Transcending the Lower-Dimensional Self

This idea of transcending the lower-dimensional self is something of a misnomer — you have already evolved into a higher vibration. It is merely that you have chosen to hold onto the illusion that was your reality in the lower vibration, and you are therefore unaware of your shift. But you may be noticing that…

Stay alert, rapid change may be afoot

This weekend brings the New Moon in Virgo (12:02pm Pacific on Sunday 9/9/18). I will point out that there is a triple nine aspect to this new moon, although technically it’s 9-9-11 (which is also fascinating). Either way, there’s a strong “leveling up” energy inherent in this New Moon. Endings of mundane cycles and beginnings…

Using Emotions Effectively

Your emotions are the mind’s interpretation of the sensations that come from the chemical reactions in your body, which happen in response to stimulus. Someone says something to you, your chemistry reacts, you have a sensation, which gets interpreted by the mind and becomes an emotion. That emotion invokes thought patterns. You can choose to…

Shamanic Practitioner Certification 2019

In 2017, I offered a pilot program, training Shamanic Practitioners. It was a success, and I have been asked to offer it again. With some additional experiential knowledge under my belt, I have revamped it somewhat and will indeed be offering the program again in 2019. Additionally, I will be bringing back my series in…

Full Sturgeon Moon in Pisces

I’m not going to be able to do Circle this month for the Full Moon, so this is a virtual offering instead. According to Darkstar Astrology, “The full moon forms the backbone of a kite (Inside a grand earth trine) The moon is also part of a yod to the North Node.” This prompted me…

Conscious Gardening: BAICS recap

Every third Sunday of the month, a group of us gets together for community, learning, and ice cream; we call it the Black Arts Ice Cream Social. It is open to the public. We have a short presentation on the topic of the month, followed by discussion and general fellowship; there is also a raffle….

The Importance of Approaching Things with Beginner’s Mind

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” Shunryu Suzuki (1905-1971) Shoshin is a word from Zen Buddhism meaning “beginner’s mind.” It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level, just as a…

A Healing Meditation from Miriam of Magdala

recorded 7/22/18 If you enjoyed this… Beginning in September, I will be offering a monthly event that will be part meditation, part channeling, and part discussion. Miriam of Magdala, the Magdalene, Watchtower of the Teachings, Ethiopian Queen, she who anointed Jeshua Messiah, She who heard teachings no one else did, the Goddess of the Gospels….