Mystic Rebel Magazine - Autumn 2019

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mediumship revealed

Colin Flaherty dives into the world of mediumship

Autumn 2019

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crystals for the season

Crystal expert Andrea Webb shares her top tips for using crystals this season

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tarotscopes for autumn Find out what’s in store for you with Kate May’s tarotscopes

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the feminine divine

The feminine is rising! Find out how to embrace the feminine divine with priestess Phiona Hutton

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diary of a yogi

journey of a witch

Sonya Kumar explains why the practice of practice is a spiritual pursuit in itself

Zech Perry explores the magic of the new season in his journey of a witch series

Content 06. Mediumship revealed 10. Crystals for autumn 13. Poetry: for my friend 14. Mediumship Q&A 15. Connection & balance

on the priestess path 18. Tarotscopes 23. Fiction: Gingerbread kisses 25. My spiritual life: Jackie White 27. Embracing the feminine divine 32. Orange & raisin granola 34. My spiritual life: Julie Weltch 37. Tarot Q&A 38. Talking tarot: The fool’s journey 45. Book reviews 48. Manifesting with the moon 52. Diary of a yogi

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Autumn 2019

56. My spiritual life: Paul Cissell 58. The business of autumn 60. Tis the season of the witch 64. Journey of a witch 68. Shamanism Q&A 69. Thinning of the veil 72. Introduction to meditation 74. The banshee:

a homecoming 78. Autumnal yoga 81. Messages from

the angels 83. Our writers 86. Classifieds

Editorial letter

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ith the days getting shorter and the temperature beginning to drop, autumn is upon us.

In this issue of the Mystic Rebel Magazine, our talented writers will inform you of the prevailing energies, provide tips on what gems and colours to work with over the next three months, share their knowledge and personal experiences as well as dish up some deliciously healthy recipes.

Every article is passionately written by an experienced practitioner in the mind, body, spirit field.

I want to wrap up this brief introduction by saying thank you to the 21 beautiful souls that poured their time and energy into creating this work of love.

Paul Thurman

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Ever wondered what mediumship is all about?

Colin tells all....

Mediumship Revealed TALKING WITH THE DEAD ISN’T A JOB FOR JUST ANYBODY. COLIN FLAHERTY EXPLAINS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MEDIUM.

The term medium refers to a person with an ability to produce phenomena of a mental or physical nature by channeling or communicating with a spiritual entity. Mediumship involves cooperative communication between a human and one or more discarnate, spirit personalities.

Although there are other forms of mediumship such as trance and physical, mental mediumship is the most commonly demonstrated. Mental mediumship is communication from a spirit that takes place within the medium’s consciousness, without the use of the five physical senses. Because mental mediumship often occurs through telepathy, it is sometimes

called telepathic mediumship. Once a medium receives a message, s/he then relates what s/he sees, hears or feels to the recipient or sitter. The medium may use various states of trance to obtain this information.

Mental mediumship comes in three main forms: clairvoyance, clairaudience and clairsentience.

Clairvoyance or clear seeing is the ability to see objects, animals or people that are not physically present. This sight usually occurs in the mind’s eye, and some mediums say that this is their normal vision state. Others say they must train their minds with practices like meditation in order

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to achieve this ability and that assistance from spiritual helpers is often necessary.

While some clairvoyant mediums say they can see a spirit as though the spirit had a physical body and is physically present, others say that spirits appear as movies, television programmes or photographs in their minds.

The term clairvoyance, when used in a mediumistic sense, is often used to refer to seeing spirits and visions instilled by spirits or, more colloquially, to refer to fortune telling. These definitions are different from the official one used by parapsychologists. They define clairvoyance as, “paranormal acquisition of information concerning an object or contemporary physical event that derives directly from an external physical source and not from the mind of another person.”

Clairaudience or clear hearing is referred to as the ability to hear spirit voices that are not audible to other people. In some cases, mediums say they hear the spirits’ voices as though people are sitting next to them. Others claim they hear spirit voices within their heads/minds as more of thoughts or verbalisations of thoughts.

In both cases, the voices are inaudible to others, even if they are seated near the medium. The medium may also hear music or singing in addition to spoken thought.

Clairsentience, or clear feeling is said to be the most commonly experienced form of mental mediumship. Clairsentience is the ability to sense the physical attributes of a spirit presence. The medium may feel the presence of a spirit through touch, smell, temperature change or a slight breeze. Some mediums say that they will feel the ailments the spirits had while they were alive. Clairsentient mediums can also sense what information is being

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given to them by the spirit as well as the personality and build of the communicator when they were in their physical bodies.

In my own mediumship, I use as many faculties as is possible to grab information from any source I can. I listen to my mind, but I also take note of my feelings. I listen to the words that come out of my mouth. I watch the gestures or mannerisms I make. I pay attention to the things that are around me in the room and see what I may be drawn to. I pay attention to see if my physical body feels different in any way. All this, accompanied with the psychic element and the mental mediumship aspect, makes it easier for me to receive more information on many levels.

Another thing that supports me is that I’m a trance medium, spirits draw closer to me and can present me with more feelings, their physical attributes, etc. In addition, if they come even closer, they can make the information I give purer and less contaminated by my own mind.

All mediums understand that it’s our own minds that interfere with the messages. It’s our minds that need to be trained. We need to learn to relax our thoughts, open our mouths and immediately communicate what we receive before our minds start to destroy the content.

I prefer trance mediumship because in my opinion, the more passive state of mind the medium must retain is less interfering and allows the spirits to give themselves more to the message, keeping it purer and less tainted.

If you wish to be the best medium you can be, remember to use all the aspects and faculties that are available to you. It’s all there. Why not use it and make it easier for you and the spirit to deliver that which is needed? sight usually occurs in the mind’s eye, and some mediums say that this is their normal

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vision state. Others say they must train their minds with practices like meditation in order to achieve this ability and that assistance from spiritual helpers is often necessary.

While some clairvoyant mediums say they can see a spirit as though the spirit had a physical body and is physically present, others say that spirits appear as movies, television programmes or photographs in their minds.

The term clairvoyance, when used in a mediumistic sense, is often used to refer to seeing spirits and visions instilled by spirits or, more colloquially, to refer to fortune telling. These definitions are different from the official one used by parapsychologists. They define clairvoyance as, “paranormal acquisition of information concerning an object or contemporary physical event that derives directly from an external physical source and not from the mind of another person.”

Clairaudience or clear hearing is referred to as the ability to hear spirit voices that are not audible to other people. In some cases, mediums say they hear the spirits’ voices as though people are sitting next to them. Others claim they hear spirit voices within their heads/ minds as more of thoughts or verbalisations of thoughts. In both cases, the voices are inaudible to others, even if they are seated near the medium. The medium may also hear music or singing in addition to spoken thought.

Clairsentience, or clear feeling is said to be the most commonly experienced form of mental mediumship. Clairsentience is the ability to sense the physical attributes of a spirit presence. The medium may feel the presence of a spirit through touch, smell, temperature change or a slight breeze. Some mediums say that they will feel the ailments the spirits had while they were alive. Clairsentient mediums can also sense what information is being given to them by the spirit as well as the personal-

ity and build of the communicator when they were in their physical bodies.

give purer and less contaminated by my own mind.

In my own mediumship, I use as many faculties as is possible to grab information from any source I can. I listen to my mind, but I also take note of my feelings. I listen to the words that come out of my mouth. I watch the gestures or mannerisms I make. I pay attention to the things that are around me in the room and see what I may be drawn to. I pay attention to see if my physical body feels different in any way.

All this, accompanied with the psychic element and the mental mediumship aspect, makes it easier for me to receive more information on many levels.

All mediums understand that it’s our own minds that interfere with the messages. It’s our minds that need to be trained. We need to learn to relax our thoughts, open our mouths and immediately communicate what we receive before our minds start to destroy the content.

Another thing that supports me is that I’m a trance medium, spirits draw closer to me and can present me with more feelings, their physical attributes, etc. In addition, if they come even closer, they can make the information I

If you wish to be the best medium you can be, remember to use all the aspects and faculties that are available to you. It’s all there. Why not use it and make it easier for you and the spirit to deliver that which is needed?

Colin Flaherty Colin is a fourth-generation spiritual medium from his mother’s side of the family. Colin has had more than 20 years of training and sitting in development for spiritual mediumship and over 15 years siting for trance mediumship.

Under the guidance of Ehnamani, formally a Crow Sun Dance leader, he has completed three Sun Dances, several sweat lodges and his own vision quest high in the Rocky Mountains of Montana.

Having absolute faith in his pathway, he communicates with those that have passed over truthfully, humbly and with the highest respect. In addition to attending the well-known Arthur Finely College in the UK, Colin has studied under some of the most well-known medium tutors such as Leonard Young, Mavis Pittila, Mallory Stendall and Stephen Smith.

I prefer trance mediumship because in my opinion, the more passive state of mind the medium must retain is less interfering and allows the spirits to give themselves more to the message, keeping it purer and less tainted.

Colin has spent time working as a medium as well as a trance medium both in England and across America. His journey has included the presidency of a church for several years as well as working in several different churches internationally including New Zealand, Australia and America.

Although Colin is based in Portsmouth, he travels across the country giving talks and working as a trance medium and tutor. Twice a year, he serves the churches by doing talks, trance demonstrations and workshops in the US. Colin is available for: •

One to one readings via Skype, email and phone

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Church services

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Spiritual medium demonstrations & trance medium demonstrations

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Workshops & Talks

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Crystals For Autumn Discover the crystals you need this autumn October is the time when the nights are drawing in and the weather is decidedly autumnal. We start tuning into colours such as rich reds, olive greens, warming oranges and yellows, and of course, earthy browns and blacks.

It’s also the time for those born under the signs of Libra and Scorpio. And of course, the pagan sabbat holiday of Samhain, or Halloween as it has become more widely known, comes at the end of the month.

So, what does this mean in terms of crystals? Well, let’s look at those crystals which have the same colour that the season reminds us of. For

example, red jasper, bloodstone, yellow jasper, moss agate and carnelian all have those rich autumnal colours, as do iron pyrite, petrified wood and mahogany obsidian. The other thing they all have in common is that they are all grounding crystals, although some are more grounding than others.

And for those of you unfamiliar with the term, just what exactly does grounding mean, what does it imply?

Well, the short answer is that to be grounded means to be fully present within the physical body and the mind. For those of you who meditate and connect with the light, it’s wonderful to know that

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the deeper we can ground ourselves the higher we are able to reach spiritually.

So back to the crystals. Red jasper, bloodstone and yellow jasper are all jaspers, which in turn are part of the greater quartz family. The yellow jasper is a lighter grounder than red jasper and bloodstone and loosely relates to the solar plexus chakra. There’s not much to choose between red jasper and bloodstone as far as which one has deeper grounding abilities, but I feel that bloodstone has the edge. Both relate to the base chakra. As an aside, green is the complementary colour to red, which is the colour of the base chakra, so it makes

sense that bloodstone relates to this chakra also.

Moss agate and carnelian are both agates, again, part of the greater quartz family. Moss agate is a beautiful crystal, often clear with small moss-like structures within it. This is a light grounding crystal. However, with carnelian, there can be a range of colours from a deep red orange, which can relate to the base chakra and be quite grounding, through to more peachy tones, which are more aligned with the sacral chakra and even the solar plexus. I have a beautiful sphere which has smatterings of carnelian within snowy quartz, which makes it quite clearing.

When starting out doing crystal healing, many students love to use petrified wood as grounders. There are so many variations within the different pieces, and no two are the same. It’s a very user-friendly crystal.

Iron pyrite and mahogany obsidian are deeper grounders. Iron pyrite is a dull gold colour and has been referred to as fool’s gold. The found-

ing and growth of America’s Jamestown had much to do with activities following the mining of iron pyrite and it attempts to raise funding for further expeditions.

Mahogany obsidian is part of the obsidian family and has rich brown mixed within the usual black of obsidian. It is usually used as a grounding crystal. It is strengthening and deepens your connection with the earth. Some people find it to be protective also.

Let’s now look at crystals that can relate to Libra and Scorpio. Now to be clear, I’m no astrologer. What I have to say here is purely how I feel the following crystals relate to the star signs of October.

But first, the recognised birthstone for October is opal. I remember being told as a child that opal brought

tears but had no idea why. I don’t recall any adults being able to give me the answer either, although I may simply not have asked the question.

However, I certainly know why now. Around 20 years ago, I decided to have a belly button piercing, and I wore a bar set with an opal for some time. I went on holiday and baked in the sun for two weeks and was upset when part of my lovely opal broke off. Tears! It was only when doing the crystal healing course that I discovered that opals contain water and clearly if they dry out, they can crack. It was a very tough lesson for me.

Libra is all about balance, finding that midpoint.

Neither one thing nor the other. If we take this idea to the colour spectrum and the chakra system, green is in the middle of the spectrum

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and green is the heart chakra colour that sits in the centre of that system. Aventurine comes in a variety of shades of green, from lighter greens to deeper greens. It has a soft and calming energy, brilliant for stress and finding that middle ground so that we can continue without the stresses of the ups and downs of life.

Those born under the sign of Scorpio are passionate and usually intense people. The other important thing about the sign is transformation. Scorpios can start out life as scorpions but through transformation, they can turn themselves into eagles, the higher form of the sign. Also, as a friend reminded me yesterday,

in tarot terms, Scorpio relates to the death card, a card of transformation. What better crystal to relate to transformation than obsidian, the black or sheen variety, even the rainbow version? This crystal is a known grounder, as we have explored earlier. However, this is also the perfect crystal for bringing something very deep out into the light to be transformed into something new and vibrant.

Do you see how this works? Everything, although seemingly separate, is interlinked.

How exciting!

Andrea Webb Andrea is the owner of Andrea Webb’s Healing Centre. She has completed five years of training with crystals and works with colour and Bach flower remedies. She helps spiritually curious women take control of their lives by using energy as medicine through crystals, Bach flower remedies, colour, tarot and crystal courses so that they can step into their power and live a fulfilling and happy life.

You can find her at www.andrea-webb. com https://www.facebook.com/AndreaWebbsHealingCentre/

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For my friend and trusted companion Eleven years, Not a walk in the park, At times so very, very dark.

You never gave up and you took your time, Your faith in me allowed me to shine.

My castles walls were so very high, I’m sure that they toughed the sky.

Acceptance and kindness, Friendship and grace, Gifts I truly value, That I couldn’t say face to face.

Through the laughter and pain, I’ll never be the same.

Like the butterfly I have flown, Just glad I wasn’t on my own.

So stubborn and strong, It took a while, But you were always there with a loving smile.

Taking a risk, I let you in for a peek, So glad you didn’t leave after a week.

Driven, pushing and punishing, That was me!

The light is strong now, So now that I see; It’s time to let my little girl be free.

My world was so private, you see.

For a long time it was only Me. ~ Jacqueline Lewins ~

C.F. I absolutely believe in reincarnation, many lifetimes until you choose that enough is enough. Life for me personally is all about the journey and the experiences. I want and desire so many experiences that one lifetime would simply not be enough. We are universally unlimited in the life options available to us. I desire them all.

Do you feel that our spouse in spirit gets upset when we are going through a traumatic experience or when we feel upset or emotional?

C.F. I believe when spirits move on from this life that they see through eyes that are so very different from our physical ones. The way we view life and the perspective from which we see it are so vastly different.

Of course, I believe that family members and others that were connected to us through love vibrations still feel great love towards us and watch over us at times. I believe they are drawn to us in those moments when they are needed most.

I don’t think they feel upset in the same way as we physical beings do because they understand from a clearer perspective what the physical journey is all about. They have emotions and understanding of how tough it is on the physical plane because of the life that they lived, but they understand the journey much more now.

Knowing how hard it is for you, they draw themselves close, feel for you in your situation and do what they can. However, I think upset might be the wrong terminology.

How does a child, who is nonverbal, communicate once they have passed?

C.F. Once souls have passed from this world to the next, all the physical limitations that they had to contend with in the physical life are removed. They are now spirit, so they communicate in the way all spiritual beings do. This can be through thoughts and phrases delivered to a mind, through feelings or in a more physical way such as delivering a touching sensation or physically moving objects.

I’m always curious to know if mediums have spirits around them all the time and how that impacts on everyday life C.F. I can only answer this question from my own experience. When I am not working on the platform doing a mediumship demonstration or giving a face to face private reading, I switch myself off to the influence of spirits in a conscious manner and go about my daily life in a very human way.

I separate my professional and private life very clearly. I have my physical life to live and to be constantly open to the spirit world would be a very draining exercise indeed. However, that is not to say that if a spirit had a need to impress me in some way or a desire to let me know it is there for the benefit of myself or another that it couldn’t do so.

Because I make my boundaries clear to the spirits and they understand how my spiritual and physical selves co-exist, I don’t believe they would disturb my private life unless there was a great need. The spirits and I have great respect for one another.

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Mediumship Q&A with Colin Flaherty

What are your views on reincarnation?

CRYSTAL COCKERHAM SHARES HOW TO WALK THE PRIESTESS PATH THIS AUTHUMN

Connection & Balance On The Priestess Path Autumn is definitely here. The colors are changing, the leaves are beginning to drop, the night air is refreshingly chilly, and the apples are in season!

If you are like me and the frigid wintry temperatures aren’t your cup of tea, then now is the time to get out and about in nature and enjoy those last bits of pleasant weather.

Connecting with nature is an innate need that we as humans really must have for our health and wholeness of mind, body & spirit.

If you find yourself seeking for, newly arrived on or traveling the Priestess Path, then syncing with the cycles of the season as well as connecting with nature and the elements is definitely something to get to know and feel intimately with every aspect of your being.

the woods, you can connect with nature by visiting a nearby park, garden or beach and: •

Stand barefoot in the grass or on the shore of a beach and engage your senses.

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Sit amongst the beauty of nature and appreciate it - get comfy under a tree, or find a patch of earth and have a picnic.

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Garden - if you have your own, getting your fingers in the dirt is a great way to connect with gloves or not.

While you are connecting with nature around you, allow it to help you connect within by: •

Thinking about what all the trees have witnessed in their lifetime. Truly the thought of the secrets they keep is incredulous!

Just in case you don’t live in the middle of

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Reflecting on all that has transpired over the past season(s). What has happened in your life? What has caught you offguard? What has happened that you planned for?

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Taking a compassionate inventory of what you have going on in your life.

Deciding on what needs to be cleared and what needs to be nurtured are just the beginnings of what a good walk with just yourself can offer.

Observing life and being in awe of the relationship that everything has with everything else is BEing present and connecting with nature. Connecting with the nature we are surrounded by affords us an opening to connect with our inner nature.

Cycling with the seasons helps us to stay connected with our inner nature. Autumn (and spring) equinoxes are about balance as they signify days of equal light and darkness. So, while you are out and about connecting with nature around you and within you, take the above suggestions a step further: Are you living a balanced life?

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Are you eating healthy and balanced meals?

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Are you getting enough physical exercise?

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Are you getting enough sleep?

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Do you have downtime to replenish and recharge?

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Are you working too much to your own detriment and that of those you love?

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How are your relationships? Fulfilling or lacking authentic connections?

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Do you have creative outlets?

CONNECTING WITH NATURE IS AN INNATE NEED THAT WE AS HUMANS REALLY MUST HAVE FOR OUR HEALTH AND WHOLENESS OF MIND, BODY & SPIRIT.

If you aren’t living a balanced life, what things can you do and what things can you let go of in order to live life more balanced and connected?

The suggestions and reflections here are merely the beginning to help you find and remain on your path and to live a connected & balanced life.

Just like that closet that is bursting at the seams and needs to be cleaned out and decluttered so too does your energy field and those ‘files’ floating around endlessly in your mind. Connecting with nature and cycling with the seasons allows the space to open for you to connect and balance.

Do yourself and your Inner Priestess a huge service and do something to connect with nature both in the outer world and the nature of your inner world. You’ll thank yourself for it!

And you never know, it may be time to shed your colours so you can don a new colour palette of your very own.

Crystal Cockerham An international bestselling author, mentor & feminine wisdom teacher, Crystal Cockerham works with women to guide them through the spiritual alchemical process of transformation in order to be liberated from the world’s perceptions. Using her own special blend of Spiritual Midwifery, she guides women through the process of transformation, forging & solidifying their innate connection to their inner wisdom, allowing them to access their own truth, empowering them to claim their sovereignty & become the women they are truly meant to be, and thus to live a more connected, joy-filled life.

To begin your journey, and find out more, visit: www.WisdomAwakens.com

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Autumn tarotscopes with Kate May 18 – MYSTIC REBEL MAGAZINE - AUTUMN 2019

Aries This autumn is all about choices aso, be careful what you wish for! You may have shiny object syndrome, where you keep finding the next big thing but fail to see any of those new opportunities through to the end. When you are constantly in the idea phase, you miss the chance to bring your designs into fruition. Now is a time to focus on that one thing that will move you closer to your goal. Resist the temptation to get sidetracked with other ideas. Note your ideas as they come up but stay focused on the one thing you’re currently doing.

As the autumn leaves start to fall, think carefully about what you want to leave behind.

Weigh up all the options. It’s up to you to make sure that the option you select is in alignment with your purpose and your highest good, even if you feel somewhat paralysed by the options available to you.

Taurus

Gemini

As you enter the autumn months, your influence is all about new ventures, new beginnings, feeling free to do your own thing, enjoying family pleasures, being childlike, enjoying time with children and doing anything creative. Feeling more positive than usual, your energy is set to soar. Start the new season as you want to go on, be your fun-loving self, turn your back on the darker days of the past and shine your bright sunny light.

Adventures and holidays are in the pipeline with the emphasis on fun. You have all the qualities to be a great person and should feel much more complete in knowing your future lies with you being true to yourself.

As you move from summer to the autumn, be prepared for an awakening moment. As the penny drops, clarification will come clearly through an ah ha moment followed by release and renewed energy.

You may have been waiting for a message and you’ll finally receive it, allowing you to move forward in a new direction.

From this month on, you can go forth with a better understanding of a situation that may have been challenging.

There is great release and a feeling of being able to see the bigger picture as you move into the next few months. If you have been feeling closed off and unalive, that is all about to change!

Make amends with any wrongs from the past so that everyone can enjoy your vibrant energy right through till the winter.

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Cancer Partnerships and a coming together of like minds see you in a happier, peaceful place over the next few months. A powerful relationship has the potential to become more this autumn, which brings better connection and important messages.

The inflow of abundance is yours for the taking. Important documents or contacts may also pop up.

Business ventures with others look promising and have a positive vibe. However, clear direct communication is vital.

If something feels unconnected, speak out and get clarity so you feel more in the know.

Financial gain could influence deals.

Leo After a bustling period, the universe is asking you to chill out a bit more and take a well-earned rest for the next few months. You have tried your best for a while now.

Although you can keep on trying, it would be smarter and healthier for you to sit back for a while.

Things are going well. I am not suggesting that you should be lazy. Stay motivated with ideas but take a small step back so you can return fully charged.

Enjoy your time of rest with family and close friends without taking on any unnecessary pressures.

Now is not the time to worry about your latest concerns.

Try and put things to one side while you regroup and rethink your path.

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Virgo This autumn you are called to step up. Where you may have been bent back or felt slightly out of control in the last couple of months, now you can take a much more leadership role. You should feel excited and a lot more assertive with new plans that can come to fruition with a leadership approach.

Expect the influence of important people, especially those that share your enthusiasm and have a strong mind to get things moving. Trust your intuition too as above all, that is in your favour now. Your strength and determination plus some fire in your belly will get you where you want to be.

Libra This season sees you coming to the end of a difficult time (mentally, physically and emotionally). You may be feeling like giving up or as if others have let you down. Know that you are approaching the light at the end of the tunnel.

Mental stresses are at the forefront and karmic change is unavoidable but from these, you will grow.

Strive to shed any belief systems that are holding you back. Although it is easier said than done, a door needs closing. Once you finally close a chapter, you will begin to heal.

The seasonal changing of the colours is a great reminder of how you can bring in a new chapter by letting go and releasing.

Scorpio

Sagittarius

You may be worrying excessively about a situation and allowing negative thoughts to get the better of you, leaving you stressed and anxious.

Over worrying may lead to troubled sleep and depressive thoughts might hit you harder than usual. Be aware that you may be adding to your worries. Just as energy and thought attracts one another, what may have started off as a little niggle can be built up into something huge over time if our thoughts and fears allow.

This season, the message is to ask for help and support rather than to over worry. By taking a deep breath and realising that life is not as dreadful as it seems and that the more you worry the more harm you are doing to yourself, you can release your anxiety.

The energy for you now is about illusions, delusions and mystical things. You may feel there’s something going on, but you can’t seem to put your finger on it. Trust your intuition these coming months and know that you’re correct. Whatever it is could be a subtle change or something big yet to unfold.

Over the next two months, beware of illusion and deception. These could play out in misunderstandings on your part or truths you cannot admit to yourself.

Be careful of making fast decisions because you may later realise that you only had half the information you needed.

You will need to listen to and trust your intuition so you can see beyond what is in front of you.

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Capricorn You may feel everything is happening quickly and that life is a little up in the air right now. However, it is a forward moving time. Make the most of this to manifest your goals and dreams. Allow the energy of the universe to flow through you and propel you closer to your goal. Trying to slow things down because you’re not ready or you’re fearful about the unknown will just waste this opportunity.

Use the energy to fuel positive change and produce significant results instead. You need to be laser-focused with your intentions and actions.

Determine what you want to manifest and then align all your resources and energy to focus on that singular goal.

Remove distractions and devote yourself to a task with total concentration, determination and will. This will allow you to accomplish a lot in a short time.

Aquarius You may feel like you are hanging around and swinging back and forth with choices.

There is a strong indication that you will have to look at things from different perspectives and consider what the bigger picture holds. Continue to hang around for the best results.

You can choose to pause voluntarily or involuntarily. If you’re in tune with your intuition, you’ll have a sense that it’s time to hit the brakes and put things on hold. However, if you’re out of balance and oblivious to intuitive signs, the universe will be forced to put things on hold for you by laying down continued obstacles and other blocks.

Your projects and activities may be coming to an unexpected and abrupt halt.

Something new is emerging, but you won’t be able to see it unless you allow the time and space for it to come through.

Pisces There is a whole new world waiting for you to take it! The time has now come for new chapters and bigger, better things. Movement is indicated.

This may be regarding travel, new homes, new jobs or just a new way of being.

Along with this new chapter comes new opportunities. You may need to see the cup half full rather than half empty.

Look on the positive side of what the new chapter can bring in for you. The completion of a cycle is happening now, use it to your best advantage.

Things will come into alignment, allowing balance and harmony. It will be up to you to make it work in your favour, but you have everything in place ready.

To find out more about Kate May or to book your tarot reading, visit www.katemay.co.uk

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Fiction by Jackie Frazier

Gingerbread Kisses During the magickal season of winter, as glittering, silvery flakes of snow slowly fell from the heavens, their earthly journey guided by the pale light of a full, silvery moon and the mystical glow of twinkling stars, a new life was preparing to leave the warm, soft comfort of angel wings that had cradled him since time began.

A pre-determined course of events “destiny” was preparing to be set into motion.

Nestled in a soft, feathery cocoon, many centuries had passed while the boy had patiently waited for the perfect moment…this moment, his moment. A moment that he had chosen all those years before. A moment full of wonder, promise and magick.

Many, many years had passed, and the angel had hoped that this moment would never come. Now it had. How could she unfold her wings? How could she let him go?

ber, other stories he would not.

Would he remember her? Would he remember how much she loved him?

Before goodbyes were said between the angel and the boy, the angel told him one last story as they feasted on honey-milk and gingerbread cakes. It was a new story that he had never heard before. He listened intently. It was his story and he did not want to miss anything.

The boy settled into the downy softness of the angel’s wings as she began the story. The story told the why and the how of how he had chosen this time, this moment. It told about the people he had chosen to love him and to be his earthly family. Tales of the goodness and happiness that the world would experience from his arrival made him smile.

How could she not?

The angel stretched the story out as long as she could. As the story was nearing its end, a tear slipped from the corner of the angel’s eye and landed in the palm of the boy’s left hand.

Over the years, the angel had told the boy millions of stories. Some stories he would remem-

Drinking the last drop of honey-milk and swallowing the last crumb of gingerbread

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cake, the angel kissed the boy’s left palm and synced and became one. She knew, he knew, opened her wings wide. For the angel it was a that their love for one another would be sad time but a joyous time as the boy stepped unique, special and full of magick. forward leaving the angels soft, feathery As she twirled the soft, red curl wings. The boy did not cry. He did around her finger, a tiny white not look back. The full, silvery feather floated out and moon guided his path. The boy BEFORE landed upon the bed. She swirled amongst the glitterGOODBYES WERE knew in that moment that ing, silvery flakes of snow SAID BETWEEN THE ANthe boy, her baby, her son as he rode a shooting star that slept in her arms had toward his new life.

GEL AND THE BOY, THE slept with an angel.

ANGEL TOLD HIM ONE The life he had chosen.

LAST STORY AS THEY She knew that this tiny FEASTED ON HONEYSoon, he was cocooned bundle of love would gift once again, not by his anher with sweet, gingerMILK AND GINGERBREAD gel’s wings but by the soft, bread kisses forever.

CAKES. warm arms of the mother he had chosen all those years ago.

No longer was he surround by his angel and the heavens. Circled around him with wet glistening tears of happiness upon their faces, were his father, his grandparents and numerous other family members, all of whom he had chosen. All rejoicing happily at his arrival.

Soon all was quiet, the boy and his mother were left to themselves. He gazed into her dark brown eyes and she into his dark green ones. Her brown eyes saw the magick he was made of. A curl of soft, downy red hair, deep dark green eyes, dimpled cheeks, ten fingers, ten toes, a tiny pink cupid’s mouth and a tiny, white tear shaped mark upon his left palm stole his mother’s heart and soul.

As his mother lowered her face to his, she was surprised to catch the slightest hint of honey-milk and gingerbread upon his breath.

His crystal blue eyes gazed at her intently. In that moment, each saw the love that bonded them. The love that each had patiently waited for.

Their love for each other shone brighter than the moon and stars combined. He felt her heartbeat and she felt his. Their heartbeats

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JACKIE FRAZIER:

Jackie Frazier is wife, mother,

grandmother, writer, author, blogger and massage therapist along with a host of other titles. She lives in the US in Southeastern Kentucky amongst the gorgeous, breath taking Pine Mountains, a ridge of the Appalachian where she walks and seeks a more spiritual life.

You can find Jackie at: www.mymagickalcabin.com www.facebook.com/mymagickalcabin/ www.instagram.com/mymagickalcabin/

Feature My Spiritual Life Jackie White JACKIE SHARES HER ‘LUCKY’ BREAKS ON HER SPIRITUAL PATH AND HOW IT LEAD HER TO RUN INSPIRATIONS POSITIVE LIVING GROUP. I would say that my waking up to understanding life more started in 1997 when I broke my leg. I was coming down the stairs and on the last step, I twisted my ankle and broke both the tibia and the fibia of my right leg.

For most of the next year, my wonderful mum looked after me as did the boys, who were five and three at the time,

because I broke the same leg again the following May. At the time, I would have said that it was the worst year of my life. Now, I can look back and say it was the best year really. In that year, I started to watch Oprah Winfrey every day and she had the most incredible guests on. The first one I watched was Dr Wayne Dyer.

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It just went on from there, every day watching all these different inspirational and motivational speakers. After listening to them, I would buy all their inspirational books and really feel happy within myself. I generally thought my life was pretty good.

Then, in January 2010, I was ironing and watching an old Oprah Winfrey show with Robert Holden as guest speaker. I had never heard of him, but he was so English and got my attention. He was asking the audience five questions about their lives and they could score up to seven points with each answer, a possible 35 points if their lives were amazing.

As I say, I thought I was honestly on the right path and quite happy at that time. However, when I answered the questions, I only scored 17, which really shocked me.

I looked up Robert Holden and found he had a Coaching Happiness course starting in June of that year on my birthday. I booked up to go and later spent the most wonderful week with 64 people from all over the world.

When I came back, I could call myself a qualified happiness coach. However, it was still another 18 months before I put what I learned to use.

I went to a day workshop where I heard about hypnotherapy in the morning and NLP in the afternoon. The NLP speaker pointed out that so many people train in a multitude of modalities and usually do nothing with all their training.

The next day, I booked a room in a local hall for six weeks to run my first happiness course.

On that course, one of the ladies decided she was going to start a positive living group. Four weeks into it, she asked me if I would like to take it over, as she was going through a personal crisis.

I knew running the group was for me and took it over in April 2013. I have been running it weekly ever since.

We have a different speaker each week and I absolutely love listening to the different talks and subjects.

I feel I’ve gained so much, and I have also run a few happiness courses in-between.

Last year, I qualified as a Ho’oponopono practitioner and I have run a few Ho’oponopono courses this year.

I look forward to seeing what the next 10 years will bring.

You can find details about all our weekly events on my website: www.inspirationsplg. co.uk

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By Phiona Hutton, Elder Priestess with the Sisters of the Mists.

Embracing The Feminine Divine WE HAVE TO GO BACK TO GO FORWARD. MODERN SOCIETY HAS LOST TOUCH WITH ITSSELF IN THE FORM OF DIVINITY AND PURE MAGICAL ESSENCE. WE SEARCH TIRELESSLY LOOKING OUTSIDE INSTEAD OF DEEPLY WITHIN THE RHYTHMS AND CYCLES OF THE NATURE AROUND AND IN THE CONFINES OF OUR BEING. Nowhere is this connection found more profoundly and purely than within the form of the female and all she holds.

The connection to the essence and spark of life, the alchemist who transverses the soul into a human form.

The birth giver of life and creation. The holy grail that has been sought throughout

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history dwells within every woman. She holds the spark of life and the original source of all magic, wild and untamed in her being and soul.

Conditioned into a sense of self-doubt over time and generational conditioning, she has cast uncertainty on her ability and denied the self of her true magical essence that she harnesses within.

We have to take the female energy back to her creation, through the mother wound and the matriarchal lineage that has bound her power and abilities. We have to learn to embrace the Feminine Divine within each and every soul that walks this earth in female form.

She holds the chalice of life within her womb space, the divine spark of all magic and power. Yet she fears it also, she is dubious of her own energy and places her belief instead in others and those who hold voice to claiming their power. It casts shadows and dilutes that which is in her natural being.

Her magic has become small in its context, anxious to its power, nervous of its connection. It’s been conditioned out of her over years of mastery of a patriarchal dominion. It has left the female doubting her own ability, questioning the integrity of other women around her.

Suspicious of those who have held power and how they embrace it,she has lost the relationship with the self and the energy she harnesses.

Instead of holding competition and comparing herself to others, feeling inferior to those she deems more empowered. Or, being branded too full of ego if she carries her own empowerment to all

she believes. Being cast out as mad for following her intuition and in the past, hunted for her gifts, ridiculed for her knowledge and pillaged for her power.

The time of the Divine Feminine is returning. The male pathway is opening up to her energy once more. The female is awakening to all she is. Slowly, she is embracing her own embodiment, understanding she is more than blood and bone. Realising the innate power she wields as a divine soul. The chalice and

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THE TIME OF THE DIVINE FEMININE IS RETURNING. THE MALE PATHWAY IS OPENING UP TO HER ENERGY ONCE MORE.

the vessel of all magic upon this earth held in delicate balance within her womb space.

The Great Mother is speaking through her voice, listening with her ears and seeing through her vision. Her gifts are returning, the intuitive is awakening, and the soul is dancing in recognition of her waking. The Seer, the Oracle is holding space upon this earth once more, through the divinity of the female, the Womb – man. The balance of perfect equilibrium, birthing back upon our planet at this time.

The embracing of ‘She’ in all her aspects. The Divine Goddess in the shape of the human form. Her magic within her blood, coursing through every cell of her acceptance of self. Embracing the knowledge she seeks is already within, handed down through generation to generation, just dormant and

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waiting for the time to stir.

It’s within this generation, this time in millennia that the Divine Feminine is returning, though our children, our siblings, our society and the self. No longer is ‘She’ repressed into silence, her magic clipped into secret societies. Her mystery no longer shrouded into secret knowledge and gatherings.

The Divine Feminine is awakening, she is you, and she is me. We are remembering the time of before, of when she roamed this world wild and free, when she was sought for her wisdom and healing, her insight and knowledge, when she wielded the elements to create enchantment and casting.

Her voice is growing, her strength recovering and her movement freeing. She is stirring a rising of a clan of tribeswomen, of ancient form and culture who are recalling

their power through word, song, art, being and doing. Becoming a part of the cycle of the nature of the earth. Calling more and more to those who hear the whisper upon the winds. To remember, to feel and to become and to return to the Sisterhood.

To honour the sacred space within, of its hallowed origin of the initial spark of existence that was formed and placed within every woman’s womb and physical being at the time of creation. Of her ability to transfer energy from spirit to human form and carry that energy until it is birthed and gifted to the earth.

It’s time for every woman to embrace her Divine Feminine and the magic she holds in its rawness. In her natural ability that she harnesses, of the mystical essence that is born of her being, her connection to Source and of all life. All dwells deeply within her. We just need to embrace, accept and become.

Phiona Hutton Phiona Hutton is an Elder Priestess with the Sisters of the Mists and lives her life in Service to the path of the Great Mother and the Divine Feminine. A healer, Seer and Seanchaidhe sharing her path and reaching out worldwide to those who are seeking within themselves and the pathway ahead.

Website: www.sistersofthemists.co.uk Social media : www.instagram.com/sistersofthemists / www.facebook.com/sistersofthemists

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Start your days right this autumn with homemade orange & raisin granola

Orange & Raisin Granola NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST JO JO ELIZABETH SHARES A TASTY, HEALTHY RECIPE FOR THOSE CHILLY AUTUMN MORNINGS I don’t know if you are big granola fans like we are in our household?

But I’d like to introduce you to one of my favourite granola recipes. If you love granola and you are partial to a hint of orange, you are going to love this. It’s just so perfectly crunchy, nutty, delicious and full of goodness!

spices (like nutmeg or ginger), or different seeds, nuts and dried fruit to the ones I have used here in this recipe.

I always make homemade granola these days. Not only is it so super simple to make and doesn’t take too much time and effort but it really is so much tastier and healthier than the shop bought ones. Often, they are loaded with refined sugars, oils and other unnecessary nasties!

I also like to add raw honey or blackstrap molasses as an alternative to maple syrup or other fruit juices like pineapple to sweeten it.

Sometimes, I like to mix it up with different grains too. I love experimenting and making new recipes, it can become quite an obsession!

Another bonus with homemade granola is that it will keep for about two weeks in a Kilner jar or other airtight container, if you can make it last that long that is!

The best thing about making your own granola is that you can play around with the ingredients to add variety. If you don’t like some of my choices, you can try using different

This granola is just perfect for breakfast or a snack. Oats are a brilliant source of complex carbohydrates and insoluble fibre (called beta glucans) which can slow down

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the conversion of sugar in the body and maintain blood sugar levels; help make you feel fuller for longer; give a sustained energy release for longer; and additionally, can help lower cholesterol! Oats are also high in protein as well as other important antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.

Coconut, nuts and seeds too are packed with protein, fibre, good fats and other essential nutrients, making granola a healthy choice.

If you need a solution for a quick breakfast to go, then why not pop your granola into a jar, top it with some natural bio yoghurt and some berries or grated apple or carrot and take it with you for a healthy start to your day!

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

375g oats ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup flax seeds 40g almonds, chopped 25g pecans, chopped 25g walnuts, chopped 6 tbsp coconut oil 6 tbsp maple syrup Juice of about ½ an orange Zest of 1 orange 3 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp vanilla paste / extract 100g raisins 2 handfuls desiccated coconut / coconut flakes

Method 1) Preheat oven to 140 °C (fan setting) 2) Line 2 baking trays with baking parchment.

3) Place dry ingredients - oats, seeds, nuts and orange zest- in a mixing bowl.

4) Gently heat the coconut oil in a pan along with the maple syrup, vanilla paste/extract, orange juice and cinnamon until the coconut oil has melted.

5) Pour the mixture into the bowl, stirring all the ingredients together to coat the dry ingredients.

6) Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the baking trays and bake for about 40-45 minutes until golden brown, stirring every so often to ensure it is evenly cooked. Halfway through the cooking time you will need to add in the coconut.

7) Remove from oven and leave to cool.

Once cooled you can return it to the bowl and add in the dried fruit.

8) Transfer to an airtight container.

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Feature My Spiritual Life Julie Weltch A VIVID MEMORY FROM CHILDHOOD INFLUENCED JULIE’S SPIRITUAL PATH AND LED HER ON THE PATH OF A WITCH It was summer, the year somewhere between 1977 and 1979 and I was hiding in my place. This was a hollow in the hedge that surrounded someone’s garden in the alleyway opposite our house but it might as well have been on another planet, no one would find me here because no one else knew about it.

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As I lay with my cheek pressed into the cool firm earth, I watched as a fat hairy caterpillar inched its way along a thin branch just a few inches from my face. It was beautiful.

Despite the dense green canopy above me, the sun was so intense that summer that I felt its warmth on my uppermost cheek and my

attention switched from the fat hairy caterpillar to the sensation of warmth and cold on my face – balance.

The sun produced a dappled myriad of shapes and occasionally a breeze would disturb the upper branches of my grotto so that the shapes of light danced around and over me.

I recall this all with such clarity – the sight, the feel and the smell of mouldering leaves contrasted by the fresh scent of honeysuckle from the neighbouring house wall that the breeze occasionally delivered to me.

The world was far away. I could hear the other children in the distance, their laughter remote and ethereal. I was at home here in the dirt, I was safe.

That is one of the many memories that I have of my childhood and the journey that lead me to my craft. Another is of the time the librarian let me browse the adult section of our tiny local library and I came upon a book by Doreen Valiente. Of course, I was not able to take it home to read because I was too young. However, I was left alone to read it cover to cover over the following days. I do not think that I understood what I was reading, and I can only guess at the title of the book being Where Witchcraft Lives because of the timing. However, I did recall the name of the author when about ten years later I discovered another book of hers and bought it. The rest is history.

In the early years of my craft, I did not think much about the fact that what I was practicing might be considered witchcraft. I lit candles anointed with herbal oils dependent upon my mood or need at the time. When I sewed, I made sure to stitch with intent and when I weaved, I spoke charms that popped into my head. My friends and family would come to me for advice on ailments and I brewed tinctures and teas and laid hands upon them.

I could read too, even though I am not a fan of the tarot and other such methods because

I have a poor memory for the cards. I often heard what I thought was an inner voice that would make accurate predictions or connections. However, I now know that not to be the case at all. It is a deeper connection with something bigger and mysterious yet, at the same, time familiar to me.

When I was 23, I went through a traumatic time in my personal life and I sought the advice of a reader (who was so astoundingly accurate that I would go on to consult with her for the next ten years). She was the person who saw something in me and acknowledged what she termed, “an immense power.” Now, I do not claim to have immense power, but I do have a profound connection to my craft, and I believe absolutely that a power works through me in all that I do. I am extremely mindful, dedicated and serious in my crafting for that reason. This may not make me popular but that is not what the craft is about for me.

I do not need the approval of others in what I do. I am confident enough in my practices.

When someone else questions what I do, I can answer with complete certainty that what I do it is right for me, no matter what their magical 101 book might say.

I have not always been as confident though.

As a youngster, the craft came naturally but when I found the Pagan community in my thirties, I was thrown completely. I had never experienced people who believed what I did but, at the same time, were so conflicted to my way of thinking. I joined an online group of solitary Wiccans and I learnt a lot but did not feel that the extravagant rites and (what felt to me) illogical rules such as ‘harm none’ and the three-fold law were quite for me. I then joined a Druid order and made some deep and lasting friendships that I maintain to this day.

While Druidry felt more real to me, I still felt something lacking. So, with mutual respect and love, I left the order.

A turning point for me was discovering the Fellowship of Isis. I was introduced during my

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Druidry days by Rev Sarah Rooke and it was through this organisation that I was offered knowledge and both spiritual and celebrant training. The special thing about the FOI is that they allowed me to continue my own practices in my own way, never even asking me to change or alter my belief system. It was as I worked through their course that I believe I truly found my connection with my Goddess. As a Hierophant Priestess in the FOI, I dedicated to the elder Goddesses Hekate and Cailleach and although I was still at the mother stage of my life, I believe there was a reason for this. Gone is the uncertainty of youth and as I travel towards crone-hood with these fearsome forces walking beside me, I truly believe that my power as a witch is coming into its own.

With this surety, however, comes a negative.

Because of my confidence in what I do and the fact that I have learnt to listen to my instincts and reject external interference, it is difficult for me to work with other crafters. I have a small tight circle that I work with intimately, our bond is over ten-years-old now and we work like clockwork, always knowing our place in the circle and what is needed intuitively. We perform public rituals and provide workshops but our circle work is always private.

Hearth of the Grey Goddess was formerly known as the Circle of Spirit, Earth and Elements and is the training group that I set up as part of my FOI training. We offer most of our services free and we do not court publicity.

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However, we do use Instagram and Facebook and we have a website to spread our word and offer our services because often pagan or witchcraft services can incur a hefty fee and I feel that spiritual services should be available to all.

In conclusion, I am always in service to my Goddess and I am in love with the earth and those who share my guardianship of her.

My advice to a new crafter or witch is to read everything they can lay their hands on, not just about witchcraft or paganism but about herbal lore, folk lore, nature, history, myth and legend. Then, when they have taken in all that knowledge, they should put it to the side and look into themselves and listen to their voices that advise them from within. They should never pay for witchcraft training, maybe for a workshop that will provide them with a new skill but never for witchcraft learning. It is frowned upon in most craft communities and they would be much better off buying a book on a subject that they get to keep and refer to.

A real mentor will not charge for teaching, they will guide and walk beside them and share their learning.

Walk in love with the earth, remember the path that you walk as a witch is a long trodden one, respect always and make your life a magical one.

FInd Julie at https://greygoddess.wixsite.com/ hearth/

Tarot Q&A with Kate May

When did you realise you were trusting your intuition and the messages you were receiving without hesitation?

In the deck I use, The Empress has red hair, which my mum also has.

My mum is very motherly and nurturing with us, so there is familiarity there.

K.M. I guess I didn’t really think

Although my pregnancy days are well and truly over, I do have a fertile mind and I’m always coming up with ways to grow an idea.

I love the abundance of this card, the hope of new things growing, the nurturing element of her and of course, being a mum myself, that motherhood connection is a strong connection. She represents growth, family times, being at one in nature, health, wellbeing and abundance. I love and connect well with all these things. Being a Taurus, The Empress and I share the Venusian symbol of love, beauty and harmony.

about it too much. I just gave what I got, and it seemed to be correct. A lot of people use just their intuition and that’s great, but I found it easier to use a book at first. I would literally take a book along as a reference while I was learning and practicing, then let my intuition guide me to the next layers. I trust the cards chosen are correct. I don’t doubt that.

Yes, free will does come into readings. However, I believe the cards will be correct in their positions but maybe the situation surrounding them will change. Asking clients for feedback when you first start out is a good way to give you a bit of confidence and let you know you’re on the right track.

There is a fine line between allknowing and knowing within. I believe when your all-knowing that it’s probably your ego kicking in because you want to be right. When you just know deep inside that you’re right, it just feels different.

Being a good psychic helps too and I would recommend sitting in a circle or sitting for yourself. If in doubt just keep practicing. I encourage all my students to practice as much as they can for the best results.

What’s your favourite tarot card and why?

K.M. I think it must be The Empress. The colours used in the artwork are my favourites, especially the rich greens on her cloak.

In addition, I love her curvaceous, feminine look. I’m rather fleshy myself and I do love a bit of glam.

Have you read for anyone famous?

K.M. Yes, I’ve read for someone well known in this country and several from other countries. There have been singers, actors and members from various royal families, although none from England yet.

Obviously, because all my readings are confidential, I can’t say who they were though. Only one caused me to feel star struck the first time I read for them, but they have been back since and then I was cool.

What are your top tips for beginners?

K.M. Practice! In addition, I encourage people to read books. That goes against the grain for some but that’s what worked for me to gain deeper understanding. My favourite books are The Idiots Guide to Tarot and Around the Tarot in 78 days. I recommend picking a card at the end of each day and seeing how the events of your day match the card.

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Talking Tarot with Kate May

The Fool’s Journey IN THIS TALKING TAROT CHAPTER, KATE MAY WALKS YOU THROUGH THE FOOL’S JOURNEY. SHE GUIDES YOU TO UNDERSTAND HOW THE MAJOR ARCANA CARDS CAN WORK THROUGH OUR LIVES

Take a walk

on the tarot side In most decks, each major arcana card has a title such as The Emperor or Temperance, whereas the minor arcana cards don’t.

The major arcana cards, like the minor arcana cards, have symbols of numerology, kabbalah and astrology linked to them. Unlike the minor arcana cards, the majors only have one sign or planet connected to each. The minor arcana cards each have a sign within a planet.

The first 22 cards in a tarot deck are known as the major arcana. For me, these cards represent the big life events that have huge impacts on us.

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In this Talking Tarot chapter, I’m going to walk you through the Fool’s Journey. For me, it gives an understanding of how the major cards work through our lives and appear at different stages throughout.

The Fool’s Journey The 22 cards of the major arcana represent the 22 stages that everyone must incorporate into their lives in order to realise their wholeness.

I’ve created the following descriptions based upon the keywords of each card.

THE FOOL We’ll start with The Fool, number 0 in the deck.

This card of beginnings is the representation of innocence. He or she (for simplicity, let’s stick to she) sets off and encounters her new world. She is carefree and has a childlike attitude.

She is like all of us as we begin our journey of life. She is known as The Fool simply because of her innocent beliefs and uncertainty of what’s ahead. Spontaneous, new and fresh, this is the start of a new journey. With her face to the world but her footing unclear, she is ready to go ahead but she has no plan. She is unaware of what lies before her, yet she is eager to get going. Zero can be the start or end in numerology. For me, it’s the start.

THE MAGICIAN AND THE HIGH PRIESTESS As she sets out on this unknown journey, she encounters The Magician and The High Priestess.

The Magician is our conscious awareness, the masculine and positive side. He represents creativity and impulsive power. The Magician shows that through concentration and will

power anything is possible.

The High Priestess is the unconscious and negative side. She’s the mysterious feminine influence and our intuition. She lends us the grounds to create the universe through our fertile minds. The High Priestess is our unrealised potential and The Magician is the active part that materialises our potential. Upon encountering these, the fool learns how to manifest what she desires using her intuition for best results.

Unlike how the terms positive and negative are generally perceived, they are not the same as good and bad, a human concept that’s not a part of the tarot. The Magician and the High Priestess are equal in all ways. Their differences create a perfect balance. As the shadow self and the light self, their very existence depends on one another.

THE EMPRESS The Fool grows and continues her journey, becoming more and more aware of her surroundings. She first recognises a familiar connection in her mother, the warm, loving woman who nourishes and cares for her. She also comes to know Mother Earth, who nurtures her in a larger sense.

The loving influences show the fool what it is to be loved unconditionally as well as how to love unconditionally. She learns to love Mother Earth and to respect all of nature. Like all babies, she is in awe of the new sensations, smells, touches and tastes. She is happy to explore the abundant goddess in Mother Nature.

THE EMPEROR Naturally, The Fool encounters her father in The Emperor. As The Empress reflects the mother, The Emperor reflects the father.

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He represents structure, authority, mastery and control. The Fool’s carefree nature is starting to see that sometimes structure and routine are needed. Being in an orderly fashion is comfortable.

She begins to understand that rules and certain behaviours are important and necessary. She learns people in-power and authority enforce rules and guidelines. This frustrates her free-thinking ways. However, with the guidance of her father in The Emperor, she has a better understanding and acceptance of this.

THE HIEROPHANT As time goes on, The Fool leaves the nest for the bigger world. She has been sheltered from the outside ways. It’s now time for her to become exposed to all that life has to offer.

Beliefs and traditions form important roles.

Organised belief systems and new cultures will give her a sense of belonging outside of her mother’s arms.

She learns to feel a part of groups and communities, learning how to conform and seeing life’s societies and cultures. She is eager to learn, and she seeks knowledge from those that inspire her, those in the know.

Although the image of The Hierophant shows a religious figure blessing two acolytes, it more points to conforming to a belief system rather than a religion.

A hierophant is someone who interprets arcane knowledge and mysteries. The Fool must become aware of her own values and beliefs.

While learning from the works of others, she becomes more and more aware of her needs.

THE LOVERS Feeling settled and at peace from The Hierophant’s hands, The Fool eventually faces a new challenge.

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She experiences the powerful urge for sexual union with another being. So far, it has all been about herself.

Now she seeks connecting with another on a much deeper level than she has experienced so far. She wants to share her life with someone other than herself.

She feels she needs to be more balanced and wants to be part of a loving relationship, one that will give her butterflies and excitement but also good conversations, deep communication, choices and a taste for her sexual desires.

THE CHARIOT As The Fool is now becoming an adult, she knows herself well and has more control over herself. Through hard work, discipline and willpower, she has developed an inner control that allows her to win over obstacles, victory over adversity.

With a strong ego leading The Fool to success now, she rides through all obstacles and masters her actions. Those around her can see she is in control of herself and the situations she is facing. Knowing not to give up when the going gets tough, her assertive young attitude gives her the confidence to keep going.

STRENGTH Despite the victory of The Chariot, life hands The Fool different challenges, some causing anguish and disenchantment. The Fool now must draw strength and courage from deep within as well as maintain a balance of masculine and feminine energy.

Discovering the attributes of patience and tolerance, she learns that handling situations in a cool, controlled manner is the best way. She knows the assertive attitude of The Chariot must now be softened and a love wins over

hate approach is much needed.

HERMIT With life’s ups and downs, The Fool starts to question what life is about, the ways of the world. Becoming absorbed with herself and needing to have a period of reflection to search deep within the questions poised, she searches in the deep need of truth The Fool begins to look inward, trying to understand her feelings and motivations. The exciting world she once desired has a different look and feel about it. She needs solitude now to hide away from the hectic activities of society. During this period, she is asking the universe to send a guide or teacher, someone who can give her advice as to what direction to go next.

JUSTICE The Fool must now search for what has brought her to this point. She knows she must take personal responsibility and be accountable for all her actions so as she can make amends and move on in an honest fashion.

She knows that it’s justice to start afresh where needs be.

She knows in order to be true to herself, she has choices. She can grow, own up to her mistakes, learn and move on through them despite the difficulties they may bring. Alternatively, she can hide them away and carry on a stunted existence for an easier life.

HANGED MAN

WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Determined to see her true vision, The Fool continues her growth, even though she finds it is not as easy as she hoped.

After much soul-searching and time for reflection, the Fool begins to see how everything connects. She can see how life flows up and down and in and out. She begins to understand life’s cycles, how patterns are formed and how she is accountable for her actions.

Sooner or later, she encounters her personal cross. Her life swings in the balance and she is asked to see things from a different angle and a higher perspective. Although it is extremely challenging, she is forced to choose what to let go of.

WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Feeling tired, lost and defeated, it will be awhile before she sees that her sacrifice was worthwhile in the long run. When her control finally releases, she realises that everything works out to how it should be. At first glance, it seemed her life was upside down. However, on deeper understanding, she finds peace within.

The Wheel of Fortune symbolises the mysterious universe whose parts work together in harmony.

She notices that sometimes her experiences seem to be the toil of fate: a change works out for the better, a chance encounter allows her to recognise her destiny and the movements of events lead to new doors opening.

She realises, after some time out, action is required to get life moving once again. This realisation comes with her knowledge of previous events. Her wisdom has grown, and her sense of purpose is clearer.

DEATH The Fool now begins to get rid of bad habits and old ways that have left her tiresome. She cuts out nonessentials because she appreciates the basics of life.

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As she goes through the endings of what she has outgrown, she feels as if she’s dying herself. She leaves behind what no longer excites, like a butterfly having to go through the chrysalis stage to be re born into something new.

The process feels uneasy and challenging.

However, when she realises that death is not a permanent state but a transition, she becomes more excited about the next part of her journey.

The Fool has her health, a harmonious mind set and a refined self-control. What more could she need? On everyday terms, not much.

However, The Fool is tenacious, and she continues to explore the nethermost parts of her being. She soon comes face to face with The Devil

TEMPERANCE

Offering temptations, The Devil shows itself to The Fool and she becomes over obsessed with life. Soon she is bound by material attractions.

However, once she realises that she holds the key to the release of all trappings, she frees herself.

Since embracing The Hermit, The Fool has been on an emotional rollercoaster. She now understands how temperance is necessary to bring balance and stability.

The ignorance and hopelessness she felt at paying The Devil’s price does not leave her completely but provides a lesson about not becoming a slave for such desires.

She knows after going through such radical and emotional changes that she can be happy with moderation. Now becoming more centred and whole, her health and wellbeing glows.

She knows now that living a harmonious life is far better than the extremes of power or loss.

She becomes aware of patience and being flexible in order to reach her desired goals and live a more balanced life.

THE DEVIL

TOWER How could the Fool free herself from The Devil? She couldn’t root out his influence. She could only find liberation through the abrupt transition represented by The Tower.

The Tower is the safe surroundings she built up around herself to feel secure, only to end in serving as a prison. To free herself she had to shake things up. Once ruler of her castle, she had to be humble during upheavals.

This is exactly what’s needed to be free of The

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Devil’s binds, to be free from what is holding you down and to get you back on your journey to your soul’s fulfilment. The darkness and despair of the uncertain change brings with it a bolt of lightning to clear the way, showing revelations that make the experience worthwhile.

STAR The Fool is now calm. Once again, the light has shown its way through the dark.

Feeling serene and at peace with herself once again, her soul is no longer hidden behind the cloth that disguised her true purpose.

The sky is bright, The Star illuminated, and there is hope and inspiration once more. Feeling free of The Devil’s negative energies, The Fool is blessed with much universal trust and faith.

Her heart is open once more and she has replaced her fears with a joy and love that she wishes to share freely. This really is the calm after the storm.

Hopes and dreams fulfil her thoughts. With a sense of true freedom, she radiates health while balance and calm are at her call.

MOON

Could there be more challenges in store after such bliss? What effect could spoil this perfect calm?

In fact, it is her bliss that makes her vulnerable to the illusions of The Moon. The Fool’s joy and peaceful state is that of just feeling.

Being so positive and dreamy, her mental state is not so clarified. She is open to fantasies, illusions, false pictures, delusions and dreamy conditions that may be hidden from a logical mind.

Her mind is stimulated by imagination from her unconscious, giving her unrealistic thoughts, deep seated fears and anxieties that leave her feeling bewildered and lost. All is not what it seems, and she will have to wait for clarity.

SUN It is the bright illumination of The Sun’s clarity that helps her imagination settle. Shining out and helping her see the wonders and the great goodness of the world, it dispels negative confusion and clouds of misjudgement, bringing enlightenment and positive hope once again.

The Sun’s beaming energy gives her a muchneeded boost of self-confidence, fun and enthusiasm once more. The new dawn has a welcome opening with no challenges or disruptions.

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She can light her inside fire. The warmth of The Sun with its brilliant shine radiates through her skin and bones, revitalizing her and assuring her of the great goodness of the world and happier times ahead.

JUDGEMENT The Fool has been reborn. Her false ego-self has been shed, allowing her radiant, true self to manifest. She has discovered that joy, not fear, is what is at the centre of life.

The Fool feels awakened. She knows the benefit of forgiveness, not only of herself but of others too. She knows that love is pure and that she is made of it.

ful. In line with her calling, the next chapter is filled with hope and promise.

Actively seeking the larger picture now, her accomplishments are many. Nothing will be the same again, the knowledge and the experience she has gained will serve her well.

In the end, The Fool’s journey was not so ridiculous after all. Through persistence, honesty, and digging deep within, The Fool found her way through life to feel fully aware of her place in the world.

Now ready to begin a new journey, the cycle begins over again. She steps back into her original position of The Fool at the start of her new journey that will lead her to even greater understanding.

She is fully aware of her past and the journey she has undertaken. However, the burden no longer rests upon her. She knows her ignorance in the past no longer needs to form her future. She is ready to be fully awake to her calling now.

Since this day has arrived, she can make life adjustments for herself. Knowing herself truly, she can make the correct choices about the future, choosing wisely what will serve her purpose the best.

Her higher self is now calling to rise, doubts have faded, and she is awakened to her vocation.

WORLD At last. The Fool re-enters The World, but this time with a more complete understanding.

She has come full circle. After the ups and downs, a new chapter awaits. Fulfilment and a completed state arise.

The Fool experiences life as full and meaning-

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KATE MAY

Kate is an international tarot/psychic medium and has been reading & teaching for many years. Kate works in London as a Psychic Sister in Selfridges as well as in her own shop, Mystic River Lounge in Portsmouth UK. Kate travels to the US twice a year with her work. To book a reading, contact Kate on www. katemay.co.uk

Book Reviews with

Luna Star Ravenfeather The Witches Mirror – The Craft , Lore & Magick of the Looking Glass by Mickie Mueller.

If you’ve ever wondered about mirrors as household items and magical tools, this is the book for you. At 244 pages in length, Mickie Mueller takes you on a deep dive to reflect upon different types, uses, and even how to make your own witches mirror / hexenspiegel. Included are washes for your mirror for different purposes and spells. You’ll learn about mirrors throughout history, myth and even in different cultures, including pop culture as well as how colour and shape play their part in making your witches mirror. See portals and uses for everyday glass and mirrors around you. This is a lovely little book packed full of information you’ll find yourself coming back to time and time again for knowledge, reference or to make mirrors for yourself or friends and family.

I would give The Witches Mirror 5 stars

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Llewellyn’s Little Book of Halloween by Mikie Mueller Llewellyn’s Little Book of Halloween written by Mickie Mueller is as enchanting as it is visually appealing. It is a small, black hardback book with an orange foil print design that comes alive when it catches the light. Throughout the book’s five chapters and spread across 219 pages, you share in Mickie’s own Halloween memories as she shares over 30 exercises in how to better your own Halloween with everything from décor suggestions to recipes and yes even spells. You are taken on a historical journey through the origins of Halloween and the symbolism found there-in. You will find yourself nodding to some parts and also tilting your head in wonder as you discover something new. It is a quaint book that packs a huge punch that you will want to curl up with on a cold day. Though, I believe for many of us who live and love Halloween, and who get impatient for the fall months to approach… we’ll be keeping this little gem close by and ready to delve into at any moment throughout the year. You could even slip this little book into your handbag, down the side of your favourite chair or under a pillow. This is one book to come back to time and time again.

I would give Llewellyn’s Little book of Halloween 5 stars, but I want to give it more.

Mickie herself is an author and illustrator from Missouri. Her works include The Witches Mirror, The Cats Tarot and The Voice of the Trees. She is co-creator of Magical Dogs Tarot. She regularly posts items depicting her illustrations for sale on her Etsy page, Mickie Mueller Studio, and videos on her YouTube page as well.

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The Magic by Rhonda Byrne The Magic written by Rhonda Byrne is a 28 day and 28 exercise book written across 254 pages. This is a book for both the sceptical and well-practised amongst us. It is the third book in the series following on from the film The Secret. If you are unsure, lost, out of sorts, or even thinking magic and the law of attraction is complete nonsense, simply practising these exercises will bring you to centre and living the most magical life you can. The Magic is the revelation of a sacred text and is one of those books that you do not have to read cover to cover, at least not right away. But it is one of those books you feel called to opening. If you feel you are lacking in abundance in a certain area of your life, I urge you to scour the contents and find the exercise most fitting your situation. Each day is kept relatively short with a section to read followed by an exercise, making it easy to apply at the beginning or end of your day. The Magic is truly a gift which keeps on giving and I believe should be found on everyone’s bookshelf. Everyone deserves a little bit of magic in their life and this book, if used correctly, can and will help. It reminds us how easy magic is, how old and natural magic is and how even the simplest of applications can impact one’s life. With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, I say to gift yourself and your loved ones a book that can truly change your/their life for the better. To put it simply, this book life changing.

I would give The Magic 4 stars Rhonda Byrne is an Australian TV producer and is known for her film The Secret.

She is the author of the global bestseller The Secret, followed by The Power, Hero and also How The Secret Changed My Life, real stories from real people.

Luna Star Ravenfeather Luna Star Ravensfeather is the magical / writing name for Rachel Hadley, who has written 100 poems in a year, and over 30 fiction reviews.

She is currently working on a magical series of her own, just don’t ask her when she’s going to publish it. Rachel walks a fine line between the realms of the mystic, spiritual, gothic and steampunk as a member of Gosport Steampunk Society (GSS).

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Join Lyn Thurman in thismanifesting with moon energy masterclass

Manifesting With The Moon TAKE THE LAW OF ATTRACTION TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH MOON MAGIC!

It’s long been believed that the moon has a hold over human behaviour, particularly at the full moon when emotions run high and werewolves howl at our lonely, lunar satellite. Many gardeners and farmers plant by the phase of the moon to ensure green-fingered success.

Women’s menstrual cycles follow a pattern similar to the moon phases. The rise and fall of tides are influenced by the moon.

The phases of the moon have an energetic influence over behaviour, human or otherwise, including the law of attraction. While the law of attraction doesn’t need a particular moon phase to work – it will work regardless –you can increase your success by working with lunar energy.

The moon orbits the earth every 29 days, waxing to full moon then waning to the dark moon. The appearance of the moon changes over the cycle of the orbit with the full moon glowing bright and round in the sky then gradually diminishing until it disappears com-

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pletely at the dark moon. The new moon is a slither of a crescent which then grows until it is back to being full.

BEGIN AT THE DARK MOON Use the time of the dark moon, when there is no visible light from the moon, to begin planning what you would like to manifest. Traditionally this isn’t a time to work your magic but to rest, reflect and take stock of what you already have. The dark moon is best used to ponder your deepest desires and to explore what you really want to attract into your life.

If you haven’t already got a moon calendar or app, you might want to use this time to get one. There are free apps that will tell you the current moon phase – you’ll need it to keep track of the lunar cycle.

With the law of attraction, we work as mag-

nets to draw towards us what we want.

We’re focused on the positive so while working with the moon, keep your intentions positive.

You might want to use this time to purchase a notebook to keep track of your moon manifesting. In the notebook, record all your moon manifesting desires.

Make sure you date each entry and note the moon phase – leave space to put the date when the Universe delivers too.

HOW TO MANIFEST WITH THE MOON Using lunar energy and the law of attraction is best done from the new moon to the full moon: when the moon is waxing or growing. After the dark moon, use the moon phase guide to begin manifesting your desires.

In your notebook, turn to a clean page and put the heading ‘New Moon’ at the top of the page. Then repeat for ‘Waxing Moon’ and ‘Full Moon’.

At the new moon, write down what you want to manifest (check with the guide).

Date your entry and write out what you want to attract in positive language (like an affirmation). It’s important to find a balance between being specific in your desire and enough vague so the Universe has wiggle room to deliver what you truly want. For example, if you want a new partner in your life and you focus on very specific attributes (such as physical appearance) rather than qualities, it will probably take a long time for your desire to manifest (perhaps even lifetimes!). The end result might mean you miss out on being with a perfect partner because you want that talk, dark, handsome stranger and you won’t settle for a tall, blond,

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handsome stranger instead!

In your notebook, you might want to write something like: ‘As the new moon raises power, I attract ________ to me now. I will not settle for less, but I will gratefully receive more or better.’

causing the metaphorical seeds you plant to swell and burst. The new moon is the perfect time to begin attracting things in your life that require outside assistance, strength, are temporary or involve movement such as: •

Better health, particularly for any skin, blood, neurological, endocrine or circulation disorders.

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A new car.

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Travel.

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Temporary work or accommodation.

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News, notifications or communication.

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Support from other people.

‘As the waxing moon grows and glows, I attract ________ to me now. I will not settle for less, but I will gratefully receive more or better.’

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Endurance or stamina to overcome an issue or situation.

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Short term romance!

On the full moon, in your notebook under the ‘Full Moon’ heading, write down anything you want to manifest that covers stability in your life. Look at the full moon guide for ideas. As before, you want positive, ‘vaguely specific’ wording.

WAXING MOON

‘As the full moon bursts with brightness, I attract ________ to me now. I will not settle for less, but I will gratefully receive more or better.’

After the new moon, the gravitational pull lessens but moonlight increases. This is a great time to begin manifesting things that require your own energy to bring success, things that can be birthed or affairs of the heart such as:

After the new moon, focus on attracting things into your life that fall within the waxing moon category. Under the ‘Waxing Moon’ heading in your notebook, write down what you want to manifest. Remember to keep the wording positive and ‘vaguely specific’. You might want to write your desire in a format such as this:

Refer to your notebook during the waning energy – look at it daily. When something you have written manifests, write the date next to it and cross it out.

Rinse and repeat the following lunar month!

THE NEW MOON The new moon happens after the dark moon when a slither of crescent moon is visible in the night sky.

Lunar gravity increases and pulls water up

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Lunar waxing energy is from after the slight crescent of the new moon until the moons grows to almost full.

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Better health, particularly for the heart or internal organs.

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Emotional wellbeing.

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A new romantic partner.

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Starting a family.

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Launching a new project or venture.

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Personal goals or dreams that are not reliant on other people.

FULL MOON The full moon is the round, bright celestial body -it can’t get any bigger and will soon begin to decrease.

The lunar gravitational pull is high at the full moon which means the metaphorical ground is moist and ready for deep planting. This is the time to manifest stability into your life such as: •

Better health in general but particularly for disorders involving legs, mobility, or mental wellness.

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A new permanent job or career change.

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Get a promotion.

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Find a new home.

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Start a healthy eating regime.

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Long term financial or business goals.

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More money!

than actively work on attracting new opportunities, events, people or situations into your life, the waning moon time is about making space for your manifestations and cultivating what’s in the pipeline.

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Clear away any clutter in your life even if it is not directly related to any of your moon manifestations. Cluttered energy stops the flow of new opportunities.

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Tidy up any half-finished projects particularly if they stop you from manifesting what you desire. For example, if you want to sell your house, finish decorating. Or you might want a new job but haven’t yet filled out the application form. Don’t delay – use the waning energy to tidy and finish things. Get stuff done!

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Remove any obvious blocks that’s stopping the law of attraction working for you. This might mean leaving an old relationship so a new one can enter, actively looking for a new job, putting your home on the market or saying yes to any opportunity that presents itself.

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Don’t forget that holding onto limiting beliefs is your biggest block. Work on banishing them during the waning moon phase. EFT (emotional freedom technique) is perfect for this.

WANING MOON After the moon has reached its beautiful fullness, it gradually decreases in size until it disappears from the sky completely at the dark moon. This decrease is the waning moon energy.

There is a decreased gravitational pull and moonlight during the waning moon. Rather

Lyn Thurman Lyn is a modern-day priestess, author, speaker and writer. She’s the creator of the Sea Whispers Oracle and co-founder of the 13 Moons Women’s Circles. When she’s not involved in the spiritual aspects of life, you’ll find her running the Quiet Rebel Bureau with her husband.

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"I handed the microphone of my heart to the voice of another."

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Diary of a Yogi with Sonya Kumar

Practice Makes...

I HAVE COME TO REALISE THAT TALENT ALONE IS HIGHLY OVERRATED. IT IS SPANGLY AND IT IS SPARKLY BUT THERE IS SO MUCH TO BE SAID FOR PRACTICING SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE NOT NATURALLY TALENTED IN. I have come to realise that talent alone is highly overrated.

It is spangly and it is sparkly but there is so much to be said for practicing something that you are not naturally talented in.

This is a love letter to those of us who are trying to do any sort of practice and share that practice with others, spiritual or otherwise.

Why am I saying this? Because the moment I started to value my practice as a spiritual practice (which in Hindi is called Sadhana), everything changed. The process of practicing has unlocked many

secrets of life that I simply would not have learnt if I was gifted with talent.

ME I have practiced yoga for seven years and regularly share kirtan (mantra chanted to melody and rhythm) in and around Southampton and London. I play the mrdangam, a two-sided Indian drum. I picked up the drum because my kirtan friends at the time needed a drummer and there was no one else to do it so, I reluctantly agreed to be a filler until the real drummer turned up.

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I am also naturally quite a quiet person.

MY PRACTICE When I started out drumming, I played a very simple eight beat. It takes anywhere between two and five minutes to learn, it’s that simple. I have practiced this eight beat, secretly hoping that I would unlock some amazing funky drumming talent inside of me that’s been waiting there all along. However, the reality is that I play the same eight beat now as I did then. I can play it faster and with more groove but essentially it is the same.

I mistook lack of talent as having nothing meaningful to say I took this lack of talent as meaning that I have no meaningful voice to direct what kirtan songs we should play and how we should play them. I thought I had nothing meaningful to say during the kirtans because I was the mediocre percussionist. I was racked with selfdoubt every single time we played kirtan with others. I felt like a fraud.

So, I found myself listening to those who had ability and talent in the musical field. I let myself be overshadowed by talent and I have hidden in the talent of others, so much so that I lost myself and would start to follow.

I handed the microphone of my heart to the voice of another. It was easier than listening to myself, it was easier to pass over responsibility to them. But in that, I missed the very thing I was endeavouring to do, live an authentic life and hold gatherings with community so they also can learn to live authentic lives.

SO WHY PRACTICE? Practice can help you discover and listen to

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your own voice. Your voice will become an anchor that won’t be drowned out by louder voices inside your head or outside.

The same drum practice that brought all my insecurities to the fore is now showing me the way out of succumbing to these mind patterns. A very simple drum practice.

Sadhana can be defined as a tool to unlock the potential we carry as human beings. As Sadguru says, “Everything can be sadhana.

The way you eat, the way you sit, the way you stand, the way you breathe, the way you conduct your body, mind and your energies and emotions – this is sadhana. Sadhana does not mean any specific kind of activity, sadhana means you are using everything as a tool for your wellbeing.”

The practice has taught me patience, focus and perseverance. It has shown me silence.

TRUST I have come to trust that those very eight beats I play in kirtan carry the weight of love, learning and light that I have experienced through practice. It comes with ever more awareness. Each beat on that drum carries an invitation to others to open their hearts with me.

Some of my learnings about practice.

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A thousand times I have thought I don’t have time to practice. There is only one thing to do, wake up a little earlier. Don’t waste time before bed so that you can sleep a little earlier.

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Space. Give yourself the space of time and space of space, even if it’s only 15 minutes a day and in a corner of the flat dedicated to the practice.

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Inspire. Be with those that inspire you. I have a drum inspirer, a yoga inspirer and a life inspirer.

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Curtail expectations, they are silent killers. Every time I have an expectation on myself, it gets swiftly slashed with a dose of humbleness.

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Be in a space of learning. For example, that is me just telling myself, “Listen and

you may actually learn something, rather than judging the practice or having a running commentary over it.”

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This has been my mantra, “Practice does not have to be taken seriously or intensely.”

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Anything can become your spiritual practice.

Sonya Kumar Seven years of intense yoga practice and teacher training in the UK and India has led Sonya to teach this holistic yoga to all in workshops, classes and retreats. Parallel to her yoga journey, Sonya has explored the effects of mantra chanting on the body mind connection. The chanting of the mantras in the form of devotional kirtan (music meditation) deeply resonates in her spiritual practice and she has become one of the few female mrdangam (Indian drum) players in the world.

Sonya regularly shares Saadho kirtans in the UK, Europe and India, taking people on a journey to deep inner silence through mantra and kirtan.

Over the past five years Sonya has travelled to India regularly to deepen her practice. Together with friends in India and the UK, she is building a community eco-system for spiritually aligned seekers, which she is spearheading in the UK. Sonya was also a practicing commercial property lawyer in the UK before deciding to pour her full life energies into sharing body movement, mantra and meditation.

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Feature My Spiritual Life Paul Cissell SURROUNDED BY SPIRITS FROM BIRTH, PAUL’S PATH OF MEDIUMSHIP BEGAN IN EARNEST AFTER SPRITUAL ENCOUNTERS IN NEW ZEALAND My mum would often tell the story of the house being quiet until the day she brought me home from the hospital and after that, the house was never the same again. I spent my childhood surrounded by the dead and other supernatural presences.

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Second World War, giving readings to those who had lost someone as a result of the war. I was also told how two of my aunts had spent 20 years going to spiritualist churches in the hope of their father coming through from the other side. Alas, he never did and eventually, they passed over themselves.

Whilst hidden from me at

the time, both these family situations were to become conduits to help me on my spiritual path. Growing up just outside of Windsor in Berkshire, I would spend a lot of time in London. My dad’s family were all from the East End and Mum’s family came from Sunderland.

Her family was full of northern suspicions and traditions, which were taught to me growing up.

After leaving school, I went into the film industry, wanting to be a film director. As I lived very close to the world-famous Pinewood Studios, home to many of the James Bond and early Superman films, I managed to get a job for a production company there.

Despite always maintaining my close connection to spirit, I refrained from developing my links further.

It was only when I went to live in New Zealand in my mid 20s that I met many holistic healers, shamans and mediums who opened my eyes and really awoke my spiritual senses.

Once back in the UK, I set about developing my intuitive abilities in a more formal and structured way at the College of Psychic Studies in Kensington, where I would make the 50-mile round trip each week for my studies.

However, my time spent in New Zealand wasn’t the real catalyst that sent me on my way to becoming a professional medium.

Since a young age, I had been able to ride horses and in my late 20s, I was riding a young horse and leading five others when they spooked. I fell off and was kicked in the back on the way down. I landed in front of the horses, which then ran over me. I remember laying on the ground motionless and not being able to move. Eventually, feeling to my body was restored. However, I then spent 15 years in continued pain, which started a life changing movement of accepting my future path as a spiritual medium as well as a personal journey of self-healing and self-rejuvenation.

These days I live as a full time intuitive, spirit medium, inspirational speaker and tutor for my own psychic development courses. My work has taken me to some wonderful places across the UK and around the world and has given me the opportunity to meet and work with some highly respected professionals.

One of my favourite parts about the work I do is helping to awaken others from their dormant inner sleep to their full potentials, whether that’s through my spiritual readings, classes and workshops or even just by talking to them in general conversations and helping them to discover new ways of living physically, spiritually and emotionally.

I believe that the message of divine love is more important than the one who gives it. So, the hard part for me is to create a balance and not allow myself to become more important than the vibration of love. Keeping my ego in check can be difficult when I am in the public eye.

If I was giving advice to those starting out on this journey, it would be to learn the history and science behind their craft, even if they’re naturally intuitive.

Having been a part of several secret societies, I learned the knowledge of life itself, which opened my eyes to new ways of being. I use this knowledge today in my own philosophies and teachings.

Be the person you want to be, not the person you feel you should be and learn the power of the mind. Once it is harnessed correctly, it becomes an incredible tool of divine love and aspiration for your own life as well as for all those around you.

Find Paul at www.paulcissell.com

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The Business of Autumn Lyn Thurman invites you to add spirit and soul to your business this autumn.

As the weather cools and the trees shed their leaves, the energy of the season is to turn inwards. The days become longer, and the sun-filled summer becomes a distant memory; the sweet burst of active energy from the warm months wanes.

Things slow down. Autumn is a time to gather resources and prepare for the winter ahead.

From the autumn equinox until yule, we are working with the darkest of months.

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Our natural inclination is to stock up and hibernate but that isn’t an option when you run your own small mindbody-spirit business. You still need to be of service and make money but you can use the seasonal energy of autumn to your advantage.

First, it’s natural to slow down. Spring and summer are outwardly active seasons – they’re high energy output – but we aren’t designed to maintain that level of go-go-go all the time. We’re designed to flow with the seasons and cycles of life, and our businesses should do the same (within reason).

Slow down, remove the old and relax into the season...

Autumn is a good time to cull anything in your business that weighs you down. In the Celtic calendar, Samhain was when the weak or sick cattle were slaughtered as they wouldn’t make it through the winter months. From a spiritual business perspective, you might want to consider: •

Ending projects or ventures that no longer give you joy.

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Switching business suppliers for a better deal.

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Decluttering your office – if it’s not useful or beautiful, recycle or give to charity.

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Digital decluttering – unsubscribe from newsletters you don’t read and clear out your inbox.

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Cutting out any superfluous business costs.

With the slower paced energy, you might want to re-evaluate your social media presence. Are you outputting too much? Does social media in its current form make you happy? Make a strategy that feels good for you until the end of the year. You can create your posts in

batches and schedule them in advance. If you use Facebook and Instagram, Facebook has a free handy tool called Creator Studio that lets you schedule both Instagram and Facebook posts from your laptop (you’ll find it from your Facebook page under Publishing Tools).

Remember to think about how you can tie in this slower energy with your social media campaign – what are your clients or customers looking for at this time of the year? Make it relevant and interesting (think Halloween, harvest and spiced pumpkin lattes!).

Lyn Thurman As well as being an author, writer and modern-day priestess, Lyn owns The Quiet Rebel Bureau with her husband. Here she creates websites, publishes books, runs workshops and helps Mind-Body-Spirit practitioners navigate their digital business presence.

Find out more about The Quiet Rebel Bureau at www.quietrebelbureau.com

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Rachel Patterson brings autumn alive with her delicious , seasonal recipes

Tis The Season Of The Witch KITCHEN WITCH AND AUTHOR RACHEL PATTERSON SHARES HER AUTUMN RECIPES AND, OF COURSE, A LITTLE MAGIC. Colours of the autumn trees, walking through crisp, crunchy leaves. The fresh crisp air first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Darker nights snug indoors with a mug of hot chocolate, big bowl of steaming hot stew, a blanket and a book – bliss.

For me, this time of year is the ‘Season of the Witch’. Not that we aren’t witches any other time, but the cooler months of the year make me happy.

Possibly the most recognised ingredient at this time of the year is the pumpkin (or squash) and all the hot warming spices.

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Vegan spice muffins

All the spices of a pumpkin pie, but in a muffin.

Ingredients •

350g/12 ¼ oz plain flour (all-purpose flour)

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250g/9 oz sugar

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1 teaspoon baking powder

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½ teaspoon bicarbonate soda

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1 teaspoon salt

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2 teaspoons mixed spice

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1 teaspoon ground ginger

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250g/9 oz pumpkin puree

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250g/9 oz coconut milk

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110g/4 oz vegetable oil

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2 teaspoons cider vinegar

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2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350F/180C/Gas 4.

Line two cupcake trays with paper cases, you should get 16-18 from this recipe.

Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate soda, salt and spices. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, coconut milk, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk until combined, be careful not to over mix.

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Souling cakes

These are called ‘cakes’ but are actually cookies. They were traditionally baked on All Souls’ Day when children visited villages begging for food. Going back in history even further, these were believed to have been left on graves for the dead.

Ingredients •

350g/12 ¼ oz plain flour (all purpose)

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175g/6 oz caster sugar

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175g/6 oz butter, softened

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1 egg

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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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½ teaspoon mixed spice

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Pinch nutmeg

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1 ½ teaspoons cider vinegar

Preheat your oven to 350F/180C/Gas 4.

Grease two baking sheets.

Mix all the dry ingredients together and rub in the butter. Add the egg and vinegar and mix together to form a soft dough.

On a floured surface, roll out to about 5mm/ ¼” and cut into rounds with a cookie cutter.

Place on the prepared trays.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.

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Corn & squash soup This soup just says, “Hey, autumn come on in!”

Ingredients •

1 butternut squash (or similar), peeled and diced

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2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

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1 large onion, chopped

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1 jalapeno chilli, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes)

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2 cloves garlic, crushed

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1 heaped teaspoon cumin seeds

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1 tablespoon dried oregano

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Salt and pepper

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Large tin of sweetcorn or the kernels from 2 corn cobs

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Tablespoon coriander (cilantro)

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2 large tomatoes, chopped

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1 litre/35 fl oz vegetable stock

Heat the oil in a pan and add the onions, squash, chilli, garlic, cumin and oregano. Cook for about ten minutes on a low heat. Add the stock, tomatoes, corn, coriander and season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and then turn down the heat to simmer for twenty minutes until the squash is tender.

Options •

Use pumpkin instead of squash.

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This also works with sweet potatoes instead of squash.

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If you like it hotter, double the chilli.

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If you don’t like coriander, replace it with parsley.

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The fresh tomatoes can be replaced with a tin of tomatoes, drained.

Rachel Patterson Witch, Published author, blogger, public speaker and columnist.

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Zech Perry embraces the season with a dash of magic

Journey of a Witch: Autumn BID FAREWELL TO SUMMER AND WELCOME IN THE NEW SEASON WITH A BEAUTIFUL MEDITATION BY ZECH PERRY. ALLOW YOURSELF TO GATHER YOUR ENERGY AND CONNECT WITH AUTUMN.

Whatever summer has offered, it was exactly how it was meant to be. There was a true sense of abundance and freedom in the air. Whether you basked in broad beams of sunlight or danced around in sandals, it was perfect.

Let us look onwards - to the gentle decline that is autumn.

Many of us set seeds for wishes and dreams. We nurtured them with visualisation, creative action and sacred smoke. Watching them grow steadily throughout the hot months and perhaps noticed a crescendo around the dog days? This is in-line with the harvest cycle, which peaks at Lughnasadh.

Up until now, windows have been held wide open and feasts have been enjoyed on bumpy grass. Now, shut the windows down- but do not close them completely, not just yet.

Autumn is about the senses: smell the cooling earth, hear the crunch underfoot, see the vegetation change and listen out for rain, as life blessedly ebbs towards the quieter experiences within the Wheel.

Yet autumn is about colour! And we can also choose to adorn ourselves with autumn through the clothes we wear. Changing our clothes or their colours is, in my opinion, a practical and undervalued part of magick. I don’t mean swiftly changing into a robe before the altar; instead think about harmonising with your surroundings daily, using the different textures and materials you wear. Browns and deep oranges, ochre and umber are all autumn’s colours.

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The message of autumn is an important part of the fulfilment cycle but many ways more subdued. Summertime, with its overt displays of wealth, is the time of year when our powers of manifestation are at their peak. Autumn sits in our magickal cycle, teaching us to reflect on our achievements by reining everything in slightly before embarking on the return journey.

When we are in the throes of success and having the times of our lives, it can be difficult to calm things down and start a gentler approach. Living within autumn’s energy will guarantee a greater connection to our successes and therefore our ability to confidently reap our efforts. Nature is a success story after all. This is the call of the season.

It is during reflection that we learn our deepest truths. Spend some time creating this autumn; dress your space and scribble in your book. Use materials whose colours and textures reflect the season. Ask reflective questions: What works? What doesn’t/didn’t? What do we want more of?

What do we never want to encounter again? Your scribblings and pictures will come in handy later.

With the coming chill in the air, most trees will be taking their green back inside. Autumn has therefore become my favourite time to re-evaluate my connection with nature.

The natural world changes so overtly. Leaves slide from their summer identity, morphing to fiery shades and golden browns before they are husks upon the streets; having enacted their own funeral procession with majesty. The personality of the air also changes. Once a deep embrace that calls us to be outdoors, now a breeze that reminds us of home.

There’s no rush in the Wheel, it just turns. Be ready, as we might find ourselves changing more slowly than the natural world. But worry not, as all our work is aimed for the depths of winter, where our soul hibernates, and we achieve reconnection with our ancestors freely. It is from this place that we can analyse our deepest motives and ideas before we are renewed.

Drawing in your Green

I have decided to celebrate our first autumn together by offering you a meditation that will simultaneously connect you to the season by celebrating your greatest work and draw your aims and aspirations back inside for re-evaluation. It might be a nice idea to perform this meditation before Samhain as a purification ritual.

I am not suggesting that you stop working forward. Just do as the autumn does and draw some of those loose ends back inside.

It is with gathered energy that you will burst forth with new vigour when the time comes.

Go to a quiet space outdoors. Somewhere you know well. I would choose somewhere that I have noticed growing from bud to stem through the year. I have nurtured a partnership with Southampton common and it is beside the still pool that I feel most alive in my urban witch capacity.

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POSTURE Stand powerfully in your space, with feet spread slightly apart. Make sure your spine is straight and your shoulders are relaxed. Tilt your head forward so that the back of your neck is in line with your spine. Take your arms slightly away from your body, pointing your palms down towards the earth.

Notice that you make the shape of a triangle in this position. Breathe deep, in and out. This posture allows energy to flow freely throughout your body. You may decide to use a chant or mantra alongside the visualisation.

INNER EYE Summarise the summer months by remembering the parts of your life that have worked well.

Think back to your journaling. Maybe you want to give thanks for a piece of work coming to fruition? Maybe you want to think back to a seed you set down at Ostara, and nurtured to its fulfilment? Wherever your bone-house takes you magically, this is your most perfect time to celebrate.

RAISE POWER Once the images are strong in your inner eyes and you can feel the swell of the summertime pulsing through your veins, open your eyes suddenly. You will be brought back to the reality of your autumn earth, its decline, its rest. See the season around you. Leaves are turning colour. Our emotions will change in their own way over the next three months.

DRAW IN YOUR GREEN A heady energy is now flowing through you. Draw in your green. With conviction, pull back on emotional cords that have flung themselves on to situations that frankly don’t matter in the great scheme. Pull back on ropes and binds that have tied you to situations and events during the last few months.

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Visualise yourself hauling strands and string towards you. Severing all connections to outmoded, upsetting or stressful occurrences that find themselves coiled in your mind and impacting your experience. Visualise these strands being neutralised as they enter your body.

Once you feel this is complete give thanks to the autumn, knowing that like the ferns on the floor and the mighty trees above, you too have pulled in your energy.

The call

Embrace change. Embrace the ebb towards death and destruction. This is where the end begins; it is a beautiful space to be in. Filled with heady scents and warm colours, the autumn just as exciting as the reach of a long summer.

Embrace the chill, walk in the gathering cold; stride along in the rain and adventure deep beneath darkening skies. I hope to meet many of you behind the veil as we celebrate Samhain alongside our ancestors in the crisp autumn air.

Blessed be.

ZECH PERRY

Zechariah Perry, is a Hampshire based Witch, Writer, Psychology Student and Kundalini Yogi.

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What is a shaman?

Shamanism Q&A with Paul Thurman

P.T. Originally, the title of shaman was used solely by the indigenous peoples of Siberia and neighbouring parts of Asia to describe a priest like person that travels into different realms in an altered state.

He took these journeys to gain wisdom and knowledge or to recover soul pieces and spirit animals for those who sought his services.

Now, in the West, the title is loosely used as an umbrella term for anyone that contacts the spirit world in an altered state. By this definition, the emphasis on bringing something beneficial back from the spirit realm is negated. Providing he or she is in an altered state, a traveller can enter the spirit realm for absolutely any reason, good or ill.

Since I have not been trained by an indigenous person from Siberia or one of the neighbouring parts of Asia but I have been trained to travel the worlds for the benefit of myself as well as others, I claim the title of shaman as well as witch.

How do you practice shamanism?

P.T. In my belief system, the world is in such a terrible condition because most people have lost their connections to the spirits. Without these connections, they live under the illusion that humans are the only creations that have souls. This causes great arrogance and selfishness. Personal and immediate gain is sought at the expense of everything else.

Sometimes using legal herbs but mostly using meditation techniques, I visit other realms and dimensions to seek answers on what can be done to improve my life and lives in my community. I then take

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the knowledge I receive through bartering with the spirits I visit with (there is always a price to pay) and apply it where it’s needed.

In my opinion, cosmic touring is only worthwhile if I return with something beneficial towards growth and healing. Otherwise it simply isn’t worth the energy or risks.

Is shamanism something I can practice on my own?

P.T. Yes, shamanism is a solitary practice.

That being said, I do recommend that you initially seek out an experienced shaman to learn the ropes.

In order to journey through the other worlds and dimensions safely, it’s important to learn some basic travelling techniques such as altering your state, soul retrieval, spirit etiquette, respectful bartering, various ways to defend yourself and how to return home safely without having picked up any hitchhikers.

Thinning of the Veil From time immemorial, this has been the season when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. Ancestors, shamans, witches and other magical entities found it much easier to walk between the worlds than any other time of the year.

However, times are changing. Our foolish decisions and actions regarding our ecology have altered the natural flow of everything including the thickening and thinning of the veil.

Over the last five years, I’ve noticed the veil’s strength has weakened considerably. This year it’s only a shadow of what it used to be.

A weak veil means there’s no longer strong boundaries that separate our world from the others. We’ve foolishly and unwittingly destroyed a natural defence system. Now anything from anywhere can cross over with little to no difficulty.

Although we must strive to right our errors and heal the damage we’ve done to both the cosmos and the veil if we expect our kind to continue, we must also learn to adapt to life as it currently is.

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Since we know that not everything that crosstheir time, talents and gifts without some es into our realm is benevolent, it becomes sort of compensation. Similarly, we would not more important now than ever before to coninvite others to our houses without offering nect to and work with our ancestors and other them drinks and food. earth spirits on a regular basis. They When working with ancestors or have the knowledge and skills we earth spirits, always treat them need to protect ourselves and THERE ARE with generosity and respect. our communities as well Before you make any reas to bring healing to the PLENTY OF SPIRquests of them, take time land.

ITS, ESPECIALLY ANCESTORS to get to know them. Bring It’s my opinion that anofferings to your meetAND EARTH SPIRITS THAT cestors and earth spiring place, whether that’s CAN HELP US TURN THINGS its don’t often get the at home or at a location AROUND IF WE ARE HUMBLE recognition and respect connected with or sacred they deserve. In my expeto the spirits of choice.

AND WILLING TO DO WHAT’S rience, people tend to turn NECESSARY. Be interested and curious as to sky spirits with the expecto their goals and show willtation that they have all the ingness to be of service to them. answers and will willingly clean up Visit many times and build relationeveryone’s mess. ships. When you feel as though there is an This is fanciful thinking at best. Anyone who understanding and respect between you, ask has ever worked with a spirit can tell you that them for aid. spirits will ally with you if they respect you At the time you make your request, ask them and your cause and there is something in it what they want in return. If they’re willing to for them. However, they will not jump in free aid you and you’re willing and able to meet gratis and do all the work. All spirits, includtheir need, strike a deal and be sure to live ing angels, have their own agendas and tasks up to your end of the bargain. Going back on to perform. Sometimes these include us but your word can have dire consequences. more often they don’t. So, if we require their aid, we need to give them something in reIf either of you is unwilling to perform the turn, whether that’s time, an allegiance or an other’s request, respectfully say thanks and item. leave it at that.

The bonus to working with ancestors and At that stage, you’ll need to find different earth spirits is that their agendas are likely spirits to align with. This is not to say that you to line up with ours more often because we won’t remain friends with the refusing spirits. share some commonalities. Ancestors, providIt only means that they weren’t the right fit. ing you contact the right ones, want family Often, it takes time to find just the right spirit lines to continue. Earth spirits don’t want the to ally with. world to end because, like us, they’ll cease to exist.

This is the process we use daily in dealing with others of our kind. It’s egotistical and We still need to provide gifts when we wish condescending to believe it should be otherto work with ancestors and earth spirits. This wise when working with spirits different than is just common etiquette. When working with ourselves. others, we would not expect them to give

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Yes, the earth and the veil are nearly gone and spirits that despise us can easily cross the thresholds. But all is not lost.

There are plenty of spirits, especially ancestors and earth spirits that can help us turn things around if we are humble and willing to do what’s necessary.

Don’t delay. Use this season to remember and connect with the ancestors and the earth spirits. Begin working with all those that resonate with you.

If all of us that love this earth join together with all the spirits that feel the same, we will be an unstoppable force.

Let’s commit to saving the earth and restoring the veil.

As our hearts and minds will, so let it be.

Paul Thurman Paul is an author, writer, urban shaman and witch. Based in Hampshire, when when not working on spriitual endeavours, he is at the Quiet Rebel Bureau. You can find out more about Paul at www.paul-thurman.com You can discover more about The Quiet Rebel Bureau at www.quietrebelbureau.com

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Introduction to Meditation Let us start by asking the question, what is meditation?

There are numerous forms of meditative practices around the world. Whilst meditation is a practice of the mind, it can be a bit of a minefield to understand the best way to approach the subject, especially if you are new to meditation and are discovering it can be rather confusing as to know the right type of meditative practice.

Meditation uses techniques to focus the mind to be mentally clear and emotionally calm, but the subject goes much deeper than that.

As we go about our daily lives, we often don’t realise that we are going into our own meditative state of mind just by doing some of the chores we do daily.

There are many forms of what I refer to as energetic meditation.

One example is taking your dog for a walk.

How many times, for those of us who have dogs, have we taken our beloved pooch for a

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walk on a sunny day along the beach or in the forest and found our minds wandering and entering a much calmer state of mind?

Another example of energetic meditation is working out or exercising, especially if you are listening to your favourite music, which can help to soothe the mind.

Even washing up can put you in a peaceful state of mind. How many times have you found yourself standing there doing the washing up, staring out of the window in front of you and finding your mind wandering to other places?

We can find ourselves meditating in the bath or even in the shower, sitting peacefully in the garden or lying on the beach. Whilst hard work at times, gardening can also bring us into bliss.

All these activities can help us to put our minds into a calm and relaxed state of being.

In fact, anything that makes us feel good or relaxed can induce the natural harmonising of the mind, body and soul.

The draw back to these types of more uncontrolled moments is when we lose ourselves in the quietness of our minds.

Thought is energy, and energy creates reality.

So, sometimes, we can find our minds drawing in more negative thoughts about our current situations, the people around us or even ourselves.

Therefore, I always advise people wanting to take up meditation that it’s best to find a dedicated group or class where they can learn more structure with tried and tested methods of calming the mind rather than practising on their own. Without structure, the mind can easily wander off, as we have already discovered.

There are some very good meditation CDs on the market, but the challenge is finding the right one for you. There are many different types covering everything from the inability to sleep to anxiety and often, it’s not possible to listen to the CD before purchasing it.

There is also a misconception that we need to be seated during meditation, our hands set in

a required position, ready to chant. However, some of the healthiest ways we can practice meditation are via standing forms. Standing, helps us to realign our governing vessels.

When correct movement is added to these standing forms, chi energy is built, opening us to our divine.

Some people find it very hard to sit still for long, so these types of practises would be perfect for anyone struggling to still the mind and the body at the same time.

In future articles, I will go into more detail on the varying forms of meditation and their health benefits, when and where to meditate and the varying techniques involved.

However, if you are interested in learning more about this fascinating subject, find out if there is a local meditation group near you. If so, go along and see if it’s right for you.

Remember never to get frustrated or be harsh with yourself, as meditation is a practice of patience, tolerance, self-healing and most importantly, self-love.

Paul Cissell With over 25 years professional experience, Paul is a highly sought-after spirit medium, but also a spiritual life coach. Apart from being an evident spirit medium he is also as a tutor of mediumship and of various spiritual practices. He is founder and owner of Paul’s Psychic Place, a sanctuary in the heart of Portsmouth dedicated to spiritual pathways.

With Paul’s vast experience of the paranormal worlds he is often called upon to deal with hauntings, ghosts as well as spirit attachment and spirit release from this world to the next.

His own readings not only provide evidential information of spirit communication but facilitate a high level of positive transformation, healing and life guidance included so as to assist in the realisation of your future and not just predicting it. Paul is also a media personality and has appeared on numerous radio shows as well as tv. He is also a published writer, author and has appeared in the national newspapers and magazines alike. Paul’s dedication to spirit has seen him work in many parts of the world as well as across the UK demonstrating his own unique way of working with spirit.

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"The Banshee steps forward for women, empaths, those who love the environment and of course, for those of Celtic blood."

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Author Rachael SetfordBerry shares her experience with the banshee

The Banshee: A Homecoming LET RACHAEL GUIDE YOU TO DISCOVER AND CONNECT WITH THE REAL BANSHEE

I am thrilled to be able to talk to you about this beautiful earth spirit in a way which is not only unique but also authentic. Here I let you get to know the real Banshee behind all the myth and legends. I help you connect into her true self by sharing some of my personal experiences and telling some of her stories.

I first became aware of my connection to the Banshee about six years ago. I was clearing some woodland of Civil War soldiers and the most wonderful woman in white stepped forward.

Although I knew she was an elemental energy, it did not occur to me that it was Banshee I was working with. She cleared the land so empathetically and effectively, reflecting back at me my own balance of the feminine and masculine, a balance of logic and emotion. She didn’t just clear the immediate area. I found the land changed more than 12 miles away!

A regular image of soldiers hunkered down that I used to see on my daily routine vanished

overnight! I was blown away by this wonderful spirit who had chosen to work with me.

She began to step forward for more and more clearance work (clearance work is where you move on spirits who are stuck and need help moving forward from their death, also referred to as rescue work). She began to come in to help with my healing work too. I soon realised it was the Banshee I was working with.

As a spiritual medium, I am lucky in that I can easily discern which spirits I have stepping forward to help without distracting myself from the healing itself. I often find the Banshee holding the energetic space for clients by just being present or laying hands on them.

If a spirit steps forward to help during a treatment and lays hands on someone, the person receiving treatment may feel hot and cold patches and the sensation of hands being present even though the person giving the treatment is not treating that space on the body. The Banshee steps forward for women,

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empaths, those who love the environment and of course, for those of Celtic blood.

to us in our darkest hours. She heals souls that have passed as well as those that weep for those SHE souls.She helps us express CLEARED THE our deep sorrow, allowing LAND SO EMPATHETIus to weep and wail. She CALLY AND EFFECTIVELY, helps us to release and REFLECTING BACK AT ME love our anger, a beautiMY OWN BALANCE OF ful emotion on so many levels.

She often screams THE FEMININE AND MASfor us to release the pain CULINE, A BALANCE OF empaths and sensitives LOGIC AND EMOTION. often hold inside.

I approach this topic from an Irish perspective, my mother being Irish. However, according to British history and mythology and from my experience of interpreting spirits across Europe, the Banshee is intertwined in our history well past the Irish line.

The Banshee is associated with ancient British burial mounds across the country and the Nordic goddess Freya has strong associations with their kind.

For the Irish line, we travel back to the Tuatha De Danann, the tribe of the goddess Dana.

Legend has it that the original people of Ireland were ousted from their land by interlopers. They set sail, scattered to the winds.

A goddess drew together the broken tribe which became the Tuatha De Danann. She gave them back the island. The myths tell us that they appeared through a mist on the coast of Connaught and that Dana herself was said to be the mist binding them together.

They lived harmoniously with those who had previously evicted them. When it came time for the tribe of god-like kings and queens to pass over, they went back into the mist to join Dana. There they remain with her and her folk.

Today the folk of Dana simply get passed off as fairies, nymphs, little people and leprechauns. But in doing so, we forget the power and majesty, not just of the goddess but also of the spirits which reside with her in the mists of the other world or the Magh Mell in the old Irish tongue. The Banshee is one of those spirits. And, she is so much more than a bringer of death, an aspect which has caused many to fear her.

The Banshee is a healer at her core. She comes

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Her concern is that if we hold onto this anger and pain, it will embitter and twist our beautiful healing souls, dragging us away from our true nature.

Instead, she wants to heal and empower us in order to help us find our tongues so that we can speak from places of love and not anger, not holding onto pains and frustrations. She focuses us instead on love, joy, community and finding our particular soul tribes.

She holds space so beautifully for us; her love is absolute and holds us up. Her wish for your happiness makes her heart beat out of her chest. She knows when to call you out and when to give you a kick up the bum.

Working with sound therapy and healing, she cries and keens with you. She then turns that cacophony into the sound of laughter once released, laughter being the sound of love.

I have been helped so deeply on my own healing journey by her. I have had my fair share of loss and trauma as well as pent up anger.

Through my journey, I have been able to find my voice and to express myself from a place of love. I have released feminine anger, loss and frustration for me as well as for generations of my female ancestors.

The Banshee wants her call to be heard again.

She wants to reconnect to us so she can help us heal properly and deeply, pulling back the

veils that her beauty has been shrouded under. So when I went to write a book, it was the Banshee that stepped forward. She wanted to be heard and so, I have allowed her to speak.

The book is a wonderful collection of storytelling, connection into the Banshee, my personal experience and a set of beautiful

exercises looking at getting to the core of your issues, at deep sorrow and loss, at anger which takes you forward into finding your words, at ancestral healing and at finding joy in your soul tribe.

Rachael Setford-Berry Rachael is an author, teacher, healer and modern mystic. She has a passion for healing and teaching, and works with Reiki healing, hypnotherapy, sound therapy, crystal healing therapy, mindfulness and meditation techniques.

She is the author of The Banshee; Heart Healer: The Briar Rose & Divine Feminine.

Find Rachael at www.rachaelsreiki.co.uk

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Autumnal Yoga Using simple yoga asana, we can celebrate the autumn season with movement and connection.

As the wheel turns, autumn has arrived with a gust of cold wind and flurries of falling leaves! Autumn is a transition time with different energy compared to summer. It’s essential to honour this as we work with our bodies. Autumn brings colder weather and longer nights but also the chance to rest, retreat and re-charge our batteries.

The beauty of yoga asana is that we can use the physical body as a gateway for addressing emotions and feelings as well as our physical bodies. Let autumn become a metaphor as you surrender to your practice. Give yourself time if you find yourself reluctant to let go, like an autumn leaf clinging to a branch. Savour each pose and the journey through the season and practice at your own pace.

Here are just a few fruits of autumnal yoga practice: •

Strength and balance help to see us through the darkest winter months

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Boost of immune system, endorphins and happiness levels

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Offers a chance to reflect on how you’ve developed through the past year and realise if there’s anything you’re holding on to that could be let go of now.

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Sarah’s top autumnal yoga ideas

Surya Namaskara/Sun salutations

Even when the sun is not shining, we can practice sun salutations to generate warmth, increase blood circulation and keep us active. Strength and stamina will help see us through the colder months. Building heat in the body can help counter the growing cold of autumn. (You’ll find videos of how to do a sun salutation sequence on my website: sentayoga.com/yogaforwitches)

Adho mukha svanasana/Downward dog

This energising pose increases the flow of the blood to the head, improving blood circulation along with strengthening the arms and upper body. This pose may also help to relieve the low moods we can feel on darker days.

Bhujangasana/Cobra pose

Backbends can keep the winter stiffness at bay. Cobra is a deep, therapeutic backbend that opens the heart chakras and fills up the lungs with fresh air. This builds flexibility of the spine and strength in the arms.

Ardha Matsyendrasana/Half lord of the fishes pose

Twists encourage the muscles of the back to release. When we’re feeling anxious, the muscles of the upper back tend to hold a lot of tension, so use this twist to bring some life into the spine and energy to the back muscles.

Urdva Dhanurasana/Wheel pose

This backbend works on many levels to improve our autumn wellbeing. In addition, it’s fun, which is great for boosting our endorphins at this time of year. Backbends also help un-do that winter hunch that gradually begins to creep in at this time of year, opening out the heart, shoulders, lungs and back as well as improving stamina and flexibility. If you want to work towards this pose, seek an experienced yoga teacher/regular class to work up to it.

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Sukhasana/Easy pose

From a comfortable seated position (sit on a cushion if needed) take some extra time for your meditation practice and turn your focus inwards. Be aware of how your actions affect your wellbeing and observe how your body changes with the seasons. Autumn is a great time to complete unfinished projects and clear your home of unwanted items or energies to create a calm and restful sanctuary in which to hibernate and reflect during the winter months.

Stay healthy, happy and joyful through the autumn season by including these postures in your practice! Namaste x

Sarah Robinson Sarah Robinson is a yoga and meditation teacher in Bath, UK. As a big fan of Lyn Thurman’s books, Sarah was honoured to write a chapter for the Quiet Rebel book, Monday Morning Soul Missives. Sarah’s next book, Yoga for Witches, will be published in early 2020.

See more of what Sarah gets up to at: www.sentiayoga.com

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Messages From The Angels Sue Owen brings a seasonal message from Archangel Michael Hello my friends, I hope this finds you well and happy?

I am thrilled to have been asked to write these angel messages for you. I hope you will enjoy them and take from each one what feels right for you and let go of anything that does not.

I hope these angels’ messages will help you in your understanding of the angels and how they can help you in your everyday life.

The angels reside in the fifth dimension but can transcend through all the dimensions to assist us in our connection with Source energy. The angels are very much here to support us, guide us and love

us through our human journey. Life can be full of challenges but with the help of the angels, we can navigate those challenges with greater ease.

As we gently step into the autumn months, I felt it appropriate to call upon Archangel Michael (the guardian of autumn) for our angel message.

I’m sure you are all familiar with Archangel Michael but let me give you some information on this awesome angel. His name means ‘He who is like God’, meaning he is extremely close to Source energy. I like to think of him as the captain. He is also reas-

suring, protecting and pours his wisdom into us through our thoughts and feelings.

His main mission is to clear lower energies, so he works very closely with those who are in service as well as healers and therapists. As the great protector, he helps us to feel safe, especially when facing situations that are uncomfortable for us.

He reminds us to trust that everything is happening just as it needs to and to have faith that things can be better once we’ve travelled through the difficult times.

The angels appear to us through our thoughts and feelings in a way that is right

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those things that have no benefit for us. He tells us to let go with love and to respect our boundaries. To care and protect ourselves as well as those we love.

He reminds us that he is always there for us, in times of sadness as well as in times of celebration. All we need to do is think of him and ask him to come to us and help with whatever we need. Know he will always respond in the appropriate way. For instance, if you were asking him to support you with a drug habit, he would bring the right person and opportunity to help release this unhealthy addiction.

for us. I once saw Archangel Michael looking like a Greek god with long blonde hair, a big shining chest plate and big fluffy wings.

I asked him why he looked like that. His response was that it was simply my perception of his energy.

What he helped me to understand is that the angels will show themselves to each of us in a way that sits right with us. So, you might see them looking like humans with big fluffy wings, balls of energy, colours or something else entirely. You may not see them at all but know they are with you. And, you may sense them through sensations in your body like a tickling feeling on your skin or hair or you might simply have a knowing they are with you. Trust what you’re getting and know the angels want to connect and communicate with you.

Michael’s message for us currently is a reminder to let go of anything and anyone that no longer serves our highest good. Just as the trees let go of their leaves because they have served their purpose, we too should release

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He supports us too by showing us our life purpose. Those who feel lost are often lacking in their life purpose, having little or no focus.

Archangel Michael can help us to understand our purpose so we can engage in life as we should do and move forward with a happy heart. Know Archangel Michael loves you unconditionally for the wonderful person you are.

I hope you find this message helpful and know I send you love, light & angel blessings* ~ Sue ^i^

Sue Owen Sue is an ANGEL THERAPY PRACTITIONER®, as well as an Angelic and Usui Reiki Master Teacher, and a Lotus Chakra Instructor.

She offers readings, workshops and training.

You can find her at www.angels-on-cloudnine.co.uk

Our writers....

JACKIE FRAZIER writer, author & holistic therapist Based in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, Jackie writes, blogs and runs her massage therapy business.

You can find her at www.mymagickalcabin.com

ANDREA WEBB crystal expert Andrea is the owner of Andrea Webb’s Healing Centre. Find Andrea at www. andrea-webb.com

JACKIE WHITE inspirations positive living group Jackie is a Ho’oponopono practitioner and runs the Southampton positive living group. You can find Jackie at www.inspriationsplg.co.uk

COLIN FLAHERTY spiritual medium International medium, Colin is based in Portsmouth, UK and is available for readings, talks and demonstrations.

JACQUELINE LEWINS writer and holistic therapist Jacqui is an holistic therapist and writer based in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

CRYSTAL COCKERHAM author, mentor & feminine wisdom

JOJO ELIZABETH nutritional therapist

teacher JoJo Elizabeth offers a free 30-minute health and energy You can find Crystal at www.Wisdom-

review. You can find her at https://www.instagram.

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com/jojo_elizabeth_nutrition/ or on Facebook.

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JULIE WELTCH witch & founder of hearth of the grey goddess Find out more about Hearth of the Grey Goddess at https://www.facebook.com/Hearthofthegreygoddess/ and https://greygoddess.wixsite.com/hearth

PAUL THURMAN urban shaman & quiet rebel Paul is the co-director of the Quiet Rebel Bureau, an author, editor and urban shaman. Find him at www.paul-

KATE MAY

thurman.com

modern day mystic Kate is a sought after psychic tarot reader on the south coast. She owns the Mystic River Lounge in Cosham, is a Psychic Sister and runs regular development groups.

You can find her at www.katemay.co.uk

PHIONA HUTTON elder priestess

LYN THURMAN author, writer, priestess & business quiet rebel

Phiona is the Elder Priestess with the Sisters of the Mists. You can reach her at www.sistersofthemist.co.uk

Co-director of the Quiet Rebel Bureau, author, writer, and modern-day priestess, Lyn can be found at www. lynthurman.com and at www.quietrebelbureau.com

PAUL CISSELL psychic medium

RACHAEL SETFORDBERRY author & holistic therapist

Paul is a psychic medium, life coach, author and teacher based in Hampshire with a spiritual centre in Ports-

Rachael is a healer, teacher, author and

mouth where he runs psychic development classes. To

modern mystic. Find out more about

find out more visit https://www.paulcissell.com/

her at rachaelsreiki.co.uk

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SONYA KUMAR yogi & writer Sonya is a yogi, drummer, writer and workshop leader.

She shares Saadho kirtans in the UK, Europe and India, taking people on a journey to deep inner silence through mantra and kirtan.

RACHEL HADLEY writer, holistic therapist & book reviewer Rachel (Luna Star Ravensfeather) is a writer, author, prolific book reviewer and a member of Gosport Steampunk Society (GSS). Find her at https://lunastarravensfeather.blogspot.com/

SUE OWEN angel expert & holistic therapist Sue is an Angel Therapy Practitioner® offering Angel Readings and Angel Therapy as well as other holistic therapies and workshops. Find Sue at www.angels-oncloud-nine.co.uk

RACHEL PATTERSON author & kitchen witch Witch, Published author, blogger, public speaker and columnist. Reach Rachel at www.rachelpatterson.co.uk

ZECH PERRY writer, witch & kundalini yogi Zech is a Southampton based writer, blogger, witch and kundalini yogi.

SARAH ROBERTSON author & yogi Sarah Robinson is a yoga and meditation teacher in Bath, UK. Sarah’s book, Yoga for Witches, will be published in

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early 2020. Find her at www.sentiayoga.com

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