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Super Full Moon New Year Vibes 2018

January 2, 2018 By Kat

{SUPER FULL MOON} What a significant energy boost to propel us into 2018 with Super Full Moon in cancer, 10:24 am Western Australia time. With the buzz of the New Year slowly fading we can see the opportunities ahead, and the door is wide open for you to step through. It’s been a busy few weeks wrapping, closing and finishing up what was quite the big year in 2017.

Last year stretched some of us to our uppermost limits, we had our boundaries tested, and some of us may have been bowled over by the challenge. 2017 shook out all the crap that we no longer needed to take forward into 2018. It was a big year of clearing out and starting again, did you feel this?

If this week you feel like hiding under a rock and hibernating then do so. There is indeed a good time for allowing the bubbles to settle and the waters to become still. Rest is essential; it recalibrates the system on all levels acknowledging what we have gathered and learned to filter through, so we gain nourishment from it.

I’ve felt the connection to my intuition is stronger now than ever before. I can fully trust it’s guidance and in what presents. Desires and intentions have been brought to fruition rapidly. If they were in alignment with my greater good, then the path cleared to make them a reality at super speed. I’m not saying it wasn’t without challenge. It’s freaking scary when a wisp of intention is suddenly reality without having much time to sit with it. I didn’t feel ready for it; it was just an idea. That is when trust comes in again. The door is open; things have changed effortlessly, yes there was a loss on some levels to make room but to evolve, we must move. To expand there must change, it’s a law of nature we can not avoid.

I’m finding I am getting clearer on what I do desire from my life and what can now be released. We all outgrow things, just like children continuously do, our tastes develop and our bodies heal. It’s okay to change your mind and let go of what no longer fits. It does not have to be final, you may come back to the things you put down, and they are not gone forever from your life just perhaps you are having a break from them.

Last year I experimented a great deal and used the experiences as stepping-stones. Some new ventures have stuck others assisted me in finding something more suited to my needs. I feel like the new ground has been broken & turned over. There is never one exact way to be taken, and if I’m under pressure from external influences, I use that feeling to guide me to find what is best for me. If I get pushed into a box that doesn’t fit I have the power to step right out and go searching for where I do fit, and it feels sweet for me.

Under this powerful first Super Full Moon of 2018, take time to reflect on all the achievements that have gotten you to this point today. The yang energy may be overwhelming, that is fine, rest up or if you wish to crack on then do just that. Use the fire to make a start on your next step or project.

How would you like to be feeling six months from now?

Use the last twelve months of development to assist in carving out some intentions that light you up inside. Remember to keep them safe and sacred so they can simmer & marinade peacefully until they are ready to be revealed. Sharing too soon when your ideas are still cooking may get them spat out & turned to trash. No one wants that so keep them close to your heart until the timer buzzes.

It’s a great time to sit quietly today and meditate, listen for your heart’s guidance when you are still & at peace. You may wish to make a sacred ceremony, pull some oracle cards or make an altar out in nature. Go with anything that draws you to be creative.

Don’t forget to put your crystals out for a charge up and cleanse! The first moon of the year, get into the habit now and enjoy the ritual.

Until next time stay shiny and true to you.

Big love,

Mercury Retrograde Pre-Shadow

August 10, 2016 By Kat

Today we start the pre-shadow period for the third Mercury Retrograde of this year. (10^thto 29^th August 2016) I’ve always enjoyed Mercury Retrograde; I was born during one, which may explain why I’m naturally drawn to this cycle. I see it as a positive time where we get an extra helping hand to stand in our power.

Who’s ready for an upgrade?

Mercury Retro is the perfect opportunity for healing old wounds so we can make peace and move onto brighter and higher things in our life. We are given a helping hand during retro to achieve greater expansion. Over the next three weeks we will be receiving guidance that will form the basis for our retrograde theme. Our personal theme highlights what we need to be working on right now. This will assist us to bring closure where needed and leave us feeling empowered by the bold steps we have taken.

Pay close attention to any old situations or issues that start to show up again for you. Random people from your past may suddenly start to appear. They may bring messages or learning for you. This is all good as the past presents when we are ready to progress. You are stronger now than ever before. If a certain person effected you in the past they may not have the same hold over you this time round.

Anything that starts to become ‘recurring’ is a hint to what your theme will be come August 31^st.

Journaling is a very useful tool in this process. Take notes no matter how small during the coming weeks. These will all accumulate to assist you in forming your theme. It’s always exciting once a theme comes together. Sometimes it’s not obvious at first then once you figure it out the ‘ah ha’ moment can be huge.

Communications come under the spotlight during Mercury retro. Reviewing how you communicate verbally and non-verbally can be useful as well whilst you are creating your theme. Keeping your throat chakra in good health is important.

Wearing blue scarfs or clothes can enhance communications channels.

Working with, wearing or holding crystals are excellent for the throat chakra. My favourite throat chakra crystals are blue lace agate, blue apatite and sodalite.

Essential oils such as peppermint, spearmint, chamomile, sandalwood, sweet orange and basil are great to diffuse or massage with carrier oil onto your neck and throat. ‘Truth’ from Sacred Self is extremely healing alchemical oil for the throat chakra and my go to oil when I need to “express my truth with love.”

Once your theme is formed write it down and set an intention. Keep it close at hand to remind you once Mercury goes Retrograde on August 30^thwhat to look out for. When situations arise linked to your theme it will be you chance to tackle them differently from before. Having the awareness of what you are being asked to work on will assist you greatly. I love this! When things come up related to my theme I get a buzz out of the challenge that I’m going to master it this time around.

Some people may not enjoy these periods and find them rough going. If you fight against the natural flow it can be exhausting. You might not feel ready to tackle what is coming up for healing. This can be tough especially if the emotions are still raw and open. Being aware that the retro energy is there to help us grow and live in our mastery makes it a little smoother. Challenges are tough even if you are ready for them.

It can get emotional when we are working on our stuff. This is natural. Acknowledge that what is coming up and out is all for your greater good. Holding onto stuff and pushing it down will cause a bigger build up to deal with later down the track. Let it all be free now.

To help make the retro ride smoother here are some tips:

Meditate – Stillness, deep focused breathing and quiet time to connect with your heart brings a deep sense of relaxation. When we are relaxed and calm our guidance is clearer to see, hear and/or feel. Set aside some time every morning for meditation. Create a beautiful space to retreat too that is just for you.

Hydrate – Water is essential for optimum health on all levels. It helps flush out toxins as well as conducts energy through our bodies. During retro our throat chakras are working in over drive. Drinking plenty of fresh filtered water keeps our throat chakras in good health physically and energetically.

Sleep – We all know how good it feels to get quality rest. Make sure you are sleeping at least seven hours a night. August will feel busy so it is essential to carve out the time to recharge and repair by getting your sleep in. You may naturally be feeling extra tired during the eclipse season so honour this and take life slowly.

Eat well – When we feel tired and emotional it’s easy to reach for the caffeine and sugar. Instead nourish yourself naturally with good quality vegetables and ‘alive’ foods. Grounding foods such as root vegetables (sweet potato are my favourites) are excellent to keep you centred. They are great winter food too if you are in the Southern Hemisphere.

Exercise – Keep moving. Get your endorphin rush daily. It can be as simple as going for a walk each morning. I always feel so much better when I’ve done my yoga practice stretching and compressing my body from the inside out. Exercise helps you to sleep better as well. Again especially in high vibe times exercise shifts old energy out and makes room for the new.

Back up technology – Mercury just loves to play with all our communications devices. Make sure you have backed up your computers, phones and tablets etc. Be prepared for some technology related issues. Usually when this happens I take it as a hint to go off the grid for a while and have a tech detox. Even just for an hour or so.

Above all ENJOY the next two months. There is great opportunity for growth and expansion by creating new ways of living that will be more in tune with our Soul’s calling.

With love ,

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Hiding away will cause me to stray

May 29, 2014 By Kat

“I can’t see the wood for the trees.”

This is one of my favourite sayings. Especially when there is so much going on around me, I often miss some very obvious messages that are right under my nose.

Why is it so easy to miss the obvious?

It’s very human of us to over complicate matters. Especially when life’s workload starts to increase over thinking kicks in. We let our minds go into over drive & get too analytical. That’s when stress, confusion & indecision can block out the clear signs. We miss the simple, straightforward solution (the obvious) that will allow us to get everything done smoothly & organically.

Hold on did I say there is a simple solution to everything?

Yes I did.

Where do I find this simple solution that is ‘so obvious’?

Right inside our heart or ‘Soul!’ The part of us called ‘Soul’ is all knowing. Soul has been around for many, many lifetimes. All these life experiences are kept in our Soul library. Soul uses this knowledge to help guide us. Soul is our tutor within.

When the doubt & busy thinking takes over & ‘we can’t see the wood for the trees’ that is when we need to slow down & connect with our Soul. The simple solutions come in soft whispers. If we sit in stillness & quiet the busy mind we will hear our messages more clearly.

What have I been missing of late?

Right now I’m feeling things are shifting for me. Life needs to get uncomfortable to keep me on my toes. We’re nearly half way through 2014 & it’s time for a check in with the desires I set at the start of the year. I’ve been cruising along playing it safe. In order to progress further down the track of my desire map it’s time to get very uncomfortable indeed!

The post I wrote here about the channelled message I received from the intuitive art piece gave me a big nudge as to where I need to be going next. Digging deep into my heart Chakra to reconnect with why I’m here & what I need to focus on next. I know just what that is but I’m resisting it!

The problem I’m having is this:

I acknowledge I have my own unique gifts to share with the world, these need to be revealed but I’m freaking scared to let them rip! To finally do things my way, speak out from within, and set free the voice that wants to speak is a huge step. Why? Because I’ve let her out before & I received a huge backlash of hate. Once bitten, twice shy. Isn’t it easier to just play it safe & do what everyone else is doing? Follow suit with the tried & tested method. Be one of the crowd.

I need to be doing things MY WAY. I’ve been looking externally for inspiration, instead of using the totally original source within. To just copy someone elses idea & put my logo on it is not authentic. Sure I can be inspired by others genius then find my ‘own’ way of doing things. If I don’t it will fail, as it won’t be my creative baby.

What I need to do is step away from the external & go straight to my source (Soul) & work from there. Asking my inner tutor for help & inspiration on how I can make my mark by letting my true light shine. Going forward if I create from my heart authentically I will get to where I need to be simply & easily. Wasting time copying others will slow me down. Eventually I will have to come back to what is best for me so why not do it straight off the bat.

In last weeks post I talked openly on the subject of channelling & automatic writing. This might have been the first time some of you have heard about this. It’s a new subject for me to be open about too. In a public speaking event I presented recently I spoke about psychic ability & connecting with the invisible realms. It felt great! Everything flowed & I was well received. I’ve been holding back till now, as I haven’t felt comfortable sharing this openly because of comments like these:

“What a bunch of boll***s”
“You shouldn’t say things like that people will think you’re weird & they won’t want to be associated with you.”
“I can’t believe people actually pay money for this.”
“You’re on a one way ticket to Graylands!” (The state mental health unit.)

Yes all the above are real life conversations I’ve had. It hurts. That is why I shut down being too open on my blog. What started as a free space for me to be me has gone a bit off track as I’ve been holding back.

I know deep down how others perceive me is their own business not mine. The haters & resistance are actually a BRILLIANT indication! I need to embrace them as they are showing me I’m going the right way. It’s nature’s law to have an opposite reaction to every action. To fly forward there must be a pull back. However it has been my greatest struggle not to attach to what I perceive as a negative comment.

I have a great network of like-minded friends who support me. If the mainstream think I’m kooky, then that’s just lovely! My blog is not aimed at the mainstream. This is my space to be as ‘woo woo’ as I like.I should not be restraining my flow in here. The more I hide away the more I will stray from the direction I should be going. Then it will all get too hard & a struggle. Who wants that?

It’s time to come out of hiding even more. Really release the beast. Let my light shine & show others they shouldn’t be afraid too either in their own unique way.

I’ve come up with an ‘action’ plan to assist me to feel comfortable in ‘coming out’ the spiritual closet even more. To feel safe & comfortable with who I am is key for this process. It’s okay to be me.

Action Plan May 2014:

Meditation:
Firstly I need to heal any past hurts related to speaking my truth. I have a number of different guided meditations to assist me:

Releasing the Past by Elizabeth Peru
Manifesting Forgiveness by Elizabeth Peru
Release you fears – Be in your power – Let go of resistance by Claire Obeid, The Wellness Project
Releasing to Expand by Lee Harris

Each meditation is a powerful tool to take me inward with practical steps for healing & letting go of that, which has hurt me.

Alchemical Oils:

I’ve been working with these six Scared Self oils particularly closely in order to open up my heart & honour the true Soul within. (For more on how alchemical oils work check out this post)

Authentic – “I reveal my true self”
Trust – “I trust myself”
Receive – “I appreciate & acknowledge all of me”
Integrity – “I honour my commitments to myself”
Radiance – “I let my inner beauty shine”

Crystals:

I’m using some very gentle & loving vibration crystals for this process. A softer energy is needed. This healing needs to be long term so I’m prepared to take it slow in order for the results to stick. No flying in like a bull in a China shop & face overload.

Rose Quartz – the crystal of self-love. Very gentle, yet powerful. Opens the heart up for unconditional love. Perfect for giving & receiving. A calming & reassuring stone for deep inner healing.
Strawberry Quartz – Grounding & nurturing. Balances the heart & base Chakras. Brings in much earth element energy.
Fuchsite – Assists in understanding other people & their viewpoints. Teaches true self-worth. Another crystal that works well for heart Chakra healing.

My heart healing tool kit

Healing Sessions:

It’s a no brainer for me to receive healing sessions for this situation. It’s just as much part of my job to receive healing as well as to give healing. It’s how I walk my talk! Energetic healing can assist in shifting stale energies, blocked emotions & balances the Chakras. If anything an hour on the healing table is the prefect way to relax & unwind. Here’s what I’ve been receiving recently:

A beautiful Reiki distance healing from one of my dear friends
Distance Healing & Intuitive Guidance from Amy of True Shining Self
A crystal Bed healing session – a magical experience as always
Self-healing with sound – these sessions I initiate myself with a range of different sound tracks. My favourite at the moment is the Crystal Keys by Lia Scallon. It’s during these sessions & guided mediation I use my oils, crystals & coloured chakra silks.

Journaling:

Keeping written notes about the challenges I face & how I over come them is so important. To look back in old journals too see how far I have come & the stories I have written is very empowering. It’s easy to forget things when we are caught up in the moment. Journaling is a great reminder. It’s very therapeutic to put our thoughts into words. Sometimes once a situation has been committed to paper you can look at it from a different angle. Often it doesn’t seem so bad once we’ve got it off our chests.

This plan has been well under way now for a week. I’m feeling a lot more centred, confident & focused. It’s back to the drawing board & the blog planner now to get some ideas of how to move forward with my posts. I can feel the excitement bubbling up inside…. Time to get super woo woo!

Is there anything you are struggling with at the moment based around speaking out & not being one of the crowd? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

Love K xx

Intuitive Artwork

May 21, 2014 By Kat

You may have seen the piece of artwork I posted on the Seren FB page last Friday. As promised today I will share with you my intuitive reading & the message this painting has for me personally.

All the artworks mentioned today are the creation of the crazy talented Chris of CHingel Art. Originating from New York, Chris has been in Perth for the past few months travelling & working.

I was very blessed to witness Chris’s artistic talents live at an event in Perth a few Sunday’s ago. Intuitively painting in the middle of the city centre during the live jazz festival. After just a few hours the painting started coming to life. It’s truly memorizing to witness. From blank canvas to visual masterpiece. I’ve always said painting is a form of meditation, both for the artist & the audience. Here’s the process of creation. The final piece has found a home with us too. Magical isn’t it?

Today I’m going to write about another piece of CHingel art. This breathtaking piece below is one I personally purchased. I first connected with it on an Instagram photo. Straight away it sang out to me. The instant gut feeling drew me in. It wasn’t till four days later when I saw it for real I just knew it was coming home with me.

I knew a little about the background to the inspiration for the painting. However the art made its way into my life with specific messages just for me. Connecting with the piece came really easily. Just being in its presence turned the psychic tap on. It was hung straight up in my healing room where I spend the majority of my time. After a few days of ‘settling in’ I sat with the painting to meditate & do some automatic writing.

Here’s what I received:
(Grammatically it’s a bit choppy, I don’t like to edit what comes through automatically too much. Also rhyming is common as it’s the language of the Soul)

Heart Chakra – The dominant colours are pink & green, those associated with the heart Chakra. The bird on the right clearly has its heart open & glowing, flying free. Breaking & bursting out of the shackles that have been holding me back from connecting with my true feelings inside of my heart. These suppressed feelings are my ‘truth.’ The authentic me I’ve been connecting so deeply with in private. It’s time to reveal my findings. I’ve been resisting allowing my true feelings to flow free for others to see, especially those feelings that are coming directly from my heart/Soul.

There is great fear of letting go, speaking out & really ‘feeling’. I’ve been hurt in the past by reactions of others when I have spoken my truth. I fear this will happen again so I’m holding back. There is nothing to fear. I am stronger, more connected & well supported than ever. My ‘team’ have my back. TRUST. The answers are within, keep checking in. The voice I am hiding needs to be released. I will best serve others that are struggling too by sharing what I’ve been through.

The Crown & Third Eye Chakras are featured on the left side of the painting, the spiritual & feminine side. ‘Inner eyes that within.’ There is joy to be had by no longer hiding. Keep these Chakras clean, clear & open. Crystals.

The number three is coming through strongly. Three is associated with the Ascended Masters. Isis, the feminine Goddess, is present for me. Especially in the three triangles underneath the face. The face itself is a great master teacher. The word ‘tree’ is heard when I look deeply into the eyes. Tree rhymes with three, it is also within three. Nature, wisdom, earth & fire. Yin & yang – but there is need for balance, middle ground, trilogy = THREE. Left, right & centre.

The name ‘Anum’ has come through. A strong feminine energy. With some research I find Anum is the ‘girl that has everything going for her.’ What stands out about Anum is:

“She not only is helpful but she is genuinely caring about everyone. Creative, good taste, intelligent, incredibly funny, selfless, secretive (so secretive…kind of like a valt…she could be a secret agent how secretive she can be and sometimes to secretive that it drives you crazy haha), an amazing listener, a true friend, stubborn, Witty, she gets along with most people.” (1)

Haha some of these characteristics I carry. The secret vault resonates for me. It’s time to unlock it, crack the code & break it open. Lightness will prevail with a swirling vortex of colour, visions & messages. No more hiding. No more playing it safe. Stop following along the templates of others, forge forward with my own style. Break free.

Take it at a steady pace, no need to rush. Create from within & see it pull through to reality. Time will not restrict me. It might get a bit crazy but I will find the clarity in the situation through stillness. The noise will quieten. Freedom.

-FINISH-

Wow, even writing this up from my scribbled notes more came through for me. Art is not just a pretty picture to style a home with. Art is a channel. Created from one Soul for another. I’m truly grateful that this piece has found it’s way to me with its many messages. I feel it will assist me to further open my heart, nudging me to allow ‘the true you to shine through.’ It’s time. No more hiding, no more fear.

What comes next might be controversial to the mainstream audience, however they are not my audience. I fully trust what messages I chose to share in words or in person will reach the people who need them.

Wings out, it’s time to fly!

Join me again soon for how I’m working on cracking open the ooey gooey centre of my Heart Chakra…& let some more of ‘me’ out.

Love K xx

Reference: 1. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Anum

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