Sunday, August 7, 2016. We had a late night dinner and got to bed what is late for us, 11:30pm but we had a fun evening proving how nice it is to have friends and that we can and should simply be ourselves.
And with having gone to bed so late, I slept through the entire not and did not crawl out of bed until almost 7:30am, it's been awhile since I've done that...feels nice to sleep in.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Ten of Pentacles: Our Witch is a little surprised by her altar. What was supposed to be a place of serenity and contemplation has become overrun with magick items and tools. Now that she has as much as she ever wanted, she realizes that she really doesn't want it all. As she starts packing some things away, she is able to see herself in the mirror. In that reflection she saw what she was searching for all along. The physical world is a truly amazing and wonderful place. Sights, sounds, textures, tastes...these are all good things to have in your life. Enjoy them when you have them. However, if they start overrunning your actual life, covering up your spiritual life like the magickal tools buried our Witch's altar, you might want to clear away some stuff so that you can find yourself and always know where your centre is at."
I've been thinking about reducing the amount of possessions I have over the past couple of days. Still have too much stuff collecting a whole lot of dust and that I never look at or use for that matter. And besides that we're breathing in all that dust as well. Need to part with more books and magazines and cannot be nostalgic about it either. And even clothes and shoes...too many items kicking around that I hardly wear so why have them? And I'm going to one way or another move into Serenity, my camper van...this has to happen even if I do so part-time or off and on I need to utilize my home away from home and since I value her as my spiritual oasis, my place of "Serenity" this makes so much sense for me to do.
Additionally, I've become more focused on spiritual matters than anything physical and as part of this I tweaked a few things on my website and blog, namely separating the services I offer, Spiritual Guidance Counselling is now separate from Tarot Readings (under the heading What's Your Tarot?) and I'm accepting donations for both, I have suggested donations, one of which is "Pay It Forward" so the option is yours. I will tweak things a little bit more on the website which is by the way, www.wizardoron.ca and will take another look at running ads on Google as I realize I erred on what I was advertising and where I was directing the ads.
So with this new sense of spirit and spiritual connection I've refocused my energies and been much more precise with my aims and goals and look forward to seeing where this renewed sense of energy and this "Cosmic Shift" will take me.
You see, I'd much rather work for myself and I'm asking for your help in making this happen. If you or anyone you know needs a "Spiritual Guidance Counsellor" or if you or anyone you know would like to find out, "What's Your Tarot?" please give me a shout. This all can be done in person or online via email or Skype as it's all about the energy we share not the distance that separates that is key.
I give thanks to the "Ten of Pentacles" making an appearance today and the new sense of spirit I have.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Saturday, August 6, 2016. A cool and crisp summer morning here in New Westminster. The season may be summer but going outdoors and feeling the cool even cold wind made me think it was already Fall. The rising sun was as bright and beautiful as always but provided no heat as I sat in the park with Pagan Tarot. But many of us were still out enjoying the beautiful early morning sunrise.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the "Ten of Chalices: In this happy scene, our Witch, her young man, her grandmother, her daughter, the priest and priestess who initiated her, and her dear friends are gathered in a formal toast of thanksgiving. Her friends wear special coloured robes representing the elements (yellow for air, red for fire, green for earth, and blue for water). A rainbow overhead, puppies, kittens, babies, and flowers add to a scene that couldn't be happier. If your life isn't fulfilled with puppies and flowers, if you're not surrounded by the people who matter most to you, plan a party and invite them over. If you don't have a particular event to celebrate, celebrate the general abundance and beauty of life and each other. By telling others how special they are to you, you'll open the door for your own happiness. Everyone needs a love fest once in a while. Make it happen."
Today, "Ten of Chalices" is asking us to celebrate the gift and beauty of life, to celebrate the love, joy, friendship and happiness that abounds in life when we live it fully, honestly, authentically and to the best of our abilities especially when we actively create the lives we wish to live. Throw a party, cherish the present and spread good cheer this day.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Friday, August 5, 2016. What a difference a day makes! And not even a day. When I continued reading "Wizard Within" and read some "tweets" (from @PitchingTheWoo) the reflections I had and the energy I was feeling from yesterday's Tarot, "XVI Revelation" melted away and I was left with a renewed mindset, if I can call it that. Feelings of "a necessary destruction of the status quo" quite simply, disappeared, as if I never had them.
My dreams from last night although, now faded from memory were uplifting and inspiring and I awoke feeling fully engaged and filled with Spirit, upbeat and ready for the day ahead.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the “9 of Coins: Rewards. Enjoying the fruits of your labour. Well-deserved enjoyment.”
From about 9:00pm I came up and repeated a few affirmations followed by what I read from one particular tweet from @PitchingTheWoo, "It is done. It is manifest", which is I do believe, a quote from a woman named Cady, "H. Emilie Cady" to be exact. And how great I feel. And how I feel so much at ease, comfortable, peaceful, relaxed...full of faith (and not blind faith but rather faith based on experience, wisdom, and love) and understanding, love and empathy.
I do not want to say that I feel absolutely perfect but right at this very moment I feel very content, present moment awareness, feel the absolute presence and power of now...unfettered bliss.
This is the “9 of Coins" at its best!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Thursday, August 4th, 2016. More odd dreams yet When I awoke and wanted to recall the last I was having it went poof and disappeared. But I know for certain that the dreams I was having were uplifting and revolved around me being a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is “XVI Revelation: While it is usually best to tell the truth about yourself to those who are close to you, it can be a painful experience. A necessary destruction of the status quo. Having to tell someone an unwelcome truth. A new idea which upsets others.”
Although I had these wonderful dreams I have a great sense that today's Tarot Energy, “XVI Revelation" is leading me to spill the beans, so-to-speak about my long held desire to live in my camper van, part of the time at least. This may not be taken so well by some. But I see it as a good way to use my van. Kind of fun although I'd be a bit nervous about doing it. Urban camping or boondocking after all however many people are doing it here in the metro Vancouver region.
But what can I say? I want to do it!
And although this is a bit hard for me to swallow, perhaps, and it's more likely to happen than not, I may be looking at "A necessary destruction of the status quo." My status quo...
...this idea came to me last night during a spell of semi-consciousness or so I think I was somewhat awake...the notion that some things in my life might come a little bit loose...
...bumps in the road...and all I can do is be prepared and face head on whatever comes my way...and besides I need to face the truth about myself and the consequences of my actions...
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016. Fell asleep but awoke many a time with two words going through my mind, LOVE and EMPATHY. Each and every time I awoke whatever dreams or thoughts I was awaking with disappeared in an instant only to be replaced by love and empathy. I did have a dream or thought about the job but I deleted them from my mind as fast as I could with ideas of what makes me desire to be a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor and how exactly I plan to help people. I also had thoughts of retirement flit about my mind, retiring only from my current job so that I can dedicate all of my time to being a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor.
Today's Tarot Energy is the “7 of Swords: The Messenger. Carrying your plans through obstacles. Speed is important. Someone brings news or a message. Carelessness.”
Full speed ahead comes to mind as does making and taking whatever steps toward my goal that I can each and every day. Today, for instance, I asked the universe just how I might get rid of my debt as quickly as possible, especially credit card debt. Then I sensed a need get Serenity fixed as soon as I can regardless of my finances, a bit of a risky proposition perhaps but I'll do just that when I return from our next vacation at the end of the month...I need to her to in good driving condition.
At lunch I wrote: The "7 of Swords": What makes me want or desire to be a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor? How do I feel about being a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor? How can I make this happen quickly? Maybe the 7 of Swords can help me glean some answers to these questions.
Then I had to get to a work appointment...after my quick meeting I finished my lunch break with a walk making a quick pit-stop at Chapters as I felt a need to see if I could find a Sage Woman magazine, I got the last copy on the shelf...reading material for our vacation.
I must be fully dedicated to pushing myself forward and being meticulous in all that I do to avoid the "Carelessness” that can set me back and make my efforts that much more difficult than they need be. I need to be slow, methodical and precise. I need to clear minded focus and attention making sure no detail gets missed and no error is missed. I need to behave like a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor and keep my eyes on what is important and such importance can only be focused on people, people like you who may feel a need to step out and above the throes of society and create a better life for yourself.
One way I can stay focused is pay more attention to Spirit, my inner voice and my intuition...and right now I'm sensing that I need to spend more time with Tarot and more time reading books and magazines such as the Wizard With, Witches and Pagans, Circle, and Sage Woman. More time spent in nature is time spent growing , maturing, and becoming more in tune with the wisdom and infinity of the universe. More alone time such as and spending more time living in Serenity opens me up to aligning with clients who seek out my services as well being able to help them best help themselves.
"Someone brings news or a message" and this came from a co-worker...seeking out appreciating the deeper side of life, immersing ourselves in the rich culture that lies beneath the surface only hidden from us by our own unfocused eyes and our lack of consistently communicating with others spirit to spirit.
Love and Empathy our natural state of being...you know it's in you so let it out for all the world to see.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Odd dreams awoke me throughout the night. Dreams such as people living in rooms carved out of mountains and rock walls and a dream that repeated itself throughout the night. Dreams of bridges and carrying equipment around campgrounds and through the forest...
...Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is "I The Magician: To live fully, one must create a life, not merely react to it. Creativity. Ability. Making something happen.”
"Making something happen” as in making my career happen. I need to get more active in breathing more life into my career as a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor which reminds me of another dream or maybe simply a thought I had one night sleeping. The thought is to do more planning and writing out ideas and outlines of what exactly being a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor means to me. I need to have a strategy, a mission statement, a code of conduct, and an absolute dedication to help others as best I can or be able to refer them to someone who can!
This is the only way I can "create a life" rather than "merely react to it" and create a life that's true to all that is me and be more about who I am rather than the person society has created and that I have fallen victim to. I am free, and free to be me!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Monday, August 1, 2016. Wishing Everyone a Bountiful and Happy Lammas!
We headed out mid-morning yesterday to meet-up with some friends to catch all or just some of the Vancouver Pride Parade. We only stayed for a couple of hours and I'm glad we did as my emotions were getting the better of me for some reason. Between seeing the walking throughout the parade honouring the victims of the Orlando shooting and seeing the Prime Minister walking in the parade with his family filled me with tears of sadness and many tears of joy! I loved seeing the Prime Minister in the parade, the first Canadian Prime Minister to walk in Vancouver's Pride Parade and to do so with his young family only made it that much better!
Our hunger was getting the better of us so we walked away from the parade and found ourselves on Granville Street chowing down at "The Mexican Antojitos y Cantina". Great food as always but the service was seriously lacking though not reflective of our previous visits. Then it was a quick walk over to "Small Victory" on Homer Street for coffee and pastries. And then after a quick visit to "Masc" for me to get some different moustache wax we parted company with our friends and headed home making a quick stop at "Bed Bath and Beyond" to pick up a birthday gift for another friend.
We made it home as afternoon turned into evening not bad for what seemed like a full day of activities. Arriving home at 5:30 was great. Gave us the entire evening to relax and chill at home. I did a whole of nothing only stopping such laziness to have quick bite and grab a shower then I wasted a couple of hours watching a terrible movie, "Sharknado: The 4th Awakens". But I must admit I was switching channels and watching bits and pieces of the 1978 movie, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
And amazingly, I was not falling asleep as usual, around 9:30pm as I didn't crawl into bed until 11pm...
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the “10 of Wands: The Burden. Responsibilities. Obligations. Overcommitting yourself. Realizing that burdens are a part of life.”
Shortly after 7 this morning I made my way down to the park benches line up along the river parking myself on the bench nearest Westminster Pier Park where the fence is becoming home to dozens of "love locks" that are mimicking the locks on the bridges over the Seine River in Paris. And where as well a small garden is growing as people have brought down planters and pots filled with what maybe their favourite or simply leftover plants. I found myself on a bench that was framed by two beautiful planters filled with blooming flowers being pollinated by dozens of bees...beautiful and stunning under the rising sun!
"Responsibilities. Obligations." My responsibilities and obligations are to my family, my partner, and all of the people out there in search of guidance, answers and spiritual awakening. And by "Realizing that burdens are a part of life" we in a sense neutralize them and turn them into learning experiences and building up our knowledge and wisdom of and in life. We become clearer in what we need in life and how best to make it happen.
The “10 of Wands" is a great reminder that life will have ups and downs and the best way to deal with them is to realize and accept that they are a part of life and our best course of action is to deal with them head on.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
