Month: November 2019

Message from the Three of wands and the King of wands.

Fire energy! The King of Wands is looking at the three of wands. Soul purpose. Stop dreaming and take that first step! Move!

So today, the cards that appeared are the three of wands with the King of Wands at the bottom of the deck. The three of wands carries the message in this reading, of the creation of something new. The wands are fire energy. Fire is an element in the formula of creation. The wands in the tarot denote action, creative fire, transmutation (e.g., the phoenix), motivation, purpose, inner drive and spirituality, the inner “spark”, purpose.

Take note of the character in the three of wands. This is a single person on this card. The message here is inner fire, inner motivation, inner growth. Coming into one’s personal power. The acceptance of one’s unique gifts and as such gaining the confidence and motivation to express it.

In one aspect, The King of Wands looking at the three of wands here reminds me of the higher self looking at the lower self. Providing encouragement and strength for the three of wands. The King of Wands is the “mature” aspect of the wands suit. He knows how to channel the creative fire of the wands to use it for the highest good of himself and his kingdom. He uses this fire to inspire and encourage others.

I also see the King here as a wise elder, observing the student. Will he take the first step? Or will the student allow fear to prevent him from moving forward to the four of wands, which is the physical manifestation of the inspiration.

The King looks a bit impatient here. With his wand “staff” in hand, his expression says “move”! He looks as if he is about to rise up from his throne and give that three of wands a push!

The message here is to stop dreaming. You have internalized your dreams long enough. Create and move forward with your vision. Transmute that fear and doubt that has been holding you back. Take that first step!

Both of these cards are masculine. Masculine wands are a message of action, strength, fire, movement, confidence, conscious action – in other words making things happen.

The King of Wands is not a “touchy feely” energy. He doesn’t take “no” for an answer, and he will not listen to excuses. If the King says you are ready, then it is time to move! Don’t second guess the wisdom of the King.

To wrap this up, the King here represents the highest order and masculine energy of the wands suit. He is encouraging the three of wands to take that first step to take control of his destiny. To overcome doubt, embrace his gifts and begin the journey. To bring his inspiration to the physical, and to express the “spark” of his divine talents to the world.

Embrace your fire!

Selenite – Cleansing & Calming

You can feel selenite’s calming effects when you hold it.

I adore selenite! For people that are new to crystals, selenite is one of those must haves in any collection. This fabulous mineral is easy to come by. It is available online and I’ve seen it in stores such as Ross and Marshalls. It comes in a variety of shapes such as sticks, wands, candle holders, tumbled stones, spheres, pyramids you name it! Known for it’s soothing and calming energies, this mineral is a wonderful addition to any space.

Selenite is known as a clear vibrational mineral. It acts as a cleanser in the environment, almost like a filter. It’s high vibration properties can be used to clear negative energies from jewelry and other crystals when these objects are placed on it. It also has a soothing effect when it is held, and when it is placed in a living space. I particularly love my large selenite lamp!

For those who work with crystal energies, selenite can be used in combination with other crystals such as amethyst and clear quartz, to aid in the connection to the higher dimensional realms of the angels and ascended masters. Energy channelers often wear selenite pendants in combination with other stones, while they are working to aid in transmuting the energy and to keep the “lines” open.

Selenite can also be used on the outside of crystal grid patterns as a boundary to anchor the space and to keep the intention inside the grid clear. The selenite sticks are excellent for use in this way. I like to use four sticks (one for each direction). I will publish future posts including pictures on crystal grids. Sticks or pyramids can also be used to “grid” ones home as well!

Place selenite alongside lighted candles, or use selenite candleholders in a room or sacred space. You will instantly feel more relaxed! Selenite will dissolve in water over time, so be careful with it if you have it near you while you are taking a bath.

Some people think of selenite as a protective stone. But in my opinion, it acts more like a filter and/or cleanser. It transmutes the surrounding energies, but it does not necessary “block” them. I prefer to use selenite in this way. To “cleanse” a space to enhance the effectiveness of the other crystals that I am working with. When I work with selenite, I get the impression of calmness, clarity, and cleansing. Like taking a deep breath of cool air and exhaling ahhhhhh!

When choosing white selenite, look for clean, bright white pieces without a lot of other mineral inclusions (an exception to this is if you are purchasing a cluster – there are usually other minerals in those). But for the sticks, tumbled stones, spheres, etc. pure white is best.

Selenite also comes in a beautiful orange color. I have large crystal heart made of orange selenite as well as a candleholder. It is gorgeous in the evening, lit up with the candle burning inside. The energetic properties of orange selenite function the same as the white and is widely available.

Houston Gem & Mineral Show!

I went to the Houston Gem & Mineral show in Humble this past weekend. It was amazing! This was my first show – I have always either purchased crystals in retail stores or online. There were so many vendors with a huge variety of crystals (and fossils too)! It was wonderful to speak to the vendors and find out first hand the information about their gems. For example, the country of origin, the mines they came from, and the process that was used to extract them. There were some stunning (and expensive) rare specimens as well. What an experience to see these beauties up close!

I went a little “crystal crazy” I must admit (laugh). There were so many beautiful gems and larger specimens as well that would be expensive and risky to ship. I would recommend any crystal lover make the time to attend a show. You will be hooked! There is another event coming up in Conroe. I will post the information shortly. Here is the link to the HGMS show for more information.

www.hgms.org

The Tower

There’s no denying the powerful message of The Tower.

This card with it’s unsettling image always freaks people out when they see it. This is a card of sudden change. Whether it’s a change in perspective, a change in a situation, a sudden move, a break-up, etc. This card appears in a reading when the current situation is not working, but the person feels “stuck”. It is time to shake things up.

This drastic change was something that needed to happen for one’s personal and/or spiritual growth. Seen as a catastrophe while it is happening, it is actually a blessing in disguise. This card can indicate many types of changes depending on the surrounding cards. But in all instances this is a card of freedom.

The tower is collapsing because it was built on a faulty foundation and/or has outlived it’s usefulness. The collapse of the tower shakes up our world so we can start anew. It is the lightning bolt of consciousness that allows us to see the truth of a situation. Once the tower collapses, there is nothing left. This symbolizes the fact that once one knows the truth, and/or sees the reality of a situation, one has no choice but to move on. The fact that this is a major arcana card is significant, this is a NECESSARY change.

How many times do we stay in situations whether it’s romantic relationships, career, friends, living in an area where there are limited opportunities, etc., that are not healthy for us physically, spiritually, and mentally. Yet we stay because it is familiar to us. Even when the situation is terrible, it is predictable and therefore to us, is perceived as safer than leaving. We allow our fear of the unknown and self-imposed limitations to keep us imprisoned in the tower.

This card can also indicate that someone’s ego has gotten the better of them. The universe is sending circumstances into a person’s life to “take them down a notch”. In this deck, one sees the character as a naked person falling from the tower. This is the ego being stripped down so that it can start fresh with a renewed perspective. The Tower brings with it, some harsh lessons indeed, but it is for the highest good of the person for whom this card’s message is for.

The card that follows The Tower is The Star. This card’s message is of renewed hope, new beginnings, balance, and a higher spiritual awareness/perspective. This symbolizes one’s recovery of freedom, and therefore of one’s true self, after the collapse of the illusion of limitations that kept one a prisoner within the tower walls.

How many times have we gone through sudden changes in our life only to look back and say, I am so glad I (insert what’s appropriate here: found out the truth, made that career change, made the decision to leave a bad situation, moved to a better neighborhood, etc.). In retrospect, the collapse of The Tower was the best thing that could have happened to you.

This sums up the message of the The Tower.