CRYSTAL CONNECTIONS A Holistic Lifestyle Magazine Issue #03
September/October 2016
The 'Service to Self' Issue
Crystal Connections Table of Contents Mind Cottonwood Farms: Spiritual Farming: page 5
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Unleash Inspiration with 'Dear Juniper': page 7
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Body Essential Oil of the Month, Angelica: page 8 Jump start your morning: page 13
Soul Energy Forecasts: pages 15 & 16 A love story, "Why I Believe": page 18 A lesson from the Wizard: page 22
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Crystal Connections Contributors
Terry Romine A charismatic psychic intuitive, teacher, and part time wizard, ready to connect you to another realm. Page 22
Judy LaJesse Model, Fitness fanatic, Blogess, and regular contributor, shares her tale of trust self discovery. Page 9
Teri Bach Psychotherapist for 25 years and a Certified Tapping into Wealth Coach, Teri talks about the emotions of money. Page 11
Tammy Campy Committed to growth and expansion of consciousness in humanity, Tammy gives us the numerology forecast! Page 16
Amanda Herpoel She's quirky. She's magical. She's bad ass. This lunar expert will teach you how to make that moon your bitch. Page 7
LAlice Wool Intuitive Business Coach, helping women connect with their higher purpose and potential, talks of her leap of faith! Page 20
Kailee Marie An inspirational Millennial who wants you to grab your get up and go before it gets up and nope! Page13
Crystal Connections From the Editors It's the Little Things About a month ago, I took a time out. Like, a full blown 'where's Sarah?' sized time out. I was frazzled and sapped of my energy. For me, self care means paying the bills on time and having clean underwear. I thought it meant hot baths, yoga, smoothies, and the social media photo and perfect hashtag to bless the occasion. I had to shut out the noise to get me to pay attention to what mattered: my energy,my sanity, my passions. Distractions and shiny things don't matter. Being a nice person matters. Doing what makes you happy, just for the sake of enjoying it, matters. Even if the photo and hashtag aren't included.
Sarah Holy Shift! In the process of relocating myself, my family, and 3 businesses to a rural patch of land in Central Montana I am learning many lessons surrounding the areas of my life that involve patience, compromise and flexibility. I am also blessed by being surrounded by profound beauty and peace. I couldn’t be more excited about the future of this magazine as well as my other creative endeavors! May we all grow into
Heidi
our best selves.
I had the honor of visiting The Cottonwood Farm, which is a certified organic and Biodynamic (BD) farm just outside of Ayr, ND where I interviewed Stacy NelsonHeising, Orchard Manager, and her husband Dan Heising, Cider House Manager.
Spiritual Farming At Cottonwood Farm & Cider House
Changing paradigms in our food system and farming practices. By Heidi Tungesvick
With the rise in the organic grocery market, the eat local movement, and naturally raised free-range meats, people are becoming more and more aware of the importance of not just the quality of our foods but the importance of knowing where it comes from and the impact that is made on the earth on which it is grown. Biodynamic farming is taking this organic precept to the next level. What does Biodynamic mean? Biodynamic is a comprehensive form of organic farming that includes the following principles: • Biodynamic farming is a regenerative approach that emphasizes self-sustainability. • Biodynamic farmers never use GMOs, synthetic chemicals, fertilizers or pesticides. • Biodynamic farms integrate plants, animals, water, air and soil into a regulating ecosystem.
The farm itself is a picturesque scene of bucolic bliss. Neatly kept it includes two family homes, a barn, outbuildings, wooded shelterbelt area, large vegetable garden, prairie restoration areas with wild flowers and rye grass, and apple orchards which include hops and cherry trees. They have 25 different varieties of apple trees for a total of approx. 1,500 trees. Dan and Stacy invited me into their beautifully restored American four-square home, and we settled down at the table for a visit and a glass of hard cider. HT- What does BD farming mean to you? SH- Farming BD you have to view the farm as a whole. For organic certification, you can just certify a few acres of the farm and have the rest conventionally farmed with chemicals. To be certified as Biodynamic the entire farm has to be operated using the Biodynamic growing practices. That includes the house’s yard and garden, shelter belt, everything. HT- Was is arduous to become certified organic and BD? How long did it take? SH-No, The farm has been run organically for long enough that that certification was very quick. The biodynamic certification took about a year and a half because of lost paperwork, but I had already been using the BD preps for the last three years. You have to use the preparations for three years before becoming certified. We are one of two certified Biodynamic farms in the state of North Dakota.
More specifically Biodynamic farming utilizes the sciences of homeopathy, herbology, astrological alignments among other holistic modalities to recognize the entire farm as a unique living organism unto itself. That includes the water, animals, wildlife, air, soil and each plant as how they relate to each other, the Earth, and the cosmos, as a whole. When the cohesive energy system of a farm is recognized and cared for the products that come from that farm are going to be a higher vibration, quality, and flavor. Such products (in my opinion) even take on a medicinal quality to the imbiber, just as the farm itself is medicinal to our much-loved planet Earth.
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” -Hippocrates
Stacy in front of one of the apple trees in the orchard.
SH- My father, Charles (Chuck) Nelson, certified this farm organic in the 1980’s and grew organic grain for years. This farm is his legacy that we are passionately carrying forward. It is personal for me. The philosophy of biodynamic farming aligns well with my own. The whole experience of this farm is important to me. It would be a great place just to sit and meditate. HT- What are your biggest obstacles? DH- Harsh winters, the wind, gophers, voles. Pruning all happens in the winter, so that is a big job. Also learning the art and science of making cider and the cost of equipment. Making a small batch of cider is very different than producing large, uniform batches. SH- None of this is easy except for the fact that I love doing what I am doing. HT- Why Biodynamic Farming?
HT- What do your five year and ten-year plans look like?
SH-I have always been aware of it, ever since I was little. Biodynamic is a philosophy and science that was started by Austrian scientist, philosopher, and doctor, Rudolf Steiner in the 1920’s. Some refer to BD farming as homeopathy for the earth.
DH- In five years we would like to have the cider house built and have our cider on tap in local bars and ten years we would like to start bottling.
HT- “Homeopathy for the Earth”, I love that concept. SH- Homeopathy as I understand it is you use products in very small amounts, and that is very much how the BD preparations work. We use manure, minerals, and herbs, sometimes fermented, and then mix small amounts with large amounts of water and then spray them on the trees. For example, we just made a valerian prep that we can use next spring. It can be sprayed on the trees if a danger of late frost is predicated. What the valerian prep does is it holds in the trees energy and warmth to get it through the cold spell. *(Valerian is traditionally considered a warming herb.) HT- Why apples and cider? SH- My dad retired, and I decided to come home and farm. He had sold all of the machinery, so we decided to start planting apple trees. We had a feasibility study done on turning the orchard into a You Pick, and we would have just broke even financially with that plan. Also people in this country, as opposed to Europe, are conditioned to think that a good tasting apple is blemish free. Our apples are not 100% perfect looking. HT- Pristine apple skin is obtained through the use of chemicals. SH- Exactly. So our apples are perfect for cider. We also learned that hard cider is the fastest growing segment of the alcohol market. HT- What is your drive to do this?
SH- 2016 is going to be our first apple producing year and all of them are going to cider. HT- What do you love the most about farming biodynamic and making hard cider? SH- I am really passionate about the land as well as what we produce. I love all of it. DH- I like brewing the cider. It has been humbling but fulfilling. SH-The friendly and supportive community of friends and mentors in the cider making arena and biodynamic farming family has been wonderful. We have enjoyed traveling to Cider Con, Biodynamic conferences, and toured many a cider house across the country. The level of personal responsibility that Dan and Stacy take on is admirable. Their farm is more than an orchard, it is sacred ground that is part of the raising of the collective consciousness and the betterment of humanity. Cottonwood Farm will have their BD vegetables available at the Red River Farmers Market on Broadway in Fargo this summer. Look for Cottonwood Cider’s to be featured soon in your local pubs. You can reach Dan and Stacy at: www.cottonwoodfarm.com On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cottonwoodciderhouse/?fref=ts
Or call them at: 701-866-9913 Heidi Tungesvick is an accomplished energy healer, aromatherapist, herbalist, and writer. She founded Wild Velvet Wellness in 2013 with the intention of bringing ancient and accessible healing modalities back to the masses. www.wildvelvetwellness.com
inspiration unleashed Amanda Herpoel
-Dear Juniper
September 1 brings us a new moon in Virgo. A new moon is a time of new beginnings, a clean slate, a fresh start; ahh! Just like a new school year! The moon is also positioned in Virgo which brings us a lot of intuitive insights but Virgo is also a perfectionist. So this means for you, dear moon baby, that all your intentions, goals, thoughts and desires are going to be lead by intuition this month, but overseen by the perfectionist inside of you! AKA your own worst critic!
Your intuition is your inner self that leads you to just knowing what the next right move is and inspiration is a universal consciousness; the energetic vibration responding to your inner self. So as you can see, they work very closely together. Perfectionism can block both your intuition and inspiration because it is, at it’s core root, fear. What happens when we allow fear into the driver’s seat of our lives? Fear wants to keep us safe, so she stops us before we can even begin. She feeds us those deep inner beliefs of being flawed which manifests into feelings of worthlessness, shame and low self-esteem. When one is feeling those feels, you lose touch with your inner true self. You don’t listen to those impulses to do something totally amazing because, holy
…..
crap! I’ve never done it before, what if I do it wrong? What if it looks sloppy? What if...what if...what if
Ok. So you can relate. You’ve identified that maybe you have a touch of perfectionism and you want to tap back into your intuition so it can lead you on the glorious path to some amazing inspiration! Cool. Let’s do this!
make a love list
mirror work
Mirror work.
Yes. Literally take out a notebook and pen and write
Mirror work is extremely powerful. Stand in front of
down everything you love about yourself!
the mirror and look yourself in the eyes. No cheating!
EVERYTHING! And don’t be coy, you’re reminding
Take a deep breath and say
yourself how awesome you are. After writing your list,
“ I see you. I hear you. I
love you.” This is giving that inner self, your intuition,
read it everyday, morning and night and keep adding to
the one you’ve been hiding under those heavy quilts of
it as the layers of self-negativity begins to lift.
fear disguised as perfectionism, a reason to come
course correcting
forward.
Course correct negative talk.
You can do this at anytime. Start to be aware and take notice how you speak to yourself and others. Anytime you notice yourself putting yourself down or criticizing other people, course correct it right then and there.
“OMG I’m so stupid, how could I have made that mistake?” course corrected: I’m not stupid. I’m human. I made a mistake. I’m actually very intelligent. It’s OK to make mistakes. 2. “Hey jerk! Can’t you drive?!” course corrected: People are generally kind and giving. He could have been more respectful but I don’t know what his current situation is and I won’t judge him. Do this enough and your vibrations will Two examples. 1.
begin to rise high enough where things like people cutting you off hardly happen but in fact, you’ll have traffic open up for you. It’s pretty amazing.
Congratulations! You just aligned yourself with lunar energy and used it to your advantage. By riding the wave of these perfectionist impulses that are affecting us all, you already know that there might be some sketchy areas along your path this month. By following the moon, you have a road map that will illuminate your way and make life flow way more naturally and easier than ever before. Want a more detailed road map or looking to learn more about how to align your life and business with the moon and take yourself from being in the daily grind and into the daily flow? Follow your intuition and click here: http://dearjuniper.com/
Angelica
Heidi Tungesvick
This month we are focusing on Angelica essential oil. Angelica oil is made from the seeds and roots of the angelica plant. This essential oil is known as the angels” and
“oil of the
“holy spirit root.” Angelica’s healing powers were so strong that it was believed to be of divine origin by Europeans in the 1600’s.
Fragrance
Application
Internal or as a dietary supplement: Dilute
Angelica has a medium/strong, base perfume
1:1 oil and carrier oil, put in a capsule and
note that is woody and peppery. It blends
take up to 3 times a day. Apply 1-2 drops on
well with cedarwood, juniper berry, orange,
location such as chakras or joints. Inhale
and bergamot.
directly or diffuse.
Magic Angelica is used for healing, protection, and visions. Its fragrance can be used by those who feel uncertain, spiritually neglected, or fearful. It aids in the communion with angels, self-love, and healing of fears.
Health Angelica is an anticoagulant and a relaxant. It
Angelica Clearing Spray Combine 10 drops each of Orange, Angelica, Bergamot, and Juniper essential oils along with one tablespoon vodka in small glass spray bottle. Shake and let sit for an hour, then add purified water to fill the rest of the bottle. Shake well and spray your aura and the four corners of the room for strength, purification, and protection. Do this before meditation or invoking your angels.
aids throat and lung infections, indigestion,
Purchase
and menstrual problems such as PMS.
Spirit
I use Young Living Essential Oils as they are therapeutic-grade. I trust the quality
Angelica assists in the release of pent-up
and enjoy working with a great company.
emotions and negative feelings. It restores
You can purchase oils on the Young Living
memories to the point of origin before trauma or
website at retail price or create an account
anger was experienced. It is great for increasing
(use YL distributor #1418430) and purchase
comfort, focus, strength, and stamina. This oil
a starter kit for wholesale pricing.
works well with the root chakra as it is grounding and protective as well as increasing the connection to the angelic realm.
PRECAUTIONS Oil Specific: Angelica Essential Oil causes photosensitivity. Avoid applying to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or UV light within 24 hours. General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucous membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.
A Strong Will to Thrive
Judy LaJesse, Crystal Connections Contributor
I
t wasn’t until recently that I actually felt and realized how strong the Law of Attraction (LOA)
…
really is and works
“be careful what you put out to the universe, you have a very strong will and you’ll get what you want.” Of course at the time I More than a few years back I had coffee with an acquaintance who told me
heard this it meant nothing to me. I went about my life for the next 3-4 years.
In the new year of 2015 I began to really take care of me. I looked into Reiki and knew it was something I needed for myself. I reached out to a friend who referred me to an energy healer. When I met with her for the first time, I was open to believing because I know deep down I really am a positive person who does see the bright side in just about every situation. In doing this for so many years I fell short in taking care of me as I was always there for others.
2015 was the beginning of my new life, as it should have been in the past. This actually started a year
Grace
before my first Reiki session. In the spring of 2014 I had enough of my life at the time. I wanted change,and I wanted it to be positive. I searched and searched the internet for images that would tell the universe (these are the things I want in my life), and so it started. I made a manifestation board.
One-by- one everything on my board was happening, and so I began to take notice. By this time I started to believe in myself a little more; however I still needed that little extra push if you will.When I was asked if I ever
“listened to my gut”, I was
like no. Yes I have gut feelings all the time, but why would I listen to them. THIS is the AH-HA moment that changed everything for me. I seriously had NO idea what that meant, why we have it, and what it would do to my life once I started listening to it. All this new information was a bit overwhelming. I started to remember times when I didn’t listen to my gut, and what happen because of it. I decided to start testing it.
Healing
Little by little when something popped up I was ONLY going to go with my gut reaction/feeling. At first this was very hard. My gut knew instantaneously what the answer was, and so I caught myself trying to think things through, analyzing and processing. Ultimately I did listen to my gut, but there were times I still went through my old way of thinking/processing before listening to my gut anyway. As this all relates to fitness I’m tested every single day to ‘listen to my gut’. I’m a runner, more like a running addict. I think about running when I fall asleep, and want to run first thing when I wake up every morning. Not being able to run because of past injuries has been difficult and very challenging for me. The plus side, I found a new appreciation for biking. I bought a road bike a few years back, and hadn’t taken it out for very many miles the last couple of years. I started to ride again and I LOVE it! Funny thing, what pacifies my want/need/desire for running is reading about it. This month I’ve read 4-books (all about running) an the #1 take-away is that cross training is the BEST form of compliment to running, and in short CYCLING and SWIMMING are the best! I’ve had these books for almost a year, and didn’t start reading them until now. At this point I’m not questioning why I wanted so long to read them, but I’m happy that I have found some form of activity to keep my mind from going a bit crazy from all the miles I’m not running. The other side to this is that I put my body through a couple years of hard training. Over training is more like it. My body held up as long as it could and now I’m taking a much needed break so that I can recover and come back even stronger.
As I wrap, I’m reminded of how blessed I really am. I have a very able body to be active. I may not be able to do everything I want right now, but in time I will and there’s a reason I’m going through this life lesson. I don’t need to know why, as long as I’m open to all of life’s possibilities and embrace what’s given to me.
… It’s there
The more I listen to my gut the more peaceful my life really is
for a reason, I hope you find away to trust yourself as much as I have. It’s truly beautiful! #LoveYourselfFirst
Renewal Renewal
Judy LaJesse: "I am a fitness enthusiast, daughter, sister, mom, lover...I LOVE change! I enjoy learning new things, and most of all spending time on making myself stronger. Whether that's with love, fitness, family, friends, or reading good book. I feel the most complete when my day starts with telling myself "I love you".
Judy
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Money Talk With Teri Bach
What did you notice? Did you feel uncomfortable? Did you want to run from the room? Did you think “how inappropriate?” This exercise greatly triggers people because most of us have, at least at some level, made the vow to be invisible; to play small.
Have you taken a Vow of Invisibility? Are you seen? Do you want to earn more money? Probably yes. But to do that, you’ll have to let people really see you shine. And allow yourself to stand out and be awesome!
If any of this is true for you, I invite you to click on this link to do some Tapping with me. Let’s TAP so we can begin to get rid of this vow!
Women often struggle with charging what they’re worth, standing out and shining. This comes from a deep sense (or vow) to never shine; that it’s not safe or okay to stand out. “Don’t toot your own horn.” Or they believe they don’t deserve to get all that they want. This fear of BEING SEEN is blocking your success and money. Let’s do a quick exercise to see what comes up for you. How invisible are you? How small do you play? Take a nice deep breath, close your eyes, and allow your mind to paint you a picture of you standing, very nicely groomed and dressed, at the front of a room filled with at least 50 people, most of whom have some relevance or authority over your income or advancement. If you have a job in a company, fill that room with your boss, the management, and other colleagues. Include people who are dependent on you doing your job, and also people who are at least partially responsible for how much money you make or whether you get a raise and how much that raise would be. If you’re self-employed or own a small business, fill this room with your target market, so everyone there is a perfect client/customer or anyone else who could offer a good opportunity for you. As you stand there facing them, imagine yourself saying, “I am awesome at what I do. I’m great at what I do. I completely deserve to be paid well for this.”
Teri Bach, MFT, has been a psychotherapist for 25 years. She lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for 28 years and has recently moved back and resides at Turtle Lake, MN. As a certified Tapping Into Wealth coach, she now coaches women entrepreneurs who want to earn more in their businesses by helping them change the beliefs they have about money. When clients work with Teri, they are able to earn unexpected income, get new clients or sales and have increased levels of confidence and motivation. She helps women entrepreneurs get their passion and excitement back into their businesses. Contact Teri at 925.989.9681 coachteribach@gmail.com. www.coachteribach.com
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Create
your
BEST morning routine Back to school, back to self, back to routine. I cannot believe it’s that time of year! I personally am a full time college student, going into my senior year. This year I look forward to falling back into a routine. Don’t get me wrong, I have thoroughly enjoyed my summer thus far, but I am excited to get back into a routine. Kailee Marie
If you’re anything like me, I’ve struggled to find a morning routine, but I long to find one that works best for me. I’ve tried setting my alarm very early, I tell myself what I want to do in the morning such as making breakfast, working out, checking in with my clients and followers, and deepening my spiritual growth. None of that has worked out. I’ll be honest, I either hit snooze or I turn my alarm completely off so I can wake up later. I feel guilty when I’ve slept the day away. I feel lazy, I feel like a bum, and I definitely feel really guilty. Lately, I’ve realized that it is my ego making me feel so negatively about sleeping. Sometimes we do need that rest so our body can heal and so we don’t stress our immune system. This is why I am here though. I am going to help you find the perfect morning routine for you and to actually feel excited about waking up early, not dread it.
Turn off the snooze!
Set small goals For example, if you wake up at ten in the morning, set your alarm for an hour earlier. If you set your alarm for seven in the morning, again set it for an hour earlier. Simply setting your alarm just an hour earlier will help that small goal of simply waking earlier in the morning. Continue building on that until you’ve reached your goal time you want to wake up at.
This will give you some more motivation to actually wake up so that you don’t miss work, class, or events.
Accountability Partner Whether you ask your sibling, friend, or romantic partner, have them keep you accountable. Challenge them to wake up with you, to meet you at the class, etc.
Find a morning exercise class Find a class that you are excited to go to and sign up for it. When you’ve signed up for it, you’ll want to go. Set your exercise clothes out the night before or actually where them to bed. Remember, exercising in the morning will set you up for a day or energy!
These six tips are simple ways to help you find a routine. Set yourself a time you want to wake up. Ease yourself into a morning
Create a sacred space I highly recommend setting some time aside in the morning to read, journal, and/or meditate. This spot should be soothing and makes you feel deeply connected with the Universe, whoever you believe in.
Be gentle with yourself When you can’t seem to wake up early in the morning and you begin to feel guilty, forgive yourself. When you simply forgive yourself, you allow yourself to reconnect with love.
routine that fits your lifestyle and that fits your goals. Remember how you want to feel when you can accomplish so much before the world is awake!
Kailee is the Founder of Healthy Soul 360. She is a college student studying for her Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Psychology minor and Public Health pathway. She has always had a love and passionate interest in eating healthy, working out, and being an inspirational light to those around her. As a Light Worker and Spiritual Healer, Kailee's mission is to help and guide people on their spiritual journey while getting healthy and confident. Website: www.healthysoul360.com Facebook: Healthy Soul 360
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Tarot Forecast by Jasmin
September and October Ace of Swords, Ace of Pentacles, Wild
September. It's a time for getting back to school, hitting the books, learning new skills. We didn't need the Ace of Swords to remind us of that, but here we are, and here it is. Even if you're well passed your school days, this month may have some new opportunities for learning and growing your mental capacities anyway. If there's a skill you've been meaning to learn, consider this as good a time as any to pick it up and try it out. Some new ways of thinking about a current situation may be in the works as well. If your life has been anything like mine, August has really been a struggle and knocked me around some. September is offering a sword to fight back, although we can expect that fight to be more mental than physical. It's time to take the old saying mind over matter to heart and fight back against anything that has been bringing us down.
Which leads us into October with the Ace of Pentacles. If we can manage to heed the call to mental action in September, we'll be on track to reap some positive energy this October. It's a good reminder that anything we put our energy into will get reflected back to us. If you've been feeling stuck and let down, allow the changing season to breath some new life your way; just make sure you grasp that energy and use it well. Be practical and meticulous, do the work, but have fun too. These next two months offer a lot of light and firm grounding for us to really dig deep and do some important internal work. Fall has always felt like a time of new beginnings, and this one will be no exception. Take the time to nurture yourself and embrace self care, whether that means taking a break or pushing yourself to do something you've been avoiding. You're worth every effort and every break needed.
As we move through this journey these next two months, we're also reminded to be wild. Samson the cat guides us and is our reminder that in order to capitalize on the energy being provided, we must stay true to who we are. This card says,
“Unfettered by
beliefs of who he 'should' be or how he 'should' act, Samson is fully himself without question or excuse.� Should is a word I struggle with constantly, and maybe you do as well, but it's one we'll do best to discard. This isn't a time to be something you think others will like. Be fully and honestly yourself. Let loose a little these next two months. Don't be scared off by big shifts or changes. Embrace the new energy coming our way. It has the potential to teach us so much.
Contact Jasmin for your own personalized tarot reading for insight and clarity on your life: http://leafmoldandtarot.storenvy.com/
Decks used: Sun and Moon tarot by Vanessa Decort (U.S. Games Systems, Inc.) and Spirit Cats by Nicole Piar.
balancing out the lending market, making more conscious choices. Collectively we are balancing our relationship to the material in a supportive way.
Sensational September & Outstanding October everyone! As we move through August and as it comes to an end, it has been interesting to observe numerical patterns this month. I had recently watched a movie reflecting on the significant financial shift that started in 2006. Given 2006 was another 8 year on the planet, 2+6=8. Collectively we were learning some significant lessons around finances. Boy did we ever. In this mixture of masculine power energy and money lessons the collective consciousness has completely supported this downfall. Here is the good news, since then we have shifted into feminine energy. Please consider this is not suggesting male/female in the sense of gender since we all embody this feminine/masculine energy as mother and father in each of us. The shift into the feminine after 2012 has been a significant shift and rebalancing of power. I know there seems to be a lot of darkness and heaviness in the media today and actually on this plane. I assure you, there has been a shift. What validation do we have? The housing market is going up. The banks and financial institutions are
So now with the rage and hatred going on in the world, the feminine, loving energy will make its way in the hearts of the people. We always have free will on what we choose when presented with new information. We can take it or leave it. Which will you choose? I know I will always choose love on my journey. Does that go without the lessons and challenges here? It simply does not, I experience them, we all experience them, and if we didn't we wouldn’t have the opportunity to grow and expand. That is what I believe we have come here to experience. Would you agree?
September Now on to September! What can we anticipate? In this 9 year, 2+1+6=9. 9 year 9 month...wow right? What we were experiencing is this opportunity to expand globally in support of the collective consciousness and to move beyond where we have been, to end the way we were relating to ourselves, others, and the planet that no longer serves us. Our responsibility was to do that individually. I have had some incredible healing sessions with a beautiful friend and co-healer. We have been healing at a collective level. Being willing to support the planet in this way is completely fulfilling and feels completely natural, powerful,
and in alignment with our truth. So now this month in particular 9 month + 9 year is 18 which 1+8 is 9....double 9's. Are you truly willing to do your part to explore what is in you, your shadow self? Your higher self? What does your soul want you to know? What serves you and what doesn't? I encourage you to explore those questions with yourself. It is a perfect opportunity to release and let go! Then as we do that within ourselves, we support growth and expansion of consciousness on the planet. Then we get to take that leap, leap into what we can do to support others here on this journey! What do you do here? Where do you work? What can you do differently to bring who you are into what you do and connect spiritually to work together to create the shift that can support all?
October October is a 10 month. I see this two-fold, well, maybe 3. The 1 represents us. Everything is within us about what we know, who we are, where we are going, how to connect. It starts with us. Strong, powerful, independent beings of light! 0 represents God, Father, Mother, Spirit, Buddha, Ala, Jesus, the universe, creator, whatever source resonates for you. This is where we surrender and connect authentically in a new way. This is new beginnings. Together, as one with the Divine energy to powerfully start something new, move forward, begin again, initiate, ignite and powerfully, confidently stand in who you are, know you are guided, loved, supported and protected and bring YOU out into the world in a new way! What is this going to look like for you? Who are you? What are your goals? Who are you being and what are you bringing forth into the world? I can guarantee you, if you are authentically connecting to your higher
self, you are unstoppable in creating
whatever you want to create, be and DO here, right now!
When you add the 10 for the month and 9 from the universal year, it equals 19/1. This speaks of karma once again. Firstly, step into a fully, engaged, authentic, loving, strong, powerful, confident with humility, you. Since everything starts within with the energy of 1, you should bring YOU into the world, whatever lights youup! Enjoy this beautiful energy, feel it, connect, love and bring it forward! What will you choose? I would love to hear! Please connect on Facebook, via private message, email, or phone! Light and beautiful LOVE beautiful ones! -Tammy Campy Committed to growth and expansion of consciousness in humanity, Tammy studies and specializes in her practice of meditation, numerology, Core Passion, Hypnotherapy, dowsing, personal development coaching, Reiki and Access Consciousness. tammy.youareabundant@gmail.com www.tammymariecampy.com 651-247-8320
"Uh, no, I DON'T." (I'd like to tell you he is the first to escalate the tone of the exchange. Sadly, that would be a very certain lie.)
"YES. YOU. DO."
"OK, let me think," (I'm not dumb. I caught the tone in his voice, and it completely belied the size of his body. This boy meant BIDNESS.) "Uh ... no. I'm sorry, buddy, I just don't remember."
Why I Believe by Laura Egland
A sigh issues from the back seat. "Yes, you do," and then a short pause before, "LIME IN THE COCONUT!" And that was that. Puzzling, but it faded away as many things do.
Six months later, in the middle of telling my own son a
I suppose it’s been about ten years ago by now. A favorite
story, it hit me. "... and your Dad drove a big ol' bubba
little person and I were having an "Auntie Laura and Peanut"
truck he named 'Baby'. She was, I think, an '84 Ford F150,
date. At the time, Peanut was at that stage between toddler
blue with huge tires ...." my voice trailed off. A lump in
and little dude, small enough for a full-on car seat, but big
my throat the size of Missouri suddenly precluded
enough to speak broken English fluently. (I know at first
breathing, much less speaking, in that moment.
blush this likely seems an oxymoron, but spend some time with a human being of this age and you'll know exactly the
Swallowing hard, I continued, "... and I drove a gun-metal
phenomena to which I’m referring.)
gray LeBaron," (blue, but not, but kinda; 'sound familiar?) "he would be coming home from work as I would be
So we're west-bound on I94 through Fargo. P'nut is strapped
leaving, and we would stop in the middle of the street to
into the driver's side backseat, feet a-kickin' away, singing
talk for a minute and tell each other, "I love you." to one
"Lime in The Coconut" at the top of his little lungs. Every
another. Even after we broke up. Even up until the last
time the song would end, he would holler, "AGAIN!".
time we talked before he died. Every time. Even if we
Naturally, I would oblige.
fought, we still said it."
About two and a half plays into the song that is clearly the
It was the anniversary of Kevin's death and each year, the
only song in the world worth listening to, he says, "Hey,
Boy and I had our ritual of remembrance.
Auntie Laura?" A few days later, I shared the Peanut conversation with "Yes, sir?" I dutifully reply, pressing the mute button and
him.
angling the rear-view mirror to get a better view of him. The next year we stopped doing our annual ritual. It was "Auntie Laura," he continues, the words coming in one giant
the BoyRD's idea. He said it had been long enough, and
breath, little feet still bopping up and down in tandem, "do
that we needed to move on. So we started in a new
you 'member that time I was big and you were big and we
direction.
were friends and I had a big blue truck and you had a kinda
—but not blue—car and we would stop on the road and
blue
Peanut hasn't given me another glimpse into his soul in the
say hi and I love you, and we were friends?"
quite the same manner since that late winter day so many years ago.
Laughing at the magnificence of his imagination and sheer length of this sentence, I snort out a, "No, Peanut, I sure don't."
The feet stop moving. His jaw sets. Our eyes lock in the mirror. "Uh, yes, you do."
But he always tells me loves me.
CRYSTAL CONNECTION connecting with
Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is a vibration of love. Unconditional, universal, romantic, friendship, and healing vibrations of love. Hold this stone while meditating and focus on your heart chakra. Or wear it on your body as jewelry or in your bra or pocket for calming reassurance, to dispel grief, to shift negative feelings and energies.Ask it to connect you to your source of self love and to assist you in healing.
Plant Medicine
Lemon Balm (Melissa)
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Lemon Balm is known for uplifting the spirits, improving memory and healing depression. This herb was used in spells to heal broken hearts and also to attract romantic
Drink Lemon Balm tea
love. It was believed that a
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lemon balm bag put under the
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pillow could help promote
Balm juice. Diffuse
sleep and put in the bath
Melissa essential oil in
would promote relaxation.
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I have spent a good part of the last 20 years telling myself that I suck at being spiritual. I was always the one admiring others for their magical skills and talents. I suck at meditation, struggled with my intuition, and was a little ashamed that I couldn't see auras or my spirit guides.
Yet I have a strong fascination and love for anything mystical or spiritual. It kept me returning for more energy healing, meditation, spiritual, metaphysical, self-help, mindset courses and retreats, hoping to fast track my spiritual development. I was dead wrong. The truth is, I just spent 10 years acquiring wisdom and validation from others, to soothe my fear and anxiety of being not good enough. In the end, I was still stuck in my story and more confused than ever.
Even when I felt I was failing at my spirituality, my awareness continued to expand. The people in my life started to change or am I the one who changed? My career now feels empty and I feel sick in my stomach in this familiar role. So I decided to cut the chord, retired myself from my professional career and dive head first into my spiritual purpose. I was crazy enough to do it cold turkey. I let go of my old story that left me stuck and confused. And I returned to my divine self to honour what I love.
“The best way to have those doors open is to forget about yourself. Just reach out and serve. It’s always about serving.” ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer I know I need to get out of my head and focus on what I love - to help others find their way. So I started offering free intuitive Akashic Records readings. I was terrified of failing. Somehow, my intuitive and empathic abilities, spiritual vision, all my spiritual skills opened up at the right time !!! It was a really crazy ride in the best possible way. The universe truly is supporting me with my expansion and purpose. I feel so blessed and grateful.
Now I integrate intuitive guidance with business consulting wisdom, to help clients get unstuck from their story and live their highest potential. I’ve been dreaming of doing this for years! I have never felt more connected, loved, supported and blessed.
Return to your divine self and remember your magnificence. Serve from this place of love. The universe will deliver the rest.
felt comfortable, all the controls easily accessible, the seat fit great, the power outstanding. I visualized myself driving that model of car. I pictured in my mind the options I wanted, the need for having
In the Wizard's Words Terry Romine
a vehicle that I would feel safe in driving long distances for expos. I planned to work toward having a down payment the next fall. But the universe stepped in and got me the exact car six months early.
Putting it all together: Now you might ask, how does one set in
IN EACH ISSUE OUR 'WIZARD' TERRY WILL DISCUSS TOPICS FROM THE METAPHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL REALMS AND ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM OUR READERS. PLEASE CONTACT HIM WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE, AND HE WILL USE HIS WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE AS WELL AS INTUITIVE AND MEDUIMSHIP POWERS TO ASSIST YOU!
motion the correct Intent for obtaining what you need. Visualization is important, but even more so is the correct wording of your intention. It is important to phrase it in a positive manner. The Universe doesn't like negatives and often
Manifestation:
ignores negative wording. Think of the
What is the difference between Desire and Intent? Desire is a wishfulness about
genie that gives you exactly what you ask
something we want, something that we believe will fulfill us in some way. It may be
for, but it turns out wrong. For instance,
that that item is flashy or sensual in some way, and our ego picks it up as something we
if you say "I've lost weight" your
need. We have all had these desires at times in our lives. Sometimes we think about it to
subconscious thinks, "Oh, lost it? Let me
the exclusion of other needs. Sometimes we feel that if only we could have this, we
find it for you. So instead you should say,
would be happy. It's not about us being happy because of some outside thing. Our
"I feel better weighing less. "
happiness derives from doing our service to ourselves and others. Visualizing HOW you will feel with At other times, we see a need that if fulfilled will further our path in our journey. We
what you are intending, actually getting
might even realize that it could be dangerous to pursue, but the rewards would be worth
into the details like holding it, feeling it,
it. Or the lesson that we would learn would be beneficial. Putting our intention on it
sensing it; these make the Intent that
tells the Universe that we want to pursue that action and see what we would receive
much more real. And the more real it
from it.
feels to you, the stronger the Intent goes out to the Universe. If this is for your Higher Good, then it can come to you. It
Testimony:
might be right away, it might take some
Some of my own personal manifestations that moved me along my path include my
time. It is all in the time that is most
obtaining a job in computers when I was first starting out. I preferred
appropriate for that to come true.
Apple computers and after landing a job with a software development company, I was relocated from the Los Angeles area to Silicon Valley. When I arrived, I thought to myself, wouldn't it be fun to work at Apple within five years? Within three years I was working there. My intent, to work for a company that I loved, put forth the pathways to get me there ahead of time. I enjoyed my time at Apple, and learned many things. Another instance was the need for a new car. I had rented a particular model of car and it just
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Answer:
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If their ego is getting in the way of their intuition, they start to lose the connection, or it gets fuzzy. Their information, being compromised by their ego, is less reliable. One of the hardest parts of being in this modality is getting past ego and understanding a true connection versus a mind based, ego, falsehood. One must step aside from ego and just allow the information to flow from Spirit. I pay attention to the energy affirmations that I get from Spirit when I am in connection and passing along valid information. I also give thanks back to Spirit each time, to ensure the connection stays open and two directional. My affirmation is a tingling down my scalp and sometimes down to my feet.
Do you have a question regarding energy, the spirit world, metaphysics, or spirituality? Send your questions to me at: terry@terryromine.com and I will pick a number of them to respond to in future issues.
Terry is a Fargo-based Intuitive Psychic specializing in Spiritual Relationships and Guidance. He tunes into his client's spiritual connection and receives messages from their Higher Self, Angels and Guides. He also connects with those loved ones who have passed over and enjoys reuniting them in a joyful experience. He is also a Teacher, utilizing his compassion and charisma to introduce topics in an easy to understand manner.
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