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Diary of a Medium- TJ Higgs

2024 in Numbers Your Personal Number

Crystals to Energise Your 2024 Crystals to help with New Year Resolutions

Paws and Reflect Animal Communication

Midlife MEH to Midlife Magic

Spirit Thoughts

How to connect with your Guardian Angel

Spirit Hotline

Finding My True Voice (or The Musings of a Former Muggle?)

Tarot and Astrology

Seven Signs

Featured writer, Two Lonely Otters AlexSaddiqi

Scribbles of Poetry

Seek & See- Tarot & 2024

Pickled & Preserved

2024 in Tarot

New Moon Ritual

Meet the Team

Dear Spiritual Lifestyle Readers, Welcome to the inaugural issue of our much-anticipated spiritual lifestyle magazine! It is with immense joy and excitement that we bring to you a publication dedicated to exploring and embracing the profound journey of the soul. In this fast-paced world, we often find ourselves yearning for a deeper connection with ourselves, others, and the universe. Our magazine aims to be a guiding light, offering insights, inspiration, and practical tools to help you embark on a transformative spiritual journey. Within the pages of our magazine, you will discover a wealth of content carefully curated to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. We will explore a wide range of topics, from ancient wisdom to modern practices, from mindfulness to meditation, from holistic healing to conscious living. Our team of talented writers, spiritual practitioners, and experts from various disciplines will immerse you in thought-provoking articles and personal stories of spiritual growth. We believe that by sharing diverse perspectives, we can create a community that embraces unity, compassion, and understanding. As you embark on this journey with us, be prepared to explore the depths of your own consciousness, uncovering the mysteries of the universe, and finding meaning in every aspect of life. Our aim is to provide you with practical tools and techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into your daily routine, empowering you to live a more mindful, purposeful, and fulfilling life. We are committed to offering a safe and inclusive space for all individuals, regardless of their background, beliefs, or experiences. Our magazine celebrates the rich tapestry of spirituality, honouring the beauty of diversity and the interconnectedness of all beings. We invite you to join us on this incredible adventure as we dive into the realms of spirituality, seeking wisdom, and understanding. Together, let us embrace the transformative power of the soul, and create a world filled with love, peace, and harmony.

Thank you for being a part of our spiritual community. We are grateful for your presence and look forward to embarking on this transformative journey with you.

TJ Higgs Editor-in-Chief 4

2024 IN NUMBERS The Number Witch

2+0+2+4=8 Twenty is the number of awakenings. This past year we have been called to wake up to our life purpose. Twenty encourages us to look beyond the surface, to see the bigger picture. It brings a need to address old emotional baggage, to release that which no longer serves us. Twenty four is a karmic reward number bringing positive results for the work we have put in. Twenty four reduces to six and so brings attention to our relationships. There is a need to take responsibility for the relationships we have with others whether it is a personal relationship with a loved one or a relationship with a sibling or a colleague. Ultimately we are responsible for all of our relationships and service to others. With this number there can be a tendency to become arrogant and egotistical. Keep this in check and focus more on the spiritual path.

The overall number is eight. As a year number eight brings opportunities to address fear and take responsibility for the self. In some ways it brings the death of fear. Often our fears can be irrational. Eight may highlight this and help us to release those fears that hold us back. As a universal year number it also brings opportunities to step into our individual power. Eight is often associated with business and finance and reaping rewards for hard work. If eight is your personal year number for 2024 it will be a good year to start a business or make changes in your working life.

Vikki Twenty four brings a need for balance and harmony and service to others. With this number there can be a tendency to become arrogant and egotistical. Keep this in check and focus more on the spiritual path. The overall number is eight. As a year number eight brings opportunities to address fear and take responsibility for the self. In some ways it brings the death of fear. Often our fears can be irrational. Eight may highlight this and help us to release those fears that hold us back. As a universal year number it also brings opportunities to step into our individual power. Eight is often associated with business and finance and reaping rewards for hard work. If eight is your personal year number for 2024 it will be a good year to start a business or make changes in your working life.

Your Personal Number To calculate your personal year number take the number of the year of your last birthday, add your day of birth number and your month of birth number, add together and reduce to a single digit.

For example, Birthday 4th July. Day of birth = 4, Month of birth = 7, Last year's number (2023) = 7 4+ 7+7 = 18 1+8 =9 9 is the personal year number until the next birthday in 2024 Personal year number one brings opportunities for new beginnings. Personal year two brings a need to focus on truth and justice and personal relationships.

Personal year three brings the emphasis on family and creative pursuits. Personal year four brings the focus to oder and stability. Laying foundations for the future. Personal year five brings opportunities for travel and creativity. Personal year six brings our focus to family and home. Personal year seven brings a need to make time for inner work. Personal year eight brings our attention to work and finance and letting go of anything that no longer serves us. Personal year nine brings travel and the end of a cycle.

Readers Reading for Mitch, 35, London This is an extract from the reading The Numberwitch did for Mitch. The feedback from Mitch was... “This is amazing! I can’t believe how accurate it is just based on my name and date of birth. It made me feel at ease knowing I am on the right path that I have my eyes set on.!” The overall number of outward expression is nine. This brings passion and compassion and an ability to see the bigger picture. Nine often brings healing energies in particular energy healing. Working with crystals or sound etc. Truth and justice is important to you. Nine is also associated with travel and a more nomadic lifestyle. Your karmic path is to empower people. You have a double nine in your life grid which brings visionary dreams and bringing in new ideas. The fate of humanity and the planet matters to you. You are an earth angel who has chosen to be here at this time to help raise the vibrational energies. You are naturally quite active. You understand that if we want change we have to make it happen. If we want something we have to work to bring it in. Although your character is grounded, in your working life grounding is not always easy. This contradiction can sometimes cause conflict between the head and the heart. You are a natural channel for universal energies with a leaning to the healing arts. You are a natural empath which can sometimes be a blessing and sometimes a curse. Learn to shield yourself from other people's energies. Whilst being an empath can be a powerful tool to work with, it can also be overwhelming at times. You sometimes appear to have a lack of order and yet mentally you know where everything is. In your own way you are very ordered. Good at communicating with others it is not so easy to verbalise and express your innermost feelings. You also like to keep things private. You don't want everyone to know your business. There is a tendency to put everyone else before the self. We can not give from an empty cup so make time to nurture yourself. Your personal year number until your next birthday is five which brings opportunities to make changes that you choose to make. Within the universal year eight we are moving into, this change may well be centred around your work or business and may involve travel.

CRYSTALS TO ENERGISE YOUR 2024 Crystal Alchemy with Rebecca

Crystals are a great addition to every aspect of your life. Working with Crystals has been used for centuries to help treat the body holistically for various ailments and the use of these beautiful minerals dates back to Egyptian times when they were said to be used to purge ‘evil spirits.’ These days, thanks to celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Madonna and Katy Perry promoting the benefits, crystal therapy has shrugged off its ‘hippy’ image and has gained a much bigger following from those looking to heal their body naturally and ensure all round wellbeing. Here are some of the best crystals to start your new year.

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Carnelian: Often associated with motivation, courage, and physical energy. Carnelian increases stamina, improves focus, and boosts your confidence. This crystal is a great crystal choice to help you can power through your day.

Red Jasper

Bloodstone Amethyst

Red Jasper: This stone is associated with strength, empowerment, endurance, and vitality. It helps to increase physical energy, stamina, and focus. It’s also great for grounding your energy so you can channel your power.

Clear Quartz: This is a versatile crystal that is said to amplify energy and help focus the mind. It is often used to increase energy, clarity, and motivation. It can be helpful for people who need an extra boost of motivation and energy during your day

Amethyst: This crystal is often used for its calming and stress-relieving properties. It can help soothe the mind and reduce anxiety, which can be helpful for people who struggle stress. Amethyst is also great for enhancing your intuition so you can focus on what’s important and get the best results!

Citrine: Known as the "success stone," Citrine enhances confidence, willpower, and motivation. It is believed to help activate the Solar Plexus Chakra, which is associated with personal power and energy.

Bloodstone: Increases energy, improve circulation, and boost the immune system. It is often used to enhance physical performance and endurance. It’s will keep you motivated and on target to achieve your goals.

Tiger's Eye: Often used for its grounding and energising properties. It is believed to increase motivation, boost energy levels, and help you stay focused on your day. It’s is know to bring good luck! Black

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Black Tourmaline: While not typically thought of as an energy-boosting crystal, black tourmaline is believed to help protect against negative energy and promote a sense of calm and stability. This can be helpful for people who struggle with energy dips during their day.

Try keeping one of these energy boosting crystals nearby. If they are tumble stones keep them in your pocket or wear them as jewellery remember small Crystal's need to within 2 feet of you for you to benefit from their energy!

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Readers Crystal Question Hi Rebecca I am 52 and currently going through menopause. Is there a crystal you would recommend for that? Many Thanks, Jacky Woking Thank you for your question, it’s something I get asked about a lot. There are lots of crystals you can use for the different symptoms associated with the menopause. If you're looking for a natural alternate to help relieve hot flushes, fatigue and mood swings, these crystals will help. CITRINE - increases your self confidence, energises the body & eases hot flushes LAPIS LAZULI - Soothes Insomnia and stress HEMATITE - Regulates temperature and circulation and cools night sweats MOONSTONE - Aids hormone balance & stabilises emotions. ORANGE CALCITE - Increases libido and sexual desire LEPIDOLITE - Stabilises mood swings, soothes stress, anxiety and depression. AMETHYST - Dispels anger and fear, relieves pain, calms stress and anxiety CLEAR QUARTZ - An amazing energiser and fabulous for aiding brain fog. If need an help with any other symptoms please get in touch and I’ll be able to give you support further.

Rebecca x

CRYSTALS TO HELP WITH NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS Unlock the staying power of your New Year resolutions with healing crystal combinations. Our specialised crystal combinations will cater to every goal on your New Year to-do list. Looking to attract more money? Magnify that intention with healing crystals. If a fresh start is what you’re seeking, we have a crystal combo for that! Even those just wanting to practice daily gratitude will find a crystal combo to match their needs. This time of year is brimming with hope, but hope alone can’t sustain all the lofty goals you’ve set your sights on. Instead of letting 2024 fall into the rut of abandoned plans, embrace your new year resolutions to follow through and grab the tool you need to do it, now. First, pick a healing crystal that best aligns with your intention. You will likely also benefit from placing a crystal point on top of your New Year Resolution action plan, such as a citrine point to help bring your intentions to life or a quartz point, to bring clarity and constantly communicate your intention to the universe, even when you are not thinking about it. Having healing crystals that support your intention, ability to manifest and resolve conflict will guide you to achieve your New Year Resolutions. Need help choosing which healing crystals or tumbled stones to use with your new year resolutions? Here’s a few examples below to see which crystal matches best with your new year intentions: Hematite If you’re trying to kick a bad habit during times of stress, you’ll likely be at your weakest and fall off the wagon more easily. Hematite helps you stay calm as you go through the disruptive process of breaking a bad habit. It helps to clear pain that’s become stagnant or stuck, allowing the natural energy within the body to flow freely again. It may also help clear any negative thinking that pops up during the process.

Amazonite: lucky for all your hopes and dreams, calming and soothing energies, expressing your true self, starting over, a new beginning Labradorite: bringing miracles, discovering your true self, uncovering your destiny, finding your life purpose Tiger’s Eye: finding your personal power, strengthening your willpower and motivation to achieve goals, looking at the positives instead of the negatives, giving a creative boost

Carnelian If you need motivation to make a positive change, then this beautiful orange gem is for you. Carnelian really gives you a good shove in the right direction. It helps drive the change – it gives you the motivation to make that phone call, get a creative project going and become productive.

Citrine: Let’s be honest, for many of you, setting the intentions of bringing in wealth and prosperity into your life will be a common goal. Citrine is known as the crystal that helps with manifesting and attracting wealth, prosperity, and will help your positivity

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Labradorite

Tiger’s Eye

Eudialyte - is an energy crystal that isn’t spoken about often! This is an energy crystal that is useful when you’re seeking a transformation. Eudialyte crystals help you achieve your goals by giving you energy.

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Carnelian

Eudialyte

Paws and Reflect Colleen Kersey Hi animal lovers, I’m Colleen. I’m an animal communicator and I’m thrilled to be here to chat with your animal companions on your behalf. I believe that every creature has a unique voice, and more importantly every creature should have the opportunity to be heard, whether that is sharing stories from their past, or sharing what they need from the present. Through translating what the animals have to say, I can help you to develop a deeper understanding and a stronger bond with your companions. I’m looking forward to hearing from you and uncovering the mysteries and joys of your animals, in each column. Thank you for asking me to talk with Ronnie and Reggie. They are an absolute delight to connect to – they’re a dynamic duo of mischief, love and loyalty. Their energy is so intermingled, I can’t tell which one is which. They’re like a duo who both know exactly what the other is doing. When I ask them how they’re feeling now, they tell me that their legs “work better than they used to” and they can trot around to their heart’s content. I can see them trotting along, side by side and every now and again, they sort of nudge each other. They feel VERY mobile and energetic, but at the same time, have a sense of serenity about them. They mischievously tell me that ‘serene’ was never a word used to describe them whilst on the physical plane. I’m getting a sense of water around them, the sound of running water, like a small stream or weir? This feels like a place that they regularly return to. I asked if they have a message for the family they left behind and immediately they said, “Don’t stop trying”. They’re edging you on to do this particular thing – it feels like you’re bringing something new into the house? With one of them, was there a difficult decision to make near the end? Because I keep getting the sense that he’s saying that he understands and always trusted you to do what is right, so you’re not to carry any guilt about it. They’re both very happy to be together and the last image I see of them, is them trotting off together into the sunset, little bottoms bobbing as they go.

Ronnie & Reggie

Feedback from Ronnie and Reggie’s mum Although very general, it gave me great comfort knowing the spirit of my babies live on and are watching over me. I miss them so much and it brought a big smile to my face. Nicola 38, Liverpool

Merlin

Thank you for asking me to talk with Merlin. He has a wonderful feel to him, a very masculine energy. He feels very serious, you won’t see him getting excitable anytime soon. I keep getting the words ‘business suit’ and I can totally see him in a business suit, sort of like an aged CEO ready to retire to his library with his brandy and fancy cigars! I’m not sure if there ARE any other animals in this house, but it certainly feels like Merlin is the king pin. He doesn’t walk, he PARADES, he has swank and he’s proud of it. When I was doing the body scan, I kept feeling like there was a large brown horse nearby, it almost overlapped with Merlin. Does he come into contact with a horse? Merlin didn’t alert me to any major issues other than to say his nose isn’t 100%. Feels a little blocked, but isn’t causing him pain. He feels aware of his age and feels a little slower than he’d like to be, but he’s okay with that. He tells me it’s just “part of his journey” and feels pretty nonchalant about it. He has a few stiff joints, especially his back end, but gets by without too much discomfort. I asked if he was relaxed and he showed me a picture of himself draped across some sort of padded shelf, tail flicking lazily. Yes, he feels relaxed, there’s no stress here, but even if there was, he’s able to take everything in his stride. However, despite this, he can be quite demanding when he wants to be. He’s showing me a picture of him meowing quite assertively like he’s asking for something, and that something is not happening quickly enough. His treats need to be delivered MUCH quicker than they currently are, please… On the whole, Merlin is content with his life, and is comfortable.

Feedback from Merlin’s mum My not so little boy Merlin, he is 14 years now. Colleen captured Merlin, perfectly! He was actually at the cattery when the reaidng was done, so the image of him relaxed on a padded shelf is one of his favourite places at Rustic View Cattery in Suffolk. He adores Liz the owner there, she calls him her love bug, he is totally spoilt there. The image of the large brown horse was incredible, we have recently moved and in the field next door there is indeed a very large brown horse! Merlin hasn’t lived around horses before and it was a concern of mine! TJ Higgs

If you would like your fur baby to be featured in the spring issue of Spiritual Lifestyle please email a picture over to: editor@spirituallifestyle.online

Midlife MEH to Midlife Magic Rachel Savory - Lifecoach

Are you ready to ignite your soul connection, reignite your intuition, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment? As a life coach, I am here to support, encourage, and help women gain clarity, reconnect with themselves, and reclaim their confidence, self-worth, and power. Join me as we explore seven simple steps that can accelerate the transition from "Midlife MEH..." to Midlife "Magic"! Picture this: a life filled with sparkle, purpose, and fulfilment. It all starts with a clear vision of what you want to achieve. Take a moment to write it down and visualise it regularly. Imagine the joy of accomplishing your goals, whether it's buying a new house, starting a business, or creating a loving and supportive community. By embedding the feeling of success and taking steps towards making it a reality, you can manifest your dreams. But let's not get overwhelmed by the magnitude of our aspirations. Break your big goals into smaller, manageable tasks. This approach allows you to track your progress, stay motivated, and prevent tasks from piling up. Remember, even the smallest actions can contribute to significant achievements.

To stay organised and focused on your goals, create a clear roadmap of what needs to be done and when. Life can be chaotic, with work, family commitments, and a never-ending to-do list. But with a roadmap in hand, you'll always know where you're heading, even on your worst days. It's a powerful tool that keeps you on track and prevents you from getting lost in the busyness of life

As you navigate your journey, it's crucial to evaluate whether a task is a priority or a distraction. Stay true to your overall goals and vision. Be ruthless about what truly matters to you and put your goals first. By doing so, you'll avoid getting sidetracked by low-priority tasks and distractions that can derail your progress.

In today's digital age, it's easy to get caught up in endless distractions. Take control of your focus to avoid getting sidetracked. Set designated times for checking emails and social media, and avoid multitasking. Did you know that the average person spends 2-3 hours per day on social media? Imagine what you could accomplish if you reclaim that time and redirect it towards your goals!

Regularly review your lists, projects, and tasks to stay on track. This practice ensures that your priorities are in order and that you're making progress towards your goals. It's essential to let go of goals and priorities that no longer serve you and distract you from the big picture. Embrace growth and evolution as you adapt your plans to align with your true desires

Throughout your journey, celebrate every success, no matter how small it may seem. It's time to shift the narrative and stop dwelling on our screw-ups. Scream your wins from the rooftops! By acknowledging and celebrating your accomplishments, you cultivate a positive and motivating mindset that propels you forward. Let the world see your brilliance and inspire others to do the same.

Remember, success doesn't happen overnight. It requires patience, persistence, and consistent effort. Stay committed to your dreams, even when challenges arise. Trust in your abilities, and never give up. With time, determination, and heart, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

2024 holds immense potential for growth and learning. Don't wait for the perfect moment to start your transformation. Begin now! Shift your mindset, ignite your motivation, and adopt effective methods that will propel you forward. Each day presents an opportunity to enhance, excel, and evolve. Unlock your limitless potential by embracing continuous learning and growth. Why are so many people afraid of failing when the real regret lies in missing out on everything they dream of? Take the leap of faith and embrace the courage to try. You are capable of so much more than you realise. As we step into 2024, let's not just create a pretty vision board. Let's first take the time to get clear on what has held us back and kept us feeling stuck. By doing the deep work and releasing ourselves from limiting beliefs and outdated identities, we can manifest our desires rapidly. It's time to let go, release, and level up in 2024! I've been on a journey of self-discovery, letting go of what no longer serves me. I've realised that my identity was wrapped up in what I do, rather than who I truly am. In this new season of my life, I choose to be receptive, magnetising, and manifesting. I prioritise my energy and spend my time wisely, focusing on what truly matters. As we clear away the old, we make space for the goodness and abundance that we are calling in.

Take a moment to reflect on what worked and what didn't in 2023. What do you want to carry into the new year, and what do you want to let go of?

Rachel

Spirit Thoughts Connecting to Spirit Knowing you will be reading this in the New Year I ponder as to the one thing I could suggest to you for 2024 beyond the usual fitness or diet regime resolutions! The so-called festive season is not that for many. There will be those who see the year ahead with anxiety and fear or just feeling there has to be more to life. Most will be looking at 2024 with their physical eyes not with their spiritual eyes or senses. So, what could I suggest you do and maintain in 2024 that can help you in so many ways? What more could you want to achieve than to use this year to raise your connection or awareness with the Spirit world and your own Soul? I emphasise awareness as Spirit is just a thought away, but we are not sensitised to them. It takes development for most of us to raise our sensitivity. I'm not directing this at just mediums or want to be mediums. Everybody, I believe, with development and genuine intention, can sense the presence of Spirit and their own Soul. This does, however, have to be something you truly want as it takes commitment. Over the years I have heard many excellent mediums refer to the one thing that can most help connection with Self and Spirit. They refer to ‘sitting in the power’ or ‘sitting with spirit’ and I did not truly understand what this means. It was only after having this properly explained to me that I have taken the time to practise this and felt the benefits. This does require very regular practice starting at 20-30 minutes. It is important to understand I'm not talking about guided meditation where your mind is still actively thinking albeit in a more relaxed state. Guided meditation has its place to calm an anxious mind and can give physical and mental health benefits.

Our conscious minds are designed to think. The chatter of mundane thinking creates a noise in our heads that drown out any sense of Spirit’s presence. So, we must still the mind. You cannot stop all thoughts, but you can replace the constant chatter in your head with a heightened awareness of your senses and a stillness of mind. Once you practise and learn to quieten your mind, but with intention, all your senses will sharpen both physical and the psychic. Sit in the silence, without distraction and focus on your breath. Personally, for the first five, if not ten minutes, my mind continues to be chattering with thoughts. The harder you try the harder it is to still your mind so do not fight it, just let any thoughts pass by like clouds and go back to concentrating on your breath. It is while you are in this stillness of mind and heightened sensitivity that you will first sense your own Soul as emotions come to the surface. Remember facts fade with time but emotions are burnt into your Soul so don't be surprised when they surface and release. This is normal and should not be rushed or dismissed. With this stillness of mind and incredible awareness of heightened sensitivity, time will just disappear, and you’ll be amazed how quick 30 or 45 minutes will pass. Do not set an alarm as that can be quite a shock. You will come back after the time you mentally prepare for. As with all things Spirit, I believe intention is paramount. It is like a phone call to the Spirit world telling them you are ready and what you want to do. As with all things Spirit, I believe intention is paramount. It is like a phone call to the Spirit world telling them you are ready and what you want to do.

At the start you are inviting Spirit to come close to you. You are looking to simply invite Spirit to join you and to let you know they are present. Eventually, with the intention to connect to Spirit, you come to sense their presence not as individuals but just as a collective Spirit. Have no expectations, or go looking for angels, guides or loved ones. That can come later if you wish. Once practised you will sense the presence of Spirit, a calling card if you like, that you will learn to recognise. It becomes a wonderful experience to learn how they make their presence felt with you and for you to just sit in the oneness of your own Soul and with the Spirit world to do their work with you. Your Soul becomes one with Spirit and then Spirit can work with you to fulfil your Souls plans. You cannot fully know your Souls needs but Spirit does when you sit with them in the silence and will guide you if you allow it. This may not be instant but at some point, you will be aware of them responding and it will just come as a prompt or synchronicity, an idea or opportunity. Let your freewill follow your intuition and not your physical desires. You will find the peace of following your Souls plan. Once you know Spirit will guide you in some way then somehow the challenges and hurdles we have in life become easier to overcome. So, what better gift can you give yourself for 2024 than simply taking the time, very regularly, to sit in the silence of your own Soul and allowing Spirit to come close to make their presence felt while they work with you? To then be guided.

John Selby

How to connect with your Guardian Angel Rochelle Karslake This is such a beautiful thing to do, especially (but not exclusively) if you are brand new to the concept of connecting with your Guardian Angel. This process is perfect for strengthening this divine relationship! Also, moving forward with the intention to bring this heightened awareness into the new year will enrich and infuse it with the beauty and magic that only comes from consciously having this sacred connection. So, what are Angels? And more to the point, what are Guardian Angels? The word angel comes from the Greek word ‘angelos’ meaning ‘messenger.’ Angels can be thought of as divine messengers from The Creator. Angels exist on a higher vibrational frequency than us, which is why we are unable to perceive them ordinarily. Through our individual pursuit for connection, our own frequencies start to rise, we become more able to perceive the Angelic realm with more ease and clarity. Angels are not part of the human stream of consciousness and have therefore never incarnated into human form and never will. Angels are also androgynous, meaning they are neither male nor female, but they may well present themselves to you as a particular gender. However it’s important to know that they will present themselves in a way that is within keeping of OUR expectations. Angels are actually formless and are existing as different frequencies of light but will sometimes take a form for our benefit. As for Guardian Angels, they are not to be confused with spirit guides. These are separate entities that we are also connected to.

Everyone has a Guardian Angel, yes EVERYONE! We all have our special Guardian Angel who journeys with us throughout all of our incarnations, they love us unconditionally and know us inside out. Many of us actually have more than one but for now we will just focus on connecting with our main one. We are usually only aware of our Guardian Angel in times of crisis. I have actually experienced this first hand, my first encounter with my own guardian angel was in an instance where I could have died or been seriously injured. Divine intervention stepped in and literally put me back on the path of safety, there was no other explanation! This is where they can act or intervene on our behalf for our best interest, but only if its not part of our ‘plan.’ For example, the Creator gave us free will and this is respected by the angelic realm, they CANNOT help us if we don’t ASK! Only in times of severe danger or crisis can they step in and help if we are not meant to have that experience as part of our life lesson. Most of us don’t ask our Angels for help and sometimes we wonder why no help has come? In my opinion, there is a right and a wrong way to ask your Angels for help. Most of us are conditioned to almost try to provoke sympathy out of people with our pleas for help. This is so disempowering and then by having other people project the vibration of pity on you is not doing you any favours. There are exceptional circumstances to this of course, but I’m talking about everyday stuff. It’s the same with the Angelic realm, when we are saying ‘please help me angels,’ we are affirming we ‘don’t’ have it yet, when we change it and say ‘thank you angels for your help’ not only are you affirming that it is done, but you yourself are more open to receiving it too. Kyle Gray, one of my favourite angel teachers says to us that the best angel prayer we can pray is ‘Angels, thank you for reminding me of your presence.’ IT WORKS, I’ve had some incredible experiences with this prayer and I highly recommend it!!

So how do you meet / connect with your Guardian Angel? It is a wondrous and joyous experience which will take you on a journey of spiritual self-discovery. Once you have made this initial contact with your guardian angel, you will be able to connect with more ease whenever you feel called to. Because of the nature of this work, I feel it’s right (although not essential) to put in a little preparation such as creating a space to do so. By that I mean making sure you won’t be interrupted, go to a special or sacred space that you have created such as an alter if you have one. If you do not have one then simply by lighting a candle, a stick of incense or diffusing some as well. You might want to have a blanket for this exercise as when we work with energy the temperatures can fluctuate and feeling comfortable is most definitely key. You may also want to play some beautiful music, or you may prefer to do this in silence, whatever feels right for you. For this exercise you can sit or lay down, whatever makes you feel comfortable as long as your arms and legs are uncrossed so the energy can flow. Making sure that the lights are soft or low. Once you have done this and are comfortable, I’d like you to close your eyes and centre yourself in your heart space. You can do this with intention as when we are working with energy intention is everything, or by taking 3 deep breaths into your heart.

As you continue to breath I’d like you to see your heart as a pure white light and expanding, with each breath, more expansion. Seeing the light of your heart become bigger and bigger until it encompasses you and the space around you. We do this because it raises our vibration and when our vibration has raised it is easier to connect with the higher realms. Once you have done this, the process of connecting with and meeting your guardian angel can begin. Give yourself a couple of minutes or as long as you feel guided to, to sit in the radiant light of your open heart. When you feel ready ask for your guardian angel to present themselves to you. It’s important to be open to them connecting with you through any or all of your senses, it may not be in a way you might expect. You may see a whole person or a silhouette or maybe just a face? Maybe it will be a colour or a feeling or a sensation, all are valid, there are no right or wrongs. Remembering the more you do this process, the easier it will become and the more it will flow. Allow yourself sometime to connect and process what you are feeling, sensing, and experiencing. If you are not seeing or sensing anything, don’t worry, it does not mean that your guardian angel isn’t there with you, keep going with the process.

Now in your mind you can ask your guardian angel what their name is and then wait for their response. Go with the first name that comes up, no matter how plain or unusual it may be. You may hear it clairaudibly, see it written in your mind’s eye or even an initial, it could even be impressed upon you. Go with whatever you are feeling. Then you to ask your Guardian Angel any questions you might have, be open to receiving the answers, the more in your heart you are, the easier it is to receive their energy. Again, take the first answer that comes. You can spend as long as you like in this beautiful energy. When you feel guided to bring this process to and end just give thanks to your Guardian Angel, knowing that they are always with you and that you can connect with them like this anytime. Then bring your awareness back to your heart space, taking 3 deep breaths, allowing your presence to be bought back into the here and now. You may want to take some time to reflect on what you have just received, I recommend journalling. If you did not see, hear, or feel anything please don’t worry, you will have received whatever it is that you were meant to, and sometimes it’s not immediately. Your messages will come in the coming days, be open to them as when we are looking too hard for signs we can look past them, but they are all around us

You may want to take some time to reflect on what you have just received, I recommend journalling. If you did not see, hear, or feel anything please don’t worry, you will have received whatever it is that you were meant to, and sometimes it’s not immediately. Your messages will come in the coming days, be open to them as when we are looking too hard for signs we can look past them, but they are all around us

Our Guardian Angels love to leave us signs to remind us of their presence, you can be sure it’s a sign from your Angel if you come across a white feather, especially in unusual places or repetitive number sequences such as 777 on cars, clocks, phone numbers to name a few. Know that these are signs reminding you that you are not alone and that you are unconditionally loved and watched over.

Rochelle

Spirit Hotline Refresh and Renew We are always given the chance to refresh and renew. This is a time of trusting the process and creating space to renew. Some may travel quickly along the path of renewal, and others more slowly. It does not matter the speed at which you uncover yourself, layer by layer we all go through the same steps. We can get weighed down by our approach to life letting our insecurities and fears take control. Compassion, and patience are needed so that we can move more gently through ourselves, through the pain, through the hard memories to get to the pure love which connects us all. Our openness to give and receive love allows for a chance of renewal. As we let go of worries and self-limitations, we begin to see ourselves in a new light with a refreshed view. To renew and to refresh is with us constantly, we always have this possibility. Love is the connected awareness we share. The ability to grow and refresh is within us all. Go to the heart, the heart never lies. The heart is our connection. Listen to what you do not hear. Feel the heart beating, all our hearts beat together in unison as one, connected we all are to the truth and the truth is love. You may ask yourself- how do I begin to renew and refresh? You start again by building stronger what already belongs to you, the joy and love that you share, the light that you are, who you have become, and who you have always been. Take this opportunity of making space to see how truly beautiful you are. Do not hesitate to enrich your beauty. Radiate with love. Use the now to create within yourself a peaceful and loving place, the place where there is a flow of love and compassion. The power to love and be loved is within you, within us all. Keep building, keep starting again, keep renewing and refreshing. The possibilities are endless what you can do, what we can all do. When you feel like there is not another thing you can learn or another way you can love, start again and renew yourself, refresh your outlook and you refresh the world. It’s a promise of giving and receiving. Every page you read, every song you sing, every step you dance every moment that is joy this is what is shared between us all, as we are all connected. There can never be too much joy or love or light. Do not doubt the chance to add more love, to reach out with confidence to give joy, to be joy, this is the way, there is no other way. The heart has many mysteries, but they are only mysteries if you are not feeling the truth of your heart. The heart becomes mysterious when you do not accept the love that you are that we all are, the love that surrounds us and that is within us. The mystery is transparent and available for all to see and for all to understand, there is reason, but do not concern yourselves do not worry. Take this time to share the light of your heart. We can do so much together; we can create love where there is none, we will always be together, you are never alone. Do not let any collective sorrow dim your light. Let this time be a chance to renew your heart and refresh your outlook on your life. Let your love shine brighter and warmer reaching further than you ever imagined. There may be times when we feel like we can’t do it and it takes all our energy to simply keep our own light burning, our own life going. That is when we take one step no matter how small towards our true selves the one that is full of love, the one that is connected to the well of love that we all share. Light and joy await us. The chance to refresh and renew is more glorious and powerful than we can ever imagine. When you smile at yourselves or at someone else, or give a kind word or thought you open your heart to the abundance of love. This is pure. The accepting of love makes your light shine so bright that you warm not only yourself but all of us. It is within that light and love that our collective strength gathers and builds forever expanding and protecting us. Now is the time to renew and refresh, to make space for yourself to exude joy and happiness. Share the warmth and love that is you. Embrace a new year and a new season with optimism and hope.

Nicole Gionet

FINDING MY TRUE VOICE

(OR THE MUSINGS OF A FORMER MUGGLE?)

Sue Pritchard I wouldn’t have believed you, if you’d have told me a few years ago I’d be writing an article for a spiritual magazine. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always loved writing, it’s just that the only spirits I used to think about were the ones you drink. Expect the unexpected is a good motto for life, and one that was quite apt back in 2009 when my much-loved dad died suddenly. My views on life and death changed instantly. I found myself looking to the skies more, as if searching for him, and starting to question everything I thought I ever knew. I also remember thinking perhaps somewhat morbidly to myself, that I’d now be less afraid of dying knowing dad would be there waiting for me (wherever that may be). And for the past 14 years, it’s as if I’ve been on a journey to try and fill the gaping hole, he left behind at the heart of our family life. My mum has always been a little spiritual. She will tell you she’s seen things “you’ll never believe”, such as her beloved dad soon after he died. And I do think that my own dad always believed there was more to life on earth. He wasn’t religious in a traditional sense but lapped up mysterious stories about UFOs and the Loch Ness Monster. He also dabbled with meditation and Buddhism, burning more incense at home than I ever did in my student digs. Whereas I’ve always thought there probably is something bigger than us out there, I was easily spooked by inexplicable phenomena and would bury my head in the sand. That’s why I was somewhat apprehensive when mum suggested we should go to a psychic evening not long after dad died. I knew she was seeking comfort after her heartbreaking loss, and so obligingly went with her to see a well-known psychic. If I’m honest I walked away feeling unimpressed, disappointed that dad hadn’t got in contact, and dubious about the authenticity of the performance as I was certain actors had been planted in the audience. Back then I was what some might call half-muggle. I wanted to believe but didn’t want to be taken for a fool, always trying to explain baffling events away with logic if I could. So when mum suggested we should go and see TJ Higgs demonstrating her psychic mediumship, I grudgingly went along but was pleasantly surprised and intrigued by the things I saw and heard. As mum went on her search to find dad, I began to find myself. My spiritual curiosity was heightened further when a friend introduced me to yoga. Learning about meditation, breathwork, and chakras, I became fascinated by these ancient philosophies and practices. And then last year, at a loss to explain a worrying spate of bad luck and feeling out of sorts as I passed that milestone 50th birthday, I sought advice from a local psychic. I believed I was yearning for divine inspiration, looking for a more decisive direction in life. However, the direction I was pointed in almost blew my mind. My dad, I was told, wanted me to write the book I’ve dreamed of since childhood. Perhaps aware of the self-doubt and lack of confidence which has prevented me from achieving this since I was nine years old, the psychic assured me that dad would help. She said he would show me signs to guide me along the way - which he did. And I’ve now completed my first book. Writing has opened my mind up to the more mystical side of life. I’ve started to unpack my muggle tendencies, hiding them away in that cupboard under the stairs in Harry Potter’s old house. It’s not been a straightforward journey though. I was somewhat hesitant, even embarrassed about what people might think, when I told them my dead dad was the co-author of my book. I could hear them laughing. “Call a taxi for Sue,” I feared they’d shout. “She’s finally lost the plot.” But I am now so grateful for this journey and the magic and beautiful people I’ve encountered along the way. I’m learning to listen to my own intuition, keeping a tally of those so-called coincidences or signs that are guiding me through life. While oracle cards, manifestation, gratitude, reiki, and crystals are teaching me so much about myself. It’s as if I’ve been given a great big, spiritual bear hug. I’m finally beginning to find my voice and embrace my true spirit. I hope that by sharing my own down-to-earth and open-minded view of life, I can shine a guiding light, illuminating the way ahead for others who perhaps, as I was, are a little unsure about taking those first faltering steps along this mystical-looking path.

Sue

Tarot and Astrology

What does 2024 hold for YOU? Kate May combines Tarot with Astrology Aries

March 21 April 19

Taurus

April 20 May 20 9

General Vibe: 7 of Swords. Moon in Aquarius. This year you will have to do a bit of ducking and diving, or perhaps be one step ahead of the rest of them! That’s not too hard for you Aries, especially as you like to be in the know first. The 7 of Swords can indicate that you may see a few sneaky things going on. Will you share or keep mum! On the other hand, you could be the one who will need to act sneaky but be aware you’re likely to get caught out! In a nutshell, think smart about all your actions this coming year. Love: King of Cups. Ruler Cancer. 2024 looks a great year for love for you Aries. You are feeling more mature emotionally and can see calmer ways forward. You know that dealing with any emotional matter requires a sensitive and calm approach, but ultimately, you are in a positive position, being able to overcome any challenges. Look forward to sharing your creature comforts with someone special. Home is where the heart is in 2024. Career: 7 of Pentacles. Saturn in Taurus. 2024 is a year of re-evaluating your worth, time and energy. You may be feeling that you want more out of your job, or career. Give yourself the first half of the year to reassess where and what you want to be doing. Have patience and persevere in your ambitions, you may feel limited or restricted, while you wait for a more promising move. Finances: 8 of Cups. Saturn in Pisces. Material needs take a change of direction in 2024. Reassessing your worth will show you what is important, what you want and what you do not want. Walking away from restrictions, what no longer serves you and going in search of your dreams and desires is likely. Reaching emotional happiness will be more important than having lots of money. Expect a change of heart in what you first start aiming for.

General Vibe: Tower reversed: Mars: 2023 may have had some big shocks and surprises in store for you. Luckily 2024 will see you being ab le to rebuild your life from any structures that you had to break down. The silver living from the tower is that its happened, As the builder of the zodiac signs, you’re ready to build yourself back up, bigger and better than before. Mars here may bring tempers flying so try and keep your cool. Drive and force get you what you want. You’re in for an action-packed year one way or another! Love: Page of Pentacles: Earth Signs: All the practical energy to build a strong foundation on. You may be starting a new chapter romantically or looking to invest more time in building a love life. Either way positive possibilities come from planning and keeping grounded. There is fertile energy around you to build something magical upon. Career: 3 of Cups: Mercury in Cancer: Look out for collaborating with others, especially your sister hood gals! There is much to celebrate in your career for 2024, you will enjoy working with others, bringing the harvest in together. Expect success and shared celebrations. You may even win an award. Milestones are reached as you enjoy mixing work and play. Doing what you love, with those you respect will appeal mostly to you in 2024. A fun year mixing business and pleasure with those who share a similar vibe.

Finances: Strength: Leo: OK, so Taurus, you love to spend on fabulous things but here is the thing, your finances need a little bit of sensitive handling in 2024. If you want to have both your cake and eat it, and let’s face it, that saying was made for a Taurus, right, then you will have to be mindful of your spending. The Leo connection here encourages fun and buying into your spending habits, however, you’re a smart Taurus and can manage to say no when your securities are compromised. There may be sensitive issues around money in 2024, and this will need to be handled in a tactful manor. Your will need to remain in control for best results all round.

Gemini

May 21 June 21 Cancer

June 22 July 22

Leo

July 22 August 22 9

General Vibe: 8 of Swords: Jupiter in Gemini: In 2024 it will be important that you think outside the box, do not let your mind imprison you with negative thoughts. Where there is a will there is a way! Mental blocks can be overcome by trusting your intuition. Over thinking can lead you into a spin in 2024, use your mind to create happy thoughts and positive ways to make breakthroughs. Love: Ace of Swords: Air Signs: Love goes into a new direction for 2024. There may be an out with the old in with the new, or just whole new approach as far as romance goes. This new way of thinking will clear your mind allowing you to move forward with more focus on your love affairs. Important documents could feature connected to relationships. Career: The Chariot: Cancer: What a great year to overcome challenges in the face of adversities! 2024 is your year to get your career back on track and regain your focus. You could be easily distracted so it will be important to remain in control of your goals as you take victory. Finances: 4 of Pentacles: Sun in Capricorn: Your focus remains on building your finances; however, it will be just as important to have some fun too. 2024 could see you saving up for something special. Be open to being flexible when dealing with material matters, being mindful that you do not place to much value or attachment on money or material possessions. General Vibe: Queen of Cups: Scorpio: 2024 will see your intuition heightened. You may look to take a psychic development course or find other ways that enhance your psychic abilities. At times you will need to keep a lid on your emotions, feeling the best way forward, rather than using logic. Family will play important roles as you nurture those you hold dear. Love: 6 of Wands: Jupiter in Leo: A fabulous year for love! Love is in the air, as you reach positive milestones in which others will share your glory. 2024 will see you attract the right people into your life, feeling like the cat has got the cream! This could be the year you announce an engagement or happy news worth sharing. If you are single, this card suggests that you will meet someone that others respect and adore. Career: Hanged man reversed: Neptune: When the Hanged Man is reversed you are looking at turning backwards rather than moving forwards. There may not be much happening career wise for you in 2024, staying where you are or hanging around for better prospects. you may be feeling stuck, and you must wait until such a feeling pass. Gaining clarity will be important before making any career choices. Finances: 10 of Cups: Mars in Pisces: 2024 in your finances looks pretty good to be honest! This may be why there is no major changes needed in your career. You can expect to feel emotionally satisfied with your security, and material matters, with family benefiting from your or their abundance.

General Vibe: 4 of Wands: Venus in Aries: A great feeling for 2024, bringing you security and stability. There may be news of marriage or engagements or setting up homes with loved ones. Perhaps, being recognised favourably within work situations. The 4 of wands offer you a great foundation to build upon with success and achievements. Love: Five of Wands: Saturn in Leo: Pick your love battles wisely! 2024 will need to be the year you listen to others points of views before jumping straight in with yours. In love, there could be arguments or different of opinions. Try and stay away from drama that could affect your relationships. Career: 6 of Swords: Mercury in Aquarius: A move in 2024 will see you going from one thing into another. A positive transition, even if you don’t know where you are heading, you will need to trust the process. Time will tell, but as you go through 2024, the waters are calmer within your career changes. Finances: The World: Saturn: You are ready for a financial overall. Start a new chapter in 2024 with your money matters. Look at ways you can be more disciplined, learn from mistakes and take your new financial ideas into a new cycle. This will be a year to tie up loose ends and possibly be able to clear any debts that have occurred over the last few years.

General Vibe: Five of Wands: Saturn in Leo: Saturn in Leo: Pick your battles wisely! 2024 will need to be the year you listen to others points of views before jumping straight in with yours. There could be arguments or different of opinions that you will have to navigate fairly. Try and stay away from drama that could affect your position. Work may take over fun in 2024, so remember to lighten things up from time to time. Love: 4 of Wands: Venus in Aries: Venus in Aries: A great feeling for love in 2024. This is where you can ring in your security and stability. There may be news of marriage or engagements or setting up homes with loved ones. The 4 of wands offer you a great foundation to build upon with success and achievement reaching positive milestones within your love areas. Career: The World: Saturn: You could be very successful in 2024, however, this will also lead you to wanting more! Once you have reached fulfilment, a new chapter, and new opportunities beacon. Jobs may come to a successful end, making way for a new career cycle. Travel could play a strong part in some of your careers. August 23 - Finances: 6 of Swords: Mercury in Aquarius: Your money in 2024 will see improvements over time. A September 22 positive transition or transaction favours in the long run. Investments or home/job moves will work out, but you will have to trust the process. Time will tell, but as you go through 2024, the waters are calmer within your financial affairs. In finance, the Six of Swords shows that you are moving away from financial struggles into something easier. Your financial luck is changing and will improve soon, but you will need to make the changes necessary.

Virgo

Libra

General Vibe: The World: Saturn: A whole year of new chapters, things coming full circle and new cycles. 2024 will see you moving from one big stage to another. Boundaries will be important as part of your new chapter. Travel or worldly connections could be highlighted. All round a successful move into a new year! Love: 6 of Swords: Mercury in Aquarius: In love, the Six of Swords indicates that you could be moving away from a difficult relationship for the better, not knowing exactly where you will end up only knowing that it will be better than you had. If things have been challenging in love, 2024, will see you are moving into something better, it will be important to focus on the positives and not drag the negative influence forward with you. Career: King of Cups: Cancer: The King of cups here, shows a positive influence of a kind and sympathetic boss or leader, they will be compassionate and understanding, they will have your emotional needs met as well as career needs. 2024 will bring you to a positive position where you may find that you are working with other people or in a caring leadership role or that you are highly respected because of your kind and September 23- balanced nature. You can overcome all your career concerns in 2024. 4 of Pentacles: Sun in Capricorn: Your focus remains on building your finances; however, it will be October 23 Finances: just as important to have some fun too. 2024 could see you saving up for something special. Be open to being flexible when dealing with material matters, being mindful that you do not place to much value or attachment on money or material possessions

Scorpio

October 24 November 21

General Vibe: 5 of Pentacles: Mercury in Taurus: The Five of Pentacles represents troubled times, challenges, and struggles. This could be in an area of your life, but mainly connects to finances or material needs such as the home or working life. 2024 you will have to be open to asking for help and support, there is no need to struggle on your own. Health matters will need to be looked at, so ensure a positive new health regime to kick of the new year. Love: Star: Aquarius: There is hope is in your love life! This may be where you can get the most support or help if needed throughout the year. 2024 will bring positive love opportunities, hope and optimism. New relationships favour well, or re kindling current ones with a fresh vibe. Career: 10 of Wands: Saturn in Sagittarius: You career for 2024 may put many demands and responsibilities on your shoulders, you could have a lot of projects or be the one who has to carry everything! Delegate where you can, but don’t give up, as you come to the second half of the year, what you are trying to reach becomes more accessible. Finances: Hierophant: Taurus: Be sensible and strategic in your finances for 2024. Stick to tried and tested methods, plan and don’t take any risks. Following the rules in any money matters is your best bet for the year ahead.

General Vibe: King of Pentacles: Taurus: An excellent year for business, security, and self-employment. 2024 can see you getting organised within your home and finance area, and successful in just about any area that you put your attention too. Positive connections to businesspeople will favour well. Love: Knight of Swords: Gemini: 2024 is not your year to commit, you could find yourself easily bored, indecisive in love or even fearful about commitment. That said if you are with your Mr or Mrs right, make sure you are 100% sure with all new negations. Things could move quickly in your relationship area, dot the I’s, cross the T’s. Career: Strength: Leo: 2024 could see you drawing on your inner strength and compassion when dealing with others in your work area. You may be being tested and must bite your tongue! Try not to overreact and find strength within to handle tough situations carefully. You have a lot of strength and stamina in 2024 and can handle anyone that plays up. You will soon have them eating out of the palm of your hand, with your charm and charisma. November 22- Finances: 7 of Pentacles: Saturn in Taurus: In the finance position,2024 will be the year you assess your December 21 money, time and how to use it. You may have to watch your pennies to make the most of them but there will be enough there for you to enjoy. Different ways to invest or how you earn your money will bring you choices later in the year. Have patience as something will pay off for you.

Sagittarius

Capricorn

General Vibe: Star: Aquarius: Woo Hoo! What a great card for 2024! A Positive time of renewal, hope, optimism, and growth. Lifestyle changes will see fantastic results, you will feeling more aligned to be your authentic self and ready for anything! New vibes all round that bring alignment in everything you do! Love: Tower: Mars: OK, So this may not seem the best way forward for 2024 in your love area, but let look into this deep. Mars is the planet of war but also passion, so things could go either way! The Tower brings upheavals and changes, with sudden shocks however, from his breakdown a stronger foundation can be rebuilt, and that is the silver lining for any changes your love life may go through. If you are single, this could mean someone comes into your life out of the blue, disrupting your plans but for the better. Those in relationships, look at what needs fixing, to support any changes. Career: Death: Scorpio: Big changes occur in your career. I see it as if you are finishing projects from 2023, moving into new areas for 2024. Some will see a complete career change, others will see part of your career chapters coming to an end, with the door opening for new ideas and projects. As a Capricorn, December 21 - you will not let this get you down, you will see it as a positive opportunity, which of course it will be! 4 of wands: Venus in Aries: Success celebration, and rewards for your hard work. You may gain January 20 Finances: much recognition that pays well for you. This proves to me that the career change will not be a negative one, but more like a cycle coming to an end, the 4 of wands, is reaching a milestone, so 2024 will see you being successful and reaching milestones, ready to embark on new ones.

General Vibe: Ten of pentacles: Mercury in Virgo: 2024 brings abundance, financial security, and excellent news within business ventures. You are committed to your tasks, and in the long run things will pay off. Family will be extra important this year, with you becoming closer. A year where you should feel more stable and secure all round, there may be financial news that can be shared within the family. Love: The Moon: Pisces: 2024 could see you falling in love with love itself. If you are single, you could manifest your dream person! If you are attached be open to getting down and deep! Emotions, in2024 however could be changeable, that’s you all over really Aquarius, be careful what you wish for! There could be more going on in a romantic situation than what is being seen on the surface. Trust your intuition. Career: King of Swords: Aquarius: You take the lead in a comfortable position with your own card. 2024 will see you being logical, and helpful to others, but also where you could get a helping hand from someone else. Careers in counselling, or advising, would be great! You could be seeking advice on January 21 - changing course this year in your career. Finances: Hermit: Virgo:2024 will see you re-evaluating your finances, soul searching to stop any selfFebruary 19th sabotaging your money goals and thinking up ways to unlock your full financial potential. Think carefully about the financial position you are in and how you can improve things. There is every chance that 2024 can be a much better financial year for you.

Aquarius

General Vibe: Ace of Cups: Water signs: A positive vibe for 2024 bringing hope and new emotional or spiritual connections. True love could be yours this year! Offers that help you to reach your true potential come flooding in, but it will be up to you if you are going to accept them. Love: Death: Scorpio: Your love life for 2024 will see you making changes. For some this could be ending your relationships, for others it will be making changes where you want to see new opportunities happen. Either way, you cannot hide from the fact that your love area will have an overhaul, even deepening your relationship could well occur, this could, of course be just what the Dr. ordered! Career: Star: Aquarius: Good news is coming for 2024. Wishes and dreams are possible to reach in your career. This is an extremely favourable year, for your career, in ways of being hopeful, and having new ideas, possibly out of the ordinary ways of thinking. New opportunities will arise, and the energy is positive. Creative endeavours are favourable. You may well your dream job or find that everything falls into place perfectly. February 20 - Finances: 4 of Wands: Venus in Aries: Your hard work will pay off in 2024. You can expect to celebrate recognition with others. You are building a strong foundation and feeling supported by your March 20 your colleagues and family2024 has a positive sign that you will have financial security and support bringing you into a comfortable financial position.

Pisces

Overall, 2024 Astrology Vibe

In 2024, Saturn, the planet of restrictions, order, and limitations, is packing its bags and moving into the mystical realm of dreamy Pisces for the entire year. This will see some of those restrictions float away! And dreams have more earthly vibrations, bringing them to manifestation. Pluto the planet of destruction, is figuring out where it belongs, bouncing between Capricorn and Aquarius, but will finally settle in Aquarius for an extended stay starting November 19th. This will bring technology advancement, think AI, and revaluations. Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion is playing a game of cosmic hopscotch, dividing its time between the bullish Taurus and the talkative Gemini. Business plans could go well if you use your magnetic charm in communications. Uranus the planet of shock and unpredictability and experiments, is keeping grounded in the Earthy realm of Taurus all year long. Phew! Eclipses are shaking things up in the fiery signs of Aries and Libra, with a sneaky eye on the Virgo-Pisces axis. Eclipses act like a reset button. Chiron, the cosmic stingray, or better known as the wounded healer, wasstationed in Aries, the action sign, during its retrograde, urging us to confront our inner demons and take responsibility for our actions. Themes like self-worth and limiting beliefs were in the spotlight. As we move forward, we're invited to cultivate faith in ourselves and take risks without self-sabotage. We're reminded to approach the coming year with a heightened appreciation for the world around us. As we look ahead to 2024, the theme is intentional action. Armed with the lessons of the past year, we're encouraged to take responsibility for our lives, steering away from autopilot mode. It's a time to reflect on our individual journeys and make purposeful strides towards our goals. So, buckle up and get ready to take on the year ahead with confidence and purpose!

It's a time to reflect on our individual journeys and make purposeful strides towards our goals. So, buckle up and get ready to take on the year ahead with confidence and purpose! Mystical Blessings for 2024

Kate

Seven Signs TJ Higgs In the spring of 2009, I went through one of the most emotional periods in my life when my beloved nan, Elsie, passed over.The loss of a grandparent is always hard to bear, but saying goodbye to Nan, my father’s mother, was especially hard for me.We had always been very close. In many ways she had been my mother when I was a young girl. My own mother had, for various reasons, been a distant figure and I had spent a large part of my childhood in my grandparents’ house, around the corner from our home in north London. I’d dropped into Nan’s most days on my way home from school. It was in my nan’s kitchen that I spent some of the happiest times of my childhood. It had been in my nan’s house that I had my first psychic experiences as a young girl, although at the time I’d not known what they were. There I’d seen the spirit of Pops, Elsie’s dad, my greatgranddad James, after he’d died. I’d also sensed other presences, although I’d learned to keep quiet about them. While my mother discouraged my interest in the spirit world, my nan had given me her quiet support. I think she simply wanted me to be happy and to follow the right path in life, wherever it led me.She had lived to a ripe old age; she was ninety-one when she passed. Yet her loss was a hammer blow to me. I felt a huge gap in my life, like a fundamental part of me had been physically removed. In the days leading up to her funeral I knew it was going to be difficult for me and my dad to hold it all together. But I was determined to do my best to support my dad and the rest of my family. Fortunately, my nan was there to help me . . . Understandably I had been thinking about my nan constantly since she’d passed. You never know how someone’s passing is going to impact on you, or what thoughts are going to go through your head when you lose someone close. In my nan’s case I found myself feeling desperate to know that she was safely with her dad, to whom she had been very close when she was a little girl. I don’t know why I felt that way; all I know is that it became very important to me. In the days following her death and in the run-up to her funeral, I had this deep rooted need to know that they were reunited.I’d received a couple of intimations of her presence when I’d gone to see her in the chapel of rest a couple of days before the funeral. She’d been lying in her coffin in a rather characterless, windowless room. There had been a single candle burning alongside her. I’d gone in and started chatting to her. As I did so, I noticed the candle begin to flicker strangely. When I was talking the flame was quite still and consistent. But then when I stopped and stayed silent it began to flicker like crazy. The candle was nowhere near me so it couldn’t have had anything to do with my breathing and – as I say – the room was completely windowless so it couldn’t have been a breeze or gust of air. I took it as a small sign from my nan that she was around. I also noticed something else going on in the room. For obvious reasons, the temperature in any chapel of rest is kept very low, sometimes almost freezing cold. When I first stepped into the room containing my nan it had been as chilly as I’d expected. But within moments of my sitting down and talking to her, I began to feel myself warming up. Within a few minutes I was absolutely boiling hot, as if I was in a sauna. It was weird. Again, I took it as some indication of my nan’s presence, with good cause at it turned out. In the months that followed I learned that whenever I felt her presence, which I did often, I would feel extremely hot. As the day of the funeral arrived, I asked my nan for another, more tangible sign that she was there with us. Some mediums might hesitate to do this. The emotions of the day can be too intense and disrupting for spirit communication. But I put out my request for a very good reason. I’d been shown signs of the afterlife at funerals before. A few years earlier I had lost another relative, Aunt Maisie, a relative on my dad’s side of the family.

My nan hadn’t been up to travelling to that funeral, which was being held in the seaside town of Clacton. So she had asked me to go on her behalf. I had been in my mid-thirties at the time but, curiously I suppose, this was the first funeral I had ever attended. It had been halfway through the service that I had seen Aunt Maisie sitting on her coffin. She was quite a sight. She was wearing a white dress and was swinging her legsfrom side to side as if she didn’t have a care in the world. She looked radiant. I hadn’t seen Maisie in years. Apparently, during her final months, when she’d been riddled with cancer and clinging to life, she’d been reduced to a pale shadow of her former self. That wasn’t the woman I was looking at. She was sitting there with her hair looking gorgeous, a vibrant young woman smiling at everyone, except only I could see her. Thinking back on it, I didn’t have any bad emotions –I n fact it was quite the opposite. I had to try really hard not to smile in front of the other mourners. It was odd and rather frustrating in some ways. Her sons and daughters, my cousins, were all crying while I was sitting there thinking, ‘Well, she looks all right to me.’ I wished I could have told them, but knew I couldn’t. Seeing Aunt Maisie like that was an important moment for me in a couple of respects. First and foremost, it confirmed my view that life continues, that our spirits go on to exist in another dimension. On a more practical level, it also helped me in my career. I was early in my training as a medium at that point, so it really encouraged me to press on with my development. It gave me renewed faith in what I was doing and made me even more determined to use my gift to help and comfort as many people as possible. I knew there was a strong chance I wouldn’t receive a similar sign from my nan because of the rawness of my grief. One of the reasons I’d been able to see Aunt Maisie so clearly, I think, was that I’d felt slightly detached from her. Don’t get me wrong, I’d loved Auntie Maisie and she’d looked after me sometimes when I was young. But she wasn’t as close to me as my nan. My nan meant so much to me, I was in pieces about losing her. However, I knew that my loss could very easily act as a blockage to the spirit world, which is attracted to positive energy, so when I headed to the funeral I told myself not to get my hopes up. I couldn’t expect to see signs from every person whose funeral I attended. Nan’s funeral was held at Lavender Hill cemetery in Enfield, one of the loveliest spots in north London – a huge, sprawling, tree-lined expanse of greenery. It was a bright, sunny and otherwise beautiful day.The service was held in quite a small, old church. As we entered, I saw that the casket was standing next toa wall by the windows. Light was streaming through the stained glass, reflecting colours onto the wall. The curious thing was there were only two colours, not the usual rainbow mix. All I could see was green and pink. These were significant colours because they represent the heart to me. I had put certain things inside the coffin. I don’t want to divulge here what they are, because I want someone to give me that as a message one day. But they were also in green and pink. To me this was a promising sign. I began to feel the presence of the spirit world. Pleased as I was to see this, however, I decided it wasn’t enough and asked for my nan to show me more. She duly obliged. As I looked at the colours on the wall I saw them beginning to shift and take shape. As they did so I began to see my nan’s face forming on the wall. My reaction was immediate and obvious. I was holding my cousin Jackie’s hands and I must have begun squeezing them really tightly because she suddenly looked at me. She saw my eyes fixed on a spot on the empty wall and she just said to me: ‘You can see her, can’t you? She’s here.’ Yes, she’s here,’ I said softly. ‘She’s here.’ My nan was very elderly when she died. The face I was looking at was still old, but it was also completely at peace. There was this real feeling of serenity. It was just a flash – she was there for literally a few seconds and then she was gone. But it was enough. That was it – I immediately burst into floods of tears. It was a weird mix of grief and emotion and validation. But the tears soon subsided and I found the strength I needed to get through the funeral service and the warm, moving words that were spoken about my nan by the priest and family members.

As the service drew to a close we all began filing out of the church and into the warm spring afternoon. My father and I decided to go for a walk through the large cemetery towards the plot where my nan was to be buried. Her father, my Pops, was buried there too. For many years now I had been able to connect easily to the spirit of my Pops. He often came to me when I asked for help or guidance. His presence was a familiar one to me and suddenly I felt it again. Enfield cemetery is very green and very well looked after. There are a lot of trees there, along with big ornamental statues and manicured grass. I was walking with my dad. He was really upset and our arms were linked together. We stopped to wait for my brother. We were standing in front of a metal water butt where people can fill up their vases. Immediately I noticed that it had a number eleven on it. I knew immediately that was significant. I am a great believer in the powers of numbers and the study of numerology. The number eleven is a very spiritual number. It is, for instance, the number associated with Jesus. It is also the sign of a medium and I resonate personally at number eleven. My nan had also lived at house number eleven on her street. So, as well as a floral wreath that said ‘Nan’, I had also bought a wreath in the shape of a number eleven. Before I knew it, I felt the familiar itch on my nose. So I put out the thought: ‘Pops, are you here?’ Well, at that precise moment, a little fat robin landed on the water butt. I will explain the significance of robins in more detail later in this book, but suffice to say I have for a long time associated them with my Pops. I was now certain this was a sign – or more accurately, a series of signs. Is Nan with you?’ I asked. At that precise moment another, slimmer robin landed alongside him. I couldn’t have asked for a clearer sign. What was one of the saddest days of my life had turned into one of the most amazing. In the space of a couple of days I had been given no less than seven signs from the afterlife, two in the chapel of rest, two more in the church during the service, and now three more out here in the grounds of the cemetery. In truth, I desperately needed them. At the time I was doing very well in my career. I was about to begin The Three Mediums show at the Hammersmith Apollo. I had appeared on television and even had a book deal. But I felt like giving it all up because I was so overwhelmed by the loss of my nan. I had also lost a very good friend that same week. My friend, Didier Boyer, an amazing numerologist, had committed suicide days earlier. My head was full of all sorts of questions. Why would someone so spiritual commit suicide? On top of the grief I felt at losing my nan, it was becoming almost overwhelming. When I had been holding my cousin Jackie’s hands, I had said to my nan: ‘If you want me to carry on being a medium, you have to show yourself to me today. I don’t think I will have the strength to carry on if you don’t give me some kind of sign.’ She had given me what I asked for not once, but seven times. As I will explain in this book, signs can manifest themselves In many ways. In the space of a single, emotion-filled hour, my nan had manifested many of them. You, too, can experience them. You, too, can establish regular and meaningful contact with friends and loved ones who have crossed over to the Other Side. You, too, can see the signs. Provided you know where – and when – to look . . .

Taken from Signs from the Afterlife - TJ Higgs

FEATURED WRITER TWO LONELY OTTERS ALEX SADDIQI

Alex is an up and coming artist who at age 24, is celebrating the release of his first book! Alex’s new release titled: “Two Lonely Otters” explores the themes of relationships, loss, love and grief through the format of poetry. Alex has made it so that no matter who you are or whatever your background, there will be something for everyone to resonate with. Alex started his journey with his book back in the month of April 2023 after hitting a low in his personal life but through channelling his thoughts and feelings to an external source, he was able to harness his energy into something productive in which he hopes to share and connect with many others who might have been or are going through the trails and tribulations that Alex has. Although Alex trained at LIPA (The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) as an actor, it was there where he found his passion and ability for writing and was able to meet many other creatives that helped make his dream a reality. When he was younger, he never thought he would be able to accomplish such an achievement as writing a book as he was diagnosed with ADHD, was on the autistic spectrum and didn't learn to read and write till a very late age but through perseverance and the help of his loving mother and many around him he was able to achieve something that he never knew possible. “I feel when it all comes down to it, we’re all just humans at the end of the day. We all lead different lives, that’s true but the core feelings we all experience are all the same. What’s beautiful about that is that we resonate with and express these feelings differently. We all know what it's like to feel happy, we all know what it’s like to be heartbroken and my goal with this book and the others that are to follow is that if you can at least sit, read and relate to one thing inside the book, then you know you’re not alone.” You can find out more about Alex’s journey and his book at www.two-lonely-otters.com

Poem May I be the first to welcome you to this story! Something I never thought I’d write which I now have before me. The words within these pages I want to share with you, to see if we have any common ground with what I’m going through. This book may be from a gay man’s perspective But we’re all just humans who want to be loved and respected. Try to look past this idea of love within genders, As you open this book, start to read and enter, Not just a story about two gay men, but about relationships, otters and how good things must come to an end.

About the poem. This first poem is a short but sweet one. I’ve set this one as the introduction to the book and I feel it really captures the essence of each page. Even though the book has been inspired from my own experience (a gay romantic relationship), I use this poem to invite the readers to read in between the lines. To say that this book was something “I never thought I’d write” really stands true as I never thought I would ever be capable of something like this. I would love to see what 10 year old Alex’s face would look like if you told him that this would be a reality for him 14 years later. On my journey of creating this book, I wrote many things that conjured up thoughts and feelings that had not revealed themselves to me when I first started writing. Again with this book, I invite the reader to take the risk and be open to listen and welcome in things that their head and heart may be wanting to tell them. Just as I had done during my writing process. It’s understandable that life can get in the way and be a whirlwind of events and emotions but with this book, it offers you the time to sit down, read, reflect and hopefully learn more about yourself.

Alex

www.two-lonely-otters.com

Some start a new year with a to-do list they like to achieve, While others simply state its a new year so new me, Many are excited for the adventures which lie ahead, No matter which you fall into, remember to take a breath. The new year allows for reflection of the journeys that you've made, So stop and take a look be proud of all you've come to face, Some days were filled with sunshine, but some have stormy skies, Remember without a little darkness you wouldn't appreciate the light. Remember in the year to come all that you have faced, You have survived a hundred percent of your hardest days, There can be no rainbow without a little rain, Smile, dance, be happy and find yourself again. So instead of new year's resolutions which we tend to fail, Stop and take five minutes to check in with your true self, Allow yourself to feel the emotions which you would normally shut away, And a moment of gratitude for each and every day.

Seek & See- Tarot & 2024 with Tasha Lee

2024 corresponds with not one, but two Tarot cards. You see, 2024 is an 8 year: (2+0+2+4=8) Depending on the deck you use the number 8 in Tarot either corresponds to Strength or Justice from the Major Arcana. (Arthur Waite swapped Strength and Justice from their original positions that can be found in the Marseilles Tarot Deck, so that they corresponded with the order of the Zodiac). As I read using both decks, my perspective is that 2024 will be influenced by both energies. So, what does this mean? The cards above are from the Rider Waite Tarot. Universally, from the Strength perspective, it means that in 2024 we can expect things to be challenging. However, we should face the year with an attitude of fortitude and perseverance, with a gentle inner resilience. We should also act with compassion, both for others and ourselves. From the Justice perspective, I would expect to see the ripples of “cause and effect” … The consequences of our actions (both the good and the bad), catching up to us (both as a collective and as individuals). With Strength being about control and discipline and Justice being blind (if fair) (think Judge Dread), I would expect law and order to be of prominence. Just like in the film, it’s possible that society as a whole will look to rebalance. On the World stage this will likely mean changes in leadership. Unfortunately, a negative aspect of the Strength card is ego based and bullying and I wouldn’t be surprised to see this play out in terms of leaders and governments forcing their will on not just their own people but others too. With Justice being at play as well, this will be done in a “legal” way or at the very least in what the aggressor(s) would consider to be “justified”. Another aspect this could reflect as, is of people coming together in protest perceived injustices. Individually, it would be easy to be judgmental and let insecurities and “imposter syndrome” type perspectives to run riot, but instead this is a great year to learn lessons from past mistakes (both our own and those of others) and to take a step back and view things from the bigger perspective, see things for what they really are (not how you perceive them to be) and focus on what really matters. One thing to help navigate 2024 would be, to be the strongest, best version of yourself. So, prioritise your needs, whether that means standing up for yourself, taking time out, working on your fitness or looking after your mental health. It may not be easy, but few things that are worth it ever are. Remember it’s a year of “reaping what we sow” after all!

Tasha

Pickled & Preserved By Rup Morgan

Cunning Man and Witch In days of old, we would have been coming to the end of our store of dried, pickled and otherwise preserved harvest.Having celebrated through the silly season, some folks may still be pickled and preserved. We have rested through midwinter and now it is time to brace the chill air, looking forward to a new year. But instead of relying on the new year’s wish, why not gain some insight and use divination to see what lies ahead? One little known visionary herb is beetroot, or should I say the leaves of this vegetable. A great winter staple especially roasted but do cook those leaves, just like you do with any ‘greens’ to aid those visions. Maybe sprinkle a little saffron on your roast potatoes or add to a cup of black tea to aid your psychic ability and awareness. Should you still be in the mood for celebration, you could start with 12th night. Having brought the greenery and their spirits indoors to lighten the dark days, it is now time to release them so that all the flora may grow again this year.Thanking the goddess of the earth for borrowing her greenery and letting the magical spirits to do their work. There is no stopping now, for on the first Monday in January, on or after the 7th, we celebrate Plough Monday.Having cleaned and sharpened our plough the ploughboys would visit landowners to show off their tools in the hope of gaining work for the forthcoming year. This tradition later became taking the plough into church for it to be blessed. As a witch, I will stand at the edge of a newly ploughed field and throw some silver coins, blessing both the plough and for a good harvest. At home, in town, maybe on the 10th floor of a block of flats you may wish to clean and sharpen your knives and scissors by firstly placing them in a bowl of water where you have placed sprigs of parsley. As well as blessing them, the parsley will also help you to commune with the divine. With the longer days brings the celebration of light and Candlemas. The return of the lighter days, Snowdrops and Cuckoos being the harbingers of Spring. To modern day pagans, they use to name Imbolc, from the ancient Celts, representing the seeds within the mother, goddess, who brings Spring to us. The goddess (Saint) Brigid is also honoured at this time.

Time to rifle through your garden shed to find those seeds and share with friends. Don’t forget to take a candle to be blessed. In Belgium, Brittany and Holland, pancakes are shared. We get the name February from ‘Februa’, the Roman month of purification and ritual washes. Of course, the infamous Roman festival is St Valentines Day. In the middle ages it was believed that birds paired during February and so St Valentine is the patron of birds, bees and love. This is the purified version of the Roman festival Lupercalia that involved sacrifice and sex. A different kind of birds and bees! So, I’ve had my ritual wash, blessed my plough, got my seeds, pancakes and a goat. Whose house we at? Seriously, being of East Anglian stock I tend not to follow the Roman’s. It is important to take time for you, meditate and work out what you need and want to do or you’ll end up like the Mad March Hare. That brings us to the Vernal Equinox. The March or Spring Equinox observing where day equals night. Time stands still, albeit for a short while. Take stock and spring forward. Should you wish to bake a cake, add shredded apple, a little cinnamon and sprinkle caraway seeds on the top of the mixture and then bake. This will aid in bringing wisdom to the next turn of your cards. TJ loves a hare, mad or otherwise! Sacred to the Ancient Celts and East Anglian witches. Should you observe hares during March, see them boxing and leaping into the air for no apparent reason then you will have witnessed a Mad March Hare…or maybe it’s a witch turning back into human form…

Sources taken from Herbal Virtues – Insight, Divination and Wisdom; one of a series of nine books by Rup Morgan, available from select bookshops, Amazon or signed copies via Facebook messenger. Look me up.

Rup Morgan

2024 in Tarot- Kate May Kate has pulled a card to represent each month of the Year January

February

General “worldly” Vibes We are moving away from what we know into uncertain times that open a whole new world and new chapters. Quite literally with the world card in dominance here. Loose ends will get tied up this month, there will be some conclusions to wordly events, moving forward to bring security and independence, changes within the female line look likely too, bringing woman more power. Main influence: Our value will be important this month, what we value, our recourses and how we spend our time. Reevaluating at what cost and at what worth. What the cards want you to know this month Look at ways to build your own independent security. Having your material needs met and in order will give you the stability.

General “worldly” Vibes The star card brings a positive influence of hope optimism, forward thinking, freedom, and liberation. A challenge of opposing influences with authority. There may be challenges with the health care system, legal system or with advice and guidance that is trying to be given, is impartial but unwanted, causing conflict and blocks in communication. Main influence This month we do have a lot of action, sudden changes will bring chaos, where what we know may be broken down, however will eventually leave us able to rebuild a stronger foundation or setting. What the cards want you to know this month People want to be heard. A conflict of opinions will bring both a positive for learning and a negative for arguments. It will be important to listen this month.

March

April

General “worldly” Vibes A positive offer of peace across the globe would bring a welcoming fresh start if this can be accepted. Expect the unexpected this. Month! While there are still hidden influences and secrets, a financial boost brings new opportunities that see the grass becoming greener. Communication is calmer with a sense of being in control, it will be a priority to keep a lid on unnecessary emotional upsets leaving a more controlled state of affairs on the surface. Main influence The main influence this month comes from offers and moving to a calmer ground. There may still be some blinkered views however, seeing the world or the offers thorough rose-tinted glasses. Looking more into situations will be important. What the cards want you to know Thinking outside the box is necessary. Frustrations and blocks are caused by lack of thought or feeling the victim, imprison our mindset. Where there is a will there is a way! Working together, collaborating with others where there were disputes brings a welcomed turnaround and better success.

General “worldly” Vibes A challenging month, especially financially, unfortunate as we head into the new financial year. While there is still hope, new opportunities connected to travel or across the miles, will mean action is needed swiftly. The outside influences oppose disappointment and losses. There are hidden energies, and we are not being told or shown the full picture, however, many of us, as sensitive souls will have an instinctive awareness. However, like I said there is hope, and this comes from cutting loses and moving on to pastures new, taking new opportunities however risky they may seem. Main influence Certainly, financial affairs are highlighted. Taking risks, being offered opportunities but not having all the facts or having to rush decisions may not work in everyone’s favour. Clarity will be needed, and this may come from a strong female influence or someone fair but firm. This will support any new opportunities offered. What the cards want you to know A change is the air, and although restrictions will apply, it will be important to take chances and make things work for us. It will be important to remember we have choice and do not need to take every temptation. Simple things will bring us pleasure.

May

June

General “worldly” Vibes Old ways come to an end, bringing a positive move forward, taking our plans and commitments to the next stage. While change is still immanent, we seem more focused and on track of overcoming obstacles this month. A welcomed home coming is likely this month. Decisions made are likely to transform the energy bringing a clearer picture for everyone. A loss in battle will see an outside influence walking away cutting loses, while this may seem frustrating at first, the future depends on this to bring harmony in the long run. Main influence Plans with overseas reach positive milestones, collaborations, feeling victorious and coming home successful. Remaining focused will aid success. A new dawn beckons. What the cards want you to know Teamwork will benefit succuss. Working together and importantly listening to each other to avoid battles and confusion. A sense of being able to juggle material needs and prioritising important tasks will bring harmony, overcoming challenges with the help of two main sources gives way to more options.

General “worldly” Vibes There is pressure and a lot of responsibility to make the last stages of important milestones. It will be important to bring joy and fun into our lives. Justice serves. A final decision after months of waiting brings in security and authorisation. We may be called to “out” people, if people have done wrong, a stronger sentence could be passed. Through determination focus and our efforts, we are likely to succeed in our adventures. Again, more vibes around home comings. Troops could be pulled back. Transitions, and big choices bring conclusions. Losses in the short time bring rewards in the long run. A new way of thinking and acting brings clarity. Main influence Important documents, and contracts feature this month. A new leader, someone firm but fair take an authorities lead bringing in boundaries and structure. What the cards want you to know Hope is in the air! You are able to move forward with plans and commitments now. Positive offers bring success especially with collaborations. Emotions feel more fulfilled.

July

August

General “worldly” Vibes We are moving into more peaceful vibe here, walking away from what doesn’t serve or concern us. The energy is busy! And we are ready for action! Our security needs are being met bringing an increase in the financial markets, and businesses. Luck is changing for our outside influence with changes and taking chances. We are learning so much this month! Relationships improve as communication opens. After a long time, we will see our hard work and investments paying off. Main influence Security and stability bring a welcome influence this month. Seeing your hard work and efforts pay off. What the cards want you to know Keep on moving forward, and building relationships again, success comes from collaborations as we build a better future. Overseas connections are visionary clearer now helping us to be more committed to future events

General “worldly” Vibes Completion and building new unions. As the energy move into a new chapter there is more to celebrate, the summer brings in fun with a more positive turn on negotiations, although temptation is there, it is important to stick to what you believe in, even that means taking a stand. Having patience as you reevaluate your worth, material needs and where you want to put your energy will pay off. Main Influence Unions, negotiations and bringing harmony, that many celebrate. Winning battles. It will be important to stand your own ground and fight for what you believe in. What the cards want you to know You have the strength to carry on. Using love can win over hate. A whole new world opens up breaking you free from restrictions and chains

September

October

General “worldly” Vibes A sense of completion, attainment, and full cycles. There is positive news on growth, education, and the younger people. Peace comes in the form of people or situations making an appearance from the past. Offers of apologies or good will gestures aid healing. Charitable organisations benefit with a financial influence. Prioritising important tasks, avoiding temptation, knowing we have choices that are not to be taken from us. Main Influence Slower than average month, there may be a few blocks to overcome before we are seeing more healing. A shift of energy in to getting things done properly. What the cards want you to know Patience proves to be worth it. Manifesting your ideas into reality. There is more confidence. A leader who is detached emotionally but very clever offers great advice.

General “worldly” Vibes The end of difficult time, we may feel let down to some degree, but this brings closure. Unexpected upheavals bring challenges; however, a new beginning all be it with some risks, comes from this. It will be important to ask for help from others especially in times of financial hard ship, as a temporary phase. A kind calming influence, sensitive even, and emotionally mature, brings peace and harmony into the balance. Main Influence Challenges become easier to deal with. Greater help and support are available. What the cards want you to know Success will be shared connecting 2 influential people or 2 even countries. Obstacles can be overcome, coming home victorious. A huge wake up allowing big transitions and seeing the bigger picture.

November General “worldly” Vibes Despite there being pressure and a lot to shoulder, the results pay off with victorious milestones being met that can be shared and enjoyed with others. No month seems to get away without a few unexpected surprises, this year, including this one, however an important ruling brings celebrations, unions and abundance to the mix. Main influence A more nurturing feminine influence will bring people together, connecting like-minded souls together. What the cards want you to know After juggling resources which seem to be at a loss, a new idea or spark of interest brings hope and inspiration.

December General “worldly” Vibes As another year comes to a close, certain things that we wanted to see end may still be looming, however unions have been built and milestones have been met. We will see this month, that we have the power to make things happen. Opportunities that present themselves in connection to overseas have a positive effect. Main influence We have come so far, but it’s time to step into our own power more so than ever now. A strong union will get good results. What the cards want you to know Trusting your intuition will bring abundance, and celebrations.

Kate Kate May Modern Day Mystic

I've created this diary to serve not only as a weekly planner for the upcoming year but also as a potent tool for tarot manifestation. I've included various tarot spreads designed for different months and occasions, offering you the chance to explore a wide range of themes throughout the year. This diary also provides your tarot numerology year number and its corresponding message. I've explained how to calculate your personal year number and included a unique birth number, along with its calculation and the corresponding tarot card. To make the most of your daily practice, I've included methods for using the cards in alignment with astrology and manifestation techniques that correspond to each week's tarot cards. Furthermore, I've dedicated journaling space for you to record your manifestation goals and progress. The diary features easy-to-understand tarot and astrology pages to help you gain a deeper understanding of these mystical arts and how to harness their power for manifesting your desires. This diary is a comprehensive guide designed to empower you on your journey of self-discovery and personal growth Kate May Modern Day Mystic is an accomplished Tarot reader and Tutor. Author of Mystic messages, Tarot Astrology Journal and The Tarot Diary

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Book Review by Sue Pritchard. “Awaken Intuition. Developing Psychic Abilities And Cultivating Inner Wisdom For Beginners” by Rachel Nordahl. “It is through facing our fears, embracing vulnerability, and standing before the world that we discover our true place among the stars,” Rachel says. “In the face of uncertainty, it is the willingness to explore the unknown and venture beyond the boundaries of comfort that leads us to new realms of growth and self-discovery.”

For someone like me who is in the early stages of prodding her own intuition into a wakeful mode, this book was an interesting read. It provides an easy-tounderstand foundation of knowledge and illustrates how interconnected our spirituality, intuition and psychic abilities are. It also answered many of the questions I’ve recently been asking as I begin to navigate my way along a journey of self-discovery. And by harnessing my intuition, Rachel’s book has shown me that I can help to develop the psychic abilities I used to doubt I have. At times the book takes on an almost formal academic tone but provides good explanations that I will probably refer to again in the future. Throughout the chapters practical steps and guidance are given on how to understand, identify and develop your intuition through techniques such as journaling, meditation, and mindfulness, plus understanding the role of dreams, brainwaves, frequency, and energy. The reader is also encouraged to reflect on their own thoughts and experiences which is something that resonated with me. I found the chapter on chakras enlightening. It helped me appreciate how my spiritual curiosity continued to grow once I’d started practising yoga, and began to understand the influence of chakras on the body and mind. Whilst the section on journaling made me realise how my own book-writing experience has helped, as Rachels says, to bridge “the gap between the abstract and the concrete”, enabling me to “recognise the whispers of guidance, the nudges of intuition that may have previously gone unnoticed”. If I’m honest, at times there was repetition of the main messages and a slightly unclear structure, but I did find the more reflective chapters at the beginning enjoyable to read. In addition, purely because I love to read about real life, I would have liked to have seen the author information that is provided at the end of the book, interwoven within the main text to help illuminate some of the themes further. Overall I found this an informative book for the stage I’m currently at along my spiritual journey, with Rachel providing reassurance that I can continue to tap into my intuition, learn to trust myself more and unleash this superpower within me.

Awaken Intuition on Amazon

Sue

New Moon Ritual Dates for Your Diary January 11th February 9th and March 10th

Connecting to the moon is a powerful and spiritual practice that allows us to tap into the cosmic energy and wisdom it holds. The moon is a symbol of intuition, emotions, and feminine energy. By connecting with the moon, we can harness its energy to bring about positive change in our lives. Affirmations to the universe are another powerful tool that can help us manifest our desires and intentions. By stating affirmations that align with our goals and aspirations, we send a clear message to the universe about what we want to attract into our lives. When we combine the practice of connecting to the moon with affirmations to the universe, we create a harmonious and transformative synergy that can help us manifest our dreams and create a life filled with abundance and fulfilment. Step-by-Step Guide to New Moon Manifesting Ritual 1. Set Your Intention: Begin by clarifying what you want to manifest in your life. Write down your intention using positive language, focusing on what you desire rather than what you lack. You can use a journal or create a vision board to visually represent your intention. 2. Create a Sacred Space: Choose a tranquil and uninterrupted space where you can perform your ritual. Enhance the ambiance by lighting candles, burning incense, playing soft music, or placing crystals around you. 3. Meditate and Center Yourself: Take a moment to centre yourself through deep breathing and meditation. Close your eyes and visualise your intentions as if they have already come to fruition. Experience the emotions and sensations associated with achieving your desires. See yourself living your ideal life, radiating happiness, health, and fulfilment. 4. Write Down Your Intentions: Using your journal or paper, write down your intentions in the present tense. Be specific and use positive language to describe what you want to manifest. For example, instead of saying "I want a new job," write "I am thriving in my dream job, surrounded by positive energy and supportive colleagues." 5. Release Your Intentions to the Universe: As you write down your intentions, let go of any negative energy or limiting beliefs that may hinder your manifestation. Visualise your intentions coming to life and hold your paper or journal in your hands. Express gratitude to the universe through prayer or affirmation, acknowledging its support in manifesting your desires. 6. Trust and Surrender: Trust that the universe has received your intentions and will work in alignment with your highest good. Surrender the outcome and have faith that the universe will guide you on the right path. Avoid attaching yourself to specific outcomes or timelines. 7. Take Inspired Action: After completing the ritual, take inspired action towards your intentions. This can be as simple as creating a plan or taking small steps towards your desired outcome. Remember, it is your responsibility to take action and make your intentions a reality. Trust in the guidance and opportunities that the universe will present to you along the way.

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