When I was in the process of creating my Animal Reflections Healing Oracle deck over two years ago it wasn’t on my radar that the originals of each card would eventually support a local dog rescue.
It was after a local non-profit, LaValley Home and Garden, approached me last December about carrying some of my other art in their shop that would support a local dog rescue, that another idea came to me to part with the originals from my animal oracle deck.
While I was initially a bit sad to part with them, I was excited about the prospect of helping raise some money for a rescue that cares for special needs, senior, and hospice dogs, called Albert’s Dog Lounge.
And so it became a labor of love as I took each card that was created on a 2.75 x 4.75 wooden template and mounted them on a 6 x 6 wooden panel, with coordinating paper background and added some gem stones to give them a bit of sparkle. On the back of each one is the message from each animal also as written in the guidebook to the deck and signed by me.
Connecting with each animal as I re-created them in a whole new way was a gift to revisit with each cards meaning and now I offer them as a gift you can give to yourself or someone you care about.
You can see some of the designs above, but there are many more on my website here. A portion of each piece sold will benefit Albert’s Dog Lounge.
As we continue to move through challenging times of uncertainty, I turned to The Enchanted Map oracle deck asking what is most helpful for each of us as we move through the month of October.
Hint: Getting comfortable with not having a defined map.
For over 25 years I consciously carried a vision of trauma from my childhood I just couldn’t shake. Every time it presented itself to me, I’d push it away into the dark recess of my mind.
It was too painful to look at. I also questioned my sanity at times. Where was this coming from, I’d often wonder. It can’t be real.
Over those years I’d share in the love and teachings from many dogs, each mirroring for me a lesson that helped me grow in my evolution. In 2014 I’d welcome into my heart a tiny grey and black dappled dachshund with special needs named Gidget. I knew from the moment I set eyes on her she was a Buddha in a dog’s body.
She was the catalyst with her unshakable persistence who would eventually shake things up for me and help me to face this trauma.
It wasn’t easy. At one point, I wanted to die instead of facing this because it was painful. But along with the love and support of Gidget, I’d have other animal guides along the way that walked the path with me.
One I’d never have “expected” and one many fear, Snake, was potent in her teaching that I knew I just had to finally shed what was haunting me. Horse who would guide me to stand in my power and Wolf who encouraged me to keep my heart open even when it feels pain.
Even sharing with others how animals have guided me felt scary for me at the beginning of my journey. Would people think I’m crazy?!
But the love, compassion, and peace I feel from the animal world is what brought me to where I am today.
I was never alone, though at times I felt that way.
In their honor and honoring who I am also, is why I love helping others connect more deeply not only with their pets, but also connecting to the wisdom of all animals, in conjunction with loving all aspects of themselves. Because we truly are all connected and there is so much to gain in our evolution and it’s how we can live in harmony with all that is.
At my deepest core I know that animals want us to live with inner peace. They are here to help guide us and as we heal, they too heal. How cool is that?!
I’m honored to be hosted by Christine Noble Seller of Conversations with Animals for this special event to not only share my story, but to also invite you to honor your inner child during this workshop.
I’ll be picking cards from my new Animal Reflections Healing Oracle deck and providing prompts to journal and reflect on the teachings from the animals.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in a drawing for a 1:1 oracle reading session with me, plus a special discount for a reading for those attending or watching the replay.
35% net proceeds from the live event and replay will be donated to Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife.
I’d welcome big and little YOU to join us for this special event!
When I was in the process of creating my Animal Reflections Healing Oracle deck over two years ago it wasn’t on my radar that the originals of each card would eventually support a local dog rescue.
