Libra~Archangel Michael~Woolly Mammoth

Libra..................................Archangel Michael....................Woolly Mammoth

Libra.............Balance and Harmony.

The universal energies are working against us finding this peace of mind........the scales go up and down, the pendulum swings from side to side. The Saturn in Virgo/Uranus in Pisces opposition is a tug of war between the old and the new. The desire for change, the call to shed the old self and become more, something different, something new and exciting versus the old structure, the tried and the true which even though it may feel restricting is at least safe and secure.

Archangel Michael, the Angel of Autumn agrees. The winds of change are blowing .........strong gusts that strip the dead leaves from the trees and lift those already fallen in swirling eddies around your feet.
At the mercy of the wind's direction my thoughts , like leaves , blow this way, then that way .......scattered and confused this mental activity is very tiring and brings no conclusions.

It is the time of letting go.
Old habits and limiting self beliefs are falling away.
In time a new self will emerge.

"Let go of trying to control the process' the Archangel advises. "Find a place of serenity and calm where you can ground yourself and be a little less emotionally involved. Quiet the mind so you can hear the small voice of your spiritual guidance and trust that it will help you clear any negativity and lead you towards making the right choices.'

The Woolly Mammoth is the card of karma, of past life memory that holds unresolved pain which needs healing.

The wind of change seems to be blowing in a direction that will bring an opportunity to do something towards correcting a karmic imbalance and healing the wounds.


~Confusion is the hallmark of transition~..................Anne Grant

Fool~Guardian Dog~Sapphire

Fool..........................................Guardian Dog...................................Sapphire

'Here we are again' says the Fool and I know he's laughing at me .

It's been the week of the Dog...............Lenormand dogs, Gypsy dogs, Sibilla dogs appearing each day while I became more and more frustrated trying to figure out why. Until this morning when the Fool clearly indicated I needed to change my perspective and look at my canine friend in a new way.

I was born in the Year of the Dog and I am very much a dog sort of person so I automatically assumed I needed to look at myself and what self beliefs I was still faithfully clinging to that might be hindering progress.
Which answers itself...............I must stop jumping to the conclusion that I'm lacking in some way.
If I hadn't done that I might have seen sooner the very simple and reassuring message the Dog was bringing.

The Guardian Dog is the card of Love...................with him by your side to guard and protect no harm will befall you. He is a loyal and loving presence you can trust completely.

Entering into any new life experience is like stepping into the unknown and doubts and fears creep to the surface that can make you feel very vulnerable. It's made even more difficult if you're alone with no one to share your feelings , hold your hand or help with decisions .

The message of the Guardian Dog is ...
You're not alone.
You're guarded and protected.
There is nothing to fear.

The blue Sapphire brings the light of understanding. Back in May I wrote........' a sapphire symbolises loyalty, fidelity, sincerity, constancy and faithfulness in expressing love. Sounds like the dog of the gem world.............a devoted friend and companion.......'.
More confirmation.
The big issue is trust...................one of the foundation stones for the success of any relationship but I think the first step is to trust myself and believe in what I'm hearing and seeing. Mistrust is my enemy and whispers slyly of make believe and wild imaginings and what a fool I'll make of myself if I continue.
A voice I must try to ignore.


~Without trust there is nothing~
~When mistrust comes in, love goes out~

Fool~Lord of Power~Butterflies

Fool........................................Lord of Power..............................Butterflies

The yellow pages are the cards of creativity, gain and spiritual awareness.

So here I am again feeling as though I'm right back where I started but the Fool is the card of experience so not time wasted but a necessary stage of learning so I could begin again with a much stronger foundation.

Which is something I'm sure the Lord of Power understands very well........he seems comfortably well grounded there on his cushion.
This is the card of concentration, of channelled energy, and in it I also see the focus and commitment message that I've been constantly receiving.

The power of manifestation.................the belief in and application of the laws of Intention, Attraction and Abundance.

From the beginning , post after post, the Shustah made it clear the one thing I needed to do was reestablish a regular meditation practice but I chose to ignore the advice.
So many excuses until recent events finally led me to the moment when I had to stop running away.

So I declared the intention and made the commitment and have to admit that the early results have been more than I could possibly have ever imagined.

The lovely Butterflies bring change and transformation. I know my energy has been too scattered in the past...........all those enticing flowers to flit between and enjoy.........but I think that's unconsciously been an avoidance tactic.
Guard against disappointment say the Butterflies and that's what I'd been doing in the simplest possible way.............don't even go there for a start.

Well, I've changed that attitude and providing I can hold on to the universal power source this Lord assures me we're all plugged into then all should progress well.


~You can measure your power in your ability to stop thought. The longer you can stop thought, the more powerful you are.~

Sacred Mushroom~Archangel Uriel~Treasure Chest

Sacred Mushroom....................Archangel Uriel.......................Treasure Chest

The Sacred Mushroom is the card of psychic and occult exchange. The two frogs can represent an inner dialogue between the self and a spiritual guide or teacher, or with our Higher Self.
The frogs also represent change and transformation and this process can be confusing which makes it especially important to listen to our intuition and inner guidance in order to make the right choices and decisions.

Not always easy to know whose voice is being heard.................the mind has its own agenda which is often not to our best advantage and it'll definitely do it's best to have it's say.

Still, the Archangel Uriel is a powerful presence and if he's directing proceedings I think I can safely say I've been hearing correctly.

Uriel .......Light of God......the Angel of Ministration and Peace. He transforms painful memories from the past, assists in releasing negativity and restoring a peaceful state of being that brings understanding and opens the door to new opportunities.

This is exactly how I spent most of June................taking time out to reflect and contemplate, allowing some small issues to rise and attempting to put them right. But I don't draw cards to tell me what I already know so I think there's a small warning here. I thought I was done .........finished with it and could pick up life again happy in the knowledge I'd learned what I needed to know.

Archangel Uriel says.............'the work is only half completed'...........seems I was a bit hasty and he's really pushing this message...

...the lid of the Treasure Chest is only half open. This is the card of the Jewels of the Self. An open chest, an open heart ..............the lid of negativity removed so the true beauty of the self can shine forth and the natural abilities and talents that have been given to every individual can be expressed with confidence and become a gift to share with others.

So I better not ask "Are we there yet?'..........................because the answer is obviously no and its back to work I go!


~You won't realise the distance you've walked until you take a look around and realise how far you've been~

Lord of Contemplation~Winged Death~Serpent

Lord of Contemplation................Winged Death................Serpent

Leaping confidently back into the saddle was a little premature as I was very quickly thrown from the saddle and laid up with a head cold. A blessing actually because I had no choice but to sit back and it offered an opportunity to quietly think through what was on my mind.

The Lord of Contemplation is the card of meditation and deep thought.

Whatever is on your mind requires careful consideration and a willingness to look at all aspects of the problem and it's certainly not the time for hasty decisions or actions.

Winged Death is about termination and finality..........the ending of a situation and again the emphasis is placed on the importance of being aware of the whole picture. All too often what appears to be an external problem is only a symptom of a deeper inner ailment. It took me a while to realise that changing my outer circumstances would not in the long run change anything because the problem lay within myself. I needed to look deep within the shadows and shed light on where my motivation was coming from.

The Serpent is a warning! Take care, be on your guard! Danger lurks if you don't tread carefully.

Certainly the danger of emotional delusion and misinterpretation was present but I felt no threat as I sat with the Serpent. It seemed it was present in its spiritual guise of Master of the Path bringing guidance and understanding and what I felt was a gentle sadness that has carried over to today.

Look back he says ..............retrace your steps and see how many times you've been in this situation and how your response works to your disadvantage. Its time to end it once and for all.

It's true. There are some behaviour patterns that are so instinctive, so habitual that we don't recognise them even when they're staring us in the face. I'm very glad I was given the time to sit and work this issue through before it was too late.

~I am not discouraged, because every wrong step discarded is a step forward~~~~~~~~Thomas Edison

Magical Horse~Noisy Seabird~Closed Gate

Magical Horse........................Noisy Seabird........................Closed Gate

The green Pages are cards of growth and progress.

The Magical Horse runs like the wind, sure-footed and certain that's he's on track and nothing will slow his progress. Yet despite the apparent speed and confidence portrayed in this card it does mean conflict and lack of synchronisation in timing which is probably the result of the horse's one track mind which hasn't taken into account how outside influences might affect his run.

Life does that..............just when you think everything is going according to plan along comes the Noisy Seabird to distract you and throw you off stride. An interference that can cause worry and anxiety if you can't see past the need to continue down this track without stopping because not all distractions are annoyances. Sometimes it's simply other people or things that have first priority on your time and attention. Over the past two weeks I've had a constant flow of very noisy little seabirds and their parents visiting................distraction which has definitely interfered with my blogging time but in the nicest possible way.

The Closed Gate stopped the horse in his tracks. The time wasn't right to continue but no need to stress about it. Enjoy the time out............take a break, relax.

Which I have done but now peace reigns once more and I can saddle up and get back on track again.


~A horse in the wind - a perfect symphony~.........author unknown

Fence ~ Bed ~ Butterflies

Fence......................................... Bed...................................Butterflies

In the last post I was talking about the round trip and this threesome has certainly led me a merry dance 'round the gorse bush backwards', as we say.

I had a very intense reaction to the Fence and it wasn't pleasant. It seems strange now and completely irrational but it happened. The ghostly figures seemed anguished and filled with despair .........feelings that immediately became mine and refused to go away. This is the card of severance and separation............the fence is a barrier that comes between the self and another individual and it can be on any plane, physical, emotional, mental or spiritual.
I immediately jumped to the conclusion that here it is.............the moment when I face the fact that any hopes I have of further developing my connection to Spirit are fruitless because there is a huge block standing in the way and it looks pretty solid and unmoving to me.

Add to that the fact the Bed can mean 'misconduct' and I'm convinced it's all my fault and I'm incapable of doing it right.........getting it right. Not a happy frame of mind at all.

That night I had a dream that was obviously connected. I was in an awful stone hospital or asylum and wherever I went there were figures draped in white but with their faces and bodies visible. On beds and curled up in foetal positions on the floor.........barely human, emaciated and obviously dying forms which I kept trying to lift, carry and cover . I looked for but could find no nurses or anybody to help . The last thing I remember is walking towards an open door knowing I could do nothing and would have to leave.

It is the last bit that's important but the memory of the horrible images overshadowed that for a while. I enjoy dream interpretation and I do trust the knowledge it's one way Spirit speaks to me but they've been few and far between lately which has been discouraging. Having this one showed me how wrong I was to assume I'd lost that connection...........I needed to take the Bed's advice, time out to rest and look at other perspectives and that little round trip was quite worthwhile.

I believe the dream figures are my fears and insecurities.................slowly dying but I'm still giving some of them my attention although the ending suggests I'm progressing towards leaving them behind. This is good but it also makes it clear this is the focus for now. For the rest I'll have to wait and be patient.

What else did I learn?................instant, instinctive response is not always intuition. It's equally likely to be an emotional gut reaction based on fear and attachment to old self beliefs. Looks like I've still got some work to do on that one. True intuition and connection to Higher Self, guides and teachers needs a foundation of emotional security to provide a calm , clear channel for communication.

The Butterflies indicate a temporary condition ending in a breakdown because of lack of foundation which pretty much sums it up. Change and transformation of thinking and knowing when to sever the bonds of restricting influences.

Something to be happy about!


We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty. ~~~~~ ~Maya Angelou