatibility data. For best results, I'd recommend checking the natal charts of yourself and the person you're analyzing. Even so, this is a nice quick-and-dirty bit of information that may help you learn a bit about yourself and someone else. (Note: I may even make a YouTube companion video for the chart -- we shall see!) To see the chart in a larger format, just click on it below.
1. Hearts. Generally a great dynamic with lots of attraction. Called "conjunct" by astrologists everywhere, it is a dynamic that is very beneficial because you can understand one another quite well: your likes, dislikes, and values will very likely be quite similar. Sometimes this can cause friction, since occasionally people who are extremely alike may annoy one another and know how to push one another's buttons; however, in any case, these people will often have an innate knowledge and understanding of one another. Love 'em or hate 'em, this often proves to be a very emotionally intense relationship. Includes: Aries and Aries, Taurus and Taurus, Gemini and Gemini, Cancer and Cancer, Leo and Leo, Virgo and Virgo, Libra and Libra, Scorpio and Scorpio, Sagittarius and Sagittarius, Capricorn and Capricorn, Aquarius and Aquarius, Pisces and Pisces.
2. Thumbs-Up. You've got similarities and complimentary styles. These dynamics are "trine" and often quite positive for friendships, romances, and family relations. While there are enough differences in, say, execution and expression of personal style, many values will remain similar between the two of you. This is often a very respectful and close partnership where both people can feel an instant connection. Includes: Aries and Leo, Aries and Sagittarius, Taurus and Virgo, Taurus and Capricorn, Gemini and Libra, Gemini and Aquarius, Cancer and Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces, Leo and Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, Virgo and Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, Scorpio and Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, Sagittarius and Aries, Sagittarius and Cancer, Capricorn and Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo, Aquarius and Gemini, Aquarius and Libra, Pisces and Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio.
3. Peace Sign. Called a "sextile," these are signs which have complimentary elements that "feed" off of one another's differences. You and the other person may not be similar in a lot of ways, but you genuinely like and respect one another. This makes for a very interesting partnership and it can help you learn a lot about yourself, as well as appreciate the differences that other people have to offer. Great for collaborations, and also makes for very interesting friendships and romances. Signs which are sextile include: Aries and Gemini, Aries and Aquarius, Taurus and Cancer, Taurus and Pisces, Gemini and Aries, Gemini and Leo, Cancer and Virgo, Cancer and Taurus, Leo and Gemini, Leo and Libra, Virgo and Cancer, Virgo and Scorpio, Libra and Leo, Libra and Sagittarius, Scorpio and Virgo, Scorpio and Capricorn, Sagittarius and Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius, Capricorn and Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces, Aquarius and Sagittarius, Aquarius and Aries.
4. Swirly Arrow-Circle Thing. These are known as "opposition signs" because they are at a perfect 180 degrees apart in the zodiac -- and yes, opposites do attract! While there can often be an extreme and intense attraction between these two signs, it can also be a very trying dynamic. Dealing with someone who is so different than you can be wonderful and intriguing, yet also dramatic and frustrating at the same time. It takes two very special opposition parties to overcome the differences and see them through to get to the other side -- if and when this happens, your relationship can be a match made in heaven! This compatibility includes: Aries and Libra, Taurus and Scorpio, Gemini and Sagittarius, Cancer and Capricorn, Leo and Aquarius, Virgo and Pisces, Libra and Aries, Scorpio and Taurus, Sagittarius and Gemini, Capricorn and Cancer, Aquarius and Leo, Pisces and Virgo.
5. Purple Smiley. This is known as a "semi-square," which can create some tension since these placements will fall either before or after your sign. While this can prove to be tough going for some relationships where emotions run high (such as a romantic or family dynamic), it can often be the basis for great friendships regardless of the differences which are present in those signs. Often this makes a good alliance for people who have similar goals, and there can also be a lot of complimentary input and ideas coming from both sides. While there are differences, the parties involved can often seen one another's point of view with a bit of extra effort in communication, and the relationship which results from this hard work can be very fruitful indeed. Signs with this aspect include: Aries and Pisces, Aries and Taurus, Taurus and Aries, Taurus and Gemini, Gemini and Taurus, Gemini and Cancer, Cancer and Gemini, Cancer and Leo, Leo and Cancer, Leo and Virgo, Virgo and Leo, Virgo and Libra, Libra and Virgo, Libra and Scorpio, Scorpio and Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius, Sagittarius and Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn, Capricorn and Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius, Aquarius and Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces, Pisces and Aquarius, Pisces and Aries.
6. Grey "Ehh..." Smiley. It is formally known as a "quincunx" or, sometimes informally, called an "inconjunct." This indicates a separation of about 150 degrees, both before and after a sign's opposite. Often there is little attraction between these signs, and sometimes even what one may consider "bad chemistry." There are often few similarities in personality or values, and frequently one sees differences and areas where criticism can pop into the picture. In the best of cases, this dynamic may ultimately elicit boredom, and in the worst of cases, a lot of stress and headaches for all parties involved. Placements include: Aries and Virgo, Aries and Scorpio, Taurus and Libra, Taurus and Sagittarius, Gemini and Scorpio, Gemini and Capricorn, Cancer and Sagittarius, Cancer and Aquarius, Leo and Capricorn, Leo and Pisces, Scorpio and Aries, Scorpio and Aquarius, Libra and Taurus, Libra and Pisces, Virgo and Aries, Virgo and Aquarius, Leo and Pisces, Leo and Capricorn, Virgo and Aries, Virgo and Gemini, Libra and Taurus, Libra and Pisces, Scorpio and Aries, Scorpio and Aquarius, Sagittarius and Taurus, Sagittarius and Cancer, Capricorn and Gemini, Capricorn and Leo, Aquarius and Cancer, Aquarius and Virgo, Pisces and Leo, Pisces and Libra.
7. Thumbs-Down. Astrologists call this aspect a "square" as these are the signs which are 90 degrees apart from one another. These signs often suffer a very disjointed relationship with one another. Communication can be difficult, values and outlooks on the world may be very contrasting and also too difficult to understand. Often we find ourselves attracted to those who "square" us, yet the clashes and upheavals which come from a lack of understanding can make this dynamic challenging at best, and just unbelievably crappy at worst. Proceed with extreme caution! This aspect includes the following signs: Aries and Cancer, Aries and Capricorn, Taurus and Leo, Taurus and Aquarius, Gemini and Virgo, Gemini and Pisces, Cancer and Aries, Cancer and Libra, Leo and Taurus, Leo and Scorpio, Virgo and Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius, Libra and Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, Scorpio and Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, Sagittarius and Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, Capricorn and Aries, Capricorn and Libra, Aquarius and Taurus, Aquarius and Scorpio, Pisces and Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini.
1. Hearts. Generally a great dynamic with lots of attraction. Called "conjunct" by astrologists everywhere, it is a dynamic that is very beneficial because you can understand one another quite well: your likes, dislikes, and values will very likely be quite similar. Sometimes this can cause friction, since occasionally people who are extremely alike may annoy one another and know how to push one another's buttons; however, in any case, these people will often have an innate knowledge and understanding of one another. Love 'em or hate 'em, this often proves to be a very emotionally intense relationship. Includes: Aries and Aries, Taurus and Taurus, Gemini and Gemini, Cancer and Cancer, Leo and Leo, Virgo and Virgo, Libra and Libra, Scorpio and Scorpio, Sagittarius and Sagittarius, Capricorn and Capricorn, Aquarius and Aquarius, Pisces and Pisces.
2. Thumbs-Up. You've got similarities and complimentary styles. These dynamics are "trine" and often quite positive for friendships, romances, and family relations. While there are enough differences in, say, execution and expression of personal style, many values will remain similar between the two of you. This is often a very respectful and close partnership where both people can feel an instant connection. Includes: Aries and Leo, Aries and Sagittarius, Taurus and Virgo, Taurus and Capricorn, Gemini and Libra, Gemini and Aquarius, Cancer and Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces, Leo and Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, Virgo and Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, Scorpio and Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, Sagittarius and Aries, Sagittarius and Cancer, Capricorn and Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo, Aquarius and Gemini, Aquarius and Libra, Pisces and Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio.
3. Peace Sign. Called a "sextile," these are signs which have complimentary elements that "feed" off of one another's differences. You and the other person may not be similar in a lot of ways, but you genuinely like and respect one another. This makes for a very interesting partnership and it can help you learn a lot about yourself, as well as appreciate the differences that other people have to offer. Great for collaborations, and also makes for very interesting friendships and romances. Signs which are sextile include: Aries and Gemini, Aries and Aquarius, Taurus and Cancer, Taurus and Pisces, Gemini and Aries, Gemini and Leo, Cancer and Virgo, Cancer and Taurus, Leo and Gemini, Leo and Libra, Virgo and Cancer, Virgo and Scorpio, Libra and Leo, Libra and Sagittarius, Scorpio and Virgo, Scorpio and Capricorn, Sagittarius and Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius, Capricorn and Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces, Aquarius and Sagittarius, Aquarius and Aries.
4. Swirly Arrow-Circle Thing. These are known as "opposition signs" because they are at a perfect 180 degrees apart in the zodiac -- and yes, opposites do attract! While there can often be an extreme and intense attraction between these two signs, it can also be a very trying dynamic. Dealing with someone who is so different than you can be wonderful and intriguing, yet also dramatic and frustrating at the same time. It takes two very special opposition parties to overcome the differences and see them through to get to the other side -- if and when this happens, your relationship can be a match made in heaven! This compatibility includes: Aries and Libra, Taurus and Scorpio, Gemini and Sagittarius, Cancer and Capricorn, Leo and Aquarius, Virgo and Pisces, Libra and Aries, Scorpio and Taurus, Sagittarius and Gemini, Capricorn and Cancer, Aquarius and Leo, Pisces and Virgo.
5. Purple Smiley. This is known as a "semi-square," which can create some tension since these placements will fall either before or after your sign. While this can prove to be tough going for some relationships where emotions run high (such as a romantic or family dynamic), it can often be the basis for great friendships regardless of the differences which are present in those signs. Often this makes a good alliance for people who have similar goals, and there can also be a lot of complimentary input and ideas coming from both sides. While there are differences, the parties involved can often seen one another's point of view with a bit of extra effort in communication, and the relationship which results from this hard work can be very fruitful indeed. Signs with this aspect include: Aries and Pisces, Aries and Taurus, Taurus and Aries, Taurus and Gemini, Gemini and Taurus, Gemini and Cancer, Cancer and Gemini, Cancer and Leo, Leo and Cancer, Leo and Virgo, Virgo and Leo, Virgo and Libra, Libra and Virgo, Libra and Scorpio, Scorpio and Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius, Sagittarius and Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn, Capricorn and Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius, Aquarius and Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces, Pisces and Aquarius, Pisces and Aries.
6. Grey "Ehh..." Smiley. It is formally known as a "quincunx" or, sometimes informally, called an "inconjunct." This indicates a separation of about 150 degrees, both before and after a sign's opposite. Often there is little attraction between these signs, and sometimes even what one may consider "bad chemistry." There are often few similarities in personality or values, and frequently one sees differences and areas where criticism can pop into the picture. In the best of cases, this dynamic may ultimately elicit boredom, and in the worst of cases, a lot of stress and headaches for all parties involved. Placements include: Aries and Virgo, Aries and Scorpio, Taurus and Libra, Taurus and Sagittarius, Gemini and Scorpio, Gemini and Capricorn, Cancer and Sagittarius, Cancer and Aquarius, Leo and Capricorn, Leo and Pisces, Scorpio and Aries, Scorpio and Aquarius, Libra and Taurus, Libra and Pisces, Virgo and Aries, Virgo and Aquarius, Leo and Pisces, Leo and Capricorn, Virgo and Aries, Virgo and Gemini, Libra and Taurus, Libra and Pisces, Scorpio and Aries, Scorpio and Aquarius, Sagittarius and Taurus, Sagittarius and Cancer, Capricorn and Gemini, Capricorn and Leo, Aquarius and Cancer, Aquarius and Virgo, Pisces and Leo, Pisces and Libra.
7. Thumbs-Down. Astrologists call this aspect a "square" as these are the signs which are 90 degrees apart from one another. These signs often suffer a very disjointed relationship with one another. Communication can be difficult, values and outlooks on the world may be very contrasting and also too difficult to understand. Often we find ourselves attracted to those who "square" us, yet the clashes and upheavals which come from a lack of understanding can make this dynamic challenging at best, and just unbelievably crappy at worst. Proceed with extreme caution! This aspect includes the following signs: Aries and Cancer, Aries and Capricorn, Taurus and Leo, Taurus and Aquarius, Gemini and Virgo, Gemini and Pisces, Cancer and Aries, Cancer and Libra, Leo and Taurus, Leo and Scorpio, Virgo and Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius, Libra and Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, Scorpio and Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, Sagittarius and Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, Capricorn and Aries, Capricorn and Libra, Aquarius and Taurus, Aquarius and Scorpio, Pisces and Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Bathing Ritual to Renew Your Spirit
I just came across this charming post at the simple-living blog "Down To Earth" which encouraged its readers to share a photograph and to explain a bit about it.
The one that I chose was this picture, which I'd recently taken and had been meaning to add to my blog for some time now. This past year, I had recently discovered how wonderful it was to take a long, luxurious soak in the tub. One of the awesomest things about taking a big ole' bath is that anyone can do it. Doesn't matter if you're old, young, rich, or poor -- if you have access to a tub and some water, you can make it an amazingly sensual experience no matter what other accoutrements you choose to add.
There's a joke that goes something like, "You know you're ghetto when you break out your best dish detergent when it's time to take a bubble bath," but really, who cares? It makes no difference if you bathe with a 3-for-99-cents bar of soap from the dollar tree or a pot of $140 Russian Amber shampoo by Philip B., you can make your tub time truly luxurious with only a few little additions.
I like to add a few candles on the edge of my tub; they need not be expensive (and if you can make your own candles out of leftovers and an old spaghetti jar, so much the better!) but they certainly can lend an air of tranquil pleasure to your bath. You can even find an artificial candlelight generator app on your Android phone (if you're so blessed), which I've done more than once. The one I have (which I downloaded for free) even gives you customizable flame colors -- purple flame, anyone?
And bubbles are nice, but not always necessary -- by the way, I recall a few times where my own mother broke out the Ivory or the Palmolive dish liquid when, as a child, I craved bubbles in my bath. If it's not going to harm your skin, who really cares? No shame in being creative. These days, I save my pennies for the luxury of something special from the Lush store when I can get it (and use it carefully). But even bubbles from your dollar store or local pharmacy will do the trick wonderfully.
You can also add specific herbs and items to your bath to cleanse your soul and enhance positivity. A bit of rose oil or dropping in rose petals for love, some sea salt to purify your energy levels, lavender to relax, rosemary to energize, or a sachet of fresh or dried basil to attract prosperity and positivity... these can all replenish your spiritual energy and give you a whole new lease on life!
Some folks choose to do their entire beauty regimens in the bath -- shaving legs, deep conditioning hair, even wearing a facial masque while splashing away in the tub. And some people bring a cocktail (or in my case, a nice cold can of soda) into the tub, sipping their cares away. Or, you can just relax and allow your tension to melt away, enjoying the sights, sounds, and scents of your spiritual bathing experience. The bottom line is that your bathtime rituals can be fully customizable and specifically tailored to your needs and wants.
So grab your rubber ducky, and your favorite towel, and enjoy!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Hooverphonic: Mad About You (Lyrics & More)
it's driving me insane
i can't fake
for god sakes why am i
driving in the wrong lane
trouble is my middle name
but in the end i'm not too bad
can someone tell me if it's wrong to be so mad about you
mad about you
mad
are you the fishy wine that will give me
a headache in the morning
or just a dark blue land mine
that'll explode without a decent warning
give me all your true hate
and i'll translate it in our bed
into never seen passion, never seen passion
that is why i am so mad about you
mad about you
mad about you
mad
trouble is your middle name
but in the end you're not too bad
can someone tell me if it's wrong to be
so mad about you
mad about you
mad
give me all your true hate
and i'll translate it in your bed
into never seen passion
that is why i am so mad about you
mad about you
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Prayer to St. Theresa
Saint Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways. Meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love. She is also the patron Saint of flower growers and florists. She is represented by roses. May everyone be blessed who receives this message. Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of reward.
May today there be peace within.
May you trust your highest power that you are exactly
where you are meant to be.....
May you not forget the infinite possibilities
that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and
pass on the love that has been given to you....
May you be content knowing you are a child of God....
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow
your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is
there for each and every one of you....
Picture credit: Price Photography. Thanks, my friends, it's lovely! :)
Saturday, August 20, 2011
How to Become More Psychic
A person’s extrasensory powers are quite like the pieces of a puzzle. If you focus your attention on the puzzle as a whole, you can see the big picture every easily and clearly. However, if you zoom in, and focus only on a few pieces at a time, you will notice smaller details which may have escaped your attention before. This is very much the same way that your psychic ability can be cultivated; when you zoom in and take a look at the details on each small piece of any given puzzle, you will be picking up more information and insight from inside yourself as well.
There are also ways to cultivate use of your sixth sense in natural, healthy ways. The first way is to take the time to absorb the aspects of your other senses. Be sure to experience each and every part of the world around you -- what you see, hear, feel, smell, taste, and touch. If a feeling or image comes to your mind as you do this, be accepting of it,. Allow yourself to become immersed in these impressions. Try to focus on each image or feeling that comes to you; explore how these make you feel or what else they make you think about.
Another great way to enhance your psychic abilities is to take everyday activities, and learn how to do them in new and different ways. Try to concentrate less on completing those everyday goals, and more on flexing your mental muscles by doing those activities through unfamiliar or challenging new methods. Try something unusual and different -- this will stimulate your mind and allow you to use parts of it which may not be used to functioning in this way. It’s great mental exercise which can help your overall well-being as well as aid in the expansion of your extrasensory horizons.
And finally, another way to get those psychic juices flowing is to keep learning and be creative. Introduce yourself not just to new ways of doing your usual activities, but also experiencing new things in general. Theta waves, the brain waves that measure creativity and spirituality, can flow more prolifically when new and different scenarios are experienced. In order to harness the power of your theta waves, make it your business to absorb as much new information as you can. You’ll experience more creativity and clarity as well -- these things in and of themselves can skyrocket your psychic potential.
Remember that your brain is a muscle, and like all part of your body, needs exercise to function at its best. Here are a few more ideas to help you flex those mental muscles.
1. Meet new people. Talk to all sorts of new people, even if you believe that you may have nothing in common with them. Chances are that you’ll learn something interesting.
2. Travel. Feast your eyes on some new and unusual sights that you’ve never experienced.
3. Stimulate your palate with food that you’ve never tried before. A novel and exotic experience can be had on a plate right in front of you.
4. Listen to your instincts. Try to rise to the small challenges in life by way of your intuition or hunches. Trust yourself. You may just be right!
5. Chart a new course. Instead of going to work, school, or your favorite shopping area the same old way, try finding a new direction. Mixing up your routine will be freeing and creatively fruitful.
The development of your psychic abilities can be as natural as learning any new habits for your health. Just as the health of your physical body is important, so is the health of your mind. Each of these give you the skills to reach your highest capabilities, to forge ahead and to reach the fullest potential of your life. Cultivate your extrasensory abilities slowly and carefully, by just allowing yourself to experience each moment naturally through all of your senses. In this way, you will also gradually harness the power of that sixth sense as well.
2. Travel. Feast your eyes on some new and unusual sights that you’ve never experienced.
3. Stimulate your palate with food that you’ve never tried before. A novel and exotic experience can be had on a plate right in front of you.
4. Listen to your instincts. Try to rise to the small challenges in life by way of your intuition or hunches. Trust yourself. You may just be right!
5. Chart a new course. Instead of going to work, school, or your favorite shopping area the same old way, try finding a new direction. Mixing up your routine will be freeing and creatively fruitful.
The development of your psychic abilities can be as natural as learning any new habits for your health. Just as the health of your physical body is important, so is the health of your mind. Each of these give you the skills to reach your highest capabilities, to forge ahead and to reach the fullest potential of your life. Cultivate your extrasensory abilities slowly and carefully, by just allowing yourself to experience each moment naturally through all of your senses. In this way, you will also gradually harness the power of that sixth sense as well.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
More Rituals to Keep Negative Energy at Bay
In times of stress or grief, we are all particularly susceptible to negative energy. Here are a few ideas to help yourself manifest some forms of psychic protection. Try adding one (or more) of these to your favorite meditation rituals; they can help you "lock in" positivity and enable you to protect yourself from negative energy.
These were emailed to me from a friend
These were emailed to me from a friend
Meditation: Force Field of Light
Step One. Stand (or sit up) as straight and tall as you can possibly manage. Keep your arms down comfortably at your sides. Take deep, slow, cleansing breaths.
Step Two. Mentally scan your body for all tense or uncomfortable points, and release the tension in those parts. Make sure that every part of you feels relaxed and comfortable.
Step Three. Imagine that your body is surrounded by light. Visualize your body being outlined by a bright, shimmering blue or white light. The light is a strong barrier between you and any negativity that comes near you.
4. Continue to maintain this image and visualize a globe of brilliant white light above (but not touching) your head. The globe is inside of your bright blue aura.
5. Concentrate on this bright white globe so that it becomes brighter, glowing white like burning magnesium.
6. Keep both images of the bright blue aura and the brilliant white globe and mentally aspire to the highest standards of morality, good, and love that you can.
7. Next, feel the white globe showering you with glittering white light filled with silver sparkles. This white light should permeate your entire being, coursing vibrantly through you.
8. The outer shell of your aura should be an intense bright blue filled with the vibrant, sparkling white light. Concentrate on this complete image as long as you can, fully believing in its reality. Feel your outer auric shell as a hard, sharply defined blue as you feel blissful and alert.
9. As you close, let the image fade slowly while believing that it is not fading from reality.
Chakra Spin Protection
This powerful technique unites the chakras to create a shield fully embedded with all aspect of your will and energy. Begin by visualizing performing the Psychic Center Visualization as detailed in the Energy Techniques document. A quick rehash: Charge the crown chakra, and draw a line down to the 3rd eye chakra. Charge the 3rd eye before drawing a line to the throat. Charge and continue to the heart, charge this chakra and draw a line of white light to the solar plexus chakra. After charging the solar plexus you move to the sex chakra, charge it and then onto the root chakra. As mentioned before, this is an adaptation of the traditional chakra system to have a center between the two feet so draw one more line to the ground center and charge this area. Create two lines of light from this center that swoop to each side of you in an upward curve before connecting with the crown chakra above your head. Begin cycling your energy through the lines through breathing.
Instead of stopping at this point continue cycling but move your focus to the curved lines at your side. We want to move these two line simultaneously clockwise so that they being to spin around the body. Let them put of energy as they continue to move faster and faster until their light forms a solid wall of energy that surrounds you. Spin this wall of energy around you for a few moments. When you feel ready, let the image of the chakras fade from your mind, and let the spinning motion end, but hold onto the image of all the energy the chakras surrounded you with.
Burning Flame
The Burning Flame is best used in situations that may be dangerous or that you require a great amount of protection over a short period of time. If you are entering a place/meeting/situation with a terrible amount of negativity you can perform this technique. Some people visualize their shields as a fire surrounding them at all times which is fine, although the method presented here is geared toward an emergency situation or on a temporary basis since it uses high amounts of energy.
Stand perfectly upright with your legs together and your arms flat against your side. Go deep inside yourself to the center of your being. Approach all of this with a confident intensity, your mind focused on your need for protection. Find your center and know that in your center is an intense source of energy, the very energy that all your magical abilities come from. With your consciousness in this core of your being, create an eruption of energy within yourself. Like a volcano building up pressure, cause your energy to rise and expand from your center out. As the energy reaches the outside of your body have it burst into a blue flame that surrounds your body. The curved base of the flame should be at your feet and the tip of the flame above your head. The intense energy flame will burn any outside vibrations before they can reach you. This flame won't harm you physically since it's a spiritual flame, but it will stop any other spirit or energy from touching you. Once the flames surround you, try to keep part of your mind focused on it as you proceed through the situation you felt required extra protection. Imagine more energy fanning the flames stronger and higher as you exhale.
As with any of these techniques, practicing first in a safe place is highly recommended
Mummy Technique
The visualizing of specific shapes forming around your body piece by piece adds focus and resolve to your protection magic, and this is the basis of the mummy technique. Begin by creating the image of a ball of white light glowing just above your head, where the crown chakra or higher-self psychic center is located. Focus on the energy here, increasing its intensity as you focus on it. Visualize white light sweeping down from this powerful sphere in the shape of a wide ribbon that begins to wrap around your head. You may want to leave some space between the energy ribbons and your physical body, perhaps 3-4 inches. Have the ribbon continue to wrap around your head, overlapping itself and creating a solid sheet that surrounds your head in protective energy. Don't stop at the head though. Let the ribbon continue to spin around your shoulders, torso, hips, legs all the way down to the feet, making sure to cover every spot so that you are entirely and safely wrapped. When you work your way down to your feet have it wrap underneath them completing the blanket surrounding you. When you are completely wrapped, hold the image of what you just did in your mind for a few moments before opening your eyes. This exercise is a great way to improve your skills with energy manipulation while benefiting yourself.
Bubble Technique
The most basic technique for protecting oneself magically is to simply imagine yourself inside a ball of white light that turns away any energy before it can touch you. When you visualize this ball of light around you, you want to make sure it appears opaque and solid in your minds eye. This bubble should probably extend about a foot above your head, and at least 6 inches below your feet. It doesn't have to be a perfect sphere; just make it fit around your body in whatever shape seems most comfortable or appropriate. You want to enforce the energy in the areas above and below you to be just as strong as the area in front and behind you. Rest assured that even after you come out of your concentrated state, this bubble will move with you without problem. Any vibrations that touch it will simply pass over and around your shield like the wind moving over your car. In the rare circumstance that your shield comes up against someone else's, it will bend to compensate, but not break. Much like two balloons pressing together. You need to hold the image of an impenetrable force field in your mind for at least a good solid minute or two, before returning to your everyday life.
Step Two. Mentally scan your body for all tense or uncomfortable points, and release the tension in those parts. Make sure that every part of you feels relaxed and comfortable.
Step Three. Imagine that your body is surrounded by light. Visualize your body being outlined by a bright, shimmering blue or white light. The light is a strong barrier between you and any negativity that comes near you.
4. Continue to maintain this image and visualize a globe of brilliant white light above (but not touching) your head. The globe is inside of your bright blue aura.
5. Concentrate on this bright white globe so that it becomes brighter, glowing white like burning magnesium.
6. Keep both images of the bright blue aura and the brilliant white globe and mentally aspire to the highest standards of morality, good, and love that you can.
7. Next, feel the white globe showering you with glittering white light filled with silver sparkles. This white light should permeate your entire being, coursing vibrantly through you.
8. The outer shell of your aura should be an intense bright blue filled with the vibrant, sparkling white light. Concentrate on this complete image as long as you can, fully believing in its reality. Feel your outer auric shell as a hard, sharply defined blue as you feel blissful and alert.
9. As you close, let the image fade slowly while believing that it is not fading from reality.
Chakra Spin Protection
This powerful technique unites the chakras to create a shield fully embedded with all aspect of your will and energy. Begin by visualizing performing the Psychic Center Visualization as detailed in the Energy Techniques document. A quick rehash: Charge the crown chakra, and draw a line down to the 3rd eye chakra. Charge the 3rd eye before drawing a line to the throat. Charge and continue to the heart, charge this chakra and draw a line of white light to the solar plexus chakra. After charging the solar plexus you move to the sex chakra, charge it and then onto the root chakra. As mentioned before, this is an adaptation of the traditional chakra system to have a center between the two feet so draw one more line to the ground center and charge this area. Create two lines of light from this center that swoop to each side of you in an upward curve before connecting with the crown chakra above your head. Begin cycling your energy through the lines through breathing.
Instead of stopping at this point continue cycling but move your focus to the curved lines at your side. We want to move these two line simultaneously clockwise so that they being to spin around the body. Let them put of energy as they continue to move faster and faster until their light forms a solid wall of energy that surrounds you. Spin this wall of energy around you for a few moments. When you feel ready, let the image of the chakras fade from your mind, and let the spinning motion end, but hold onto the image of all the energy the chakras surrounded you with.
Burning Flame
The Burning Flame is best used in situations that may be dangerous or that you require a great amount of protection over a short period of time. If you are entering a place/meeting/situation with a terrible amount of negativity you can perform this technique. Some people visualize their shields as a fire surrounding them at all times which is fine, although the method presented here is geared toward an emergency situation or on a temporary basis since it uses high amounts of energy.
Stand perfectly upright with your legs together and your arms flat against your side. Go deep inside yourself to the center of your being. Approach all of this with a confident intensity, your mind focused on your need for protection. Find your center and know that in your center is an intense source of energy, the very energy that all your magical abilities come from. With your consciousness in this core of your being, create an eruption of energy within yourself. Like a volcano building up pressure, cause your energy to rise and expand from your center out. As the energy reaches the outside of your body have it burst into a blue flame that surrounds your body. The curved base of the flame should be at your feet and the tip of the flame above your head. The intense energy flame will burn any outside vibrations before they can reach you. This flame won't harm you physically since it's a spiritual flame, but it will stop any other spirit or energy from touching you. Once the flames surround you, try to keep part of your mind focused on it as you proceed through the situation you felt required extra protection. Imagine more energy fanning the flames stronger and higher as you exhale.
As with any of these techniques, practicing first in a safe place is highly recommended
Mummy Technique
The visualizing of specific shapes forming around your body piece by piece adds focus and resolve to your protection magic, and this is the basis of the mummy technique. Begin by creating the image of a ball of white light glowing just above your head, where the crown chakra or higher-self psychic center is located. Focus on the energy here, increasing its intensity as you focus on it. Visualize white light sweeping down from this powerful sphere in the shape of a wide ribbon that begins to wrap around your head. You may want to leave some space between the energy ribbons and your physical body, perhaps 3-4 inches. Have the ribbon continue to wrap around your head, overlapping itself and creating a solid sheet that surrounds your head in protective energy. Don't stop at the head though. Let the ribbon continue to spin around your shoulders, torso, hips, legs all the way down to the feet, making sure to cover every spot so that you are entirely and safely wrapped. When you work your way down to your feet have it wrap underneath them completing the blanket surrounding you. When you are completely wrapped, hold the image of what you just did in your mind for a few moments before opening your eyes. This exercise is a great way to improve your skills with energy manipulation while benefiting yourself.
Bubble Technique
The most basic technique for protecting oneself magically is to simply imagine yourself inside a ball of white light that turns away any energy before it can touch you. When you visualize this ball of light around you, you want to make sure it appears opaque and solid in your minds eye. This bubble should probably extend about a foot above your head, and at least 6 inches below your feet. It doesn't have to be a perfect sphere; just make it fit around your body in whatever shape seems most comfortable or appropriate. You want to enforce the energy in the areas above and below you to be just as strong as the area in front and behind you. Rest assured that even after you come out of your concentrated state, this bubble will move with you without problem. Any vibrations that touch it will simply pass over and around your shield like the wind moving over your car. In the rare circumstance that your shield comes up against someone else's, it will bend to compensate, but not break. Much like two balloons pressing together. You need to hold the image of an impenetrable force field in your mind for at least a good solid minute or two, before returning to your everyday life.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Your Personal Life Path
If, somehow, you steer yourself in the wrong direction, you will still be able to find a map to your destination, and to chart a new course for yourself. As long as you keep your focus, you will always be able to find a way toward personal fulfillment.
Success is a journey, not a destination. That is why it's so important to make each and every part of the process count toward that fulfillment. Having a positive attitude can be a tremendous help in moving your forward. Even when you're having trouble finding your way, keeping the right attitude will ensure that you're never lost. Instead, see yourself as a pioneer and a visionary. Those who come after you will learn from the path you've forged; because of your resolve to do things in a new and innovative way, you are changing the shapes of their own future maps.
When you come to a crossroads, use your instincts. Trusting yourself and your innate sense of what's right can guide you. Learn to trust your instincts and you can learn about new facets of yourself; from this, you can experience success in new and interesting ways. This can give you a tremendous sense of freedom!
If you miss an opportunity that comes along, don't despair. Know that there will be many others which come along the way, and you don't need to limit yourself, or waste time on regrets. Remember that you cannot go back, but you must go forward. Make the journey an exciting one. Once in awhile, remember to take the scenic route instead of the quickest and easiest way. And don't be afraid of taking a detour every now and again; these can enable you to find new and amazing things that you may otherwise not have seen.
You must also remember to be flexible. Even when some paths don't quite take you where you need to be, flexibility can enable you to prosper even when you don't always reach every goal along the way. It also helps you maintain the strength and resolve to keep going.
Think about how you might answer the following questions...
1. When the path before you becomes unclear, how can you continue?
2. What can you improve upon in order to increase your flexibility and openness to change?
3. How can you change your attitude in order to improve the quality of your journey?
Hopefully the answers to these questions will help you to advance along your own personal life path.
1. When the path before you becomes unclear, how can you continue?
2. What can you improve upon in order to increase your flexibility and openness to change?
3. How can you change your attitude in order to improve the quality of your journey?
Hopefully the answers to these questions will help you to advance along your own personal life path.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Cheaters Beware, We're Onto You
It is with this spirit that I present you with a new video designed to help you see the signs of whether or not your significant other is cheating. Many of these signs have been cited by relationship experts, and shared with me by friends and clients. As someone who has been in a relationship with an unfaithful partner, I can personally vouch for every one of these -- but remember, your mileage may vary. Every situation will have its own unique quantifiers, so remember to get proof before deciding to take the next steps.
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