In our card altar room* today we had an interesting phenomenon occur. I placed my hand on the next deck in the rotation, but then it just lifted off. The message was for me to keep moving. So I turned to the table where I sit (where the “extras” now reside), and was directed, instead, to our newest addition. Fabulous when shit like that happens, really it is.
*No. We have NOT enlarged the altar space/card area. Yet. We’ll get there! I promise we will.
So, that’s where we’ll begin. This illustration is not too bad, but I could do without the lines in her damn eyes. (Why does he DO that?! WTF Toni?)
“Goddess Of Psychic Protection ~
What you believe, you create;
No-one can harm you.
You subconsciously believe that someone is energetically trying to cause negativity in your life.
You have drawn this card today to remind you that the life force, or energy, at the heart of every living thing is, in essence, love. Each individual soul forms part of a universal soul. All is energetically connected through the light of love. No-one can psychically harm you, possess you, or influence you, unless you believe they can. What you believe you create. You do not need to protect yourself from others as much as you need to protect yourself from your own negative beliefs and fears.
To dissolve these beliefs and fears all you need to do is focus on the light and love within and around you, and within and around every living thing. Imagine pure white light surrounding you each and every moment of your life. Know you are always protected and forever within God’s light. Focus on the image of the Goddess, whose face appears on this card, feel the love, light, and wisdom emanating from her. Know that she merely reflects the infinite love, light, and wisdom within you.”
Let’s begin with the lecture portion here, shall we? Do NOT fall in to the trap of “this one’s not for me” okay? Because, no, not all of us are going to associate with that opening piece about the mysterious someone who is attacking us psychically. Some MIGHT, but the majority of us won’t connect with that. Move past it, but stay with me.
(Also, please change any words in particular that bother you or do not work comfortably for you. An example: know that you are always protected and forever within the light of a loving Universe.)
There is a very valid message in there, we just need to focus on the truth in the lesson. (If, in fact, the lesson is NOT about protection on a psychic level. Which, ya know, it totally may be for some people.) What you believe, you create. That sentence has now been added to our Wisdom Of The Universe sidebar over there <—– .
The thing about this statement is that it IS a Universal Truth, it’s law. And it’s why affirmations (mind darts, focused intentions, and prayers) work so well. In addition to why, when we give in to fear (or any other negative emotion), we simply bring MORE fear into our lives.
Focusing, as the definition says, on love and light, will ease whatever difficulty we are currently experiencing. I know this works, I did it yesterday! Intentionally and with excellent results. It only took a few moments, and it was terrifically successful. The goal is to put it into practice more often, regularly, and with even larger rewards.
The greater sign for us with this card, and why we were directed to it right now, is that we must shine those positive lights of love onto whatever is in front of us. Think of the most messed up situation in your life right now, apply this protection and Goddess essence (love!) to that. Add your personal affirmations to suit this circumstance, using the words Toni has supplied for us, or creating your own. (Or asking me in the comments if you feel stuck.)
Feeling unsafe can be scary, but turning that completely around, and making ourselves secure and safe in all areas, by being empowered and in control, is a massive lesson. It is such a huge step forward on our paths, in our relationships, or jobs, our homes, and just generally along all lines in our life. Here is our chance to make it happen. Here is the opportunity, handed directly to us, for incorporating this blessing into our New Dawn, New Day. Into our homes. And into our lives.
For the rest of our business now, how about the first installment of our Daily Dog from across town? Empress says they aren’t real good at posing, so we may not get too many of these.
Heidi and Lukas
Today’s Deck:
Angels, Gods, And Goddesses Oracle Cards by Toni Carmine Salerno
LateNight Shameless Plug:
Hanny has a new post up today on her personal blog. It was a powerful and painful day in her adopted town. But, she wrote about it in a profound and heartfelt way. As she does, so well.
LateNight Festive Wishes:
three years ago today my beautiful cousin, and her equally lovely bridegroom, got married. And we were there! Happy Happy Anniversary Jannel and Tony!
Good message… good dogs!
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Thanks!
J
1:15 a.m.
5-31-12
I can answer why she has lines in her eyes… because MY eye is fucked up & irritated, and it’s making my life not happy right now! I must’ve had something on my finger when I rubbed my eye last night, cuz the inner rim of my lower right eyelid got what I’m calling “corrugated,” each pore swollen… and, since it is in constant contact with my eyeball, that is feeling so irritated I can hardly stand it! I woke up & under my eye was super-puffy & swollen. My eyeball is completely bright frickin red. I’ve taken anti-inflammatories, iced it & put a warm compress on it. Those things brought temporary relief, but it’s giving me a headache & making me grumpy. If it’s not better in the morning I’m going to the doctor. Does THAT answer your question?
Sorry, I’m not capable of writing much more right now… except, even with a brain and eye that are both irritated as fuck, those dogs are totally adorable!
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NOT to make light of your ailments or anything, but thank you for giving us the exact reason why Toni would paint stupid lines in Goddess eyes!
J
8:31 p.m.
5-31-12
You’re welcome! I know that was completely his entire intention! LOL!
Eye update: after writing my rant/whine/bitch session here, I finally remembered to call on the Archangels (Raphael specifically, for healing), and I immediately felt comforted and held in love & warmth. I don’t know if anything changed physically, but the mental adjustment was such a relief that I felt much better, overall. Seriously, I thought angels were a bunch of Christian hoo-haw before I discovered JulieLand, but then I thought: well, if a witch can believe in angels, so can I! And their help really has been amazing. So, thanks again, Julie, for the intro!!! I didn’t make a doctor appointment, because I have had some improvement, physically. And, I really don’t think there’s much a doctor could do. It’s still annoying as fuck, but it’s doing better.
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1. So glad there is improvement. On my rides the past few days I have been bombarded with pollen and shit in my eyes (and up my nose, but that’s not pertinent here). What a huge damn irritation! I feel for you.
And B) aren’t angels cool? You’ve been through the archives, so you know how I originally struggled with them, conceptually. Once I made that hop, to what they REALLY were, stood for, and symbolized, well….. the rest is obvious.
I just wish we’d find an artist who could do them justice, in addition to Christina Simmonds ( http://www.christinasimonds.com/ )
Ohgawd, down the interweb rabbit hole of angel art. Gotta go!
J
2:51 a.m.
6-1-12
OK, those dogs are ADORABLE!!!
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I have to agree. Just hope Max has fun with them!
J
8:35 p.m.
5-31-12
Interesting card, and odd, if explainable drawing. Almost more “protect your psyche” that “psychic protection” once you get into it…
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EXACTLY! Thank you, that’s perfect.
J
8:37 p.m.
5-31-12
Thanx so much for the anniversary wishes! We were so pleased you could be there with us to celebrate.
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My pleasure, you deserve to be mentioned and celebrated! (Send me a picture from your last trip…. Rome? So I can share it here. And show everyone in JulieLand how gorgeous you both are.)
When Dan read this post during his lunch last night he stopped, looked at me, and exclaimed, “Jannel’s wedding was THREE YEARS ago?!” Lol, hope to see you before another three go by!
(We seem to be on the move a ton this summer, so don’t count us out yet.
)
J
8:41 p.m.
5-31-12
I’m with xenatuba about how it changes from “psychic protection” to “protect your psyche” from dangers your create or believe in. Important points to make. Lord knows I’m always coming up with dangers and issues that don’t actually exist.But i’m in therapy for them.
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Practice the positive instead of dwelling on the negative, that’s all it takes. (But I’m sure you’re learning that in therapy!)
J
9:01 p.m.
5-31-12
So I may have to take some time before I do things today. I read that card as no one can harm you “physically” not “psychically” and was about to explode all over Toni. It wasn’t till I had gotten much farther down the post and my mind cleared that I realized I wasn’t “getting it” and started over. Sheesh. It was a good card after I calmed down.
Those puppies are adorable. Luvvs me some doggies.
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Lol, glad you got it worked out!
J
9:05 p.m.
5-31-12
Awe cute puppies.
“What you believe you create. You do not need to protect yourself from others as much as you need to protect yourself from your own negative beliefs and fears.”
Much needed. I try to remind myself to not be negative, but I have been struggling with it, especially the last couple of days. I’m gonna put a sign at my work that says “Feed the right dragon” (from yesterday’s blog). I”m odd enough I don’t think anyone will question it, but it would be a good reminder for me when I’m teeterig on the edge.
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You have every right to teeter and struggle and whine and scream right now.
J
9:09 p.m.
5-31-12
I’m playing catch up here. Have been putting out numerous fires in my life. All is okay now. I just have to practice patience and allow things to settle and be taken care of as they will. This card is very important to me because it reminds me not to speak negatively but also to not be fearful of the unknown. (Which I often tend to do and therefore make mountains out of molehills.)
Lovely doggies. : )
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No more mountain-making! We are on a “new” path now, positive positive positive!
J
9:15 p.m.
5-31-12
Fluffy dogs!
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Pretty impressive, aren’t they? She can tell us more in a day or so; super long work shifts right now, so we aren’t hearing from her until the weekend arrives again. (It was Monday Tuesday this week. Who knows what it’ll be next time.)
J
9:18 p.m.
5-31-12
I know why I’m getting this message. I don’t know that I’m ready for it, but I’m certainly keeping it in mind.
Cute dogs!
You really are on the move this summer. When are you heading my way again?
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Apparently over Father’s Day weekend! Who knew? Not me, that’s for damn sure. (Deargawd I detest those invented Hallmark non-holidays.)
We’ll be arriving late Thursday night, the 14th. Have definite plans for all day Saturday. Maybe we can meet up somewhere on Sunday? Or even Friday night? We’ll be back on the train Monday, the 18th.
J
11:25 p.m.
5-31-12
How did I not read this yesterday? *scratching head* Better late than never, I guess. There is a psychic interweb connection going on here with you and Skye and Mary Stella. Skye is talking about how we treat ourselves, Mary is spreading sparkly happiness rainbows, and you are feeding the dragon and invoking what you believe, you create. And they all came together in my head speaking loudly to me.
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I adore how these ideas all mesh and connect and keep us all thinking, and moving forward!
J
9:51 p.m.
6-1-12
Uh, duh. This all has been coming together, hasn’t it? *Swooooshhh* (that’s the sound of it flying right past me, ugh.)
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Timing is only pertinent when you are trying to catch a train. In our spiritual work it happens when it happens. (Didn’t Anna just tell ME this?)
I think that’s why we do so well sharing and experiencing this type of thing together. We learn faster, or we learn at our own perfect rate, but with support it FEELS faster.
Or not.
J
9:54 p.m.
6-1-12