Kay Taylor - Intuitive Guidance from the Light

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(the following two articles were published by OPA (Organization for Professional Astrology) in May & June 2008)

         For some, the word “psychic” still evokes images of fortune tellers and gypsy frauds, even though in the midst of our Neptune/Aquarius mutual reception there is in fact a radical awakening of consciousness and a growing interest in psychic phenomena.
A psychic or intuitive capacity is available to all of us; we are all using these capabilities whether we know it and understand it or not, much as the cycles of planetary transits can be seen clearly in the lives of people who don’t believe in astrology. For some people it is natural to use and trust their intuitive insights while for intellectually centered and naturally skeptical people it can be challenging to trust subtle impressions and precognitions that have no basis in hard, observable facts. How do our natural intuitive gifts impact astrological counseling? If we deepen and refine our abilities can we develop a clearer and more accurate consultation and greater empathic resonance with our clients? Or will we possibly taint the reading with our own biased feelings and thoughts that we imagine to be helpful? Or worse, will we be lumped in with psychic charlatans and lose whatever hard won credibility astrology has been gaining in recent years?
I believe there are three important aspects to a good astrological consultation: the accuracy of the data, the skill of the interpretation, and the connection between the astrologer and the client. This connection, which could also be called chemistry, is often a natural component between astrologers and particular clients. When the chemistry does not so easily exist, it can be created through an empathic link--a well developed intuition on the part of the astrologer that will allow him to “see” and “feel” the client more accurately in a multi-faceted, intuitive way. When a client feels seen at a deep level, she may open her heart to the experience and thus experience a deeper awakening and healing than from a simple recital of dates and facts, however accurate these may be. This is the type of intuition I feel is most easily cultivated and applied to astrological counseling.
We can compare this need for intuitive chemistry to the need for more human skill than is available in a computer generated reading. Most of us will agree that although computer horoscope reports are fundamentally accurate, the computer cannot possibly synthesize the information with the precision and holistic viewpoint of a gifted astrologer. However, even the gifted astrologer might be missing the full viewpoint if not connected intuitively with the person. The intuition of the astrologer allows him to know where to begin the session, to use words skillfully in difficult territory, to perceive accurately the emotional reaction to the information purveyed, to know which questions to ask, and perhaps to know when to change course from the planned structure of the session and go into another area that holds more energy for the client. Moreover, intuition allows us to perceive the consciousness of the client, which will help us understand how this particular being is operating through the chart and thus know more easily how to focus our interpretations of some chart features that hold a wide range of possibilities.
To do an astrological reading while staying clear and open intuitively can be challenging initially because we must be open in the right and left brain simultaneously. Most of us tend to naturally favor one side or the other. It takes some practice to remain open intuitively and also stay clear mentally with the details of an astrological analysis. It is worthwhile though to expand this capacity, which will allows us to function more effectively in our own lives as well. We might receive intuitive guidance and process a course of action simultaneously, or channel creative ideas and write them succinctly at the same time.
When we do astrological counseling we use wisdom passed through the ages that we have studied. We are backed by the authority of the chart, where there at least some agreed upon qualities: “the chart indicates you are likely to feel good about yourself when you have opportunities to be solid and dependable” (Sun in Taurus). However, when we have an intuitive feel or psychic “hit” about something we need to be extra cautious that we offer the information openly and without rigid rightness. (I would propose this is a good idea for astrological insight as well!). To be heard without resistance, and offering respect to the inner truth of each client, we might say: I’m wondering if….” Or “the word “X” comes to mind. What does that evoke for you, if anything”. Client centered, open communication is always more healing than edicts and pronouncements, but it is particularly important when we are in the intuitive flow and there could be a chance we are biased in some way--or the client simply isn’t ready to hear what we are getting. If we are integrating definite intuitive insights with astrological counseling it is also ethically important that we let the client know how we are coming to our conclusions.
We clarify our intuitive capacity and develop trust in our sixth sense in a number of ways I will discuss more thoroughly in Part II of this article. We begin by developing and trusting our own personal intuition through meditation, emotional clearing, practice and other levels of purification and healing. With time it becomes easier to connect intuitively with charts and with clients in a way that is grounded and clear, adding a new and rewarding dimension to the astrological consulting practice.

The Marriage of Intuition and Astrology
Part II

Part I of this article discussed some of the ways in which grounded intuition benefits astrological counseling, as well as some of the cautions designed to keep the consultation clear and ethical.
The philosophies and techniques discussed below for developing intuition are also tools for cultivating a clear vibration. A clear, grounded and open sense of self serves any occupation, but especially a healing, serving profession. Intuitive awareness is a fundamental human trait that is developed and clarified through meditation, personal healing and practice. It is not necessarily a substitute for a spiritual path, and yet some of the techniques for clarifying one’s vibration are spiritual in nature. And, a desire for a spiritual path perhaps might flow from that inner healing.
If you would like to develop your intuitive abilities to integrate this skill into your consultations, consider my five cornerstones for psychic development and clarity:
1. Spiritual Clarity. Most would agree that meditation is essential to clear the mind of chatter and this is probably the most important step in attaining clarity. Our ego driven thoughts and fears can create a mental clutter that confuses us. We are unable to hear our inner voices or trust our insights. Meditation can be traditional spiritual styles designed to create a clear mind and nonattachment, including physical styles such as Tai Chi, yoga or even meditative walking. Guided visualization to visually clear our personal energy field, described traditionally as the aura and chakras, is also beneficial. It is helpful to meditate before the first client of the day as well as in between sessions, even if just for a few minutes. The simple act of a few conscious breaths to be grounded and centered allows us to approach the chart with a fresh perspective.
2. Emotional Clarity. In order to be intuitively clear, it is helpful to observe, understand and maintain the cleanest emotional state possible. It is challenging to receive clear information when we are stressed, angry or filled with any strong emotion such as grief. Our empathic receptors might be clogged with our own feelings or the feelings of others, including the previous client. Regular inner examination and emotional processing either alone or with a therapist, healer or support group is recommended so that we are not filled with unexpressed emotion that will bias our intuitive, receptive sense of the client.
3. Physical Clarity. We will be clearer when our bodies are strong and healthy. Poor health creates a fogginess that spreads into our personal psychic realm. Each person has a unique constitution so there is no one recipe for health. It is beneficial to observe and modify our personal physical needs: diet, exercise regime, supplements, alcohol and other substances (including sugar and caffeine), as well as sleep. We know these factors affect our health and they also affect our ability to be a clear channel for information and healing energies.
4. Spirit Connection. I believe we all have spirit guides--usually at least three or more. They give us information that we sometimes perceive as our own thoughts. With meditation and practice, a more specific connection with spirit guides or one’s Higher Self can be developed to receive accurate and clear information. It may be helpful to have guidance and support from a spiritual teacher or training to learn to connect with high level spirits safely and clearly.
5. Practice, Practice, Practice. We can use opportunities in our daily lives to ask questions of our spirit guides. We can also make a habit of checking in with our kinesthetic intuition or “gut feel” as often as we can. “How do I really feel emotionally now?” “How is my body feeling now?” “What do I most truly need right now?” We can also ask simple, mundane questions of our guides for practice. Our spirit guides are much like loving friends and are willing to help with simple issues so we can ultimately focus on deeper and more complex choices. It is easier to receive and learn to trust the answers to these simple daily questions so that when we have a real crisis or emergency for which trusted guidance is essential, we will have a sense of what an accurate answer feels like and be able to trust the insight. A practice example question might be “Will my friend actually follow through on lunch plans this week?” Keeping a journal of questions and answers, noting the sense of connection or clarity and getting to know the difference between when we are accurate and clear and when our thoughts and emotions affect accuracy will refine our skill.
By developing and trusting our personal intuition over time, we purify ourselves and embody a greater sense of clarity, peace and inner harmony. We become responsible and professional guides in our clients’ journey. And we will find it easier to connect intuitively with charts, to hold an empathic connection with our clients, thus refining and deepening our consultation skills.

"When an old culture is dying, the new culture is created by those people who are not afraid to be insecure."

I just read this quote in a delightful little book from Pema Chodron, Practicing Peace in Times of War. Pema Chodron is a Buddhist nun who knows how to speak directly to our hearts in a grounded and compassionate way. I encourage you to consider her books.

I do believe our old culture is dying, and I see the new culture emerging at the same time. Many of you are hearing about and asking me about the prophecies for the "end of the world" in 2012. To me this is not the actual end of the world, but rather this is the end of the world as we know it, and to me that seems like a good thing--there's a lot that needs to end--asap! However, there's also many wonderful beautiful people and places here and we must not lose sight of the beauty and compassion we can experience already. As we move towards 2012, this is our time to create a different paradigm on the earth. The infrastructure of grass roots organizations, individuals, communities and conscious small businesses working together can evolve into a world culture that respects all people, plants, animals, birds and the earth. It is a challenge to live in such rapidly changing times, to not be afraid to be insecure, to stay open hearted and present. We are challenged to be brave in the face of changes that look like loss and destruction, and to find ways to help and serve in whatever capacity we feel drawn to. Remember to breathe and slow down. We have the old expression about "stop and smell the roses". This is the time we can surely benefit from that scent so deeply connected with the idea of Love.

How to Find or Fix a Relationship: Hold the Vision. Let Go.
published by Open Exchange Magazine, April/May/June 2008 Issue

            How do we really attract something we want? How do we let go of something that isn’t working well? To make it even more complicated, consider the typical relationship dilemma in which we need to let go of a relationship that isn’t working or didn’t work, and then make ourselves ready for a new one—and then find that new person?!! The answer is to hold the vision and also detach. This may sound like conflicting advice, so let’s explore further.
Books and movies like “The Secret” and “What the Bleep Do We Know” have been very helpful in our emerging spiritual evolution to bring about understanding of the way our thoughts, words and actions create our reality. However often in our zeal to create our reality with positive thoughts, the complexity of the way these energies work is not fully understood.
            Tamara doesn’t really want a serious relationship, as she is busy with work, great friends and exciting travel. Out of curiosity she comes to see me to ask about several men she’s met in her office building who are actively pursuing her. Lynette spends fifteen minutes every morning meditating and doing positive affirmations about finding her soul mate. She has an altar devoted to love and partnership in the relationship corner of her bedroom. She goes to singles events every weekend and asks her friends to set up dates for her. She has been single since her last break up a year ago and is feeling hopeless about ever meeting anyone.
            Tamara is drawing potential partners into her space because she is detached from the need for one. She is actively engaged in living a full life that sends out a positive vibrational message which attracts various possibilities that she might not be actively affirming. She has processed the painful feelings of her past relationships fairly well so her emotional vibration is reasonably clear. If she changes her intention toward the idea of having a relationship and continues to still hold her vibration of detachment from need, it is likely she will choose one of these suitors and begin a satisfying relationship.
            By contrast, Lynette is still angry and hurt about her past breakup. She says she wants a new relationship but a part of her still wishes her old partner would return. She believes she is not really worthy of being with someone but at the same time believes a relationship would make her happy and all her other problems would disappear if Prince Charming, Soul Mate Extraordinaire would show up. Most of us carry a bit of the Tracy energy within us. Our culture promotes the idea that Life Will be Perfect When We Have True Love through advertising, films and fairy tales, so I’m not meaning to criticize her feelings at all. However, when someone seems to be doing all the right things, and it isn’t working, then it will be helpful to either look at the subconscious energies, unprocessed emotions, and conflicting beliefs—or simply be patient and trust in life’s perfect timing.
Looking at the energies and emotions can be done in psychotherapy or other healing processes or you can work on the healing process by yourself. The following steps can be done once or (more likely) many times moving toward greater awareness. They can be done separately at different times or if you feel ready they can be done at the same time.

Examine and observe your true feelings. Try not to demonize or repress the unpleasant feelings like hurt or anger or try to move too quickly to forgiveness or happiness. Give yourself time and space to breathe into your body and notice exactly how you actually feel, without trying to change anything. You might notice tightness in your body as you breathe into the stronger feelings, and you might notice the sensations change as you stay with the breath and observe the feelings.
Consider your goal in the broadest possible terms and hold the vision for that energy to be part of your reality: In this case we are talking about holding the vision of having partnered love, but this process can be used to envision other essential qualities, such as financial comfort, freedom, spiritual connection, etc. Use the breath to imagine drawing that energy to you. Feel yourself surrounded by the energy of what you want, and allow yourself to feel feelings such as contentment and peace you might feel in response to that energy.
Now let go. Let go of attachment to the outcome and the details of how this is supposed to show up in your life. Let go of your need to have this energy you are affirming. Notice how you feel about letting go of the attachment---which might take you back to point #1 where you observe your true feelings.

If your goal is to release an old relationship and draw a new loving partner into your life, your process might include feeling the feelings of loss, pain and anger about the old relationship, feeling fear of never finding a new person or feelings of not deserving the kind of relationship you really want. The vision would be to feel what it’s like to fully let go of the old relationship, and then to feel the new relationship energy with you. The letting go process would be to feel what it’s like to let go of the outcome, the timing and the details. Some of us need to fully accept and enjoy singleness to manifest a really great partnership, while others don’t seem to have that much work to do on this type of relationship issue. Everyone is different. However, by releasing attachment of any level, you are likely to find yourself feeling freer and lighter and I believe you are much more likely to experience life in a positive enjoyable way—and to have the preferred results.
Janine experienced this exact result recently. She met a man on vacation in Spain last year and has continued to write to him, feeling he is her perfect match. She is willing to relocate to Spain, but he feels the distance is an insurmountable problem and insisted they be friends only. Now she will be going to Italy on a work assignment and had asked him to join her there for a couple of days to explore their relationship. He had shared with her various reasons for why he probably wouldn’t visit her there. Over several months, she did some deep work around her heart issues including feeling criticized and abandoned by her mother, which led to looking at whether she truly believed she deserved a good relationship. She began dating other men, while continuing the long distance “friends only” email relationship. Last week a friend asked her if she was going to see this man when she was in Italy, and she said “I don’t have a clue.” When those words left her lips she knew there was something different in her attitude. She knew deeply she really didn’t have a clue and wasn’t trying to figure it out or make it happen anymore. Previously she would have said “well I really hope so and I’ve been asking him and he hasn’t exactly responded yet and I know he really is the one…..” But in this moment of not having a clue, she realized she had truly let go of the outcome and was willing to sit in the place of not knowing with some inner peace. The next morning he emailed her that he was checking flights and by mid day he had booked the flight to meet with her.
Sometimes we experience something like “an inner click” when we let go. Sometimes the process of letting go is a slow one, where we wake up one day to realize we haven’t wanted this goal for many months. Often true letting go feels like changing our mind or truly not caring at all. Detachment is a very deep feeling. We cannot trick the Universe and pretend to detach when really we’re still holding on, our fingers crossed behind our back and three Aces hidden up our sleeve.
When we hold the vision, we hold it in our heart. There is a feeling of peace, joy, love and high intention surrounding the vision. We only want what is truly right for us and those around us. Through the mundane issue of relationship we have an opportunity to clear emotional and karmic energies and to deepen our spiritual understanding. What a gift!
Hold the Vision. Let Go.

January 1, 2007 - Staying or Splitting: The Big Question (an article published by Open Exchange Magazine, January-March, 2007 Issue)

Is this my soul mate?" "Should I leave?" "How can I get this person to change?" "Are we going to be together— should we be together?" Many people struggle with the fact they feel deeply connected with another on a soul level, and yet the personality issues and challenges cause them to wonder if they're really "meant" to be together or if they should separate and try to find someone more compatible. So often we really "love" someone but we don't get along with each other, or we feel the relationship might be unhealthy for us. Knowing when to stay and work on a relationship and when to let go is the first dilemma. If one decides to stay, often the second dilemma is how to heal and deepen the relationship so that it really works. Luckily the answer to those two dilemmas is often the same.
Soul mate or Dysfunctional Glue? I don't believe in the idea that we have one soul mate, destined to complete us so that we can live happily ever after. This idea keeps a lot of people in unhealthy relationships for way too long. We probably have many souls with whom we've had multiple past-life relationships and with whom we feel a deep bond— often instantly. These people could all be considered soul mates. We often feel we love and know these folks as soon as we meet them, but then we still have to discover how we might get along in this life. It's not always about love and long term commitment— sometimes they are simply a pivotal facilitator to help us move out of stuck patterns, or a short term relationship, or a friend or mentor. If one of these old friends doesn't show up for some reason—or shows up but is emotionally or practically unavailable to us, there are others who will have equally matching energies and will provide similar karmic lessons. We draw exactly the perfect person for wherever we are in our own evolution, including choosing on a soul level to have periods of alone time.
If you are with a person who feels like a soul mate connection, but there are lots of challenging relationship issues, there are multiple healing layers to explore. Ask yourself if you feel compelled to stay with the relationship. Look at the dysfunctional glue between you. Each of us has emotional patterns connected to both childhood experiences and past life unresolved issues. Our energies attract like or similar energies—often expressed in opposite polarities. So if you have low self esteem and are easily influenced and manipulated, you are likely to attract individuals with low selfesteem who are controlling and manipulative. It is the same third chakra wounded energy, but the polarity of expression is opposite. This attraction of similar energies facilitates healing if you look at your own issues rather than blaming the other person for their behaviors.
"Tammy" was dismayed to find yet again she was in relationship with a volatile, angry man. "I've done so much work on myself already", she said. "It just doesn't seem fair that I do therapy and meditate and go to classes and my boyfriends always have this big temper, even when they seem so mellow and spiritual when I first meet them." In sessions that included intuitive guidance, astrology, past life regression and processes to integrate different parts of herself, Tammy unraveled a complex picture that included memories of violent and painful past lives, connecting her own fear of anger and angry people with a raging father, realizing she had lots of unexpressed anger herself, realizing she needed to work out and use her own feisty spirit in powerful ways, and feeling empowered to set boundaries with her boyfriend about how she wanted to be treated. As her own inner work proceeded, she was able to feel the strong soul connection and attraction to this man as a good thing, but it was balanced with a need to have a healthy relationship. It can sound trite, but she began to truly love herself. From this healthier place, she was both detached and more available to really love. She was willing to stay in the relationship a little longer if he was working on himself, too, but not at the sacrifice of her own happiness and fulfillment.
The dilemma of when to stay and when to let go is a challenging one, indeed, but as you come to understand and value yourself, the answer often becomes clear.

In the middle of August we experienced a major planetary shift of consciousness. Many have noticed an increased ability to manifest their thoughts and desires more rapidly. This ability will become more apparent as the next few years unfold. While the shortening of the time delay between thought and physical manifestation can be a miraculous advantage, it can also create misery, suffering and drama for those prone to fearful dark thoughts. Since a great deal of the mainstream media continues to promote the culture of fear, it is important to remember to stay grounded, clear and focused on the Light and the positive--to remember the group vision of peace and harmony on this planet. It is also important to support each other to remember the Truth during this radical shift phase. There are new voices, new media, transcendent creative ideas, healing modalities, and new structures being born every minute.

The wave of the Tsunami
I have received several requests to give meaning to the loss and suffering as a result of the tsunami in Asia. Although those of us who consider ourselves spiritual or metaphysical often like to think in terms of lessons and growth through painful experiences, in traumatic experiences such as this there is a way that any discussion on that level seems insensitive and trite, at the very least.
I find that in the face of vast suffering, all we can do is acknowledge the suffering with our hearts and understand that this is the nature of life in physical reality. We can hold a place of compassion and we can do whatever our personal part is, whether it is to send money or join a fundraising event or become part of an organization that provides disaster relief. We each know inside to what we are called.
We are part of a giant ecosystem of plants, animals and various interrelated energies. We seem to be out of balance at this time, although a review of history will uncover no less suffering in the past. This feels like a huge suffering because of the number of souls involved in so many ways, just as we felt the suffering of the World Trade towers and we are all feeling, every day in every moment, the suffering of poverty and disease and loss everywhere. One of the big differences of our time is that the media exposes many details of what’s going on around the world. The mainstream media picks its favorite causes, but the alternative media uncovers the less popular visions of trauma. Either way, death and destruction is no longer a distant idea; we see the graphic images so much we can so easily go on overload or become immune.
I believe that we all choose our experiences from a soul perspective, so the choice of this many souls to leave at once is a sacrificial message of vast proportions. Is this to call attention to underground nuclear testing? The environment being polluted and ruined beyond repair? Is there a mass exodus of souls from the planet at this time? Are we meant to come together as humans and develop compassion and take the action of caring for others less fortunate very seriously? Yes to all of it, and again, you know where your own heart leads you. To feel unbearable sadness about these and other events of loss is human. To feel joyful and alive and continue to live your truth is also part of your humanness.
I have been given the name of a local Sri Lanka, grass roots organization for donations by a trusted friend:

The reason for this particular organization is that apparently Sri Lanka does not have the same infrastructure to provide services that some of the more developed countries do, and this organization is already in place, even in the remotest villages. There are many other organizations available as well. The important thing is that we all do what we can, continue to hold the Light and hold the vision of healing this planet. I wish I could say this is the end of it all and from now on it will only get better, but it looks to me like we’re in for a fair amount of suffering in these next few years of international crisis and earth changes.
More than ever, this is yet another reminder to live each moment fully. We are part of this physical reality for such a brief time.

November 23, 2004
So, now the election is over, and the war is still raging, and most of us are left with sadness and trepidation. I try to walk lightly through the political sphere, keeping my thoughts and words where they belong, in the world of spirit and healing. And yet I received many calls asking “why is this happening?”
We are here to hold Love and Light--at least those of you I imagine reading my website! Sometimes this sounds overdone and trite, love & light, la la la!!. And yet, it is my truth, the belief that gets me through bad election results, teenagers, endless chores, pain and suffering of all kinds. I’ve always believed that everything happens for a reason, that everything is a lesson.
However, in the past year I have made a concentrated spiritual practice of simply opening to ANYTHING I find difficult. If I feel resistant, fearful, angry, controlling...any of the less appreciated human emotions...first I open to the feelings and honor them, really allowing them to be okay without judgment. Then I work with my intention to embrace the situation with an attitude of love and acceptance. This doesn’t mean I have to like it or understand it, or that I won’t use my understanding to make changes or set boundaries. I simply realize that the obstacle is in my life for some perfect reason for me. I work to understand other people’s perspectives, and I choose to remember there are lessons in everything. “How is this a good thing for me? What am I learning? How could this be positive in some way that I can’t see yet? How is this part of my darkness, my split self?”
I have noticed that when I truly open my heart to a difficult situation, there is a tendency for it to change. Sometimes the other person changes or seems to change. Perhaps my attitude shifts and I see the other person differently. But I have proof that when I give up my attitude of being right and seeing others as wrong, stuck, deluded or just plain evil, that somehow I feel better and they seem to act differently.
Applying this perspective to the politics of the world, we know that separation, hatred and war have been part of our experience for many thousands of years, and yet it doesn’t have to be that way. There have been peaceful, thriving cultures. We can still hold our vision, open our hearts to a positive outcome, even in a time where many of us feel very concerned about the future possibilities inherent in so many world struggles.
In this moment, we can do whatever we can to create a better world. Person by person. Gift by gift. Healing by healing. There’s lots to do now. If the Republicans get to be in power for another four years, it is likely even more services and benefits are going to be cut. It is likely we will have continued economic issues in this country and around the world. We can help each other. We can hold the Light in the face of fear and uncertainty. We can continue promoting peaceful politics. We can keep looking for solutions.
It’s important that we don’t harden our hearts and add darker energy to the split between people. The Republicans won (fairly or not). There must be a reason for that which is difficult for some of us to see. Finding a way to be truly open to the present reality is a worthy spiritual challenge, and an attitude more likely to build bridges of healing than by holding resentment, anger and fear.
Love. Compassion. Healing. Peace. This is what we’re here for. Channeling these energies through you in every encounter in your day to day life will make a difference to everyone you meet and ultimately will make a difference in the state of the country, and the state of the world. And, you’ll feel better too.

On June 8th, Venus is in a rare alignment with the earth which is said to be another transition point in the deepening consciousness of the planet--an influx of the Divine Feminine energy for healing. Thetransit begins building energy on the 6th and wanes by the 10th. This is a good period for extra prayer, meditation and conscious connection with the higher frequencies of healing and love.

May 15, 2004 - LIFE IS SPIRITUAL HEALING
(published on Open Exchange website Spring 2004 issue)

Spiritual Healing is simply the healing of body, mind and spirit through the application of healing energy. There are many different belief systems about healing. Reiki, energy or psychic healing, distance healing, laying on of hands, and hypnosis are just a few of the types of spiritual healing, and yet at its core healing is always about the shift of energy from a compacted or unnatural state to its flowing, harmonious state. Healing can be facilitated through the assistance of a person who can “translate” healing energy into a more usable form but there is also an abundance of healing energy available to each of us in our daily lives. Healing is always an individual process of opening to our essential true nature and the loving, healing force of the universe.

Disease is initially created by energy out of balance. Each of us is born with an energetic blueprint based on the unresolved emotional experience of all previous incarnations. This blueprint forms the basis of our aura and chakra system. This is how karma is moved from one incarnation to another. It is not as if there is a karma committee punishing us as some would imagine. It is simply the truth of energy.
Energy is cleared by forgiveness and love. We can forgive the person who harmed us, be forgiven for our part in the situation, and we forgive ourselves (often the hardest part) for the part we played in the experience. I know many people find the idea of forgiveness challenging, especially in crimes against children. And yet, still, at the perfect time, forgiveness is the key to healing. Simply for our own healing and peace we must forgive and let go. Forgiveness cannot be rushed or pretended. Sometimes the best we can do is get to neutrality. However, the lack of forgiveness holds the energy of the wounding experience and will draw that same experience to us in modified forms, in this life and in future lives, over and over again, until finally we experience a spiritual breakthrough, and forgive totally.
As healers, I believe the format of much spiritual healing work is simply to satisfy the ego. Our human self wants to learn a system, know what we’re doing. We want to see the dark energy, remove it, replace it with new energy. Balance and align chakras. When we go to a healer, we like to have a name for their system, to believe, to trust in the training. We can do this and it works. There is a certain satisfaction to being actively involved in the healing or believing the healing modality is special. It gives the mind something to do. Ultimately, however, healing is simply the release of energy and acceptance of love in its place. It is amazingly simple.

Sometimes I do detailed spiritual healings; sometimes I go the simple route--calling in love from Spirit and friends to the person I’m facilitating. Often the person receiving healing feels the simple forms the most.
In daily life, we all have the capacity to facilitate our own healing, by surrounding ourselves by people who love us rather than settle for “friends” who are meanspirited. We can visualize ourselves surrounded and filled with love, at any time of the day, rather than dwell in fearful and negative thoughts.
Life can be filled with spiritual healing. Practice breathing, meditation, yoga or tai chi. Take long walks in natural settings. Clear up old issues and open your heart. Love yourself enough to eat well. Focus on the present moment. Get healings and massage from others. Practice sending healing with a friend. Laugh. With every breath, fill yourself up with gratitude and love. You are spiritual healing (or not!) in every moment.

March 2, 2004 - Welcome to the new website: This is where I have always planned to write regular messages and yet the logistics were challenging. Now that I've learned to do the website myself, hopefully I'll be much more regular with messages and articles. Feel free to use the email link above to ask for information on subjects which might be of interest to you and the readers of the site. I will write responses as I am able. I will leave previous messages as long as they are pertinent.

As I review the November 4th letter about the Harmonic Concordance, I am remembering the meditation on that day. I was personally amazed by the powerful, loving vibration I felt coming into the planetary field. I knew it would be powerful, but the graciousness of the love was inspiring. I received a very clear message that we would be surprised by some of the acts of love which come to our attention in the next few years. Sometimes it's difficult to see the transformation through the veils of sadness and pain, and yet I know we are in the midst of a great evolution, requiring courage and faith to stay steady with our vision of healing ourselves and the planet.

November 4, 2003 - Harmonic Concordance: Many of you may have already heard of the Harmonic Concordance, a rare and powerful astrological configuration that will be exact on Saturday November 8 at 5:14 pm California time. This alignment has not ever happened on the earth before and astrologically has the capacity to bring a higher frequency, healing, spiritual energy to the planet and to each of us individually. I would say this is the first grounding of fifth dimensional frequency on the planet, much like the Harmonic Convergence grounded fourth dimensional frequency on the planet in the late 80s, which then became fully manifest in the late 90's. So for approximately 10 years we lived in split frequencies--the old, solid format, with the ability to connect with the higher frequency if we chose. In fourth dimension, telepathy and connectedness is stronger and the movement of time and energy is faster. During the last few years since this grounded, many people have become connected to their own intuitive abilities and there has been a great opening to spiritual and peaceful thought, yet at the same time it seems as if there is more war, greed and suffering occurring and certainly brought to our attention. This is normal in the healing crisis stage. The old must play itself out to be healed fully.

The fifth dimensional frequency ultimately is amazing spiritually and energetically and we will have approximately 10 years in my opinion to get used to working with it before it grounds fully on the planet. This will be at the time that many forecasters see to be a time of great upheaval on the planet; however by choosing to be part of the higher frequency now and getting used to the faster manifesting energies that it brings will allow us to survive and thrive in those difficult years. This is a time to understand and live the path of connectedness with all beings and to learn to be very clean in thought, word and action.

It is important to keep our thoughts clear and positive during the powerful energetic transmission this weekend, especially all day Saturday. I have heard that a group is doing a OM meditation from 5 to 5:30 pm CA time to empower the shift and I would suggest that everyone participates in this process and meditates as much as possible on the day as well. In addition you might want to look at your own astrological chart to see where the alignment impacts you directly and participate consciously in letting go of old patterns in the areas indicated and choosing to move forward in areas where undoubtedly you're already feeling the push. The alignment includes a lunar eclipse in Scorpio/Taurus, so we have Scorpio Sun, Pisces Mars and Saturn in Cancer forming one grand trine. Then the moon in Taurus, Jupiter in Virgo, and Chiron in Capricorn, forms the other grand trine. Together this forms a six pointed star, the Star of David. The configuration is constellated around 16 degrees. As with all spiritual shifts, there are sometimes traumatic world and weather events which occur. It is important to keep our perspective of love and peace throughout all challenges.