Your Daily Influences
January 25, 2016 

Four of Wands
Work will be well done. Peace and harmony will be realized.

Raidho
There may be delays in reaching your goals. You may become disassociated from those around you. Try to keep your lines of communication open.

The Grotesque Figure
Nature’s evil spirits have focused their attention upon this period. They take from you happiness and in return frustrate you with moments of poor health.

Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.

Your Past, Present & Future Reading

The three Animal Spirits in this reading represent your past, present and future situations. Your Past Animal Spirit represents an influence that still has considerable sway over your present situation. Your Present influence indicates a force that has powerful effect on your current situation. Your future card represents an influence that will come into effect sometime in the future.

That Which is Behind You

Skunk
Phew! Everyone knows Skunk’s power—that’s why people (and other animals) get out of his way! If you’re lacking self-esteem, Skunk is there to help. You are worthy of a happy life—and if someone is making you miserable, look to Skunk as a confidence builder. Remember, though, Skunk doesn’t have to spray to be powerful—his reputation precedes him! And, like Skunk, you don’t need to spray either-but you do need to stand your ground calmly, and with Skunk’s confidence.

Your Current Place

Bat
Bat’s internal radar is exceptionally attuned—is yours? Because Bat medicine is the medicine of transformation, he is asking you to re-examine your life to determine (using all of your senses) what is worth keeping and what needs to be discarded. For every death there is a rebirth and Bat is here to help you decide what goes and what stays

That Which is before You

Buffalo
Buffalo has come snorting into your life today to bring a message of great hope. Buffalo sacrificed every part of his physical body to support those who hunted him—but he also gave his spirit. And, it’s that spirit of hope, abundance, and a bright future that he brings to you today. If you are experiencing a troubled journey, help is here.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Believer

The Believer represents Faith and the realization that you have an important place in the workings of the Universe. Although The Believer may not always understand why things are the way they are, they none-the-less feel an underlying cosmic rhythm which is moving events in a direction that is good. The Believer rejoices in their celestial role, because they realize their life has purpose on a grand scale.

As a daily card, The Believer denotes a time when you will benefit by embracing and exploring your place in the Universe. The Believer confirms that you have inherent value far beyond our secular existence; that you are an important part of the both the grandeur and the mystery of our Cosmos.

Witches Rune for the Day

The Blank Rune

Meaning: This is a rune of difficulty and negative influences will rule your life for a time, but as all difficulties are a learning experience it will lead to improved personal perspective and progress on your life’s path. Always consult the surrounding runes with this stone. If it lies with a positive stone, it indicates that the pain of this experience will lead to a beneficial change in circumstances

The Career Mirror

This is a six Rune cast used to aid in making business and career decisions.

Your Current Position
Hagalaz

Hagalaz is the hail Rune. It denotes chaos, destruction and disruption on a primal level. You may experience delays in moving toward your goals.

The Challenges Before You
Ansuz

Ansuz represents mankind’s spiritual connection to God and the universe. It is often referred to as the “God Rune.” This Rune embodies reason, truth and justice. It denotes the coming of knowledge and true counsel from a higher authority.

Your Strengths
Mannaz

Now is the time for you to explore your inner self and those of others. Your intelligence and creativity are very well honed at the moment. Cooperation from and with others should be very easy to attain.

Past Related Influences
Gebo

Gebo represents the coming of gifts and favors. While each are usually positive events, they often carry obligations with them. Gebo often represents strong bonds such as deep friendships and marriage.

Future Related Influences
Elhaz

Watch for hidden traps. Look for holes in your defenses and fill them.

The Outcome
Tiwaz

Tiwaz is the Warrior Rune. It represents pure, masculine power and the ability to successfully fight to meet your goals. However, you must be careful that costs of attaining your goals overshadow their values.

Your Rune For Today
Hagalaz

Hagalaz is the hail Rune. It denotes chaos, destruction and disruption on a primal level. You may experience delays in moving toward your goals.

Additional information about the Rune, Hagalaz

hagalaz : hail

Phonetic equivalent: h

DIVINATORY MEANINGS: sudden loss, ordeal, destruction, disaster, clearance, testing, karmic lesson, drastic change.

MAGICAL USES: removing unwanted influences, breaking destructive patterns

ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES: Ragnarok, Loki, Frost Giants

ANALYSIS: The idea of the destruction of the old being necessary to the growth of the new, as contained in the Norse myth of Ragnarok, is essential to our understanding of this rune. Interestingly enough, hagalaz lies between sowulo (fire) and isa (ice), reminding us of the Norse creation myth and the creative potential that lies between these two opposites, even though their meeting may seem first to be destructive. Like the Tower in the Tarot, hagalaz is only a negative rune if we choose to view it in that way, and refuse to learn its lessons. Appearing as it does at the beginning of the second aett, it marks both a beginning and an end, and knocks us out of the safety and complacency of wunjo. It represents what a friend of mine used to refer to as the ‘flying ladle Fates, syndrome’ – that whenever things appear to be going too well, you can expect a good, healthy whack in the head from the Fates, just to make sure you’re paying attention.

These sorts of ‘wake-up calls’ from the Gods will happen frequently throughout a person’s life, but are often misinterpreted as divine punishment for some imagined wrong when in fact they are merely a way of drawing your attention to a recurrent pattern in your life. Unfortunately, these types of events have a tendency to repeat themselves with greater and greater severity until the lesson is learned and the pattern is broken. For example, someone who needs to break their dependency on a certain type of person will find themselves in relationships with such people over and over again with more and more disastrous results until they recognize the pattern as emanating from themselves and break it willingly.

Source:
The Runic Journey (PDF)

Author: Jennifer Smith

Get A Jump On Tomorrow….

Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, January 26th

Aries

You are approaching work and routine with a little more excitement than usual now, dear Aries, and this is set to increase going forward. While there is some tendency to have your head in the clouds midday, you’re mostly focused on making improvements and getting chores out of the way. You may still need to get over a communication hump or two, but you’re feeling some forward movement and this fuels your fire. You could be excited about a work or research task, perhaps finding it gently challenging and compelling.

Taurus

Some of the happiest people are sociable but perfectly content to entertain themselves if need be, dear Taurus, and today, it would be especially helpful if you are one of those people! You are in the mood for some fun and creative expression, but friends or networks may be a little hard to reach or unreliable now. If you can do something you enjoy, regardless of whether you’re able to share it with others, then you can go far now. Satisfaction comes from within, and if others can’t be counted on right now, this shouldn’t impact your life too greatly. There can be nice rapport and good timing with a partner later today, however. Emotions and actions tend to work in harmony, which creates the perfect atmosphere for getting along.

Gemini

There is a lot going on behind the scenes and on an emotional level right now, dear Gemini. You can benefit from tuning out distractions and finding some time for yourself. You are finding comfort in familiar settings, and it can be a good time for home and family matters. Take any opportunity to recharge emotionally, and if you can benefit from organizing your home or workspace, then this can be an energizing time to do so, as some form of manual work allows you to think as you get things done. As your connection to others, your work, and stores of motivation strengthens, you can be far more effective. You are looking forward now more than you have been in some time. Take things slowly and enjoy the moment.

Cancer

This should be a decent day for you on social and communicative levels, dear Cancer. With Mercury’s direct motion, you’re feeling a little less sluggish, but it’s still not a time for full speed ahead action. Pace yourself. You might be confidently reaching out to others in creative, compassionate, and affectionate ways. While the day is likely to be busy, it’s likely to be a peaceful state of busy. You are drawn to interesting and smart people today, and they to you, as you are inclined to help solve others’ problems as well.

Leo

Your mind may wander today, dear Leo, but it may very well take you to all the right places. Money and business sense is good, particularly if you avoid glossing over problem areas. While there can be sensitivity or illusions when it comes to money, possessions, and your own value system, you can also come up with imaginative ideas now. Tune in to your intuition when it comes to finding ways to properly using your resources. Select activities today that keep you grounded. Energies are stable, but the day doesn’t lack imagination.

Virgo

More and more as you move forward, you’ll feel that the world is speaking your language, dear Virgo, after an extended period when the opposite seemed true much of the time. There can be fresh energy with studies, projects, and mental interests. There can be building enthusiasm and enjoyment of the challenges of learning something new. Your own unique ideas and perspective may be utilized and appreciated by others. The Moon is in your sign all day and with its harmonious aspect to Mars, the desire to act on your feelings is stronger than usual.

Libra

Support comes from behind the scenes or from within today with the Moon in your privacy sector all day, dear Libra. You’ll benefit from some personal time and space now. While some lack of clarity with schedules or sluggishness is possible today, you’re generally in a good position to dream, imagine, and enjoy where your mind is taking you. Daydreaming may even be productive now. Your desire to manage your resources is strong now, and today, you’re emotionally tuned in to that need. Make plans now, but it’s also quite appropriate to conserve your energy – to rest and reflect – in preparation for busier days to come.

Scorpio

This is a day for easing up on professional concerns, dear Scorpio, and letting go of some of the pressures to perform that have been driving you recently. You don’t need judgment right now, and you certainly can use time with people who truly allow you to be yourself. You can feel connected emotionally and spiritually with people in your life today. There is a stronger ability to understand people’s unspoken feelings or states of mind now. Try not to commit yourself to what might look like amazing plans now, as your idealism is strong today, but when your pragmatic side kicks in later today, and it will, the venture could then seem quite impractical.

Sagittarius

Letting your actions speak for you is especially appropriate today, dear Sagittarius, with the Moon in harmony with Mars helping where “regular” communication may fail. We may not be quite as eloquent with our words as with what we do and how we do it. Communications are becoming more straightforward with Mercury now in direct motion, but there can be a few things to sort out. You tend to be more aware of the impact you’re making today with the Moon at the top of your solar chart sensitizing you to your performance and what others may be thinking.

Capricorn

Today is good for feeling at ease with others and for flowing moments of sharing, dear Capricorn. Teaching and learning may be in focus and are likely to come quite naturally. Activities that allow you to give physical form to your feelings can appeal. Sharing aesthetic pleasures, ideas, and tastes can promote bonding in friendships, and so can shared activities – getting things done as a group can sometimes lead to a bit of chaos, but today’s energies favor it. Mercury is now direct but slow-moving, just pulling out of a station, so treat mental matters similarly – take your time and don’t push anything too hard just yet.

Aquarius

This can be a good day for taking a step back, observing, and processing recent feelings, dear Aquarius, rather than charging ahead. Mercury is just pulling out of its station in direct motion, suggesting slow but forward movement of projects and plans. The Moon is in your solar eighth house all day, and it can be especially appropriate and beneficial to explore what’s on the inside, although you’re also very curious about others and their motivations. Your own motivation levels are stirred now, particularly related to career or long-term goals, and today, you can more readily tap in to your desires for advancement.

Pisces

There is mostly easy energy with you today for one-on-one relationships and interactions, dear Pisces. While we may not be particularly eloquent at communicating our intentions verbally, there is good energy for understanding on other levels, particularly through actions. It can be a good day for drawing people to you. You may be a tad aloof, but this may even add to your appeal, as it may leave people feeling that they want more! Be careful with vague comments, however, as words can be misunderstood now. Mercury is now direct, but it’s only just pulling out of its station. Try not to push anyone or anything, even if your excitement for certain endeavors is building.

If You Were Born Today, January 25

You have tremendous insight into others’ character and motivations. A little mysterious yourself, you need time to retreat and refresh your spirit frequently. You don’t always feel understood, but you are also complicated and don’t always let others in! However, you thrive in partnership. Your nature is a dual one, and you may hold down two different jobs as well. You are attracted to strong and determined people. With intellect and intuition equally strong, you are a highly interesting and intelligent friend.

Famous people born today: Alicia Keys, Robert Burns, W. Somerset Maugham, Virginia Woolf.

Courtesy of Cafe Astrology

Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, January 25th

Aries

There is very good energy for taking action on a financial or intimate matter today, dear Aries, but because Mercury is stationing, this shouldn’t be final action. Mercury turns direct today after close to three weeks of retrograde motion. While this is a signal that communication problems are likely to clear up soon, don’t expect it to happen all at once. Slowly but surely, you’ll find plans sort themselves out, and you have a clearer direction. Venus is also helping you smooth over problems with bosses, co-workers, and parents. Career matters tend to resume or pick up speed. For now, confused plans and communications are still likely, so be extra clear when expressing yourself, or steer clear.

Taurus

Mercury comes to its station today, dear Taurus, and turns direct after almost three weeks of retrograde motion. Going forward, projects or endeavors that may have stalled get going and regain momentum symbolically as Mercury itself picks up speed. Travel, educational, and career matters are most affected in your chart. You’ll feel clearer-headed as you revisit some recent decisions or problems, and begin to feel far better equipped to draw conclusions. Information that may have been missing can emerge, aiding this process further. Today continues a theme of wanting to nest, at least emotionally, as you’d prefer to stick to familiar places and activities. Teaming up with a partner to get something done can be successful.

Gemini

Mercury’s three-week retrograde cycle comes to an end today, dear Gemini, and while there is still a bit of a hangover period to deal with, slowly but surely, more clarity is coming to your life, particularly with intimate and financial matters. You will get the chance to revisit confusing situations from a clearer angle. For now, trying to push decision making will lead to errors, as there can be an incoming flood of ideas that require some sorting in the coming days. Aim to pace yourself. Today can also stir up a strong desire to keep busy, connect, and learn. Your curiosity is piqued. Teaming up with someone to get work done can be successful.

Cancer

Mercury has been retrograde for almost three weeks, dear Cancer, and is now turning direct. During this shift, there can be some confused communications or schedules, but as you move forward, you can feel increasingly on top of things, more decisive, and clearer-headed. A partnership or recent negotiations that may have stalled or seemed past-focused begin to move forward with more clarity. There can be the chance to revisit a financial matter feeling better-equipped to make decisions. Venus in your partnership sector, where Mercury is now direct, can further help smooth over relationships and improve communications with important people in your life.

Leo

With Mercury at a station today, dear Leo, you may be dealing with some communication breakdowns as people in general tend to be error-prone around Mercury’s station. However, as Mercury moves in direct motion going forward, recent indecision and project stalls are likely to clear. You’ll feel better equipped to make decisions, particularly related to work, health, and relationship matters. With Venus helping out in your work and health sector, relations with coworkers and/or health care providers get an extra boost. You’ll feel more in charge when it comes to daily routines, and ideally have a stronger sense of your next step. For today, be as clear as you can in your communications, as we’re in a transition period.

Virgo

With your ruler, Mercury, turning around after an almost three week retrograde cycle, dear Virgo, and many areas of your life can experience a turnaround as a result. This can point to a transition from focusing on the past and mulling over past decisions, to moving forward and more confidently pursuing your passions. Some plans you’ve made recently may now seem not as important or even necessary. A creative project or even a romantic relationship can move forward with a stronger sense of direction. This shift can have the effect of magnifying problems, so take things easy today, but look forward to clearer, more straightforward energy with all things creative, romantic, and recreational.

Libra

Mercury’s almost three week long retrograde period comes to an end today, dear Libra. Over the coming days and weeks, you are likely to be more decisive and clear. Home projects that were delayed are resumed. You can experience improved, or at least clearer, communications with family, children, and lovers. While you’re unlikely to see immediate results today, you can look forward to more clarity soon. With more clarity, you can be increasingly determined and have more energy to go after your goals. Recent emotional and personal matters that have left you feeling a little confused may begin to either clear or assume less importance in your life. Today, some hectic energy is still with us. Save very important decisions and launches of new projects for later.

Scorpio

Over the coming days and weeks, you’ll find that many plans or projects that were delayed or put on hold begin to come together and move forward, dear Scorpio. Mercury turns direct today after close to three weeks of retrograde motion. You can enjoy improved communications and relations with family, as well as more faith and confidence in your decisions, work, and studies. If you’ve been stuck on where to head with a particular project or feeling a little demotivated about handling your daily affairs, these things are likely to clear. Ideally, recent backtracking has served good purpose, and you’ll feel better equipped to move forward. For today as the shift occurs, be as clear as you can in your communications.

Sagittarius

Mercury comes to its station today, as it changes direction – from retrograde to direct. While today may be a little chaotic, this shift in direction can bring improved communications and more clarity to financial matters in the coming days and weeks for you, dear Sagittarius. If business projects, purchases, and partnerships were experiencing delays and turnarounds in recent weeks, these can find clarity and move forward now. You’ll be clearer about “next steps” with your practical affairs. Delayed payments could come through, and you may be better equipped to make a purchasing decision.

Capricorn

Mercury’s retrograde cycle, which occurred mostly in your sign, is now coming to an end, dear Capricorn. In the coming weeks, you’ll experience and enjoy forward energy on projects. You are likely to feel clearer-headed as Mercury moves forward in your sign, and later, some financial matters that have been complicated or delayed might settle. Today, we are still error-prone, and it’s important to keep communications clear, as the shift occurs. There is good energy for teaming up with a friend to get something done, however, or for gathering inspiration from your networking activities.

Aquarius

With the planet of communication, Mercury, shifting directions today, dear Aquarius, you’ll need to be especially sensitive when it comes to choosing your words to express yourself. In the coming days and weeks, however, many recent misunderstandings or general indecision can clear up. Recent intuitive insight can be put into action in the coming days and weeks, although you’re still very much inclined to keep to yourself while Mercury continues to transit your privacy sector until February 13th. Venus here as well can help to smooth over any frustrations over your focus on the past.

Pisces

After almost three weeks of retrograde (or apparent backwards) motion, the planet of communication, Mercury, begins to move forward today, dear Pisces. This means that over the coming days and weeks, tricky problems and indecisiveness will begin to clear up. For now, take special care in your interactions with others. You may be missing important details. More clarity is around the corner when it comes to relationships. You continue to focus on sorting out your routines, work, and personal environment today, but avoid getting too caught up in the details, as a shift of interest may be occurring soon.

Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of January 25th

• General Horoscope

  Mercury turns direct on Monday but don’t be fooled — communication will be anything but smooth this week. As Mercury tries to regulate his orbit, he’ll run into Pluto on Saturday followed by Uranus on Sunday. A conversation with your lover that you think you can finally achieve closure on is bound to end in argument. Wait it out. Fortunately, forgiving vibes will prevail in matters of the heart. A sweet sextile between Venus and Neptune on Saturday guarantees it.

• Aries Horoscope MAR 21 – APR 19

  The Moon will move through your partnership sector Thursday through Saturday night. Usually this heralds a time of deeper emotional connection to your mate but this time around, you might feel more frustration than anything else. A conversation between you and your partner might leave you feeling as if you’re not supported at all as you try to achieve your more worldly ambitions. You might decide to keep you’re your goals to yourself as a result. Ouch!

• Taurus Horoscope APR 20 – MAY 20

  The Moon will move through your true love sector Monday through Wednesday, offering you a gorgeous opportunity to feel emotional harmony with someone you’re dating. Adding to the happiness will be the fact that Mercury turns direct in fellow earth sign Capricorn on Monday. This will provide a heavenly temporary Grand Earth Trine for you that can jumpstart your love life through mentally connecting with your sweetheart. Saturday will be divine — expect a romantic dream to come true.

   

• Gemini Horoscope MAY 21 – JUN 20

  Sure, your ruling planet Mercury turns direct this week. Unfortunately, he won’t do a darn thing to help you out romantically. In fact, you can expect trouble in the communication department. Mercury will be at a harsh angle to both Pluto and Uranus and since he’ll just be turning direct, he may overreact in his zeal. You might be way too excited to discuss a financial situation with your mate and might come across as extremely pushy in order to get your way. Be aware.

• Cancer Horoscope JUN 21 – JUL 22

  You’ll want to be as delicate as possible as you communicate with your partner. He or she might easily fly off the handle, so do your best to remain calm as ideas are exchanged and opinions voiced. If you feel your partner is trying to force his or her position on you, try not to engage in an angry quarrel. You’ll only regret it. The good news? Your spiritual connection will be strong on Saturday. Make the most of it.

   

• Leo Horoscope JUL 23 – AUG 22

  This week you’ll be certain that your sweetheart loves you just the way you are. Whatever personal improvements you seek out for yourself, you can be certain that your lover will do absolutely nothing to make you feel as if you truly need them. If, for example, you think you need to lose a few pounds, your lover will cover you in kisses, exclaiming that “You’re perfect!” Now that’s unconditional love at its finest.

• Virgo Horoscope AUG 23 – SEP 22

  This week you can expect some good, bad, and ugly when it comes to romance. Mercury turns direct on Monday — right in your true love sector. If you’ve been going back and forth about a decision connected to your love life, you might feel as if clarity has finally found you. Unfortunately, you might not have any tact as you express yourself to your mate. Be aware! At least you can enjoy Venus kissing Neptune on Saturday. Enchanting romance will be yours for the taking.

   

• Libra Horoscope SEP 23 – OCT 22

  You’ll have plenty of practice this week being the famous peacemaker that you are. It looks like at least one of your relatives plans to hash it out with your partner, much to your frustration. While you’ll want to avoid being in the middle of a sticky situation, at the same time, you might not appreciate the level of disrespect someone in your clan is showing your mate. Intervene — tactfully, of course.

• Scorpio Horoscope OCT 23 – NOV 21

  Communication on the job won’t be smooth this week, but fortunately, your love life will more than make up for any stress at work. You’ll look to your lover to ease your frazzled nerves if you and a colleague hash it out. Your sweetheart will be there for you, and will also be the voice of reason. He or she will encourage you to figure out a way to peacefully resolve whatever sticky situation you’re handling professionally.

   

• Sagittarius Horoscope NOV 22 – DEC 21

  If you mix money and love this week, you’ll surely regret it. In fact, your words might come across as downright acerbic to your sweetheart because of a financial disagreement. Unfortunately, it might be time for you to lay down the law and get a few things off your chest. Hopefully, the situation isn’t as terrible as you might initially think it is. If, however, your lover is blatantly freeloading off of you, you’ll have to re-evaluate your situation. That isn’t love — it’s called being used.

• Capricorn Horoscope DEC 22 – JAN 19

  Your mouth could get you in serious trouble this week — especially on the home front. If you and a relative are hashing it out, you might say something you later regret. The good news is that if you find yourself in hot water with a family member, your lover may quickly come to your rescue. He or she will help you figure out a way to sincerely apologize for any crass words you let out in a fit of anger. Be grateful.

• Aquarius Horoscope JAN 20 – FEB 18

  Your lover might boost your confidence in the most extraordinary way this week. He or she may cheer you on as you work to develop one of your talents that you are insecure about sharing with others. Not only will your sweetheart recognize how amazing you truly are with this gift, but you’ll also feel as if the sky is truly the limit. As long as you have your partner’s unwavering support, it is.

• Pisces Horoscope FEB 19 – MAR 20

  Your social life might be messier this week than usual. If so, it’s likely due to the fact that you’re speaking your mind without any thought to how your words can make someone close feel. A little delicacy can go a long way! Fortunately, if you have been crushing on a friend, you might finally have the courage to finally speak up about your feelings. A romantic gesture toward this person on Saturday might have an enchanting result.

   

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The Balance of the Signs & the Elements for Monday, January 25th

LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.

BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.

BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.

Inspiration for the Week – Accepting Your Incredible Differences

a message from Archangel Gabriel channeled by Shanta Gabriel

To read more of Shanta’s insight, please visit her website, Messages from Archangel Gabriel

The Gabriel Message card for this week:

Your way to freedom is by total acceptance of your incredible differences.

Growing up in the military, it was never cool to be different from everyone else. Try as I might however, I could never blend in as was required of me. Even though I acted like a chameleon trying to change my color to please everyone, it never worked. For most of my life, I felt as though I was strangely different than other people.

The awareness that I could not fit into other people’s agendas, and that I did not think or feel like others, plagued me and lessened my self-esteem. I wanted so much to be loved and accepted as I was. Underneath it all, I was the one who was judging myself the most harshly for being different. In the wisdom of my soul, the separateness of this experience drove me to the spiritual path.

When I first started being coached by Archangel Gabriel in 1990, I was flooded with a new kind of love in my heart. It helped me to feel that it was my own acceptance and love of myself that could change the course of my life. I was shown that the qualities that I felt others dismissed in me were, in fact, the ones that allowed me to bring my gifts and talents forward to empower my life.

Many highly sensitive souls are especially aware of the incredible ways that they are different. It often causes severe issues with confidence and self-esteem, and yet it is these very unique and incredible qualities that the Earth needs right now.

Only you can offer your special gifts to the symphony of all life. Those aspects that may have most embarrassed you throughout your life are the ones that life is calling you to bring to the world. These qualities are your soul gifts that you have developed for lifetimes.

No matter what it feels like, you have beautiful qualities and inspiration to offer to the world. With patience and an open heart, these gifts are springing into your awareness. Do your best not to judge yourself right now. This is a time when the innocent being within you is asking for your loving acceptance.

With your own loving-kindness and compassion for yourself, trust opens within you and more gifts are able to surface. All is in Divine Timing. Your support system is coming together on all levels to assist you now. It is an especially important time for you to relax and receive. Know that all is well. And so it s.

Divine Presence,

May I know in my heart and mind the special gifts my soul has brought into this life for me to use. I ask for greater Trust in myself and Faith that I am being inspired and guided in every moment. Help me to receive the inspiration within me at a deeper level than ever before. I ask for the strength and the courage to use my soul’s gifts as a blessing to the world.

Please assist me to hear the song within me that makes my heart sing, and give me the confidence to share it with others in appropriate ways.

I ask to see the Beauty that is opening within me. I want to be a radiant Light to the world and use my gifts and talents to serve in beautiful ways. May all that I do be in harmony with my Soul’s purpose.

Bless me so I remember that it is safe to expand into new levels of Love, Success and Abundance in every area of my life. For these and all my gifts and blessings, I say thank you God. And so it is.

The Gabriel Messages #30

Your way to freedom is by total acceptance of your incredible differences.

Dear One,

You have all been trained on this earth to fit in, to be a part of the way things are, to not go out of your way to change “what is.” This is the training and yet, deep down most people know the truth — that it is only by being different that great changes can occur. Creativity lies in not being the same as everyone else. It results from listening and moving to a different tune — the one within, not outside, yourself.

So many people go through life feeling like an outcast, as if there is something wrong with them because they are different from other people. We are saying that these incredible differences are your gifts to give to the world. It is time to accept these differences and follow the lead of your creative self. Trying to fit in stifles your spirit. Freedom comes from knowing that those parts of you that are different from others hold the key to the joy and success that you desire.

It is in the acceptance of all of yourself that you will grow. You cannot love only that which you consider good and reject the other parts of yourself. Those other parts have purpose also. Understanding this will lead you to the place of wholeness that you long for. Wholeness means feeling total joy and love within yourself, feeling connection with your God Source and all of life. This is only possible if you can love and accept all the different parts of your personality and human make-up.

Self-criticism is one of the biggest factors in causing personal pain and slowing growth. So it would seem helpful to find a new role for your inner critic. There are many situations where this type of voice can be useful. Simply tell this side of your personality that you do appreciate its efforts to make you a better person, and keep it busy by sending it to work in those areas where you need more order and organization in your life. When you set judgment aside, you will begin to feel an expansiveness in your mind that allows inspiration and creativity to enter. You do have these creative parts of your personality. These are the parts of you that strive for expansion and are linked to your Higher Power and to the Angelic energy.

Practice

If you call upon the Angel of Inspiration and Creativity to show you ways to expand and enrich your life, a powerful focus of energy will begin to work in this direction. As you begin to use this new creative flow, it will become stronger and stronger. Creative Solutions will appear where they were not apparent previously. You will begin to break through old patterns of thought that hold you back, and doors will open to bring more joy, prosperity and originality into every area of your life.

When you can accept all parts of yourself as unique and special in their own way, there will be a sense of peace within you. There will be less fear in following your inner guidance and intuition. You will begin to trust yourself and to express your uniqueness. Remember that all the humans who are revered and considered great by the world, are highly valued for their differences, not for their sameness.

Keep this as your intention. Choose freedom and expansion instead of fear and contraction. Ask yourself what you would do if you could do anything. What would make your heart sing? Then ask for assistance from the Angels to create your vision for the good of all, and know all things are possible. Miracles are the natural order of the universe. Be willing to have things change in your life for the better. Be willing to see the good within you and accept the incredible differences that make you who you are. And always remember that you are greatly loved.

Your message from Archangel Gabriel today is:

Your way to freedom is by total acceptance of your incredible differences.

Weekly Forecast: January 24 – 30, 2016

a message from Kelly M. Beard

 To view more of Kelly’s insight, please visit her website. Lunar Reflections Blog

 
The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity. Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto). And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something *big* is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolutionary paths. Tuning in to the energy and rhythm of the planets can serve as a useful *guide* as you move along your Individual Path. It also helps to understand your place within the context of the larger Social & Collective Story. Below, you will find out how these energies tend to manifest, as well as guidance and direction.

*NOTE* There are some days when there are NO CONTACTS (besides the Moon), please note that there are no missing entries, we just list the actual Activations of each week + the day they happen.

Weekly Forecast: January 24 – 30, 2016

1/30 ~ Mercury (mind, thoughts & ideas) ~conjunct~ Pluto (purification & transformation):

(3 of 3: 12.19.2015 ~ 1/22 ~ 1/30)

This activation takes you into the depths of your own mind & consciousness, deepening all communications. You may find yourself obsessing over something, either by yourself or in an attempt to convey something to another. Superficial, quick once-overs, trying to keep things on the surface level will not likely be possible with this energy. You may feel determined to dig and investigate till you get to the core or base issue. It’s good for soul-searching when it’s a genuine desire to know the truth, rather than to evade it. It’s not-so-good when you’re obsessing over someone or something which no longer serves (or your Highest good). The challenge with this energy is the tendency to be really intense and locked-in on your own point of view, which is no less valid, but often this type of mental intensity blinds you to something obvious that you overlooked because you were not being objective, but being driven by much deeper (possibly unconscious) emotions. Your intensity is capable of influencing others but be aware of the difference between sharing information and trying to “convince, convert or cajole” others, as that can naturally attract challenges & opposition. Remember, the opposite can also be true, where you’re on the receiving end of this intense energy from someone else (trying to convince you). The best way to use this energy, as it doesn’t really last that long, is to turn that intensity toward Self, peel the layers to your own Truth and Purpose. The channels are open for a time and you can communicate and receive information from the deepest part of your Soul. This is an Initiation.

1/30 ~ Venus (essence & natural beauty) ~sextile~ Neptune (consciousness & vision):

This energy connects your true values & priorities to the planet of dreams, mysticism & other dimensions (Neptune). You have an opportunity to gain some traction on making your vision tangible just by connecting to the essence you want to experience. Feel the feeling and that will lead to the physical manifestation later. This energy helps you believe in what is possible and supports any artistic expression or active practice (vision boards, affirmations etc) that helps you hone the actual vision. Steps and strategies are for other planets, Venus only cares about nature & love and Neptune is definitely not who you’d work with for ‘steps/strategies’ ; -) Tune in to the natural beauty around you and suspend any usual inner dialogue for a day or two (as soon as you can) so you can connect to some inspiration guided by your own Heart & Soul (from the inside-out).