Tarot Strategies for Life Change

Life change, Pluto, Caregiving

Change is funny. 

I mean the kind of change that occurs when people undergo a mental or an emotional shift. 

People, especially if they are at all like me, do not embrace change easily... regardless of what we say. 

In my experience, deep change, the kind that results in wisdom and compassion... the kind associated with the transits of Pluto, seems to occur when my back is against the wall and I have surrender to the inevitable.

Here is another example was caring for my father in his last days. 

We had shared the same house. Little by little I fell into the role of primary caregiver as he became more frail. I struggled to hold on to the life that I had. But as I took over more and more of the day-to-day and he needed more care and supervision, I had less and less energy and time to devote to my own needs.

Finally I just had to let go. I realized we were at a point that I had to put my focus front and center to caring for him. 

Once I made that decision to surrender, the entire energy shifted. The day-to-day was still very difficult, but we were blessed by a kind of grace. 

As for my father, he fought death, the ultimate change, tooth and nail to the bitter end. But after being in pain, he let go, he relaxed... and crossed over. And as his spirit was released from his body, his pain disappeared along with his infirmities. And he was filled with joy and love.

Honor Your Body, Honor Your Spirit

Some of us who are spiritual seekers dwell on the otherworldly. But if you are here reading this blog post, you, like me, are firmly planted on the Earth plane. And that means we have to take care of all of the physical requirements our bodies require. 

So if you want to honor your spirit, an excellent way to begin is to honor your physical body. 

I was thinking about that when I was completing my daily walk. There is an abundance of literature exhorting us to exercise regularly. That spending as little as 30 minutes a day in a brisk walk 4 or 5 times a week can have a huge impact in preventing the onsite of diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. 

And since I am not getting any younger, and walking 30 minutes a day isn't going to kill me, I decided to give the regimen a try. 

At times, it is difficult to squeeze 30 minutes out of the daylight hours, but I've come to look forward these daily walks. 

Normally I walk late in the afternoon or early evening, but knowing that rain was coming, I decided to get my walk out of the way in the morning.

Aside from the timing, today's walk was like many others. It gives me a chance to explore the neighborhood. You see many more things on foot than you do from the windshield of a car, especially when you are driving.

So, I noticed the sign on the window of a local thrift shop saying that they will come to pick up donated items--an increasingly rare service in these parts. And I watch the progress of the new Walgreen's that is being built.

I observe the landscaping and the flowers of my neighbors whose houses are built similar to mine. I see neighbors with their kids on their stoops and patios. And I watch out for kids who ride their bikes on sidewalks designed for pedestrians.

This downtime, so to speak, is also a time to allow thoughts percolate. I let my mind wander, unforced. Often a stray thought comes up which contains the seeds to the solution of a problem.

And when I return, I feel more energetic, balanced, and connected. 

Life Change, Job Change, Bank Vaults and Timing

Life change is a funny thing. 

You can feel the necessity to change and then you feel resistance. When the change is large the obstacles can seem insurmountable. 

I remember being in my late 20's working at a job that I hated. It didn't start out that way. For the first few years I worked at the company, the management was enlightened and it was an oasis for a young woman trying to build a career in a predominantly male industry. 

But then, for a variety of reasons, there was a turnover in management and the new management made life very unpleasant. This period coincided with a retrenchment in the industry so few jobs were available. Not having other employable skills at the time, I felt trapped. 

Finally I began to investigate other fields and so began my three month odyssey in real estate sales. That's another story.

In my spiritual development circle, I kept receiving messages that my guides were working on getting me out. It was happening, but not yet down in the Earth plane. Just chill, they said. It will happen for you when the time is right.

Think of a bank vault. When the vault is locked, its heavy doors will keep anyone out that didn't have powerful explosives. But at the time when the vault is programmed to open, you can open its heavy doors with your pinky finger. 

So I whined and waited.

Then one day there was a call from a headhunter. It led to a phone interview, then a face-to-face interview, then a job in another state that was a big step up from the one I had.

And, it, too, ran its course.

Meditation and Its Role in Psychic Development and Mediumship

Do you want to open up your intuitive and psychic abilities and connect with spirit? Nearly every teacher of psychic development will advise you to set up a regular meditation practice. 

In order to connect with spirit you have to raise your vibration and become a clear channel. Mediation over a sustained period of time will help you do that.

First, set aside a regular time every day to meditate. If you can only muster 20 minutes, that will do. There are various techniques and various preferences. It's best to be seated in a comfortable position with your back supported and upright. But your eyes can be open or shut. You can choose to listen to music, a guided meditation tape, or enjoy silence. You can focus on an object such as a burning candle, a favorite Tarot card, a crystal. You can choose to burn incense if you like. 

But, what these teachers will tell you, is that a regular meditation practice, silences the mind and allows you to focus on the stillness within so you can hear the quiet voice of spirit.

If possible, it is good to meditate at the same time every day. Setting aside a special time for mediation ties it into your routine and sends a signal to spirit that you are open to receiving. You will also learn that you are not the endless mind chatter that you will hear when you do try to still yourself.

When you do hear mind chatter, don't let it bother you. Just gently brush it away and go back to meditating.

Some teachers will advise you to follow the rhythm of your breathing. Breathing is a natural function and the very essence of life. By focusing on your breaths, you are grounding yourself and demonstrating to yourself in a concrete way, that the essence of you are much more than your random thoughts.

This explains a lot.

We are spiritual beings having a human experience.--Theo