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The aura is an invisible field of electrical energy surrounding and extending from the physical body. It’s like a halo, but it surrounds your entire being.
The aura contains energy patterns, comparable to invisible finger prints, that radiate from our thoughts and deepest feelings. Within it, our physical health, past memories, future hopes and desires appear as holograms dancing within light and dark rays of light floating in the space near the body.
Just like taking a morning shower makes you feel fresh and ready for the day, cleaning your aura helps cleanse and release energy carried in your body’s electrical expanse. Cleaning your aura can help you feel lighter and brighter.
Here are twp ways to cleanse your aura:
Obtain a sage bundle, and find some healthy fresh outdoor air. As long it’s safe to light a match and ignite your smudge stick, do so. Verbalize a positive intention for releasing all negative energy from your inner and outer being. It’s time to let your sage bundle get to work. Let its smoke mingle with your energy so that it cleansing smoke floats all around you. Start smudging on the eastern side of your body (sun rise) and continue in a circle until you arrive at the western (sun set) of your body. Vocalize positive, self-love messages while smudging.
Another way to ground energy and cleanse your aura is to take a bath or shower with salt scrub. Be gentle with your body, say a prayer, mantra, and set an intention for releasing anything negative that lingers near or within you. Your scrub is for healing your energy of all impurities. Use a natural salt scrub or salt grains from your cupboard. Be gentle with your body and inner spirit. Let your aura cleansing be a special time you give to honor your self.
Happy Springtime wishes,
Taking life with a grain of salt!
Kooch,
Tarot, Aura, Chakra, and Astrology Readings
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Sending love to all!
The challenges in our current times are huge. I don’t need to write about the pandemic or ugly war. We’ve all been facing these realities long enough to wish for these plights to be over. Trying to make sense of the suffering of humanity makes it easy to get caught in an unending river of tears. I keep hoping this horrific war is just a bad dream, and soon I’ll wake up on a tropical island with fresh coconut juice in my hand reading news of universal peace and healing of Mother Earth. Of course, my dream has me strutting my long-gone, twenty-year old body and showing it off in my itsy-bitsy, tiger stripped bikini.
Our interconnections with all sentient beings lives in the substratum of our being. We are a one world family. It’s hard to ignore the suffering of others when we share the same collective awareness. Swami Muktananda said, “When you see something bad, where does it really exist. Does it exist in that person, in that place? . . . Or in your eyes? Think about this.”
A final note: If you’re feeling anxious, it can be helpful to recall a happy memory and a feeling you associate with it until it brings a smile to your face. Meditate on this memory and feel confident, happy, and strong.
Wishing You Victory and Peace
Kooch
Tarot, Astrology, and Chakra Readings
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Love Forecast—by Kooch
Aries: What a beautiful heart and mind you have! Think about what it means to be open to new possibilities and/or becoming more romantically available. Communications with others may kindle a surprise. Keeping your sense of humor helps keep things upbeat.
Taurus: Voice your heart’s truth with more optimism. Enthusiastic or not about wearing hot red undies, your Venus ruled nature has the power to attract love and/or make romance sizzle! Intimate discussions may be on the dinner menu.
Gemini: Get out of your head and into your loving heart. Think playtime and visualize positive outcomes. It might be a good choice to be in the fast lane when driving on love’s highway. Of course, it’s always good to check your brakes, and slow down, if needed.
Cancer: Find your key to open the door to your happiness. Most likely, it’s sitting in a safe place where you last put it. Get clarity about what you want. Nothing like the present to celebrate your emotional choices. If you aren’t satisfied, it’s a perfect for planting vibrant seeds of hopeful possibilities.
Leo: As zodiac royalty to the stars, you are charmed with a reputation of being a great lover. This exalted potential bodes well for emotional communications and intimate connections. Purr loudly to inspire Cupid to sing his ballads of love and if it feels right, sing along!
Virgo: Take time off from over-thinking or being critical minded of your emotions. Find some fun-loving play clothes and put on your big smile. It’s the season for diving deeper into passion and enjoying candle lit dinners. If you’re not in a relationship, keep upbeat about finding one, (only if that idea pleases you).
Libra: Your blessings are abundant. Take time to enjoy them without worrying about what tomorrow may bring. A loving attitude can help you keep your inner equilibrium, no matter what is or isn’t happening in your life. When in doubt, call on your sign’s ruler, Venus, goddess of love, to guide you with her helping hand.
Scorpio: Your big heart is always within reach of love, and your intuitive energy has an irresistible charm. If you let past memories get in the way of present possibilities, you might miss an opportunity to swim in the River of Love. The sun is always shining, even if clouds temporarily block its light.
Sagittarius: Take time for singing songs of love and let your inner child come out to dance the tango of romantic possibilities. Trust that you can always find time to fulfill ambition’s dreams if you make happy choices a priority. If you don’t feel the need to do anything different, you’re the zodiac free thinker, so don’t worry about it.
Capricorn: Your earthy nature is perfect for designing a garden of love’s enchantment. Take time to plant positive seeds for your dream’s fulfillment and weed out thorns of unhappy thoughts. The right time is right for your efforts to yield a harvest of success.
Aquarius: Your kind, humanitarian heart, and adventurously fun, flirtatious smile are your tickets to winning success in the world of infinite possibilities. Stay warm by connecting with friends who enjoy singing love songs that warm the heart. Your best time for happiness is now.
Pisces: Now is the best time to swim in the River of Love or find the right space where you can be comfortable playing in its waves. Navigate strong emotional currents with your potent intuition and understanding of what choices are best to make. At a certain point the future becomes the now, so stay connected with your inner truth that knows how to make you smile.
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Happy New Moon in Aquarius, on Monday, January 31, 9:46 pm PST.
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This New Moon is also the start of the Chinese New Year of the Tiger, an animal symbolizing strength and power.
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Happy Imbolc/Candlemas (half way point between winter and spring) on February 2nd, an ancient holiday for celebrating The Gift of Light.
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Looking for a good Tarot book? Check out my review:
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Tarot in Motion, A Handbook to Embody Wisdom through the Cards by Miriam Jacobs is an insightful and delightful, info informative guide to combining the meanings of the 78 cards with movement. Actually, her book offers much more than Tarot wisdom even though the cards and their links with the body are its primary focus. Miriam offers useful information on chakras and gives Tarot/astrological references. She gives precise tools to help us communicate with our inner self and invoke our spirit of play and increase our magical mojo.
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Miriam empowers her readers to discover ways to get physically involved and experience the cards through dance, music, art, yoga, ceremonies, rituals, holidays, and much more. Here’s one example: Her discussion on the pagan holiday, Imbolc, that occurs February 1, includes details on its historic background. She states, “early Christians knew Imbolc as St. Bridgit’s Day for the saint associated with fertility. It was also called Candlemas, from fourth-century Greece, when candles were lit to symbolize the return of light…” For this ancient holiday she also offers an intention (perhaps to repeat or revise for your own benefit), questions to ask yourself to connect with the meaning of Imbolc, special material to bring (to your celebration of this holiday), and offers other possibilities. Her one suggestion that I most want to follow advises, “Include playfulness in your dances to connect with the maiden within.” This is especially relevant to my life as I’ve given up the custom of jumping over the candle flame to heat my inner fire of fertility (an old Celtic ritual that I followed in my youth.)
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While reading Miriam’s book, you’ll be guided on a remarkable journey to connect with the cards in a personal way. Her interpretations are rich with meaning, and she gives demonstration spreads to help you work within or work with your clients.
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I recommend her thought provoking book and her many exercises to help you discover a new entrance way into the world of the Tarot. Importantly, Miriam Jacobs’ Tarot in Motion can give you an unique sense of the Tarot that is experienced within your body. Of course, there’s more good things I can say about her book, but I’ve got to pull a card now, and dance, dance, dance.
Best to you in the New Year of the Tiger!
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Full Moon in the Sun sign Cancer is 3:48 pm PST, January 17. Called a wolf moon as this is the time of year that wolves are most vocal. It’s time to howl in moonlight.
Today, if we can look up in the night time sky we can see the full Moon in the constellation Cancer, zodiac sign of the crab. This sign is governed by the Moon, symbol of the feminine nature, our physical and/or divine Mother, domestic energy, emotions, imagination, intuition, dreams, and empathy.
On full moons we can dive more deeply into our sensitivities and feel our emotions on deeper levels. It’s said that during the full moon, it’s easiest to open our third eye and use our intuition. Our awareness is sharpened and our logic can be in direct communication with our heart’s truth. This awareness is opposite what we may experience during dark of the moon when shadows may hide our truth, or make it more difficult to see clearly.
To describe the energy of the full moon, I’m sharing a quote from my Mystic Spirit Tarot Playbook: “…the Moon reflects sunlight and brightens nighttime darkness. Its luminosity influences the feminine cycle and its magnetic currents penetrate watery depths and keeps ocean waves in ebb and flow motion…”
If you are searching for answers, it’s a great time to look within and ask yourself questions to achieve more clarity. If you’re not feeling up to a dialogue with your inner self, you might wait til you’re getting ready for bed, and then ask your subconscious mind to search for answers in your dreams. This request can be presented in an affirmation, such as:
“I’m safely in touch with my subconscious dreaming self. I am open to receiving guidance to find the best answer for my personal well-being. My question is: (ask question.). I give thanks for my guidance and clarity.”
Whatever words you might use in an affirmation, say your words in a positive manner. It’s an ancient practice to take advantage of the moon’s powerful energy and set intentions to harness its energy to activate success.
For those born on the 2nd, the 11th, or the 20, in numerology, your birth day number equals 2. 2 is the number that corresponds with Moon and therefore, if I was doing your numerology chart, I would say you a child of the Moon and have a lunar personality. When looking at major arcana Tarot cards, the second card is the High Priestess who is closely linked with the Moon. You might want to look at her symbols to see if you can identify with the power of this feminine wise woman who is known to point to priorities, truth, and your right direction.
Wishing you all the best,
With love,
Kooch
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January 2nd–New Moon in Capricorn.
The perfect time for New Year’s resolutions and setting intentions for making this your best year ever.
Gayatri Ma, her image above, symbolizes the feminine power of strength, compassion, and healing. She looks in three directions watching over her children. In these trying Covid times, she’s an auspicious image to behold. Her mantra is a universal prayer for helping us connect with her all-seeing wisdom, compassion, and protection:
Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ Swaḥ, Tat-savitur Vareñyaṃ, Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yonaḥ,
Sensing our heart’s truth, listening to its message, and taking “right action” is key to staying connected with our inner-healer and renewing, positive energy. Especially in times of confusion or dubt, listen to the feelings in your heart, and you’ll experience a greater sense of clarity.
As we begin this new year it’s hard to ignore that we’re moving through a global transformation. Surely, its accompanying uncertainties can be unsettling at times, but collectively we’re evolving. It can help us have a better sense of our personal situations if we can shed the “snake skin” of the past and trust our experiences. If we believe it or not, we’re all involved in bringing into existence a better planetary alignment.
2022 New Year’s Resolutions
*** Reset more positive priorities.
*** View situations by looking from the heart.
*** Commit to more time for meditation.
*** Awaken each morning to living my highest good.
*** Dream big!!!
Wishing you all a great new year!
Kooch
Oracle Guide/Chakra Light Worker/Tarot Coach
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Wishing You The Best Of Happy Holidays
And more, Kooch copyright 2021
Aries: Get out your fiery energy by lighting the Xmas yule log! Or, make the cookies or candy that have been on your holiday to-do list. You only have a little time til someone will ask where you’ve hidden your yummy treats or your spicy mug of love.
Taurus: Venus, the ruler of your sign, loves music. Even if you’re worried that you can’t sing, turn on your favorite jingle bell songs and make your evenings bright. (Don’t pretend that you can’t carry a tune, just sing, sing, sing along.)
Gemini: Use glimmer gloss to soften your voluptuous lips and smile. It will sweeten the moment when you announce to someone that you want the receipt to return their too snug Xmas gift. Better to use your Mercurial discretion and hold back comments like “those colors suck!”
Cancer: It may be time for hot butter rum (if you’re over 21) to mull over your deep ocean of emotions. Nothing warms the frost off your sensitive nature better than reaching for a warm cup of something winter delicious or maybe a kiss.
Leo: It’s never too late to shop til you drop. Let your Sun-fantastic nature take a few minutes to relax, then think about how much money you shouldn’t spend. Don’t be too hard on yourself if (when) you decide to continue shopping. It’s the holidays.
Virgo: Never a time like now to organize your finances, and check to make sure that your spending is aligned just right with your budget. Instead of saying baa-humbug to the expenses of the holidays, focus on having fun with family and friends.
Libra: Inspiration comes to those who sing. Instead of getting lost in by-gone memories, get out a list of holiday songs, and make merry singing your favorite tunes. Now is the time to connect with your inner Venus who is begging to rock out!
Scorpio: If you’re old enough to drink, put an extra shot of Brandy in your eggnog to remove concerns about getting along with relatives coming for the holidays. In a red blink of Mars, Ol St. Nick will be here and gone, and so will your relatives.
Sagittarius: Talk yourself into an expansive mindset to take an inner journey to find undeveloped potentials for celebrating your life. If you’re worried about choices concerning being naughty or nice, just be yourself. You can’t help but be nice.
Capricorn: Is your camera ready to catch your special moments? Better check to make sure that you have everything you need to capture your future holiday memories. Don’t stress the season rush. Make the choice to enjoy the gifts in life.
Aquarius: No time like the holidays to open your heart. You can’t be “the humanitarian of the New Age”, and not share your joy. No pressure, but people are watching and waiting for the light you are known to carry to enlighten dark times.
Pisces: The two fish swimming in life’s up and down currents are known to love poetry and creative arts. This season give yourself the gift of taking time to listen to your inner muses. With ribbons, glue, sparkles, and joy, let yourself create and play!
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Aries
Open your mind and become more accepting of those who appear to be a bit more ghoulish than you prefer. You might be rewarded with some surprising changes in your alliances with family or friends. Don’t forget to ask your ancestors for guidance.
Taurus
Yes, you can protect your sensitive emotions, even in heated discussions. You may find that cobwebs of anxiety disappear when you’re willing to talk openly about issues that are most important to you, especially if you smile. Invoke an awareness of the triumphs of those who have gone before you.
Gemini
Think in terms of enjoying the unusual and you’ll arrive at a fun place for enjoying Dia De Muerta celebrations. Stay even-minded and even during the gravest of situations, you might see the phantoms of your hopes and wishes coming to life.
Cancer
Decorate your home with some bright colors to chase away spooky moods. Instead of worrying, focus on putting more life into living the good life. A nice little get away with a friend or lover is a good prescription for finding delight.
Leo
Prayers to ancestors can lead to beyond sacred moments. Possibilities are endless for conjuring engaging memories from the digging grounds of the past. A bit of playful make-up, or a “Catrina” hat can add to healing communications and forgiving the mistakes of others.
Virgo
The spirit of love lives inside you, but unrealistic romantic ideals can frightfully obstruct peace of mind. Let emotions flow harmoniously by letting go of the scepter of expectations, and viewing every moment as a miraculous “present” to enjoy.
Libra
Let ghosts from the past plant fertile seeds of optimism for the garden of your life’s growing success. Wear magical amulets and search for opportunities to attract good luck and fulfilling opportunities for fun on your evolving journey.
Scorpio
Relax your mind, breathe deeply, and make a conscious decision to have a bewitching day of wonder. When you believe in your dreams, is it easier to reach for the goals that haunt you as well as uncover treasures in unexpected places.
Sagittarius
Give yourself permission to say “No!” to revisiting painful memories of the past. Make some time to buy some chocolates or sugar skulls to sweeten your sense of dancing with the creative aliveness of everyday life. If your mood is right, light a candle to invoke the spirit of undying and ask for a message from the other side.
Capricorn
Retreating into your home to create an altar to the dead can feel safe, but sometimes it’s important to invoke smiles in the hearts of friends and family. An opportunity to sing with fearless angels is an available for all who believe in living each moment to its fullest.
Aquarius
How can you expect others to understand you if you wear a mask that covers your feelings? Now is a perfect time to say good-by to concerns about complex soul riddles and embrace the fullness of life. Ask your ancestors for their blessings. You just might win an unexpected gift for your efforts.
Pisces
It’s the perfect time to pamper your total self. Say “YES” to opportunities that inspire your song or poetry writing nature and you’ll find excuses to smile more. When you listen to the voice of love inside your heart, decision making becomes easier.
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New Moon In Libra
Aries Your card: The Emperor
New Moon turns up your charm and keeps emotional boundaries rock-n-rolling. Use your ram’s strength to resolve challenges and enjoy the moment.
Taurus Your card: The Hierophant
Being steadfast and true in your romantic pursuits can prove interesting. Your Venus ruled nature turns its focus on improving emotional situations.
Gemini Your card: The Lovers
Communications need to be grounded to keep your Mercurial nature in balance. Let “the twins” of your perception surf the ocean of emotions with trust in what tomorrow brings.
Cancer Your card: The Chariot
Look before you leap to enable your watery nature to dance wildly with a sense of security. Trust your feelings to guide you to making the right choices.
Leo Your card: The Sun
Purr-purr, play, purr-purr, play, and repeat. Times call for you to ignite the fires of passion, creativity, and enjoyment (using common sense, of course.)
Virgo Your card: The Hermit
Take time out from money-making routines and find a way to celebrate your life by having fun. Think of all the reasons why you should pamper your mind, body, and spirit.
Libra Your card: Justice
Dive, don’t walk, into the pool of healing communications. Taking time for yourself recharges your energy so you have higher energy and more focus to move toward your goals.
Scorpio Your card: Death/Rebirth
Open your third eye to find the right answers to your questions about love, emotions, and fulfillment. Be willing to walk your talk about being successful, and get busy having the best time of your life.
Sagittarius Your card: Temperance
Use your favorite oracle to divine your highest path to creating or re-creating the life you desire. Set your intentions to be grounded in practical, happy pursuits.
Capricorn Your card: The Devil/Pan
With Saturn, Capricorn’s ruling planet demanding self-respect, it’s a good time to be true to yourself. Use your strength to surf the waves of life’s ambiguities and reach for the brightest star of your desires.
Aquarius Your card: The Star
Detach from the demands of your inner critic and channel passions into creativity and good times. You can answer enigmatic questions about your future by looking into the crystal ball of your present intentions.
Pisces Your card: The Moon
The watery world of emotions can be filled with waves of confusion. Take time to find your right answers. Today’s reflections bring tomorrow’s insights on finding your best pathl.
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As the Wheel of Life turns, Sun enters the constellation of Libra. Venus, its ruler, dances in the sky opening our hearts to feel the bewitching beat of love’s silent cry to enjoy each precious moment..
Sun Sign In-Sights
Aries, the Ram March 21 to April 20
Take time to enjoy the pleasures in your life. Otherwise, the pressure to work more is in your future forecast.
Taurus, the Bull April 21 to May 20
Checking your list of goals illuminates your path to good fortune. You have many blessings yet to unfold.
Gemini, the Twins May 21 through June 21
Envision your most fantastic, huggable “You”, and go for success. Travel will happen when you’re ready.
Cancer, the Crab June 22 to July 22
Learn from past regrets. Turn worries to inspiration and you’ll see positive transformations unfold.
Leo, the Lion July 23 through Aug. 22
Enter the world of opportunities with your roaring high energy. It’s time to acknowledge your inner light of wisdom.
Virgo, the Virgin Aug. 23 through Sept. 22
The harvest of your efforts can be reaped. Tap into the love in your being to unveil the mystery of your destiny.
Libra, the Scales September 23 to October 22
Stay focused on living your life joyfully. Keep on track by balancing truth between your heart and mind.
Scorpio, the Scorpion October 23 through November 22
Don’t get stuck undervaluing your skills. Say goodbye to self-criticism and honor your special spirit.
Sagittarius, the Archer Nov. 23 through Dec. 21
Yes, you have a winning personality. Be patient. New accomplishments are on the horizon.
Capricorn, the Goat December 21 to January 20
Invite more optimism into your daily life. Less focus on worries means more time to let your light shine.
Aquarius, the Water Bearer January 21 through February 19
Your strength and skills need to work in harmony. With each step go boldly toward your greater good.
Pisces, the Fish February 20 to March 20
Your individualism and imagination are refreshing. Mix passionate desires with the spice of your creativity to win.
