Archive | May 2014

Have A Blessed Memorial Day!

Thank You For Your Service!

A deep and heart-felt Thank You to all the Men, Women and Soldier Animals of our Armed Services, living and in spirit! Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Memorial Day

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Thank You To ALL The Animal Vets

Thank You To ALL The Animal Vets

This weekend is a reminder of the sacrifices that have been made for freedom. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union Soldiers. The south too had its day of Decoration, but the date of celebration varied through out each region of the nation. Continue reading

Reflecting On Ladybugs

ladybugWhat Can Ladybugs Say

It’s spring time and that means all of nature is coming out of its long winter’s sleep. And that includes the Ladybug.

Seems like a lot of people have come across these formidable little creatures this year. I’ve received emails, messages and even one or two people in person have asked if I know what Ladybugs are trying to tell us when they come by.

According to Wikipedia:
The Ladybug is known as Coccinella magnifica
The Coccinellidae are a family of small beetles, ranging from 0.8 to 18 mm (0.0315 to 0.708 inches). They are commonly yellow, orange, or scarlet with small black spots on their wing covers, with black legs, heads and antennae. Such color patterns vary greatly, however; for example, a minority of species, such as Vibidia duodecimguttata, a twelve-spotted species, have whitish spots on a brown background. Coccinellids are found worldwide, with over 5,000 species described, more than 450 native to North America alone.

They are called Ladybirds, Ladybugs, and even Ladycrows. Continue reading

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: The Tower

The Tower

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Things are about to get real exciting. The lightening that strikes today will put an end to the past. Don’t fight it and let go of the old stuff that doesn’t have room in your future. The weeds are not only holding you down, they’re blocking out the light that needs to get through and will show you the way forward. Let it burn and be patient through the weekend as the energies around you shift. Out of the ash you will rise again, better than ever before!


Additional Insight:

Today’s events will be wonderful and exciting for those who have been working toward change. But it could be hard and difficult for those who have been fighting to keep the status quo.

The Divine Universe has a way of pushing you forward even when you’re trying hard not to go there. If you’re holding onto old stuff that has no purpose or place in your life today, expect things to change. Even if you have to be forced into it, it’s going to happen.

The only constant in the universe is that things change. Don’t be afraid of moving forward and taking the next steps. Don’t be afraid of making changes you know need to be done. You’ve seen the writing on the wall. If you haven’t made efforts to let go and move on, today and through the weekend, you’ll be pushed toward the place and direction you need to be going. If you have been making efforts to move forward, get ready; it’s finally here!
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Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: King of Wands

King of Wands

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Rule with fairness as you watch over your domain. Be calm and attentive, but don’t make decisions until you understand the entire story. There are little details hidden in the shadows that you’re going to need to be aware of. Take time to look for them and then you can make informed decisions.


Additional Insight:

It’s not a day for contracts, promises or even verbal agreements. So if you can put off decisions until tomorrow, you may want to do just that. It will give you time to read the fine print, research issues or similar agreements, and make sure you have all your bases covered.

Some hidden facts need to be uncovered before you dive into long term agreements head-long. Understand the full scope of what you’re agreeing to before you shake hands, sign your name and pop the cork to celebrate. Getting out of a contract is equally important is what you’re getting into. So you may want to make sure you have an exit strategy.

Some details may simply be obscured and uncovering them will make the picture bigger. They may not change your mind about the decision you’ll be making, but they could uncover fine print that you want removed and don’t want to agree to. Removing it now will save you a good deal of trouble later.
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Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: The Priest

The Priest

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

You are in control of your domain, so stop blaming others for things not going exactly as you wanted. You can’t hide from your responsibilities and then expect things to turn out the way you need them too. Leave the excuses behind and let healing begin. If you look into your heart, you’ll see you already knew all this. Make sure you’re giving attention to what you need to get done and do it. You’ll be ok, so don’t be afraid to make the calls, fill out the paper work or bring things to resolution.


Additional Insight:

You are the one making the choices that direct your path. Even making a choice to do nothing or leave it to someone else is your decision. If they don’t carry the ball, remember you could have been there to nudge them forward. You could have asked for it back so you could hand off the task to someone more reliable.

There are many options we’re presented with in a day. When activities must get done, it’s up to us to work on them and make sure they get done. The Priest isn’t talking about doing the dishes, mowing the lawn or running to the store for that special box of icing. Those things aren’t worth getting angry about.

He’s talking about what you hold in your heart that means the most to you. Your home, your well-being, your kids, and everyone’s safety and security. Those are the real important things you must pay attention to and watch over. Continue reading

The Faery Portal

A Simple Short Story

A dear friend of mine saw a picture yesterday that inspired her to challenge me to writing a story. I’m up for the task. This is for you Carol.

Oswald West State Park in Northern Coastal Oregon. — Candice Allen

Oswald West State Park in Northern Coastal Oregon.
— Candice Allen

The Misty Faery Portal
by Springwolf © 2014

Once upon a time, a long long time ago, a young woman was lost and walked along a barren path in the middle of a misty forest. She wasn’t lost from her home or village, but from her heart and mind.

Her spirit was broken by struggle and hardship, tragedy and sorrow. She wandered through the woods in search of something, but she did not know what it was. Only knowing that she could never find it. She always returned late each afternoon to her tiny modest shack on the edge of the forest. A simple place that she called her house. A place that was remote and far from everyone and everything.

One night she sat before the fire and tried to stay warm and dry amidst the leaky roof as a storm raged outside. She began to cry and spoke out loud, to whom she did not know.

“Please help me find my way. Help me find the home where I belong. Give me the materials to make beautiful cloths and a garden that can fill my plate at night”.  Through her tears and grumbling stomach, she sobbed as the night waned. Finally, falling asleep in the wee hours of the morning, weary and weak from exhaustion. Continue reading

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: The Moon

 

The Moon

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Let go of the melancholy shadow. Spiritual blossoms are reflecting your magikal success with brightness and blessings. All the work you’ve put into turning things around come to fruition by days end. Check on your projects as the moon rises and you’ll be able to close out items on your list that you thought would never be completed. It’s a day to be content as the moon brings light into the darkness you’ve passed through these oh so many nights.


Additional Insight:

Your magik shines most brightly at night, so it stands to reason that your plate will be filled as needed by the rise of the moon. Here on the east coast of the United States, moon rise for tonight is technically on Wednesday at 1:29am. A sign that patience is warranted for today.

Don’t let your day dreams fall into the worst scenarios or be influenced by your stress and anxiety. You’ll do nothing but create a spree of negative energy that will circle back into your life. You’ve worked to hard to change things around, keep the positive thoughts flowing forward.

Let the wolf within howl at Grandmother Moon this evening. You’ll have much to sing about and all those things you dreaded to think will not come to pass. Don’t worry about feeling foolish, focus on being optimistic and trusting in your ability to create the world you need. And remember that what you “want” isn’t always the same as what you “need”. So be open to opportunities to learn something new and share the perspectives that others have to teach you.

By daylight you’ll feel much better about the things you’ve accomplished, along with the fortitude and the strength you have shown. Never giving up faith that things have to turn around, remember you made it happen. Celebrate your ability to create through your alignment with the Divine in your life. And share these blessings with those you care about the most. The Divine Universe might just be using you as a vehicle for salvation for many who are struggling around you. It’s a good day to remember this years motto: I am at peace and live in the moment with all the prosperity and abundance I require! And so it is.

You can order a personal reading from Spring through the Services at Spring’s Haven. We offer both in-house and email/phone/Skype consultations. As a Ministerial organization, all our consultations are private and strictly confidential. You can find the Mystic Faerie Tarot on Amazon.


© Springwolfs HankoSpringwolf Reflections 2014 Motto:
I am at peace and live in the moment with all the prosperity and abundance I require!

© 2014 Springwolf, D.D., Ph.D. Springwolf Reflections / Springs Haven, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: The Emperor – Inverted

 

The Emperor - Inverted

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Don’t be afraid to spread your wings and hold onto the handle of your prize. You have the strength, knowledge and ability to lift way more than you think. No one can hold onto what you’ve earned and keep you from taking it or using it. Justice is on your side today. So don’t be sheepish when asking for your due. Be polite, but be confident and firm. Could be someone simply forgot about your agreement and they’ll appreciate the reminder.


Additional Insight:

Others may try to undermine your confidence today, but don’t let them. You’ve achieved a great goal and you’ve worked too hard to have someone else deflate your balloon. Their negative talk is based on their own internal fears and anxieties. So let them carry that burden while you spread your wings and fly.

You don’t have to be angry or upset with them. You can try to understand where they’re coming from. Perhaps they’re afraid of you leaving, while they stay behind and watch you fly off never to return. Perhaps they’re scared of you taking their place, because you have achieved more than they have. Perhaps they simply forgot what they agreed to many moons ago and need a gentle reminder that you’re owed a prize.

Whatever their reason, don’t let it hold you down from soaring. You are much stronger than you’re giving yourself credit for. You know more than you realize and you simply need to start putting all that into practice so you can prove to yourself  that you really can do this. But it’s time to put action behind your thoughts.
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Unsolicited Advice is Always Self-Serving

Feeling Put Upon

Feeling Put Upon

Why Does Advice Sometimes Backfire?

I try to spend a little time during the week reading in my favorite magazines or news stories that peak my interest. This week, I found one that hits home as it’s close to something I posted on FB a few weeks ago concerning how we sometimes make assumptions about other people’s lives.

Giving unsolicited advice is what causes problems. Advice is often preceded by a judgment or an evaluation—which is based on our interpretation of a person or situation. Although you may sincerely intend to help or assist someone, giving unsolicited advice sends a variety of underlying messages which are all based on assumptions, and which are almost always perceived as negative to the person receiving the unwanted advice. As a result, advice often comes across as judgmental, authoritative, or self-serving.

When we give unsolicited advice, the judgmental assumption is, “You can’t figure this out on your own,” or “I don’t trust you to figure it out.”
     
The authoritative assumption is, “I know better than you,” or “I know and you don’t, so I have to tell you.”
     
The self-serving assumption is, “I need to give you the benefit of my advice to validate or to prove to myself how smart I am.” or worse “I need to tell you what to do, so I can be the hero that saved you from yourself.”

As a result, your judgement manifests through your advice and is often taken as a slight or insult, causing hurt feelings within the one you’re trying to help.”

If you want to help someone you care about, simply tell them that you’re thinking of them, you’re sending thoughts and prayers; and ask if there’s anything you can do, for them to please let you know. But don’t make assumptions about what they need or want. Continue reading

On The Next Ænigma Project – Nostradamus & Automatic Writing

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The Ænigma Project – Mondays 9 PM EST

The Ænigma Project is a discussion group focused on the realm of the supernatural, paranormal and mysterious events that sometimes take place in our lives. Through multiple view points and experiences, we seek to enlighten our listeners and elucidate that which has become hidden beneath the many layers of misunderstanding and fear.

Join Paul Cagle and his co-hosts Sushi and Springwolf as we share our research, knowledge, insight and humor of the spiritual and paranormal. Be part of the Ænigmite Crew and play “Truth or Tale”, see if you can tell the stories that are real, from those that are made up. And find out what the latest strange or paranormal is being talked about for the week as we discuss the “News of the Day”.

You can join in the chat room to share your perspective or ask questions for the panel to contemplate and address. Or simply listen to the show LIVE!

You can now listen and chat on ANY page. For the web address you only need to put www.tenacityradio.com. Continue reading