On Spirit Guides by Joy Star

An excellent, excellent article about Spirit Guides by my friend and psychic reading mentor Joy Star, who is a genius at Soul Astrology!

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August 17, 2013 Spirit Guides and Subtle Energy by Joy Star Working with Spirit Guides is just that – work! Just like any other relationship it is not fair for them to do things for you at your bidding, to become overly dependent upon them, to be there to alleviate feelings of loneliness or to show off for the benefit of your ego. Human and Spirit Guide Relationships are Not That Different Some people tend use other humans in these same ways and we shouldn’t expect Spirit Guides to fulfill those types of roles any more than we should depend on other humans to be our servants, healers, pride possessions, cheerleaders etc. Spirit Guides are not there to do things for you; they help, assist and guide you in reaching your own goals—the will not give you the goal or hand you a mission. The Work What about the work that I mentioned?   Set aside a time and a routine to be open to your guides and work on being sensitive so that the contact can be perceived.  How does one become sensitive? One way is through practicing being in the present moment, becoming aware of subtle energy. While some individuals are born very sensitive and possess a natural inclination to be sensitive to surrounding energy, others can develop those abilities.  As I’ve mentioned before in previous newsletters, there is a caveat and admonition—it is sometimes very difficult to be in close quarters with many humans. My Recent Energy Experience I had such an experience yesterday as a matter of fact in an old home that was converted into an extremely crowded and busy hair salon with high strung and different types of people than I’m accustomed. As a matter of fact, if you’ve followed my life at all you will recall that I’ve lived alone in a quiet rural mountain setting for over 15 years, just haven moved here a little over a year ago.  I’m getting accustomed to the crowded city and can barely handle a locker room full of women for 10 minutes, not to mention downstairs neighbors in a poorly sound proofed building. Needless to say, if it had not been for my daughter who is getting married next month who sent me there for a hair trial… well, it was horribly difficult to be with so many humans in one small space for that extended period. Let's just say that one would like to not be so sensitive at certain times and one tries not to be, but as I wrote above, when one is sensitive to energy and not accustomed to being in close quarters for extended periods, it can be highly disturbing and distressing. Creating a Welcoming Environment for Spirit Guide Communication Which brings me to another point which is that to welcome Spirit Guide communication it is recommended to provide an environment that is conducive—in other words, a place that is completely opposite from a crowded hair salon where there is barely enough room to move and human shouts and laughter bounce of the walls.  You get the idea.  Registering All Encountered Energy Becomes a Psychic Habit  Working with Spirit Guides involves learning to register everything that is encountered.  It is not always easy to switch that off and on again once an individual who has been working in these realms for a number of years has become accustomed to this level of sensitivity. When one is naturally open to registering everything one encounters, one must use wisdom about the environment one subjects oneself to.  And that is something I’d forgotten until quite recently. Natural Sensitivity Most people who are practicing using their intuition and trying to become psychic close their eyes and withdraw from the world around them on order to enter another realm. Those who are naturally sensitive and psychic walk in that world and the human realms at the same time and are always in that altered state of consciousness.  Therefore, when in a small crowded area one is picking up energy and feeling it pass through and around their field continually.  That can be disorienting and sometimes it takes a day or so to process and clear the energy.  Salt baths help and reconnecting with nature, if that’s practical, helps too.  (I'd love to walk in the woods to clear that energy today, but its been pouring rain all day here; not that I didn't consider a walk in the rain.) Anyway... Everyone Possesses Psychic Senses Psychic senses exist within us all but for many people those senses lay dormant unless they have been awakened and used in previous lifetimes.  I will mention a few things here (as I conclude thoughts for this week’s newsletter) that you can do to increase your psychic sensitivities. Diet.  Foods such as fish, white meat, vegetables and fruits like pineapples, papaya, lemons, and oranges are high vibrational foods.  Essentially, eating lightly before a psychic session is usually recommended since our energy is taken up digesting foods. Increasing water intake helps us to be able to work with the high energy levels that are required with spirit communication since water is a conductor of energy.  Decreasing salt intake is also recommended for this same reason. Exercise.  The stronger and more vibrant our energy field is, the more sensitive it will become to subtle energy.  If you find my weekly newsletters helpful to the path of your psychic and spiritual journey upon the earth, would you consider a one-time donation to assist with my survival?  The donate button should be in the footer of this email, but if not, there's a button on the top of my blog page here: http://psychicjoystar.wordpress.com/  ( Or you can use your pay-pal account and send to: joystar777@gmail.com ) Other Posts:    07/08/2010 - Common and Uncommon Meditation Experiences 07/01/2010 - Getting REAL about Relationships and Intuition Quick Links: Soul Astrology             http://www.psychicjoystar.com/SoulReading.html Psychic Readings         http://www.psychicjoystar.com/ThankYouPaymentPage.html Psychic Class Online                                               http://www.psychicjoystar.com/PsychicDevelopmentClassesbyPsychicMediumJoyStar.html           Psychic Articles Browse List of all previous newsletters CLICK HERE

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Q&A: How can I help make it a good date?

Q: My name is ######. I met *****a month ago at work. We will be getting together again soon, socially this time. I know you can't tell what he will do, but what can I do to make it a good date for both of us?

A. Excellent! This is exactly what tarot is all about. I'm happy to help and will do my best for you.


First, I'll shuffle the cards with the idea of "what can ##### do to help things go well for her and ******".

General pattern: There are two major arcana cards and three minor arcana cards. I see that as meaning there is energy in this relationship, there will be movement and progress, but no crises, nothing too fast, no major change...more like a natural, pleasant progression of things, not a sudden change. Of the minor arcana cards, the suites are balanced...three of the four are represented. That feels to mean that this is a very even-keel path, a sort of "don't rock the boat" sort of feeling...at the same time it feels like you get that too...you know the value of letting things progress naturally, not to push that sort of thing. If anything there is an acknowledgement of your own inner knowing, your own wisdom and intuition.

In fact that very idea ties directly to the first card, the "lessons from the past" card, which is the Ace of Coins or "greatness". The feeling here is very much one of validation, acknowledgement, encouragement, and reminder: this card reminds you that you have good insight and common sense. If there are times when you let your head rule your heart too much, this card reminds you that you are good at emotion and intuition too. You have a great heart - let yourself follow it when the time is right. There is an undertone, a sort of secondary message to remember...look back at past things that work well. The good parts of other relationships, the good parts of examples you seen...for example the things you admired about your parents relationship, or other romantic relationships you may have seen in your life. Take the good things that you have seen, admired and experience, and let that guide you here too. With many women, this would be where I add to avoid past mistakes too...but in your case, I don't get that about you at all. If there is an over-riding feeling from this card it is to say how wise and good-hearted you are and have been all along.

The next card is "lessons now", the King of Swords, meaning "forging the spirit" or "inner learning". I think this speaks to getting to know *****, being observant and attentive. I get the sense he may be the type of guy to notice in return...he'll notice your attention to detail and thoughtfulness. No matter how things go for you two in the long run, there is the feeling that this will ultimately be a good thing in your life. You will learn and grow for knowing him, for being open to this relationship and what it can give and teach.  Here I get the mental image of a red rose, an d 'hear' "this is a good thing"

The "way forward" card, better known as the 'future' card, is the Star, meaning hope and faith...as you know I'm not big on predictions, but I do get the feeling that this is a good omen, a card of encouragement, hope...enjoy this time, this meeting. I 'hear' "YOUR JOY WILL BRING JOY, YOUR HAPPINESS WILL BRING WARMTH AND HAPPINESS TO OTHER HEARTS"

Next the "advice card" is The Pope or Hierophant in reverse. I don't read differently for reverse cards...I take all possible meanings, positive and negative, into consideration all the time anyway. In this case, the reversal draws my attention to one meaning more than others...conventional virtue. The reversal would lead me to say don't give into conventional wisdom or social expectations. Follow your heart, follow your inner wisdom...not what society or family may expect or push you to do. The feeling here is of the two of you in a bubble, a sanctuary, a protected place all your own, free from everyone and everything else. There is the mental image of a bright boarder around you, and using the king of sword's sword in order to draw a line in the sand...you may need to be the protector, to stand up for the two of you, to protect from pushy family members, friends or neighbors. Stand up for what is loving and right for the two of you, no matter what other's think...I don't want to be insensitive, but I want to say "even the church" here. I don't mean to offend you or *****, but that is the level of defense that comes to mind...again I see you two in a silvery white bubble, secure, lovely and protected...from white columns, from a fussing female relative, from a place with stone, and tile floors and a feeling of "official", whatever that may be.

The outcome card is the 6 of Wands...one meaning is "peace"...but I feel more drawn to say "be at peace and trust" Be at peace with your own wisdom, your own heart, and trust...trust your own feelings, trust things to unfold as they should. I want to say trust Nicola, especially if you care and want a relationship to develop...trust is needed for that.

Long story short, there is great potential here for something lovely and beautiful. The things that will help it to evolve is trusting your own wisdom and intuition, listening to your heart, give the two of you a peaceful, protected place to grow, and keep hope in what you wish to be. Be observant and attentive and your heart will know what to do.

And there the energy moves back.

I wish you both the best!

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The Star - major arcana

Hope and compassion are ever-present, as the stars, even on a cloudy winter solstice night.

We may not see them but they are there. When the time is right, when the clouds part, then we are able to see, and even the smallest star can light the way. As the stars have a capacity to shine, so we have the capacity for love and hope. It is the nature of the universe for it to be so.

Baihu

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THE STAR

THE STAR -

If you could hitch your life to a star, which would it be? Beliefs are your connection to the universe, your star-hitch so to speak. Think of your spiritual beliefs. Which of them pull you to toward compassion and happiness? Do any pull you to fear, anger or judgment? Which beliefs help you now, and which are outdated? Should there be a change at all? What star-connections and beliefs should be strengthened and which should be severed, do you think?