Reiki

Step 1 – Altar Preparation

The day before or early in the morning, set up a sacred place for the attunements Example:

On a table, place a representation of the four elements of energy:

·         Fire (E.g. candles – candle light also attracts angels)

·         Wind (E.g. chimes)

·         Water (E.g. plant in vase of water)

·         Earth (E.g. natural stones, crystals or plant)

·         Place a picture of Usui sensei on the table or wall

·         Place a stool in front of alter allowing enough space to kneel and to walk completely around student

·         Prepare to play soft instrumental, new age or Reiki music

·         Say a prayer to your Spirit Healing Team (E.g. guides, angels, Usui sensei, Ascended Masters, etc) asking for their protection, guidance and assistance during the workshop and attunement process

With intention and focus, use the Cho-Ku-Rei  symbol to cleanse the energy in room and seal it (shut the door) until ready to use (you can also use cleansing spray or smudging technique)

Step 2 – Reiki Master Teacher Preparation

·         Eat a nourishing breakfast (you will be more energetic, plus retain better focus and attention)

·         Dress in appropriate, comfortable, loose fitting attire (E.g. Asian styled jacket, ceremonial robe, slacks or skirt)

·         Before students arrive, meditate to align your body, mind and spirit, plus ask for guidance and assistance from your Spirit Healing Team during the workshop

·         After guiding the students into a relaxation meditation, while they continue to meditate

·         Enter the attunement room

·         Wash your hands

·         Ground and protect, then face the alter and invite your Spirit Healing Team to attend, guide and assist you during the attunement process

·         When you are ready, ring the bell/gong 3-times to signify the first student to enter

Step 3 – Scheduling the Attunement Ceremony

Example for attunement time

Allow 3 minutes for the guided relaxation meditation

Allow 2 minutes to change clothing, wash hands, ground and protect

Allow 10 min. per student to pass attunement

Allow 3 minutes to change clothing, cleanse and wash hands

Allow 3 minutes for the final guided meditation to return students to the present

Step 4 – Student Preparation

·         During the attunement process, the remaining students will continue to sit quietly and meditate

·         Have students use washroom before attunement begins

·         Have students remove jangling jewellery, mainly to avoid noise disturbance (and if you feel these will interfere with the energy flow: belts, anything metal, eye glasses)

·         So students know what to expect, explain the basic attunement procedure and the basic attunement hand positions

·         Play soft instrumental, new age or Reiki music in classroom and in attunement room

Example for explaining basic attunement procedure to students.

First, I will take you into a guided relaxation meditation

As you enter the room, with your hands in prayer position (both hands with palms together at chest level, which Japanese call gassho position, pronounced gas-hoe

You will close your eyes, keep your feet flat on floor, rest your hands loosely in your lap and sit straight so the energy flows freely through your body

Breathe in a slow, balanced and rhythmic pattern

Remain relaxed and avoid concentrating on your breathing, thoughts or any sounds – just let yourself travel freely through your mind

You will first sense me at your back, then you will feel my hands on your crown, on your shoulders, on your forehead, at the back of your head and neck and you will feel me blow into these areas.  Then you will feel me walk counter-clockwise around you to blow into your hands, tap them and cross your arms, criss-cross

You may feel a little discomfort as blockages are challenged and released (you may want to cry or laugh or release gas – just stay in the moment and allow this to happen)

You may also feel a breeze, heat, cold, etc., but if you do not feel anything in particular, don’t be concerned, the attunement is just as effective

Stand and with your hands in prayer position, bow first to Usui sensei, then to me, leave the room and return to your chair to meditate

When all the attunements are completed, I will return to the classroom to guide you through another meditation to bring you back to the present

Step 5 – Claim Your Goal

During the guided relaxation meditation, you will be asked to silently state your reasons or your future goal for becoming attuned to the energy of the Reiki symbols. Examples for claiming your goal:

To become a dedicated, compassionate healer in service to all

To become a Reiki Master who commits to live by the principals of Reiki

To open the channels to expanded awareness

To use for self healing

To heal and work specifically with animals or with children

To heal and work specifically with the elderly or the disabled

To become an inspired, Reiki Master Teacher who will empower others to reach their fullest potential

Step 6 – Guided Relaxation Meditation BEFORE Attunement

Play soft Reiki music

Students sit with feet flat on the floor, hands placed on laps (Avoid crossing limbs – this indicates non-acceptance for receiving)

Students close eyes, take 3-deep breaths and relax

Say to students, “You are safe and secure at all times”

Guide students into a guided relaxation meditation before attunement procedure begins

Example for guided relaxation meditation:

·         This meditation will relax you so that you will be open to your healing ability, intuitive ability and to open your heart to the universal energy sourceand to your spirit healing team

·         I’m going to take you on a journey through your body to release all stress and tension

·         When you feel stress or tension, I want you to breathe into that area until you notice that you are relaxed and the stress or tension is released

·         Start at your feet and work upward to your crown

·         Now take 3-deep breaths and as you exhale, release all tension, any negativity that you have will travel downward through your feet to be released into the earth to be transformed into positive energy

·         Take a few minutes to scan your body for energy blockages (Note: wait 2 minutes before continuing)

·         Now bring in the white light through your crown, allowing it to go to your muscles, tissues and organs, giving you the energy, guidance and knowledge that will allow you to become a compassionate healer

·         You will now claim your future goal for yourself.  It might be to become a healer or to become a Reiki Master Teacher or for personal use or to have expanded awareness

·         Know that with this attunement, we invite your spirit healing team for guidance and assistance

·         Remain relaxed and continue to meditate until it’s your turn; you will hear 3-rings from the bell

 Guided Meditation Script BEFORE Attunement to Relax Students

In front of you is a wide, staircase made of clear quartz crystal

Walk over to the staircase until you are standing in front of it

As I count from 1 to 10, slowly start climbing the stairs until you reach the landing at the top

(Count slowly)…..1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 and 6 and 7 and 8 and 9 and 10

You are now standing on the landing and in front of you is a white door

Slowly walk over to the door and open it, then step over the threshold

Remember, you are safe and secure at all times

Before you is a beautiful, serene park, full of lush green trees and fragrant, colourful blooming flowers in all shape and sizes

Their heady aroma permeates the air around you

In front of you is a slide situated in front of a large pool filled with rainbow coloured water

Walk over to the slide and as I count from 1 to 7, climb the stairs – 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 and 6 and 7

Now sit down on the slide, don’t worry about being fully dressed, just slide down into the water below

Relax in the water, feel its invigorating, refreshing, crisp, coolness as it laps against your skin

As you float and relax, be aware of what healing colour your body naturally absorbs

Above you is the yellow glow of the afternoon sun, beating its warmth over you

You feel so relaxed, so peaceful and very happy - stay in the water and enjoy yourself

When you hear the bell ring three times, you will be ready to receive your attunement

If it’s your turn, slowly open your eyes, get up out of your chair and meet me at the door of the healing room

Step 7 – Procedure after Attunement Ceremony While students continue to meditate in their chairs:

Reiki Master Teacher will do cleansing exercise on self

Reiki Master Teacher will remove attunement garments and wash hands

Reiki Master Teacher will return to classroom to do a guided meditation to bring students back to the present

Example for guided meditation AFTER attunement

·         You have now received attunement to Reiki <fill in which level> and you will experience this in your own unique way

·         You are feeling very relaxed and very peaceful

·         Feel and know that the energy and power from the Reiki Master symbols are penetrating the very essence of your soul

·         Feel and know that you are a very loving and powerful channel for the Reiki healing energy

·         Feel and know that you are a powerful healing facilitator who will only perform Reiki for the highest good for self and others

·         Know that your Spirit Healing Team will assist you whenever you call upon their help and guidance

·         Now I am going to count from 1 to 5 and when I reach number 5, you will return to the present time, take 3-deep breaths and open your eyes.  You will feel very refreshed and invigorated

·         1…start to come back.....2…..you are slowly returning to conscious awareness…..3….4….. you are almost back……5….you are fully back in the present time…….take 3-deep breaths…..open your eyes……rub your fingers together……you are fully conscious and aware of the present

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Attunement to Reiki Level 1 is processed through four initiations.

First Initiation (Energy operates through student’s physical body to raise energy vibrational level and to increase healing capacity.  Attunement opens crown chakra to access and channel more universal energy light, plus initiate universal wisdom and purpose to flow)

Position: Back of Student; Area – Shoulders and Crown Stand behind student and place your right hand on student’s shoulder.  Connect your energy to the universal energy source by raising your left arm with hand facing upward (to receive universal energy) and visualize or draw the Master Symbol Dai-Ko-Myo (pronounced Die-Coe-Me-Oh)  above the student’s crown. With your left arm still raised, place your right hand on top of student’s crown and silently say a prayer or invocation (E.g. “I ask for universal blessings from spirit and the Reiki healing team to assist this student to become a compassionate, loving Reiki healer who will be filled with humility in order to serve humanity for the highest good”) Cup your hands, like a funnel, over student’s crown, but leave a small opening for a blowing hole Position your tongue, take 3-deep belly/kidney breaths and contract your Hui-Yin.  Visualize white light entering your crown, going through your tongue, down the front of your body to the Hui Yin point, then back up your spine to the centre of your head (Fire Dragon energy) Blow “Fire Dragon” energy into student’s crown As you are blowing, visualize and silently intone each symbol 3x’s Cho-Ku-Rei 3x’s (Choh-Koo-Ray) Hon-Sha-Ze-Sho-Nen 3x’s (Hon-Shaw-Zay-Show-Nen) Sei-He-Ki 3x’s (Say-Hay-Key) See the symbol penetrate into student’s heart, then along their arms to their hands; wait until you feel the process is completed before continuing – use your intuition.  Note: Release your Hui Yin after the blowing is completed

Second Initiation (Energy operates through student’s etheric body (which is spiritual double located slightly above the physical body).  Attunement opens cervical and spinal column to improve the functioning of entire nervous system, plus open the throat chakra to enhance communication)

Position: Back of Student; Area – Both Shoulders Continue standing behind student and place one hand on each shoulder, position your tongue, take 3-deep belly/kidney breaths and contract your Hui-Yin

Visualize  and silently intone Cho-Ku-Rei (Choh-Koo-Ray) 3x’s, as you blow “Fire Dragon” energy into each shoulder.  See the symbol move along student’s cervical and spinal column; wait until you feel the process is completed before continuing – use your intuition.  Note: Release your Hui Yin after the blowing is completed

Third Initiation (Balances student’s right and left brain for clearer thinking and action)

Position: Back of Student; Area – Occipital Ridge at Back of Head Continue standing behind student and place your thumbs on and parallel to their occipital ridge (where the back of the head meets the neck), then position your tongue, take 3-deep belly/kidney breaths and contract your Hui-Yin while blowing.

As you blow, visualize  and silently intone Cho-Ku-Rei (Choh-Koo-Ray) 3x’s.  See the symbol penetrate the back of the head; wait until you feel the process is completed before continuing – use your intuition.  Note: Release your Hui Yin after the blowing is completed

Fourth Initiation (Influences student’s pineal and pituitary glands, increasing higher consciousness and intuition.  This initiation completes the process allowing the energy channels to remain open)

Position: Right Side of Student; Area – Forehead and Back of Head Move to student’s right side and place your left hand on the lowest part of the back of their head as you place your right hand across their forehead, position your tongue, then take 3-deep belly/kidney breaths and contract your Hui-Yin while blowing.

Visualize  and silently Intone Cho-Ku-Rei (Choh-Koo-Ray) 3x’s, as you blow the “Fire Dragon” energy into both areas (back of head and then forehead).  See the symbol penetrate these areas; wait until you feel the process is completed before continuing – use your intuition.  Note: Release your Hui Yin after the blowing is completed

Final Step of 4th Initiation(Three major symbols are permanently sealed into student’s hands where the energy is accessed automatically from the student’s subconscious level)

Position: Kneel in Front of Student; Area – Both Hands Palms Up Walk counter-clockwise to student’s front.  Kneel in front of student and place both their hands in open hand position (palms open and facing upward) on their lap.  Apply symbols to each hand separately.  Starting with the left hand, cup your hands (like a funnel) over the palm, but leave a small opening in the centre to blow the symbols into Position your tongue, take 3-deep belly/kidney breaths and contract your Hui-Yin while blowing the “Fire Dragon” energy into the 1st hand As you blow, visualize  and silently intone Cho-Ku-Rei (Choh-Koo-Ray) 3x’s.  Then visualize  and silently intone Hon-Sha-Ze-Sho-Nen (Hon-Shaw-Zay-Show-Nen) 3x’s.  Lastly, visualize  and silently intone Sei-He-Ki (Say-Hay-Key) 3x’s See the three symbols penetrate into the hand.  Note: Release your Hui Yin after the blowing is completed Keep the left palm open and facing upward as you repeat the same procedure to the right hand Once the procedure is completed on both hands, with the palms still open, simultaneously with both your hands, gently tap both palms 3-times to seal the symbols in Gently close their hands into loosely-closed fists Criss-cross their hands across their heart and then criss-cross your hands over theirs Hold this position until you feel that the initiation is completed -use your intuition When finished, walk counter-clockwise to back of student, bow to Usui sensei and give a silent prayer of gratitude (E.g. “I give thanks of gratitude to the Reiki healing team for all assistance received during this attunement – thank-you, thank-you, thank-you”) While at the back of the student, draw the Raku  symbol to ground and seal the symbols into the student’s aura plus disconnect your energy from that of the student’s and wash hands (for sanitary purposes, plus to cleanse external energies) ·         You have now received attunement to Reiki <fill in which level> and you will experience this in your own unique way ·         You are feeling very relaxed and very peaceful ·         Feel and know that the energy and power from the Reiki Master symbols are penetrating the very essence of your soul ·         Feel and know that you are a very loving and powerful channel for the Reiki healing energy ·         Feel and know that you are a powerful healing facilitator who will only perform Reiki for the highest good for self and others ·         Know that your Spirit Healing Team will assist you whenever you call upon their help and guidance ·         Now I am going to count from 1 to 5 and when I reach number 5, you will return to the present time, take 3-deep breaths and open your eyes.  You will feel very refreshed and invigorated ·         1…start to come back.....2…..you are slowly returning to conscious awareness…..3….4….. you are almost back……5….you are fully back in the present time…….take 3-deep breaths…..open your eyes……rub your fingers together……you are fully conscious and aware of the present Symptoms During 21-day Cleansing/Detoxification Period During this period you may experience some of the following symptoms, but these will clear as a natural process: Chills Cloudy urine Cravings Crying spells Diarrhea Feelings of depression or sadness Fever Flu like symptoms Frequent urination Headache Increased body temperature Increased perspiration or body odour Insomnia Muscle stiffness or pain Nausea Tiredness Vivid dreams Helpful Solutions During 21-day Cleansing/Detoxification Period - try any or a combination of the following to alleviate symptoms you may experience: Be sure to do your daily Reiki exercises as shown in the following tables Eat nourishing, well-balanced meals Eliminate junk food as much as possible Enjoy some quiet time for yourself listening to soft music, reading a book or watching a comedy movie Get extra sleep Go for a massage or reflexology treatments Go for long, relaxing walks in nature Have relaxing baths using bath salts or Epsom salt (because salt ionizes your aura it has the natural ability to cleanse, plus strengthen it, leaving you feeling refreshed) Meditate (consistency is more important than the length of time spent – E.g. if you only have 5 minutes per day, this is more beneficial than 30 minutes once per week) Do deep-breathing energy strengthening exercises Reduce alcohol and tobacco products to a minimum Drink pure water (6-8 glasses per day) to help cleanse toxins from your system

Hand Positions for the 21 day Cleansing Process

Week 1 -

Day 1 Both hands on the Root Chakra 15 Mins.

Day 2 Both hands on the Sacral Chakra 15 Mins.

Day 3 Both hands on the Solar Plexus Chakra 15 Mins.

Day 4 Both hands on the Heart Chakra 15 Mins.

Day 5 Both hands on the Throat Chakra 15 Mins.

Day 6 Both hands on the Brow/3th Eye Chakra 15 Mins.

Day 7 Both hands on the Crown Chakra 15 Mins.

Remember :

Do one chakra per day.

The chakras are interlocked, so as you work with one chakra it will affect your whole system.

Week 2 –

Day 1 – 7

Both hands on all Chakra’s starting at the Root and finishing at the Crown Chakra.

Both hands on the Root Chakra.

Both hands on the Sacral Chakra.

Both hands on the Solar Plexus Chakra.

Both hands on the Heart Chakra.

Both hands on the Throat Chakra.

Both hands on the Brow/3th Eye Chakra.

Both hands on the Crown Chakra.

2 Min per each Chakra.

Remember:

Do all seven chakras per day – total time each day is 15 minutes

Week 3 –

Day 1 – 7

Place one hand on the Root Chakra then walk up the chakra system as follows:

Leave one hand on Root, place other hand on Sacral

Take hand off Root, place on Solar Plexus

Take hand off Sacral, place on Heart (leave this hand stationary)

Take hand off Solar Plexus, place on Throat

Take hand off Throat, place on 3rd Eye

Take hand off 3rd Eye, place on Crown.

2 Min per Chakra.

Remember :

During the 21 day cleansing process, as you use the above hand positions, you will release toxins from your body and balance what is occurring within your body on four levels which are:

Emotional body – Reiki calms, soothes, balances and disperses negative feelings such as fear, abandonment, anger/rage, rejection or despair

Mental body – Reiki helps you to focus and promotes clarity.  It reduces memory loss, confusion, anxiety and obsessive thinking

Physical body - When Reiki is applied to aches and pains, it helps repair the underlying dis-ease

Spiritual body – Reiki allows you to connect with your spiritual self or soul and gives you the ability to discover and understand your immense potential as powerful healing energy beings

Each person will react differently to the cleansing process

Purpose for Energy Breathing

This is the same type of breathing as used in martial arts, Qi Gong (pronounced Chee Gong), Tai Chi (pronounced Tie Chee), plus other energy healing modalities.  The theory behind energy breathing is that it improves delivery of oxygen and nutrients, plus accelerates the removal of toxins from the tissues, enabling the liver and kidneys to strengthen and to become more efficient, which results in improved health and resistance to disease.  It also energizes you, plus temporarily expands your aura (energy field) by 2 metres or more.

Steps to Energy Breathing (Daily exercise) Note:  This exercise will help to build your energy vibration frequency level (expands your aura), which will give you a stronger connection to draw in greater amounts of universal life force energy. This exercise also reduces stress, promotes relaxation and revitalizes your energy.

Practice Time: Start with 5-minutes per day and increase to 30-minutes per day

Make sure you will not be disturbed.  Sit or lay in a comfortable position; you may want to lightly cover yourself (your body temperature will drop)

Close your eyes.  Connect your tongue to your palate (this temporarily increases your energy level by connecting your back energy channel to your front energy channel, which increases your energy circulation).  Take 3-deep breaths to relax

Slowly inhale through your nose to the count of six.…1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 and 6  (expand your abdomen by pushing it outward and then pull the air up into your diaphragm, just to your comfort level)

Hold to the count of three...1 and 2 and 3

Slowly exhale through your nose to the count of six.…1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 and 6  (contract your abdomen by pulling it toward your spine, just to your comfort level)

Hold to the count of three...1 and 2 and 3

Repeat pattern starting with the inhale breath

As you continue with this pattern, visualize energy building in your solar plexus/sacral area (E.g. visualize this as increasing sunlight or light-bulbs lighting up or a swirling funnel of coloured energy increasing in size, etc.)

Be aware of any intruding thoughts, but don’t dwell on them, just allow them to pass – instead, concentrate on your counting

If you lose your count, start over at number one

Keep your breathing in a slow and steady rhythmic pattern

Circulating Earth and Universal Energies (Daily exercise) Note: This exercise grounds you, plus strengthens your ability to draw in energy from both the earth and the universe.

Daily Practice Time: 10 minutes

Close your eyes.  Connect your tongue to your palate (this temporarily increases your energy level by connecting your back energy channel to your front energy channel, which increases your energy circulation)

Take three deep breaths to relax your body

With intent, as you breathe in, you will breathe in a column of white light from the universal energy source through your crown chakra, to your heart centre, hold your breath to the count of three

Circulating Earth and Universal Energies (Continued)

With intent, as you breathe out, you will release the white light from your heart centre through your foot chakras (soles of your feet) to the centre core of earth, grounding you to earth energies

Repeat two more times

Now reverse the procedure

With intent, as you breathe in, you will breathe in green earth energies up through your foot chakras (soles of your feet) to your heart centre, hold your breath to the count of three

With intent, as you breathe out, you will release green earth energies to Source (or the universe) through your crown chakra

Repeat two more times

Feel and know that you are fully grounded

Deep Energy Breathing for Self-healing Pain Relief Note: This technique is designed to eliminate energy blockages, eliminate toxins and relieve pain or discomfort, while revitalizing the area with fresh, clean energy.  It can be used to alleviate pain E.g. spasm pain from sciatica, etc., plus it can be used in combination with other holistic or conventional treatments.

Duration: Do 12-sets, 3-times per day (or more, if you need additional relief from pain) for as long as you feel that you need the healing

While standing, take 3-deep breaths to relax

Stand with feet about 20-inches apart, knees straight

Connect your tongue to your palate (this temporarily increases your energy level by connecting your back energy channel to your front energy channel, which increases your energy circulation)

Raise arms with elbows bent above your head and make hands into fists

Inhale quickly and deeply through your nose (expand your abdomen by pushing it outward and then pull the air up into your diaphragm, just to your comfort level).  As you inhale, visualize universal energy coming in through your crown chakra; give it a colour if you desire

Hold to the count of three...1 and 2 and 3

Exhale by forcefully blowing the air out through your mouth (contract your abdomen by pulling it toward your spine, just to your comfort level), while at the same time forcefully pull both arms down, swinging them forcefully backwards bending your knees slightly so that you end up in a half crouched position

Hold to the count of three...1 and 2 and 3

Repeat pattern starting with legs straightened and raising both arms up above your head, hands as fists to prepare for the inhale breath

As you continue with this pattern, visualize energy blockages disintegrating and toxins flowing out into a (visualized) recycle bin.

Feel and know that clean, fresh energy is flowing to the distressed area, as well as flowing freely throughout your body (you can visualize this as a colour)

Affirm to yourself, “I am healed and free from all pain and discomfort, plus I am 100% healthy mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually”.  Feel and know this to be true

Upon completion, show gratitude by saying thank-you 3-times (the 1st thank-you is to your soul, the 2nd thank-you is to your Spirit Healing Team, the 3rd thank-you is to the universe or spiritual source)

Rest and relax

 

CKR	Cho-Ku-Rei (Choh-Koo-Ray) #1 Symbol		Power, Focus or Light Switch (Enables clear, focused intention)
SHK	Sei-He-Ki (Say-Hay-Key) #2 Symbol		Mental, Emotional or Harmony (Balances the yin and yang energies within you and harmonizes your soul to earth and universal energies)
HSZSN	Hon-Sha-Ze-Sho-Nen (Hon-Shaw-Zay-Show-Nen) #3 Symbol		Distant/Absentee Connection (Connects you to the universe and after realizing that you are one with all, you release “control” for all outcome)
DKM	Dai-Ko-Myo (Die-Coe-Me-Oh) #4 Symbol		Usui Master Empowerment symbol (non-traditional version) Used during the Reiki attunement and also heals the soul (You become the light of the universe and as you shine, you nourish and empower others)
RK	Raku (Raw-Koo) #5 Symbol		The Lightning Bolt Only used when transmitting Reiki attunements. (Disconnects energies between Reiki Master and student)

Anam Cara Readings

 30 July 14

 Butterfly

This beautiful Anam Cara comes to you at times of transition. She helps you to break free of your restraints and helps you grow from the inner turmoil that may keep you stuck. She reminds you of the life cycle of the butterfly. Born into form as the caterpillar, looking at life from that perspective. The transformation into the chrysalis, the time needed to honour the changes from the inside out. The expansion and bursting through to emerge as the beautiful butterfly with a brand new perspective. She is the symbol of ceremony, of initiation and she comes to you to cocoon you so you can nurture yourselves and then, when the time is right, you can break free and fly....

Butterfly asks: Where do you need to break free from your restraints? How can you honour this transition? Where do you need to look at things from a different perspective?

Card description: Time of Transition. Breaking free of restraints. Life Cycles of Initiation. Breaking free to fly.

21 Aug 14 

Gaia

Card description: Back to your own Nature. Grounding. At one with Yourself. Nurture and Love Thyself.

Gaia, your Mother Earth, brings you back to your own nature by connecting you to the nature which surrounds you. She grounds you, keeping you in the now, the present. She teaches you to be at one with yourselves and how you can heal yourself. She nurtures you and loves you from her deepest, darkest parts of her and wants you to know that she is with you, guiding the way with her roots beneath the ground to entwine with yours. Call on her to guide you into your inner sanctum, into your truth. Allow her to shine a light upon the darkness in which can bring up fear so you can see the way into your heart.

Gaia asks: What is your connection to nature and how does it compare to your connection to your own nature? How can you ground yourself? What do you need to shine the light on within the darkest parts of you in order for you to understand your nature better?

Oracle of Shadows & Light, the cards.

1) Ghost of the Pumpkin Patch."Count your blessings"
She is always there, and is here to remind you that the time for harvest will be coming again. Time to look at all that is in your field, your life and really look, look at what beautiful things you have in your life, look at those things who you normally miss and know and feel how rich you are. Count your blessings and bring in your joy and love and share your abundance.

2) Fairy of the Divine Hand."Intoxication, disorted view, overindulgence!"

You know how it is.. you start off with just a tiny piece of chocolate, some junk food, a little bit of soda,, but before you know it, you have had too much. It might another habit such as always judging people and yourself way to harsh, thinking negative thoughts, or giving up to early on things which are good for you like exercise and good health practices. 
She is here to reveal to you what lies underneath the temptation. It looks so delightful and surely a little won't hurt? But when you look underneath the apparent fun, spending, partying,distraction and temptation lies disorientation and fear and things might not be what they appear to be. But look closely... Do you begin to see what will happen when you go down this path? Do not sugercoat what might happen.. Do not push down the feelings of warning and listen to your inner voice. Your inner voice is sending you warning signs. so stop, look and listen. This is your time not to escape but to break free!

3) Sea Beacon Fairy."Guidance: but where will it lead you?"

Sometimes, when a clear path seems to be taking you in the right direction, it helps to know who is holding the light. Because while the beautiful Sea Beacon Fairy is most certainly guiding a lost ship, you don't know if she is leading you to safe harbor or towards the rocks.Simply because there is light, are you sure that it is from a safe and true source?
This card shows up when it looks like that you have received the perfect solution to a problem. But it  might be wise to look again, you may have more resources and opportunities then you might be aware of and you believe in. Do not be too quick to follow the first opportunity that shows. Wait and check both your sources and your inner wisdom. There are many paths and many solutions. Not all advise will be right for you. I understand if this confuses you, But i assuring you mostly of a one great truth. That perhaps you must find your own way out at this time.


4) Snow Angel." The signs are with you already!"


5) Out Trick-or-Treating."We're heeee-eeeere!"
 Knock knock! They're heee-eere! At your door, appear four little ones. They make look scary, but time to discover what is bubbling away in the cauldron. It could be wonderful and yet you might frightful that it's woeful..It's going to take courage, but once you do, you realize that you don't have to be afraid of death, he is just here to help you change! And Jack-o'-lantern is here to help you light up something you've been hiding from. The little witch, with her little apprentice? They are ready to help you understand the debts of your magick. Don't be afraid! It's up to if you are going to take things at first glance or if you are gonna discover what it's all really about.. All you need is courage!

6) Autumm is My last Change."Please don't lose hope!"
It's time to stop relaying on others for comfort, warmth, that warm fuzzy feeling that only self love can give.As you can see she is all buttoned up and in a bleak cold world. In her hands she holds the apple, the source of hope and light itself! With the apple she can sustain herself till the world around her warms up. She can save the seeds and plant them for the future so she will never grow hungry again. Now the time has come to look at what you have, turn to it, and feast on it. Learn to love and appreciate the apple and plant the seeds of self love.. Once you take a bite from the apple, you will commit to helping yourself and you will be free of the need for approval, shelter and rescue. You deserve to take care of yourself and love yourself! Cmon take a bite and eat that apple!

7) Poe."Time for change, to learn something new, to use technology and gadgets with wisdom"

" Tick-tock tick-tock, times are a changing, and i know that you too with time will change, and yet remain yourself. Now has the time come to think about where you are, you stand with technology? What is your relationship? Is it sacred? Are there any sacred purposes to which this tool can be put?If you are intimidated, now is the time to learn more about one area.. You may wish to be more disciplined about the time your spend online, or you might find that you have a talent for developing communication tools that link people and help us all communicate for the higher good. Whatever it is it is the right time to truly work with technology in ways that will not only assist you but many other beings, too.

8) Grumpy red fairy. "Be your true self!"

To some people, sad but true, it's all about fitting in. All about playing by the rules. When the grumpy red fairy shows up, you know the time has come to let your true self shine trough, whoever that is day to day! Wear black! Experiment with your hair and your personal style! Join a rockband! Whatever you do, do it because it feels good to you! Don't be a smiley and sugary sweet, just because you think that's who you need to be. Be real. Be authentic. Be funny. Be you. Try different things. Find out who you are because then the smiles will be genuine, and will warm the hearts of us all.

9) Three Witchy Sisters."The power of three."

" The three sisters come to you in a time where you know that something isn't right, but you can't put your finger on what it is.. Once they identify the energy issue, they then will work on a antidote and share that with you. Because for every problem there exist, the world of magick will have an solution! So let the sisters in and let them help, for they are connected to the all the above and all of the below, and they will show what it is. But you must help them by being aware, awake and alert for what is going on around you. Something that has just happen, will happen twice more. Something that has twice happened will happen again and something that has happened thrice is now complete. Things will keep happening thrice until you learn the lesson.

10) Eclipse Mermaid."A powerful energy shift!"

11) Dried Flower Fairy."Sweet memories"

Do you remember the time that you played- with fairies? When your imaginary friend was more real then your friends? Had a perfect? Was hugged? Seen a message from the angels in the clouds? You have seem to have forgotten precious moments, so i have been busy gathering them for you. I now return them to you so your sadness can be transformed. Let happiness, bliss and gifts for no reason become possibilities you believe in again! You may soon be experiencing small reminders of some of the sweetest, most fun and uplifting times in your life. The kind that has no great "significance" historically, but in the story that is your life, they are great moments. It could be seeing a rainbow, a star shining bright, or an old photograph that lifts your heart. The magick of your sweetest moments, and your current struggle will be momentarily relieved, and that lovely feeling of being one with all there is will return and give you strength to go on, and do what must be done.

12) Winged Seer."You see clearly; clairvoyance"

The winged seer is an oracle angel, a being who can see what will unfold if you continue to go on like you do at this moment.  She then sends you messages clairvoyantly, through your ability to see things clearly, although your visions may seem anything but clear. 
As you grow more confident in your own clairvoyance you will see clearly what is going on in a situation or a person. She is sending you messages because you has questions about a situation, asked to discover more. Know that you have the answers inside, all you need to do is look and be honest about what it is that you see. Now that the information has come, you must courageous and take action based what you "logically" can't explain! She will help you see when someone is camouflaging and telling half truths. She is the eye of Ra, re-creating your future, and the Adrinka, the protective eye, that watches over you while you sleep, and if you follow through on what you now clearly see, there will be illumination, victory and wisdom.

13) I Am Kali."From death comes rebirth"

Kali is the blue skinned Hindu goddess of birth, death and rebirth. This goddess is very powerful, very strong and in many ways really frightening to those who have problems making decisions. As a mother goddess she is here to help with family problems. But not only that she is also here to help you cut the cords that entangle you, and she is not afraid to the death that needs to happen, you called upon her to help you clear that what is draining your energy, draining your strength and cutting away those relationships which keep you stuck.
And that time has come! I am pure fire energy, and the great mother, and as i dance, the death you face brings you to new life.

14) Marie Masquerade."Glamour, intrigue, drama"

15) Mildew Fairy."Clean-up time!"

16) Angel de los Muertos."Transitions to the spirit realm"

17) Strangely Lonely."Holding on way too tight"

18) Violet Duchess."Stifled, bored and stuck"

I feel that this card stands for keeping things in. Things that not nice to talk about, things that make you feel bad. Now has the time come to feel how something/someone makes you feel and express it!
In this card you can feel the frustration, you can feel that she is ready to explode! Don't bottle things up, it will lead to unhealthy relationships and might even make you sick.. Its time for yourself to express your feelings, to speak up and discover your inner strength!
Stand up for what you believe in and know that its your right to do so..

19) Amara the Menehune."Aloha healing"

The time has come to take some time for yourself, to slow down and see the beauty around us, to smell the flowers. Amara has come to you at a time where you are not taking proper care of yourself, don't sleep well, eat well, digest well... The time has come to connect to your self again.. Eat raw food, eat lots of fruit, drink juices and smoothies, put some music on and dance! Go outside and enjoy being with Mother nature, bath in the sunshine and let your skin feel the warmth of the sun kissing your skin. Relax, listen to music, draw yourself a bubblebath with flower petals. Do this and you will get a more positive new attitude.

20) Fairy of the Highlands."It's time to be brave"

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21) Angel of Alchemy."Miracle"

22) Voodoo in Blue."Back off!"

This fairy comes to you at a time where you need people to back off from a situation people who are not good for you! You are going trough a really good period in your life and that is attracting people who are opportunistic and wanna take advantage of you. So you might need to brave and stand up to those, even tho it is your nature to be sweet and nice and befriend people cause you think it;s the right thing to do. Voodoo in blue doesn't mind if she seems a bit nasty when she gives you the message, she's rather was she was loud and clear and that the person pushing her buttons would leave quickly. What matters is that you get the message. Time to do a little stay-away magick, and while i won't be sending them bad thoughts- after all there are no pins in my voodoo doll- you, if you take my advice , won't be asking them to come around for tea anytime soon. Your feeling are right on this one. You know what to do, stop being nice and send mixed messages. Snarl if you need and know it is banishing time!

23) Violet angel."Breaking dawn"

This beautiful angel appears to let you that a new dawn is coming, and she is waiting for you to become aware of the endless possibilities. Know that that time of you feel tired all the time, almost like it's been a long night of the soul, that soon a new dawn will be there. Not only has the worst been passed, the best is coming! Soon with this new dawn, you will be brimming with new energy, and you will feel connected again with your internal power. Your spirit will blossom and your intuition will hum! Do not wish to hurry it to the brightest part of the day, enjoy this tender new birth of a time you have long longed for. Please awaken earlier, and be ready to begin our work on this new project by spending time outside in nature in the early morning. Gratitude, awakening, early risings, and trying new things are all on the agenda when the Violet angel shows up and spiritual awakenings will fly into your life.

24) Lantern Fairy."A clear solution"

25) Sewer Mermaid."Your sensuality is beautiful!"

26) The Three Fates."What comes around..."

Here it is again! That same situation, that same person, that same lesson that you just aren't learning! Many of us have faced difficult and troubled times in our life's. And yes that can leave us with  negative spiritual residue that can "stick" with us for days, months even years.  And while you are still vibrating with that negativity that means that negativity will keep being attracted to you.With the energies of Destiny, Fate and Fortune- the three fates so beautifully shown here- with there ever turning wheel of karma, understand that it turns and turns, as your life will, though these many themes again and again. 

So when you look back at memories which fill you with regret, wishing you would done things differently, know that life is a constant do-over. Every second is a new change! So stop beating yourself up and know that you can change things, you don't have to be a prisoner of you past mistakes. Anything can be a lesson, so learn from it. If you do so, you will not only be wiser, but free and able to help others.

27) Strange Valentine."Love is strange!"

28) Death and the Maiden."Invasion, boundaries violated, dominance"

You see the skeleton looming over a beautiful naked young lady and it doesn't seem to have any idea how much it is affecting her. This card comes to you to show you that there are some unhealthy, out of balance relationships going on at this moment between you and someone else.
It might be that you are Death, the relentless ego, who is way to close for comfort, and is hungry for the life force, the beauty, energy and love she has.And like the skeleton being blind to what you are taking. Or it might be that you are the maiden,but has no defenses against another who is draining you, claiming all the while to love you. You have been drawn into the drama and color and entertainment of a relationship which is filled with highs and lows and passion, but you are now discovering that it's draining you, not respecting you and makes you tired. The time has come to look honestly at this relationship and take steps to be safe, more protected and respected. Freedom is worth the trial of separating! Ask yourself " is this relationship healthy for me?" If no, then take the steps to go.

29) Shallow Grave."You miss someone"

30) Two Little Witches."Magickal  space-clearing time"

31) Lady with a Bosch Egg."Ancient Wisdom"

 I bring to the symbols, secrets and wisdom which i have kept safe and secret in my egg. The time has come for you to keep it safe, open yourself to the knowledge and to receiving messages. Keep it safe. Learn all you can.Explore symbols, the history of magick and spirituality. Know that you are safe, you still may choose to stay silent about certain practices.

32) Sea Storm."Calm amid chaos"

You are surround by storms, lightning and great amounts of drama. The world you knew is changing and you are looking for your new place to call home. Trust your instinct, your inner voice.. Don't just hear, but listen and follow your inner compass and know that you will go the right way. Don't be afraid of what is to come, trust that you will find your way. The journey will be long but all you need to do is trust.Trust in yourself and you will find your new home.

33) Dress of Alchemy."Release your power!"

You have powerful energy when this beautiful being shows up. You have strong, powerful, vibrant energy that may change life's. When she shows up, it is to show you that you have the power to get rid of anything negative like jealousy, envy, greed, fear and guilt. Once you have cleared yourself, expect  relationships and situation based on ego-centred concepts, containing toxic energies, will fall away naturally and now you will ask your worth. Keep your energy strong and  bright and follow the signs. When your energy is bright and strong, you come from a place of love and light, there is no cloak to hide yourself anymore. As you can see the dress reveals all, so know that the time has come to be completely yourself. When you clear yourself, you will shine brightly too! 

34) Faceless Ghosts and the Hanted Girl."Ghost people"

 35) Storm Angel."Collision of beliefs, styles,attitudes,energies"

She appears when there are two energies colliding "high and low" she burns away the old and creates a clear fresh vibration, where all that is stale and fearful has been burned away.The wonderful thing about this is that you will be nudged out of your comfort zone, making you see how much you have changed and how far you have come. The results will be worth the pressure, believe me! There may be arguments or fights, for when the storm angel shows up, there will be no more veils. Lies, deception, manipulation and cheating all will be revealed. The most important thing for you is to speak the truth and act in integrity, for everything is going to be become very transparent and her fierce bright light will banish all that was hidden.

36) Mend-a-Broken-Heart Fairy."Healing from heartache"

It's time for small kindnesses to be received, for you know that the little gifts of kindness and friendship are the ones that will assist you the most.Allow yourself to accept that this is a time to be gentle with yourself, to let yourself heal and don't rush that. Now is not the time for hardness, instead think fluffy blankets, snuggling on the couch with a favorite old movie and have a sniffle.Have a long comforting bath and know that you are a sensitive and tender being. Don't close yourself off from love because you have been hurt, know that the fairy is here to help heal your heart and she will lift the pain until there is only gentle wisdom left.

 
37) Candy Cane Angel."It's time for a treat!"

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38) Carnivorous Flower Fairy."A tempting offer has a high price"

39) A Clockwork Pumpkin."A wonderful idea, the aha moment!"

40) Angel of Time."Working too hard!"

41) Nautilus Princess."Powerful personal growth" 

42) Ghosts of the Past."The past returns for a time..."

43) Pink Lotus Fairy."A time for spirit"

 On your journal, on your quest, there are time when it's worth finding that heavenly place where the soul of love resides. In this blissful state, your own nirvana you'll be nurturing, some new a, enriching and exciting info and guidance will come to you. Now would be a great time to take up yoga, pilates or any other exercise that has a spiritual practice connected to it in order to cultivate your inner peace and to receive these massages clearly.Soon a teacher, guide or mentor will come on your path. Know that he/she will demonstrate ways for you to find your own path and to grow and evolve into the being that you are mend to be. When you patiently learn from a good teacher, who is pure in intent, your powers of focus, telepathy, intuition and inner peace, no matter the outer circumstances, will be greatly amplified.

44) Fairy of the Green World."The natural world needs you"

This card stands for doing more with Mother Nature, connect with the fairies. Eat organic food, go raw, detox! It is time for growth, for abundance, for the earth element to find its way true and strong in your beautiful life. Depend more on what nature can give you and step away from processed food, supermarkets and electricity. Take time to grow plants or herbs. See and visualize a world where green things grow, and the Fairy of the green world will know that nature is safe while there are people like you.

45) The Witch at the end of the World."An important end, a new beginning"

."An important end, a new beginning" She is holding her hourglass, protecting it whilst the storm of change that is creating the change is done. There can be no more delaying, for the change has begun. So the best thing for you to do is to prepare, Find solutions to challenges that will come. You will be fine and all will be well, but there will be time of seeming chaos and difficulty. If you are prepared and willing to let go and change, and let something end. you will be ready to embrace the new world. You might experience a important and significant rearrangement of life on a personal or global level, effecting power sources, relationships,economy,values and beliefs. There may be a need to life more in harmony with nature and more simply.