I have something special to share with you today. I was asked by Inner Traditions Publishing if I’d like to review a new oracle deck they’ve just published called, Oracle of the Birds. It was with an enthusiastic response that I said, Yes!
I’m so happy to have this gorgeous deck added to my collection! Below I share a review (and a reading) of the deck that I hope you will enjoy. And as the natural world often does, it shows up with support and confirmation at just the right time as you will see in the video. 🙂
The question I posed to the animal cards for this month: How do we stay present in our ever changing world?
I really loved that it is Hyena who stepped forward to share its message as I feel it is such a potent one.
Thank you, Hyena!
Hyena looms large as a symbol of our inner critic that at times can feel like it has hijacked every part of us. At this time, Hyena is asking you to gently, but honestly, look into the mirror and explore if that critic is truth, or merely an illusion.
When the critical part of you shows up, this is a clue to stop to carefully consider your thoughts. Has your inner compass veered off course? What part of you are you bullying or attempting to laugh off because of perceived insecurities? These thought patterns are often created from a past wounding leaving you feeling not good enough and searching for a magical solution.
Hyena is reminding you not to give your power away at this important juncture. We have been conditioned to look outside ourselves for validation; instead of seeking it, learn to be with whatever has you feeling uncomfortable. Hear what your inner doubt has to say, but don’t allow it to take the lead. Also remember the negative voice within is a scared part of you trying to protect you.
It is time to take responsibility for that frightened voice within — acknowledge it, love it, and assure it all will be well. When you break the chain of old patterning caused by painful wounds from the past, you can then step more boldly into your true self, just like Hyena beautifully owns its spots.
Shatter that mirror of illusion by being loyal to all parts of who you are, ultimately standing in your radiant and magnificent power.
Cards used: Animal Reflections Healing Oracle by me!
This is an especially intense full moon along with a Lunar Eclipse which can, well, intensify, and stir up emotions and issues we are being called to really look at – AND it’s also a wonderful opportunity to explore and reflect on what we wish to heal and change in order to move forward in a much more balanced and authentic way.
I’ve posed three questions below for all of us as a collective, but I also invite you to pull cards from a deck of your choice for personal reflection for each question for further insight and guidance.
Stay tuned as I’ll be sharing the announcement for pre-orders and the pre-launch of my Animal Reflections Healing Oracle deck in mid-May – right here on my blog and in my newsletter!
*How do we open ourselves to receive?
Owl – Judgment: In order to receive, no matter what type of receiving we wish for, from love, compassion, tangible, we have to begin by first exploring where it is we judge ourselves. When we are in a state of criticism and unworthiness toward ourselves it is difficult for the Universe to bring to us our souls desires, because we are actually blocking it.
Owl, for me, is always about consulting with my Higher Self in conjunction with the Divine (God/Source/Universe – however you see it) in order to remember that when I explore my inner wounds my perspective shifts and I’m more readily able to receive.
*How do we invite in more abundance?
Kingfisher – Seeker: Kingfisher with his beak pointed toward what is his North Star, and not that of what culture or society may deem as what should be our North Star, knows that when he seeks that which brings him joy without fear or worrying what others may think, that abundance flows effortlessly into his life. We can do the same too.
*What do we need to let go of?
Salmon – Destiny: So often we block ourselves from receiving and allowing more abundance in our lives because we think our destination should look a certain way – in other words – we are stuck in only one way of how we think our lives should look and unfold. How often we struggle against the river instead of going with the natural flow which means letting go of control and trusting that what is actually in our highest good will be revealed to us in the perfect and best timing.
Take good gentle care this Full Moon!
XO
Barb
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