Using Colette Baron-Reid's "Wisdom of the Oracle" card deck, we'll be doing a 3-card reading. Each card that is picked has a particular purpose or intention. For today, we'll use a different 3-card spread position. The first card represents "What is the story?"; the second card represents "How am I telling it?" and the third card is "How can I shift the narrative?". And the reading is just for today, a 24 hour period. Remember, the cards are prescriptive, not predictive. This is not fortune telling. We always have the opportunity to freely choose and change any direction in which we may be headed, and we do this with Spirit's guidance.
Something's been bothering me for the last couple of days, so it's going to be my theme for today. Perhaps it's something that you have experienced...
I'm feeling uncomfortable in my own body. I don't like the way I look.
So using Colette Baron-Reid's "Wisdom of the Oracle" divination card deck. I asked, "What is the story?"
and was gifted with...
#51 Milk and Honey
What stood out for me from the guide book was the message, "Let your thoughts and feelings be sweet with gratitude and you will be nourished with the honey of abundance.
There is only one authentic you. This version of your Self is Spirit's emissary in the world. When you're in alignment with the truth that you are a unique expression of the Divine, your ego can rest and your soul can illuminate your purpose. Now is the time when you're seeking your true north."
Then I asked...
"How Am I Telling It?"
and was gifted with...
#33 Chaos and Conflict
What stood out for me from the guide book was the message, "Although the conflict appears to exist externally, its essence is also internal, projected outward and causing disarray. You may find yourself at cross-purposes with someone else, facing a storm you feel you can't control. Yet every storm passes, and chaos leads to a reordering of things.
Be reassured that there is Divine purpose in this chaos. Everything that doesn't work is being taken from you so the truest parts of yourself remain. The events occurring now are essential for your ultimate prosperity. This chaos is Divinely inspired even though it doesn't appear that way now. In time you will know this to be true."
Then for my third card, I asked...
"How Can I Shift the Narrative?"
and was gifted with...
#36 Come to the Edge
which says in part, "Spirit is present, so let go of fear. You are called to express your true self. Listen to your heart and soul, not your head. Come to the edge and discover that you can fly. You must step into the unfamiliar so that you may find your miracles.
It’s scary to be truly intimate with someone, to allow him or her to see all of you, especially the parts that you’ve kept hidden and protected. Now is the time to take that risk and let yourself be seen—truly seen. It’s important that you speak up, voice what you need, state who you are, say what you hope for. This is not the time to play it safe but to take a leap of faith. You will be glad you did.
If ever there was a time for you to take a leap of faith into the unknown, it is now. This is the perfect moment to take a big risk. The unknown is the only choice now, and if you come to the edge, you will discover treasure beyond your wildest dreams. Allow your courage to lead you in spite of your fears. You don’t need to know the exact form of what you’re going for. The essence is much more powerful, and Spirit has a way of delivering an even better version of prosperity than you could imagine. Take that step. The results will be amazing."
"Chaos and Conflict"...external vs internal. I've been seeing a personal trainer for over a year and have not enjoyed exercising at all even though, according to my natal chart in astrology, I'm supposed to love it., . A friend pointed out recently that I wasn't comfortable with my own power. I couldn't feel the "rush" that others talk about, and she encouraged me to continue to push and try hard, and then she'd ask, "Well, how do you feel?" and I'd say, "Tired and sore." "Well, how do you feel?" "Tired and sore." I never felt the rush.
So then a few weeks ago, the idea of boxing popped into my head. Definitely Spirit-given. So after talking with my trainer, who told me, "You're touching the bag unless you have a pair of gloves!", we started lessons and I LOVE it! It's really helped to ignite my Fire, and at long last, I can actually "feel" it and I enjoy it. I was beginning to feel happy and pretty proud and having fun, channeling my inner Ali! <G>
Then I had someone take a few photos of me punching the bag, because I wanted to send them to my sister and prove that I was actually doing this.
I didn't like what I saw. This body of mine...and my depression crept back in. My inner dialogue changed and the story I was telling myself changed and I saw myself differently.
Spirit tells me, though, that my story is of "Milk and Honey" and I need to "Come to the Edge". I need to be grateful. I am much more than my body. I am a unique expression of the Divine, and I need to listen to Spirit. I need to let go of self-judgment, let go of my fear to feel good about myself; let go of the belief that I have to worry and stress about weight in order to get results; let go of the belief that part of me has been holding onto this weight because at some level it feels safe.
I need to see myself with eyes of compassion and love, listen to my soul, and change the messages I've been telling myself...my energy is expanding; I am powerful; I am safe; I feel grounded in my body; I feel the Universe supporting me; it's safe to feel safe.
Now, if YOU'd like to make the reading personal and specific for you, you can choose your own cards by going to Colette Baron-Reid's website at www.colettebaronreid.com and click on "The Daily Oracle Card Pick".
And I see we have a few people on the chat with us today. Thank you for joining us, Wendy and Angela! And so, I'll give you a minute to go to Colette's website, if you'd like to try this, and click on "The Daily Oracle Card Pick".
If you're watching this on Facebook, I'll put a link to the website along with the questions in the description above this video. Or if you have Colette's physical deck, you can use that too.
Begin by thinking of the theme or situation that is of importance to you right now. It could be the theme that I used for today, "Not feeling comfortable in my own body; not liking what I see", or something different.
Once you have clicked on "The Daily Oracle Card Pick", ask, "What is the story?" Then click on "Wisdom of the Oracle" and choose a card. The meaning of the card will appear in a description just below the image of the card.
Then ask, "How am I telling it?" Then choose a second card from "Wisdom of the Oracle". The meaning of this card will appear in a description just below its image.
Then ask, "How can I shift the Narrative?" Choose a third card from "Wisdom of the Oracle". The meaning of this card will appear in a description just below its image.
Remember, this is a 3-card reading. So if you're using Colette's website, don't worry about the position that your card appears in. It will be different from the 3-card position reading we're using today.
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If you'd like to have a different type of three-card spread position, just go to Colette's website. Click on "The Daily Oracle Card Pick", and ask your question. Choose one of her card decks and pick three cards. For this 3-card spread position, these cards will represent "your card for the day", "what else you need to know", and "where this is going", and the meaning of your cards will appear underneath each card. You only need to ask the one question at the beginning.
As a bonus for today, I've picked a card from Colette's "The Good Tarot" card deck.
8 of Fire
(Ooooo, Fire! Perfect for me because that's what I need to try and ignite and keep going.)
So 8 of Fire is about "Gathering momentum, celebrating swift changes, travel, transformation"
The affirmation is...
"Momentum is building as the power of Spirit serves to power this transformation. I am traveling to new territories and I am eager to experience all that these lands have to offer. I have arrived at my destination and now the adventure of discovery is energizing me."
Definitely something to look forward to!
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Thank you so much for listening.
And remember...
We are a beautiful soul wrapped up in a human body. It's our job to unwrap, and find our soul again...
And I said to my body, softly, "I want to be your friend." It took a long breath and replied, "I have been waiting my whole life for this."
Talk to you soon.
'Bye!