If this weekend, we find ourselves talking, reading, telling jokes, and multi-tasking with ease, we are just picking up the vibes of the Gemini Sun mixing it up with the Aquarius Moon. Fluid thoughts combined with a golden tongue will make this weekend a lively and fun time to be alive.

On Monday, we honor those who have given their lives to protect ours. When I was young, we would have parades and honor guards shooting off rifles as reminders of how fragile life is. It is interesting that Memorial Day is in the Celtic Tree Month of Hawthorne, whose branches are used as protection against lightening. A bough of Hawthorne is also a protective icon for Cardea, mistress of Janus – the keeper of the doors. Cardea’s power is “to open what is shut; to shut what is open.”  The doors between life and death or the doors of our minds. What we think about we bring about.

Moving out of that somber paragraph, today I will be bringing my wonderful self to Creative Energy, the PURPLE store, located at 780 W. New Haven Ave., aka Hwy. 192, in Melbourne, from noon until around 5 pm. Readings are only $30 for 30 minutes on a first come, first serve basis. I am not totally certain who all will be in attendance this Friday, but the PURPLE peeps, Pamela, Vance, Aimee, and Alyssa are all very amazing, talented, and very social. The Gemini/Aquarius combo this weekend is certain to make for even more entertaining conversation than we usually have going on. Don’t miss it!

The Dark of the Moon is on Sunday. Release, with gratitude, the bonds of any physical, mental, emotional, or spiritually squelching ties you have, reminding yourself that without them you would not have grown, but now they no longer are necessary.

And it is no longer necessary for this blog to continue today, so Later! Ciao!

Rubber baby buggy bumpers. I’m practicing my diction for my acting class today. This is a fantastic day in May. We’re in the sensual sign of Taurus, still in the Celtic Tree Month of Willow. As you recall, the Willow, one of the ‘seven noblest trees of the land,’ and for the Druids, Willow was the Pussy Willow. This plant was used in love potions, you knocked on it to deflect bad luck, and it was a ward against evil.

On Monday, May 13^th, we will be entering the Celtic Tree Month of Hawthorne, a small greyish-brown barked, thorny tree. This is the tree which guards wishing wells in Ireland, and after a wish is made a shred of clothing is hung from it to indicate it had. It is the tree most associated with May and is considered to be a fairy trysting place. It was the protective emblem of the Roman goddess Cardea. It was also used as protection against lightening and by the Old Irish considered to be a tree of chastity. Their brides wore a crown of Hawthorn on their wedding day. The Romans considered May an inappropriate time to marry and therefore, considered the Hawthorne to be an ill omen, especially if brought into a house. I’ve always considered Hawthorne to be a bit like us, capable of accomplishing wishes, protective of our homes and bodies, and full of fairy trysts.

Today, I am full of delicious nonsense and will be at Creative Energy, the PURPLE store, located at 780 W. New Haven Ave, Melbourne, from noon until 5 pm or so. The day will be resplendent because I will be sharing it with the PURPLE peeps, Pamela, Vance, Aimee, and Alyssa, who are still shining brilliantly from the book signing event last week with Wizard Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, from the Grey Council.

Readings are only $30 for 30 minutes and I promise not to challenge you to any tongue twisters. The class at Essential Elements Wellness has been cancelled. Please contact me for updates on rescheduling it. (321-458-7956)

Besides Adieu, all I can say is, a twister of twists once twisted a twist and the twist that he twisted was a three-twisted twist. Later! Ciao!

Today we are halfway between May Day and Cinco de Mayo. Just an observation. It is also Opening Night at Surfside Playhouse for “Moon Over Buffalo.” Saw the Final Dress Rehearsal last night and it is very funny. Don’t miss it!

We are also in a weird place astrologically. Surrounding the South Node (our old patterns, habits, things that don’t work) are Saturn and Pluto both in Retrograde. Our Inner Voice/Teacher and Transformation in Retrograde surrounding non-working patterns. The result is a life-changing event or events for ourselves, or the ones who surround us. Breathing is essential. Deep, deep breathes. We’re all facing our Soul Purpose right now and the North Node, our destiny, is in self-caring Cancer. Take good care of you! There is only one unique me and one unique you. Remember we are the reason we are here.

I will be here and there today, however, but I will begin the day by being “here” at Creative Energy, the PURPLE store from noon until 4:30 today, available for readings, only $30 for 30 minutes. The PURPLE peeps, Pamela, Vance, Aimee, and Alyssa will, of course, be there from open until closing at 6 pm. If you have not stopped by to check out the Faerie Garden lately, it would be worth your while to do so soon. The population has grown, significantly, with my favorite being the Snotty Dragon. He is extremely cute and reminds me of one of grand-boys. Adorable!

Adorable me, will be facilitating “Trusting the Intuitive Self” at Essential Elements Wellness in downtown Melbourne, on Thursdays, beginning May 9^th through June 13^th. Please call 321-372-6714 to register as pre-registration is required for planning purposes.

Currently my plan is to get ready to leave for Creative Energy! Later! Ciao!

Here we are again! Another fine morning in the neighborhood! Enjoy the day! Remain calm! We are in a Pluto Retrograde (Thursday, April 25^th) allowing hidden issues around power to pop up. Can we take responsibility for what we are experiencing or generating, either internal or external? It’s all about Trust. Do we trust ourselves? Or do we give our power away?  Pluto always helps us grow by bringing hidden issues out into the sunlight.

Yesterday and today Mars squares Neptune. Action versus dreams and illusions. Rely on intuition. It is the only way to deal with Neptune. We must keep our focus on our dreams, our goals, and not be pulled into disillusionment (the lower vibration of Neptune).

Then there is Saturn, in charge of rules and discipline, and the structures of our inner and outer lives. Our Inner Authority.  It turns Retrograde today, Saturday, April 27^th, making this a great day for organizing, cleaning, planning, and routines. A good day to think about what is NOT working in our lives.

We will feel Saturn’s Retrograde in Capricorn shortly. Going over issues until we change. The Saturn-Pluto Retrograde does provide benefits as it makes us look at and take responsibility for our lives. Remember we are the only ones living our lives and the only one who can change it by changing our perspective and thoughts. This combo is here to help us find our Self-Esteem. Look at what we’ve already accomplished. Look at all the dreams we have. This is the time for us to get rid of old non-working patterns.

Today, I will be taking responsibility for my life by being present at Creative Energy, the PURPLE store, located at 780 W. New Haven Ave., (aka Hwy 192), in Melbourne. I will be there from 11 am – 5 pm, with readings being only $30 for 30 minutes. The PURPLE peeps, Pamela, Vance, Aimee, and Alyssa are in a cheery mode as there is a ton (not literally) of new “stuff” being placed everywhere. The new card selection is awesome as are the unicorns, Pegasus, and tremendous Buddhas!

Remember to call Essential Elements Wellness, at 321-372-6714, to register for “Trusting the Intuitive Self” class. Details on my website and theirs.

Happy Birthday, Loren Olsen! Later! Ciao!

Top of the morning to you all! It’s a beautiful overcast day so far. The multiple shades of gray moving across our heads is really magnificent. This week has been interesting in that, I have been shown many times over how our words can affect and infect our lives. Yes, infect our lives, like a bacterial infection insidiously sliding into cells until it is wide spread. So too, does our words affect/infect our lives. Often, we speak without thought and form little (negative) affirmations beginning with “I can’t” “I couldn’t” and “Not possible.” Just a reminder to listen to the words we speak.

Today, Saturday, and Sunday will be very noteworthy days. The Sun and Uranus are very close, conjunct actually, in Taurus. This creates a very rebellious energy. The Moon is in Aquarius, whom as we know does not like to follow the rules. And Mars is in Gemini producing an erratic energy. So, we have the very rebellious, disregard of rules, and erratic energy of change and disruption for the entire weekend. Remember to breathe. Give yourself permission to go slower. Take time to sit. Take time to meditate. Remember, this too will pass.

Today I will be passing my time at Creative Energy, the PURPLE store, located at 780 W. New Haven Ave. (aka Hwy. 192), Melbourne. I will be available for readings from noon until around 5 pm. Readings are only $30 for 30 minutes. If you’ve never tried one, this would be a perfect day to be adventurous. The PURPLE peeps, Pamela, Vance, Aimee, and Alyssa had their Earth Day Crystal Grid prepared since the beginning of the month. Stop by and add your healing energy to it.

Don’t forget to register for “Trusting the Intuitive Self”, a six-week class beginning Thursday, May 9^th through Thursday, June 13^th. It will be held at Essential Elements Wellness located in downtown Melbourne. Pre-registration is required and you can call Essential Elements Wellness @ 321-372-6714 to register. It is a class that includes but is not limited to journaling, meditation, hands-on experiences, symbolism, and lots of discussion.

Time to prepare to leave my crystal cave and glide through chaos to Creative Energy. Later! Ciao!

Today we are at one degree of Taurus. We have begun to feel the ground beneath our feet and with Mercury in Aires we will be experiencing strong desires and will, but this energy will be grounded at the same time. Oh, what we will be able to accomplish!

The Full Moon was in Libra last night. I misspoke yesterday when I said it was in Scorpio, however, today the Moon has slipped into Scorpio. If you’re feeling a little more emotional, just roll with it. Scorpio is about deep passions.

Monday, the Taurus Sun conjuncts Uranus so this will mean change. More change on top of the Big Change of Mercury shifting into Aires. Remember to act not react. Tuesday, Venus conjuncts Chiron (the Wounded Healer) so show extra compassion to others and most especially to yourself, as unhealed heart wounds about your value may be reopened. Remember, your body is a temple. Within it, Spirit is held. A Spirit that is whole, perfect, and complete, therefore as It resides within you, this is who you really are. You are truly invincible.

Pluto goes Retrograde on Wednesday, April 24^th. Power and destruction, especially in world events are highlighted.

My life today will be highlighted by being at Creative Energy, the PURPLE store located at 780 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, from 11 am until 5 pm or closing. Readings are only $30 for 30 minutes. The PURPLE peeps, Pamela, Vance, Aimee, and Alyssa, are celebrating all the holidays this weekend, so party on! Yesterday, I saw new Unicorns, Pegasus, and larger than life Hummingbirds in the shop!

BIG NEWS! Oberon Zell will be signing books at Creative Energy on Saturday, May 4^th!!!!

Don’t forget to sign up for “Trusting the Intuitive Self” taught by me, at Essential Elements Wellness, downtown Melbourne, May 9^th – June 13^th. Call 321-372-6714 to register.

Hippity Hop off to the Shop! Later! Ciao!

TRUSTING THE INTUITIVE SELF

This very experiential six (6) week class will assist you in developing, using, and TRUSTING your Intuitive Self. The class will include, but is not limited to, journaling, meditation, hands-on experiences, symbolism, and a great amount of discussion.

 It is designed to be a six-week commitment. This is not only a commitment to the class, but it is a commitment to yourself and to your spiritual growth.  Cost is $150.00.

 PRE-REGISTRATION is required.

 Classes will be held at:

Essential Elements Wellness

1010 E. New Haven Ave.

Melbourne, FL 32901

 Thursday, May 9th – June 13^th ~ 7:00 – 9:00 pm

 To register, please call Essential Elements Wellness at 321-372-6714 or Rev. Kathryn Flanagan at 321-458-7956.

What a tremendous energy packed weekend! Celebrations of Easter, Passover, Earth Day, and Full Moon. One of these events touches everyone of us. Even Mother Nature is joining in by showing us her full palette of supremacy with sun and fluffy clouds this morning, thunder and lightening this afternoon, and all of it connected by her breath, the wind. Powerful!

Astrologically, the Full Moon this month is known as the Wind Moon (how appropriate) and is in Scorpio.  We move into the sign of Taurus tomorrow, April 20^th. So today the Sun is at 29 degrees Aires and tomorrow at 1-degree Taurus. Mercury is moving into Aires making communication fun and also sometimes scary.

We entered into the Celtic Tree Month of Willow on Monday, April 15^th. The Willow has, through all cultures, been regarded as a tree with magical qualities. It has graced cemeteries in China and been carved onto tombs in the Middle Ages as a symbol of immortality. It is used in love spells. Hera, a Green goddess, was born under a Willow tree. Orpheus touch a Willow branch and received the gift of supernatural eloquence. The exiled Jews, in the Old Testament hung their harps on the Willows as they wept beside the rivers of Babylon.

The Willow of the Celts and Druids was, however, the Pussy Willow, known to the Irish as one of the “seven noble trees of the land.” It is used in love spells, as a guard against evil, and in divination. This is the wood to “knock on” to avert bad luck.

Today I will be fighting the forces of lackadaisyness at Creative Energy, the PURPLE store, located at 780 W. New Haven Ave. from noon until 5 pm. Readings are only $30 for 30 minutes and a great way to enjoy a rainy afternoon. The PURPLE peeps, Pamela, Vance, Aimee, and Alyssa are well-versed in ways to supplement your Full Moon celebrations. Incense, candles, sage, and books on Moon Lore are in abundant supply at Creative Energy!

Don’t forget “Trusting the Intuitive Self”, Thursday, May 9^th  through June 13^th , at Essential Elements Wellness, 1010 E. New Have Ave, downtown Melbourne. Pre-registration is required for this six-week class that includes but is not limited to journaling, meditation, hands-on experiences, symbolism, and lots of discussion. It is a commitment, but it is a commitment to yourself and your growth. Call Essential Elements Wellness, 321-372-6714 to register.

Now I am registering that I have babbled on for too long. Later! Ciao!

Fearless Friday is here! Time to shake the tree and move the body! Wahoo! Aires energy reviewing and tweaking as Jupiter retrogrades. We get to look at what has happened and tweak it with an Aires point of view, i.e. “Why don’t we try this? It may work. Or not. But, in any case, it will be fun.” We are getting a view of what was hidden during the past Mercury Retrograde. Oops! Was that there all the time? Fun and games, although it may not seem like it, however, a fun-and-games attitude will make this coming week so much easier to handle.

Remember life is to be lived to the fullest, and totally enjoyed. What seems like a crisis now is simply a really funny story later, if retained at all. Venus and Neptune are in Pisces so we have help in looking at the world from a place of love, compassion, and empathy. Backed by Aires energy, we have the wind filling our sails!

I will be sailing through the day today from noon until 5 pm or closing, at Creative Energy, the PURPLE store, located at 780 W. New Haven Ave., aka Hwy 192, Melbourne, where readings are only $30 for 30 minutes. The PURPLE peeps, (not to be confused with marshmallow peeps) Pamela, Vance, Aimee, and Alyssa have been checking in new stock so fast I can’t keep up with it. The Snotty little Dragon, however, remains my favorite. Check him out. He will bring a smile to your face or a giggle to your throat.

For those of you who knew Dale Boyer, there will be a memorial gathering tomorrow for him. I just found out today or I would have posted this sooner. It will be held at Playlinda Beach, Titusville, parking lot NUMBER 8, at 4:00 pm.

ALSO, so many have asked me to teach “Trusting the Intuitive Self” again. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings, May 9^th – June 13^th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Essential Elements Wellness, 1010 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne. Pre-registration is necessary. Contact Essential Elements Wellness on Facebook or through messenger to register. Or contact me at 321-458-7956.

Counting my blessings and they include all of you. Later! Ciao!

Great day in the morning! Wow! The New Moon in Aires on Friday revved up our engines, sparked our imaginations, and awakened us to the proactive energy of Aires. Today, we have the opportunity to tweaked the plans we’ve made, and begin to take the actions steps we have to take to move closer to the Authentic Me we are revealing.

Best we begin the action steps now, because on Wednesday, April 10^th, Jupiter turns Retrograde, allowing us to review our progress since last summer and correct our course as we move forward. Good news is Mercury is aligning with Saturn today, which gives us firm ground to root our fiery plans.

Today I will be the fiery energy grounded at Creative Energy, the PURPLE store, located at 780 W. New Haven Ave., aka Hwy. 192, Melbourne, from noon until closing. Readings are only $30 for 30 minutes. The PURPLE peeps, Vance and Alyssa (the savior of my email account!), are in charge of this Sunday-Funday!! And what an amazing Funday it will be!

A reminder – I will be teaching “Trusting Your Intuitive Self” at Essential Elements Wellness, 1010 E. New Haven Ave, Melbourne, on Thursdays beginning May 9^th – June 13^th. Please contact Essential Elements Wellness to register. Or you can contact me. Pre-Registration is required. Thank you.

And may all your steps be taken with fiery firmness today and always. Later! Ciao!