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Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Death

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

The end of a chapter in your life is closing. Don’t be so afraid of the changes that you make it a long drawn out death. Let it go in peace and be open to the new possibilities. Better things are arriving and you want to be ready and open for them to begin. Don’t fear the future, you’re being guided to where you need to be and where you are needed.

Additional Insight:

Sometimes we get so comfortable in our surroundings that we fall into a chasm of “the evil you know is better than the evil you don’t”. The problem with this thinking is that we create a hole of stagnation. We become resolved to the woes around us because we understand them. The path before us is clouded, we can’t see it clearly because we allow fear to blind our view. We allow our trepidation to create scenarios of probability that do our path a disservice and derail our journey.

Instead, we need to let go of fear all together and allow the Divine course of creation guide us to where we need to be. For the betterment of self and spirit. This is a road you have created and you have put energy into. So don’t spend time fearing the changes that must take place in order to get there. Be open to the little messages that fall around you during the day. See the insights of the synchronicity between events and you will find insight into the happenings that are manifesting before you.

The opportunities and possibilities are helping to take you not only to where you need to be, but where others need you to be for them. People who you don’t even know yet are longing for your wisdom, insight and energy to cross their path and enlighten their world. As others bring lessons to you, you also bring lessons to others. Our worlds are interconnected and touch each other at every turn. The Butterfly effect can manifest from one year to the next, or even one lifetime to another lifetime in the future.

Allow the synchronicity of life to unfold, take note of its messages and help guide your action down the path you need. If we can change the way we view probability we’ll conclude that humans actually excel at detecting the singularity of an event. We discover our true course and welcome it with excitement.

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Eight of Cups – Inverted

Feb4

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Look through the veil of fantasy and bring your attention back to reality. Living too high in the clouds can cloud your view and your judgement. Stop avoiding the cups around you and focus on filling them. They’re only empty because you choose to them that way.

Additional Insight:

Stop looking at the cups around you as upside down and drained of their contents. Turn your perspective around and view them as vessels ready to be filled and celebrated. The fanciest of restaurants set the table with cups upside down. They’re only turned over when someone is ready to use them.

You keep focusing on what you don’t have, or what you’ve lost; instead of what you have opportunity for. Don’t focus on what you didn’t need. focus on what you have before you to achieve. You can do this by getting your mind out of the fantasies of what if, or maybe I should have, if only I could have…Stop it!

Allow your cups to be an elegant tea/coffee set waiting for you to arrive at the table and celebrate as they are filled with success and happiness. Ground your energy with a little meditation and see yourself in perfect balance between the endless supply of energy within the core of Mother Earth (see it as a pure yellow crystalline light). And then view your self connected to the endless power of the Divine Universal creation(see this as a pure white crystalline light).

Bring these balancing energies within the center of your being. See them co-exist together as separate but equal energies swirling within your being and ready to be put to work through your actions. You can do this; because you are One with the Divine force in your life. Simply make it happen and create your dreams here on earth, in this time and space.

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Knight of Cups

Feb1

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

The honored warrior doesn’t start the fight, but they do defend the innocent. You don’t have to lash out at others who aren’t part of the battle. Your anger and emotions need to be controlled and directed toward the just cause. Taking on everything that lies before you will deplete your forces, affect those who have no weapon on the battlefield and could cause more harm than good. No one said you have to be a punching bag. But make sure you know who your enemy is and direct your actions and words accordingly.

Additional Insight:

As much as we’d like to change the world and create peace between all people, that sadly isn’t going to happen over night. Even in our own little part of the world, we will cross paths with people who don’t like us. You can’t please everyone, you can’t make everyone like you and you can’t give up control of your own life to others who would want to control all things around them. It’s simply not realistic.

But you must be cautious of how you release your anger and frustration. Stomping through the house, taking your anger out on others around will not win you friends nor will it keep your allies by your side. Others don’t like being a punching bag either.

You may need to find some other way to release your anger and frustration. Go for a long walk, find a gym and punch a bag of sand, cut firewood or take your aggression out on some other inanimate object. But don’t use your words or actions against those who love you. You may push them away and create additional hurt and anger in your life.

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Two of Cups – Inverted

Jan31

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Too little to late doesn’t solve the overall issue. Beneath the gesture of appeasement is a measure of disrespect that got you to this point to begin with. It’s great when someone says they care about you, or they love you; but if the actions aren’t there to back it up is it really what they claim it to be? Be cautious of what you say, if your actions aren’t there to back it up. You may lose more than a few moments of your time or a measure of frustration.

Additional Insight:

If someone has been backing you and supporting you out of love and affection, it’s a physical expression of the respect they have for you. If you don’t return those gifts with actions and only use words to show your gratitude, you may find the respect you once had diminishing.

Your actions to ‘make up for it’ might resolve this event. But over time, the pattern might build into a situation of ‘too little, to late’. Those that support you want to feel supported in return. Listen and actually hear what’s being said.

In order to conquer the challenges in life, face and fight them together as a united front. That means no one person has all the answers or the right ideas. Work together, listen to each other and share ideas and efforts to resolve the issue. Open communication and truly “listen” and “hear” what’s being shared. United you will stand against all fronts and overcome anything put before you.

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: The Priestess

Jan30

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Be in control of your own life. Raise your conscious view into the spiritual super consciousness and discover what lies before you with clarity and foresight. You have the ability to see what’s coming and understand the why behind the event(s). Doing this provides you the insight to alter what needs to be corrected or empower what needs to be strengthened to create a positive outcome.

Additional Insight:

One of my favorite cards to draw. The Priestess reminds us that our spiritual leadership isn’t something we set aside during the week and only bring out on weekends, at ritual or during ceremonies to celebrate our faith. But rather that she’s always needed to bring about the complete balance and cycle of Mind/Body/Spirit.

It seems this week and last, our messages have been a lot about how we think affecting how we live. The Mind directs the physical action of the body. These are our choices, our words and our actions that are put into physical manifestation.

The Priestess reminds us that our Higher Spiritual Consciousness directs the Mind. The hierarchy is not separate, one above the other. But rather a balanced circle that creates a dependence of one to the other and back again. The Spiritual Consciousness helps direct the Mind to positive thought and choice which in turn directs the physical Body into action, which in turn creates the energy the Spiritual Consciousness can see, understand and work with. This is the circle of all things in nature. It can move us forward, backward or it can leave us spinning our wheels and not moving at all.

We need all three aspects of self in place to walk the path of positive empowerment and action to move forward, complete our mission and learn our lessons. This is the nature of Spiritual Enlightenment. Don’t spin your wheels and get stuck in the mud. Don’t spin your wheels and end up moving backward. Instead listen to your higher Spiritual Consciousness and gain insight and direction to get the wheels moving forward in a positive creative flow.

Check out Today’ Reflection inspired by this message:
The Importance of Mind/Body/Spirit Thinking – How To Develop Your Spiritual Consciousness Connection

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Eight of Cups – Inverted

Jan29

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Fan the blossoms of success and allow healing from the past to continue. Pay attention to the world around you today. Take note that even though things are upside down, your blessings are not falling out of your baskets. Trust in the flow of spirit. Let go and Let the Divine in your life work miracles. By holding on in fear, you are holding back the future you seek. LET GO!

Additional Insight:

The theme this week seems to be appreciating what you already have in your life, but undervalue its blessings. Material things are “nice to have”. Financial security is “good t have”. But the real blessings in life are not these tangible things. The cups represent all these things through their message of emotions, happiness and abundance.

Abundance however is not secluded to financial or material things. The real blessings are friendships, love and the appreciation of others in your life. No one is an island. No one can get through this life without some kind of interaction with another human being.

“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.” The Dalai Lama.

When you under appreciate those relationships you have in your life, you are chipping away at the positive energy they bring. Little by little you break down the solid rock and leave nothing but rubble in its place. Take note of the real important things you have around you. Acknowledge their positive influences in your life. Make sure they know you appreciate them and you’re glad to have them with you in times of challenge. Express your positive appreciation and you’ll build on the solid foundation of the rock and begin to reach the stars.

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Something for Couples/Families to think about:
In times of stress and anxiety it’s easy to get angry and look for blame. Many couples blame each other for their hardships or financial woes. This blame game is the first sign that a relationship is in trouble and headed to break up.

Instead of pointing fingers, try joining forces and working together to beat back the world that’s closing in. Me against you weakens both sides. Us against them strengths the forces. Hardships should bring you closer to those who truly mean something in your life. Not tear you apart.

Instead of yelling at her/him for not doing enough, or yelling at her/him for not be responsible enough; try holding each other, cry on each others shoulder, speak your fears and frustrations about how you feel. Choose your words carefully and take responsibility for your own feelings. Don’t say “You make me feel like” – no one makes you feel anything. You make that choice all on your own. You choose your responses, others don’t choose them for you. Don’t start any sentence with “You” and especially not “You did” or “You didn’t”.

“I feel like” – three of the most powerful words between partners. Right next to “I love you”. When was the last time you said that..and really meant it? When was the last time you looked in the mirror and said it to yourself? And really meant it.

Going through hardships is the most important time to expand your communication, not stunt it. Take sometime to think about how you communicate and perhaps alter your methods as needed.

The Art Of Communication – How We Listen & Hear
The Art Of Communication – II – Expectations & Assumptions

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: The Priest – Inverted

Jan28

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

You can climb the mountain and see nothing but the struggle. Or you can climb the mountain and take time to see the beautiful vistas. Everything happens for a reason, even if we don’t see what the reason is. But your perspective determines how easy or hard the path you tread will be.

Additional Insight:

Often times we find it hard to get over the mountain, or the obstacles in our life, because we’re too busy looking back at where we’ve come from and not where we are. We fear the next step, because we don’t know if the rock we grab hold of will crumble or support our climb.

There is a great deal beneath the mountain. Like a giant iceberg there is much that has gone into holding it up. But the roots that run deep can be sources of happiness that feed our path forward. Or we can allow them to be sources of anger and frustration that hold us back from moving up.

Change your thoughts. Stop and take in the beautiful views. Even in the worst of situations, there’s always something to smile about or appreciate. A delicate flower growing between the barren rocks. A small butterfly that wonders what you’re doing. The sure footedness of the salamander quickly running between the branches on the ground. Even the helping hand you hold out to those around you can bring beauty into your life. What you give out to others in selfless acts will brighten their day, and yours as well.

You can conquer the mountain top and take a little time to appreciate the little things you see. All you need to do…is believe in yourself.

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Knave of Cups

Jan25

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Sit pretty and smile. Someone special is watching you. Your beauty comes from within and it shines through your actions, words and deeds. If others can see that within you, why can’t you see it too? Stop the negative talk and put the insulting recording on delete! You don’t need to hear it and it isn’t true anyway. Time to start loving who you are, inside and out!!

Additional Insight:

Too often we take in the words of fear, hate and jealousy that others throw our way and keep the recording in our head. We allow it to play over and over again, until little by little we start believing what the words say.

It’s one thing to be dissatisfied with certain aspects of self. But you have the ability to change things you don’t feel comfortable with, into something you have pride in. Whither it’s your body shape, the condition of your skin, or the constant anger you have through out your day. These things you control and can improve until you are happy and confident.

It’s another to take in the negative insults and attacks from others who are simply trying to degrade or demean you, simply because they don’t like who they are inside. Their barrage of insults is an attempt to knock you down so they can feel better about who they are. For you are a constant reminder of what they are not.

Set their baggage down. It’s not yours and you have no reason to carry it any longer. Let them know you’re giving their hate and insults back, because it’s not your truth and you’re not carrying it for them any more. Then walk away.

Show some love and compassion for yourself. You deserve it! Define who you are and who you want to be, then go out and be that person. Look in the mirror and see the beautiful person you are. Walk with confidence, not over ego. Look at other with compassion and acceptance, not with disdain or disapproval. Be kind and loving to others who are carrying baggage they don’t need. Because that’s what you wish others would do for you. Sit pretty and be open to the compliments and attention that come your way because of who you are, mind/body/spirit. You can do it! …It’s never to late!

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Temperance – Inverted

Jan24

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Be cautious not to get drunk in the overwhelming emotions of the moment. You have done much to change your path toward a positive direction. If you release the anger and let it all flow freely; you’re liable to undo all that has been accomplished.

Additional Insight:

Don’t allow others to bait you into a fight or argument. Don’t allow the stress of the day, or issues to overwhelm you. You’re better than that and you are the one who is in control of your future. If you give in, you turn that control over to the one who is attacking you. And that’s exactly what they want you to do. Be very careful you don’t help them manipulate you into what they want, and what’s not good for you.

Allow yourself to float with the flow and guide your way through the rapids. Those trying to fight the tide will only end up tired and can’t see the dangers that wait ahead. But if you can ride it out and avoid the obstacles before you, you’ll be able to avoid what may lay ahead and advert the dangers.

In my path a clear brilliant yellow is the sign of success. Heeding the message of temperance will allow you to heal old wounds and catch the flow of success no matter where it comes from. Managing your emotions and not giving into them allows you to think things through and react with a measured response.

Believe in yourself, especially now and especially when no one else does. Your ability to balance and connect mind/body/spirit will provide you with the energy to continue your desired path regardless of where others try to push you. It gives you insight behind the real actions at hand, where you can see the ulterior motives. I raises your view above the fray where you can see the whole picture and not just to the next turn in the bend.

Align your energies today and keep control of your reactions and actions. Turn the tables and walk your talk when confrontation arises. Do this and you will be the one who wins the battle today.

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Knight of Swords

Jan23

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Stake your ground and don’t let others push you away from what you’ve already achieved. You can stand up for yourself without being aggressive or physical. Ignoring the fight will not make it go away and in some cases it could make it worse. Have enough compassion and respect for yourself to defend what you’ve worked to achieve.

Additional Insight:

It’s one thing to be a pacifist and work for peace. It’s another to allow another to bully you and not defend yourself against their continual attacks. You can block their slaps or punches without throwing a punch back. Being a pacifist doesn’t mean disrespecting yourself so much that you allow your physical body to be harmed. No Bullies Allowed Here!

That’s true even if the attacks are mental or emotional. At home, school or in business there will always be someone who tries to bully their way into power or into power over you. They want something, or everything for nothing. You have the choice to respect yourself enough to defend who you are and what you have worked so hard to accomplish. Use your fear or trepidation as an energy source to stand up and yell “enough”.

Take a moment to align your energy with the Divine protection in your life and strengthen your resolve to innovate, adapt and overcome. Your adversary can’t do that, because they come at you from a place of darkness where they cannot see through their own fears. Your peaceful actions and show of strength will gain you respect and acknowledgement. And you might even become an inspiration to those around you who need an example of goodness in their own lives.

Heroes aren’t the people who are brave and have no fear or don’t consider the consequences of their actions. They are people who stand up for others, regardless of their own overwhelming fear. Be the hero you need for yourself today! You are so much stronger than you think you are. Because you have already endured so much and over come some of the greatest obstacles that have ever crossed your path.

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

"Believe In Yourself, Even When No One Else Does."
~ Harvey McKay ~
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“Take a chance on faith. Not religion, but faith.
Not hope, but faith.
I don’t believe in hope. Hope is a beggar.
Hope walks through the fire and Faith leaps over it.”
~ Jim Carrey ☆ 2014
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“I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more, no less. And I am one of the seven billion human being. Basically we are the same… your emotion, my emotion, your mind, my mind.., same physical. So I always look [at it] that way. We are the same.”
~ Dalai Lama 2012 ~
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"Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”
~ Bruce Lee 1971