Signs and Symbols

Everything that appears in our reality originates as a thought or desire, our consciousness presents this to us in the form that we have intended. As discussed in the previous blog, we see what we want to see, and are in agreement with others to see. The simplest form of this is signs and symbols and is how the subconscious works. Even people are presented as symbolic, or can be a sign. Someone may appear in your life with a quality that you need to incorporate, or appear at a time when they are needed by you, or you by them, and for whatever reason. When we dream, sometimes our dreams appear to make “no sense”. Even in dreams that process out our daily experiences there can be signs or symbols that will help you to process or integrate the things that will help you to grow. Learning to incorporate signs and symbols into our daily lives can enrich our conscious experience. Since we already pay attention to signs every day, (we all know what a stop sign or red light represents), incorporating or expanding our perspective on signs can be fulfilling. Some people turn on the radio in their car and hear a song that has meaning to what they might have been thinking of. This is humorously called “radio readings”.


Many of the meanings assigned to signs and symbols are considered a universal language and have traditional interpretations, but others speak to us through our own cultural or ethnic belief systems, and not every sign or symbol we perceive is something that we will need to act upon. It is our mind and through our intuition that we will know how to utilize the information of the signs and symbols that we register.


Our understanding of "signs" comes from our observation of repetitive patterns and what the results are. In the present, collective beliefs about omens for example, have become discounted as superstition however they still appear as subconscious symbols. The part of the brain that is the core of our evolvement can only speak to us in symbols.


Traditionally, throughout the ages, the interpretation of signs and symbols was designated to Prophets, Oracles, High Priests and Priestesses, etc. Astrology is a science that came long before Astronomy and is based on symbols. In modern day we still have those who are the interpreters for the many even though we are now supposed to do our own personal interpreting. They now have different titles and different forms. Mass media, politicians, religious leaders are the new prophets and oracles. Some people still have a foot in the old paradigm of letting someone else tell them what they need, or should believe, as truth.


Years ago I spent time with a friend in Northern California who was the head man for his tribe. I used to go with friends and camp by the river and get away from television, radio and any other external information. After a few days you become totally in tune with nature. You observe what the animals around you are doing, you begin to feel your senses become more attuned, and your intuition is sharpened as all the external noise of society is excluded from your reality. The result is the feeling that you are moving in a river, flowing with everything and everyone who is around you. There becomes a synchronistic series of events as time becomes less and less important and you only focus on time because you are hungry or the sky lets you know that the sun is setting and the moon rising. The insects let you know what the weather will be like, the trees will show you whether it will be a dry year or a wet year, how much snow to expect, etc. After a time of living in this environment everything becomes symbolic and has meaning. Coming back to the city can be almost painful and some time was needed to acclimate to the noise and business around me, the schedules that have nothing to do with physical rhythm, and to balance out the idea that one can still be in tune with the signs and symbols in a false environment. But these trips were important as they helped me to find balance in any situation, to seek out the signs and symbols to guide me through all that noise.

Challenges and assistance that one might encounter in interpreting signs and symbols, and how to learn to relax into the Tao.

Noise

Quieting the mind is one of the most important things to do, whether one defines this quieting as daily meditation, or spending time alone relaxing, this is one of the most important steps to take. Turn down the noise.


Judging events as good or bad


Observing


Things that happen to us are not necessarily good or bad, it is strictly our interpretation of the event that dictates what we judge it to be. Events can guide, instruct and inform. Rather than judging events as "good luck or bad luck," it behooves us to look at them as what, how and why, to guide us along our path. If you can stay in that neutral place, then you will welcome the signs that appear in your space. If you stir up feelings of fear, then you will not hear or see the messages of divine support around you. For example, it's easy to think of observing a car accident as a "bad" sign, or perhaps a warning. Possibly you have been driving too fast lately, always in a hurry and have had the intuition that you should slow down. The accident can be a reminder to listen to your intuition and drive more carefully, not necessarily an indicator that you will be involved in an accident. Often our intuition will speak to us in this way and it might not always be the still small voice within that we hear, instead an incident in our environment that we observe can be the reminder to listen to that still small voice.


Practicing

In my life as a spiritual counselor I use the tools of Astrology and Tarot because the symbology of these two practices, help trigger my intuition. Astrology is the art of interpretation of symbols and patterns that operate without and within a person and are expressed through planets. Each planet represents an energetic way of being and expressing. The moon for example represents our emotions, and the sign it is in is “how” we express our emotions. The Tarot is rich in symbolism and depending on which deck you are drawn to will speak to universal or personal interpretation. Learning to use tools such as these can assist you in working with signs and symbols in your life.

Keeping a dream journal as writing down your dreams is another good way to work with signs and symbols. When I was younger I literally dreamt future events, right down to the least of details. Some people can ask for a question to be answered in their dreams. This can sometimes be the only time we have to hear important messages.

What symbols are you attracted to? For awhile for me it has been hearts, I see them everywhere and they appear in my paintings. The message to me is to remember to keep an open heart and to live from that place. Numbers can also be seen as signs and symbols as the practice of Numerology shows us the patterns. It is so popular that here in my town, at the motor vehicle department they are used to people coming in and asking for certain combinations of letters and numbers for license plates.

Colors can be symbolic, what colors do you prefer to have around you or wear? I notice that on the days that I need more energy I tend to look towards the brighter colors to wear, and on the days where I just want to be more reflective I tend to wear more black.


Ask yourself if you want to see your world in a different way, see change coming into your life in a more joyful way, and with less judgment of self and others. Try living in the flow of signs and symbols, quiet the noise and listen to your intuition to guide you more on your path. Create the life that you want to see, look at signs and symbols as a feedback loop.


Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the universe is endlessly bountiful. Just put forth a clear enough request, and everything your heart truly desires must come to you.- Shakti Gawain



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The Void

Journeying in the Void, Once Upon a Time:

In the course of my journeys along my spiritual path I have encountered many experiences to help me in my growth. Occasionally having an outer plane teacher, (one that lives here in this dimension), but who could also walk in others.

One of those teachers was a wonderful woman named Sally Smith who lived on a mystical five acre parcel with her husband and taught meditation classes.

Every week I drove 15 miles to go out to this peaceful, beautiful place for class. Away from the chaos of city life and close to nature I was inspired, uplifted and looked forward to each experience.

One of those weeks a class was held at another student’s home and this class was for us to experience “seeing” auras. Everyone was sitting around the room, the lights off, the candles lit and our teacher Sally was sitting at the front of the room. OHMing, she was holding an Ankh and visualizing the color purple as the meditation began. As I centered and focused, looking for the familiar colors of the aura, instead what I saw was like someone had taken an eraser and began to erase her head, and behind this I could see the wall. Surprised, my mind went into curiosity and out of that mental place her head quickly appeared, so I began to center again. Once more she began to disappear from the head down and I could see the wall behind her. Now, getting excited and a little afraid of her disappearing totally, my mind engaged again and she reappeared. As I began to try and center again, the meditation was over, the lights coming on and candles extinguished.

Sally looked at the group and asked if anyone would like to share what they saw, hands shot up and people were exclaiming how they had seen purple, gold, etc. I slowly raised my hand and said quietly, “I saw you disappear”. Across from me one of my classmates jumped and said, “Oh my you saw that too”? Here were two of us that had experienced seeing this and it had to be something important. With class over and no time to talk I drove home wondering what had just happened.

The next morning Sally called and asked if I would like to come out early for the next class as she thought I might have questions about the night before. I agreed to go out to the next class an hour early so we could talk. When the time arrived Sally asked me what questions I had as she was sure I had them. I started out by saying: “if I had not engaged my mind you would have kept disappearing, right?” “Yes, she said.” “And if I had stayed centered then the wall behind you would have disappeared and I would have seen outside?” “Yes, she replied.” I then looked at her and said, “then what you are telling me is that it is my consciousness that is holding this picture together”? “Yes, she replied and if you never learn another thing, this is all you really need to know!”

Since that time I have had this experience many times and in many places and it has led me to question how then do we create the reality that we so want to see and experience? If not with just the mind, then how?

The Void

It is in the Void that the change and movement we are seeking is possible. Everything comes out of the Void, yet it appears or feels empty of matter. In fact though it is what contains our reality. It is what supports all of the material universes. In the seemingly no-thingness of the Void is the “real”. Time is in there waiting, everything and everyone dissolves there, and everything and everyone appears from there. Our five senses want a tangible world, even if it is an illusionary appearance and experience. But the Void does not have finite human perception. Our Universe is about expansion and the Void gives the Universe a place to expand into.

Working in the Void - “When the solution is simple, God is answering.”…… Albert Einstein

Looking at creating prosperity, how do we change our experience if we only see lack? How do we see anything otherwise?

If you want the experience of financial prosperity it will come to you in the form of ideas and opportunities, it is up to you to act upon them. It is up to you to know what you need to do. You might be challenged by the idea of risk, but you must believe that you will be okay no matter what, and take those steps forward in confidence until the results appear in your perceived reality. Remember there is really nothing “out there” but what you perceive with your senses.

Let go of the illusion that your security comes from any person, place, or thing. You must expand your idea of security, and clearly define in the present what security is to you. Once defined, then you have created a pattern that can be filled for you to experience.

The Grey Area -“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.”…Albert Einstein

So what to do when in the Void, the place between what is not and what is yet to be? Allow non-resistance when the ideas come, give them a chance to percolate before judgment. Act on those that inspire and motivate you.

Examine and calm your fears, do whatever you have to do to quiet those fears, doubts and insecurities, and stay focused on where you want to be. This may mean isolating yourself at times from what others are creating unless they have the same visions, or until you have the ability to keep yourself in your balanced center.

In times of feeling vulnerability you have a choice. You can either hang onto the old familiar way of being or you can reach for the new pattern you are creating. The old way leads to self-sabotage. You will simply go back to what you know and repeat your pattern once again, and we all know what that merry go round feels like. Intentionally reaching for something new will keep you on course to your vision. So, seek out like-minded people or groups. Stay focused and inspired with a constant flow of inspirational audios, videos or books. Take classes to keep you growing. Find a spiritual coach, counselor, teacher or healer to help you stay on your path. Do whatever it takes to strengthen your faith until the new you at last emerges and the Universe will bring you something. If you have worked at releasing old patterns of “being”, then you will be provided with the new. Let go and let the Universe manifest.

The speed of light, or not……

At times it may feel like the new reality isn’t coming fast enough. You must let go of control. You must live with the Void for however long it takes. Use this time period to become the person in your visions. If you’ve been living with a financial lack while waiting, and the debt is getting scary, don’t let fear cause the old you to focus on debt. See yourself paying your debts, buying what you need and want and helping others with your new prosperity. Reach for that which will allow you to be the new you. Focus on what you are building with total faith and confidence. Be it, feel it, smell it, engage all the senses in what your creation is. If you are trying to manifest the right relationship for you then use the Void time to be in love with self. Be in “love”. Experience what that feels like daily. Do not allow the time in the Void to be filled with anything that does not fit your idea of what is right for you.

"The void is not emptiness, but is real, free and existing. It is the source from which all things arise and return. It cannot be seen, touched or known; yet it exists and is freely used. It has no shape, size, color or form, and yet all that we see, hear, feel and touch is "it". It is beyond intellectual knowing and cannot be grasped by the ordinary mind. When we suddenly awake to the realization that there is no barrier, and has never been seen, one realizes that one is all things, mountains, rivers, grasses, trees, sun, moon, stars, universe are all oneself. There is no longer a division or barrier between myself and others, no longer any feeling of alienation or fear. Realizing this, results in true compassion. Other people and things are not seen as apart from oneself, on the contrary, as one's own body." Bruce Lee

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Equinox/New Moon

Friday, March 20th, brings in the Spring equinox. A manifesting new moon occurs on the 26th @12:06 pm EST at 07° Aries. Our new beginnings can begin to open more fully as we focus only on what we want and need. A new moon is the best time for keeping in focus our hopes, wishes and dreams. Since Aries rules all beginnings, we can have the energy to move forward. In traditional astrology, Aries is ruled by Mars, giving the energy of aggressive pushing and forcefulness. This can cause conflicting frequencies when we are consciously working with a new moon of setting intentions, transcending limitations, and allowing our manifestations to appear in an easy energy of flow.

Getting out of our own way, or “Allowing”

Many of us have had the experience of getting out of our own way in some form or another. In the past, or perhaps in the present, this has occurred because we have been forced to do it. Never being our first choice, we end up “allowing” when nothing else seems to be working. Our manipulations, denials, and self deceptions from fear caused us grief, chaos, struggle, etc. and finally we just give up. Sometimes this is actually called “giving up”. Many spiritual doctrines talk about surrender and the idea of giving up control in order to progress.

Surrender, or Getting Out of the Way

What does surrender mean when you are consciously working on creating a new beginning, a new paradigm, a vision? Using the new moon for meditating on what you want and need is an excellent focus, however we then must let go and let the process work. Much like planting seeds in a garden you do not dig the seeds up to see if they have sprouted. Surrender means to let go and let the order you have put out to the universe come back in to you. Constantly checking in, intense focusing (also called worry), will not make things happen faster. In fact it will slow it down. Some people, in their impatience, try to force a new beginning and justify their aggressive behavior by saying that they were “led” to push it through. Honesty with self is critical as movement forward can at times feel frustrating, but in order to stay in the flow and work with new vibrations and frequencies one must remain extremely honest with self and with motivations. Staying in authenticity is crucial. If you are being led to manipulate or be aggressive then you must question who or what is leading you.

Observing the old paradigm dissolving you can see where mistakes are being made by trying to hold on. Government bail outs will not work and some companies just can not be saved, and in reality should not be. It is time for the new with new energy! It is important to be aware, but too much focus on the negative just maintains that paradigm. Quantum physics shows us that there are many outcomes to every situation and it is your focus that locks you into the reality you will experience. Do not let your negative expectations, your fears, and insecurities dictate your outcomes. There is a collective fear of the masses that can be overwhelming to those of us who are sensitive. This requires us to be in a balanced condition of allowing, and especially getting out of our own way. Sometimes it feels as if we have to isolate. In my time here this has been a reality for me from the very beginning of my life because of my sensitivities and universal awareness. As a child I spent all the time that I could out in nature, this was to balance out the energies of walking in many worlds especially the 3D one. My friends were the trees, rocks and water. That is who I listened to and who listened to me. To this day I can go anywhere and ask the land to tell me what happened there and what is currently going on. At this time I spend most of my time in my created sacred space, and balance that out with family and a few select friends. My work as a counselor requires me to maintain balance so that others can accept healing. Again, healing is about allowing. Outlets for me are creating art work by painting, enjoying the growth of a new puppy, and spending time outdoors. Keeping my group of people close and small keeps me in a more balanced place.

Working and participating in groups does not work for me and has not for a long time. Because of my particular energetic make up I tend to be the person in the group who processes everyone else’s releasing through my Plutonian personal planets. I learned the hard way that this ability needs to be utilized on a private basis. Thus I have a varied and extended private clientele and when I engage in teaching it is with a very small group. I have to honor myself, my skills, abilities and space to balance out others projections.

What works for you?

Trusting is going to be a challenge as we move through these changing energies. Examine what your own trust issues are and look at how you can let go of old wounds that prevent you from trusting. Have faith that what you need, when you need it, will arrive in the exact time that you need it. This transition is a challenge for many and staying out of others creations will lessen your anxiety. Check your motives when you feel the urge to involve yourself energetically in anothers' creations. Align with those who are a match vibrationally and things will flow easier. Waiting requires patience, trust and faith that the connections are there and will arrive in time and space when needed.

Our old ways of being, assisting in bringing up the lower vibrating energies and holding the field, sometimes to our own detriment, working to help others going through this tumultuous shift, are now over. In present time we must learn to stay away, to bow out, to observe, and to wait for those who are ready to come to us, to ask for help with guidance.

Be creative as you get out of your own way, distract from negative focus by being in joy. What makes you laugh, where do you have fun? Create, let go, manifest!

Next: The Void

Full Mooon Muses

“Real integrity is doing the right thing,
knowing that nobody’s going to know
whether you did it or not.”
-Oprah Winfrey

Good words, good intentions, and the outcome will always be great when you operate from this place of integrity. However, we are approaching transparency in all the actions of our life and the impending new paradigm will be one where we will know whether someone has integrity in actions or not.

Transparency

Imagine a world where everyone was spiritually advanced, conscious beings acting consciously, and automatically always doing the right thing because people would know if you were not acting with integrity, and why would you not want to anyway? Can you perceive of a life like this? If you can, you are ahead of everyone else around you, but where are these people you need now? How does one find others who want to live a life of integrity and transparency now? They surely are out there, you can not be the only one who speaks their truth, acts and speaks from the heart, and is only interested in being who you are at all times, and in all situations. No false ego base, no puffing and huffing about how great you are, how intelligent, etc.

Where to go

The terms frequency and vibration are terms you will hear more and more. Everything in our universe has a frequency or vibration, everything. In certain healing modalities the healing is accomplished by tuning into and matching the frequency of the part of the body that is in need of healing. A healthy liver has a frequency, so does a heart, brain, soul, etc. One simply tunes into, or vibrates, the healthy frequency and the organ responds in kind. There are many examples of this in healings and “miracles”.

“Feeling” the world around you which is made up of frequencies is the way to discern what is right for you or not. A Master Teacher, Vitvan, whose works I studied had said: “We live in a sea of frequencies”.

Love, hate, anger, joy, these are all frequencies. All you have to do is register (acknowledge/focus into) the frequency and you are in it.

Example: One can not be in more than one frequency at a time, you might shift focus quickly, but you are either in the frequency of Love, or you are not, and as a result are registering something else. There are no worries about misjudging by appearances or personality. Who to trust and who not; the person that “seemed” so nice turned out to be a serial killer. Yikes! All the neighbors said he was such a nice guy. Outer appearances are deceiving. One must “feel” it or not. One can not “think” it, or “analyze it” to understand it.

On Time

Throughout this era we have heard about time in the conventional way. “Taking time”, or “making time” to build relationships, these are wonderful concepts, and ones to heed, but in the new paradigm our sense of known time may change as we begin to move effortlessly from one situation to another. Some of us are already feeling the nudges of moving, finding a place where you feel you belong, looking for the community of like minds, like frequencies. If you are one of those feeling the nudge but do not yet have a “feel” for where that is, do not worry or stress, all will be shown to you in divine order. Doors will open, people will show up when needed, and old ways of manipulations will be a thing of the past. There really is no need but to vision what one wants and needs, and then follow the frequency. Struggle will be a thing of the past.

What will it be like to have those around us who vibe in our frequency and us in theirs? Appearances may certainly be deceiving and this is where we must feel the energy of the others, does this energy resonate with ours? Does it feel like a comfortable easiness with no effort to communicate, or is it a struggle to align energies and communicate? Do we try to argue and manipulate to get our way? Or do we see that the natural flow of things brings us what we need. Manipulations will feel painful, others control trips will make us edgy. There is no need to control anything or anyone but self. The tension and stress that is created when one tries to make things happen does not fit in our new world. Many of us are already very weary of the control and manipulations, the lack of integrity, the missing transparency. We see this in the media daily, we hear of the lies that try to tell us as to who are to blame for the economic mess. It is hard at times to maintain hope, faith, and trust in our vision of what will be. But remember this, it is coming, it will be, it is destined, it was foretold, and we are the ones we have been waiting for. No one knows what is right for you, but you! Bless those who think they know, but keep focused on your truth. Forgive and forget!

next: allowing!