Did you ever get a big, bold sign you didn’t request and had no idea what it meant? Such a sign can help you make a good decision.

A hawk slammed into my sliding glass door, holding a woodpecker in its talons. They struggled and tore the screen. I was so disturbed that I banged on the door to make it stop.

The hawk flew onto the deck, prey in its grip, sitting there as the life drained out of the woodpecker. I stood there stunned, asking myself, what could this possibly mean?

Before getting into the symbolism, it helps to know where I was emotionally that day. I had been deep in the process of reworking my branding for the past couple of months, which capped off a long 14 months of rethinking what I offer and who I’m best positioned to help.

There’s no single “right” answer when it comes to branding, but I desperately didn’t want to get it wrong. That fear led to a kind of freeze with overthinking and no forward movement.

Ironically, that same morning I finally made a decision. By the afternoon, I was relaxing for the first time in a while, reading, when the commotion outside my glass door happened. I wasn’t looking for a sign, which made it all the more unsettling.

To understand what I witnessed and why, I first looked inward. The message that came through was clear. “The time for struggle and indecision was over. It was time to rise above, take action, and engage.” Later, I looked up the symbolism.

The woodpecker is often associated with persistence and attention to detail. Birds of prey, like hawks, represent vision, decisiveness, and the ability to see the bigger picture. Hawks are also widely seen as messengers from spirit and intuition.

When these two show up together, the message becomes hard to miss. For me, this was a dramatic signal that I was entering a new phase. One of transformation and divine timing. Stop getting lost in the details. See the bigger picture. Move on.

That hit home. I had been lost in the details. From a logical standpoint, I was asking all the “right” questions. Would people resonate with my work? Was I making a smart business decision? Did this align with my skills and solve real problems for clients?

From an intuitive perspective, the questions were different. Does this feel aligned with my highest good? Does the energy feel expansive? Does it make me happy?

Logic is useful, especially in business. Lists of pros and cons have their place. But at some point, logic had taken me as far as it could. What I needed next was inner knowing.

Turns out branding is more of an art than a science and it left me feeling raw and vulnerable.

The key realization was there’s a big difference between strategic branding and energetic alignment. Logic had led me to a dead end. Now intuition needed to take the lead.

That morning, I finally listened. I made a choice that felt right in my body. And then, just hours later, the hawk and woodpecker appeared.

As a sign, I will absolutely pay attention. The message was clear. Get out of my head. Stop circling the details. Focus on the big picture. Trust how things feel in my body. Then act.

This is how intuition speaks to me when I stop forcing answers. Sometimes gently and other times dramatically. Either way, it gets my attention. And this is a perfect example of how magic shows up too.

My advice as an Intuitive Life Coach is simple…

When you see a sign, pay attention. Reflect on

There are actually many ways intuition shows up. Some people receive visual images (clairvoyance). Others hear inner guidance (clairaudience). Some just know without explanation (claircognizance). Still others, receive information through the feelings in the body (clairsentience).

These are all valid. Over time, I’ve learned to use and trust all of them. But connecting with my body is relatively new and it’s been fascinating.

That body-based intuition showed up again recently in a much more ordinary situation. I need a new couch after my last purchase wore out shockingly fast. I visited a couple of higher-end furniture stores and found beautiful options with big price tags.

Then I found a similar couch at a mid-range store for half the price. Logical choice, right? I called a friend with high-end design experience. She agreed the construction and materials were solid so thought it was OK to buy the cheaper one. I was so relieved!

But when I went back to return the fabric samples at the high-end store, they placed the fabric on the couch one more time. My body reacted instantly as my shoulders relaxed. I took a deep breath and felt calm and comfortable. That was my answer!

Logically, the cheaper couch made sense. Intuitively, my body told a different story. I trusted it.

This kind of inner knowing doesn’t just apply to big decisions or purchases. It can show up in very personal, physical ways too.

Just before the holidays, I woke up one morning with a frozen shoulder which means severe pain and almost no movement. I tried chiropractic care and acupuncture, with slight improvement. On the fifth day, I heard a single word internally: magnesium.

I took supplements and then soaked in an Epsom salt bath. Within an hour, I could move my arm. Two days later, I was fully healed. Again, my body had the information. I just had to listen. And that’s really the heart of this conversation.

Where do you get stuck when making decisions? Have you exhausted logic and analysis? Have you ignored signs or overridden what your body was telling you?

At the end of the day, decision making isn’t about finding the perfect answer. It’s about being honest with yourself, especially when logic has done all it can. There are times when further analysis will not produce a result. That’s when it’s time to start listening.

Sometimes intuition whispers. Other times it shows up loudly like a hawk slamming into your window. When something truly feels right, your system relaxes. Your breath deepens. The struggle eases. That’s how you know.

This is not because it makes sense on paper, but because something inside you calms down. When that happens, the decision is already made. Your only job is to honor it.

If you want to strengthen your intuitive awareness this year, I have a self-paced program called Awaken Your Sixth Sense, designed to help you recognize and trust how intuition speaks to you. It has seven lessons with lots of methods, tips and experiences, so you can build your intuition and start to trust it more.

And maybe that’s the real invitation. It’s time to practice listening to your inner knowing, and trusting it. That’s how to live aligned with your highest path and your soul.

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The latest episode of the Breathe Love & Magic Podcast explores Liberation Magic. We talk about magic and manifestation, and how it can genuinely shift your life. It’s time to move beyond rules and “doing it right” to reconnect with your spiritual core.

This conversation with Maritza Schafer, founder of Bruja School, is one of those grounding and warm reminders that magic isn’t something you learn, but something you remember.

Have you ever been told that you’re “not manifesting correctly,” and that’s why what you want hasn’t shown up yet?

What a horrible and discouraging message which could make you  want to give up entirely. I remember when someone said it to me!

That’s why Maritza offers Liberation Magic — a way of working with magic that frees you from the metaphysical industry’s criticism, rules, and the idea that you’re somehow doing it wrong. Liberation magic invites you to return to your intuition, your energy, and your deeper spiritual truth.

When things aren’t moving in your life, it’s rarely because you’re broken or incapable. More often, it’s because we’ve been trying to create from the surface instead of from connection. Liberation magic asks you to slow down, drop beneath the noise, and listen for the wisdom that’s already guiding you.

So what is magic, really? Maritza describes it beautifully as “a technology for transformation.” It’s a collection of tools, practices, and spiritual intentions that help shift what feels stuck and invites something new to emerge.

Magic is far more than passive wishing. It’s intentional, soulful participation with life’s energy!

When you merge a spiritual component with your intentions, something softens and opens. The process doesn’t feel heavy or forced. Your desires have a way of coming into being because they’re rooted in alignment, not effort alone.

Think of it as learning to see your life through a spiritual lens where intention matters, energy matters, and presence itself becomes powerful.

I told a story about using magic when I planted my garlic this fall. Right from the start,

When I planted the garlic, I didn’t just push cloves into the soil, fertilize, water, and walk away. I planted at twilight — that quiet, liminal space between day and night, when the veil feels thinner.

Then, I connected with the land and greeted the spirits and elemental forces. Next, I offered gratitude and asked to collaborate with them as the garden begins it’s cycle of growth again.

The reason is not because someone told me that’s how it’s done or good to do. This is how I live when I’m tuned into nature. As I listen to spirit and connect with my own inner knowing, everything comes alive.

And that’s the heart of liberation magic – where magic and manifestation meet. It’s not dones as a technique, but as a connection to spirit and life itself.

Magic isn’t only something you use when you want something to change. It can be how you move through the world.

Maritza encourages her students to deepen their awareness of the moment they’re in — the energy, the land, the subtle signals that are always communicating with us.

That might look like ritual or meditation. You might simply notice your breath while you’re standing at the sink or looking out a window.

When spirituality becomes woven into daily life, you begin to move with the rhythms of the earth instead of against them. Challenges don’t disappear, but your relationship to them changes. You meet life with more grace, more steadiness, and more trust.

Many people are drawn to magic because something feels missing. Maritza about this clearly —longing is often a call back to spiritual connection that’s been overshadowed by responsibility, expectation, and noise.

As you reconnect, you remember something essential. You are not separate from spirit, but part of it. Remembering brings a deep sense of belonging and the awareness that you are a magical being with access to far more wisdom than you might imagine.

One of the most liberating aspects of Maritza’s work is releasing the burden of expectation. There is no single right way to practice magic. No gold star for doing it perfectly. No spiritual hierarchy. Your path is sacred because it’s your own.

When students let go of comparison and external judgment, they often feel an enormous sense of relief. Magic becomes about self-discovery instead of performance. Confidence grows naturally when you stop trying to meet someone else’s definition of spiritual correctness.

Liberation magic doesn’t require elaborate rituals or rigid structures. It asks for awareness. By understanding your energy and setting intention with presence, magic can move through your everyday life — in conversations, decisions, and quiet moments of choice.

One of the greatest gifts of a spiritual path is realizing that the power you’ve been seeking has been with you all along. Each step taken with awareness makes the next one clearer, lighter, and more enchanted.

At the heart of liberation magic is energetic awareness. When you learn to notice energy, both yours and the space around you, you gain the power to choose. Simple practices like pausing, breathing, and checking in with yourself can shift everything.

Imagine a stressful moment. Now, instead of reacting, you can simply stop, breathe, and notice what’s present. That awareness alone can move you from chaos into calm, from contraction into clarity.

Ultimately, liberation magic is about feeling empowered. It strengthens your spiritual connection and reminds you of your place within the larger web of life. From that place, change becomes possible through alignment.

Magic isn’t something you do once in a while. As Maritza so beautifully teaches, it’s a way of living. You trust your gut, cut through the noise, and allow life to work with you instead of against you.

Honestly, that’s the kind of magic I want for everyone.

Maritza Schafer is the founder of the Bruja School where she teaches the Liberation Magic Method. Her teaching centers around a simple premise. The secret to life and everything you truly want is spiritual connection, free from religious trauma and new age bs.

Grounded in her indigenous Chilean and Mediterranean lineage. Maritza blends ancestral wisdom with practical coaching. She equips people with powerful spiritual tools and real magic to create meaningful lives and bring transformation in their communities.

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If you’ve been scrolling lately, you’ve probably noticed lots of comet chatter about 3I/ATLAS. What’s all the bruhaha about and what does it mean for you? I’ll cut through the cosmic fluff and make this simple.

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Let’s start with the basics. 3I/ATLAS is an interstellar comet, meaning it’s not from our solar system. It’s a cosmic traveler cruising at over 100,000 miles an hour.

It will make its closest approach to Earth around December 19, 2025, which means around 170 million miles away. So yes, it’s rare and worth paying attention to. But physically? You’re fine. Humanity is fine. The planet is fine.

Now spiritually… this is where things get interesting.

Astronomers love it because it’s only our third known interstellar visitor after ‘Oumuamua and Borisov. But the spiritual community is lit up because of the timing, the symbolism, and the energetic ripples many intuitives are already feeling.

Channelers are comparing notes. Astrologers are cross-referencing charts. Energy sensitives have that familiar “something’s shifting” hum inside their chest.

Think of 3I/ATLAS as a celestial tuning fork drifting through our sky, humming just enough that the sensitive folks among us feel the vibration before it even arrives.

Many spiritual teachers call it a light-packed traveler carrying clarity, recalibration, and what some describe as “reset frequency.” Not in a dramatic destruction way, but in a gentle, rebalancing way. Think of it as the energetic version of straightening your crown and realigning your inner compass.

It’s as if the Universe is whispering, “Time to recalibrate.”

Potentially, so many good things come with this comet including, an inner reset, energetic balance, heightened intuition, a return to your aligned Self, and all sorts of positive upgrades in how you sense and navigate the world.

The most important point, in my opinion? Nothing is happening to you because you’re not a victim of 3I/ATLAS. Instead, you’re being invited to partner with it.

Now let’s discuss the metaphysics for a moment because “3I/ATLAS” is full of symbolic goodies.

According to numerology, “3” is about creation. think of the cycle of birth, death, rebirth. It’s the number that says something new is coming. Then the letter “I” points to intuition, identity, insight, and the observing Self.

Put these together and you get creation plus consciousness. A cosmic reminder that you are not a passive passenger in your own life. You’re a co-creator!

The third eye is your intuitive center, your inner vision, your ability to sense truth without proof.

Suddenly 3I/ATLAS becomes a message about higher perception, energetic support, nervous-system alignment, and carrying a new level of awareness in the body. That’s the kind of upgrade I can get behind.

Astronomically, the closest approach is December 19, 2025. Spiritually, many view the full 12/18–12/19 window as an energetic corridor. It’s a moment when life pauses just long enough for you to feel the subtle shift before the next level loads.

And let’s not forget that 2025 is a nine year according to numerology, which is all about completion. Things naturally fall away, resolve, or wrap up. So the timing of this comet is pretty synchronistic, don’t you think?

• Clearer intuition

This comet is giving you time to ask yourself important questions such as:

“Are your actions matching your intentions?”

The good news is there’s no judgment or no punishment, only clarity.

Another theme connected to 3I/ATLAS is the balancing of masculine and feminine energy, which are the divine polarities within you. Think of these opposites:

• Drive and receptivity

When one side dominates, imbalance shows up in your body, your choices, your relationships. The comet’s energy highlights what needs attention, like sunlight revealing dust on the bookshelf you swear was clean yesterday.

Now don’t think 3I/ATLAS will do the shift for you, but it helps you see where the shift is ready and waiting. It shines clarifying light into your world, so you can make the upgrade and let your divine feminine rise.

The practices don’t need to be dramatic or ceremonial. Let them be simple:

1. Conduct a gentle review of the past year and ask: What is ending? What no longer resonates? What feels ready to be reborn?

2. Balance your masculine and feminine. When you take action, then be sure to rest. If you move, then afterwards stretch. Honor both your fire and your flow.

3. Third-eye alignment. You might try light meditation, intuitive journaling, or placing one hand on your heart and the other on your belly, while breathing slowly.

4. Neck and Atlas stretches. Consider chin tucks, shoulder rolls, gentle neck tilts.

5. Grounding. Take a slow walk outside in nature and pay attentionto your surroundings. Send roots down into the earth to connect with Mother Earth and everything she embodies. Then allow that energy to rise into you feet and up through all your chakras. So nourishing!

Here’s the bottom line. There’s no dramatic upheaval coming. Instead, this comet acts as a reminder to say you’re evolving, awakening, and rebalancing. And the good news is that the Universe is supporting every step.

Think of this event as a powerful invitation to trust and strengthen your intuition, allow your divine feminine energy to rise and feel vibrantly alive and aligned. It’s a gentle guide with impeccable timing. Cosmic synchronicity at its finest.

As 3I/ATLAS moves through our sky on 12/18 and 12/19, take a moment to choose what this means for you. The power isn’t out there in the sky or anywhere outside yourself. It’s in you. It is you.

3I/ATLAS simply arrives at the perfect moment to help you remember your truth, your path, and your power. Are you ready to embrace what’s next? I sure hope so!

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Have you dabbled in communication with animals? Even just for fun or out of curiosity? If so, you already know how surprising, heart-opening, and downright magical it can be. And if you haven’t tried it yet… buckle up. The possibilities for emotional healing — plus personal and spiritual growth — are honestly astonishing.

That’s exactly what I talked about with animal communicator Genie Joseph in this week’s whimsical episode of the Breathe Love & Magic podcast. Genie brought stories, wisdom, and humor to t he show. Our conversation was a reminder that animals are so much more than companions — they’re teachers, healers, guides, and sometimes even philosophers in furry bodies.

Genie started by sharing an enchanting story about her friend Paloma, an animal communicator in Switzerland. Paloma’s rabbit, Spot, was not your average carrot-crunching cutie. He had a giant personality.

According to Spot, he was a philosopher. And he had no problem telling Paloma that she simply wasn’t on his level. Apparently, he’d had a few human lives. At one point he literally said, “You’re not at my level. Go back and study.” Can you imagine being put down by a rabbit?

Each time Paloma returned, eager to collaborate, Spot sent her back to do more inner work. Only after she’d grown spiritually and emotionally did he finally agree to partner with her on writing a book.

This story cracked me up, but it also highlights something profound. Animals have rich inner worlds and unique perspectives. They’re funny, wise, stubborn, intuitive, and deeply aware, often far more than we give them credit for.

Next came the story that changed Genie’s life and honestly, it gave me chills. Her beloved cat, Wolfie, introduced her to the mystical world of animal communication.

Toward the end of his life, Genie was torn about what to do. The vet suggested euthanasia, but her heart wasn’t ready. She felt confused, guilty, and overwhelmed. This what people feel when you love an animal deeply and want to do right by them.

In a moment of desperation and tenderness, she asked Wolfie what he wanted and to her complete surprise, he answered. Wolfie telepathically communicated that he wanted to pass peacefully at home.

He provided the exact day and time he intended to leave his body which was between 3 and 5 AM. And just as he said, Wolfie passed at 3:30 AM.

This experience affirmed for Genie communication with animals was real. That moment became her turning point, the doorway that led her into a life long devotion to understanding and teaching intuitive animal communication. You might think of her as a pet psychic.

Wolfie’s guidance started earlier in as he helped Genie with everyday decisions, including her movie projects. If she wasn’t sure which script to choose, she’d spread them out on the floor. Wolfie would quietly wander over and plop himself on the one that ended up being the best choice. He was always right.

Eventually, Genie trusted him so much she referred to him as her “business partner.” Animals pick up your moods, your energy, your hesitations, andyour excitement. Sometimes they see the bigger picture long before humans do.

It makes you think, how many times has your pet has been trying to tell you something, but you just didn’t realize you were being guided?

Genie then shifted into the deeper purpose behind her work, which is emotional healing.

She shared the story of Oscar, a rescued dog with scars, missing teeth, and a heartbreaking past. Yet, despite everything he’d been through, Oscar became a powerful therapy partner for soldiers suffering from PTSD. That’s because Oscar had a rare gift.

He could sense the person in the room who was in the most pain. Not the loudest or the one with the biggest personality. Oscar sensed which person silently felt like they were at the end of their rope and were at the greatest risk of suicide.

He’d wander over, rest his head on their lap, and stay with them until their energy softened. Time after time, he found the soldier who needed him most. Genie watched veterans open emotionally, often for the first time in years. Oscar’s presence reached places that traditional therapy often couldn’t go where trauma hides.

Animals don’t judge. They don’t push, need you to “explain.” They simply see you and comfort you. Sometimes, that’s just what someone needs to begin healing.

One of the things Genie emphasized which I loved, is that animals have feelings and very real opinions. She shared the story of a horse who became cranky and withdrawn after being moved to a new barn. Nothing seemed physically wrong, but his behavior was off.

When Genie tuned in, she discovered he was upset because he used to spend all day with his companion, a female horse and not just the evenings. He missed the 24/7 connection with her.

Once his caretakers understood this, they changed his living situation and suddenly, the horse relaxed and returned to his bright, affectionate self. Sometimes the fix is emotional, not physical and the animal is just waiting for someone to ask what is needed.

Genie also talked about communicating with animals who have passed on. According to her, this can be even easier because they’re no longer limited by their bodies. The messages they send are often clearer, more detailed, and incredibly loving.

People who felt guilty about euthanasia decisions or worried they hadn’t done enough often found deep peace after hearing from their pet. These conversations helped them release burdens and understand their animals truly knew how loved they were.

It’s comforting to think that your pets still check in and are available to offer guidance from the other side.

At one point, I shared some of my own experiences with intuitive communication with animals. Like the time I negotiated with starlings who were dive-bombing a pool. Or the rabbit who mucnhed down my roses until I had a little “chat” with him.

These moments may seem small, but they show how communication can create understanding, harmony, and even cooperation between humans and the wild world around us. Animals listen, respond and they appreciate being spoken to with respect and awareness.

My conversation with Genie opened a doorway into an entirely different way of relating to our animal companions. Her work through The Human Animal Connection helps pet owners worldwide deepen their relationships, understand their animal’s inner world, and dissolve emotional barriers.

This is much bigger that solving behavior problems. This is really about soulful partnerships. Animals speak to you all the time, through energy, intuition, behavior, and subtle emotional cues. When you slow down and listen, you discover they’ve been sharing wisdom, comfort, and support all along.

This week’s episode is a beautiful reminder of the secret world waiting right at your feet, curled up on your couch, napping on your lap, or chirping outside your window.

Your animals may have insights you’ve never imagined and it’s possible they’ve been trying to help you more than you realize. And they may have little pearls of wisdom (or sass!) just waiting for you to hear.

So tune in, get curious, and let the magic of communication with animals open your heart in new ways. Or get a session with an animal communicator like Genie to speak with your pet for you.

Genie Joseph, PhD, is the Executive Director of The Human-Animal Connection, a nonprofit that brings therapy animals to anyone in need of healing, comfort, and joy.  As an Animal Chaplain and Animal Communicator, Genie helps people better understand their animal’s behavior by asking them what they are feeling and what they want most from their person

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Today’s episode is a celebration! I have now been hosting this podcast for five years. Can you believe it? I’m not sure I do.

Yes, five years of podcasting and over 250 episodes! Whoa, that’s a lot! Back in 2021, when I first hit record, I had no idea what would unfold and it’s become one of the greatest gifts of my life.

I’ve shared so much of my own spiritual journey as well as that of my guests. Topics have included energy work and healing, manifesting, intuition and divination, mediumship, animal communication, talking with plants, tarot, past lives and the Akashic Records, nature spirits and faeries, and so much more.

It’s all been to help you live a life filled with joy and move past anything that gets in your way. Because when you commune with spirit, so much more becomes possible.

Beneath all these conversations, there’s been one main intention: Help you trust your inner wisdom, so life feels a little more magical and a lot more aligned.

While the topics have been fun and fascinating, what matters most to me is how many of you have written to say an episode shifted something inside you. That just thrills me to no end!

Every episode, at its core, is really about remembering who you are underneath the noise of everyday life. The point is to get past the cosmic fluff and down to the bottom line of what truly makes a difference for you.

Intuition is not a gift but an innate resource that every single person can access and learn to use. When you learn to flex this muscle and trust your inner wisdom, you can conquer problems and move past blocks.

The energy on the planet has been changing so rapidly that your access to spiritual wisdom and energy healing has been ramped up and made more available than ever.

And last but far from least: magic is all around you, ready for you to notice it and take advantage of everything it offers.

So, for this anniversary episode, I thought it’d be fun to walk down this magical memory lane. I selected an episode from each year, all the way back to the beginning in 2021. These are conversations and topics that lit me up or revealed something big and reflect my growth and hopefully yours too.

Back in 2021, when the show first launched and I was still figuring out what this podcast wanted to become. One of the very first episodes was about the Magic of Nature Spirits — elementals, devas, all the beings I’d been seeing and communicating with in my own backyard. I shared stories like watching a tiny bootprint make an  impression in the grass down and then spring back up right in front of my eyes.

I also spoke to Pan, the kind of the elementals in my garden and even asking my string beans why they weren’t producing and heard an answer! That episode set the tone for everything that followed, so let’s revisit it now.

Let’s jump to 2022. This was a year when synchronicity was showing up everywhere — not just for me, but in the lives of many of the guests I interviewed. One of my favorites was my conversation with Jan Stringer, who shared how Sacred Synchronicities pulled her away from a corporate career and eventually even beyond traditional coaching into intuitive and healing work. It was a beautiful reminder that Spirit always knows how to get our attention. Here’s a clip from that episode.”

Moving into 2023, the theme of the unseen continued — but with a little more sparkle and play. That year, I sat down with my friend Barb Gallagher to talk about her experiences with the faeries. She has a faery guide, she’s seen faeries many times, and she shared some incredible stories. I even added a couple of my own. It was such a fun and magical conversation. Let’s listen in.

Then came 2024 — a year filled with deeper healing and spiritual expansion. One of the standout conversations was with Christine Lang, a medical intuitive who left a high-powered career as a corporate lawyer after debilitating allergies pushed her toward energy work. She talked about her journey through Reiki, developing her intuitive abilities, and how to elevate your energy so you can communicate with your spirit guides. Here’s a moment from that fascinating interview.

Now in 2025, which has been a powerful, transformational year for both the podcast and the planet. One of the most meaningful episodes for me was my interview with the woman who leads the Net of Light group — a community working with the Great Council of Grandmothers. We talked about the divine feminine rising to restore balance and support the world through these times of change. Let me share a snippet from that conversation.”

2025 has also been the year I started sharing a lot more of my own thoughts and experiences in solo episodes. Two that really resonated with many of you were Light vs. Dark — Who’s Winning? (spoiler: the light!) and Crumble vs. Shift, where we talked about the energetic power of the words we choose.

As I look back over these five years, what strikes me most is how each conversation, whether it was with a healer, a mystic, a faery friend, or a grandmother of the Net of Light, was really part of a bigger tapestry. It’s like a tapestry of awakening, connection, and remembering who we truly are. And you’ve been woven into it right along with me.

This podcast has grown because you’ve been willing to explore these topics and ideas with me. Opening your heart, asking deeper questions, using your tinuition, and stepping into the magic of your own inner wisdom.

As I move into year six, my intention is to go deeper into living an intuitively led life, heightening awareness, and noticing the breadcrumbs of guidance Spirit shares with us every single day.

Not just clarity and alignment, but a more attuned way of being. A way of moving through the world where you feel supported, connected, and guided from within and by spirit.

Thank you for listening and walking this path with me.

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The craziest season of the year has begun. The minute Halloween is over, Black Friday and the holiday circus come to town.

You know you’re going to get super busy. There’s too much to do. The stress is already building. Cooking, cleaning, entertaining, decorating, gift buying and wrapping. And let’s not forget all the socializing.

Most women shoulder the emotional and sometimes physical labor of the season. You think about everyone’s feelings, comfort, dietary preferences, and more. It’s a lot.

No wonder it feels like a giant snowball rolling downhill, gaining speed until you feel like it bowls you over. What can you do?

I’ve got some simple ways to help you plan to take care of yourself during the holiday rush. The best thing is to get out ahead of that snowball to combat the overwhelm.

Below you’ll find eight simple and quick self-care rituals that work like a charm to help you relax, stay centered, and appreciate yourself for who you are and all that you do. I encourage you to try several of them to see what works best for you before you get knee-deep in the season.

Knowing which rituals work for you gives you an advantage when things get busy. You won’t have to sit there thinking, “What should I do?” You’ll know which of these self-care tips will serve you best. And then you can take care of yourself like it’s a no-brainer.

Need to calm down and relax your nervous system fast? Maybe you don’t have time for a bath or 30-minute meditation. Try humming!

Humming is perfect for soothing your nervous system — research shows it raises nitric oxide levels in the body, which eases tension. Spiritually, humming also clears the throat chakra and brings your energy back into vibrational alignment.

Practice slow, mindful breathing, and with each exhale, gently hum a single note with your mouth closed. It’s surprisingly calming.

In everyday life, most people forget that they are one with everything. You are a child of the Universe. You are made of the same material as the stars – some say you are made of stardust.

Yet, you rarely stop to feel that connection. However, the more you remember the oneness, the more your body relaxes. Instead of feeling separate and alone, remember that angels, your higher self, spirit guides, and ancestors are always with you.

To start your Oneness Minute, place your hand on your heart and the other on your belly and take a deep breath. Then let yourself feel the truth of who you are and how you are part of everything. This might just be the most peaceful minute of your entire day.

Prepare an herbal tea with purpose. Choose herbs for heart healing (like hibiscus), calming (like chamomile or Tulsi), or warmth (like apple cinnamon). While pouring water over the herbs or tea bag, imagine sending your intention into the brew.

Once the tea is brewed, hold the warm cup in your hands. Feel the heat against your palms. Let the steam rise to your face. Set an intention and imagine infusing the liquid with that energy.

When you sip, you’re literally drinking in the energy of your intention. I consider this to be self-care and self-love because you are taking a moment to think about yourself – what do you want? Getting clear and setting an intention is important “me time”.

Self-care and self-love are intertwined. Applying body oil or body butter after a bath, shower, or anytime is truly an act of love. You can add an essential oil to a carrier oil like almond or coconut, or put a few drops into any body butter or cream.

When you massage your body with your chosen oil, express gratitude for each body part. Think about what that part helps you do. Spend extra time on areas you typically criticize because this is where love is most needed.

Everyone has parts of their body they wish were different, but this is a time to appreciate all of you. As you love and accept yourself for who you are right now, confidence builds and your vibration rises. Love all your parts and make them soft and smell fabulous.

The act of anointing is sacred. When you put an oil on your body with intention, you are taking a sacred action to honor yourself and connect with the divine. You can focus on attracting abundance, healing, or staying calm and balanced. The choice is yours.

In the past, anointing was used for king-making ceremonies and religious rites. Prophets, priests, and priestesses all used this sacred tool as part of their rituals and it’s still used today.

I recommend using a quality essential oil like doTerra, but there are many excellent brands.

Try a blend of rose, jasmine, or vanilla oil and gently anoint your wrists, heart, and third eye. Citrus scents are also cheerful mood elevators. This ancient ritual honors the spirit and invokes kindness toward self. A perfect option that’s simple self-care.

A sigil is a symbol you create from your intention. You can make up a symbol or use the letters from a phrase you’ve chosen.

For example: “I Love Myself Today.” Remove vowels and duplicate consonants. Then, from the remaining letters, create a symbol by connecting them. Turn them sideways, stack them, overlap them  however you want.

I recommend putting your symbol on the back of a business card so it can fit in your wallet, under your pillow, or on your altar. The business card has some weight to it versus paper to last longer.

Next, charge the sigil with intention. Think about your statement and send energy into the card. You can use the palms of your hands or visualize the energy flowing in.

You’ll know the sigil is fully charged when you feel a tiny shift that might be a sense of calm, completion, warmth, or simply “that’s enough.” Then put it in your waller or leave it on your altar or night table. Once it’s activated, your sigil takes over attracting what you want.

This is a spinoff from a recent episode about writing love notes to yourself. If that feels too big of a leap, start with a journal dedicated to self-love and write down three things you love about yourself each day.

If you get stuck, use these prompts to think of something:

This small ritual is especially powerful during hectic holiday times. Recognizing yourself for what is good or even great is a game changer. Take the time to appreciate the countless good things about who you are. Acknowledge yourself to reduce stress and feel more grounded and at ease.

A simmer pot is simply a large pot filled with water and herbs that simmers on the stove for 1–3 hours. It will fill your home with a natural fragrance and infuse the space with the vibration of the ingredients.

This recipe is for self love and it smells amazing. If you think this is too much, don’t add everything in. Choose what calls to you from this list of herbs and spices. There’s no doing this wrong, so enjoy the process and the scent.

Here’s the recipe for self-love:

Let it simmer and scent your home, but watch to make sure the water doesn’t boil away. Take a moment to breathe in the love and magic it radiates. This is so much better than chemically made scents — it’s pure magic.

As you move through the season, remember that you are the magic in your home, your family, and your life. Even a few moments of self-care can shift everything.

So be gentle with yourself, honor your energy, and let these simple rituals hold you through the busy days ahead. You deserve to feel supported, centered, and deeply loved—especially by yourself.

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Recently Kim Kardashian took and failed the California bar exam. Sorry, Kim. And her reaction was, “All those psychics who told me I’d pass are liars.” What?

Kim’s frustration and disappointment are totally understandable. Failure stinks! But blaming the psychics for this mishap? That part makes no sense. So, let’s break this down.

Psychic insight is never meant to be a shortcut, but used to shine a little light where life feels foggy. When you rely on predictions instead of your own inner knowing, disappointment is almost guaranteed.

Trusting psychic guidance is best when done as a companion to your own inner wisdom. Don’t let external information replace your own inner knowing.

Blaming the psychics misses the bigger picture. Intuition and spiritual guidance are invitations to deepen self-trust and knowledge rather than promises for specific outcomes. Life is shaped by preparation, effort, emotion, energy, timing, and yes… a bit of magic.

This whole story is a powerful reminder that when you hand over your power to someone else’s prediction, you lose your connection to your own power. Intuition works best when you stay accountable, grounded, and willing to do the work required for what you want.

So whether you’re taking an essential exam or facing a major life decision, let this be your takeaway – Trust your gut, seek guidance if you want it, but keep your hands on the wheel. That’s where your strength and your success truly come from.

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If you’re on a spiritual path, you’ve probably noticed certain number patterns popping up again and again. They’re called Angel Numbers.

These are more than random occurences. They provide messages from the Universe, your guides, angels, or your higher self. Think of them as gentle nudges saying, “I’ve got you and here’s some guidance.”

The term angel numbers was popularized by Doreen Virtue in her 2005 book Angel Numbers. But the idea of numbers holding spiritual power goes way back. The ancient Greeks believed in the divine significance of numbers, and Pythagoras saw reality itself as shaped by numerical vibrations.

Everything in the universe is energy, and numbers carry their own energy and meaning. Doreen simply built on this, suggesting that certain sequences are messages from guardian angels. When you think about it, it’s like a modern extension of ancient numerology.

Angel numbers are very much like supportive reminders that you’re never alone. The Universe uses patterns, synchronicities, and signs to communicate with you and offer guidance.

I call this “spiritual breadcrumbing” but not like in dating where you aren’t getting quality time from someone. This is a great use of breadcrumbs because the Universe leads you one step at a time to your highest good. But this only works if you pay attention.

When you see a number sequence, pause for a moment. Ask yourself, “What was I thinking or feeling just now?” Or, “What might my soul be trying to tell me?” Sometimes these numbers are wake-up calls disguised as simple coincidences.

Last week, I took a three-day vacation with my husband to Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. We stopped in Wolfeboro, a tiny town with two metaphysical shops.

In the first one, we didn’t buy anything, but there was a small plaque with the number 555. My husband picked it up and started reading about it, which surprised me since he’s not usually into spirituality.

When I asked if he liked what he was reading about that number, he said yes. Then I asked if he’d like me to paint a 555 plaque for him, and he said yes again! The number 555 is about transformation and he is certainly on the brink and headed in that direction.

That moment reminded me how these numbers show up for all of us, sometimes in the most unexpected ways. Inspired, I want to share some of the most common angel numbers, what they mean with you and activities you can do to apply their energy.

Meaning: New beginnings, fresh starts, manifestation, alignment of thoughts and reality. Invitation to monitor your thoughts since manifestation energy is high. Symbolizes spiritual awakening, manifestation, and new beginnings. Encouragement to trust your intuition and step into your higher purpose.

Activities:

Meaning: Heightened intuitive portals, spiritual awakening, moments to tune into your soul mission. Also a “wake-up call” from the Universe.

Seen as a powerful awakening code, a call from spiritual masters, and a signal to be your highest self. Often linked to alignment and spiritual opportunity.

Activities:

Meaning: Balance, cooperation, faith, and trusting the process. Marker of alignment in relationships and team dynamics. Encourages cooperation and patience as things unfold.

Activities:

Meaning: Indicates ascended masters are near and supportive. Creative expansion and communication with spirit. Alignment with your soul mission. Encouragement to express your unique gifts.

Activities:

Meaning: Symbolizes strong foundation and guidance from angels, along with divine protection, and stability. The presence of angels during times of trial. Encourages perseverance and grounding.

Activities:

Meaning: Denotes transformation and major life change is coming up or a time for personal growth. It can be a time for new beginnings and offers encouragement. It’s also time to embrace new directions rather than resist.

Activities:

Meaning: Contrary to superstition, this is a signal of imbalance and a call to focus on self-care. Release fear or guilt associated with this number. Reconnect inwardly and breathe deeply.

Activities:

Meaning: Represents divine guidance, and spiritual awakening.

Activities:

Meaning: Symbolizes abundance, prosperity, flow, karmic rewards for past efforts. Promotes confidence in financial or material matters.

Activities:

Meaning: Signals completion, closure, fulfillment, and readiness to close one chapter and step into the new one.

Activities:

There are a few more less expected numbers at the end of the podcast so listen to the episode for all the juicy details.

These meanings come with steps that are reflective, meditative, or empowering to help you connect more deeply to the guidance available. Many people find it helpful to keep a journal for when these numbers appear. Track your thoughts or events that accompany their occurence, enhancing your intuition and awareness.

Remember, intuition speaks softly to you through whispers, nudges, and numbers.  But once you start listening, you’ll notice guidance starts to appear everywhere! So, pay attention to the signs, trust your inner knowing, and let these divine digits inspire your next aligned step.

And if you want to know more about angel numbers, there’s a woman who calls herself Joann Sacred Scribe and I recommend you visit her website for more than  you can imagine about these amazing and meaningful numbers.

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If you doubt your ability to hear intuitive guidance, this Question & Answer episode will clear that up, revealing essential secrets to trust your intuition.

Have you ever wondered if that quiet inner nudge was really your intuition—or just your imagination running wild? You’re not alone. I hear this question all the time, and honestly, it’s one of my favorites because it opens the door to how our intuitive guidance really works.

Intuition is a quiet inner system to access your own guidance or inner wisdom. It doesn’t shout, “Turn left now!” or flash neon signs. In general, it’s more like a gentle knowing that lands in your body which is steady, calm, and quietly certain.

It might show up as a voice your hear or a vision you see. You might have a sense of knowing or something you feel in your body. These are actually the four “clairs” including clairaudient – hearing, clairvoyant – seeing, claircognizant – knowing, and clairsentient – feeling.

Now how do you know it’s not your intuition? It could be wishful thinking or anxious overthinking, when your body feels jittery and anxious. Your inner guidance expands you, and everything else constricts your energy.

Sitting on a park bench with a guy on date #4, he was talking about all the things we could do together that summer. I was loving it thinking he was really into me. Then out of nowhere, I heard a loud clera voice saying, “You are not special to him.”

I was shocked and attrributed this to my own fears. Unfortunately, it was a warning and 100% true. I never saw him again after that day. But I didn’t listen to the loud and clear message from spirit which was really too bad, since this broke my heart.

I must say, this was a good lesson in respecting a warning message and tursting my intuition. Now, I always pay attention to the warnings I receive. Thankfully, this doesn’t happen often. But it’s a great example of how your higher self, angels, spirit guides or even your ancestors watch over and try to guide you.

Everyone has intuition. Truly. It’s not for some spiritual elite club, but part of being human. Science even backs this up. Turns out women’s brains are wired for rapid, intuitive decision-making, blending logic, intuition, and emotion seamlessly.

Not only that but women have more connective tissue between the two hemispheres which is why we are naturally more intuitive than men! That’s why it’s called women’s intuition, right?

What makes the difference is practice. When you practice, you sharpen the signal and increae your skillfor getting the messages and guidance. It’s like turning up the volume on a radio station that’s been playing all along.

People Who Use Intuition Have 9 Huge Advantages

This might be easier than you think. If you ask about taking a new job, pay attention to how you feel in your body. What do you notice? Do you feel good,comfortable and at ease? That would be intuitive guidance.

Or do you have a pitt in your stomach or feel anxiety? Fear tends to be loud and stand out. Your ego overanalyzes, criticizes, and says things like “this is too good to be true.”

Intuition feels like quiet confidence. It simply offers the truth of your own inner wisdom. You can feel it in your body as peace, clarity, or grounded energy.

Ah, midlife. You’re wiser, yes, but your brain has a lot more experience and responsibilities. You also have had more time with analyzing and using your logic. Both of these tend to muffle those subtle intuitive nudges.

No worries. Intuition never leaves you. It might get quieter until you slow down and decide to listen again. When you do that, your inner wisdom will reappear adn step up to provide the guidance  you seek, just like when you were younger.

For many, it’s a calm certainty, gentle goosebumps, or energy rushes. Some people can tingles in their hands. It can be so subtle that you might miss it if you’re not paying full attention. The body is your tuning fork for your truth and wisdom.

It’s your job to notice how it feels to you in your body and then watch out for that occurring, letting you know it’s time to trust your intuition or messages from spirit.

Signs are best usesd as a confirmation. You can ask your spirit guides for a sign of confirmation if you’re headed in the right direction. If you see that sign, then you know your in alignment with your highest good.

Spirit loves to provide you with symbols. A feather on your path, a song lyric that lands perfectly, or a sudden flash of warmth in your heart. These gifts or coincidences show up often and easily. The more you notice them, the more they appear.

I recommend choosing the sign you want to see, otherwise you might be left wondering what the sign is and never know for sure. And you don’t always have to use the same sign. Feel free to change it up. Just let your guides know what you want to see.

Start small. Ask simple questions, notice the sensations that follow, and track your intuitive hits. Keep a quick journal or voice memo of what you sensed and how it turned out.

Having a track record allows you to build confidence in your inner wisdom. In addition, gratitude amplifies the energy. Be sure to thank your intuition when it gets something right (which is more often than you might think).

Over time, intuition will become your natural navigation system. You won’t have to ask, “Is this intuition because you’ll just know.

You’ll hear it all of this and more when you listen to the podcast!

Intuition is the most spiritual powerful tool you have. And, it’s already woven into who you are and is literally waiting for you to access it, trust it, and lead you home to yourself.

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Every October, witches pop up everywhere with pointy hats, broomsticks, and black cats. It’s fun on the surface, but beneath all that playfulness lies a deeper story.

For many intuitive, spiritual, creative women, the word witch still stirs something ancient. It can be a mix of fascination and fear.

If you’ve ever dimmed your light, held your tongue, or second-guessed your intuition, so you wouldn’t stand out too much, you may be feeling the effects of the Witch Wound.

I never thought I had this. But after a recent healing session with my friend and Holy Fire Reiki practitioner Cindy Bain, I discovered layers of subconscious fear I hadn’t known were there.. She found fears quietly shaping how safe I felt being fully visible in my magic.

So let’s talk about what the Witch Wound really is, where it comes from, and how we can finally heal it.

The word witch comes from the Old English wicce (female) and wicca (male), first used around 890 CE. It originally meant a person who worked with the unseen world. It was the name for someone skilled in herbs, healing, divination, and nature’s cycles. There was nothing dark or sinister about it.

But as Christianity spread across Europe, suspicion of independent spiritual practices grew. Healing, astrology, and herbalism were once honored skills of wise women. But, they became dangerous.

By the 16th century, “witch” took on a fearful meaning, and what followed were centuries of persecution, mistrust, and pain.

Before she became the outcast, the witch was the wise woman. She was a midwife, healer, and community guide whose wisdom came from nature and Spirit, not the church.

As patriarchal systems tightened control, the wise woman’s independence became defiance and her intuition became a threat.

However, she never quite disappeared. Instead, she went underground, hiding in stories, in the land, and, I believe, in our DNA.

I’ve seen echoes of those times in my own soul history. In one lifetime, I was a herbalist living at the edge of a village. People avoided me unless they needed my help. I was lonely, but I always served when requested.

During a healing meditation in this lifetime, I saw that woman. She was cloaked, hidden, and separate. The woman leading the session suggested I let the cloak fall. When I did, I felt an energetic ripple travel through time, releasing emotions from all the lives that followed.

In another life, I was a wealthy woman in 1400s Italy, practicing ritual magic with a group of people. When soldiers stormed in, we were all executed. Watching that memory, I heard a voice say, “That’s what happens when you play with power.”

For centuries, my soul equated power with danger. That’s an illusion many women still carry today. But these stories aren’t unique to me. They’re part of our collective consciousness.

The Witch Wound is a deep energetic imprint passed down through generations. It’s the lingering memory of persecution, fear, and suppression of feminine wisdom. That’s what happens when intuition, healing, and connection to Spirit are condemned.

Historically, this wound was reinforced by religion and culture, especially after the publication of The Malleus Maleficarum in 1486 — the “Hammer of Witches.” This was a handbook for persecuting and prosecuting women for heresy.

The impact was enormous, embedding fear and distrust of female power throughout society and the collective consciousness.

Over centuries, the Witch Wound became internalized. It still whispers through our subconscious in phrases like:

It’s an ancient echo reminding us that visibility once meant danger.

This wound doesn’t always look like fear. Sometimes it hides as perfectionism, over-preparing, or hesitation to share your gifts. It can surface as doubt that appears out of nowhere. Or a quiet inner voice asking, “What if they think I’m crazy? What if it’s not safe?”

These patterns don’t mean you’re weak. They demonstrate that your body remembers what your mind has forgotten. The Witch Wound lives in the subconscious and in the energy field, quietly influencing how safe you feel expressing your power.

Collectively, it also appears in how society still views spiritual women. Words like “witchy” or “crazy” are used to dismiss intuition. Society still celebrates logic but questions inner knowing.

The Witch Wound is about restoring balance between the rational and the mystical, the masculine and the feminine, and the head and heart.

Many women carry this wound through their family line, especially the maternal side. It can show up as generations of women who stayed quiet, over-gave, or never felt safe resting or taking a break.

Even if your ancestors weren’t persecuted directly, they lived under the same cultural conditioning that taught women to fear and mistrust their own wisdom.

When you heal, you free your ancestors as well. They cheer you on from the spirit world, This time, you can do things differently.

You might have the Witch Wound if:

However the wound shows up, its asking for love, not analysis.

Healing this wound isn’t about fixing yourself because you are not broken. It’s about clearing the energetic dust, so your light can shine again. Here are a few powerful practices that came through the Akashic Records:

1. Clear Your Energy Field for Seven Days.

2. Rewrite Your Past-Life Stories.

When I re-entered my Italian lifetime, I invited the soldiers sent to kill us to join the ritual instead. They dropped their swords and stood in the circle of light. That single act of compassion healed the pattern across all my lifetimes.

3. Receive Golden Light.

4. Honor Your Body.

5. Heal in Sisterhood.

6. Reclaim Everyday Magic.

The Witch Wound was never really about witchcraft. It was about fear of women’s wisdom, intuition, and power and supression of these skills. But those days are over. Women are remembering now that “witch” and “wise woman” once meant the same thing.

Every time you trust your intuition, you empower yourself and rewrite history. Each time you speak your truth, you heal your lineage. And every time you choose love over fear, you dissolve the old repression and silence.

This Halloween, let’s celebrate the return of the wise women, the mystics, and the healers claiming their divine feminine powers freely and rising once more.

Because the Witch Wound isn’t your weakness. It’s your initiation into wholeness.

Let me close with a phrase I never use but it seems completely appropriate for this episode:

Blessed be.

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