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Katie Weaver
What name do you go by professionally?
My 12Listen name is: Katie Weaver
10 Years In September
How would you describe life as a psychic?
Life as a psychic is fun and fascinating for the most part. It is an honor and privilege to be a small part of so many people's paths. As a medium and past life regressionist, I have learned so much about life and death from sessions with clients. Though I have worked in the field for over 15 years, I still feel like my mind gets blown by new information all the time. The little things, like predicting what is going to happen in a movie, sporting event, or with a family member are second nature to me, and even after all of these years, it delights me. I typically choose to not read people I encounter without their permission, but of course, gut feelings creep in. I used to judge myself when I didn't like someone upon meeting them. It took me a lot of years to realize that I am not being a jerk, and it is good to trust those feelings. Not everyone has your best interest at heart. The downside is usually having a good sense of how other people see me. It is not always flattering. I have had to learn to employ the Four Agreements in my life to avoid getting hurt all the time. By the way, for empaths, the Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz, is a game-changer. Read it!
What do you consider to be your strongest assets or gifts? The favorite tool you like to use (if any).
I am an excellent energy worker. I love that part of my work because it is incredible to me that someone across the world can feel my hands on them, or come into a session feeling absolutely terrible and I can lighten their load significantly, over the phone! It is so amazing.
My strongest asset, though, is my ability to make everyone feel seen, heard, and safe while we hammer away at their challenges. No problem is too small, embarrassing, or petty to bring to me. I want to help tackle it all. I know that we are all walking a different path, and there is no reason to judge someone else's life choices. At the end of the day, we are all a hot mess in some regard!
Now let's look at your more human side: Favorite Author (s), Favorite Movie(s), Favorite Musician(s)
Books are a hard one, there are so many! My favorite book of all time is called "The Moon Under Her Feet" by Clysta Kinstler. I love fantasy books too, like the Eldest series by Christopher Paolini, the Harry Potter series, and anything by Tolkien.
On movies...don't laugh, but I love Halloween movies like the Halloweentown Series or Hocus Pocus. Not scary movies, but feel-good magic movies. I also love the Mists of Avalon and could watch or read it a billion times and still love it. My ancestry lies in the British Isles and I feel that story to my bones.
My mom was a hippie, and she raised us on peace protest music and the Beatles. I still reach for that genre when I want something to sing loudly along to. There is still so much injustice in the world to protest.
How do you keep a positive attitude when you often talk to people who are down on their luck or in a painful situation?
Well, you don't always. A positive attitude is not always what your client needs. Empathy is equally important. Sometimes your clients need to see your fire for a minute, to see that someone has their back and is willing to get mad at them. Sometimes clients need to hear you say, "That is wrong. You didn't deserve that. They had no right to treat you that way. That guy is a jerk, etc." At some point though, in order to help you have to return to center and help people regroup. That is where the positive attitude comes in.
Personally, I spend a lot of time in my art room when I need to process my own drama so that I can stay clear for those that need me. Creative time heals me.
What are recent songs you asked your smart device to play for you?
Emma's Revolution, "Peace, Salom, Shalom"
What’s Your Sign and what Sign would you hope to “come back” as?
I am a Cancer Sun, Libra Moon, Libra Rising. I would love to come back as a Pisces to further explore creative gifts.
What’s right with the world?
So much! There are kind people everywhere trying to make a difference. Mister Rogers said to look for the helpers and there are so many of them. In the face of any tragedy, there are people standing up, ready to help in big and small ways. It is inspiring and humbling to see people from every walk of life ready to share their resources with strangers, just because they know it is the right thing to do. My husband Scott and I host a radio show on Mondays on 12Radio called, "Good News with Scott and Katie." Our whole focus is on sharing stories about what is right with the world. The science and tech innovation these days is off the charts! From cleaning the oceans, to developing biodegradable plastics, to miraculous medical breakthroughs, there is so much to celebrate!
Tell us something very few people know about you.
I am a True Crime podcaster. I cover a lot of crime stories every week, along with my sister. Some of my empathic friends can't understand how I can dive into the crime world and not get swallowed up in grief and fear. Crime topics can be very hard for empaths to hear about. The thing is, I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of families with missing or murdered loved ones. They need people that are brave enough to talk to them and about their stories without flinching. I feel like this work is a part of my calling in this lifetime.
Lastly, leave us with your favorite quote, life philosophy, or guiding principle.
Years ago, I read an article in a magazine written by Brene Brown. She referenced being stubbornly optimistic. That concept really stuck with me, and I have applied it so many times in my life. Through the tragedies of losing both of my parents and several grandparents over the course of a few years, remaining stubbornly optimistic is what got me through. Even now, as I traverse life with young adult kids, I use this strategy a lot. Being stubbornly optimistic doesn't mean denying your emotions, but it does mean looking for the silver lining.
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Monday June 20th through Sunday June 26th
Happy Birthday Cancer!
Welcome Summer or Winter, depending on your Frame of Reference
Tuesday is the Summer Solstice – the longest day of the year or the shortest depending on whether you live in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. Astrologically speaking the Sun enters the cardinal sign of Cancer the Crab. This intuitive sign is naturally aligned with home and family, domesticity, and psychic energy. She is sensitive to people and to her surroundings. She is compassionate, creative, ambitious, hard-working, and loyal. Remember this is an initiating cardinal sign with the assertiveness to protect what she deems worth defending.
Despite watery Cancer’s emotional, receptive, and nurturing nature, this sign is tenacious, protective, and sustaining. I once asked a client with a Cancer Rising how she believed people viewed her when they first met. Her answer surprised me; “they are afraid of me!” The domestic and maternal crab can be tender and vulnerable, but she is no push-over. Think of mama bear with her cubs.
Cancer leans into being conservative, in the sense of preserving the past and what is traditional. With a strong sense of family, Cancer energy easily defines friends and enemies – who is with me and who is against me. Although these are helpful distinctions, they are mostly applicable if we believe we are in danger, need defending, or feel insecure. If we find ourselves feeling threatened because someone is different, has an alternative lifestyle, or belief or opinion we don’t share, we can slip from being content in our domestic bliss to being overly protective, fearful, and aggressive.
I have always marveled at Cancer’s ability to define family and community. Their way is fluid and constantly changing, possibly emulating the tides coming in and out. For example, the carpenter who lovingly and painstakingly built the shelves in the garage is invited to the summer picnic along with the cashier at the local art shop. Conversely, the family member who identifies with a different religion or political party may be ostracized, at least temporarily. Family has little to do with blood relations and everything to do with who is in our tribe or camp. When you are part of the group you receive affection, tenderness, generosity, and protection. Cancer will go to the ends of the earth for you. Violate the rules of the group, then you are on your own.
With the Moon in assertive Aries as the Sun enters Cancer, I think we can assume this will be a cycle requiring direct engagement with one or more life issues. The Sun’s journey through Cancer will be stimulated by a sextile to Uranus in Taurus (July 10) and will benefit from an inspiring connection to Neptune in Pisces on July 17th. However, next week on the Cancer New Moon, (June 28th) both Sun and Moon will be in a challenging square to Jupiter in Aries that could call for a significant alteration or adjustment. And at the end of this solar cycle, the Cancer Sun will be looking for an equitable compromise when it opposes Pluto in Capricorn on July 19th. These latter confrontational interactions (square and opposition) give us the chance to review our rules for inclusion and exclusion and most likely adjust our criteria. Whom do we exclude and why? Who is not deserving of our attention, love, and protection? What’s our personal reward and payoff for separating ourselves from others? What physical and ideological differences matter more than a spiritual ideal of oneness? Who would the “universal intelligence” judge as unworthy and undeserving? Can we possibly punish others without punishing ourselves? And one of my favorite questions – has this behavior ever worked? That’s the bottom line, isn’t it? Is separation, judgment, punishment, and exclusion ever effective? For what?
Planets Changing Signs this Week: Sun enters Cancer on Tuesday; Venus enters versatile and chatty Gemini on Wednesday. We are ready and willing to change our minds, look to a new point of view, and explore some options. During this cycle (Venus is in Gemini until July 17) we thrive on variety in relationships and in our lives. Communication is the key to connecting with others. Venus in Gemini wants to talk, learn, explore, and gather information and experiences. This girl is looking for intelligence and free spirits in her lovers and mates. If you try to fence her in, she just might hop on her Vespa and leave you in the dust. If you must be apart from your lover, partner, or mate stay connected with calls, texts, video chats, or an old-fashioned love letter. Silence is not golden with Venus in Gemini.
Retrograding Planets – Saturn and Pluto
Insights from the Moon – On Monday we enter the Last Quarter of the Lunar Cycle. The Moon is Waning, diminishing in light with each passing day as we move to the New Moon next week (June 28). The first few days of this week the energy is in the Waning Quarter phase, which is often some of the most challenging emotional energies. Monday the Moon in Pisces is willing to sacrifice to serve others and the greater good. Generally, this is a positive time for relationships and interactions as most people are willing to compromise. Just be careful not to become a martyr. The Aries Moon of Tuesday and Wednesday struggles to not feel victimized by life circumstances. If we are feeling like we got a raw deal, resist the urge to blame others and be pro-active in dealing with feelings of anger or frustration. These negative emotions can provide a positive charge with the right attitude. Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning, the Taurus Moon encourages us to take care of ourselves. Pay attention to nutrition, exercise, and sleep requirements. Connecting with nature can help us keep our lives in balance and in perspective. Re-think your relationship with money, resources, and material possessions. The Gemini Moon on Saturday afternoon and Sunday is chatty and youthful. Focus on communications and positive stories. Great time to learn something new, share information or be a teacher.
Until next week, let go and wear loose clothes.
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June 20
Moon in Pisces/Aries
The Moon goes Void of Course @ 8:11pm enters Aries 8:37pm
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Nighttime dreams are sprinkled with thoughts of hope and abundance with Mercury the messenger planet connecting with Jupiter the planet of plenty in the very early morning hours. If you awake with ideas, write them down. Although they could be entrepreneurial in spirit, others may be reminders to increase the overall quality of your life experience by reconnecting with an old friend, reinvesting in a spiritual discipline or a field of study.
The air seems to be filled with suggestions for gratefulness. We are encouraged to find blessings in our routine activities and interactions. The Pisces Moon is feeling particularly charitable and “other” oriented today. Luna’s connection to Neptune mid-day increases our awareness of being part of a collective flow of energy. Have you ever noticed how an idea seems to occur to several people at the same time, or an invention is being developed by several people, groups, or companies? Sometimes we seem to struggle to tune into our intuition and yet, it may take more energy to deny or ignore it!
The upbeat collective vibes continue through the afternoon with the Moon making a positive connection to Venus in comfort-seeking and home-loving Taurus in late afternoon. It’s not too late to make spontaneous dinner plans with family and friends. There doesn’t have to be a specific celebration or reason. Spending time with loved ones is reason enough.
Romance and relationships are further emphasized throughout the day and evening as Venus moves closer to a perfect trine with Pluto which is most powerful in the early hours of Tuesday morning. It’s growing influence throughout Monday solidifies our commitment to loved ones, to our work, and our responsibilities. Rather than seeing them as burdens we take comfort and satisfaction in these connections. We are dedicated to relationships and invested in our work seeing them as healthy and positive extensions of ourselves and our values. If these statements make you feel uneasy, the Venus Pluto connection will help you come to the truth in your life and motivate you to make necessary changes. There is nothing superficial about Pluto in organized and disciplined Capricorn. When we align our values with this transformative power, things happen. Good things.
The Moon also connects with Pluto this evening, reinforcing our desire to be faithful to our values and choices. We may broaden the parameters of family to include others we take under our wing or hope to mentor, care for, and serve. This is a good evening for altruistic work and charitable activities.
In the late evening when the Moon squares the Sun in Gemini, we move into the fourth and final quarter of the Lunar cycle. Talking about what we value seems superficial and meaningless if we do not back it up with behavior. Discrepancies will be experienced as emotional discomfort. As the Moon enters action-oriented Aries about 30 minutes later we are already making plans to remedy the situation.
Daily Muse: The collective awareness is a shared storehouse of potential. When you remember you are part of the fluid continuity of life, you become a channel for great inspiration. Allow the magic to flow through you…Your success will benefit many. (Colette Baron-Reid – Mercury sextile Jupiter, Sun in Cancer)
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June 21
Moon in Aries
Sun enters Cancer (Summer Solstice) 2:14a
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Both of today’s planetary interactions happen under the cover of darkness in the very early morning hours. As noted in yesterday’s writeup, Venus in Taurus aligns with Pluto in Capricorn less than 90 minutes past midnight. From this point forward the energy will dissipate, but not necessarily the insights and subsequent decisions we make under its influence. Venus represents values – often associated with love and money. Pluto in Capricorn is intoxicating with its energy of transforming commitments. This is a time we can feel positive and in alignment with our decisions and responsibilities. It’s a move away from superficiality and towards being more grounded and dedicated with our relationships, work, and lifestyles.
Not quite an hour later (2:14 am PDT) the Sun makes a big move. Welcome the Summer Solstice (or Winter if you live in the Southern Hemisphere). Astrologically speaking the Sun enters the cardinal sign of Cancer the Crab. Despite watery Cancer’s sensitive, emotional, receptive, and nurturing nature, this sign is tenacious, protective, sustaining, and protective. The domestic and maternal crab can be tender and vulnerable, but she is no push-over. This is the sign most closely associated with mother, home, and patriotism. During this cycle the Sun will be confronted by a square to Jupiter in fiery and courageous Aries and an opposition to Pluto in patriarchal Capricorn. Cancer can be fluid in their assessment of family and who deserves to be part of the group and who doesn’t. During this cycle we will have the opportunity to reassess these evaluations.
This morning the Aries Moon is feeling courageous and motivated especially with a connection to expansive Jupiter. We are headstrong and willful so it’s worth checking our assumptions and direction instead of heading out without a plan. Lunch plans may include a lively talk with friends or colleagues as the Moon aligns with Mercury in talkative Gemini. Conversations and communications are spirited!
Daily Muse: I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death. (Nelson Mandela – Sun in Cancer along with Jupiter and Pluto)
Today on Everyday Astrology let’s look at the new Sun in Cancer Cycle. Please join us today at 9 am Pacific on 12Radio.com.
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June 22
Moon in Aries
VENUS ENTERS GEMINI 5:34P
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We are motivated and emboldened today with the Aries Moon’s connection to energetic and enthusiastic Mars. This is high energy with the potential for angry overtones – nothing under the radar about this energy if we get riled up about something. The important thing is to take responsibility for our feelings and refrain from judgment. Blaming others is a temptation but where will it get us? If we are feeling wounded, disappointed, or frustrated we need to own it. There is only one person inside our heads in charge of our perceptions and interpretations. We don’t need to deny or sugar-coat our experiences. Anger can be a powerful motivator for positive action when used consciously and purposefully.
This evening, Venus sails into versatile and chatty Gemini. During this cycle (Venus is in Gemini until July 17) we thrive on variety in relationships and in our lives. Silence is not golden. Communication is the key to connecting with others. Venus in Gemini wants to talk, learn, explore, and gather information and experiences. This girl is looking for intelligence and free spirits in her love life. She is a twin so don’t get comfortable thinking you can predict her next move. She will surprise you. If you try to fence her in, she just might hop on her Vespa and leave you in the dust. Stay connected through communication! And we might as well begin tonight with the Aries Moon aligning with Saturn the planet of commitment. This could be a good evening for a private meeting of the minds and talking things out and through.
Daily Muse: I’m a would-be rebel. The good girl who’d like to be a bad one. (Helen Mirren – Venus conjunct Uranus in Gemini)
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June 23
Moon in Aries/Taurus
The Moon goes Void of Course 1:02a, enters Taurus 4:58a
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The Moon quietly slips into Taurus early this morning bringing our focus to material concerns. Are we getting enough sleep, balancing work with recreation and relaxation, managing our stress, eating our fruits and vegetables? Have we been too cavalier about our nutrition, exercise, stress, or sleep requirements?
Taurus also highlights our relationship with money and resources. Are we acting with integrity and responsibility? With the Moon connecting with the Sun in domestic Cancer this morning we may be thinking more about the safety and security of home and family. This is not a call to fear or frugality but to common sense. We may want to be more aware of the natural and man-made flow and flux in resource cycles and plan accordingly. Are we wasteful, disrespectful, or uninformed?
Taurus Moons remind us to live in harmony with natural earth cycles and to treat nature as part of ourselves. This extends to all material resources including understanding the comprehensive costs of what we buy, and being respectful of how we use, manage, and dispose of our “stuff” as an extension of our values.
Daily Muse: If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. (Mother Teresa – Moon in Taurus)
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Our sense of individuality is being sparked today as the Venus-ruled Taurus Moon joins Uranus. Intuition is flowing, and we may experience flashes of genius in our thinking. Our thoughts are marked by creativity and originality. Concentration is not necessarily good as Uranian energy works more like lightning strikes and is not necessarily under our control. Can’t have everything!
Pay attention to your feelings and your thoughts. A passion may be reawakened. This might be around love and romance as you recognize an attraction to an old flame or a new acquaintance. Desires for deepening a relationship or a connection might be hard to ignore. Your passion might be around something else, like a study you want to undertake, a skill you want to master, or an experience you want to have.
Moon Uranus connections help us tap into our need for freedom and movement. This energy can help us identify where and how to move beyond limitations in our own minds and lives and how to take control of our perceptions and interpretations. Be aware people may be a bit disgruntled today, but for the most part this occurs when we recognize where we are feeling dissatisfied with our lives. We can blame others, blame ourselves or make changes. I opt for the last alternative; hope you will too.
Daily Muse: Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn. (Orson Welles – Moon in Aquarius conjunct Uranus)
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June 25
MOON IN TAURUS/GEMINI
Void of Course 12:02P enters GEMINI 4:13P
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A cranky square between the Moon in traditional Taurus and Saturn in progressive Aquarius gets the day off to a troubling start. Our sense of security might be sitting on a faulty foundation. As the planet of responsibility, Saturn urges us to not understate our part in a situation or deny our responsibility for making productive changes. No doubt we would prefer to sleep in or just let auto-pilot direct our course, but persnickety Saturn insists on intervening with suggested route changes. Neptune eases our pain with a connection to Luna reminding us to look deeper and beyond appearances. This helps us not only see a bigger picture but can also help us become aware of some pitfalls we were refusing to see.
At noon, a grounding lunar connection to Pluto in Capricorn helps us accept the truth and we’ll have about four hours of a void of course Moon to consider the implications. This afternoon we are more willing to discard the extraneous details and pare down the particulars to look objectively at the facts.
In late afternoon, the Moon’s entry into Mercury-ruled Gemini helps us apply logic and reason to organize our thoughts. This is a good time to journal, write down thoughts and ideas, or talk things out. Consulting a trusted friend, guide, or advisor is beneficial. This is also a good time to share information, teach, or utilize storytelling as a tool. Youthful Gemini wants to lighten things up. Plan on spending the evening talking with friends about anything on your mind or in your heart. A few minutes after midnight Luna joins Venus setting the stage for sweet talk between partners and friends.
Daily Muse: Truth may sometimes appear to be unpalatable and unreasonable. But ultimately, it finds its own way to establish itself. (Nihar Satpathy)
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It’s a laid-back Sunday with no planetary aspects after the Moon aligns with Jupiter this morning. Jupiter in Aries is almost over-the-top with optimism and self-confidence. The natural storyteller of the zodiac, Jupiter helps us make connections between data points and make sense of information. In Aries, Jupiter is brave and heroic. Under this influence, we are trailblazers and enthusiastic innovators. Combined with the Moon in Mercury-ruled Gemini this is a great day for exploring and sharing stories of personal bravado, freedom, and courage. Watch a movie, read a book, listen to a podcast, and gather with friends for a good-natured discussion.
If you find yourself bogged down, unable to accept a turn of events ask for help. Turn to people and activities you KNOW will inspire, provoke, and uplift you. We all have that special person, a stash of movies, or lists of books, affirmations, jokes, or activities we know will transform a dull or stagnant mood. If you don’t, get it together. Consider this part of your spiritual toolbox. Today is a good day for tapping into hope!
Daily Muse: Hope is not blind optimism. It's not ignoring the enormity of the task ahead or the roadblocks that stand in our path. It's not sitting on the sidelines or shirking from a fight. Hope is that thing inside us that insists, despite all evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us if we have the courage to reach for it, and to work for it, and to fight for it. Hope is the belief that destiny will not be written for us, but by us, by the men and women who are not content to settle for the world as it is, who have the courage to remake the world as it should be. (Barak Obama – Moon in Gemini)
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Most of us are surrounded by the love of our pets. For me it's what makes me hate love because the pain of losing them is so egregious. I now have two new reports that take a gentle but entertaining view of your pet (sorry, only cats and dogs) through the lens of astrology.
It's a fun gift for the pet lover that has everything.
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I wish I’d had the sense of gratitude at the age of 18 that I have now. For that matter, I wish I’d had it at the age of 30, or at almost any age. I’m assuming I didn’t, when in fact I may have, but I’m pretty sure that I haven’t felt the way I do now until recently. I think age will do that to a person. At least, it sure has done it to me.
To say I’m grateful is an understatement. There will be some reading these words who will roll their eyes. Of course, that’s nothing new. No matter what’s asserted by anyone, there’ll always be someone who finds the cynical angle to it. Heck, I’ve been that person from time to time. I can be a skeptic. My mom had a tendency to mistrust just about everybody and some of that rubbed off on me. My dad, on the other hand, always gave everyone the benefit of the doubt which also rubbed off on me. As you can imagine, I had a few issues to iron out.
I finally realized that people are just people and that nothing we can do will change that. All we can do is try to minimize our bruises and heartache along the way. Even though I’m almost 70, I still have the occasional attempt by someone to put pressure, or guilt on me to do what they want me to do. I have, however, learned to accept it as a sign that I’m still of some use and needed. For this I’m grateful. I’m keenly aware that not everyone is laid back and understands that there’s more to life than the bottom line. I think I drive those good folks nuts.
At any rate, if I’d understood the real nature of gratitude when I was 18, I’d have taken time every day to just stare at my parents for a while. I’d have held my mom’s hand and told her that I love her and let her know that I understood her fears for me and not to worry too much. Of course, we were as different as night and day, and she was suspicious, so I couldn’t go too far, but at least I’d be a little easier on her. I always appreciated my dad, but I suppose I’d have stayed home one or two more nights a week and asked him more questions about his past. I’d sure love to know more about his Egypt and his friendships and family. However, I’m grateful for all that I had with them both.
I just realized that I’ve always had a feeling of presence that is akin to that gratitude I’m alluding to. On my 19th birthday, I had dinner with my family at The Franciscan Restaurant in San Francisco, overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and Harbor, watching the ships come in and go out. It was one of the happiest evenings I can remember my family having. It was a magical evening in the middle of a magical year. I knew it and I was grateful. When I met Walt Disney and called him Grandpa at age 5 in Disneyland, sitting next to him on a bench, I felt the magic and was grateful for it.
Carrying my children from the Operating Room to the Nursery, their eyes wide with wonder at the madman who was babbling to them about the world, promising to take care of them and to always be there should they want him to be, that moment is etched into my very soul. For that I’m eternally grateful, and I knew it at the time.
Carrying my parents to their final resting place was painful, but it was my greatest honor and duty as their son. For being their son I’m grateful, and I felt it and still do in every atom of my essence.
I have always felt grateful, but haven’t always acknowledged it as I should. From time to time I’ve felt it and know it. Now, I feel it all the time, every day. I urge you to make it a daily practice, if you can, to stop and recognize the immensity of your gifts, the beauty of the gratitude you feel within you. Take a moment. Let it shine within you. Soon it will shine everywhere you go.
Until next week, I wish you all peace and love, and to all a happy Father’s Day.
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No Mistakes Universe
My friend and teacher, Lauren Skye always said it is a “no mistakes universe” and that statement proves true for me time after time, and it sheds a different light on the concept of resistance.
Simply put, resistance is what we meet when we decide to move ahead or bring something new into our lives. Whether it is taking classes for our spiritual or educational growth, buying a new car or home, or manifesting a new job or relationship; we make the decision, and the doubts and fears of the ages come calling from our subconscious to give us a multitude of reasons why we should not have the thing we desire.
Abraham said something to the effect of, “Once you decide on what you want, you are bound to get a whole lot of what you don’t want.” That’s resistance! It is typically not fun, but it is a huge opportunity to clear out limiting beliefs that are taking up space in our space so that we have room for what we want.
My brother gifted my whole family a vacation in Florida to celebrate my mom’s eighty-fifth birthday.
We were there for eight days, and I had planned to work when I could while I was there. I bought a refurbished laptop to take with me and the day before we left, I discovered that the power cord did not work. I received the replacement a few days after we arrived, meanwhile, I caught a cold that affected my voice, so being online for calls was not possible and every time I was ready to sign on for chats there was someplace to go or something to do with my family. It was bizarre.
These strange occurrences that resisted my being able to work actually enabled me to make the most of being with my family, especially my three little grandchildren whom I only see a couple of times a year. So, what I was viewing as resistance, was the “no mistakes Universe” letting me know that it was okay to be on vacation when I was on vacation…… Sometimes I am a little slow :)
Have a very blessed week
Kelly
Please join me for Empowerment, Tuesdays at 10 am Pacific on 12Radio.com
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Weekly Grace
Hello Beauties, I hope you are having a wonderful weekend thus far!
We have been tackling so many approaches and techniques that deal with self-love and healing. So may we PLEASE talk about the vagus nerve!?!
This is the KEY to not only our nervous system, but our overall health.
Let's do it!
Dive deep into the Vagus Nerve:
The Key to Health
For those that don't know, the vagus nerve(s) are the nerves of the parasympathetic nervous system which allows for relaxation. While the sympathetic nervous system is a startling jolt that throws us into fight, flight, freeze or fawn... the parasympathetic nervous system actually allows for ease, calm, openess and safety.
Could we see how this could be useful for mental health? Absolutely! But it goes way beyond that!
The parasympathetic nervous system is also responsible for heart rate, digestive system and immune system.
Uhm, yeah! MAJOR physical implications. Just imagine for someone with a genetic code that precludes them to heart, autoimmune or stomach issues? The constant dysregulation of those systems WILL.... ABSOLUTELY... INEVITABLY cause harm.
Not to mention, the overuse and exhaustion of the nerves to calm our system, which inevitably will lead to anxiety and mood disorders.
These implications are not only significant, so is the science. In my research, I found that gastroparesis was a side effect of an overactive sympathetic nervous system due to stress or trauma. Gastroparesis doesn't allow for the body to properly digest and release the fluids necessary for metabolic processes such as blood regulation. Gastroparesis is DIRECTLY linked to diabetes, heartburn, autoimmune and allergic reactions.
The proof is in the pudding! Could it be possible that everything we know about health is wrong? Maybe it's not the things we are eating or drinking, but our body's reaction to those things?
Literal FOOD for thought.
How To Heal It
For, let's recognize it:
If you have a healthy appetite, healthy digestion, calm and good mood, good heart rate and cardiovascular health and a positive sense of wellbeing then you most likely have a healthy toned vagus nerve.
However, if you struggle with inflammation, stomach or digestive trouble, blood pressure or heart problems, anxiety and depression, then you possibly have an exhausted and low toned vagus nerve.
Healing modalities include:
Yummy body work (massage)
Exercise
Laughter and socializing
Prayer and meditation
Fasting
Adaptogen herbs
Cold
Breathwork
A good start for me was while sitting in the DMV so slowly and gently massage the muscles in the back of my neck. Yuuuummmmmyyy!!!!
Please close your eyes right now and try! Next, try a few deep and slow breath in. Hold for a few seconds. Then let go in an exhaustive and guttural "uhhhhhh". Do this about 4xs and you will certainly feel the difference.
You can also experiment with herbs and cold showers, stretching and of course prayer and meditation.
I think that is a WONDERFUL place to start! And we will continue this journey.
Hugs,
Grace
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Hello everyone!
Now that Mercury has gone direct, things should feel lighter and more straightforward.
Yet, we have Saturn, the planet often associated with karma, time, and restriction that is in retrograde.
However, we don't have to allow this to discourage us. Saturn can also bring gifts and structure.
Saturn is like the strict teacher in school who usually gives lots of tasks, expects us to do the work and do our best, tolerates no shortcuts, and runs things on their timeline.
However, if we do the work, take no shortcuts, and go deep in our healing and the foundation we wish to create, Saturn can help provide the stability we need for years to come.
Saturn asks us to do the right thing and put the time into what we want to manifest.
Saturn often gets a bad rap in astrology, but its purpose is not to punish us but to help us learn and grow.
Saturn allows us to clear up our past and past lives, put the work in it, and do things differently to our best ability as it helps us build a more solid foundation for years to come.
The Universe asks us not to feel discouraged when we may feel like Saturn is slowing things down but to stop and ask ourselves what we need to put more time and effort into. It asks us where we need to practice more patience and how can slowing down to "stop and smell the roses" in a situation help us perfect it and build it in a way that reaps the rewards for years to come.
We also currently have the influence of Jupiter in Aries. Jupiter is about karmic blessings and expansion. When it couples with Aries, the planet of new beginnings and leadership, and looking at our personal needs, the Universe asks us not to be afraid to start something new.
We may not have all the details yet for something we want to begin. Still, the Universe asks us, with the Neptune in Pisces influence to have faith in the bigger picture and the things that we can not yet see and to trust in our intuition and that we are always protected and divinely guided at all times.
The good thing about Neptune's influence, even though it can sometimes make things feel foggy or confusing, is it can also help dissolve old thinking patterns and clear the space for the new.
New beginnings can sometimes feel intimidating or even challenging at times. Still, most of all, the Universe and planets are always supporting us and helping us manifest our dreams and desires in new and exciting ways. An excellent way to think of Saturn's energy is from the song Saturn by the band Sleeping At Last, which says
You taught me the courage of stars before you left
How light carries on endlessly, even after death
With shortness of breath
You explained the infinite
And how rare and beautiful it is even to exist
In close, may we all move forward with the courage of Aries, the faith and intuition of Pisces, maintain Saturn's boundaries, stability, and staying power and see and feel the gifts in our lives every day.
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