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Animal Wisdom for October

Sandhill Crane family visiting our backyard a few weeks ago. plus Sandhill Crane card from my upcoming Animal Reflections Healing Oracle.

This month I’m heeding my own advice and that of Sandhill Crane and have decided to not record a general animal wisdom oracle reading for October.

Instead, I hope Sandhill Crane will serve as just the guide you need until next time.

While the world continues to shake with uncertainty which can feel unsettling to our own beingness, I share Sandhill Crane’s message with you:

Sandhill Crane, with Butterfly delicately balanced upon its beak, invites you to engage in the enchanting and exquisite dance of life.

While it’s most magical to see a Sandhill Crane flying high above, they spend most of their time on the ground. Sandhill Crane asks whether you are lost too much in thought and need to spend some time grounded. It reminds you that balance is required in order to move through your days with grace, focus, and clarity.

As a mother, Sandhill Crane is quite protective of her young; however, she only rears them for their first year of life, after which they are left to thrive on their own.

If you find yourself feeling uncertain or rattled about your future, it’s time to partake of Sandhill Crane’s medicine and nurture the part of you unsure about stepping out into the world on your own.

Sandhill Crane is known to call out loudly to forewarn others that it is near. As you devote time to finding your center again, her presence is reminding you to let those around you know this is what you are doing and its importance. This keeps the lines of communication open while also serving to honor and respect your need for alone time.

The call of Sandhill Crane is beckoning you back to the ancient wisdom that lies inside you but may have been forgotten. That tuning inward, listening deeply, and finding joy in transformational moments is what guides you to stay in balance.

As you acknowledge inner conflicts and learn to release them, you will find yourself dancing through life, and with others, with joy and wonder.

Transformation can feel scary as we step into unknown territories.  But this is a reminder to keep ourselves in balance – whatever that looks like for each of us individually – while also actively remembering what is good and positive in our lives.

And most importantly, staying in tune with what feels true in our hearts.

Wishing you all the best for the month of October!

P.S. Update on my Animal Reflections Healing Oracle deck! The final edits are now complete and the booklet has gone into the design phase!

XO

Barb

    

 

Celebrating with the Animals

This…the last year I will be in my fifth decade. Yup, celebrating my 59th birthday today, July 18th! What better way to celebrate than with the animals?!

Because today also marks the day I am getting ready to send the manuscript for my animal-themed oracle deck to my editor. And I’m also in the process of scanning and uploading all the artwork onto my computer which is 52 – 3 x 5 mini pieces of art work.

It’s been awhile since I’ve said this, but my birthday and the process of creating this deck reminds me of what I like to often say which is, “We are all a work in progress.”  Nothing can be rushed. Learning this thing called being human takes time as does any creative project. It’s all about the adventure, right?!

XO

Barb

                  

Another Milestone Reached for My Animal Reflections Oracle Deck

 
I’m happy to share that I’ve reached another milestone in the creation of the Animal Reflections Oracle Deck I’m working on.
 
This means draft two is complete and now draft three begins. Reading text on a computer is different when printed out and read, which I find fascinating in the writing process!
 
So that is where I’m at. I’ve dug out my red pen for such an occasion and the manuscript is printed and ready for me to start this phase of the creation process.
 
The more I work on this project, it seems the more I’m not quite sure of the release date as there are many more moving parts to this than I anticipated! But I will share updates as I can while I continue to lean into trusting the process and timing as it is meant to be.
 
Thank you again for the interest and support of this project that many of you have expressed!
 
XO
Barb