This December we are being treated to a special Wishing Moon. A wishing moon is something which happens around eight times per year. It is when the full moon is especially powerful and can grant your innermost wishes and turn them into reality.
The one coming up will be extra special because it falls on Christmas Day December 25th at 11:11 the last time this happened was in 1977. Not only is it falling on Christmas day but being at precisely 11:11 is a very auspicious time. 11:11 is most commonly known as the twinflame number along with 10:!0, 23:23, 15:15 etc. See this post for more on Twinflames http://jezebeldusk.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/the-twinflame-relationship.html
This upcoming full moon is going to be very strong and very powerful and as it is such a rare occurence use the opportunity to tap into it's power.
To start off write a wishlist, do this before the full moon, it can be as long or as short as you want it to be. Once you have written it fold it up and place a moonstone ontop of it. Then move it to a sacred place. If you can, bury it outside in earth, a plantpot or windowbox will do just fine if your short on outside space. If not keep it somewhere special and personal to you. You could even place it under the pillow if you so desire.
Think about these wishes often, by writing them down you are physically sending them out to the universe, cementing your intention.
On the night of the full moon (December 25th) retrieve your wish list from it's sacred place, sit outside if you can and say
"I see the Moon and the Moon sees me, the Moon will send these wishes to me" then read off your wishlist. Once your done thank the moon for listening then spend some time soaking up it's strong energy. You can do this inside if you prefer as long as you can clearly see the moon.
Afterwards you can either keep your wishlist in a sacred place or burn it outside and let the smoke take it up to the universe.
It's important to think of these wishes often and instead of hoping for them visualise them being true in this moment as if they have already been granted.
These wishes work on the power of attraction which is a belief that what you ask the universe for will be given to you if you do it right. As an example say someone wished for a promotion at work, instead of thinking "I hope I get that promotion" think instead of "I am the boss, superviser" whichever promotion level you aspire to be. By thinking as though your wishes have already been granted you are telling the universe that you believe in yourself and your wishes.
Happy Wishing.
Sunday, 20 December 2015
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
Using Mandala's For Meditation
For some people learning meditation one of the most common problems is being unable to visualise. This will improve as you practice meditation more often.
If you really are struggling to visualise or perhaps your concentration wanders, try using a Mandala. The word Mandala in Sanskrit translates as "sacred circle" and that is pretty much what a Mandala is. It is widely used in Tibetan Buddhism. Mandala's will vary in appearance, they are often very colourful and will have very intricate details. They are quite rightly a work of art in their own form.
Mandala's are very useful tools in directing your energy and attention. To use one for meditation first find one you really like or one that particularly fascinates you.
Go to your usual place of meditation or somewhere you feel comfortable. Take a few deep cleansing breaths then allow your gaze to fall on your chosen mandala. Gradually focus your gaze on the centre of the mandala. What is depicted in the centre? What colour is it?
You will soon be aware of your attention wandering to different parts of the mandala, as you gaze over the different areas look at the symbols pictured, what do you think they mean? As your attention goes back to the centre notice the shape of the mandala and how all the parts flow, many people report that it reminds them of a beautiful flower. Keep focusing on the mandala, let it inspire you. As you once again focus on the centre feel yourself becoming a part of the mandala, as if you are connected to it, you are becoming one with it.
When it no longer feels comfortable to look at close your eyes and see if you can visualise the mandala in your mind. What parts do you specifically remember? Do you think they have a significance to you? Allow the colours to fill your entire aura. Feel as though you are breathing in the colours. You can feel the power that you have created using nothing but your own mind. Stay in this place of comfort, inspiration and power for as long as you wish and then slowly bring your awarenesss back to the present.
If you are particularly creative you could try to draw your own mandala. If that is a little bit too adventurous for you there is currently a trend for adult colouring books. There are a number of places currently selling Mandala colouring books, you could then choose a design you like and colour it yourself. Not only will you find this relaxing and therapeutic but by doing this you are putting your own energy and creativity into the mandala. Then you can gently cut it out, pop it into a punched pocket or laminate it and use it for your own meditation.
The Works currently have some fantastic and inexpensive mandala colouring books available:
http://www.theworks.co.uk/p/crafting-books/the-meditation-colouring-book/9781784046323
http://www.theworks.co.uk/p/crafting-books/mandala-adult-colouring-book/9781784048495
Whichever way you choose have fun exploring your Mandala
If you really are struggling to visualise or perhaps your concentration wanders, try using a Mandala. The word Mandala in Sanskrit translates as "sacred circle" and that is pretty much what a Mandala is. It is widely used in Tibetan Buddhism. Mandala's will vary in appearance, they are often very colourful and will have very intricate details. They are quite rightly a work of art in their own form.
Go to your usual place of meditation or somewhere you feel comfortable. Take a few deep cleansing breaths then allow your gaze to fall on your chosen mandala. Gradually focus your gaze on the centre of the mandala. What is depicted in the centre? What colour is it?
You will soon be aware of your attention wandering to different parts of the mandala, as you gaze over the different areas look at the symbols pictured, what do you think they mean? As your attention goes back to the centre notice the shape of the mandala and how all the parts flow, many people report that it reminds them of a beautiful flower. Keep focusing on the mandala, let it inspire you. As you once again focus on the centre feel yourself becoming a part of the mandala, as if you are connected to it, you are becoming one with it.
When it no longer feels comfortable to look at close your eyes and see if you can visualise the mandala in your mind. What parts do you specifically remember? Do you think they have a significance to you? Allow the colours to fill your entire aura. Feel as though you are breathing in the colours. You can feel the power that you have created using nothing but your own mind. Stay in this place of comfort, inspiration and power for as long as you wish and then slowly bring your awarenesss back to the present.
If you are particularly creative you could try to draw your own mandala. If that is a little bit too adventurous for you there is currently a trend for adult colouring books. There are a number of places currently selling Mandala colouring books, you could then choose a design you like and colour it yourself. Not only will you find this relaxing and therapeutic but by doing this you are putting your own energy and creativity into the mandala. Then you can gently cut it out, pop it into a punched pocket or laminate it and use it for your own meditation.
The Works currently have some fantastic and inexpensive mandala colouring books available:
http://www.theworks.co.uk/p/crafting-books/the-meditation-colouring-book/9781784046323
http://www.theworks.co.uk/p/crafting-books/mandala-adult-colouring-book/9781784048495
Whichever way you choose have fun exploring your Mandala
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Opening And Cleansing Your Chakras
As you become more open spiritually one of the core things to practise is regularly opening, closing and cleansing your chakras. Your chakras are energy centres which run along your spine. In Sanskrit the word Chakra translates as a wheel or disk, which essentially chakras are. These disks need to be alligned, clear, and spinning to the correct speed and direction. When your chakras are all in perfect allignment and balance you are healthier and more intune with yourself. If you have a blocked, overactive, underactive or misalligned chakra that will affect you both mentally and physically. Many physical ailments can be treated by simply realigning and cleansing your chakras. Each chakra has a colour and crystals attributed to it. There are many more chakras then the ones featured below but as this is the first time I've mentionned them on here we will start with the basic seven chakras.
This simple chakra meditation will help you become familiar with your chakras. As you practice it more and more often it will become a second nature to you. You can visualise your chakras anyway you want it is a personal choice. When you open your chakras you could see them as flowers opening, lift doors opening, or as coloured disks. The only thing to remember is the colour of each chakra how you picture them can be entirely upto you. For the sake of this meditation I will describe the chakras as flowers as more people can easily visualise these. As you open each chakra notice how it is spinning is it clockwise? anticlockwise? is it still? spinning fast or slow?
To begin settle yourself comfortably and take some deep healing cleansing breaths. Listen to your heartbeat and your breathing. Feel yourself relaxing.
Start off at your base chakra which is located at the base of your spine. You see a large red rosebud, as you allow it to open into a rose see the red light emiting from within it. The rose is spinning in a clockwise position, is it spinnnig fast? slow? or just right? Is it spinnnig anticlockwise?
As you come to the base Chakra which is located along your spine just below your navel. You see an orange flower bud, allow it to open into a beautiful vibrant flower, see the orange light shining from within. Again note which direction it is spinning.
Next is the solar plexus chakra, see a large sunflower bud, allow it to open into a beautiful bright sunflower, bright yellow sunny light is emiting from it. Notice again the speed and direction it is spinning.
Next is the Heart Chakra located on your heart. This is a personal preference you choose as their are infact two heart chakras. If you prefer pink choose pink otherwise choose green.
See your chosen colour flower and see it open into a gorgeous soft flower, see the pink or green light spreading out from it, it is pure love.
You arrive at your throat chakra located in your throat, you see a bright blue flower bud, allow it to open. see the blue light emitting from within it.
Next is the thrid eye chakra located between your eyebrows see a violet daisy bud, watch it open and see a wonderful violet light emiting from it.
Last up is the crown chakra at the very top of your head, see a deep purple lily bud, as it opens see a strong purple light shine from within it.
From high above your head see a beautiful pure white light, the purest white light you've ever seen. See it slowly lower over you until it enters your crown chakra. Allow this light to travel down each chakra and gently cleanse them with its white light. When it is done with your base chakra take a deep breath. As you exhale see the white light travel up and leave your body and disappear. Notice how good you feel, how clear you feel.
Now close each and every chakra the same way you opened them, taking your time to see each one close, if you visualised it as a flower see the flower close back up into a bud. If you noticed any chakras spinning anticlokwise, slow or fast are they now spinning better in a clockwise position.
When you get to your heart chakra close it and lock it with something special to you, you could see a key with a loved ones face on the handle or anything you hold dear. This will help to protect your heart. You can leave your heart chakra open just a little if you wish.
When you have closed each chakra take a few more breaths and slowly open your eyes.
How do you feel?
This simple chakra meditation will help you become familiar with your chakras. As you practice it more and more often it will become a second nature to you. You can visualise your chakras anyway you want it is a personal choice. When you open your chakras you could see them as flowers opening, lift doors opening, or as coloured disks. The only thing to remember is the colour of each chakra how you picture them can be entirely upto you. For the sake of this meditation I will describe the chakras as flowers as more people can easily visualise these. As you open each chakra notice how it is spinning is it clockwise? anticlockwise? is it still? spinning fast or slow?
To begin settle yourself comfortably and take some deep healing cleansing breaths. Listen to your heartbeat and your breathing. Feel yourself relaxing.
Start off at your base chakra which is located at the base of your spine. You see a large red rosebud, as you allow it to open into a rose see the red light emiting from within it. The rose is spinning in a clockwise position, is it spinnnig fast? slow? or just right? Is it spinnnig anticlockwise?
As you come to the base Chakra which is located along your spine just below your navel. You see an orange flower bud, allow it to open into a beautiful vibrant flower, see the orange light shining from within. Again note which direction it is spinning.
Next is the solar plexus chakra, see a large sunflower bud, allow it to open into a beautiful bright sunflower, bright yellow sunny light is emiting from it. Notice again the speed and direction it is spinning.
Next is the Heart Chakra located on your heart. This is a personal preference you choose as their are infact two heart chakras. If you prefer pink choose pink otherwise choose green.
See your chosen colour flower and see it open into a gorgeous soft flower, see the pink or green light spreading out from it, it is pure love.
You arrive at your throat chakra located in your throat, you see a bright blue flower bud, allow it to open. see the blue light emitting from within it.
Next is the thrid eye chakra located between your eyebrows see a violet daisy bud, watch it open and see a wonderful violet light emiting from it.
Last up is the crown chakra at the very top of your head, see a deep purple lily bud, as it opens see a strong purple light shine from within it.
From high above your head see a beautiful pure white light, the purest white light you've ever seen. See it slowly lower over you until it enters your crown chakra. Allow this light to travel down each chakra and gently cleanse them with its white light. When it is done with your base chakra take a deep breath. As you exhale see the white light travel up and leave your body and disappear. Notice how good you feel, how clear you feel.
Now close each and every chakra the same way you opened them, taking your time to see each one close, if you visualised it as a flower see the flower close back up into a bud. If you noticed any chakras spinning anticlokwise, slow or fast are they now spinning better in a clockwise position.
When you get to your heart chakra close it and lock it with something special to you, you could see a key with a loved ones face on the handle or anything you hold dear. This will help to protect your heart. You can leave your heart chakra open just a little if you wish.
When you have closed each chakra take a few more breaths and slowly open your eyes.
How do you feel?
Thursday, 19 November 2015
Remember Your Loved Ones Today And Every Day
Today is nothing special, it's not Halloween, it's not Remembrance Day. But for some people out there today will be difficult. It could an anniversary of a loved ones death, a birthday of someone who is no longer here to celebrate it. So today light a candle, a tea light perhaps, offer a blessing and remember your loved ones who have moved onto the afterlife. They are often still with us in spirit so make a point of remembering them every single day. Because we shouldn't just remember them on anniversaries, or other occasions. If someone has been an important part of your life think of them often not just on significant days.
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
Listening To The Wind
The UK is currently being battered by gale force winds, from Scotland to Devon the entire country is getting very windy. For some people the windy weather can be unsettling, even frightening. I was one of those people who'd be afraid in really strong winds. Until I learnt to understand it a little more. Over the coming days many people will be cursing the weather, blaming it for disruption and causing damage. What we must remember is that this is nature. Yes it can be devastating at times and even dangerous but this is nature, it's what happens. We can't control it, we cannot stop it so the best thing to do is accept it by seeing it in a different way.
See it instead as a time of deep cleansing, the accompanying heavy rain is washing the earth, and us if we get caught out in it. The wind is blowing away all the negativity, letting it all go. use this weather as a good excuse to do some emotional clearing of your mind and heart. Let go of any negative emotions and patterns through meditation.
Go to your usual place of meditation be it a chair, a bed or a comfortable spot on the floor. This weather can be dangerous so it's best to do this meditation indoors.
Begin by following the basic meditation technique I mentioned here: http://jezebeldusk.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/basic-beginners-meditation-technique.html
Instead of opening your eyes remain in the calm space you create and carry on with this meditation.
Take a further two deep breaths and spend a few moments listening to the wind.
You see yourself in a safe or favourite place, somewhere you feel happy and protected, whether it's a favourite beach, a forest, or somewhere in your home.
In front of you see a small gold bag, a piece of white ribbon, and a white feather sitting on top of it. Pick up the gold bag and hold it in your hands. Notice how light and soft it feels.
As you hold this bag think of every negative emotion, situation, addiction, past lover or anything else you want to let go of. Place something that symbolises that time in the bag, something you remember from these situations. As you put these items and memories into the bag see it expand, you can put as much in here as you need. Anything which is no longer relevant to you or which is dragging you down and holding you back put it in there.
When you are done filling the bag fasten the white feather onto it and tie it up with the white ribbon.
Hold onto your little package for a moment and remember everything you are about to let go of.
Take a deep breath and hold your package up towards the sky, as you exhale see the wind pick up your package from your hand and carry it away.
As you watch it float off into the sky say "I release you" and see it go.
The wind is carrying all of this away for you where it will be cleansed and recycled as new positive energy.
You feel a sense of calm in knowing you have let it go.
When you are ready open your eyes and take a few minutes to appreciate how free and clear your mind feels.
See it instead as a time of deep cleansing, the accompanying heavy rain is washing the earth, and us if we get caught out in it. The wind is blowing away all the negativity, letting it all go. use this weather as a good excuse to do some emotional clearing of your mind and heart. Let go of any negative emotions and patterns through meditation.
Go to your usual place of meditation be it a chair, a bed or a comfortable spot on the floor. This weather can be dangerous so it's best to do this meditation indoors.
Begin by following the basic meditation technique I mentioned here: http://jezebeldusk.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/basic-beginners-meditation-technique.html
Instead of opening your eyes remain in the calm space you create and carry on with this meditation.
Take a further two deep breaths and spend a few moments listening to the wind.
You see yourself in a safe or favourite place, somewhere you feel happy and protected, whether it's a favourite beach, a forest, or somewhere in your home.
In front of you see a small gold bag, a piece of white ribbon, and a white feather sitting on top of it. Pick up the gold bag and hold it in your hands. Notice how light and soft it feels.
As you hold this bag think of every negative emotion, situation, addiction, past lover or anything else you want to let go of. Place something that symbolises that time in the bag, something you remember from these situations. As you put these items and memories into the bag see it expand, you can put as much in here as you need. Anything which is no longer relevant to you or which is dragging you down and holding you back put it in there.
When you are done filling the bag fasten the white feather onto it and tie it up with the white ribbon.
Hold onto your little package for a moment and remember everything you are about to let go of.
Take a deep breath and hold your package up towards the sky, as you exhale see the wind pick up your package from your hand and carry it away.
As you watch it float off into the sky say "I release you" and see it go.
The wind is carrying all of this away for you where it will be cleansed and recycled as new positive energy.
You feel a sense of calm in knowing you have let it go.
When you are ready open your eyes and take a few minutes to appreciate how free and clear your mind feels.
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Guided Meditation To Open Your Heart
Meditating alone can be tricky for a lot of people. You may find your mind wandering, or you may fall asleep. Guided meditations can be the answer. A guided meditation is a recording of someone speaking calmly and taking the time to slowly allow yourself to explore the experience.
On the other hand you could be someone who practices meditation regularly and are becoming bored of your usual meditations.
Most of the meditations I practice are my own ones which I will share here in future posts. Sometimes however I want a change. You can buy meditation CD's from many outlets but one of the increasingly popular choices is Youtube. Whenever I fancy trying something different or am looking for a meditation for a specific purpose it's usually the first place I look. With modern technology its even more accessible, using an app on your phone or tablet. Youtube meditations don't usually have a video you need to watch, it's just a recording with a peaceful image on the screen. It's so easy to put your headphones in, close your eyes and allow yourself to drift off.
This is a short guided meditation by Kari Samuels I found last year. It's to open your heart by releasing negative energy left in your heart from previous relationships, people who have let you down or hurt you in any way. This meditation helps you clear all of that so that your heart is open to new love. You may find that this meditation will help you connect to your twinflame. Once you've tried this meditation a few times you'll learn it and will be able to do it without the guided meditation. I personally do this meditation around once a week. It's a nice short meditation only ten minutes in length.
Try it, see how you find it.
On the other hand you could be someone who practices meditation regularly and are becoming bored of your usual meditations.
Most of the meditations I practice are my own ones which I will share here in future posts. Sometimes however I want a change. You can buy meditation CD's from many outlets but one of the increasingly popular choices is Youtube. Whenever I fancy trying something different or am looking for a meditation for a specific purpose it's usually the first place I look. With modern technology its even more accessible, using an app on your phone or tablet. Youtube meditations don't usually have a video you need to watch, it's just a recording with a peaceful image on the screen. It's so easy to put your headphones in, close your eyes and allow yourself to drift off.
This is a short guided meditation by Kari Samuels I found last year. It's to open your heart by releasing negative energy left in your heart from previous relationships, people who have let you down or hurt you in any way. This meditation helps you clear all of that so that your heart is open to new love. You may find that this meditation will help you connect to your twinflame. Once you've tried this meditation a few times you'll learn it and will be able to do it without the guided meditation. I personally do this meditation around once a week. It's a nice short meditation only ten minutes in length.
Try it, see how you find it.
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Finding the right piece of Merlinite
I haven't really spoken much about crystals on here yet so I thought it would be a good time to start writing about them. To start off I thought I'd write about Merlinite.
Merlinite is commonly known as the Shaman Stone or The Magic Stone. Named after the wizzard Merlin you can begin to understand why. It is said to bring magic into your life. It is known to be a lucky charm and one of its attributes is that it will bring luck into your life.
It is a powerful stone for sure and can be used to awaken psychic abilities and can even take you on a journey to your past lives. Which I really would not recommend trying without the assistance of someone who knows what they're doing.
The appearance of Merlinite can be very varied, it is usually black and white but it can also appear blue and white or it may look much more yellow instead of white. Whatever the colour it will still have the same properties.
Merlinite allows you to explore multidimensional planes of existence co-existing with the physical plane. It is best used during meditation to attempt this. If you struggle with meditation try holding a piece of merlinite while you sit quietly with your eyes closed and note any feelings or images you see. It is a strong protection stone which will dispel any negativity either aimed towards you from another or negative energy you subconsciously create yourself. Many crystals can help us physically and mentally and can be used in healing many physical ailments. Merlinite is a stone purely for the spirit. It's a good healing stone but will only heal spiritual ailments or ailments caused by the subconscious such as nightmares, unexplainable headaches etc. It is not a stone for beginners as if you are not used to it you will feel overwhelmed by its power.
Despite all of this Merlinite has never been a crystal I've particularly ever connected to. I bought a nice piece when it first became readilly available but never really connected to it. For my birthday this year I received five pieces and thought something must be telling me to start using it. Again all of the pieces were absolutely lovely. I only connected with one piece though. I wanted a piece I could wear so I bought a piece from my usual supplier: http://www.crystalage.com a really good website and all the crystals I've ordered from there have been fantastic and the prices are good too. When I received it the next day again I could not connect with it.
On Friday I was ordering myself some new crystals. I'm studying for a Diploma to become a qualified crystal healer so am trying to learn about a wide range of them rather then just the basic ones. I found myself again wandering onto the drilled Merlinite pieces. I saw a piece in one of the photos that I really really liked so decided I'd try one more and see if I could connect to it.
When my package arrived on Saturday I opened it and was absolutely amazed, the very piece from the picture above was sitting in my package. I couldn't believe it. I checked the picture again and it was without a doubt the very same piece
I sent an email to the shop as I really couldn't believe it and I thanked them for another lovely order. When Jan their office manager replied to me she herself was surprised and told me the photos were taken some time ago and that the piece was obviously waiting for me. It must have been fate. I put it straight onto a piece of cord and have been wearing it ever since.
Merlinite is commonly known as the Shaman Stone or The Magic Stone. Named after the wizzard Merlin you can begin to understand why. It is said to bring magic into your life. It is known to be a lucky charm and one of its attributes is that it will bring luck into your life.
It is a powerful stone for sure and can be used to awaken psychic abilities and can even take you on a journey to your past lives. Which I really would not recommend trying without the assistance of someone who knows what they're doing.
The appearance of Merlinite can be very varied, it is usually black and white but it can also appear blue and white or it may look much more yellow instead of white. Whatever the colour it will still have the same properties.
Merlinite allows you to explore multidimensional planes of existence co-existing with the physical plane. It is best used during meditation to attempt this. If you struggle with meditation try holding a piece of merlinite while you sit quietly with your eyes closed and note any feelings or images you see. It is a strong protection stone which will dispel any negativity either aimed towards you from another or negative energy you subconsciously create yourself. Many crystals can help us physically and mentally and can be used in healing many physical ailments. Merlinite is a stone purely for the spirit. It's a good healing stone but will only heal spiritual ailments or ailments caused by the subconscious such as nightmares, unexplainable headaches etc. It is not a stone for beginners as if you are not used to it you will feel overwhelmed by its power.
Despite all of this Merlinite has never been a crystal I've particularly ever connected to. I bought a nice piece when it first became readilly available but never really connected to it. For my birthday this year I received five pieces and thought something must be telling me to start using it. Again all of the pieces were absolutely lovely. I only connected with one piece though. I wanted a piece I could wear so I bought a piece from my usual supplier: http://www.crystalage.com a really good website and all the crystals I've ordered from there have been fantastic and the prices are good too. When I received it the next day again I could not connect with it.
On Friday I was ordering myself some new crystals. I'm studying for a Diploma to become a qualified crystal healer so am trying to learn about a wide range of them rather then just the basic ones. I found myself again wandering onto the drilled Merlinite pieces. I saw a piece in one of the photos that I really really liked so decided I'd try one more and see if I could connect to it.
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