Sample New Year Reading

Hi, I've had many people ask me, if the new year reading would be a good choice and of course in my opinion it is! Its hard to know what your getting so I decided to share my own personal New Year reading so you can get a sample of my work.

If you find that you want to empower your new year and move forward with some clear guidance, this is the perfect reading for you. It also makes a wonderful gift. I've had many people purchase these as gifts for others in the past. 

I have several different types of New Year readings but the example below will be the one I am focusing my work on for 2018.

      1.    the previous year in summary 6 OF WANDS

2.    What have you learned from the past year QUEEN OF SWORDS

3.    What you aspire to in the next twelve months 4 OF PENTACLES

4.    What empowers you in reaching your aspirations KING OF PENTACLES

5.    What may stand in the way of reaching your aspirations THE MAGICIAN

6.    Your relationships and emotions in the coming year PAGE OF CUPS

7.    Your career, work and finances HEART ACHE

8.    Your health and well-being 4 OF SWORDS

9.    Your spiritual energy and inner fulfilment 10 OF PENTACLES

10.  What you most need to focus on for the year ahead PAGE OF WANDS

11.  What will be your most important lesson in the coming year KING OF SWORDS

12.  Overall, where are you headed in the next twelve months THE HIEROPHANT

Let’s break it down…

            Despite the challenges and down ward turn of my luck this year , I grew very much. The 6 of wands shows me I came out victorious so these challenges did make me a failure but helped me grow, I succeeded despite my obstacles and challenges. The queen of swords has taught me that I can sometimes be a real bitch. I can be to straight forward, intense and come off in a really bad way when that is not my intention. My energy can be to intense and my biggest lesson this year was learning to recognize that and tone it down. I am still learning, this is not a lesson I have mastered yet, I am still learning how to be tactful with grace as shown with this Queen of Swords.

             I was raised with this mentality that there is not enough to go around. It happens when you grow up poor- the struggle really changes the way you see the world and my goal this year is to really be open to all the endless possibilities and not limit myself. The 4 of pentacles is what I call the stingy card. It’s a card that signifies that we hold too tightly to something because we are afraid we will lose it and my lesson this year is to throw myself out and allow the universe to bless me. I’ve limited myself somehow along the way and really shortened myself.

            To help me overcome this 4 of pentacles energy that I have, I am supported by the King of Pentacles. He proves to me there is enough and I will always have enough. I need not worry. As the universe will provide. It has not failed me so I have no reason to doubt it.  We are all powerful manifestors  but many of us get too scattered. The Magician shows me that I have to many tricks I’m trying to master and that I need to focus on one. I need to pick a tool of the trade and stick with that. This last year I really let my Tarot business go and it has always been a struggle for me, I plan to get back into my work with a bang because this is really where I want to dedicate my energy. This and my photography.

Areas of focus for 2018

            In Love: Relationship wise I need to focus more on myself.  When you’re a mother and wife its so easy to put everyone ahead of you. For me, this year is all about me. My children are older, where they don’t need me as much and as they get older, my husband is more hands on.  I want to spend more of my own time on me. Focusing on me. My marriage is at a stable place to where I can now do this.

            Career: Dentistry has been a huge page of my life these last 6 years. It has been number one priority. I put all my eggs in the dental basket because I was banking on a Promotion that didn’t come. Not because I didn’t deserve it, but because I came to the realization it’s not what I WANT. Dentistry has been what supports me so that I can pursue my true passions. In 2018 , I plan to let dentistry take a total back seat as I move full force into my spiritual work. Of course its work I love and it breaks my heart to put dentistry behind me but its time. This heart ache card does not signify a devasting lost, but it signifies my desire to move on to bigger and better things.  I wont be quitting just yet, but the door is closing on this chapter.  Financially, it’s just not enough to sustain me.

            Health and Well being: I spent so much of my energy this year working. Working, working and working. 2018 I will be cutting back. I need to. My desire to set onto a new path scares others and I think part of my dedication to my work has allowed me to give to much of myself. When all else falls apart, Cyndee comes to save the day – well my friends in 2018- that will be no more. Cyndee has a life and she is moving on.  

            Spiritually : 10 of pentacles shows me that my guides and spiritual team are ready to have me back in fullforce. Generations and generations of spiritual helpers are ready to help me achieve my goals in 2018 and its their time to help. 10 of pentacles brings me great spiritually prosperity. If you’ve enjoyed my work so far, you’re in for a real treat in 2018!

Moving into 2018

  The page of wands brings me lots of creative energy. This is my year to harness that energy! The page of wands is feisty, creative and full of energy. As I step into 2018 it’s her energy that will drive my success. She can also be scattered brain so I must remain focus and a dream board will help me achieve success and stay on track.

My lesson to learn this year is to engage in the power of the King of Swords. 2017 I struggled in allowing myself to be the Queen of swords. I ended this year realizing that I can be straight forward and get things down with out being a bitch. The king of swords is my lesson that I need to stick to my guns and get things done. No one will motivate me , I have to motivate myself. If I want to succeed in 2018 , I need to be Strict with my regime, Follow through and complete my task and don’t half ass. I need to cut the bull shit pretty much. I also need to be careful to not get so focused on my goals that I turn into a big giant asshole.

Overall, My 2018 energy is accompanied by the Hierophant. He arrives to show me that not only do I have a lot to learn, but I also have a lot to share and teach.  Don’t be stingy with my knowledge and always remember to have a slice of humble pie. He also reminds me to not venture into unknowns and stick with things that have worked for me in the past. 2018 is not a year for me to create new things, but to build upon that that I have created in the past. Stick to what you know, if there is nothing wrong with the formula, don’t change it. Revisiting the 4 of pentacles I can see that my mistakes in the past were due to my fears of not having enough. I won’t make that same mistake this year. I am thinking bigger and better this year because I KNOW I CAN.  The magician shows me that I am in control of my destiny and I have all the tools of the trade that I need to create my business. ( I’ve built a successful tarot business from absolutely nothing, and now I plan to take that formula and replicate it for my photography work)

Over all, I need to focus on 3 cards

1.    4 of Pentacles

2.    King of Pentacles

3.    The Hierophant

 I need to stop my limiting beliefs as shown with the 4 of pentacles. The king of pentacles give me relief as it shows me that I will always have more than enough. And the Hierophant shows me that 2018 is a year for me to get back to my spiritual work. 

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LEARNING TO MOURN

LEARNING TO MOURN

         EARLIER THIS MONTH I ATTENDED A FUNERAL FOR AN OLD FRIEND OF MINE. I HADN'T SEEN HER IN YEARS BUT WHEN I HEARD OF THE NEWS OF HER PASSING, I WAS COMPLETELY HEART BROKEN BECAUSE SHE WAS SUCH AN AMAZING PERSON.

        I'VE HAD MANY LOSSES THROUGH OUT THE YEARS AND DEATH IS NOTHING NEW. A FEW YEARS AGO I LOST MY BELOVED DOG REMY AND IT BROKE MY HEART TERRIBLY. SINCE THEN, I THINK I'VE BECOME NUMB TO DEATH AND THE PASSING OF LOVED ONES. THIS LOST OF MY FRIEND I THINK IN A WAY, BECAME A MOMENT IN MY LIFE WHERE AWAKENING HAPPENED.

           I STARTED TO REFLECT ON THE LOST OF FRIENDSHIPS I'VE HAD OVER THE YEARS AND IT MADE ME REALIZE HOW PRECIOUS EVERY INTERACTION IS. PEOPLE COME INTO OUR LIVES FOR A REASON AND THEY ARE MEANT TO BE THERE FOR US JUST AS MUCH AS WE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE THERE FOR THEM.

            I HADN'T SEEN MY FRIEND SINCE HIGH SCHOOL, WHICH WAS OVER A DECADE AGO AND YET WHEN THE NEWS OF  HER PASSING CAME TO MY EARS, I CRIED. I HAD TEARS OF SADNESS AT THE LOST OF SUCH A WONDERFUL SOUL AND THE GUILT OF ME LOOSING CONTACT WITH HER. I REALLY SHOULD OF REACH OUT AND MADE AT ATTEMPT ALL THESE YEARS.

        THE CRAZY PART IS I'VE HAD FAMILY MEMBERS PASS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS AND THOSE DIDN'T DEVASTATE ME. WHAT HAS CHANGED?

         I THINK I'M GROWING UP. I THINK WITH TIME AND EXPERIENCE AND LIFE, I'M LEARNING HOW VALUABLE EVERY MOMENT IS AND I'M LEARNING TO MOURN. I GREW UP IN A FAMILY WHERE WE DIDN'T DEAL WITH OUR EMOTIONS. WE SHUT THEM OFF AND WE MOVE ON, WE NEVER TALK ABOUT  IT. HAVING TWO YOUNG SOULS TO RAISE MYSELF, I WANT MY CHILDREN TO GROW UP EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY AND SO I'VE  BEEN WORKING ON MYSELF AND HELPING THEM LEARN COPING SKILLS SO THAT THEY BECOME GOOD HEALTHY, EMOTIONALLY FUNCTIONAL HUMAN BEINGS.

        LEARNING TO MOURN IS SOMETHING THAT HAS TO BE LEARNED,  WE AREN'T BORN WITH THIS INNATE SKILL ON HOW TO DEAL WITH DEATH, WE LEARN HOW TO COPE FROM OUR PARENTS, FRIENDS AND ENVIRONMENT. WHEN YOU DON'T LEARN THESE SKILLS AS A KID, YOU GROW UP EMOTIONALLY UNAVAILABLE.  IN MY OPINION , ITS UNHEALTHY BECAUSE YOU CAN'T PROCESS THE TRAUMA SO IT SITS AND FESTERS AND BECOMES BAD HABITS.

          THE TRAUMA THAT FORMS TURNS INTO BEHAVIORS THAT ARE UNWANTED. YOU DON'T KNOW IT RIGHT AT THAT MOMENT, BUT ALL THOSE BAD HABITS THAT YOU HAVE, ARE A ROOT OF SOMETHING DEEPER. AS I REALIZED THIS, IT MADE ME WANT TO CHANGE. I GOT TIRED OF BEING TIRED SO I MADE IT A GOAL  RECENTLY TO GO TO THE GYM. DURING MY WORK OUTS NOT ONLY AM I BURNING CALORIES AND ENERGY- IT BECOMES A WORKING MEDIATION FOR ME, I START TO WORK OUT OLD SHIT THAT IS FESTERING IN ME THAT I NEVER DEALT WITH.

MY LEARNING TO MOURN, HAS BEGAN MY PROCESS OF HEALING. 

The Magician is within us

The Magician is within us

                The Fool leaves home and journeys into the world of unknown, he carries all his belongings in a bag that is wrapped tightly. As he walks away he forgets what he is to do with these items. On his journey he comes across the Magician. The Magician reminds him that he has everything he needs to manifest his destiny and takes his bag and opens it up. He lays out 4 items before the fool, these are the four of elements that we use to manipulate energy and it’s how we create magic.

                With this wand you will create

                With this cup you follow your heart        

                With this sword you will speak with ambition and clarity

                With this pentacle you will have what you need

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                I read this story once upon a time, it’s a great story and it has stuck with me all these years. It taught me to look at the magician card in a position of power. The magician when it arrives, shows me that we are the masters of our own destiny and we can create what we will. This does not mean that we can sit back and wait for the universe to grant our wishes.  We are not victims or bystanders in life, but active participants. The Magician teaches us that we have to work for what we want, if we want to manifest, we must master our trade and learn to manipulate energy. In each and every single one of us lays the tools we need. 

Mind – Swords - AIR

Body – Pentacles - EARTH

Spirit- wands - FIRE

Soul- Cups - WATER

When you find yourself coming across the Magician in a reading, he arrives to remind you that you are on the right path. Whatever it is that you wish to manifest is within your reach. This does not mean you can relax and wait for the pieces to fall into place. The magician is a worker, he practices and applies what he knows to create “magic”, and he never stops.

He is diligent student, a master of his trade.

He is powerful as depicted with his pose, one hand pointing up to the universe, the other pointing down to the ground – the sign for “ as above and so below”  He is showing you that you can take the energy of the universe to empower yourself so you can manifest here on earth, in the same token, you are able to draw energy from the earth plane to create magic in the universe.  The infinity sign over his head reminds us that energy flows where energy goes.

When you look around this card, you can find that he is surrounded by flowers in full bloom. This shows you that your hard work will one day come to fruition.  If you find yourself doubting the process, just look at the flowers and remind yourself that everything takes time. In the fall you plant the seeds and come spring they will bloom. In between it is important that you water your garden and pull weeds so that you can have a wonderful garden come blooming time.  It takes work and time, you cannot rush the process. Just because you don’t see the final products of your hard work right now, doesn’t mean it will never come.

Be patience, the Magician is here to remind you that your goals, hopes and dreams are within your reach and a part of your destiny.

The magician is number 1. Numerologically  the number one signifies a new chapter, a brand new start and the energy of a leader.  Number one brings Success. The one energy is full of assertiveness and commanding. When you feel the power of the magician with in the seat of your soul, you feel this nudge that pushes you forward. It gives you that boost of confidence you need. It is here to empower you. 

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The Fool’s Journey

Every tarot reader has sometime in their learning has heard about the fools journey and how he starts his life by meeting different people and learning new lessons along the way – each of these events are depicted by the cards in the Major Arcana. My story today isn’t about how that story unfolds, if you’re interested in learning that story; that will be a topic for another day.

                Today is about how my experiences over a decade have unfolded the Fool in me and how I see the fool today. The journey and its revelations have evolved for me with time, practice and application. The more I work with the fool, the more I find myself learning. It never truly ends- the growth of learning. So how did I see the fool in my earlier years? When I first started learning tarot this card was very basic for me- “ It foretells a new journey, a new chapter, a new start. “ Over a decade later, now when I see the fool, I see possibilities, I see choices, I see the message to have faith.

To the core of this card :

-          Childhood like innocence- This energy is of one who has not been tainted by life’s hardship.  Those who pull this card will find that despite what is happening in their lives, they have faith that everything will be ok- they don’t expect bad things. Even if life is rough, there is this part of them that just feels “ it will be ok, tomorrow is a new day.”

-          Optimism- this card brings optimism. We are full of life and full of creative energy. We are excited and happy as can be. Whatever the situation is that brings about this reading is a positive one as it shows we have great energy. Life’s cup is half full.

-          Be open, Have faith- look at his body language- see how he opens his arms to the world as if to say “ HELLO WORLD!”

-          That little dog – what is he doing and why is he there? Is he joyous and excited to tread this journey with the fool? Or is he trying to warn the fool to watch where he is going because he is about to walk off a cliff? The dog is a symbol of our egos – it can either be a voice of reason or he can be our fears barking. How can you tell which one? How does it make you feel when you focus on this dog? Does he feel friendly, or scared?

-          Bright Yellow Card- Enlightenment, Optimism and Hope. I work a lot with the chakras and for me, this card reminds of the Solar Plexus- the seat of our power. To me, this is a very powerful card simply due to the sheer fact that there is so much energy- it’s as if to say “the fool may be foolish because he has much to learn but he is very powerful.

This card reminds me at the start of my tarot journey. I knew nothing. I remember thinking “my god, how will I ever learn all 78 cards?” Despite my fears and doubt I continued my studies. This card reminds me of how I had so much to learn. Over a decade ago I was foolish indeed. My understanding and interpretation of the tarot is very different today- it is much more evolved. I truly believe that the knowledge has always been there and I just had to take that leap of faith and jump off a cliff to expand my horizon. I took this power that was with in me, it’s within us all, and I took a leap of faith. I made a choice. The fool reminds us that we can choose to walk the path and focus on opening our arms to the great things out there or we can live in fear and do nothing.  Yes there are dangers ahead, we may walk off a cliff, but so what! Who knows what is on the other side?

How can this fool apply to you?

I believe everything happens for a reason and if you’re reading this now, you’re probably being called to evaluate your life- use the fool to help you proceed.  There are no accidents or coincidences.  See this card as opening a door to new opportunities and experiences. It arrives to signify that we are about to embark on a new journey or if you’re feeling stuck, it is encouraging you to have faith, leave what you know behind and start a new path.

                 

How to apply the power of the FOOL:

                This card reminds you that you are a powerful being and that you can control your life. Life doesn’t happen to you- you make it happen. By being proactive and making conscious choices to lead the life you want to live, you are tapping into the power of this card. The fool enters the world full of life and optimism. He doesn’t allow fear to hold him back, he just trust that the path is correct and he keeps going, even if he falls off a cliff he cannot see. The fool’s energy brings you opportunities and possibilities. Look how he opens his arms; SKIES THE LIMIT.

 His message for you “have faith and trust the journey or live in fear, the choice is yours”

Heed the Fools warning:

                Do things that feel good, don’t make choices out of fear. If it doesn’t feel good, don’t do it.  Cautioned yourself against your own arrogance, and don’t do things that are irresponsible.

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" Have faith and trust the journey

or Live in fear

the choice is yours" 

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Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse

August 21 2017

                Tomorrow is a very exciting day, it’s the first time in 38 years that we will be able to experience a total Solar eclipse. If you are ruled by the water (birth signs Scorpio, Pisces and Cancers) you may experience these shifts in energy the most. What most of you may not realize is that this Solar Eclipse will be happening during a new moon.  A new moon is a wonderful time to set some goals, with this one being on a Total Solar Eclipse- Don’t delay yourself. Set some powerful intentions and goals.

                As some of you may have noticed, chaos and upheaval seem to be prevalent now, but please, don’t let this negative energy discourage you from seeing the positive in everything and shining your own light. We cannot match negativity with more negativity. If you wish to change the world, it must start with you. As the next few months start to unfold, you may notice many challenges will seem to just land at your feet.  The Solar eclipse can bring chaos and change.  But this does not mean you are powerless, to be forewarned is to be prepared.

                Some things to remember:

                a. 2017 numerological is a #1 year. With this comes many new changes, a brand new start and total shift in energy. We are starting a new chapter.  We have already seen this significant change in the change of presidency for the US.  

                b. -Eclipse are rare- why? It only happens when the Sun, Moon and Earth are all aligned. Doesn’t happen very often. Usually 4-7 times a year we will experience a partial or annular eclipse. A total eclipse is even rarer, once in a life time.

 (Tomorrow we all get to experience a TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE- these are rare and are the kings of eclipses. The last one was in 1979)

LUNAR ECLIPSE happens when the earth is in the center and the sun and moon are on opposite sides, these happen at night.

 SOLAR ECLIPSE happens when the moon is between the sun and earth. Spiritually, eclipses are SUPER POWERFUL. The energy is amplified. Don’t let this precious time go to waste.

c. Total Eclipse lands on a new moon Aug 21,2017.  What this means for you? Plant those precious seeds you wish to see come to fruit. Hopes, wishes and dreams are within reach if you believe! New moons are the perfect times to set intentions, goals and make a plan. Today is a the perfect day for you to write your story- how do you wish for your life to unfold these 6months? 

Some tips to re-focus your energy

With this super charged New moon/ Solar Eclipse arriving Monday, I wanted to share with you all some tips to help you shift your energy and make some healthy changes today for a happier you. Happiness is a choice and we all have the right to it, but we must accept that we are worthy and in control of it. It is not handed to us on a silver platter from the universe because we did a good deed. It is ours to take and it is our CHOICE. 

We must actively pursue happiness.         

1.       How do you perceive your reality? If you want something- Go get it! Nothing is standing in your way but yourself. We create our reality. If we perceive the glass half full or half empty- that is all on us. Not anyone else. If you think you can’t do something or you often use excuses such as “ I can’t, I never, It never happens for me, I am so unlucky, it doesn’t work, ect”   Come to terms with this and accept this part of your reality so you can make healthy changes. How you perceive your reality is what will come to be. Don’t think you can’t, THINK YOU WILL.

2.       What you say becomes your truth. Words are powerful, how you speak to others and to yourself will say a lot about your character. Be aware of how you speak and how others speak to you. Don’t allow others negativity to affect your own verbage. Ever notice when you hang out with people who cuss, you in turn will cuss? Or ever walk into a room where a group of people gossip? Use positive phrases and fill your life with positive quotes.

    3.       Re-write your story. We all have the power to control our destiny. It all begins with a choice. If you are unhappy with the current chapter, use this powerful solar eclipse to re-write your story. Forget about the past and what has happened or what was done. Move forward- how do you wish for your life to be in the next coming months.

    4.       Be amongst those who inspire you. You want to fill your life with people who inspire you. Have friends that elevate you. Be with family that are successful and high achievers and hang out with co-workers who are leaders. Who you allow in your personal space is a reflection on what your reality is. Birds of a feather, flock together.

If you have nothing but negativity and low achievers in your life, you will have a very hard time manifesting a better life, because I will be honest, people can and will weigh us down if we are not careful. I don’t mean you need to eliminate people from your life, but decrease your exposure to them. We all have family that is draining and of course you love them unconditionally but you don’t need to be with them all the time. Set healthy boundaries. If you don’t have a large social group, fill your life with positive role models.

5.       Change your routine- Live a little

This is the fun part. HAVE FUN. Do something different! Stop going to the same coffee shop, at the same time, every day. Live a little. Do something new. Let the universe guide you and wander. Those who get lost will find themselves.

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Message of the week:

Message of the week:

Take a few minutes to get grounded. Take a few deep cleansing breaths and ask your guides what will be a great message you need to hear that will help you finish up your week. This message is for this upcoming weekend. Pick a card when your ready. 

1.       Emperor  Card – This card shows me you will benefit greatly by getting some things done this weekend. Mark off those to-do box’s you’ve been putting off. This weekend is not a weekend to relax or procrastinate. It’s a day to get to work! Do what you need to do. You can relax and have fun later, but use this pivotal moment in time to get to business and start doing those things you’ve been telling yourself you will do when you have more time.

2.       The Nine of Cups: CONGRATULATIONS! This is such a wonderful card you’ve chosen.  You’ve planted some great seeds and you’re going to get what you set out to get. This weekend, have fun, enjoy yourself and just trust that the universe is working vigorously to move things around for you. Today is a day to just LOVE LIFE. Be GRATEFUL and HAVE FUN.

3.       King of Earth:  Accept the opportunities presented to you this weekend with grace. Smile and say thank you. If someone invites you out to dinner, get out of your own rut and have dinner. The king of earth is a grounding card. It’s a card of support. The universe will bring people into your life this weekend that are here to support you. You may not feel like it but just trust that if they weren’t for you, they wouldn’t be here.

4.       Eight of Air : We all have ups and sometimes more downs. This card shows me that you have the potential to spend your weekend dwelling on the negative.  And I just want to tell you, that’s its ok! It’s ok to have a bad day. It’s ok to stay home this weekend and fume and get angry! Allow yourself permission to be who you need to be anger and frustration and all. But…… The secret here is to allow yourself to be negative this weekend and then let it go. Lock yourself up, scream and yell, CRY. Journal, Vent. Do what you need to do to get all that negative pent up energy out! Come Monday morning, Let it go. Smile, Laugh and be happy. We’re all human, we all have a vast vessel of emotions and it’s important we feel every inch of that vessel and not be guilty about it. There is nothing wrong with having a  bad day, it happens. The secret is letting yourself have a bad day and then let go.

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Journey to a more Zenful life

                     2016 was a year where I learned how to be more present in my life. I really struggled for a moment in time where I was resentful, angry and had a  hard time of letting go of the past.  I struggled hard with a few coworkers, it ultimately taught me that if people are destined to be in our lives, they will stay. If they aren’t or if they complete their purpose, they will move on. That meant that every challenge I was faced with, I accepted it.

            My year came to end with a boss who was retiring, a coworker who threw me under the bus and accused me of things that she was actually guilty of and a different coworker who I had been struggling with for a very long time , we finally had a blow up.  A lot of these events that had unfolded left me feeling very angry and victimized. With my boss retiring, I felt like I really had no one in my corner and I was ready to call it quits and throw in the towel.

My angels gently kept telling me, “don’t quit, just let go.”

 This became a reminder for me each and every day, to just surrender. Let it go. If something upset me, I became aware and then I repeated my mantra “ just let go.” When past resentments came up, again, I practiced breathing and told myself “ Let go” It wasn’t easy, The process was a struggle but I am still here at this job today and I am much happier today.

 ( Oh yes, one of the coworkers has given notice shortly after and is no longer with us. As a thank you for being my greatest obstacle and challenge, I even gave her a going away gift )

How? I learned to stay in the present and I now have mastered the art of “letting shit go”

Today, Instead of struggling and getting upset, I remind myself, If it doesn’t work, let it go. I always ask myself, “ do I speak up? Or do I let it go?” How I decide which of the later I will do, is how it makes me feel. If one option leaves me feeling upset , I don’t do it. I totally follow the subtle emotions that guide me on a daily basis now. I don’t ignore them anymore and I sure as hell don’t allow myself to go home angry and upset because the work day is draining.

             I learned that I cannot control what goes on in the outside world. I can’t control how others are going to react. I learned that I cannot take others insecurities and frustrations on as my on.  And I learned the greatest lesson of them all, when someone puts a target on my back, it’s not because of anything I DID. The other person has their own issues and their own karma and my job is to just let that shit go. If I acknowledge their hatred towards me, I give them my power and life is too short for me to get upset, so let that shit go.  I’ve learned to accept to move on and if they don’t like me, that’s their problem. I live the golden rule and I treat others as I wish to be treated. I do my best to not send out any negative “Bullets” (thoughts) because I understand the repercussions.

         

           If you walk away with anything today, it is that- do not send out negative bullets.  People who wish you harm, that is their karma. Let it go. If you become aware of this, they cannot penetrate your aura. Their bad energy will return to them. You do not need to do anything in return. Let the universe handle it. This eye for an eye thing will only make the world go blind. I know it’s really hard, when you’ve been attacked to not want to retaliate or have some sense of justice but I promise you, the greater your struggle with this lesson, the bigger your reward will be when you overcome it. I never knew how much I struggled with this injustice until I had to face with it over half a year. This frustration and anger brewed with in me for so long that finally day, I just blew my gasket. I totally lost it. Part of me was so embarrassed that I had given so much of my energy to this drama and another part of me was really sadden and depressed that I had let my power go.  I woke up one day and decided I didn’t want to feel this way anymore and my story changed. The result of that journey is what you are reading now.

How we trap ourselves

Resentment: This is the key ingredient to unhappiness. This is the first step to unwillingness. Unwilling to accept what is, Unwillingness to make necessary changes, Unwillingness to accept our own actions.  Resentment contaminates who we are on a soul level. It prevents us from moving forward and letting go, it keeps us stuck.  When we live with resentment, it prevents us from being in the present moment and enjoy what is right in front of us.

If you find you have emotions of anger and hostility, the root cause could be in the past which is the home of resentment.

Complaining: This is playing the victim card. Don’t do it. If you hang out with people who like to complain, I suggest you start keeping your distance because their negativity will drain you.  Complaining drains you of your power. It gives away your ability to manifest a better outcome. Complaining will trap you, you will become stuck. Don’t do it.  Learn to avoid it all cost, your soul will thank you later.  When we complain, we are resisting what is. We are not accepting what the universe has handed us. We are not empowered to overcome obstacles designed to empower us.

Stress:  Stress arrives when we worry to much about the future. We don’t stop to appreciate the present moment, we are stuck in the now, but our minds are stuck in the future. This creates un necessary stress. When you focus on where you are RIGHT NOW, you can not stress. 

Anxiety: This is the fear of the unknown. Again, worrying about what hasn’t happened, thinking about what can happen. This causes so much anxiety because there are so many possibilities. Stop. Anxiety stems from our minds wanting to be in the future but our physical body is still in the present.  We are attempting to jump time, but we can’t – this causes our mind and body tension known as ANXIETY. Anxiety prevents us from living because we are trying to focus on the future. This creates unhappiness. Our souls is designed to live in the now, being present, Enjoying the moment. If you have anxiety, practice the mantra  “Carpe Diem” which translates to seize the day. Stop and smell the roses, become present and appreciate what is.

How I overcame these obstacles and started living a more Zenful Life

Let go of the past

My biggest challenge and greatest lesson for 2016, I learned, was I was very unforgiving. I have a memory of an elephant. If you burn me once, that’s it, I never forget.  This was my biggest obstacle. Learning to accept the problem as it is and not returning to what was.  My advice here is don’t try to relive the past or rationalize it. That was yesterday, let it go. Today is a new day.  Accept who you are right now and be you. Be present. Treat today as a brand new day and address the issue as it is.

DON’T GO IN CIRCLES WITH THE PAST.

Ego traps us into yesterday, It loses its power when we are present. Being present is uncomfortable for the ego, its quiet, its lonely but it is so healing. When we learn to quiet the ego, we learn what true inner peace is. It is a gift.

Surrender

Let go of control and just surrender. When you feel out of control or your full anxiety, surrender. Accept what you feel and just let yourself bath in it. If you’re angry, feel angry. If you’re sad feel sad. Accept what you’re feeling and let your body just be. Learn to surrender, when the outside world is bursting out of control, the only way for your internal environment to remain calm is to surrender.  

How do we surrender? “ let that shit go” Anything that makes you frustrated or uncomfortable, let that shit go. It is not running away from your problems, it’s allowing the universe to unfold as it should.

          It’s ok to be upset, It’s ok to be lazy, It’s ok to lack motivation. The secret is that once you allow yourself to accept these emotions ( surrender) , you will soon be able to come out of it. It’s when we deny it, that we make ourselves feel bad for doing it.  We turn this negative emotion into resentment and we start to play the blame game.

                    Learn to surrender yourself. Your true power lies in learning to let that shit go.

       After a hard day at work, It was really hard for me to let shit go, I would lay in bed , not wanting to do anything, telling myself, I need to get up and do something because I was ashamed that I let work drain me so much.  What I learned from this internal battle was that the more I felt bad for feeling how I felt, the more drained I felt. I never allowed myself to just sit and be angry.  I didn’t allow myself to have a good cry because I felt weak. But to be honest, it is so empowering to sit with the discomfort and just be.  When I let myself be angry,  sad or depressed, my soul found its power. I didn’t like how it made me feel, so I decided in those moments,

 “ I’m going to make a change, One day I got tired of feeling that way so I changed”

Final words of wisdom

Awareness of us not being present is a huge step. Feeling every emotion at the current moment is very empowering. Don’t run or hide. Don’t try to find distractions in alcohol, drugs, sex or any other activity hoping to numb the discomfort.  Challenges are designed to awaken us. If we don’t heed the calling, we go into a deeper sleep. Denial, Depression, Unhappiness are signs of denial.

By being conscious and present, we grow in power. Tapping into how you feel presently and allowing yourself to bath in it, creates magic. 

We can only learn the lessons we need to empower us in the present. 

Don’t live in yesterday or wait for tomorrow.

Learn to live today and be present.

 If anything rocks your calmness, let that shit go.

Bath in the discomfort and welcome the blessing. 

Want to read more? Check out my article from 2014 to gain  6 helpful tips to help you on your journey towards more peacefulness. 

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Our Spiritual Highway - The Crown Chakra

Crown Chakra

I began opening my crown chakra in 2014 and during this period  I had the greatest amount of growth and through its inspiration- I launched Tarot by Cyndee. It wasn’t something that happened over night, it did take a few months and for others I have heard it can happen over night and some it took years.  For me,  it was a matter of when I was ready. I would start to open, and odd things began to happen that terrified me and I shut back down.  During these scary moments for me, I was slowly introduced to Arch Angel Zadkiel, he would come to me during my meditations but I had no idea who he was at that time. The more he came around, the more I began to recognize his energy.

            Our crown chakra is our connection to source. I was able to open this chakra many years ago through some interesting techniques that I will teach you later on this blog.  When it is open and balanced we are compassionate, non-judgmental and free of negativity.  We are in tuned with the universe so we feel its divine connection and trust its course. Those who are spiritually connected will often say “ I trust the process” because they understand there is a higher power at play and in every experience there is a reason.

            The Crown Chakra floats above our heads, Some people have this misconception that its laying on top of our heads.  If you ever see me talk about the crown chakra, it’s rare that I ever touch the top of my head, it’s usually waving about 2-3 inches above where it’s floating.  It is beautiful in color, it’s this pretty iridescent purple with sparkles of clear gold.  It can be quite large, it’s like a big lotus flower with petals that bloom over the size of your head and creates this lotus crown.  Of all the chakras, this is the only that I have seen as a “true flower”

A Closed Crown Chakra:

            About the size of a tangerine, it will ball up into a small ball.  It becomes this dark solid purple ball. It does not move. It just sits there.  How to identify a closed Crown Chakra

-Close minded: You are not open to others opinions or have a hard time understanding others point of view.   You get what some call “ tunnel vision” its your way or now way.

-Obnoxious personality, You know every thing, your always right and you can never be wrong. Its other people and not you.

-Depression – a closed connection to spirit leaves us feeling alone.

-Head aches – that ball of energy tenses to stay closed when it truth it needs to be open, this force that keeps it closed causes migraines and headaches.  Headaches in the back of the neck and on top of your head or your temples are signs.

-Materialism is a great sign that the chakra is closed. Those who are concerned with earthly items are not centered.  There is something lacking in their hearts so they try to fill the void with “ things” They don’t have the connection to source that gives them meaning, so they try to find that connection by buying things.  IT’T OK TO WANT TO HAVE THINGS AS LONG AS YOU HAVE A WELL BALANCED LIFE.  IF YOU WORK HARD, REMEMBER TO PLAY EVEN HARDER. WE AREN’T HERE TO WORK OURSELVES TO DEATH.

An Open Crown Chakra

-          Your head feels light and airy.  Your thoughts are clear and your memory is phenomenal!  People will often comment on how great your memory is. Children with wonderful memory retention is because their crown chakras are nice and open.

-           Intelligence is also a sign of an open chakra – where do you think all that knowledge comes from? The universe of course!

-          Trust in the process. There is this unwavering trust that it will all be ok.

-          Lack  of worry – not to say that we don’t worry, but for those who have an open crown chakra, their intensity of worry will be less. Yes it’s a concern but its not so big that they lose sleep, this is because they have this trust that this is all about the process and it will be ok.

-          Lack of judgement – again, there is a trust factor. You may not like what someone is doing, but you trust that this is THEIR PROCESS.

-          Chakra will be open and rotating. The chakra will bloom and its petals will expand and open. In the center of the bloom will be a crystal that is very clear and shiny. This is the location for the energy of the PITUATARY GLAND.  (THE PINEAL GLAND which is different- Is connected to the third eye chakra. ) The Pituitary gland is called the “ Master Gland” and is the controller of all things in the body.  ( didn’t know that did you!)

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How to balance your chakra:

I discovered this process while working with Arch Angel Zadkiel. Many of you will who work with St.Germain, this is naturally your angel at birth.  These two wonderful spiritual entities work with what we call the “ Violet Flame” More about this another time.

           Zadkiel is the angel of the “7^th ray” – the 7^th chakra. When working with him, you will find you will have great memory. He helps us develop confidence and form healthy relationships- he gives us the confidence to trust.  When you are ready to open your 7^th chakra, he will help you “attune” using meditation.  Some of you will notice during your meditations that I will mention below, that you will feel surrounded in “purple” or your bathing in purple.  Zadkiel will engulf us during our meditation, just like Michael shields us in his blue light for protection,  in “ Violet Flame” that will transmute the energy in our auras.  He has taught me the only way to open your 7^th chakra is through meditation.

A. Meditation:  The crown chakra is a quiet chakra. Its energy is charged during periods of stillness and quiet.  And I mean, complete rest. Sitting still and being still.

B. -Binaural Beats :  specific sounds will help you get into a trance and relax your mind so you can enter a meditative state that will allow you to tap into the chakras for heightened abilities.  I use to listen to specific sounds that you can find on youtube.com I would follow the guidance of my guides and asked them what type of meditation do I need today.  I advise you all to do the same, go with where you are being pulled because some of you will need more of one then the other. 

 C. Crystals : I love crystals and I work with them all the time, but when it came time to focus on my crown chakra I specifically used

1. Moonstone a stone of intuition and insight,

2. Rainbow Fluorite – helps us calm the chatter so we can meditate , it also encourages development of psychic abilities.

3. Amethyst + Selenite  - Amethyst is a wonderful healer and will protect you from unwanted energies. This is a wonderful crystal for spiritual development on any level. Selenite is one of my favorites! It is a wonderful crystal that helps your draw a bridge that connects you to the angelic realm. I love this combination because its both soothing and relieving. When in meditation, this magical combination just takes all my stress and worries away.

           My regime once upon a time ( once its activated, you don’t need to redo the full steps, from time to time you will need “re-freshers”)  5 am Quiet Meditation 15 minutes before my day starts.  I eventually worked my way up to 30 minutes of quiet meditation. I would hold my crystals during this time.

           Evenings- I would ask my guide: Listen to 20 – 30 minutes of either

a.      Beta Wave Binural Beat :  This helps destress, and relaxes so you can enter a meditative state

b.      Theta Wave Binural Beat: this is a trance like sound that will help pull you into a deep meditation. Shaman’s and Buddhist often use this wave length during their meditative trances.

           Between alternating of the two, this is how I began my process of opening my crown chakra. The crowns chakra as I mentioned, closed is a tight ball. The Pituitary gland is in the center of this ball. During quiet meditation I was building roads and paths to connect to the universe, my spiritual guides where my taxi drivers.  When I was ready, My spiritual guides would show me which roads to take, the Beta or Theta waves. During this binaural wave meditations something really fascinating happened – I started to feel pressure in my head, this was my chakra expanding and releasing tension. I later on began to feel and hear “crackling noises” this was my chakra 1. Opening and 2. The pituitary gland shedding its protective layer.

And that my friends is how I opened my crown chakra. I also want to note, that you cannot run ahead and skip to your crown chakra.  As I mentioned, the Pituitary gland is the Master Gland. In order to open it, you must balance all your other chakras. If you decide to run head and skip the others, you may find yourself years later, still working on your crown chakra. 

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