Oracle Aileens' Psychic Wisdom

Herbs aren't just for cooking..

2010-11-15T07:45:00.000+11:00

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Herbs have been known for centuries to have unique properties.

Believers in the metaphysical sciences use herbs to bless homes and ceremonies, and to attractive positive energies of fortune, money, and love. More routine uses of herbs are for healing and comforting the sick.

When considering any herbal remedy, it is important to do your research.

Saint John’s Wort, for example, is often used in a tea to cure depression and to attract love.

Calmus root is frequently used by magical practitioners who feel to need to control a specific situation, or to protect a circumstance from negative influence.

When using herbs in magic, it important to consider those who are using western medicines.

To continue our example, Saint John’s Wort is a wonderful herb used in many magical practices. But for those on strong western medications, this gentle plant can cause complications.

If you are using, or considering using, herbs as part of your spiritual or magical practice, it is essential to consult a skilled horologist and learn about their magical properties as an apprentice to a mentor.

Quick Astrology Explanation

2010-11-08T14:31:00.000+11:00

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The science of the stars, astrology, has been arecognized metaphysical science for thousands of years.

Astrology is the studyof patterns and celestial relationships – of the movement of planets, the dateof our birth, and how to use that knowledge to enhance our lives and spiritualgrowth.

Wise people of all cultures and times have seen the divine in thestars, and recognized their importance when selecting dates for importantevents and understanding the future.

Today, the wisdom of astrology remains avital science and discipline.

When you have your natal/birth chart mapped, you findthat each of the planets has meaning, which is augmented by their relationshipat the moment of your birth.

A skilled astrologer will be able to help youunderstand how these relationships influences how you react with lovers,bosses, friends, and family.

If you haven’t had your chart read, now is thetime. Find out what the stars have to say to you!

Dream Interpretation and History

2010-11-01T10:42:00.000+11:00

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Dreams have fascinated people for thousands of years.

Ancient Egyptians analyzed their dreams, and believed that dreams held clues about how to heal a sick person. Dream analysis reached heights in popularity during the Victorian times, when dream experts of every kind analyzed dreams to diagnose work, relationship, health and many other problems.

Famed psychic Edgar Casey is said to have visited patients in his dreams and healed them, and Sigmund Freud saw dreams as a way a to cure mental illness.

Today there are as many different ideas about dreams as they are kinds of dreams.

Some people use their dreams to analyze their past, present, and future lives. Others see their dreams in terms of archetypes. Still others believe that their deceased loved ones communicate to them through dreams.
So what do dreams really mean? If you fall in a dream, does it mean you are going to die? Can a dream predict the future?

No one knows for sure, but many dreamers use dream journaling to develop their intuition and personal insight. Writing down dreams as soon as you wake can help you understand your life better.

Try it:

Each night for two weeks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and tobacco which can interfere with your sleep.
Every morning as soon as you wake, write down what you remember of the night before.
Your clear intuition will speak to you in a way you have never before experienced.

Mediumship in a nutshell

2010-10-25T09:29:00.000+11:00

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A Medium is a person with a special gift, who can connect with beings whose physical bodies have died.

Mediums communicate with spirits in different ways.

Some can see spirits, others hear, and some sense their presence and feelings.

Some spirits communicate through mediums in trances, when the spirit enters the medium’s body and speaks.

Others communicate through the medium while the medium is conscious, which is the most common type of mediumship.

We all have at least some ability to practice mediumship.

Have you ever felt the presence of a departed loved one, perhaps in a time of crisis? Or felt that presence during a joyous experience?

You are being a medium for that spirit.

By continuing your spiritual practice, you will become even more open to these experiences, and feel the connection between this life and the next.

Who's that looking over my shoulder?

2010-10-18T09:41:00.000+11:00

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We are all born with an innate spiritualsense of direction, a desire to grow toward the light.

But as we get older, thedaily responsibilities of work, family, and other obligations can blur thatsense.

We need the help of an enlightened spiritual guide to help us moveforwards in our spiritual and psychic growth.

A spiritual guide is anenlightened being that watches, teaches, and helps you in your psychic growth.

They have been known to appear as angels, aliens, light, even the cool breezethat kisses your skin at the beach.

These beings may communicate with youtelepathically, or through archetypes and imagery.

Some people communicate withtheir guides in dreams or meditation.

With practice, youcan learn to communicate with your guide in your own unique way.

Soundsdifficult- Here's something you can do which is quick and simple:

*Right now, imagine your heart and spirit open to your guide.

*Inviteyour guide into your life and be open to the feelings of change.

*You know they are around if you feel tingling around your body- feel the sense of calmness and also feel like the weight of the world has left you for that moment in time when you connected.

What are you waiting for? Your guides are waiting to help.

Importance of Grounding your Energy

2010-10-11T15:21:00.000+11:00

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How do you prepare for your day?

If you are like most of us, you wash, make the bed, feed the pets, and dress for work.

Another essential task you should add to your list is grounding your energy.

When you ground your energy, you connect yourself to the spirit of life that runs through all of us.

When we are not grounded we’re more likely to be absent minded. Do you often misplace your cell phone or keys? Procrastinate? Get frustrated? Then you are not grounded.

Grounding helps you with your tasks throughout the day because it focuses your mind. Grounding also invites the universal spiritual energy to flow freely through your heart and spirit, and will facilitate your spiritual growth...

Fortunately, it’s easy to add a simple exercise to your daily routine to ground yourself. Tomorrow morning, try the following exercise. If you find yourself becoming forgetful or frustrated throughout the day, repeat the exercise.

Sit in a comfortable chair in a quiet place and close your eyes.
If that isn’t possible, imagine that you are in a peaceful, beautiful place, perhaps a forest or on a sandy beach.
Next, imagine a warm shaft of golden love moving from the sky into the top of your head.
The light fills your mind. Imagine the light moving downwards through your body, with as much detail as possible.
The light fills your throat, your chest, moves down your arms.
The light continues through each of your chakras, filling your body down to your feet.
The light moves through your body, deep into the earth, connecting with water and rich earth.
Sit with these thoughts for a few minutes.
Open your eyes, knowing that you are connected to spirit and earth.

This exercise will bring your energy, thoughts, and feelings into balance and harmony. You’ll be refreshed, and see an immediate improvement in your day.

Importance of Gratitude

2010-10-03T19:22:00.000+11:00

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Weeds.
Electric bills.
Dirty laundry.
Kids needing help with their math.
So many daily obligations.
It’s easy to forget about gratitude in our daily routine.

But what really is gratitude? Is it something that we use to make a list of our blessings, or something we feel when we go on vacation?

It isn’t always easy to remember gratitude, but it is possible, and essential. Those weeds? They are a blessing, if you have weeds, then you have a garden. You can help life grow. Electric bills? You have a home with light, and heat. Dirty laundry? You have clothes to wear. Kids? The blessing of having a family.

Gratitude is a matter of perspective. How you view your daily life is a wonderful way to develop contentment and happiness. I’ve worked to develop gratitude as a habit.

At night when I review my day, I try to go to sleep with gratitude when I recall my day. Embracing gratitude as a habit has helped me keep my life in perspective.

The more you focus on the good in your life and consciously feel gratitude for life, the more you will see that you are a positive force in your own life and in your loved one’s lives. This habit has made me a stronger, happier, human being.

Next week, make a dairy every night. List the events of the day, and what you can feel gratitude for in every one. By the end of the week, you will notice that you feel less stress. You’ll feel stronger, and those annoying problems? Less annoying.

Give it a try.

Balance me out!! Benefits of Colour Therapy

2010-09-30T15:38:00.000+10:00

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Colour Therapy is a modality which utilises colour in an effort to affect our health. It is classified as a vibration healing modality and has been around for thousands of years.

Colour therapy is also known under other names- light therapy, colour healing, chromo therapy are all used synonymously around the world.

Our chakras which form the foundation of our etheric body are based on colour. By using colour therapy we are able to target hotspots within our body and stabilise out any imbalanced energy within ourselves- optimum wellness and holistic balance is the main aim of the result.

You can go to a profession practitioner or incorporate this therapy in your own everyday life. Focusing your energy on a particular colour which is needed can increase or decrease the activity of a chakra.

The use of colour identifies and corrects the imbalance found in a person buy stimulating energy patterns within the body and hence giving a person the feeling of balance.

Additional items such as crystals, candles, wands, glass prisms, oils and coloured clothes maybe used as an aide to this work.

For people searching for equilibrium in their lives- the use of colour therapy enhances their health and wellbeing tremendously without the use of any medications.

This increase in its awareness stems from people who want to visit other possible techniques and are willing to try and open up their minds to alternative methods.

Next time, consider Colour Therapy to get rid of that headache!!

Heavens Above! Angels and their Angelic Hierarchy

2010-09-16T14:37:00.001+10:00

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It is interesting to note in times of need majority of people will call upon an Angel for guidance. But who are they? What is their purpose?

Angels are creatures build on good; they are essentially messengers for a higher being sent to us in times of need. They are used as a channel for messages given to us by a higher power which guide us in making life changing decisions.

Angels are not there to give us answers or make up our minds- they are helpers when we ask for some sort or truth and guidance. As humans we freely make our decisions and are solely responsible for our path.

Angels are often mistaken to be one and the same as “a guide” but in all honesty, they are different entities all together. The main difference being one is sent to us and the other has been there within the family line all along.

I suppose the reason for this mistake is that Angels can sometimes take the form of any physical thing; the most common being that of a human form (with wings) in order to get their message across with the use of familiarity.

The most commonly called upon Angels are the Archangels- Michael, Uriel, Gabriel, Raphael. This is because they are universally known to everyone though various traditional stories which have been passed down to us or through hearing of an experience from another.

The Archangels are not the only type of Angels out there, Spiritualist Ruth White has documented a hierarchy in which Angels work on- in brief here they are as follows:

There are three main angelic realms and within these are three other subdivisions.

Heavenly Counsellors are said to be closest to divine energy.

The first subdivision is Seraphim: Seraphim Angels are the most highly evolved angels working to keep balance within the earth, stars and planets.

The second subdivision is Cherubim: Cherubim angels are the guardians of all light and colour energy in the universe.

The last subdivision in the Heavenly Counsellors are called Thrones: Throne Angels oversees individual planets and balance and modify each so that they prevent major catastrophic disasters happening at once such as flooding, volcanic eruption and droughts.

The next Angelic Realm is that of the Heavenly Governors’.

The first subdivision is called the Dominions: Dominion angels are the councillors, supports and teachers of all evolved Angels.

The second subdivision is Virtues. Virtue Angels are listeners who are responsible for responding to prayers and requests for healing.

The last subdivision in the Heavenly Governors’ Angelic Realm is the Powers. Power Angels watch over the natural cycle- they govern birth, death and rebirth (often referred to as Akashi Records of our lives)

The last Angelic Realm is called the Messengers.

The first subdivision is the Principalities: Angels within this subdivision are the overseers of large groups, nations and cities.

The second are the Archangels: The most commonly known subdivision, Archangels help us to work within our human endeavour to interpret the divine principles within us. As I mentioned Michael, Raphael, Uriel and Gabriel assists us in gaining greater clarity in our life.

Lastly the final subdivision is Angels without titles: This is where our Guardian Angels lie. Each time our soul embarks on a journey (such as birth or death) our Guardian Angels are there to guide and protect us.

Now that you are familiar with the Angelic Realm you can now specifically call upon the best suited Angel for your life purpose.

Fools don't know how to play cards- Tarot readings and it's history

2010-09-04T10:56:00.000+10:00

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Tarot reading is used for the purpose of individual alteration of one’s self. Today the use of tarot is far the most popular divination tool for spiritual introspection in the western world.
Tarot cards have been around since the 15th century and were originally used by the mystics of their time. During the rise of religions such as Anglicanism, and Catholicism, mystics needed to hide their use of divination due to persecution. To do so they formulated divination by using normal playing cards and hid their work by calling it “games”.

Thus the tarots suits correspond with the suits of the conservative playing cards.

The first known tarot cards were created in Milan Italy, where individualised illustrations were added to the pack. The earliest known Tarot decks were hand painted thus the number of produced decks were limited. It was only after the invention of the printing press that the massive manufactured cards became probable.

In 1910 the use of Tarot boomed with the production and publication of one of the most sought out decks, the Rider Waite Smith Tarot. The decks popularity was due to the fact that it included figurative images related to the divinatory significance of the numeric cards.

Because of this development, various adaptations of the tarot have been created throughout history and now we have a variety of tarot decks to choose from.

Tarot cards are usually read by a tarot reader but these days anyone can readily buy a deck at your local bookstore or mystical shop as they are mass printed with an instruction booklet provided.

Interestingly what people don’t realise is that tarot reads your current path based on your thoughts. So a reading one day can change direction if you have made a decision from the last reading you had to the current read.

One tarot reader’s way of reading may differ from another tarot reader- as each individual tarot reader will interpret a card based on what they see within it. This is why it is best (if you are choosing a tarot reading) to stick with one tarot reader instead of roaming around to various readers. This essentially will confuse you and play with your emotions and thus hinder the prediction” that was stated initially.

Essentially at its core, tarot empowers and guides you to your fullest potential, leading you to discover your inner self. It is a roadmap of our life, from the past; the present and the possible future, changing are revealing its course once we make vital decisions in this often baffling world.

Recently in its ever increasing evolution the tarot has inspired a new wave of decks called oracle cards. Influenced by the tarot, they do not follow a traditions structure as tarot does but rather has their own individualised divinatory meanings within each deck.

Whether you use traditional decks (such as the Rider Waite Smith Deck) or modern decks (such as Doreen Virtues Angel Cards) Tarot can help you understand yourself better and will guide you to your desires with assurance.

Can I get your Number?? - Numerology use in everyday life

2010-08-27T22:30:00.001+10:00

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Numerology is not just the study of numbers in a scientific sense, but also has roots in a mystical and esoteric situation- where numbers reflect on certain characteristics forming part of a cosmic plan.
People use numerology to decide specific situations in their life- from getting married to investing to travelling and even when to change jobs. It reveals your inner desires, and is used a divination for a person’s future.

This can be found by using a person’s name, their birthday or a combination of both to see whether or not two people are compatible with each other. Numerology can also be used predicatively, to figure out how the hour, day or month will turn out for a person.

It is a divination method which I feel truly speaks to a person characteristic holistically- it reveals how someone can see the world, and how they will react to the world accordingly due to their characteristics.

Numerology can be used on its own, but often it is complimentary to Astrology readings since Numerology is based on numerical data of your name and astrology is based on the placement of planets in their various houses at the time and place of a person’s birth.

There is no need for an Astrology chart to incorporate numerology and this is also the case vice versa with Numerology and Astrology charts.

Readings using numbers are also considered somewhat similar to having a third eye as the numbers can predict things that other conventional divination cannot.

Numbers are associated with the letters of the alphabet and this forms the basis of conversion. Eg. A= 1, B=2, C=3 and so on.

You can use numbers to find your core name number, other peoples core name number, compare core numbers of people for compatibility or use core numbers for future predictions.

Numerology is an underrated form of divination as you may not even be aware of your selective thinking until it has been exposed to you via your name number.

You will be amazed at how cunningly accurate the reading was regarding your choices and your personality.

Candle Magic 101

2010-08-21T23:07:00.001+10:00

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Candle magic is one of the earliest and simplest forms of magic around. Candle magic has been around for centuries and can be traced on ceremonies and rituals as far back as the Palaeolithic era.

Interestingly, most of us have preformed candle magic without really consciously thinking about it. From the time you've blown out a candle on your birthday cake to make a wish come true- to the time you've lit a candle in church for a special ritual (such as baptism or a memorial) you are essentially tapping into the wonderful world of candle magic.

Candle magic is so easy and widely used because it utilises few ceremonial tools but still turns around the same amount of magic that is needed. Also the fact that you can literally create candle magic anywhere- from your bedroom, the backyard or the beach makes it desirable and mobile.

Because of this candle magic has seen a major increase in popularity if practice within modern witchcraft.

Candle magic can be used to manifest or dispel, attract or protect, increase or decrease needed or wanted things in your life. Examples are health, healing, prosperity, wealth, development of knowledge, protection of self. The wish and ritual can be as simple or as complicated as you desire- there is no right or wrong way about things.

Candle magic offers us a chance to interact and participate with the universal energy and divine power in our lives. Anyone can practice candle magic as there is no set beliefs to practice this primordial art.

In order to manifest or dispel the right energy the use of candle colours come into play as there are certain colours which are used for the right purposes. The premeditated use of colours serves to fasten the intent behind doing candle magic and makes it easier to focus on the result.

Any type of candle can be used as long as it has been cleansed and consecrated prior to use as vibrations and energies given by the candle needs to be pure and new. Consecration of candles is created through the use of specific oils or herbs for specific purposes.

The general colour correspondence for candle magic is as follows:
Red- courage, love, health, lust
Pink- friendship, sweet love
Orange- attraction, encouragement
Gold- financial gain, abundance, fertility
Silver- reflection, intuition, lunar connections
Light blue- health, patience, understanding, communication
Dark blue- depression, vulnerability,
Purple- ambition, power, psychics’ ability, divination use
Brown- earth related, animal related
Black- negativity, banishment, grounding
White- purity, truth, (overall generic candle colour used for any situation)

If you are considering using candle magic here are some handy tips:
• It is best to leave a candle burning continuously until the candle burns itself out completely as it gives the magic time to grow in strength as time goes by without disruptions.
• If you do need to extinguish the candle, wet your fingers and extinguish the candle that way instead of blowing it out. Blowing the candle expels the concentrated magic and energy lowers in strength.
• Some candle magic needs to be repeated over a period of days to gain in strength.
• With acquired knowledge candle magic can be even more powerful with the use of corresponding days.
• Concentration and meditation are important as it sets the mood and balances the universal energy for a neutral and honest start to the candle magic ritual.

Karma: Good or Bad- either way, it's there!

2010-08-10T21:49:00.001+10:00

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Karma is considered an accepted Universal Law with its' origins deeply rooted in Spirituality.

It is believed to decide a persons' progress or failure in the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of our lives. Examples of aspects include, wealth, health and enlightenment of self.

Karma refers to the total aspect of our being- our actions and reactions which decides and determines our future path. Therefore we can say; that Karma embodies what an individual has done or is currently doing.

It is also interesting to note that Karma can affect a person throughout their life span and or can follow on in the next or several lives after. It is silly to think that you will receive all Karma in one life; can you imagine just getting all good luck through out your whole life or all bad luck?

Karma is the accumulation of our actions and also the result and the consequences of it. Therefore Karma is considered threefold- the cause, the effect and the consequence.

Karma is often mistaken for Fate- Humans act and create their own free will and this causes personalised destiny. Be good or bad- Karma is affected by the conditions we choose to put ourselves in. Thus; Karma is neutral- it is the result that makes it bearable or unbearable to the receiver.

We have the sole ability to speed up good Karma by generously giving. Negative Karma on the other hand can be felt due to the blocks and lack of knowledge we produce within our lives.

The underlying principle of Karma is that it is a spiritual infallable law which holds everyone responsible for their own actions- what they are and what they will be.

Treatments for Healing- which one is right for you?

2010-08-03T12:19:00.000+10:00

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The Spiritual sector like the Medical sector also has a place in Healing. The category is considered part of “Natural Therapies" and it deals with and utilises Universal Energy in a non-invasive way in order to bring about equilibrium and clarity- mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically.

In the past, majority of people would have considered Spiritual Treatments as the alternative and lesser valued option to that of Medicinal Treatments. But the increasing awareness of this modality has gain in momentum and popularity in recent times.

Healing occurs solely through the use of energy. Spiritual healing channels a form of energy that cannot be seen or felt but is the essence of all living things. It is often described as Light, Life Force or the Vital Force. Many spiritual healers act as a channel for this energy, and then direct the energy to their client in a way that brings the client both benefit and relief.

In order to further understand Spiritual treatments we must firstly take a look at the benefits and advantages associated with this type of treatment for healing:

• Spiritual Treatments recognise Harmony and Rebalancing of Chakra Energy System
• Spiritual Treatments clears your Mind of Negativity, Energy Blocks and past traumas
• Spiritual Treatments heals your body using Energy Transference as a supplement to general healing
• Spiritual Treatments stimulates Energy Centres (Chakras) using specific methods and techniques, thus not only can emotional or mental blocks be cleared, but the physical aspect of the body can also be improved
• Spiritual Treatments are completely Non-Invasive Treatments
• There is a choice of touch or Non Touch Treatments associated with Spiritual Treatments
• Clients have a choice to only do as much as you are comfortable with at any given time
• Spiritual Treatments aides in freeing Negative Emotions, enhancing your health in general, and inviting fresh, new Positive Energy into your life
• Spiritual Treatments aides in acknowledgment and understanding of surroundings, factors and catalysts of Negative Energy in life.
• All forms of spiritual therapy do not use any form of medication, making them suitable to use with other natural therapies, as well as in conjunction with traditional medicine.

Now- which one is right for you?

Colour Therapy
Colour Therapy uses the seven colours of the spectrum in order to kindle the body’s remedial process while also harmonizing and enhancing the body’s energy centres, known as chakras. Each one of the seven colours coexists with one of the main chakras. If one of the chakras is unresponsive, using the appropriate colour on the body can help to rebalance the chakra. This therapy can be used to treat both physical and emotional problems. The colour may come in the form of coloured light, massage using colour saturated oils, visualising colours, wearing coloured clothing or eating coloured foods.

Crystal Therapy
Crystal therapy uses semiprecious and precious stones to augment mental, spiritual and physical healing. The therapy is based on the conviction that certain crystals and gems possess energy that can completely affect imbalances in the human energy fields, consequently promoting health and wellbeing. Stones are positioned around the body or on specific energy points and the person accept the vibrations that the stone has to offer, whether consciously or unconsciously. The interaction between the stone’s vibrations and the vibration of the body triggers a series of responses, including the creation of unprompted power.

Energy Healing
Energy healing is intended to restore the harmony, energy, and balance within the human energy field through the medium of touch. The specific touch used will influence the energy system. It is a gentle and non-invasive method in which a practitioner’s hands are used clear, energise and balance energy fields.

Pranic Healing
Pranic Healing is an ancient healing art that originated in India. Pranic Healing works on the energy system of the body (chakras) by correcting energy imbalances and blockages, removing used-up or dis-eased energy and replacing it with fresh energy. Pranic Healing clears physical conditions as well as psychological and psycho-spiritual disorders. A session is conducted through a Pranic Healer Practitioner's hands channelling energy and is a non-touch treatment.

Moon Phases and their significance

2010-07-30T22:25:00.005+10:00

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It is interesting to watch the Moon magically change shape. What people don't often know is that different phases of the Moon can be harvested to enrich their life.

I use these phases in my life daily- to balance my emotions, for manifestation, for banishments.

Each phase is as important as the next and with proper understanding and carefulknowledge and adjustment, one can truly use the Moons power for their advantage.

The trick is to work in harmony with the moons current phase to optimise your situation and life.

The following are brief explanations of each phase and how a person can use the Moons energy in their life:

Wanning Moon -
This phase is where the Moon is shrinking or losing it's energy. This is the time where a person can preform efforts that require elimination, seperation, shrinkage as her energy is ebbing. eg, weight loss, debt relief, termination of a bad habit.

Dark or New Moon-
This phase looks like the Moon is not there or just shows up as a complete black circle in the night sky. This is the time where a person can rest and many people use this phase relax and let magic take it's course. Magical practitioners use this phase for divinatory efforts, magical study and meditation.

Waxing Moon- This phase enables people to harvest the Moons growing momentumas her energy is growing in power.eg, if you need something completed and need help, if your after good health, if you want to manifest abundance- use this energy to your advantage and create it at this phase.

Full Moon- This phase is when the Magic is at its fullest. It is one of the most powerful phases (apart from the lunar eclipse and blue moon)and this is usually when people give thanks and manifest the Goddesses power through the use of grattitude and harmonious energy via ritual or prayer.

Who’s that talking? - Intuition and methods of expansion

2010-07-27T23:27:00.002+10:00

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Have you ever had that feeling that something was not quite right? Or that decision you just made spontaneously was incorrect?

That’s your intuition talking!

Intuition comes to you without any insight or logical reasoning. It is a process of receiving information which is exclusive to any general realization or analytical thought.

When accepted fully in one’s life, Intuition can be a valuable guide- saying this though Intuition should not be a substitute for analytical thinking. They are both rooted in different mind frames and should be considered independent of each other.

What we should consider however is that intuition will boost analytical thinking by perceiving thoughts in a whole different dimension. A different way of thinking of things as well as analyzing ones situation can often be a very useful tool for the person who is open to the use of Intuition as a another forms of intelligence.
This is because intuition is a master of bringing our attention to interactions of the world and makes us aware of our emotional and physical reactions to the circumstances.

Thus intuition is untapped wisdom for all to harvest- and we can see this in play through professions such as psychologists, counselors, therapists and spiritual practitioners all using their intuition in everyday life and their careers.

Our intuition connects us to our spiritual and often untouched aspect of our life and taps into undiscovered wisdom which often cannot be logically explained or reproduced in our conscious state.

Thus intuition is often referred to as the “inner voice and guide” and if used correctly can be developed to enhance one’s life and focus on ones purposeful mission; it is not available directly through the five psychical senses but rather the knowledge that it transcends beyond the norm.

So how do we develop it? How do we knowingly nurture our intuition so that it goes and becomes a vital part of us?

Several methods of development may be used by a person in order to increase and nurture their intuition:

1) Clear your mind- Our mind is made up of our reality. This is based on what our conscious calculates via our five physical senses. Clearing the mind enables your intuitive “feelings” to come through- people often refer to this as their “inner voice”.

2) Open up your crown chakra and heart chakra- Spiritual practitioners use this method often. This is how they become acute in their intuitive sense. By opening up their crown chakra and heart chakra they almost can’t distinguish conscious awareness compared to intuitive consciousness. Spiritual practitioners therefore have the ability to conspicuously merge the two realities together and use this method as a tool in their practice.

3) Trust yourself- In a nutshell if you don’t trust yourself then the very notion of intuition will not exist. You will just trust your consciousness and five physical senses because it is the norm. For intuition to transpire it too needs to become the norm in your world and this is only going to take place by trusting your “gut feelings”.

Mind over Matter- The importance of visualisation for Psychic Ability

2010-07-21T15:06:00.001+10:00

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In everyday life we are conscious of what we do- where we go, what will happen next. But how and what can we do to open up or intuition and psychic ability so that we can truly understand our own potential?

Relaxing our thinking and letting go of everyday conscious expectations frees up your knowledge and opens your mind to a whole different level of accepted wisdom. Excessive activity in our conscious mind results in our mind remaining in a state of arousal. What majority of people often don't realize is that our sub conscious mind is very obedient and often will carry orders and suggestions immediately.

Acquiring the ability to quieting our conscious so that we can tap into our subconscious thinking is often very hard for people. And it is only through meditation and visualization that we can come into close contact and awareness of our inner psychic abilities.

When our mind is totally relaxed, the awareness enters our deepest realms and we become aware and trust our intuition. We develop the ability to condition our mind and listen on a more understated level.

When you visualize, you enter a state where anything goes.

Visualization takes on images, sounds and imagination- anything can come to fruition and has the ability to affect a person emotionally and physically. Thus, visualization and techniques of visualization are such powerful tools for psychic ability. For a person to trust their intuition and see clearly what lies in store, they must be accepting of the images which form within their minds eye.

Therefore, psychics everywhere know the importance of being in their peak element, and they get there through the use and practice of visualization.

Most people disregard their own psychic potential, through the lack of trust within their own ability. This way of thinking falls within the conscious mind and often trap those that want to extend their ability.

By paying attention to your own personal process and internal journey as well as accepting various images, thoughts and sounds brought about by your subconscious mind, you will be on your way to improving your own psychic abilities.

The Pagan Calendar

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If you are a magical practitioner you would probably be following the traditional Pagan Calendar. If not- and this is something that has interested you, read on because the following will explain the importance of each key Wicca and pagan festivals so that you can plan your festivities in advance.

The Wheel of the year brings about many Sabbats celebrated by many practitioners throughout the year. There are eight main Sabbats that are celebrated via companionship of others or in solitude. Each festival offers a new beginning, a new passage and a new change for the New Year. The natural world and its seasons play an important part in the celebrations as it marks the closeness between faith and nature.

The Sabbat of Litha at the Summer Solstice
This Sabbat is the time for new celebration, the birth of new beginnings during summer time as well as organising and preparing of the darkening Sabbat which comes ahead soon thereafter.

The Sabbat of Lughnasadh or Lammas
This Sabbat deals with fertility and celebration. It deals with harvest which in turn gives practitioners the opportunity to change things in their lives that need changing.

The Sabbat of Mabon at the Fall Equinox
This Sabbat is a time for turnovers and harmony. It marks the beginning of internal spiritual work for the winter time which comes soon.

The Sabbat of Samhain
This Sabbat gives particular focus on creation of magic and ritual. It is a particularly good time to do these changes during this period.

The Sabbat of Yule at the Winter Solstice
ThisSabbat enables practitioners to celebrate the past harvest season and give thanks to the abundant fortunes that they received from them.

The Sabbat of Imbolc
This Sabbat celebrates a time of renewal and celebration of new beginnings and birth.

The Sabbat of Ostara at the Spring Equinox
This Sabbat is considered Easter and is celebrated by growth from the Imbolc period.

The Sabbat of Beltane
This Sabbat is a celebration of fertility by the God and Goddess. Socialisation, celebrations and just being outside in nature are all elements of this period.

Chakras + Balance = New You!

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Don't disregard meditation, energy and light work. Really- it's the foundation of our emotional state.

When all our Chakras are in tune, in harmony with our soul we feel happy, light, ready to take on the world. But when one or more of our Chakras are "off" feeling blocked and congested, we feel grumpy, angry and feel like it's the worst day in the world.

So what are Chakras? And do they really give us a sense of self to become a holistic being?
Chakras are an energy system which exists within our subtle bodies. Chakras are involved in accessing the universal energy so that humans can utilise it within the human body. The chakras in our body seem to function as open points or energy transformers in which they will absorb energy and absorb them within our body.

There are 7 main chakras associated within the body and they correspond with the major nerve plexuses and there are also 21 minor chakras situation at points around our body.

Before you understand WHY chakra balance is so important we must first acknowledge the main 7 chakra and their functions. The following brief explanation is cited from the website "The Meaning of Life".

The 7 Main Chakras

1) Root Chakra
Colour: Red
Location: Base of Spine
Deals with: survival, sexuality and grounding
A balanced chakra results in: stability, physical health, trust, prosperity
Trigger for in balance: Fear
An in balanced chakra results in: Feeling heavy, feeling isolated, obesity, hoarding, greed and materialism, frequent fear, lack of discipline, restlessness, underweight, spacey

2) Sacral Chakra
Colour: Orange
Location: Abdominal, Genitals, Lower back, Hips
Deals with: Sexuality, Emotions and Desire
A balanced Chakra results in: feeling stable, sexual, pleasure
Trigger for in balance: Emotions
An in balanced chakra results in: over emotional, lack of boundaries, excessive sexual drive, obsessive attachments, rigidity, emotional numbness, fear of pleasure

3) Solar Plexus Chakra
Colour: Yellow
Location: Solar Plexus
Deals with: power and personal will
A balanced chakra results in: vitality, spontaneous actions, strength, purpose and self esteem
Trigger for in balance: Ego
An in balanced chakra results in: domination, blaming acts, hostile, scattered brain, constantly active, weak will, poor self esteem, passive, fearful

4) Heart Chakra
Colour: Green
Location: Heart area
Deals with: love and relationships
A balanced chakra results in: compassion, self acceptance and stable relationships
Trigger for imbalance: grief or hurt
An in balanced chakra results in: co dependency, obsession, possessiveness, lack of boundaries, shy, lonely, isolated, lack of empathy, bitter, critical

5) Throat Chakra
Colour: blue
Location: throat
deals with: communication
a balanced chakra results in: excellent self expression, verbally and creatively
trigger for in balance: lies of lack of truth
an in balanced chakra results in: excessive chatter, inability to listen and comprehend, stuttering, fear of speaking, poor rhythm

6) Brow (Third Eye) Chakra
Colour: Purple
location: brow area (in between eyes)
deals with: intuition and imagination
a balanced chakra results in: psychic perception, accurate interpretation of events, imagination and clear seeing
trigger for in balance: illusion or lack of clarity in situations
an in balanced chakra results in: headaches, nightmares and difficulty concentrating, poor memory, poor vision, can't see patterns, denial

7) Crown chakra
Colour: white
location: top of head (cerebral cortex)
deals with: awareness of self
a balanced chakra results in: wisdom, knowledge
trigger for in balance: attachment to things
an in balanced chakra results in: overly intellectual, confusion, disassociation, learning difficulties, spiritual skepticism, limited beliefs, apathy, materialism

The importance of balance
It is imperative as we grow that balance within all 7 main chakras is unified. Imbalance in one chakra results in low energy and sometimes depression. A balanced chakra results in a holistic being- who is able to work consistently throughout the day and one that also accepts others energies (whether imbalanced or balanced) as they are fully aware of their own internal energy.

A balanced chakra system results in a higher energy frequency coming from within you. Our chakra points have channeled universal energy within our bodies to cater for a euphoric being which expresses itself through laugher, happiness and love. This is what we all should strive for daily.

How do you fix in balance?
As you can read from the above; in balance comes from a "trigger" that will occur within our life. Whether it is emotional, physical or mental triggers we must try our best to eliminate these triggers in our lives. An in balance in one or more chakras results in the feeling of fear which then feeds our consistent worry.

There are a couple of techniques you can use to cater for in balanced chakras. Say for example there is excessive chatter which is our throat chakra- we can use the opposite colour of it (orange) and visualise it around our throat clearing and pulling the excessive energy down so that it can be balanced. Another example you can use is "wearing" the opposite colour- so in the case of the example with excessive chatter- wearing orange is good to balance your energy. You can also use or focus your energy on a coloured candle- lets use excessive talking once again- lighting an orange candle with the intention of balancing your throat chakra helps.

But the holy grail of internal balance, I believe is simple meditation. It is easily accessible, fast to apply and universally accepted. People from everyday Joe-blokes to higher ended corporate leaders apply this simple technique in their lives for clarity, balance and control.

Meditation Exercise- Opening our Chakras and grounding our energy
*Sit comfortably on a chair or on the ground cross-legged.
*Start by controlling your breathing- in and out, at a slow but steady pace.
*Feel the energy from the ground rise up to your root chakra- let the energy swirl there in a vortex for a minute or two.
*Imagine the energy ball as the chakra colour- in this case red .
*Keep breathing in and out at a steady pace.
*Once you are ready to move the energy up, feel it swirl to the next chakra (sacral), let it swirl there in a vortex again for a minute or two and imagine the energy ball as the next chakra colour, i.e.- orange.
*Continue this process until you get to your crown chakra.
*You will notice as you move the energy up that the energy will sometimes "sway you" left and right-this is nothing you should be worried about as it just means your focus and energy is controlled.
*Once you have reached your crown chakra- repeat the process again so that the energy ball goes back down to your root chakra .
*As it reaches your root chakra and you are ready for it to focus your balance- imagine your legs growing tree roots in the ground- strong and stable.
*Give thanks to your higher powers and guides for the help and guidance you invoked today.

Benefits of Meditation

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We all get stressed--run down; upset. We all get angry--we get annoyed at others easily and we can't sleep well.

But there are a few that realise the positive powers of meditation; of what practicing the methods can do to help us in our mind, body and spirit.

Mediation is not just for the spiritual- it's for people who want balance, want clarity. It's for people who need time, for those that can succeed under pressure.

Mediation is a personal growth, within and out. And the people that practice this (daily) are the ones who are composed, the ones that can think straight and the ones that are relaxed.

The following are just and a few benefits of meditation:

Spiritual- During meditation you are in touch with a holistic aspect of your life. You become a spiritual being- relaxed and confident within your surroundings. You give thanks to deities, gods and goddesses (whoever they maybe). To be in this state enables a peace within you, and one that grounds your soul and elevates your understanding to a higher level.

Stress reduction- Mediation can clear away all your worries in the day, just by giving yourself a few minutes a day to practice it. The rhythmic breathing will slow things down within you- and around you. You will feel a heaviness lift of your shoulders and this will clear your state of mind drastically.

Clarity- Sometimes we are faced with hard days and they seem very long. A few minutes a day of "quiet me time" will change your perspective and will give you the edge in prioritising what needs to be completed first.

Personal growth and inner confidence- This pretty much combines the top 3 points- Spiritual, Stress Reduction and Clarity. The combination of all three results in your own person growth and your own realisation of personal worth. This therefore gives you the inner confidence to get through the hour/day/week/year knowing you have the mentality and strength to achieve anything.