When Mountain Lions and the Full Moon Meet

Today's Earth Magic Card is the:

Full Moon~Completion
"Every 29.5 days Grandmother Moon shines bright and full in the sky, illuminating the landscape with her muted brilliance, casting a delicate canopy over the sky and the physical features of Earth.

Having gradually etched her way over the last two weeks to fullness, she now stands like a guiding beacon in the night.

She has completed this round of her perpetual and periodic monthly journey, and will now start her slow but steady retreat into shadow.

In this card, we see the grandeur of the moon at its peak, blazing brightly and creating a silhouette of a tree.

This beautiful orb reminds us that all cycles have their time of completion and fulfillment, one that will inevitably be followed by a decrease until yet another cycle is initiated."

"You can now take pleasure in knowing that whatever you have been working toward now has reached its culmination.
It may have been a relatively brief cycle or a much more extensive one, yet regardless of the length of time, you have arrived at the stage of completion."

" Let yourself feel the contentment and satisfaction of this accomplishment.
It is like when you take a deep breath and reach the point where your lungs are pleasantly full and your body is ready to release that breath."

"It is important to not only enjoy this completion but also to let go and allow yourself to relax afterword, just like exhaling slowly and consciously.
People are much too eager to rush to the next item on the agenda without giving proper time and space to appreciating and honoring the natural cycle of release that follows a point of resolution.
Give yourself that time to relax and rest before tackling Spirit’s next assignment."-Earth Magick Oracle Cards by Dr. Steven Farmer

This is the card I pulled this morning. How fitting it is in reflection to what has been going on in this last week. In writing my last post on my Earth Card layout, one of the things I have been learning is to take the strife life hands me and begin to look at what lessons I am to take away with me, what I can learn from them and how to apply this lesson within my life now.

In the midst of all this, I have been introduced to the Mountain Lion. Butterflies, Dolphins and Wolves have always dominated my Spirit world but every so often, an animal will make entrance into my life for me to learn and take heed of it's teachings.

Two days ago I enrolled in a 2 week week mini-ecourse with SoulLodge and learning to connect and explore the sun goddess Mountain Lion. Exploring these concepts :

• 3rd Chakra * Solar Plexus * Power Center (perfect as this Chakra is always weak and muddied)
• Leaps of Faith
• Boundaries
• Decisiveness
• Energy Balancing
• Movement
• Right Use of Power

In addition to also creating a Summer Solstice Ceremony. Remember my last posts Shaman Card and living life through ceremony? I have decided that this Summer Solstice I am finally creating a Summer Solstice Self-Dedication Ceremony and Ritual.

It's time!

It's time to truly discover and Reclaim My Power.

To Not Be Afraid Anymore and to Walk Into My Goddess-Filled Life!

Funny how sometimes Life's most painful moments turn into life-affirming lessons and coming Full Circle!

We all do not like when Life hits us smack in the face with painful moments and events. It is what we do with these moments that count.

Sometimes when we are in the throws  of grief, anger, sadness and pain the most beautiful Rainbows emerge!

We ask for Signs and it's up to us to Keep Our Eyes and Ears Open for these Signs and I have and I'm so thrilled to finally begin to truly "Listen"...Shamans Medicine is how I see it!

Sometimes that means saying Good-Bye!

Good-bye to old patterns, old habits, and also to people. Some of those ties can be very sad and as a Mom, I'm not saying Good-Bye to anyone but beginning to learn Detachment with Love and learning New Boundaries that not only keep my peace of mind but to also allow others to walk Their path, regardless of the struggles one has chosen.

That doesn't mean it is easy or that it is not painful. It Just Is! This Journey I am now walking upon I feel is the Door I am meant to walk through and with it will open New Opportunities, Lessons and a New Chapter in my Spiritual Development and Life!

So what happens when the Mountain Lion meets the Full Moon?

Extraordinary Power and Strength from Within Gathered Around the Circle of Grandmother Moon!

Meet the Mountain Lion (Cougar)

This cat goes by several names including Mountain Lion, Panther, and Puma. Cougar spirit will teach us to assert ourselves, and take control of our life so we can become leaders. Cougar's graceful swiftness shows us how to understand the natural flow of our environment and move into a position of leadership.

Muscles rippling, free on the mountains,

Great cat of cunning, hunting and seeking,

Teach me quietness and stealth of purpose.

Show me the secrets of quiet magic. -Lins Domain

"Leadership

This is a very powerful, but very difficult totem.
Cougar medicine is the lesson of the use of power,
how to be an effective, fair leader and not abuse power."-Lins Domain

"This totem’s gift is how to balance power, intention, strength and grace.  

It is the balance of body, mind and spirit.   

The first responsibility of leadership is truth.  

Remember:  Responsibility is no more than the ability to respond to any situation.  

Cougar can teach you how to bring out your power 

and fill your heart with it that will enable you to take charge of your life.  

You can use Cougar power to defend yourself or to attack."-Lins Domain 

When Icebergs Melt into Rainbows

"Love is the vital core of the soul, and of all you see, only love is infinite."

~Rumi

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This is quite a tough post to write as it contains some deeply personal information. Information that is not generally shared...BUT...

In order to Transform...Grow...and Learn we must sometimes face those things we'd much rather sweep under the proverbial rug. I also feel strongly in sharing our stories because it is within these stories we can connect, heal and know we are not alone.

As of late, my life has been in turmoil and chaos. Two things I strive to not allow entrance into my life. Life, on the other hand, will make it's presence known if there are things we choose to deny, hide or push away what we fear or are too painful to confront. It is only until we seek to heal those wounds or seek for those answers, our lives will not only remain the same but it will also remain in a state of chaos.

I prefer to live Happy! How about you?

It has been hard to go through the day without wanting to climb in bed and go back to sleep. To be fully alone. Not wanting a single person around!

It is even hard to want to meditate, perform Reiki self-healing or even finish my crystal classes (I'm SO close to finishing) all the while knowing these are the things I need the most to move forward and to stay healthy.

Eating is also a chore. All the everyday things we do become exaggerated and move in slow motion...

And it hurts...

The Heart and Spirit Hurt....

In desperate need of guidance, I looked to my Earth Magic Oracle Deck. At first I only pulled one card to work with for the day but after what the card revealed, I decided to sit and do a reading.

Here is the first card I chose before moving onto my reading:

Lightning~Power

"We see power all around us. It's in the mountains, meadows, and clouds-in fact, in every expression of Nature-yet there isn't a more dramatic display of Nature's power than Lightning....Lightning sharpens our senses and triggers fear and awe. This demonstration of the Power of Creation is yet another way to remind us that we are not in control of the natural world"-Steven Farmer-Earth Magic Oracle Cards

The power is available to you, the force of Life itself, is neutral. It is neither good or bad. It just is. I feel this card invoked in me the understanding that no matter what, we only have control over ourselves. Through our own Spirituality can we change and grow.

For those who make the choice NOT to utilize the power they have within themselves, no matter how much your heart breaks. It is completely up the individual to walk their own path. And as a mother, I need to learn to allow that to unfold however it may.

I have faced this lesson time and again and although logically I know this, sometimes the heart gets in the way and makes it hard to accept that some things just are. When you love someone so much it hurts (as in your children) it is only then you realize it's time to detach with love. At least that is what they say and what I have attempted to try and do....One of my life's most difficult lessons.

BUT HOW?

We have loved our children from the moment we find out we are pregnant until our last breath and we dream of giving them a wonderful life and the tools so they, themselves can prosper and grow. What happens when your dreams and reality hit? Life!

One of the ways to harness your own power can be through ritual and mindful meditation. Getting as close to Spirit as you can in whatever way works for you. It is having Faith that the Universe and our Creator will answer our prayers.

Today's Oracle Layout:
Card 1-Represents the Issue

Mountain~Strength

"The massiveness of the mountain evokes a sense of impenetrable and immovable strength and stature. A mountain's quiet, resolute immensity leaves us in awe and inspires us to reach for greater heights. Yet, it can also pose challenges."-Steven Farmer-Earth Magic Oracle Cards

"It makes no sense to deny the strength you have at the cost of allowing yourself to be reactive and subject to external influences far beyond what is healthy for you. The current situation calls for you to be diligent, but to the point of fear or paranoia."-Steven Farmer-Earth Magic Oracle Cards

Standing steady as a rock is what is called for now. Cultivating a solid resolve and not breakdown into an emotional mess. In the past, as hard as I tried, I could easily be swayed even when knowing if I did would be detrimental to my peace of mind.

My present circumstance needs for me to feel the mountains strong presence, their unwillingness to yield, their slow dependability. Meditating about how the mountains strength could help me strengthen my resolve and purpose.

Feeling its ancient earth presence and knowing that where ever I am, I am connected to this strength.

Card 2-Subconscious influence of which you are unaware

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Iceberg~Submerged

"Although  the top most portion of an iceberg can easily be seen, there's still a massive amount of its body below the water that may be difficult to detect . And that which remains unseen can fool us and perhaps even be dangerous and damaging."-Steven Farmer-Earth Magic Oracle Cards

Whatever is suppressed or denied will continue to show up somehow, somewhere and usually at the most inopportune times.

Truth be told, I have submerged my life in a lot of shame and guilt. Shame for some of the choices I have made that in turn caused damage to the two people I love more than anything else...My Children! Parenting through shame and guilt does not make a very pretty picture.

Guilt for allowing people and situations to dictate my life and not leaving sooner. Submerged in anger at myself for not being there emotionally at the times I was needed. This is YEARS in the making and sifting through all the layers has been a slow and painstaking process.

Submerged in deep seated anger at my ex for tearing apart my children and the naive person I was allowing it to happen all the while thinking...hoping and praying that tomorrow will get better!

Submerged in self-hate for years and years. Living with the *if only's*, wishing that I can could start over....

But I can and I did! Through the Grace of the Divine Source, I stumbled my way through the mess and out to the other side unscathed....Well, somewhat!.

Transformed and New!

In today's reading though I find that I am still submerged in those same feelings of shame and guilt. Maybe not as intense but they still linger and it is up to me only to confront, move through and heal.

Card 3-External influence of which you are aware

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Tsunami~Wake-Up Call (I have received this card TWICE now)

"This message reminds me of the lessons of the Root Chakra, to follow your instincts. This week it is time to examine if we are ignoring, avoiding, or denying something or someone in our lives. Somewhere in your gut my words are penetrating to a place that is stirring something in you, something that says, move, and this is our deep inherit instinct.

This wake-up call does not have to be a scary thing, in fact it can become worse by avoiding the issue, because you are denying yourself relief from this fear; and fear is limiting. Respond to your wake-up call and find your relief."-My Reiki Life

Like I said before this card has come up twice for me now and it is BLARING and SCREAMING at me. If I were to be brutally honest I would have to say that I need to get my head out of the sand (nicer way of putting it) and stop pushing aside those issues surrounding my daughter and begin to walk through it~

The only way to the other side of any problem is not to go around it, or under it, or over it..One Must Walk Through it to get to the other side.

My feelings do not matter. It is my daughter's feelings and happiness that matter and although I am supportive of her, my own fears and thoughts get in the way. For my daughter's happiness to grow, she needs her Mom there 100%...Present and Accounted For!

In regards to my son, this is a true wake-up call for me to finally learn Detachment With Love...As hard and heart-breaking at times it will be, the only way to my own piece of mind is to find resolution within myself to Love him as much as I do but to stop enabling him and allow him to walk his own path, however painful it may be.

No matter how painful the process is for me! It's time for me to Live too!

Card 4-What is required for resolution

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Rainbow~Blessings

"Rainbow’s hold the promise of tomorrow, our dreams, abundance and freedom from stress. So remember that tomorrow will never come, there is only ever today so make the most of now and enjoy doing it!

Capture that essence of childhood that is still there within you and try and keep it at the forefront of your thoughts and feelings today. So you have a problem? OK, weigh it down with all your blessings. Problems are just stepping stones to a calm, peaceful and abundant life. They could even be called blessings themselves."-Indigo's Reading Blog

 Remember that rainbows can even straddle mountains and melt icebergs!

Through everything I have been confronted with as of late, the one thing that has become my Mantra-My Daily Prayer is The Five Reiki Precepts:

Just For Today I Will Not Worry

Just For Today I Will Not Anger

I Will Count my Many Blessings

I Will Do My Work Honestly

I Will Be Kind To All Living Creatures!

Every obstacle...Every Problem Holds Lessons For Us All and I Choose To Look For Those Lessons With an Open Heart and Mind!

Card 5-Resolution

Shaman~Ancient Healing Wisdom

"The solid presence of this Native American man, there is no judgement, no ego, just the sense of a strong inner knowing. The role of the Shaman is to heal, and to do this takes work on the spirit level. "All illnesses, whether physical, emotional, or psychological, stem from an illness of Spirit." We can look at our relationship with Spirit and examine if we need to heal on some level.

According to Dr. Farmer, a Shaman lives his life in ceremony, with reverence for all living things"-My Reiki Life

I am not surprised at seeing this card as the Resolution for my present circumstances.

Delving into Spirit...

Connect With Spirit...

Having Faith and Truly Believing in Spirit and Within Myself!


Reiki has opened this up for me on a level I wish I could adequately describe. Through my work as a Reiki Practitioner in combination with utilizing the healing power of crystal healing, Spirit has been talking to me all along.

I think now is the time Spirit and I have a Deep Conversation!

Reiki Crystal Grid for Protection of a Loved One

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Kee) is an ancient healing art that has been around for thousands of years. Rei-meaning "higher power" and Ki-meaning "universal life force energy". Therefore, Reiki is "spiritually guided life force energy". Reiki uses universal energy to heal from the inside out and that it works not only on the physical level, but the emotional, mental, and spiritual levels as well. Reiki heals by directing universal energy to flow through ones body, freeing for restrictions, blockages or negative energy. This allows the life force energy to flow in a healthy, balanced, and natural way.

I love to use healing stones and crystals along with the sacred healing art of Reiki.  I find that gemstones amplify the healing process of this Universal Life Force Energy. Presently, I am in the process of creating a Healing protection Crystal Grid for two of my closest family members. With the healing power of crystals and channeling Reiki Energy, I feel that my love and intention will reach them and provide healing protection for both of them. I also call upon Angel Guides to help in this process. Archangel Michael is the Angel I call upon to help, protect and guide me.

Before you begin make sure your stones are cleared and programmed for your healing purpose. The clearer the energy of a healing stone, the more powerful it is. A cleared, ready crystal feels positive and bright, tingly and cool to the touch. A crystal that needs clearing may feel hot, heavy or drained.   My personal favorite method to use is the smudging method by lighting a sage stick or incense, allow the smoke to become thick and then passing each stone thru the smoke asking your guides/dieties to cleanse the stone of any negativity. There are several different ways you may cleanse a crystal that can be found here.

After you choose and clear your gemstone or crystal, it is then appropiate to dedicate it or program it.  The purpose of programming a crystal or gemstone is to focus on your desired intention, thereby magnifying the stone's healing energy through your own focused energy.  The purpose of dedicating the stone to a high level healing energy or Goddess (God) is to protect it from negative energy.  A crystal or stone that is programmed  and dedicated in these ways becomes much more powerful and useful as a tool.

It is simple to dedicate your crystal, simply hold the crystal or gemstone in your hand and state clearly in your mind:  "Only the most positive high-level energy may work through this healing tool".  Focus on your intent for awhile, then end your sensing (meditation) with "So Mote It Be" (or however you choose to end the the dedication.  The stone is now dedicated.

Goddess Yemaya

You may also choose to dedicate your gemstone or crystal to a specific healing energy, for example, to a Goddess or God of healing and protection.  There are many healing goddesses, including Isis, Yemaya, Diana,  as well as Gods of Strength and Protection such as Kratos, or Cratus, Apollo, Fenrir, Hercules, Hermes, and Vishnu  For stones programmed for protection, Hecate or Kali are strong protection Goddesses.

Using Sacred Geometry, choose the pattern you desire such as the Flower of Life or even a simple circle to create your grid. After selecting your crystals and cleansing and dedicating them, make sure you create sacred space to conduct your Reiki Crystal Grid. You are now ready to create your grid.

A Grid to Send Healing and Protection to a Loved One

To send Healing and Protection to a loved one, the centerpiece of your grid will represent that person. You can use a photograph of the person. If you do not have a photograph on hand you can use anything that will represent that person, for example one of their belongings, like a ring or a watch. If you have neither of these then a simple name on a piece of paper is sufficient. The most important thing is that you focus your intention on the person who you want to send the healing too.

The object that you use to do this makes no difference. Using an item that you feel will help you focus on the person and bring that person to mind is what matters. You can also choose a Clear Quartz crystal tower to place upon a photograph or you can place those personal items around the quartz crystal or other center crystal of your choice.. Remember, your intuition is what is most important and you can never go wrong.

Select a crystal from your crystal collection, according to its unique healing properties. Choose one that is relevant to the person you are sending healing too. So for example if that person is travelling and you want to send protection to them on their travels you can work with Amethyst crystals. Most people tend to use several of the same crystals at any one time.

You can place 4 Amethyst tumbled stones (medium to large size if possible) inside the grid, showering the centrepiece with the healing energy from the Amethyst. Both the Centrepiece (person you are sending healing to-the Centerpiece can also be a large crystal such as a Clear Quartz with the recipients picture underneath it.) and the Amethyst can surrounded Selenite, creating a circle of protection or even a large quartz crystal to amplify the energy.).

The Selenite can transmit the energy from the amethyst into the centrepiece, which in in turn will send out distant healing to the recipient. Infuse your crystal grid with Reiki Energy (if you are not attuned to Reiki that is okay. Sending out all the Love you can muster will work just as well. It's your love and heart that sends the energy through distance and time!). Then you can proceed to activate your grid. To find out how to activate a crystal grid here is a great How-To video by Hibiscus Moon. Only when you feel you have finished, say a prayer of gratitude and you can end the process.

You can leave your crystal grid up for as long as you feel the need to as well as recharging it everyday if you'd like by spending time with your grid. Meditate, pray and reactivate your grid. It is your Love, the most Powerful of all Energy that will radiate outward and sent to your Loved One!