Color surrounds us and adds spice to what could be considered boring surroundings. Our world is painted with a large spectrum of colors, but each has its own meaning. Greens are primarily a healing color, blues represent tranquility, orange equates to success, and red means power. But these are just a few of a myriad of color combinations that can create meaning, symbolism, and power. So let’s first talk about power colors.

What Are Power Colors?

Power colors are just that–colors that bring a feeling of empowerment. Often, when someone is hoping to be seen in a position of power at work, that person will wear red. This color represents authority. Red also signals a need for attention. If you occupy a position of power but aren’t feeling extremely powerful, red can act like an armor. Those who feel a kinship to the color red are the “doers” of the power color group.

Orange promotes success. It’s the color of the Sun, which is the center of our solar system. All other planets must revolve around this life-giving object. When you see someone wearing orange, they want you to see them as someone unafraid to hide. They know what they want and who they are, and they won’t apologize for it. But oranges, much like every other color, have softer shades that reflect a more giving nature and subdued personality. Those drawn to the color orange are the intellectuals of the power color group.

Purple is the color of royalty and mystery. It’s a perfect combination of the colors red and blue, red as a power color and blue as a spiritual color. Purple represents the crown chakra, which is above the head. It represents our connection to universal energy. Those who wear purple show that they are authoritative but wise. Spiritually, they have a very strong connection, and mentally, they are beyond their years. People drawn to the color purple tend to be more emotionally oriented than those drawn to the other power colors.

Whether at work or at home, we all need a little more success in our lives. It could be that we are trying to lose an extra five pounds or get that promotion. Esoteric communities and ancient cultures have been using signs and symbols to tell the universe what they need for centuries. In an earlier post, “Orgasm Your Way to Success: Sex Magic,” I talked about creating a talisman or symbol on which to focus your energy. Here, I’m going to give you the tools necessary to create that talisman using some symbols that are very easy to draw.

The Sun

To begin, we will go with the most familiar symbol I can think of: the Sun. It revolves around the Earth, brings light to darkness, and helps plants grow. In ancient cultures (and in some today) people believed that the Sun and Moon were in a constant state of battle and that neither would win, but it was an accepted fact that the Sun was stronger than the Moon. The Sun was a masculine energy, and the Moon was feminine. The Sun brings success in business and helps you stand up for yourself, grow in your spirituality, and be more aggressive and confident. It can also help get you noticed and motivated.

Symbols for the Sun

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You symbol for the Sun can be as elaborate as the one I presented here or as simple as a circle with lines coming from it. This is the more literal translation of a sun into a pictograph.

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You can also use astrological symbolism to depict your Sun.

Ever had an argument and can’t remember three days later what started the fight? Have you ever just brushed off something a friend or lover does that bothers you, even though the problem persists? I know I have.

I do a lot of counseling for relationships. Of course, we all know that relationships are never perfect, but I find that’s most often due to a lack of communication or a misunderstanding. Relationships–with family, friends, lovers, or anyone else–should be give-and-take. But we so often get wrapped up in what we think we hear that we don’t know how to get our points across. Other times we forget to cherish what we have, and we begin to neglect the other person or expect them to be there always.

Recognize Your Faults

To improve your communication, you need to recognize your own issues. About 90% of the time, one person or both are holding onto past baggage and holding their new mate or friend accountable for the past. We all have a tendency to play the blame game. It’s easier to blame someone other than yourself for what’s bugging you. But remember that it takes the both of you to make things work.

Recognize Your Divinity

You need to recognize that you do not deserve to have these issues in your life–you’re entitled to better. After recognizing that in yourself, you must do the same with the other person. You were not put in the relationship to argue and hold in your emotions–you’re there to have fun, learn, and enjoy. Along with being empowered by your connection to the Divine, there is also a responsibility that comes with it. Sometimes, to heal a relationship, someone needs to be the hero and put the olive branch out there. In lots of cases, that person is you.

During my years as a psychic consultant, I have been contacted many times to help victims of stalkers. Ninety percent of the time, the police can’t do anything because there is no proof. So they come to me, looking for the stalkers’ next moves. My heart goes out to these people, as I have been in their shoes before. Yes, I had a stalker…but I’m here to let you know that you can catch them. There is hope of surviving the ordeal and many ways to protect yourself from these individuals.

My Experience with a Stalker

My story is pretty dull in comparison to some of the ones I’ve heard. I was 19 and just developing my psychic practice, newly married and completely overjoyed with my successes. I had a client who came to me once or twice a week to ask about one of her current lovers. After a while, she was booking appointments ever other day. She lived in the same city as I did, and I would see her here and there. I didn’t think anything of it. After almost a year and a half, there was really nothing more I could tell her. I suggested we take a break and that she go ahead and see another psychic I recommended.

Three days later, I got a phone call from the psychic saying that my client had just been to visit her and that all the woman talked about was how I had rejected her. I was taken aback with that, and the other psychic told me to watch out. Two days later, I had a flat tire while driving to a client’s house for a party. It was on a dirt road, so I chalked it up to a sharp rock. I called AAA, and they said that my tire had been punctured. This scared the crap out of me.

Events Escalate

Two weeks later, I was sitting in my office and looking out my window drinking a cup of coffee. I saw her standing outside my building, looking up at my window. The next night, I saw her car outside my house. I called the cops, but by the time they came, she was gone.

The term Zodiac actually stems from Greek, meaning “Circle of Animals”. It’s also interchangeable with what is known in Western Astrology as a Sun Sign. What effect do these different characters have on you? Well, it can tell you a lot about yourself; help you recognize areas you may need to work on, give you direction towards potential careers, help you understand relationships, and empower you to make changes.

As humans we are the only species on Earth (that we know of) that looks up at the stars and wonders, or tries to consciously seek meaning and better ourselves. Determining and understanding your Sun Sign can give you invaluable insight into how you really work, how you may come across to others, how to better relationships and what you can do to keep healthy.

Look out each month for a new sign and new insight!

Aquarius (the Water Bearer): Jan 21st to Feb 19th

Aquarius Quick Facts

Strengths: Loyalty and Honesty
Weakness: Stubborn, rebellious
Colors: Blues, especially teals and turquoise, grey and black
Element: Air
Quality: Fixed
Problem areas in the body: varicose veins, heart problems, sudden unpredictable illnesses, cramps
Birthstone: Amethyst or Garnet
Lucky Stones: Turquoise, pearl, aventurine, obsidian, hawk’s eye jasper
Lucky Day of the Week: Saturday and Sunday
Lucky Numbers: 8 and 4
Lucky Colors: Blue and Green in Pastel Shades
Physical Activities: Not really into physical activities — more mental, with a leaning towards mechanical works which they see much like a puzzle

Aquarius Personality

Ruled by Uranus, the freakiest of planet in our solar system (it’s North Pole points to the Sun and it’s moon revolve backwards around the planet), Aquarians are true originals. Aquarians value individuality above all, and are great communicators (thanks to that air element) as long as it stays in the realm of intellect. They get very uneasy when discussing feelings or any type of emotional aspect around a situation.

Often, our pets do things that leave us kind of perplexed. Are they trying to tell us something? Of course!

As an animal communicator, I hear the brunt of complaints that pets try to tell their humans about (yes, their humans). I have helped animals overcome trauma, deal with their behavioral issues, and more. It’s funny because most of the animals that I talk with are open to negotiation, but if you want to negotiate, you have to learn how to hear what you pet is saying.

Speak to Your Pet

Animals communicate in three different ways: telepathy, body language, and vocals. We can usually pick up on two out of three. But even with those, we can’t always get the whole picture. It’s that third part that we need to tap into. In an earlier article, “Psychic Games For Parties and Groups,” I talked about sending and receiving games. This is the same concept.

You should start with pictures. If your cat is jumping up on the couch and using it for a scratching post, try sending a picture that represents your distaste for the action. The cat might not react the first time, so you should do it again. When the cat stops and looks at you, that’s when you know he got the message. An easier way to do this is to visualize two small TVs, one on your forehead and one on your pet’s. Then try sending the image from your TV to theirs.

Okay, so everything is going wrong. Your car busts, you’re arguing a lot, it just seems like bad luck is following you everywhere. Well, this may not be all your fault. The planets have a big effect on us, Mercury in particular, but Mercury is at it’s strongest influence (or most notable) is when it is in retrograde — which means the planet seems to be going backward. All planets retrograde (except the sun and moon), so it’s not uncommon, and often (even though we may not recognize it) our bad days are in correlation to these unseen forces.

Mercury is all about quick thinking, communications, travel, business deals, and education. These things in the everyday will seem to go wonky, but for people who work in the below-listed fields, Mercury may effect them a little more than most.

Who Mercury is Likely to Affect The Most:

Writers, Speaker/Lecturers, Entrepreneurs, Judges, Critics, Teachers, Anyone in the Media, Travelers, Negotiators, and Lawyers.

Problems When Mercury is in Retrograde:

Arguments,
Missed mail,
E-mail not going through,
Transportation issues,
Communication issues during business deals
Cell phones out of service or break
Car accidents
Plane crashes
Lack of funds
Financial issues in general

I’ve been to a lot of parties, and psychic work is never a boring topic. More than once, I’ve been grilled about my background, cases I’ve worked as a paranormal investigator/medium, and more. When I inevitably come to the conclusion that we are all psychic, everyone usually balks. This is when I typically initiate the question “Why not?”

We are a social species and hard-wired to be a little bit competitive, so psychic party games are a great way to have a good time! Plus, these games are wonderful to use as icebreakers when meeting new people.

Sending and Receiving Games

These are exactly what they sound like–one person thinks of an object, person, or place, and the group tries to guess what it is.

Game: What Am I Thinking?
Pick one person to be the sender–it’s best if that person is good with creative visualization–have them think of a specific color, then have everyone else write down a color that they “see”. Give people 40 seconds to do this. Compare to see who got it right. Do it two more times, then switch to a different sender. Each color guessed right is +3 points, and each color guessed wrong is -2. The first person to reach 21 wins!

Often, couples or a family will be more intuitive with one another, and you may notice that they pick up on what the other is thinking more quickly or accurately. This is due to the bond shared between them.

You can incorporate almost anything into sending and receiving games, like animals, numbers, or household items. Assign your own point values to harder subjects.

We all know the economy is a disaster, with some even going as far as to call it a Recession. But it’s a common belief that the Universe (or higher power) can give us whatever it is that we need. We are not put on this big ball of land and water to suffer or worry. We are here to learn life’s little lessons.

In light of that, I’m going to tell you some, well, let’s call them, “enchantments”, that will help you to attract money. Not in a way that will backfire or harm anyone, but the Law of Attraction states that like is drawn to like. Some of the things you will encounter may be new to you, some are things you use everyday and never think twice about the power they hold. So put on your seat belts and let’s begin!

I’ve said it before and I will say it again, everything has energy! Plants, tables, chairs, stone…it’s all made up of the same molecules and energy. Even in ancient cultures they believed that certain objects had spiritual purpose or could bring aid when needed. Now, personally, I believe that these things are just tools to help one focus their energy, but I can’t eliminate the possibility that the extra energy from these objects help. What I can say is that these are all tried and true methods of bringing what you need most and it can all be found in your home!

Bay Leaves Bring Success

Bay leaves are a great place to start. Bay has been known in pagan cultures for centuries as a monetary attractant and a success herb. So go out and get get whole bay leaves — dried is okay, but fresh is best. You are going to put one in each corner of your home or office. That simple.

Catch Customers With Honey!

Have you ever heard the phrase you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar? Did you ever think of where that belief came from? Yes it has an alternative meaning (be nice) but it also has a literal meaning. If you are running a business and customers are trickling in but not giving you the amount of income you need then grab some honey, 3 quarters and one $1 bill. Your are going to put the three quarters and dollar in the honey all the while visualizing customers at your door. When they come in they are ready to buy. See your register or client sheet filling up with names and totals. Then place the honey jar by the door customers come through.

Sex is as old as mankind, we want it even in the most boring relationships. Couples have attained healing through sex. It’s a powerful action. And who doesn’t love the afterglow?

Everyone feels at one time or another that sex is something magical, not just in the “I love you, this was the best sex ever” sense but in the “I feel like a I could conquer anything” way. Sex magic is just as old as sex itself, many mystics and religions have believed that we are at our highest point of manifestation during the act. It’s a long held belief that you can attain anything through sexual climax — although some religious systems believe you should be brought to the point of climax but never over so that you may hold on to that energy.

What is Real Magic?

Magic is the art or science of manipulating things around you by your will alone. When you were a kid, didn’t you ever wish for something to happen so badly, or try to do a love spell and nothing happened? Not your fault, you may have been lacking the passion necessary to accomplish the goal. The oldest type of sex magic is Tantra, where two deities Shakti (feminine) and Shiva (masculine) are worshiped. Shakti and Shiva are lovers, and tantra believes that we each hold all that is needed to open the universe in us. Sex is just one of the many ways to reach it.

Tantra is more than just sexual intercourse; it’s also rituals, prayers and more. In Tantra, believers seek to tap into Prana (divine energy) that is around and inside them to bend matters to their will, much like in Western sex magic practices. Tantra has seeped into our culture but also takes part in religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, Bon and Buddhism.

As a psychic medium, many people come to me for closure about a loved one who has passed away. They see their family and friends as separate from them, but if they only knew the truth! We crave privacy, but when you have family on the Other side, that goes right out the window! I’m not trying to say they just sit there and watch you all day, but they are always around and even in death they may try to tell you what to do!

When I first sit down with a client, a spirit comes through with their manner of death. I’m twenty three but have had the feelings of a heart attack, overdose, and the weakness and dizziness of chemo. As soon as I acknowledge the way they passed the feelings dissipate. After that initial communication, messages really begin to come through.

Spirits Speak

Spirits love to talk, and often try to speak directly to family. The first time they do this is typically within a week or two of their death — you will dream of them. I call these “letting go” dreams. I have heard numerous stories from my clients of their letting go dreams. As a matter of fact, a woman recently came to me and told me about how three days after her father’s death (he had cancer as well as some other issues) that he came to her, hugged her and said that he was alright. After that, she knew she could stop grieving. Which is exactly the point of these dreams; your loved ones want to let you know they’re okay, you don’t need to be sad anymore.

There are twelve signs in the zodiac, but there are actually two components needed to get a basic grasp of your personality; your sun sign (which talks your essential self and is the easiest to find out…just takes your birth date), and your moon sign (which is about your emotional and inner self — that part of you that responds to habits, your psychic or instinctual feelings and your emotions). Finding out your Sun and Moon signs can shed a lot of light on how you work, what your strengths are and what you need to work on. It will also help you in relationships as you will be able to find out the compatibility issues between yourself, friends and lovers.

Sun Signs Aren’t All There Is

Sun signs are very popular (who doesn’t receive their horoscope every week in their e-mail?) they seem to tell us everything about our personalities, but no sun sign gives the full scope of your personality and no one’s sun sign fits them to a bill (unless both their ascending and sun signs are the same).

For example, I live with a Libra, and this sign is all about balance. They are known to be somewhat dramatic, and emotionally they keep themselves a little closed off and like to let other people take the reigns (although when called for they can take a leadership role). Now the Libra I know is very much a perfectionist and likes to be in control of their environment; they like to know absolutely everything that is going on. These traits are due to her Scorpio ascending sign. To determine your two signs you’re going to need to write down your date and time of birth.

The term Zodiac actually stems from Greek, meaning “Circle of Animals”. It’s also interchangeable with what is known in Western Astrology as a Sun Sign. What effect do these different characters have on you? Well, it can tell you a lot about yourself; help you recognize areas you may need to work on, give you direction towards potential careers, help you understand relationships, and empower you to make changes.

As humans we are the only species on Earth (that we know of) that looks up at the stars and wonders, or tries to consciously seek meaning and better ourselves. Determining and understanding your Sun Sign can give you invaluable insight into how you really work, how you may come across to others, how to better relationships and what you can do to keep healthy.

Look out each month for a new sign and new insight!

Capricorn (The Goat-Fish) Dec 21st – Jan 19th

Capricorn Quick Facts

Strengths: Ability to overcome obstacles
Weakness: Workaholic, not enough play
Colors: Dark brown, navy blue, dark green, charcoal grey and red
Element: Earth
Quality: Cardinal sign — which tends to make Capricorn restless, initiating changes and focused
Problem areas in body: Joints. Teeth and skin, sensitive skin, allergies and broken bones
Birthstone: Garnet – believed to help protect against accidents and falls
Lucky Stones: Moonstone, white onyx
Lucky Day of the Week: Saturday
Physical Activities: Jogging, running (especially cross country), golf, skating, wrestling, hunting, boxing, martial arts and weight lifting

Capricorn Personality

Capricorns never act their age — they always take the role of adult, even during childhood. It’s always hard to imagine what a Capricorn is thinking at any moment as they are not an emotional sign and rarely display bad tempers. You cannot call a Capricorn melodramatic, actually, they go the other way completely!

January first, the first day of the rest of the year…it’s almost like another birthday, with all night celebrations, drinking and promises for the rest of the year. Such an exciting time!

As a spiritual counselor and psychic medium, the first of the year is an incredibly busy time. Clients want to know what is coming up for them, if they should make changes, set goals, etc. Ring in this special day with positive energy and a positive outlook on life; bring in abundance with a punch bowl that is more than just fruity goodness, and learn to recognize the power of positive thinking and intentions by creating a Dream Board.

Raise A Glass To The new Year (and Your Own Well Being)

Everyone toasts in the New Year, typically with a bottle of champagne, which represents prosperity and happiness for the rest of the calendar year. Bring blessings of abundance and life fulfillment to your new years gathering with an Abundance Bowl. Filled with fruits, this drink welcomes the lengthening days, brings summer to a winter month, and promises good tidings and luck!

ABUNDANCE BOWL RECIPE

What you need:
Large punch bowl
½ gal apple cider
1 c. sliced strawberries
1.5 cups grapefruit juice (preferably white)
1 orange sliced
Cinnamon to taste
½ c. whole cherries
1 cup whole blueberries
1 2 liter bottle ginger ale
1 thinly sliced lemon

Directions: In the large punch bowl, mix apple cider, undiluted grapefruit juice and cinnamon. While you’re doing this be sure you are in a very positive mood, make sure to put on fun New Year songs, and don‘t be afraid to get a little funny — your bowl will be imbued with those feelings as well as the natural spiritual properties of the ingredients.