Next Level Psychic Magazine Issue 04

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L E V E L

P S Y C H I C

M A G A Z I N E

October 2022

Connecting with Spirit

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

HARNESS YOUR MAGIC KNOW YOUR POWER & OWN ALL YOUR WITCHY GIFTS!

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WELCOME, SPOOKY SEASON! There is something about October that feels so magical, healing, and grounding. I’ve always felt it’s a time to acknowledge all that we are harvesting. Revisiting and celebrating the intentions that we planted earlier in the year. This is a beautiful time to lean into expansion. And this time of year is a reminder that life is always shifting, just like the seasons. Nothing stays the same.

This issue is full of tools to help you expand. We have featured unique rituals and techniques that you can use in your space to move through your own spiritual cycle.

And of course, we couldn’t move through the Halloween season without some woo-woo witchy things! You’re going to just love this issue!

See you on the other side... wink!

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EXPLORING YOUR MAGIC

Learn about all things money magic, moon magic, and aura magic with our powerful and witchy guest writers Charissa Lynn, Shannon Stewart, Mary Beth, and Sarah Elle, 17.

O C T OBER MAGI C

As we pass through Libra season, the veil gets thinner. See what kind of October rituals we have in store for you. Sacred Samhain rituals, dumb supper, and Dia de los Muertos.

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THE VEIL IS THIN

We have so many eerie and enlightening articles around Spirit, the veil between reality and the spirit world, and some amazing tips for soaking up the magic of this time.

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MAGIC & MUSINGS

Our guest writers have unleashed their magic, now it's time to unleash yours. Writers Emily Parr and Tala Muhtadi take us on a journey through the mirror and into our dark feminine.

CHARISSA LYNN

THE MONEY MAGIC WITCH

@THEMONEYMAGICWITCH Charissa Lynn, CEO at Crushed Aftercare Inc. & The Money Magic Witch.

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“What the world needs is money in the hands of more magical witchy women.” I recently posted a reel with this exact quote on my The Money Magic Witch Instagram platform, alongside a video of myself walking into a popular local mystical store named Purdy Natural in London, Ontario, Canada. It was a video of myself dropping off my new money tool creation, The Money Magic Journal to be retailed at this store. And what I am about to share with you is a story of limitless potential and the abundance that is always available for all of us, if we so choose to embark on this self-led path!

An essay by CHARISSA LYNN

About 6 years ago, at this exact store, I was dropping hand-made natural soaps off (rustic style autumn scented soap with a loofah inside. They looked like muffins you could eat). I was crafting hot-processed soaps, bath bombs, and lip balms in my kitchen at this time, while also being a fulltime Kindergarten teacher with 3 young children (and yes I have been called crazy plenty of times with all of the things on my plate all at once).

But I am a Mani-Gen, so what can I say?

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When I was leaving the store, the owner of the mystical store said something to me that I will never forget. She told me that I would soon need a business tax number as I would one day be making more than $30,000 a year from my new venture. When she said this to me, it blew my mind to think that this little “hobby” of mine, could actually evolve into a business that makes that much money, a business that could potentially call in even more money than I ever could have imagined as a school teacher. “No way I thought. That is just crazy talk.” But her words were like a wand, and a magical spark was ignited within me that day and I never looked back because the reality I knew at that time was about to take a turn for the most epic unexpected magical ride of a lifetime!

Fast forward to today, my fun hobby of making a little extra cash by brewing up lotions and potions has turned into a full-fledged production company called Crushed Aftercare Inc., where we now manufacture natural vegan aftercare for permanent makeup artists, lash techs, tattoo artists, and cosmetic procedure businesses all over the globe. I am no longer a school teacher, but rather a full-time CEO and a Psychic Money Business Coach who leads women to manifest more money and break through to their next level in business.

The most recent mind-blowing manifestation worth celebrating with the world was being able to retire my husband from his government job to now working full-time in our company!

I would have never dreamed 6 years ago, that I would be doing what I am doing now, creating the things that I am creating for the world (both beauty products and divine money training tools). This path was not one that just “poof” appeared before my very own eyes, it’s been a beautiful yet challenging dance of working with the forces of the unseen, continually showing up for my dreams, and playing in the realm of money magic!

Being the CEO of an aftercare company still blows my mind today, but my divine soul’s mission is to lead the way for women on our planet to follow their own gifts, so they too can create and experience an extraordinary wealth story while making a massive impact on the collective consciousness of our planet.

THE WORLD NEEDS MONEY IN THE HANDS OF POWERFUL & WITCHY WOMEN LIKE YOU. "If you are a woman who is here for limitless potential and abundance to flow your way, below are 4 steps I have taken myself along my own personal life and entrepreneurial journey to manifest more money and abundance than ever before that will help you create and call this in too."

Let your soul lead the way “Make lip balms” were the words I heard one night in my head as I was laying in bed with my newborn. I had never made lip balms before, but spirit had spoken and my intuition was leading the way. I listened to the truth of every moment and took aligned action. That is what led me to where I am today. Sometimes your soul speaks and it does not always make sense. But your heart knows the way towards your highest potential and most abundant wealthy life. Listen to the whispers of your soul, trust and move in faith, and you will begin to experience more abundance in all areas of your life than ever before, along with more money flowing your way.

Allow the universe to surprise you.

From going from a school teacher to now a CEO of an aftercare company and a psychic money coach, I now know for certain that Universe has plenty of surprises up her sleeves! Your job as a divine soul having this human experience is to follow your truth each step of the way, and then allow the universe to do the heavy lifting and open the doors to opportunities. It is not your job to know the exact way, the how or the when, this is the job of the Universe. The more you can follow the flow of your soul and the universe (even when it does not make logical sense,) the deeper you'll be in alignment with your highest self. This is lead you to more money because money is a by-product of who we are being. If you are aligned, trusting and in unison with your flow and the Universe, this is the state your money will be in too.

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CHARISSA LYNN

Photo credit Carmelina Manganaro / @carmabyc

It’s the magic that’s led me to my success.

It has all been from following the magic and working with the unseen. You must trust the power of your soul and follow the voice of Spirit as you move towards everything you've ever dreamed of.

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Trust and love yourself and money.

Money is a by-product of who you are being? This includes the everyday thoughts, beliefs, mindsets, embodiment practices, habits, and actions we take.

But it is also a direct reflection of your own selfworthiness. Like everything in our universe, money is an energetic force responding to us. Just like every physical manifestation you are experiencing in the now, it is all a tangible reality that has been formed based on YOUR depiction of reality. If you do not feel worthy of having money, trust money or even love yourself and money, then that is the exact vibe money will give you back. Begin to realize your worthiness of having abundance, joy, and peace, along with trusting yourself to follow your soul (even when the fear is present) and your whole life will begin to transform in ways you never deemed possible.

The Frequency of certainty.

The life that you envision for yourself, the impact that you desire and the money you want to call in is all existing right now and ready for you, but your own energetic frequency needs to be a match for these desires (as I said, everything in this universe is energy, and money is simply a response to your dominant state.) Just like you have to dial your car radio to the exact station you want to listen to you, the same goes for what you want to experience in your life, including money overflow. If your frequency is in a state of wobble, scarcity, doubt and mistrust, then you are not tuned into the vibration of wealth, gratitude, overflow, and abundance. Your vibration needs to be certain and clear to experience the exact dream you have on your vision board and in your Money Magic Journal!

Bringing awareness to your own beliefs and money mindset, co-creating with the Universe, and taking action to shift your own habits is the perfect start to experiencing your own limitless potential and the abundance that is readily available and that you are more than worthy of receiving.

Listening to my intuition that time over 6 years ago and trusting my magic and the forces of the unseen has allowed me to create and call-in incredible experiences and more money than I ever could have imagined back then. But what really lights my soul on fire, an experience that could never be replaced, is that I get to lead women all over the globe to do the same. And this is exactly what our world needs right now, money in the hands of heart lead, magical women like you!”

And so it is... It is.

Charissa Lynn, CEO of Crushed Aftercare Inc. & Psychic Money Business Coach The Money Magic Witch

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fter leaving a religious cult, I was severely confused about who I was, what I believed in and what my purpose was on this Earth. This is when I started to explore what spirituality really meant to me...

During this time, I discovered the power and the energetics of the moon. When I decided to dive deep into working with the moon's energy, I discovered how to connect, heal, and transform my life.

I went from feeling scared, shy, and lost to feeling empowered and showing up confidently as my true self on a daily.

Unleashing the person I always felt inside but was too afraid to show her and fully embody her.

The guidance the moon gave me felt like magic, and once I felt this feeling I knew that everyone else needed to feel this power that they have at their fingertips.

I have since dedicated every single month to working with the lunar cycle (along with the planetary energy) so I can show up as my truest self and live a life that is aligned where I consistently get to create and experience magic in my life; To live a life filled with more ease and flow.

If you are new to working with the moon or just getting started, here are some ways that you can start to create a deeper connection with the energetics of the lunar cycle.

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"I help women align and elevate their energies by practicing the lunar magic."

The new moon is the first phase of the lunar cycle. Technically, when the moon is new, it is exactly between the sun and the earth and is invisible to us because it’s completely in front of the sun. This period will last about 3 days until the waxing crescent phase begins.

The new moon is a time of sitting still, listening to your intuition, and hearing the messages. Let down your defences, ground in the moment, and be in the empty space of restoration. This is the space to hear and tap into your heart's space of enlightenment and answers. It’s the space where you feel ready to take a leap of faith and let your dreams flow. Let every dream in and ask yourself ‘What if?’. Stand in your confidence so you can decide to have that full-body "yes" life.

Theme: New beginnings. Fresh Starts. Clean Slate.

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Woowoo & Spice, and everything nice!

The first quarter moon is about one week after the new moon and corresponds to balance. Growth, abundance, and action are all themes of this period. This is when you are going to figure out how to do what you desire to do. Ask yourself, are you matching your energy to the intentions and goals you set out at the new moon?

Commit to being in alignment through your everyday habits, thoughts and behaviours.

This is the perfect time for integration. Do you notice any noticeable shifts in your life? Be mindful though at this time you may feel like you’re being tested. Make the decision to stay the course, to keep moving forward with confidence, courage, will and rededication. Also, having extra support during this phase is never a bad thing (ie. Intuitive Card Reading) Theme: Action. Energy. Focus.

A full moon is when the Earth is located directly between the sun and the moon.

During this time, our emotions are brought to the surface and we are forced to face them, feel them, and experience them fully. The full moon is in her “full” phase for about 2 days and you have that time period to work with it so you can harness the energy.

During this time of heightened energy, allow yourself to feel it all. It’s happening so you might as well embrace it and work with it, not against it. This moon might show you what you must address in order to get to that next level in your life and can oftentimes be areas where we are most vulnerable, most afraid to transform, as well as our deepest desires and hidden potential.

Working with the full moon is such a beautiful time to go inwards and clear out the junk that’s blocking you.

Reflect on where you’re at. What you’re doing. How you’re feeling? Where you want to be. Connect to your intuition. What is your heart telling you? What is your body telling you? Pay close attention and the words will come so you can hear loud and clear. Release. What are you holding onto that no longer serves you? What old story are you holding onto? What can you walk away from and let go of that will allow you to move forward towards your ultimate dream?

Express gratitude and joy. What have you accomplished? How have you healed?

Look at all aspects of your life and spend time feeling gratitude for it all. Write down at least ten things.

Embodiment. This is harvest magic! The harvest is a time of receiving plentitude.

Fill in the space between what you desire and what you actually believe you deserve. Behave as if you live in abundance, not scarcity. Consciously practice receiving.

Theme: Release. Gratitude. Going inward.

Photo credit Shannon Stewart via @themodernhustle.ca

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The last quarter moon is leaning into more of that feminine energy. You may feel calmer but due to the pivotal point in the moon cycle, you may feel some tension within yourself. That feeling of being torn between the ‘old’ and ‘new’. Take time to take inventory of how you’re feeling and if there are lingering feelings sticking around that you need to finally release. This is the time to clear it all out; guilt, sorry or even your inbox and junk drawer. Make time to do the hard things as it’s the time to reflect on what you are ready to sacrifice in service to gain something better.

Theme: Rest. Going inward. Intuition.

The dark moon occurs during the three days leading up to the new moon (for some it can be when the “new moon” is).

This is the most mysterious phase of the lunar cycle because we can’t see it. It is where we make friends with our unknown.

The dark moon helps us destroy, envision, reawaken, and go beyond. Similar to the new moon, your dark moon may consist of different actions for each day.

Theme: Rest. Recharging. Rebirth.

On Day One, connect with yourself and see what’s coming up for you and write it down in your journal.

On Day Two, hold a ritual or cast a spell about the information that came up for you on day one.

By Day Three, you may wish to rest or do any activities that would best prepare you for the upcoming new moon.

Remember, don’t overthink any of this stuff and instead lean into your body and feel into your intuition to know how to move through each phase.

The whole point of connecting with the lunar cycle is to open up your heart and intuition so you can live a life that feels aligned.

Are you ready?

Let’s do this.

Photo credit Shannon Stewart | @themodernhustle.ca If you’re ready to create an impact in this world, be inspired and connect with other amazing women doing incredible things then you’ve come to the right place. Shannon is a mentor for spiritually ambitious women who are ready to balance out the hustle + flow in their life, grow + scale their business and start choosing themselves so they can start living life on their own terms.

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MARY BETH

HARNESS THE POWER OF YOUR AURA

BY MARY BETH Using the power of color to harness your energies. What color is in your aura?

It is a common belief among spiritual practitioners and energy healers that we have an aura. Our aura is described as an electromagnetic field that surrounds our physical bodies. Like many aspects of the metaphysical realm, our auras have not been scientifically proven per se, but it’s hard to argue against the fact that everyone emits certain energy — also referred to as a vibrational frequency.

Do you feel relaxed in someone’s presence, or do you feel anxious? Many attribute the sensation we pick up on around others as a reaction to the energy they are radiating. Each color that comprises the aura has unique qualities and attributes.

Did you know that there are ways to actually harness the power of your aura’s color energies? In other words, you can expand your ability for positive change by leveraging the innate strength of color energies.

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Mary Beth is an intuitive life coach, psychic medium, and freelance writer living in Atlanta, Georgia with a devout passion for spreading light.

COLORS OF AURA

Have you been in self-denial or judgmental of others? Work with the color blue. Are you up for a job interview or promotion and want to be seen as a confident leader? Work with the color purple.

Here are just a few examples of using color as a catalyst to serve your greatest and highest good.

Blue is the color of truth and wisdom; this color is often associated with the third eye. Blue energy helps strengthen our own connection to divine wisdom and inner guidance.

Blue will help set your fears free. If you’re living in the shadow side of blue, then you most likely become easily defensive and do not want to hear the truth. To activate this color, simply look at the blue sky or into any body of blue water, take some deep breaths, and center your energy.

During meditation, visualize blue energy radiating over your entire being. Imagine that you’re taking a bath in this blue energy, and set the intention that you fully embrace honesty.

Affirmation: With courage, honesty and strength, I see the truth.

Green is the color of creativity and communication. It is helpful to work with green whenever you want to help clear up misunderstandings and effectively express yourself. If you think about people who live abundant lives, they are usually pros at expressing the goals they’d like to manifest.

Before an important event, particularly one when you will have a speaking role, activate a radiant, emerald green energy in your mind’s eye. Physical representations work well to harness a color’s energy too, such as being near or touching a plant, as well as wearing green-colored clothing.

Affirmation: I express my energy clearly to those around me.

Orange is the color of balance and perception. It is a wonderful color-energy to use when experiencing frantic periods of time; when life feels scattered and overwhelming.

Working with orange helps us identify just how present we are in any given moment, giving us a bird’s eye perspective into our lives to figure out where harmony is missing. A common example of living in the shadow side of orange is when someone gets into a new relationship, and they quickly go missing in action from their circle of friends. Activating orange energy can be done by diffusing an orange essential oil in a diffuser, and incorporating orange-colored food and ingredients into your days such as oranges and turmeric.

Affirmation: My life is harmonious and balanced.

Pink is the color of perfection and self-love. Sleeping babies emanate peaceful, pink energy; they have not yet learned any limiting beliefs. As we grow older, many people become fearful of rejection and will avoid pain at all costs. When this happens, we often inadvertently block unconditional love from others.

Working with the color energy of pink restores us to see how we were originally created — perfect. By practicing self-care, we are telling the universe that we are worthy of love and respect. Activating pink energy can be done by enjoying pink flowers, wearing pink nail polish, and taking yourself on a special date.

Affirmation: I deserve to see the light and love inside of me.

Color is a language of sorts, and provides vibrance to our everyday lives — it can be a catalyst to change our mood and help inspire us; it can also amplify our best qualities.

Are you interested in learning more? Mary Beth is a Certified Master color Energy Coach and Intuitive Life Coach. She provides clients with practical tools and exercises on how to invoke and harness the energy of color, as well as teaches grounding, color-based meditations to help utilize the power of your own aura for effective changes in your life.

Visit SoulShinesCoaching.com to get started.

Follow along on Instagram @SoulShinesCoaching.

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SARAH ELLE

Magic is Real.

I simply couldn't resist. October is my favorite month of the year... Ahem, for two reasons alone: I am born on October 19th, and I am obsessed... I mean, passionate, about Halloween.

How could I not? I've been dreaming of this column since early July, building Pinboards of Halloween ideas when nobody is looking. I have celebrated many cultures and am lucky to have worked with these writers to study the diversity of Hallow's Eve, and now I feel called to share some magic of my own.

@SARAHELLE.CO 25x Author Under 25 writes a little piece about the Magic of Halloween & how to make the most of this October.

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You see, October is a time of power.

Fall is a season of harvest, change, and death. Since my cycles are tightly attuned to the change of seasons...

I can feel the wind of fall in the air... maybe before others do. I can't quite pinpoint what about this witchy season that I most resonate with, maybe it's the magic in the air and the warm nostalgia of childhood Halloweens.

My inner child loves witch season because deep down, she's always wanted to be one. There's an air of disappointment that lingers around her though... Something that feels more like an outgrown costume than an everyday embodiment.

Watching these powerful sisters gather around the cauldron of their creations and bring forth their present meaning of magic and Halloween, I felt called to take a look at the more

MAGIC IS REAL meaningful ways I can revamp my definition of this season's spooky energy.

Being so close to my 25th birthday, I feel like this year has been an initiation into my power. I was recently delighted with the milestone of reaching 25 Books Under 25, and this had me reflecting on what it really means to "create magic" in our lives. I'm taking a look at all the harvests of my creations. I'm taking time to reflect on the magic I've brought to the world, and how I want to continue to grow my creative power and create deeper sacred rituals to enhance my life for those around me.

Step into your magic this Halloween Season...

October brings the smell of childhood wonder and spells. It brings me back to a time I was so eager to believe in magic that I would do and be anything to make something happen.

Over time, my definition of Halloween came to a cynical opportunity to wear a costume that got attention and likes. It was no longer about scripting and writing spells. It was more focused on finding the perfect outfit for the party than really partaking in the fall festivities. I can even sense the overwhelming field of cynicism and disappointment that haunts my inner child. A medley of failed spells and unopened portals leads me to go through Halloween season mindlessly avoiding the topic of magic.

Of course, something in me is lured in by all the Pumpkin Spice and everything nice... but, am I really taking my time to honor the falling leaves, smell the cinnamon in the air, have warm moments with my family, and sing praise to my harvest this year?

There's something to say about Halloween nostalgia and letting your inner child run in pumpkin patches without thinking twice about how it makes you look. I would even say it's braver to let yourself dip into the magic and musings of fall's festivities before it inevitably passes us.

Go to the local farmers' market for some freshly baked pie. Have a friendsgiving feast. Walk over crunchy leaves. And, pay a pumpkin spice latte forward! There is so much magic and community during spooky season. Don't be afraid to do something out of the ordinary. Carve some heartful pumpkins. Do a fall photoshoot. Put extra salt or cinnamon on your pumpkin seeds.

Share a warm drink. Coordinate matching flannels. Or, simply be present by the fire telling spooky stories.

What gets me the most excited about fall is the renewed sense of community.

Everyone is excited about trick-or-treating.

Sisters are hosting their sacred Samhain ceremonies. We're gathering at the local farms for haunted hayrides and apple bobbing.

I see couples holding each other closer and getting drunk on love and cider! I see families coordinating costumes with their kids and letting them make art every day of October. We're seeing friends volunteer for haunted houses and those who prefer to say by the pumpkin patch. Local boutiques and small businesses are sharing their harvest creations.

As I cozy into each letter of this article, I'm reminded of how warm and magical this season is. Even as the temperature drops and the days get eerie, we are bundled in the magic of Hallow's Eve. Since putting together this edition of Next Level Psychic, I've found more proof than ever that the magic of this season is real.

It's real in the gifts and unique powers we all have. It's real in all the stories we tell and the magic we've created. It's true in all the creations we've already harvested from the ethers. It is all the witchy women and priestesses who practice everyday magic to heal, grow, and prosper. It's true in how much permission it gives us to unleash our magic into the world! Magic is so real because it's exactly what brought all of these powerful women together and bound these pages together. By learning from these women, I know magic is real.

They are raw, powerful, and magical.

One of the more recent teachings I received about Halloween is the thinning of the veil between Spirit and matter. I remember one of my favorite childhood Halloween movies taught me that the portal between the human world and the spirit world is open until midnight on Hallow's Eve. This belief was reshaped and given a spicy Latin meaning when I was introduced to the Dia de los Muertos. The concepts are quite similar in the way that we honor and commune with the dead.

But as opposed to the fear I picked up in Salem, there's nothing really scary about the Day of the Dead. Actually, it's quite beautiful that so many families create their sacred altar space and receive wisdom and communication from their deceased loved ones who still thrive on the other side.

With these last few lines, I want to remind you to bask in the magic of this season and enjoy every moment of Fall 2022.

These moments will quickly pass, so take pictures, be present, and enjoy the witchy festivities that will infuse fun, magic, and pumpkin spice into your life. I want you to discover new ways of unleashing your inner magic and forgiving all your failed potions and spells. You have creative powers to discover, magic to bring into the world and a unique way of brewing your potions that makes you special. Above all, let this serve as a reminder that

You are 100% that witch.

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LAURA WEST

CROSSING OVER SPIRITS: When Dark Becomes Light.

Laura's mediumship journey took her to crossing over work. Despite the fear, she followed her intuition and worked closely with my spirit guide to start doing work helping stuck spirits cross over to the loving otherwise. Here, she shares one particular case.

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As a psychic medium, I have learned to trust and become well acquainted with my intuition over the years. I have also become very well acquainted with my spirit guide, Jason. Because of this relationship that I created with Jason, I learned to trust where the intuitive bread crumbs would take me next. Why is this trust so important? With it, I did something I never thought I would do.

You see, I have always been easily frightened. Frightened by things like the dark, unexpected noises, and scary movies. Frightened of meditating out of fear that I would leave my body vulnerable to possession. Silly, I know. Because of these irrational fears, I took very cautious steps on my path of mediumship. Though I was really comfortable working with Jason, it took me time to become comfortable working with people who have crossed over to the other side. It's because I was fearful that opening up this door would mean that I would see spirits all around me.

That, however, has not yet been the case.

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In fact, over the years, I have become very comfortable connecting with spirits from the other side. So much so, that what I deemed unthinkable, happened. Yes, I was conquering my fears slowly but surely. This must have been why Jason felt I was ready for the next step. I can tell when my guide is leading me to the next part of my spiritual journey because intuitively I get very excited and eager to start the venture laid before me. With all my trust in my guide, and to my surprise, this easily frightened psychic medium was ready to learn crossing-over work.

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"Crossing-over work is about helping stuck spirits cross over.

Mainstream media would call them ghosts, but the medium that taught me this work didn't use that word. Instead, she taught us to see them as someone’s mother, father, child, grandparent, or sibling. For me, getting rid of the culture-driven definition of a ghost helped to ease the fear of doing this work. I still get scared, but I've also found the courage that stems from the trust I have in my loving guide.

Though I'm still at the very beginning stages of experience in this work, I have already had a few cases that would span my spectrum of scary. However, let me be clear, though they started off as scary, they still ended as they always have, with love and pure white light.

However, with this one particular case, I wasn't sure what to expect or how it would end. I had a client reach out to me via word-of-mouth that he needed help getting rid of unexplained happenings in his house. It was affecting his children's ability to sleep, therefore, affecting him and his wife. Enough was enough when his daughter started getting unexplained scratch marks on her torso. I agreed to take his case. We didn't live in the same state, so I did the work remotely. I have found that this works just as well as in-person because technology and distance do not confine energy.

I started off by clearing my energy, grounding myself, protecting myself with loving golden white light, and then asking Jason to be by my side. Once I felt ready in that regard, I did a scan of the house. I knew he had a two-story home, so I envisioned his home with my third eye. I could feel and see myself standing in his front yard looking at his home. I also envisioned my guide right next to me.

I quickly turned to my guide Jason, and I asked him, “What do I do?” Calmly, he told me to “call for two angels to surround her.” I did so right away. Soon after, two bright white lights with wings were on either side of her. The sadness and lifelessness oozing from her were still palpable. I asked Jason, “Now what?”

Through telepathy, he directed me to surround her and the angels with a giant ball of nearly blinding white light infused with love. I did so, almost imagining myself as a character from the Harry Potter series blasting out a large Patronus ball.

I’m so glad I persisted despite my fear because as the light surrounded her, I could see the blackness of her being and aura pull away. Almost as if an invisible hand unzipped the dark aura from the center and pulled away

After performing the scan on his home I went to where intuition drew me in first–his daughter’s bedroom. In my third eye, I felt myself standing there in her room. That was when I saw the young girl's spirit in her closet. When I saw her, what first captured my attention was how dark her aura was. Her hair was jet-black, and it covered her face in a way that scared the bejesus out of me. It reminded me of the character from the movie The Grudge. You know, the scary girl that came out of the television? Yikes! Being a scaredy-cat, it was difficult to stay in that space looking at her. As much as I wanted to leave, I forced my physical eyes shut and reminded myself that I was protected, I can't let fear overcome me, and that my guide was right there with me.

from both her sides. Once gone, what it revealed was a young girl of bright white light, golden hair, and glowing skin. Her hair no longer covered her sweet face. After several seconds of awe, as I couldn’t believe the beautiful soul standing in front of me was nearly void of loving energy just seconds before, she and the two angels, still by her side, vanished.

With my head still spinning trying to process what I just witnessed, I asked Jason, “Did she cross over?” He simply replied, “Yes.” I breathed an audible sigh of relief and thanked him for his help.

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GEMS IN THE DARKNESS An essay by

MADHURAI SUMHARA

Photo credit Alex Diaz | @memory.terra Harvesting the nourishment from life's challenges. Protecting your energetic field, and understanding the medicine of the Vulture..

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As the leaves change from green to gold, the gaze turns inward. The veils are thin, and we have an increased ability to see between the lines and have visions from other worlds. At Samhain, we have more access to loved ones who have crossed over. More access to learn from the spirits and hear their voices whispering through the veils.

This open connection goes both ways, and it’s an important time to have clear energetic boundaries and good skills at energy clearing.

A few of the ways that I clear unwanted energies from my field are: Speaking out loud my boundaries.

“I clear and release all energies that are not mine!”

“No unwanted spirits may come with me or enter my house.”

“I am sovereign.”

Creating energetic bubbles of protection around myself, full of clear bright energy.

Burning herbs to clear my energetic field.

White sage Palo Santo Rosemary Mugwort Lavender are great ones for clearing energy.

In traditional Samhain ceremonies, rosemary and lavender are burned on Samhain to clear energy and open the space, and mugwort is burned in a ceremony to welcome mysterious dreamlike energy and spiritual connection.

Greeting all energies as respected old friends, sometimes listening to their messages, and then sending them on their way. Welcoming in spirits, Gods and Goddesses of protection, and asking them humbly to come to my aid, watch over me, and protect me. Knowing that I can shift the energy around me and that I do have control over the energies that I engage with makes me feel so empowered and safe. This is practical magic. Easy, intuitive, and strong.

I really got to practice these skills during the Samhain session of Priestess College at the Goddess Temple of Ashland (October 22-Nov 3). Being around 13 other powerful practicing priestesses was so activating for us all. We got to feel free to fully embody our prayers and our magic, tapping into our abilities and exploring our limits. It’s amazing being surrounded by people who just understand. Who speak prayers to the Goddess, who sing to Hecate at Samhain, who stir the cauldron.

These witchy ways are such an integral part of our Her-story. My European ancestors must have been wise women mixing herbal potions on a mountainside, and when I do so myself, my body is filled with an ancient remembrance, a feeling of rightness. Sitting around water in a silver bowl in the dark womb hut, raising our hands to the moon, in a circle of stones.. these things my soul remembers. At the time when the distance between worlds melts away, mystery and magic fill the air; and we remember the ancient ways.

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At Samhain, the wheel is turning from the bright outgoing energy of an abundant summer of growth, into the harvesting and hibernating of autumn and winter. The leaves wither, die, and are released. On the ground, they rot and compost into next spring’s rich soil. At Samhain, the last fruits of the garden are collected and next year’s seeds are gathered. These seeds hold the remembrance of summer’s lessons and the potential for another whole year of growth. Like these seeds, we go through a yearly death and rebirth cycle when we live in connection to the rhythms of the Earth. During the Samhain season, we have the opportunity to look back at the year and the lessons we’ve been given. To take that nourishment in, and chew on the unprocessed bits throughout the winter. This is our gestation period. We enter into the dark void of the Womb of the Mother. Many of us experience our bodies rhythmically requesting and expecting to slow down during this time of the year. When we are able to do that, we reap so much from the process. Our roots finally have time to grow. We have the time to deeply process life’s lessons and integrate them. I have found it so nourishing to give myself a few months in the winter to slow down, rest, and integrate. But it can feel scary to do that too.

Facing our shadows can feel so daunting, overwhelming, and repulsive. Like opening a can of worms you’re just not sure you really want to deal with right now. So we might delay it by distracting ourselves with a new trip, a new hobby, or a new lover.

But many of us are learning, or have already deeply learned, that being with these tender fiery scared inner parts is so essential to our life’s evolution. And there is so much richness in the darkness.

There are peak experiences of passion, depths of emotion, heart-ripping-openecstasy… wild magic we cannot touch until we open to the hugeness of who we are.

Until we drop into the cosmic unknown.

And it’s vulnerable as f*ck! Like being blindfolded in the ocean, just hoping for the best. Or if you are really ready to get the juice out of it, sinking even deeper into trusting Source, and surrendering your life into Her hands, with the prayer… “Let what’s meant to be, be.” “Let thy will be done.”

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In this mindset, we have to trust that any hardships that come our way are meant for us and that they are presenting themselves now for our long-term benefit.

If we are willing to face our shadows and dive into the messages that they are bringing, we can learn important things about ourselves that we would not have learned without that deep exploration.

Often these explorations turn into huge revelations and transformations. They are connected to our dharma. In the depths of the sea, we uncover treasures. We learn something so important, that benefits us so greatly, that we feel a passion to share it with others.

To help others heal through this work. And so we get to see the positive impact of our inner work ripple out to heal others. For me, that feels so joyful and relieving. To know that during the times I suffered, I walked into the fire of transformation. I came out purified and stronger, clearer than ever, and with so much more to share. And seeing the merits of that inner work bless other people’s lives is an extra bonus that keeps rippling outward, rewarding me again and again. It makes me so proud and glad that I pushed through the resistance and fear, and journeyed deep into my emotional realm.

This work is so much bigger than just me. It pays off on so many levels. It begins at the core: with myself in the moment. From there I can begin to hold space for the healing of other timelines, like my inner child, my past and future relationships, my clients, community, and friends, and all the future generations of my lineage.

Because the veils between worlds are so thin around Samhain, we seem to have more access to other timelines and versions of ourselves and our loved ones. Samhain opens a gateway into this deep inner work and gives us a potent opportunity for this kind of trans-generational and multidimensional healing.

When we welcome in our deep shamanic journeys and digest our lessons, we transmute them into nourishment and awakened inspiration.

Vultures are one of my favorite animal spirits to aid in transmutation. Vultures are often misunderstood. The first time I was graced by a vulture connecting with me, I was sitting on top of a large stone in a river gorge, after rock climbing up it with my friends. Flushed with adrenaline and self-pride, I was taking some moments to meditate alone and take in the gorgeous view. A vulture flew by me so closely, right at eye level, and the moment that it was aligned with me, our eyes connected and time froze. I gazed into its golden eye and was transfixed.

I knew it was a big moment, and that the Vulture spirit was coming to tell me that it was an animal spirit guide for me. I remember afterwards, when my thinking mind caught up with the powerful moment, wondering if it was a sign that I was going to die or something. I reached out to a friend who knew a lot about animal spirit guides and she soothed my fears, teaching me about the meaning of the vulture. I learned that the Latin name for turkey vultures is Catharsis Aura, or “Golden Purifier,” because they clean up the Earth, transmuting sickly and diseased energies into their vital nutrition.

They are also special because they stand outside the cycle of death that most animals are part of eating another or being eaten themselves.

Vultures, however, do not kill. And not much try to eat them. Instead they simply eat what has already died, thus keeping other animals from eating it that would get sick from eating a decomposing animal. They are cleaning up the physical realm of Earth as well as the spiritual and energetic realms.

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BLACK OBSIDIAN Crystal Expert

JUDY THOMAS

Photo credit Kathleen Martinez-Golik| @crystalrisingco Kat is a Crystal Healer, alchemist, and intuitive designer. She is currently serving the Crystalline Grid by being a vessel of light. She put together a crystal grid for our black obsidian crystal of the month feature.

See Kat on the cover of this edition.

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What is Black Obsidian?

Black Obsidian has been called the Guardian Crystal because it is a powerful cleanser of negative and psychic muck created within our aura and allows us to see things more clearly, and it is a strong psychic protection stone. It is especially powerful to shield us against negativity. It has a very strong ability to absorb and, because of this, it is often used in Feng Shui, spiritual connection, and protection. It can also allow us to develop and enhance our psychic abilities and protect us during contact with our guides or as we receive and send messages in the spiritual world and confront shadows and traumatic events from our past and unlock them if we have yet to notice them.

It is an Igneous stone, which means it is a crystal formed from cooled volcanic lava, either from active volcanos or from lava in the center of the earth’s crust. This means it contains elements of earth, water and fire and carries immense power. Black Obsidian is a deep, rich black color with a smooth mirror-like surface. If you are looking to communicate with loved ones that have passed, the shiny

How to Cleanse it?

surface is said to act as a portal to facilitate this communication. It is the material that crystal balls are often

Like most crystals, Black Obsidian needs to be

made of. It is not a rare crystal as it is found all over the

cleansed and recharged and activated regularly

world in North and South America, Asia, eastern Russia and

especially if you use or wear it often or it is in a high-

Japan. However, it is not found east of the Mississippi River

traffic area of your home or office. When you cleanse

though, due to a lack of volcanic activity.

this crystal, you’ll want to hold this protective crystal and focus on the positive intention you want for it.

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Black Obsidian is a great crystal to keep in your home, place

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of work and close to your body to ward off negativity and

build-up that is not beneficial for the greater good, for

ensure you are always being true to yourself and others. It is

all good, for everyone, and for myself.” Cleansing all

also great to use as a grounding crystal to balance your root

crystals by moonlight is the best way. You set the

chakra, which attaches you to grounding energy from the

crystal out in the lunar energy when the moon is at its

earth. It is a powerful crystal that is used for mental and

largest and brightest. Because it is a grounding crystal,

emotional healing. Holding this stone in your hand and

sit it on the earth outside or on a wooden plate if inside

focusing on any negativity or resentment you feel or any

in your window.

non-serving emotion you are feeling, it will help bring it to your aura allowing the Black Obsidian crystal to absorb it. It

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The most magical month is upon us, and I'm excited to share a ritual that holds an exceptional place in my heart.

As a practicing witch whose focus lies heavily in ritual, October and November are some of my favorite months as they are laden with ceremony. October 31st marks Samhain, and is when my household celebrates the New Year. It is one of our most essential Sabbats because, during this time, we remember our ancestors and celebrate all that has been reaped and accomplished throughout the years.

When I was asked to write this article, I knew precisely the ritual I wanted to include. The “Dumb Supper" ("dumb" refers to silent and "silent" being how the Supper is eaten.) This ritual is held on October 31st when the veil to the spirit world is at its thinnest.

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Held entirely by candlelight, this is a ritual where we silently break bread with our passed ancestors and loved ones. It is during this silence, that messages from the spirit world become the loudest.

Though it is debated when this practice first appeared, some believe it started as a love ritual in the British Isles and North America during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. By performing this ritual held around Samhain, young women would gather together at midnight in hopes of seeing a vision of their future husbands. The most elaborate versions of this ritual evolved into what became known as the “Dumb Supper." Several variations of this practice are still being performed in the American South, especially in and around New Orleans, where I'm from.

So how does this all look?

My name is Mandy Wilde, ... and I am a Hekatean witch.

Mandy lives and works in Los Angeles as a certified Psychic Medium and Astrologer. She consults and educates on the Radical Rituals of Goddess divination.

You can find her on all social platforms under @wildemedium and on her website wildemedium.com

This is what we do on Halloween.

@WILDEMEDIUM Connect with your passed loved ones and guides! Book your Intuitive Readings with Mandy!

First, invite the ancestors you wish to attend by writing a special invitation to your guests of honor (passed loved ones) and placing it on your altar.

Your living guests should be encouraged to write their invitations to their passed loved ones that they'd like to attend. It is also common for everyone to bring a photo or relic along with a note to dinner containing anything they'd like to say or pass on to the deceased. Contents of this note are kept private and burned in a cauldron at the end of the Supper.

As the name of the ritual reminds us, it is done in complete silence, so your guests must be aware that this is a solemn occasion before they attend. You'll also want to include what kind of Supper it will be. For my household, we typically make it a potluck in which everyone brings a dish that was a favorite of their passed loved ones.

On ritual day, cleanse your space by smudging or casting a circle around the table.

It's essential to have a clear image of the person or people in mind throughout the preparation and during the meal. Ask your guides only to allow the attending spirits to come forth; you wouldn't want just any spirit sharing your table! When preparing your table, reserve a place at the head for all the deceased guests of honor. I put out tea lights to represent each spirit guest. I also like to place a small notebook and pencil at each setting for our other guests to write down any messages they may receive.

Next, I place candles throughout the room, not forgetting to set one near a window to help our deceased guests find their way.

The last thing I do is light my candles so that when my guests arrive, their eyes can adjust to the dim lighting a little more quickly.

When my guests have settled in, I briefly explain what will take place and remind the guests that no one should speak once we commence. I then ring a bell to indicate the ritual has begun. As guests approach the table, they place any photo or relic at the head setting or altar. They then will light one of the tea lights to represent their passed loved one before sitting down.

Once everyone is seated, we take a moment of silence to honor the spirit guests. Then, each guest will take turns serving their dish to the spirit plate, walking counterclockwise. No one should eat until all guests, including the spirits, are served. The entire meal is done in silence, and when everyone has finished eating, each guest should get out the note to the dead they brought.

Go to the head of the table where the spirits sit, and find the candle for your deceased loved one. Focus on what was written, burn it in the candle's flame (you may wish to have a plate or small cauldron on hand to catch burning bits of paper) and then return to their seat. When everyone has returned, join hands again and offer silent thanks to the deceased who joined us. I blow out the window candle and ring a bell to indicate the end of the ceremony. Everyone leaves the room in silence.

There are many other regional custom variations, such as laying the place settings upside down and facing the chairs outward. Sometimes even the courses themselves are eaten backward, starting with dessert! These reversals are meant to appeal to spirits who have passed over, but this would also be a fun variation to do with children. Modifications and variations are common, do what feels right for you!

You can follow my Dumb Supper menu at the end of the magazine. Thank you for reading! I bid you, gentle seeker, a beautiful Samhain!

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SAMHAIN RITUALS FOR YOUR INNER WITCH! When you think of Halloween, you probably think of dressing up in costume and walking around trick or treating, but did you know Halloween is influenced by the ancient holiday of Samhain?

In order to understand Samhain, let's first break down and explain the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Wheel of the Year is a cycle of festivals celebrated by Witches, Wiccans, Pagans, and Druids. The Wheel consists of eight seasonal festivals also known as Sabbats. Sabbats are essentially celebrations ending one season and welcoming the next. These festivals might sound similar to popular holidays like we have here in the United States, however, they are actually very different. The eight Sabbats are Winter Solstice (Yule), Imbolc (Candlemas), Spring Equinox (Ostara), Beltane (May Eve), Summer Solstice (Litha), Lughnasadh (Lammas), Autumn Equinox (Mabon), and Samhain. Samhain is the time between the autumn equinox and winter solstice.

Samhain, also known as The Witches' New year, is an ancient Celtic tradition that honors the cycle of death and rebirth. Samhain, pronounced "saah-win," means “summer's end” and is a celebration of the end of the harvest season while also welcoming the dark half of the year. The nights are now longer than the days and it is a very crucial time for rest and reflection. It's said that the Sun King was sacrificed back to the land, leaving the goddess to mourn him until his rebirth at Yule when the Sun King makes the days now longer than the nights.

Honoring the sacred holiday of Samhain and create a loving ritual to honor the spirit of Halloween.

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Samhain represents the death of the old and the beginning of the new. It encompasses the idea that light is born out of the darkness. Like Brené Brown says "The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. Our fear of the dark casts our joy into the shadows. " We need both the dark and the light which is why the Celts would celebrate both. Bonfires would be held, where fortune tellers would give future predictions. At these bonfires, the community would wear costumes that often resemble animals to trick spirits so they would not harm them. It is thought that trick or treating started as a prank blamed on fairies and spirits during this day of the ritual.

This is a very important time for witches because it is believed that the veil between the world of gods is lifted and spirits from other worlds can visit.

Traditionally, witches would visit graveyards, tend to ancestors' graves, and leave an offering like flowers, apples, or herbs. Later on, the pope would turn this day into All Saints Day, also known as All-Hallows Eve. Combining their own celebration and keeping some of the original Celtic traditions, Halloween became an offering of candy by members of the church to the lower class in hopes that this good deed would protect them from the spirits that come to earth that day.

Traditionally, Samhain consists of a ceremony to connect to the god/goddesses, honor the dead, and talk to your ancestors.

I am happy to share a few rituals you can incorporate into your Samhain practice.

Make an Altar.

Assemble your most witchy items and place them on a table, windowsill, bookshelf, or any flat surface. The purpose of this altar is to honor the dead.

Consider adding items such as photos, clothing, candles, food, or anything that holds memories for you. Place a circle of rice or salt around your altar for protection and add a candle to guide the souls to your altar space.

Candle Magic Light a candle and place it in your window. It is said, the light from candles will guide the spirit to you. We saw the power of this practice in Hocus Pocus when the black flame candle was lit and the witches returned from the dead.

Candle color is important! Consider using red (for passion), black (for protection), white (new beginnings), purple (spirit communication), or gold (for manifestation). You can dress your candle by rubbing it with oils and carving your intentions into the wax. As the candle burns, your words are released into the cosmos for ultimate manifestation.

Divination Dust off your tarot deck or ouija board sisters! Now is a pristine time for communication. Samhain is a powerful time to ask for guidance and call on support from the other side. Create a Samhain tarot spread and as you shuffle your deck, ask your guides for guidance for the dark half of the year.

For a simple tarot spread, pull the top card which represents your Samhain message, and look at the bottom card of the deck which represents what is blocking your message from coming true.

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Savoring the magic of October A Warm cup of coffee, Taylor Swift's Folklore playing in the background, Gilmore Girls & cozy sweaters. It doesn’t get any more basic than this, but wow does it bring so much joy to my heart!

There’s something about the cool, crisp air that wanders in with each October that offers an invitation to take a step back and reflect. After the hustle and fire of summer, this is a much-needed recalibration. It is a perfect opportunity to embrace the void with open arms. The void is the place between what was and what you are becoming.

Autumn brings us back to a place of new beginnings and an opportunity to plant different seeds. Just like in nature different plants thrive in different seasons. We need spaces to pause and look back on who we were so we can get clarity about where we are headed. This is where a deep understanding of what your unique energy needs is essential to enable you to step into your most expansive spiritual self.

It is liberating when you understand that this spiritual experience is truly limitless.

You get to create and grow with it. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to being “spiritual” or witchy. You get to decide what works best for you.

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This is a perfect way to start cultivating self-mastery & energetic literacy. These are two big pieces of our spiritual selves that meld together to create the magical multidimensionality of a soul in a human body.

Self-Mastery is the practice of going inwards and learning the subtitles of your unique energy signature. What makes you, you. My preference is gentle and supportive to give your nervous system time to integrate the lessons & healing that may be present for you.

Energetic literacy builds upon self-mastery, it is learning how to separate your unique energy from the collective. It doesn’t matter where you are on your spiritual journey, this skill is a game changer.

4 WAYS TO PRACTICE ENERGETIC LITERACY: When you do develop energetic literacy, you are able to shed all the noise from the outside world and find your own groove when it comes to self-mastery & energetics. Like anything, leaning into your intuitive gifts & unique magic requires patience and practice. In this case, slow & steady wins the race. It is in these slower, more reflective seasons that we have the space to simply be with what is. This is where finding tools and practices that nourish your nervous system can be such an asset.

1. Nourish your nervous system: You have to create a safe container to expand into. This might look like working with a mentor or energetic healer.

2. Get out in nature- nature is such a powerful teacher. We can learn so much about faith, trust & presence from being out in nature. Autumn shows us the power of shedding our skin so to speak.

3. Create space for stillness, journalling, meditation etc. Remember these aren’t a requirement. You don’t need to spend hours meditating to be spiritual.

4. Get present with your experience. Notice your interests, beliefs, and stories about what it means to be “spiritual.”

KNOWING YOUR OWN ENERGIES As you explore these different areas of your life. Notice any should's or have to's that may come up. Any spiritual practices that take you out of your human experience are probably going to keep you dis/embodied. This is a good way to learn what a yes means in your body vs a no.

Sometimes we can fall into the trap that in order to be seen as spiritual we need to subscribe to a certain aesthetic or practice. This is false. Your relationship with Source is unique to you and how you get to where you are going will be different from everyone else.

That’s the magic of the journey, each step forward is another piece of the puzzle. An opportunity for you to figure out what your unique spiritual energy feels like. When you own your authentic gifts and spiritual energy, you become unstoppable.

You get to create the lifestyle and practices that work for you.

It’s okay that your experience evolves over time. Practices and tools I used to use in my early spiritual journey no longer feel in alignment with my soul now. As you gain confidence in your intuition, your ability to discern what is true for you will also get stronger.

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LIFTING THE VEIL

W

hen I pulled this card, I giggled. I thought to myself - how more aligned could this message be for where the collective is right now?

With where the seasons are right now? And how are you moving with are the coming of fall?"

Asking yourself the right questions is a powerful tool. Most people are afraid to ask questions, for fear of what is on the other side and the mystery of each in between. But as the veil becomes thin this season, we too must see beyond our sight and recognize all illusions for what they are.

Notorious spirit guides, Darcy and Courtney Taylor channel October's spooky season insights and pull an oracle card from Rebecca Campbell's deck The Starseed Oracle: A 53-Card Deck and Guidebook.

Over the coming weeks, aim to take true accountability for what is and isn’t working in your life, and what is keeping you unaligned. What must go? What illusions have you been buying into, and how can you see with your inner vision before relying on your external sight?

The channelled message is as follows.

"The people who come into my world have all been experiencing something very similar - shedding what’s no longer aligned and asking themselves big questions. Like what do I want to create in this lifetime?

What kind of impact do I want to make?

What is my message? It all begins with introspection. From there, we feel more guided and safe to release anything that is no longer aligned with where we are headed, because you know it’s part of the truth you just unravelled within yourself.

The veil is thinning every night until October 31st... Connect with your spirit guides on the other side, trust your discernment, and let all illusions of lack and separation fade away until all that is left is One. Sit with that, Courtney and Darcy

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LIBRA SEASON HOROSCOPE

BY HEATHER FISK, @THEHEATHERFISK HK COACHING & THE FOUNDER OF THE WOODO METHOD

Ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty, Libra is our social justice warrior striving to create a gorgeous utopia rooted in balance and harmony, aesthetically pleasing to the eye, rich in art and culture and dripping in wealth, gold and gems.

This month is giving peak Rom Com vibes, complete with minimal conflict [Libra’s Achilles heel is avoidance]. Prepare to trail-blaze forward with the intention of creating your dream life, Libra season is all about shooting your shot, especially when it’s for your highest good and the highest good of the collective.

Overall message of the month, go forth in beauty, love and harmony.

♡ Heather Fisk | @theheatherfisk Heather Katherine is a Modern Mystic Astrologer, Human Design Reader, and Empowerment Coach.

She is Next Level Psychic's inhouse Astrologer here to bring you the hottest zodiac updates!

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Libra: Sept 23-Oct 22

Scorpio Oct 23-Nov 21

Libra, ‘tis your dang season! Welcome back to you babe. You’ve spent the last 4 weeks in deep, deep contemplation and reflection. What did you learn about yourself? Did you have any revelations about what you've outgrown in your life? You’re ready to soar as the next level version of yourself but you need to fully commit to her, which may mean making some room in your life. This is where your natural gifts as a hopeless romantic come in handy: romanticize the process of your evolution. Lean into your favorite selfcare practices and allow every moment to feel like a luxury. It’s so good to be you.

Happy Solar Return!

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to trust! Trust that everything is working out. Trust that your capabilities and capacity are enough. Trust that you can and will succeed. Even though things feel tough or don’t work out exactly like you want to, you can look back and see that you’ve always made it. Don’t disregard all the evidence you have just because you’re waiting to be proven that things won’t work out for you. You were not put on this Earth to struggle. It’s ok to let go of the fears and shadows. It’s safe to live in the light of trust and gratitude. You’ve got this, boo!

Sagittarius Nov 22-Dec 21

Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 19

Even though you live it, all the galavanting and socializing you've been doing lately has been exhausting. Use this time to ground yourself and get back to a state of stasis so you can begin filing your calendar up again but in a way that feels expansive and empowering. It’s all about learning to find a balance between saying yes to the opportunities that set your soul on fire and no to the opportunities that feel draining. honor your energy instead of depleting it.

You’ll find you have a lot more stamina and consistency in your life instead of the peaks and valleys you’re used to experiencing.

Ah, this month you’re finally feeling back to being you!

It’s been a whirlwind recently, stretching your comfort zone. Now is the time to get back to business, but in an elevated way that integrates all that you've been learning and tossing the rest out the window.

Remember: everything is connected so when one area of your life is off, everything is sure to follow. Make sure you’re taking time to nurture all of yourself, not just your career or reputation.

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Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18

Pisces Feb 19-Mar 20

This month is all about opening your mind to new ideas. You may be feeling very inspired by other cultures or belief systems or religions that are different from yours. Reaching into these new and exciting worlds will help to uncover the answers that have been evading you recently. As you’re diving into this exploration, let yourself get lost in it and enjoy the experience without focusing on any expected outcomes. The Universe will present you with what you need; allow it to surprise and delight you on your journey.

You are unapologetically feeling yourself, Hunny!

Savage in your boundaries because you know that’s how you show radical love for your Highest Self. This month, bask and celebrate as you look back at all that you’ve conquered and your strength and resiliency.

You are an inspiration and 100% that witch! Here’s a mirror message for you inspired by one Wendy Williams: “I am an icon, I am a legend, and I am the moment. Now come on now!”

Aries March 21-April 20

Taurus April 21-May 21

You are in the mood for love! Your desire to be in a long-term relationship is becoming undeniable. And no, it’s not just cuffing season vibes, you’re looking for the real deal. You may have some inner conflict as you accept this desire to partner up but don’t let that deter you–it’s an opportunity to investigate your beliefs surrounding love and relationships. It might also be a good idea to examine your lifestyle to make sure you're creating space in your life for your future partner.

This month is all about settling into your work-life balance. Gone are the days of choosing whether you’re a career-girly, socialite or hopeless romantic. You can be all of them! Getting into the groove of work-life balance doesn’t have to be so methodic, just honor your intuition and listen to your energy levels. Here’s a trick for you: infuse romance into every moment like it’s the invisible string tying it all together. You have a gorgeous natural sensuality so unleash it! It’s the key to unlocking your incredible capacity to love and be loved and will help you navigate tough times.

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Gemini May 22-June 21

Cancer June 22-July 22

This month, let your natural creativity light the way.

You are your own medicine and the medicine for everyone around you too. Your focus this month is on feeling the pleasure that comes from this. Keeping your creativity to yourself is only holding you back from living the life you deeply desire. It can be hard to get out of your head but you need to practice turning off the inner critic. You and the world around you need your creations.

This is your moment! You better seize it and own it. All the work, sacrifice and energy you’ve been pouring out, it’s all paying off. You’ve planted the seeds and nurtured the soil. And now, it’s harvest time, baby!

This month your focus is to learn the fine art of receiving [aka living in feminine energy.] Here’s a hot tip about living in receivership: it’s rooted in trust.

Trusting that you are living in alignment with your manifestations and taking all the necessary actions and, therefore, your success is inevitable. Trusting even though those manifestations haven’t landed… yet. This month, resist the urge to do more, especially when that urge is motivated to try something doing something else to hit your goals [because that’s really the opposite of trusting.] Everything is working out in your best interest.

Leo July 23-Aug 22

Virgo Aug 23-Sept 22

It’s time to come back home, Leo. Home to yourself, your closest friends, family and the places that feel safe and cozy. You’ve been so active recently with a full social calendar and projects on the go. Take some time this month to check in with yourself and reflect on how far you’ve come. There’s been so much growth that deserves to be celebrated! Or at the very least acknowledged. Integration into the elevated version of you is key this month.

Dear sweet Virgo, be gentle with yourself this month.

You’re going to be going through a period of deep selfreflection as you investigate your inherent worthiness.

You may be particularly focused on the attachment between your physical appearance and your identity. If there is one thing you take with you from this, let it be this: your worth and value are inherent. You are a gorgeous being from the inside out. You know who you are and the laundry list of incredible gifts you bring to this world. And even though you may get swept up in listening to the outside noise of the world around you, you can always come back to yourself. But maybe restrict your social media exposure for a minute if you’re feeling particularly blocked.

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SUZY PUTELLI

FAMILIAR SPIRITS: MORE THAN A PET Do you ever get the feeling that your animal companion is more than just a pet? The hint that your connection goes beyond just emotional and feels more like a psychic link? Trust that intuitive nudge because your pet may also be what we call your "familiar." Familiar spirits can manifest in many forms but usually come to us as animals. Our familiar’s main purpose is to guide, protect, and assist us with our magic. They are also known as spirit guides, tutelaries, and daemons.

Far more than pets, these incredible beings are our partners. Let’s take a closer look at the ways our familiars provide intuitive downloads, communicate with us through verbal cues and body language, lead us in time to see or hear something we needed, physically nudge or place a paw on us or an object, come to us in our dreams with a message, comfort us through a range of emotions, offer their unwavering loyalty, assist with rituals, communicate with our spirit guides, participate in readings, and most of all, inspire us.

These beings are our truest companions and our spirit guides in physical form. They remain closely linked to us as their guardian, while still remaining independent with free will. This is important to remember, as our familiars are not here to do our “bidding,” but to be our partners. Our familiars choose us. There are many different ways to acquire a familiar. One may suddenly appear to you, be given as a gift, or come to your aid in a time of need. You may also put your intention out to Spirit that you are ready for one and be open to receiving. Whatever way your familiar appears, you and they enter into a mutually beneficial relationship.

An animal appears to you in your dreams and then appears in your waking life soon after. A neighbour moves away and asks if you can take in their animal companion. A friendly stray comes up to you while you’re crying on a park bench. You get the pull to look at adoptable animals and feel an instant connection with one specific pet.

Familiars come in all types. They appear in the form of their guardian needs. Animal types of familiars depend on the person and which animals they naturally connect with. Although, if you don’t already have a familiar, it might surprise you who comes to you. Every animal has spiritual significance, but the most common are cats, dogs, birds, and snakes.

Cats are considered divine messengers and are thought to remember being once sacred. They symbolize independence, connection with self, elegance, and courage. They are connected with magic, the balance of light and darkness, and communication.

While dogs are representations of loyalty, trust, and unconditional love. If a dog is familiar, pay attention to the individual breed traits. These traits vary from dog to dog but are key in understanding your connection. The larger breeds are connected to themes of protection.

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Familiars come in all fur colors and sizes!

SPIRIT PETS

Birds, while more common as signs from Spirit than

Telepathic communication will come with time as you

being known as "familiars," represent enlightenment,

build on recognizing the signs they are already giving

hope, and freedom. They are seen as a connection

you. Meditate with them. They don’t have to be right

between the spirit and physical realms. Specific birds

next to you or on your lap. Simply sharing the same

will have their own meanings and symbolism in

space as them while you meditate is powerful. Invite

addition to these.

your familiar to do rituals, readings, and card pulls with you.

Snakes are one of the most misunderstood creatures and familiars. They represent being grounded and

Keep a journal of the messages they bring you, the

connected with the earth. They are symbols of life

dreams they appear in, or how your connection felt that

force energy, healing, and rebirth.

day. It’s a beautiful record to look back on and receive guidance from even after they’re no longer in this

No matter the physical form, we are psychically linked

realm.

with our animal guides. They help us know ourselves on a deeper level, help us develop our intuition, and

There are many amazing ways for us to connect with

strengthen our telepathic abilities.

our beloved animal companions. Remember, it doesn’t always have to be serious. Our familiars still love to

We can deepen our connection and strengthen our

connect and interact as our pets as well. They’re here

ability to communicate with practice. Our relationship

to guide us, but also to be loved, cherished, cuddled,

with our familiars is inherent from the moment we

and nose-booped.

agree to be connected, but there are ways we can strengthen our bond and communicate with ease Listen to them. Really listen to them. Set the intention to notice their verbal cues, like purring or barking, and their body language.

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS I walk a bridge between two worlds in this lifetime. My south Asian heritage co-mingling with my Portuguese colonial roots.

Growing up in Bombay, India and Dubai U.A.E, I always felt like a bit of a third culture kid.

Neither here nor there.

Too brown to be white.

Too white to be brown.

I found myself paying homage to my Indian heritage and celebrating all the cultural festivities such as Holi, Diwali, Navratri, Eid, Ramadan, Vaisakhi, Raksha Bandhan, and more. And all the observances of my Catholic upbringing Christmas, Easter, Sunday school and services.

And All Hallows Eve. Halloween wasn’t something I truly celebrated until we moved to Canada. Yet, All Souls Day, All Hallows Eve is something we observed, prayed for, and celebrated in remembrance of our ancestors.

No matter where we were located globally.

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TANIA MORAES-VAZ Along with that celebration were other pagan rituals my mom would observe such as the evil eye energy cleanse otherwise known as “Nazar uttarna” (removal of the evil eye) and much more. (Don’t tell her I said that, she’ll literally have my head on a platter... Might be served to you with some candy on Halloween if you don't keep one eye open. Wink.) We would even celebrate our own version of Samhain and Beltane — the harvest and the rebirth.

They weren’t, of course, called those names in my culture, but I started making these connections very young and it helped me see that no matter the festivities or names we put on it, at our core, we are all connected. No matter our heritage, our ancestry, our culture, or geographical location.

These are the stories that shaped what All Hallows Eve and All Souls Day meant to me.

It's 1994. I am 6. We had just moved back to Bombay, India for a year since our residence visas for the UAE had expired. I could smell the aroma of various foods wafting through the open windows. The cool breeze of November carried the warmth of homemade cooking along with a longing for loved ones long gone.

Everywhere I went (the neighbourhood I lived in was predominantly Christian), I saw windows and altars, and ofrendas lit with candles, decorated with mogra flowers. Pictures of loved ones adorned with marigold garlands. Letters were written and left at the altar, along with plates and trays of their favourite foods. In our case, our ofrenda, which is the Spanish-Mexican term for "a sacred offering at the altar" included a photo of my older sister who passed when she was three days old and pictures of my grandfathers.

My grandma once lovingly joked that one day she too will be up there watching. My mom placed a stainless steel pot at the ofrenda. The pot was filled with fermented rice batter and marked with three white crosses.

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My eyes lit up as I saw the pasteis de coco, bebinca, and pork sorpotel all placed at the altar. And of course, as any kid would, I reached out for the pastry and felt my hand swatted away.

“It’s not for you! It’s for your grandpas and your sister.”

“But why?" I questioned, "I don’t even know them. They’re not here. We are wasting food. You’re mean.” And I stormed away.

Later, my grandma came by and sat beside me. “Tania, I know these traditions may sound silly. I know it doesn’t make sense right now. But one day you’ll understand. But, my sweet child, every Dia de Finados (more prominently celebrated in Brazil,) I wait eagerly to see your Grandpa. Your mama waits to see your sister. And, your papa waits to see his father. One day, you too will realize these gifts. We all have it in us. This sight. This vision.

We pay respect to the dead and to our loved ones because we call on them when we need their help, and they offer their guidance and protection along with our angels and God." "Tomorrow, on All Souls Day, we will enjoy the food together with them and celebrate their return. Tonight, on All Hallows Eve, we pray for them. We protect ourselves and stay close to home as there are many spirits and souls wandering. Some good, some bad. I know you’re too small to understand. But close your eyes and feel it. Call on your sister. Call on your grandpas. And one day when I go, when your mama goes too, as we all will when it’s time, Call on us. Hold us close. We will always surround you and guide you.”

That was the first time an adult sat down and truly explained the why behind any tradition instead of dismissing my curiosity. These words of hers still echo in me to this day.

It's now 2001. About seven years later, I'm now the age of 13. I awakened to my clairvoyant abilities when I saw my grandma’s presence sitting beside me as I lay in my bed on the eve of my 13th birthday. She had her favourite purple sari on. I knew it was time for her to transition out of this realm. She had fought a long and painful battle with Alzheimer's and other illnesses. I could feel her patting my hair, bidding me goodbye, praying over me. The next day, while we were at church for my birthday blessing, my dad pulled me aside and said, “Tania, I have something to share with you… Last night…”Before he could utter a new word, I intervened with, “I know Dad, Nana passed away right? I saw her. I helped her transition." He stood there looking at me as if he’d seen a ghost.

“You have the gift. Don’t waste it. Don’t let it get into the wrong hands.” These words, along with my grandmother's, continue to echo in my mind to this day.

And, finally, a more recent memory from 2021. It's All Souls Day. I felt my Dad’s presence reach out to me. It was vivid as ever. I could feel his hand on my face. I could hear his voice clearly as day. Apologizing, telling me there was more to his story and how he left things. We healed our relationship.

Apologies were made. Peace was finally found. And lifetimes of pain finally released. And all that was left was love. To this day I feel my grandmothers, my grandfathers, my sister, and my dad (though he is very much alive) around me, guiding me.

Protecting me.

To me, Dia de Finados and the even more famously celebrated Dia de los Muertos mean so much more to me now. It's a time of celebrating our loved ones and their souls. It’s a time of reconciliation, reparation & resolution. A time to forgive and come together. A time to heal and release. A time to really step up and lead in love. And, with all these memories shared and cherished, I bid you, too, a Happy Halloween!

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

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JOURNEYING THROUGH THE MIRROR @TALAPATHEIA

Tala is a medicine woman with a rebellious wild heart. Her mission is to help women reclaim their sovereignty by leading them back into their bodies, so they can access their innate wisdom and power. She is a student, learning from the stories of others, and a journalist, listening and asking the right questions to arise clarity within her clients during their healing journey.

"Your eyes are the windows to the soul."

This is a phrase I grew up hearing all the time. Yet as a woman growing up in a masculine world, a world that is filled with toxic ideals of femininity, beauty and ambition, has caused me to shy away from connecting to myself by gazing into mirrors. This is a habit that I know many sisters around the world, in all shapes, sizes, and ages, develop to protect themselves from feeling further pain.

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When I started my healing journey I remember one of the very first steps I took was to start looking into the mirror. It was an effort to get comfortable with my body so I can take photos and document the memories I'm constantly creating.

By developing my spiritual practices, I learned about the multi-dimensional world we live in. I learned about accessing different levels of consciousness through breathwork, meditation, movement, and yes, mirrors. I considered those tools and skills as pathways to my underworld, to the unseen, and to the spirit realm.

This is the world through which I uncovered my depths. I was shown my true form, who I am away from judgement, pressure, and social conditioning... I was taught about my gifts, abilities and pains. I connected to my ancestors, my innerchild, my higher self, my wise woman, my wild woman, and my enchantress.

The mirror is a powerful portal of healing that connects many skills when working with it. It goes beyond space and time.

Revealing the secrets of the universe to you, IF you know how to listen and observe.

In honor of the changing seasons that are best spent reflecting and going inwards, as well as it being witchy, I wanted to share with you a mirror work practice designed to connect you to your inner child and reignite a loving and healing relationship with it.

I’m choosing to focus on the inner child because as children that's when we have the brainwaves and the mentality that allows us to connect and embrace the magic that exists in the world. It’s the time when we see color brightly and our hearts are open and courageous.

For this practice, you will need: A candle, A mirror, A picture of your younger self, An offering for younger you, An item you've had since you were a kid, And, a journal.

Dress in comfortable clothes, and if you can put on some music that you loved as a child. Then start by taking a deep breath.

Connect to your body through your breath. Notice how your body contracts and expands as the air travels through you. Light your candle to begin the creation of sacred space and take a moment to go into the vibrations of the room. How does it feel in your heart to sit in this space? Is it peaceful? Is it triggering?

Nerve-wracking? Do you feel excitement? Move with the beat of the music as you identify the sensations in your body. And remember to take deep breaths making sure to exhale longer than you inhale; this way you're showing your body that you're safe. You can do this until you feel ready.

Now that you’ve awakened your body, sit in front of the mirror, look at the picture of a younger you and then gaze into your eyes. State what you love about younger you. State how younger you made you who you are today. Allow yourself to feel the gratitude you have towards yourself. Tell her how much you appreciate her and love her. Tell her about your achievements and goals. Simply be present with yourself. Remember to keep looking straight into your eyes. I know this is very challenging if you're not used to it, especially the first few minutes when all your insecurities, doubts, and fears are coming up. Notice the dialogue that you have with yourself. what emotions are coming up? where in your body are you feeling numb or wanting to close up ? What insecurities, illusions, and/or old beliefs are you holding that you wish to let go of?

To close the practice, tune back into the music you have in the background. Connect to the beat and allow yourself to move your body freely. This will help you reconnect to the present moment. When you feel the practice concluding take one last deep breath in and exhale a loud sigh. Take time to integrate the practice and make sure to journal about your experience so you can go back to it and extract the knowledge you need for the future.

You did it! This is a practice you get to return to as often as you need. The more you do it, the stronger your connection to yourself will grow and the faster you get to remove any blockages preventing you from accessing the life you deserve. @TALAPATHEIA Tala Muhtadi is a modern medicine woman here to help you reclaim your sovereignty and connect to your body.

Learn more at: https://www.talapatheia.com

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EMILY PARR

STOP BEING AFRAID OF THE DARK @EMILYMPARR Connect with your passed loved ones and guides! Book your Intuitive Readings with Mandy!

Everybody has a dark side but do you know it and love it as it needs to be loved?

Evil, scandalous, manipulative and vulgar is just some of the words that the dark feminine energy of this planet is so often associated with. Though this isn’t always the case, in fact, these are the words that often describe the wounded feminine instead. It is this confusion that perpetuates fear and insecurity that can be stopped if we just turn on a light.

The dark feminine is a rising spiritual topic on social media right now that is so misunderstood and often gets such a bad rep. I have been asked many times why I am so attracted to understanding, teaching and working with dark feminine energy, to begin with yet the reason is so clear to me. I believe the choice to ignore it would be far too painful and only further feed into this confusion. The truth is, that beyond the glitters, smoke and mirrors lies a deep underbelly of unseen, hidden gems that only the dark Mother can teach us in order to heal ignorance and hatred. She is our guide to feeling whole. It is the wisdom of the darkness where true empowerment is found that frees so many generations from deep-seated pain.

@emilymparr soulshinescoaching.com

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Mary Beth is an intuitive life coach, psychic medium, and freelance writer living in Atlanta, Georgia with a devout passion for spreading light.

Playing with the archetypes of Lilith and Persephone to reclaim the Dark Goddess and honor Her from within.

You see, without the dark Mother it would be impossible to dance with the light!

There is not one without the other, it is one in the same like the yin and yang symbol.

She is the divine leader, creator, and destructress that sheds the blood of what no longer serves the greater good each month and births new worlds with new ideas. She can take us out of the world just as easily as she brings us in.

This entire universe in fact, was created from a spec of light among the darkness which is why it is so important to remember that darkness always comes first!

We can look to stories of Dark Goddesses to better understand this and how it relates to our own daily lives. We see an example of the empowerment of darkness in Jewish mythology with the story of Lilith. In the book of Genesis, it is said that Lilith (the first woman) was cast away from the Garden of Eden because of a sexual disagreement, only to become the Mother of Darkness.

Lilith, who was more advanced and intuitive, understood that when a woman is positioned on top, she is able to reach higher levels of pleasure as well as higher levels of consciousness, especially when sex is happening in a loving union. This is because sexual energy is the life force/creative energy known as kundalini in Sanskrit. Lilith represents total sexual liberation and feminine empowerment.

She is a figure of wild femininity and acceptance of all of oneself including the parts we keep hidden. She reminds us to tap into our intuitive essence and stand our ground for what we want.

Photo credit Emily M Parr, @EMILYMPARR

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Dark feminine energy encourages us to embrace knowledge as well as our raw sexuality as our birthright to deeper evolution.

Lilith was cast away to become the Queen Mother of dark femininity, and wise women known as Witches. She was vilified for her free-spirited, expansive thinking, wild and non-conformist way and would also be framed as the Queen of demons (succubi) that would seduce men and steal their seed in their sleep. She developed the bad reputation of being bloodthirsty and preying on children and newborns even though there was no truth to any of this. She became symbolized by the owl which is associated with wisdom as well as the night and the snake which represents her kundalini energy as Tantrika and Enchantress. The Book of Genesis also states that after Lilith was cast away, Eve, whom most people know as the first woman, was then made from Adam’s rib to be his equal.

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DARK FEMININE

It is widely understood in the story of the creation of the universe from a biblical and scientific perspective that all of life came from a tiny spark of light-an Atom (Adam) or spec of dust created from all darkness. This only further proves the necessity of making love to it and accepting Lilith as the Dark Primal Mother as our true original force meant to be honored, embraced and loved rather than stoned and exiled.

Without dark feminine energy, we are confined and restrained to the niceties of being warm when we don’t feel like it. Soft or weak when we need to be tough or loud.

Sweet when we need to be sassy. Passive when we need to be assertive.

The story of Persephone, another maiden Goddess who is the bearer of spring. She is a symbol of sweet naïveté and, in many ways, illusion. She does not reach her fullness as a woman until she meets her shadow and becomes the Queen of the Underworld right around harvest time or Virgo season.

Persephone is led thereby making a deal with Hades, the God of the Underworld, where she is duped and becomes his wife. She is ripped away from her mother Demeter the Goddess of grain to become her own woman. From Persephone, we can learn how to overcome being the nice girl that everyone walks all over and instead understand and embrace the darkness as a necessary part of one’s journey to love themselves. Through the boundaries, standards reclaimed sass, and increased self-awareness, Persephone seizes her time in the underworld during the cold winter months and blossoms into her full authenticity as a sovereign being when she rises in the light in the Spring again every year. Like Persephone, we may sometimes feel cast into darkness for months or seasons, but inevitably we rise again and shine in our due time.

Taking the time to connect with the various aspects of the Dark Goddess within you means allowing yourself to feel the negative emotions stuck inside and validating them, and having the courage to return them to Source for regeneration.

It can be tough, it can be scary, lonely and uncomfortable to face the ugly, shameful, taboo, hidden, dark, and wild parts of ourselves. But in the light of acceptance, deep success can be found. Embodying the self-love towards your darkness, practicing unconditional self-love at all times, reclaiming your wisdom and strength to be all that you are.

And to know that this is exactly the point of the stories of the rising Goddess from darkness and she who saves herself.

We are the light in the dark, we will rise just as the divine intended.

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DUMB SUPPER

DUMB SUPPER FAMILY STYLE

BEVERAGE Sparkling Water

Collard Greens

Iced Tea

Black Eyed Peas

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Skin on Potatoes

Gevrey- Chambertin

Black Mushroom Stew

FOR THE TABLE

DESSERT

Tarot Cards

Blood Orange Sorbet &

Notepad & Pencil

Smoked Orange Peel

Pendulum

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EMMA ROSE

YOUR 2022 FALL CHECKLIST Fall Decorating Embrace Earthy Tones & color Add Pumpkins & Decorations Play With Warm Textures Light Some Candles & Incense Embrace All Your Senses Move Some Stuff Around Rake The Lawn & Pack The Leaves Find Second-hand Decor Add More Blankets And Pillows Have A Fire Get Some Moody Lighting

Connecting w/ Spirit Unleash your Inner Child Watch Childhood Halloween Movies Rake the Leaves & Jump in them Walk through a Cemetery with Friends Stargaze under the Full Moon Cleanse the energy of your home.

Host a Feast!

Listen to the Fall Wind & Move with Season Create an Ofrenda/Altar for your Ancestors VOLUME IV

Fall Recipes Follow Mandy's Dumb Supper Menu Drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte Brew some Tea or a Potion/Elixir Cook a Thanksgiving Meal Bake with Cinnamon!

Drink Apple Cider or Hot Cocoa Shop at your Local Farmers' Market Roast Pumpkin Seeds Eat Halloween Candy

Halloween Rituals Open a Portal to your Highest Dimension Carve & Decorate Pumpkins Build a Wand from Nature Dumb Supper Ritual Create your own Costume Perform a Spell Bob for Apples Pass out Candy and Go Trick-or-Treating

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Support Community Support Local Farms & Markets Offer Extra Food at your Local Food Drive Give Away Extra Blankets & Warm Clothes Give & Consume Mindfully

Give Thanks Offer to Rake Someone's Leaves Count your Blessings & Express Gratitude Pay Someone Forward Random Acts of Kindness

Fall Art Create a Pinterest-Worthy Spell Book Decorate your Table for a Feast Create a Fall Centrepiece or Wreath Dry some Flowers & Leaves

Halloween Hauntings Watch/Tell Scary Stories Gather around the Fire Haunted Hay Ride or Corn Maze Go to a Haunted Castle Build a Haunted House

With friends With yourself Wear Matching Flannels Go to a Fall Festival with loved ones Go on a Fall Hike with friends Make some Fall Art

Go on a Scenic Drive.

Embrace all your Senses.

Connect with Animals & Nature Get cozy & Watch a Fall flick!

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