Love, Life, Reiki

04/07/2025

If I re-opened booking for Reiki services, including classes, who would be interested??

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12/17/2022

As 2022 draws to a close, I have some thoughts that I would like to share about this page and the future of it (should I decide to keep it up/running):

In an era where “New Age” spirituality is dangerously close to (and in some cases fully intertwined with) some really problematic ideologies, on top of the fact that it, quite literally, capitalizes on very vulnerable people who are in desperate search of any answer or guidance to quell their pain(s), I need to be explicit in saying that I am NOT, nor is anyone, a psychic or ”mind reader.” I cannot “align” your chakras, nor can I predict your future or assure you that things will all be okay “according to a Higher plan.”

What I CAN do is use Reiki as a tool to assist you in developing the ability to create/hold space to RELAX your mind and body. The truth is that Reiki is not some mystical art, nor is it some form of divination…it is a form of progressive relaxation, and when the mind/body is relaxed it sends signals all throughout the body that trigger/enhance the body’s natural healing processes. The truth of the matter is that you don’t need a Reiki Master to perform Reiki on you, you can learn how to do it yourself very easily and apply it to your life in whatever form makes the most sense to you.

What I CAN do is use Tarot cards as a tool to assist you in the process of learning how to make meaning of your circumstances, or to help you develop an understanding of the mental/emotional/psychological mechanisms that are impacting your ability to successfully navigate your circumstances, but in all instances the driving force is YOU. You don’t need to pay a “psychic” or a medium to read cards for you…because the reality is they are just reading your nonverbal cues and asking leading questions that make it seem like the know things that they “couldn’t possibly know.”

If payment is part of a transaction moving forward, understand that it is merely as a courtesy for the time spent facilitating whatever process, and that it is not something being done TO or FOR you, but rather WITH you, and to the end of you learning how to do it yourself.

We need to start weeding out the toxicity and predation that is running rampant in the “Spiritual” community, and it starts by understanding what is *actually* happening when we engage with these rituals/practices/etc.

11/15/2022

PsychoTarot Reading for November 15th, 2022
Today affords you the opportunity to observe tangible progress you have made towards established goals. The key word for today is “perspective,” as “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
In today’s capitalistic hellscape, we often feel discouraged, frustrated, and defeated when we cannot achieve our goals as quickly has we have been conditioned to believe we should in order to be deemed “worthy.” Whether it is fitness goals, financial goals, professional goals, or academic goals, we feel like if we don’t accomplish it fast enough then we must not be “cut out” for it.
The Three of Pentacles reminds us of three things:
1. We must pour a solid foundation upon which to build everything that follows.
2. Sometimes we have to build things piece by piece at the pace most reasonable/realistic for us.
3. We need to collaborate and partner with others to build something that will LAST.
Two steps forward and one step back still amounts to a step forward, and THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS. Take time today to appreciate your efforts, and to remind yourself that you do not have to build everything by yourself. Teamwork will make the dream work!

11/14/2022

November 14th, 2022
Today affords you the opportunity to analyze your relationship with self-indulgence, including the limitations (or lack thereof) you impose on your ability to let loose and have fun.
For some of you, excessive self-indulgence, and by extension lack of emotional and behavioral regulation, has reached a point where it causes significant impairments to your social/professional/personal functioning. If this describes you, it is worth asking yourself what purpose (conscious or unconscious) these self-indulgences are fulfilling. Often these behavioral issues stem from early childhood trauma, when we are left to our own devices if we are to meet our needs/cope through our distress. Other times, these indulgences act as a form of self-medication, or a way to numb ourselves to our circumstances so that we can survive another day.
For some of you, the complete absence of self-indulgences delivers a similar message, that is: you have compensated for neglected, under-nourished emotional needs by developing a sense of hyper-responsibility and insistence on self-reliance. Instead of opting for an “escape,” you double down on learning how to do everything yourself, stick to the rules, and do not give yourself opportunities for rest, relaxation, and fun. For these folks, they may feel that they had to “grow up fast” because that is what was necessary to survive. Whether they were parentified and charged with raising siblings, or whether they simply had to learn how to do things on their own, they have a hard time coloring outside the lines.
Whether you have to dial it back or turn it up a notch, pay special attention to what role indulgences (or lack thereof) play in your emotional/psychological wellbeing today.

11/12/2022

It has been quite some time since I did a ”Card of the Day” reading, and there are a few reasons for this, not the least of which is I felt that nobody really saw/engaged with the posts. That being said, I want to start reconnecting with this page and making it a space where I can share my perspectives more freely, etc.

Card of the Day for Saturday, November 12th 2022:

X of Wands, aka, “You’re Doin’ Too Much…”

Despite what society has conditioned you to believe, there is no ”special reward” for biting off more than you can chew where responsibilities are concerned. It may be true that “if you want something done right, you need to do it yourself;” however, not everything needs to be done “right” in order for it to be good enough.

Often times we take on excess responsibilities as the byproduct of childhood trauma, because we got the care and attention we needed when we were “good” and performed well. Well, you aren’t a child anymore, and you don’t need others to validate you and offer you conditional love/attention. What is more important in your adult life is learning how to love YOURSELF by nurturing your own wants/needs/etc.

If you needed someone to say it out loud for you, here it is: “REST!” Today is a day to take a step back and allow others to fail and succeed by their own efforts. If things don’t go perfectly, so what. Life will absolutely go on.

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10/29/2022

If I offered a donation-based Reiki I certification class, who would be interested? I want to get classes going!

10/29/2022

Roll Call: Who still sees these posts?

08/31/2022

Today marked an incredibly important, exciting milestone: my first official Reiki for Mental Health Professionals certification training!
These four lovely professionals are now Shoden Level Practitioners who are equipped to integrate this adaptable modality into their various behavioral health programs, thereby making it more accessible to members of society's most vulnerable populations.
I have been building towards this specific goal for 6 years now, and the time finally came to make it into a reality. I am so honored to have been given the opportunity to initiate this program, and I hope to expand and grow from here!

04/18/2022

**FULL MOON SHADOW WORK READING**

The Devil XV (Reversed)
Over the past few days, even in the midst of all of the various converging celebratory gatherings/rituals, the intense surge of energy brought upon by the Full Moon in Libra has washed over you. At first it may have been frightening or unsettling, but as it progressed you have likely realized it is here to embolden you, not subdue or subvert you.
The Devil in its reversed position is a sign of a BREAKTHROUGH, an indication that it is time to step up, take control, and exert dominance where such actions are needed/appropriate. If you feel in any way trapped and/or suffocated, you are also beginning to notice how you have been acting as judge, jury, and executioner of yourself. Sometimes we are true victims of circumstance, and other times we suppress the idea that we alone can set ourselves free.
Now is the time to quit whining, to put to rest the victim mentality that you have been using as an excuse not to leave the people/places/things that have been holding your growth back. The harsh, yet beautiful truth is that no one but you can save you from yourself.
Now get out there, and do what needs to be done!

04/07/2022

**SHADOW WORK READING**
Energy (VII of Wands Reversed): More than ususal, you feel like everyone has been treating you like a doormat, pushover, etc. People mistake your kindness for weakness and continue to push your limits and you are fastly approaching a breaking point. You may be resisting standing up for yourself thinking it will leave you alone and unprotected, but you also know that this is a lie you tell yourself out of fear.
Advice (King of Wands): Take action! As the saying goes, "It is better to act decisively and apologize for it later than to seek approval and risk objection." Don't shy away from challenges or confrontation. Know your worth and express yourself authentically and unapologetically. You may make people unhappy or disappointed, but SO WHAT? You will find people will respect you more when you act from the heart in this way.

04/02/2022

**ARIES NEW MOON**
ENERGY (IX of Cups): As with any New Moon, the Universe is presenting us with a prime opportunity to make our wildest dreams come true. Aries is a sign that brings out lucky, adventurous energy, and this New Moon in Aries is an incredible moment to channel those aspects into making things HAPPEN! Take some time today to sit and visualize something you want for yourself.. and I mean YOURSELF! ARIES can be a bit of a a selfish sign, but selfishness isn't as bad of a thing as people make it out to be!
ADVICE (Page of Cups): Set aside time and space to connect with your CREATIVE self! We have an awful habit of dwelling on the seriousness of life, so much so that we forget to be playful or imaginative. If you are feeling stifled, stagnant, or otherwise unhappy, then take this as your sign to DO SOMETHING FUN! Imagination is a powerful tool that is anything but frivolous!
DM for pricing and booking of your own personally channeled messages or Reiki healing sessions with me today!

03/03/2022

**NEW MOON IN PISCES**

Pisces is a mutable (read flexible) water sign that is ruled by the planet Neptune. Pisces is a sign that is characterized by vulnerability, sensitivity, spirituality, insecurity, mystery, and imagination

This New Moon in Pisces is a call to reconnect with these aspects of yourself, to remember that there are aspects of your being that do not revolve around “adulting,” and that there is tremendous value in creating space for you to flex those (perhaps) long forgotten imagination muscles.

The World is part of the Major Arcana, and the Major Arcana signifies (you guessed it) major life transformations, transitions, and changes. It’s main message is this: You ARE enough. In a society that bases value on what you “do” or how much money you make, it is important to remember that, just by virtue of existing, of living to fight another day, you are enough.

There is so much hate, conflict, and division in our world, and it only seems to grow with each passing day. As difficult as it may be in these moments, allow yourself the space to indulge your spiritual, creative, and sensitive sides. Reconnect with those parts of yourself that we share collectively as a species, and remember that, whether we are ready to acknowledge it or not, we ARE one.