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Happy Spring Equinox! And Pick-A-Card Reading for You!

Hi Friends! It’s been a while, hasn’t it!?

I’m currently on vacation in Arizona and halfway through our six-week adventure. And our first time in our new-to-us 2010 Tiffin Allegro. I’ve been posting photos on my Facebook page if you are interested in that sort of thing. But to sum it up so far the one word I’ve said quite often is, WOW. It is such a gorgeous state! These mountains are simply stunning! I’m feeling so very blessed to have had the experience of seeing this lovely and magical area.

We’ve been going, going, going pretty much since we arrived in Camp Verde Valley on March 1st. But this week calls for a few days of rain, so we will be chilling out and getting a bit of work done. Not that my work feels like work, because it doesn’t, and I’ve actually been missing it a bit.

So I’ll be sharing another blog post soon about some cool stones and a guy that reminds me of ZZ Top…so I hope you’ll stay tuned.  🙂

And now…

time for a Spring Equinox reading! I’m using my soon-to-be-released deck, Animal Reflections Healing Oracle

Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal – new dreams and intentions that will begin to spring forth and bring you new adventures and wisdom.
 
So think of a question you’ve been pondering. Then pick the left, middle, or right card for some guidance from the animals. 
 
Then scroll down to reveal your guidance…..
 
And I’d welcome hearing if your card resonated for you…
 
And if you aren’t too shy, I’d welcome hearing how it resonated for you…
 
Ready for your card reveal?….
 
 
Here you go!….
 
 

OVERALL MESSAGE: When we open ourselves to birthing ourselves anew, we by default are given a perspective we’d not considered, and this fresh way of looking at something often comes with unexpected surprises and opportunities that fulfill us in ways we’d not have even imagined.

Depending on what card you chose, below is your area to focus on.

LEFT CARD:  Spider – Rebirth. I hope that you will trust me that this is REALLY the first card I pulled at random. Because, you know, you just can’t make this stuff up! Spring is all about rebirth and new beginnings – and if you picked the left card, well, here is your confirmation to trusting that whatever you are going through right now is leading to a new you – a new way of living and embracing life. Rebirth can feel daunting at times – I understand – and why I had to have Spider in my deck as rebirth. It’s the things we fear – often our shadow – that when we face and understand it, leads us not only to a deeper appreciation of ourselves but helps us expand in self-compassion too.

MIDDLE CARD: Nuthatch – Perspective. Spring, again, is really a wonderful opportunity to see things anew! Perhaps something you’ve been struggling with is because you are caught in only seeing it from one point of view. Nuthatch is inviting you to pause and look at it from another perspective. Oftentimes when we do this, something we couldn’t see before comes to light and we are able to move forward with more ease.

RIGHT CARD: Peacock – Fulfillment. Is there an area in your life where you want to spread your wings and be your true self, but are afraid to do so out of fear of what others may think? Peacock encourages you to shine that light of yours out into the world! You can start small, but set an intention to do one thing each day to live life on your terms. Each time you do, you will feel a sense of accomplishment that will propel you forward to take another step. Before you know it, you will be strutting your stuff and feeling fulfilled like never before.

Again, I’d welcome hearing if your card resonated for you!

Happy Spring!

XO

Barb

To book a private oracle reading just for you click here.

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Coming later this Spring!!

    
 

The Women’s Well Podcast: Animal Medicine as a Healing Practice

I’m still away on hiatus and really enjoying the Blue Ridge, GA, and surrounding areas. Though we’ve been hit with a lot of rain and more on the way, we have a few days of sunshine we are taking advantage of. It’s been unusually rainy and cold here is what the locals have told us. Go figure! We may pivot at some point and re-think our plans. Will see!

But today I’m bringing you a conversation with good friend, podcast host of The Women’s Well, and all-around lovely lady, Lisa Morris Miller. We talk about animals as oracles and calling on their essences and archetypal patterns as guides that reflect our strengths and vulnerabilities and help us to grow in surprising, unexpected, and welcome ways! Lisa and I share recent personal experiences with animal wisdom and how they each helped us in small and big ways. I think you will really enjoy this conversation!

The Women’s Well podcast is a place to nourish your health and spirit. Well guests are ordinary extraordinary women with a story, and in the telling, they shine inspiration for us all.

At The Well, we’re about the hard-earned wisdom that comes from the deep work of healing — We’re about making meaning from hardship. And humor, of course, which is often right there, next to the rough spots.
 
Click here to listen to our conversation and below catch a short video clip. Learn more about Lisa and more inspiring conversations with women on her website: Lisa Miller Beautiful Day

I hope you enjoy!

XO,

Barb

Come Nourish Your Soul this Sunday!

Photo credit: Lisa Morris Miller

I’m excited to share with you a special free virtual event I’ll be taking part in this Sunday, March 28th at 1:00 pm est and the best part? You are invited to attend!

I’ll be one of the “life liver” panelists for this inspiring and uplifting event. Please also stay tuned here on my blog for another free virtual event I’m putting together as another way for us to connect and guide us through these uncertain times. Hint: It will involve connecting with the wisdom of animals and oracles, plus journaling prompts and being together in community with like-minded souls.

VIRTUAL WOMEN’S CIRCLE hosted by Lisa Morris Miller

Lisa is the author of The Heart of Leadership for Women: Cultivating a Sacred Space, a seriously good writer, with a seriously hilarious sense of humor.  She’s an expert facilitator, teacher, and guide–especially for women–who brings to life perennial wisdom that provides the compass for a life of meaning, intuition, and well-being today.

Show up, Fill up, Pass it on.

Join Lisa and experts in mind and body health, therapeutic arts, and more, on Sunday, 1:00pm EDT, for an hour of nourishment.

Using Zoom, we’ll gather again from far and wide—each of us bringing the wealth of wisdom we’ve learned and earned—to contribute to the sacred healing space created. You can remain silent, or, participate with your voice during Q&A and large group chat moments.

Details and R.S.V.P here.

Hope to see you there!

xo,

Barbara