Selene

Welcome, I'm Selene, Editor-In-Chief of the Psychic Times Newsletter. Each month, in this column, I'll be giving you the highlight's of the issue and sharing some personal thoughts. Please read on...

Dear Readers,

Happy April to you! I love to observe the change of seasons and spring has always been my favorite. It is so enlivening to see all the trees blossoming and flowers blooming, the signs of growth and new life. Today we took a beautiful drive home from Reno over the Sierra Nevada and enjoyed seeing the signs of spring as we traveled through the mountains in the late afternoon. There was still snow on the ground as we drove by the summit and beautiful Donner Lake. Later we saw lots of wildflowers and daffodils on the side of the highway in the foothills. We are all in a transition phase now with the weather and seem to be functioning that way collectively in our lives at the start of this season.

We were returning home today after I had worked at the Reno Psychic & Wellness Fair over the weekend. This is an event I have participated in since it began in the early 90s and it has been a pleasure to see my clients and colleagues there over the years. When you are a part of a large metaphysical event like this there inevitably is some energy that gets in the way and it seems to be a part of the process as I prepare to get things together to go see who will be there this time. I plan and organize ahead of time but there is always something that comes up or some important item that can't be found. In the long run I end up having everything I need. Despite the difficulty in getting ready and remembering what I did with something important that I placed somewhere convenient to remember and then forgot where that was. I often wonder if it still worth going or not since there is always some kind of resistance. I was also concerned about the turnout with the current economic conditions. But each time I go, I connect with new people and see regular clients who have returned to follow up with me. Whether it is very successful or not I am always shown why I still need to go there twice a year. I am happy to say that this fair was well attended and I see that people are still focused on seeking answers and spiritual guidance. They also want to feel in touch with others of a like mind who share their thirst for knowledge and belief in something beyond the five senses. It was encouraging to see at a time when many are tightening up out of necessity that they still wanted to see their favorite reader, receive a healing or treat themselves to a new book, tarot deck or crystals. We need to nurture our spirit more so than ever when times are tough, not just by spending money on material items but by recognizing that we still need to reward ourselves and have things to look forward to. We need to remain in enthusiasm about our lives even when there are obstacles. We also need to know when we need help or a fresh perspective on the issues we face. This is not always easy to do but it does make things easier than just giving in to negativity and feeling like there is no point. Just as the universe provides the means for me to be there for the clients I am meant to see in one way or another, the message is clear for each of us in these troubling times, keep going...

This is much like putting together our newsletter for you, each month is different and there are usually challenges that come up unexpectedly but we make it. Facing deadlines is not easy, completing projects can be derailed by events in our lives but there is always pleasure in the creative process as each issue of Psychic Times takes form and takes on a life of its own. In this month's Eye-Opener we explore Spiritual Spring Cleaning as we feel the strong rejuvenating energies at this time of year. Be sure to jot down the colored letters as you read so you can solve this month's word jumble contest, send in your entry and you could be the lucky winner of $50 worth of free readings from Psychic Access. I share some of my ideas about starting over in spring and how you can clear yourself to move forward more easily. I received a wonderful meditation from my guides on the Equinox and included that for you too, let me know about your experience if you try it.

In Shaman's Corner, Salome gives us valuable insight into how to deal with the Shadow People. Once you read this very interesting and informative article you will feel validated about the feelings you have had about this subject that you just could not put your finger on. Each month we receive another important lesson from this talented writer and shaman, I bet we see all her articles compiled in to a book one of these days. Be sure to read this current chapter!

In our fascinating interview with our lovely and multi-talented Cristina you will learn about how she studied the old ways as taught to her by her Grandmother in Seville, Spain and later wrote an excellent book about what she studied called Gypsy Wisdom. Don't miss this terrific interview, it was a pleasure to connect with Cristina, she has so much to offer to you. Look for her on Psychic Access, you can click on her profile to access her schedule and see when she is available to read for you. Be sure to check out this month's specials offered by some of our other great readers too.

Check out the Cosmic Weather in my Horoscope column, April is a month to charge ahead with your intentions but be prepared for the challenges that Pluto retrograde will bring. Feraion helps us expand our perspective in his always interesting Serenity Fair this month. Try the delicious Scalloped potatoes recipe in our Food for the Soul column; send your prayers and best wishes for the reader selected for help in this month's Prayer Circle. As always we encourage your participation in your newsletter and invite your comments, contributions, feedback or requests, contact me at editor@psychictimes.com.

Take time for yourself outdoors during April and enjoy this beautiful springtime. Wishing you all the best, have a Happy Easter!

Love & Blessings,

Selene
 

Each month, our editor, Selene, will contribute an informative article on a thought provoking topic. Be on the lookout for the highlighted letters that will appear in this column, as they are clues that will help solve our monthly "Jumble Contest" where you might very well win $50 in free reading time at Psychic Access.

Today was the New Moon in Aries, the strongest New Moon of the year. This is a seed time to set your intentions and utilize the energy of renewed life. At this time of rebirth we are more mindful of what we need to do to create what we desire in our own life. Spring is also the traditional time of cleaning and clearing our homes to refresh our space and let go of doldrums of winter. We clean the windows and wash the curtains, after the Equinox as the days get longer we feel energized and hopeful as we move towards summer. Traditionally spring cleaning really was about cleaning and airing the house out after the long cold winter and literally letting the light back in. We want to get the work done so we can relax during the warm weather to come but as we contend with spring fever during the energetic Sun in Aries period we just can't seem to get it all done fast enough. The focus shifts towards self nurturance during the Sun in Taurus time where our attention turns more towards creature comforts.

As we observe the trees in bloom and appreciate the daffodils and tulips that signal the beginning of spring, we feel energized and alive. Many of us decide to clean up our act, eat more healthy fresh foods and want to be out in the sunshine and moving around outdoors. We may decide to go on a diet to prepare for swimsuit weather or decide to detoxify our bodies with fresh juices or herbs. Just as we begin to tend our gardens and clear out the leaves and weeds to allow our reemerging plants to come out of their dormant phase, we also need a time of clearing our body, mind and spirit to make room for the personal and spiritual growth that comes at the start of the solar New Year.

After all Easter is a springtime holiday based upon resurrection of our souls, it actually occurs on the first Sunday following the first Full Moon after the spring Equinox. The symbolism of new life is evident even as we purchase different candy or gifts at Easter for the children in our lives. The religious significance goes back to Ostara or the pagan observance of the vernal Equinox, the time of equal day and equal night. The cross is also symbolic of blending the conscious with the subconscious along with the traditional Christian beliefs about the sacrifice and resurrection of the Son of God. The Goddess Ostara is an eternal maiden who works with us at this time of year to bring new energy into our lives by bringing us herbs and flowers. The egg symbolizes a vessel for new life, even if it is a chocolate one in a plastic basket. The marshmallow peeps symbolize baby chicks and ducks that are born in spring. The stuffed Easter bunny is also a symbol of new life as bunnies are known for breeding prolifically. The season is all about clearing out what we don't need and bringing in what is new and will rejuvenate us. It is also a time to make contact with those we care about and reconnection with family and other loved ones. It is a time for self renewal and personal resurrection as well.

Sea salt baths have been my personal refuge for many years; I found them to be one consistent way of unplugging from the energies of others and helping my body to relax after a long day of work. I began using inexpensive bulk sea salt from the grocery or health food store in a hot bath at night along with burning a candle and some incense as a simple ritual to help with incorporating meditation into my daily life. Sea salt baths were also a part of my preparation for ritual at the New or Full Moon. I found that the water was very soothing and of course reminded me of how relaxed you feel after swimming in the ocean. Soon I realized that the bath itself was the ritual and I got into much deeper levels of meditation by just staying in the water rather than jumping out of the tub to go through a bunch of orchestration and preparation to have a spiritual experience. I found that for me the results were the same if I just allowed myself the quiet time and really let the salt do its work at clearing my energy along with relaxing my body.

I discovered that a triple salt bath consisting of sea salt, baking soda and Epsom salts really would clear my aura and made me feel energetically lighter. As a very empathic person as I am sure many of you are, I found that I needed to clear other people's energies out so I didn't continue to carry their issues with me. The triple salt baths work as the different salts strengthen each other and I still take them frequently to help me with clearing before and/or after doing readings and energy work for clients.

I have experimented with many different types of salt and will share a bit of my research and results with you here along with an awesome meditation I was given by my guides while enjoying a Dead Sea salt bath on the Equinox. I actually purchase salt when I travel; it is another quirky habit I have acquired. After my trip I will hoard the salt and use it up gradually as a way to remind me of the ocean where I visited. Hawaiian sea salt carries the energy of the Pacific Ocean; you can literally feel it relaxing your body and get a sudden urge to hang loose. Well I suppose in the bathtub what else can you do? Seriously though if you do ever visit Hawaii, you can buy a bag of authentic Hawaiian salt right in the grocery store. It is reminiscent of the islands when you bathe in it later. I have received intense visions of the ocean and flowers, the sites and sounds. Even if it is wishful thinking it worked for me. I purchase Mediterranean Kosher Sea Salt when I am in Florida; it is as good for cooking as it is in the tub.

I have even tried exotic pink Himalayan sole' crystals; the salt does turn the water a light pink if you use enough of them (about a pound). They come in large chunks or crystals and you must allow them to dissolve for a half hour so run some hot water and wait a bit before you fill the tub. Because the sole' works to balance the water levels in your body these baths will clear and rejuvenate your skin but because they are intense on your physical body they are best used about twice a month, at the New and Full Moon you will have the strongest results. You can also use fine or coarse grain Himalayan sea salt and experience a more subtle healing on physical and spiritual levels. Authentic Dead Sea salts bring a lot of minerals to your body through your skin and will relax and soothe aching muscles as well as being a great way to clear your aura. Try different types of salt or just use ordinary sea salt, the minerals contained within will all bring you relaxation and healing while they enhance meditation. You can also experiment with aromatherapy by adding essential oils to your bath or purchase bath salts that are already scented. I prefer to use natural salts that are not chemically enhanced or artificially colored. I intend to present an article on aromatherapy in a future issue.

Spring Renewal Lotus Bath Meditation

Draw a bath and add the salts of your choice. Relax in your sea salt bath as you breathe deeply and let your eyes close and your body unwind. Feel yourself surrounded by the energy of the ocean as you bathe in the warm water and relaxation slowly spreads throughout your body. Feel your muscles unclench as you visualize a green meadow surrounded by trees with a small creek running through it. As you follow the creek see that it ends at a pond that contains lotuses or water lilies. Sit down on the big rock next to the pond and visualize that the soles of your bare feet are flat upon the warm earth. See and focus on the many petals of the lotus in front of you, suddenly you feel submerged in the pond. Feel the deep root of the lotus extending from the base of your spine down into the earth below the water. See how that delicate water flower draws its nurturance and beauty from deep within the Earth. Know that your lotus in front of you holds all the keys to unfolding the innate wisdom of the Earth and your Spirit as you tune into the gentle vibrations that are subtlety flowing through your body now as you become more and more relaxed. Breathe in the lotus's energy and feel yourself fill up with the wisdom of the Earth, exhale any anxiety or tension. Visualize the lotus in front of your root chakra at the base of your spine; this is your center of survival which affects our health and prosperity. As you place the lotus in front of your body visualize that there is a deep root extending from the base of your spine and reaching all the way down to the center of the planet. Use this root as a cord to connect you to the center of the Earth as you release all the energy of the people around you and all the situations in your life and thoughts in your mind. Allow the root to become as wide as your body as you release your worries and concerns, washing away judgments and fears along with all the energy of other people that you hold in your space. See your root chakra as a circle of light and let it gradually transmute to the shape of a many petaled lotus that fills up with a radiant ruby red light as you place your attention on clearing and balancing your survival center and release all fears and negativity. Allow any undesirable energy being released to go right down that root and release back into the earth.

Take a deep breath in and out, and place a lotus at the 2nd chakra, located right below your naval. This is our center of emotions, family patterns and sexuality. It rules appetites and addictions too. See this energy center filling up with a deep orange color as you visualize it taking on the lotus shape while breathing in serenity and exhaling any excess energy or anxiety held in this area of the body. Continue to release negative thoughts and stuck emotions that come up out through the deep root extending from the base of your spine.

The 3rd chakra is located at the stomach area, about 3-4" above the naval and between the ribcage, this is your center of power and life force. Breathe pure yellow energy into this center as you visualize a lotus there; see this lotus fill up with clear yellow light. Let go of any energy attachments or control from others that may come to mind, releasing them down your root as you fill your center of power with pure golden yellow light. Feel your own neutral energy filling this center as you clean and clear all other people's energies away.

A lotus appears in front of your heart center now; fill your 4th chakra with pure green light. Allow your center of Love and affinity to fill with emerald light, unconditional love for yourself and healing. Release sorrow and grief down your root at the base of the spine. Allow the green to lighten a bit and let some pink light in as you see the lotus petals at your heart center filled with pink and green light softly colored like watermelon tourmaline. These colors and energies will help to clear and balance your heart center.

The 5th chakra is located at the base of the throat; see the lotus appear there as that energy center fills with the pure blue light. See this lotus filled with sapphire blue light as it clears your center of communication and creativity. Release unexpressed emotions down your root and bring in clarity and truth. Continue to breathe deeply and allow the colors and lotus energies to infuse the centers you have cleared so far.

Moving your attention up to the 6th chakra, the 3rd eye in-between your eyebrows, see a lotus appear in front of your center of clairvoyance and knowingness. Fill this sacred lotus with indigo colored light as you breathe out uncertainty and breathe in information and understanding. Continue to release through your deep root into the water as you cleanse, clear and open your center of spiritual wisdom and information.

The 7th or crown chakra at the top of your head is your connection to the Divine. See the lotus that now sits upon the crown of your head as it fills with pure violet light. Watch as the many petals unfold and see this energy center being cleared as you remove any old thought patterns that make you doubt your connection to the Creator. Allow your crown to be cleansed and cleared as you fill up with the pure light of the Sun filling in all the places where energy has been released as you have worked with your lotuses to clear your energy body. Breathe in the sacred lotus energy and the wisdom of the ages to clear the edges of your aura surrounding your body, when you feel you have completed this lotus clearing, sit for a moment and allow the lotus at each chakra to fill with light. Breathe deeply, feel the relaxation throughout your body and pay close attention to any thoughts now brought to you as you behold your glowing energy centers. Feel the water that surrounds you cleansing and clearing your field. You may sense your guides or visualize that you are being given a gift, don't try to make sense of it, just experience and remain neutral about what you hear or receive now.

When you feel ready, open your eyes and allow the water in the tub to begin to run down the drain. As you thank your guides for working with you, see those beautiful flowers and colors vibrating within your aura. Stand up and rinse off with clear warm water from the shower, shake off any excess energy as you bring your attention back in to the room. Feel clear and refreshed from your sea salt bath and lotus meditation. Drink a big glass of fresh water and rest for a half hour or so after your meditation and bath. Keep your journal handy to record any thoughts or visions that you received during your experience.

I hope you will treat yourself to some quiet time and a nice sea salt bath soon. Enjoy the energies of spring and spend some time outdoors in the fresh air. Work in your garden and clear out your living space. Be sure to use the colored letters to find the answers to this month's word jumble, solve the puzzle and you could be the winner of $50 worth of Free readings on Psychic Access.

Spring Blessings,

Selene
 

We are pleased to present Cristina as our Psychic of the Month for April. This fascinating and multi-talented Spiritual Advisor has recently returned to Psychic Access and is happy to be available to you here. I spent hours doing research on her and reading her articles. I must say she is an amazingly impressive Psychic as well as being a very interesting and prolific writer. Let's take this opportunity to get to know her better.

Selene:Hello Cristina! It is so nice to meet you, thank you for making time for us and congratulations on being chosen as our Psychic of the Month. Let's start with some background information from your profile; I would love to hear more about your first visit from your Spirit Guide. What impression did that make on you as a young girl? Were you always aware of your family's psychic lineage?

Cristina: As a child, I didn't know much about our psychic lineage only that my parents would remark how I "knew" things. Especially my mother who would call me into the bedroom, sit on the bed with me and just talk. I didn't understand that I had "gifts" until I had a visit from my spirit guide or angel (I called it an angel when I was little). The angel told me our mission in the world is to seek out ways to help others. By helping others we bring abundance into our lives. The spirit said my mission was to be a teacher and to show people how to tap into their own gifts and reach a higher level of understanding. It took many years for me to understand what the spirit was talking about but luckily I never forgot the message.

Selene: You studied with your Grandmother and later wrote a book based on what you learned from her. I am sure you did plenty of research and experimentation to produce such an interesting book.Please tell us more about "Gypsy Wisdom."

Cristina: For many years I read tons of books on magic, tarot, how to do readings etc. But few really made sense to me. They seemed too complicated and unrealistic, particularly books on magic. And memorizing Tarot cards in the way books explained was tedious too. My grandmother, Antolina, was the only one in the world who understood how to give readings and what magic was all about. She couldn't read or write, yet she knew more than any of the "experts" who had written books on the subject of magic or divination.I didn't realize her great talents so I kept seeking answers in other ways. Until one day, I came to realize that the simple teachings of my grandmother were the only way to go if I was going to be a spiritual counselor. It was like I did a 360 degree turn around; instead of seeking what was complicated I reached into the more simple way of learning divination by remembering my grandmother's teaching. Gypsy Wisdom was more of a "remembering" of what I was taught and the "old" ways. I started writing Gypsy Wisdom at 3 a.m. one day as a way to remember everything she taught me so it would not be lost.

Gypsy Wisdom is the story of a young women who learned the secrets of divination from her gypsy grandmother and her grandmother's close friend. It's a fantastic read for all those who wish to help other's to find their path. You will not only learn about the art of card reading; you will also learn amazing spells and potions. Cristina Aguilar brings to life the beautiful vanishing culture of the Spanish gypsy. We loved this book and recommend it to all who wish to learn these secrets. Gypsy Wisdom is available for purchase at amazon.com, just...Click Here

Selene: You teach people how to use the old ways to manifest what they desire. How does that correlate to the Law of Attraction?

Cristina: Many people have seen The Secret, the movie about law of attraction. After I watched it, I came to realize that all the magic out there was law of attraction, it was just an old-fashioned way of manifesting, but it's still manifesting what you want, and it still works in the same way. If you wish harm to someone, that negative energy will fall back on you. If you wish something good or want to manifest a job or love or whatever, then it can happen through FAITH, by just knowing and believing it will happen. The only difference between old-fashioned "magic" and law of attraction is the "ritual." With magic we can gather ingredients, perform a ritual with the "intention" and then let it go into the universe and wait for the manifestation.

Selene: It sounds like writing is also in your blood. What lead you to pursue your Bachelor's degree in journalism? And how do you keep yourself motivated to be such an accomplished and productive writer?

Cristina: My intention was to go to college to teach Spanish. I fell into journalism while at college. I would work for the paper for extra money and from there I got a journalism scholarship and worked at community and business newspapers right out of college. Writing for newspapers was a "living" or path I thought I was supposed to be on. It brought a paycheck, but never took me away from my real purpose, which was to give readings and work with spirit and bring people to a higher understanding of their own spirit and how it works.

Selene: You have so many great articles available on Associated Content. I found that many of the subjects you wrote about really resonated with thoughts and theories that I have had myself. I was particularly impressed with your article "Is Obama the Reincarnation of Abe Lincoln?' Could you tell us more about this?

Cristina: This is one of my favorite articles. The theory that Obama is the reincarnation of Abe Lincoln is not my own, but other media professionals have seen the parallels of these two men. Reporters from the Huffington post, and prominent astrologers have seen the similarities. Artist have drawn composite art of both men and fused them together. So my theory is not the only one out there. If it is true Obama is the reincarnation of Lincoln then it would make karmic sense that Obama would be half black and half white and rise to heal the nation of the racism that has gripped us for so long. Bringing forth true equality to everyone in the nation as Lincoln wanted. Obama redrew the electoral map during the election, thus bringing more unity. Lincoln died before his mission was accomplished so it would make sense he'd come back as a president again to finish his soul's mission.

Selene: You also do a lot of writing on business, finance and the stock market. Can you share some of your predictions and thoughts about the current economic crisis?

Cristina: I've been predicting since September 2008 that the economic disaster would see a light at the end of the tunnel or a glimmer of recovery around May of 2009. The stock market has stayed up for several days in a row now. Economic indicators that President Obama's plan is working are visible through the stock market, and even some banks like CitiBank are making a recovery. It will be slow and painful, but it's a great time for people to start saving a bit more, and to start giving a bit more. This whole thing is a "cleansing" that is necessary for us to go into a higher level of consciousness. As our neighbors lose jobs or homes or whatever it is our opportunity to extend a helping hand and not be so involved in our own spending. It's our opportunity to become our highest selves and most creative selves. So all this even though it looks horrible, is really a good thing.

Selene: With the high rate of unemployment these days, what do you suggest to your clients who are seeking work or worrying about their jobs and livelihood?

Cristina: I have many clients who come asking about when they will get a job. Most of the time they just want a job to fall out of the sky or want me to give specific dates of when a job will come. I can sometimes give some sort of time frame based on the spirit of the person who I'm reading for. But many times, I see the person is so worried and has so much fear that the negative energy can hold them back. The best thing to do is not worry so much, go back and see what your talents are, why you are marketable and valuable. Build your confidence up by writing down what you are good at.Also pay it forward, if you wish to get a job get working in the community, volunteer some time, spend time with family, start a gratitude journal. Looking for a job is a job in itself, but to really sit back and start giving of yourself to others and being grateful for what you have at the moment is KEY to finding a job quickly and effortlessly. People worry too much about the future, when all they really need to focus on is the NOW; because tomorrow is not promised to us.

Selene: You seem to be a very motivated person. How can a reading with you help people who feel stuck in their current situation?

Cristina: My job is to show people their highest selves in the best way I can. I usually can tap into their spirit, and see what they are capable of, where they've come from and show them why they deserve better, or how they can fulfill their soul's purpose in the most joyful way possible. People don't know who they are; they don't know they are divine that they carry the spirit of God/Goddess within them. They forget how great they are and where they came from. I'm here to remind them.

Selene: I loved your article "The Major Signs Your Boyfriend is a Loser". I am sure many of our readers would benefit from knowing more about your hypothesis, would you please share some of that with us?

Cristina: Sometimes women get so involved in making other people happy; they can't see their own worth and end up with someone who just drains them. The article was inspired after reading for women who either were beaten in the relationship or treated like they don't matter. The article was a way of showing them "signs" to avoid when they go out on dates or when they are looking for relationships.

Selene: How can you help your clients to break out of their own toxic and self-defeating relationship patterns?

Cristina: Basically, I remind them of who they really are. What they deserve, what they believe and what they set out to do. I outline "beliefs" they've held dear about relationships and about themselves. Some will stay with the horrible relationship hoping it will change, but many have called me to say they broke it off and have never been happier. Others have called me years later to let me know they found the RIGHT guy and are now happily married. Each individual is different so each reading of course is different.

Selene: Please tell us more about living in Montana; it is such a gorgeous part of the world.Does the natural beauty there help you with your creativity?

Cristina: I've been in Montana 10 years and some would say it was an "accident" coming here. It was my destiny. Here is where I have been able to devote all my time as a spiritual advisor. I came here to visit a sister and I ended up staying. I quit my corporate job and "downsized" to be here. It's heaven on earth to me. Here is where I could really listen to God/Goddess and began to see my purpose more clearly than ever. This area where I live helps me in all aspects of my work. I live in a small town, and everyone knows what I do, so I get calls from time to time to do face-to-face readings with the locals. I've never been persecuted for what I do, like some readers are in other small towns. So I feel it was my destiny and soul's purpose to live and work here.

Selene: What else would you like to share with us about your personal life and family?

Cristina: I live with a real Mountain man. I found love when I wasn't looking (which is how love comes most of the time). Walt, my husband, was my neighbor and we would discuss psychic incidents and the paranormal when we first met. He lived in a teepee for four years and survived on the land when he was younger, so he knew a lot about spirit, and increased his own "sixth" sense or intuition while in the woods. It's a good thing since these forests are filled with bears, wolves and mountain lions. He also studied at the Institute of Psychic Arts in Chicago when he was younger, so it was like our paths were destined to cross. We had too much in common. He has six grown children, and I have two grown children, so between us we have eight. Our "baby" is Roscoe our dog. He is my co-worker and sometimes Walt's "truck dog." Roscoe is the one who reminds me to take walks everyday not just for my health, but for my daily meditation. Walking is my meditation. Nothing brings me closer to spirit than being close to or with nature. I've had many spiritual experiences out here during my walks, I could write a book about it.

Selene: Any sage advice for our readers about following their own spiritual path?

Cristina: A lot of people tend to think we are "separate", that we spiritual advisors are "gifted", and that they cannot be as gifted. That is not true, everyone has a sixth sense and everyone is psychic. What happens is that we are so wrapped up in the problem or in this "reality" that we don't "listen" to God/Goddess, the spirit within. We don't listen to our "gut" feeling. But I suppose if everyone listened there would be no need for spiritual advisors. There will come a day, perhaps not in our lifetimes, when we ALL can listen to spirit and advisors will be a thing of the past. Perhaps in the next 100 years we'll evolve enough to be more telepathic, intuitive, etc.

Selene: Sometimes we just need to hear the truth validated by someone else even if we do already know the answers. I can tell you are very honest with your clients and do your best to help each of them. When are you usually available on Psychic Access so our readers can follow up with you for their own objective and enlightening reading?

Cristina: I'm available at Psychic Access almost every day. I have a schedule up, but I can be found on here from 10 a.m. to evening. Just keep checking, most likely I'll be here.

Selene: Your impressive internet presence has lead to an upcoming interview in a well known national magazine. Please tell us a bit about that?

Cristina: I've been contacted to be interviewed for AARP magazine on how I make money online but I don't know yet when the article is coming out.

Selene:Cristina, thank you so much for being here with us this month at Psychic Times. It has been an honor to interview you!

Look for Cristina on Psychic Access to receive an informative and compassionate reading that is sure to bring you greater understanding, healing and comfort. With her powerful guidance you will experience clarity and learn spiritual tools to help you create the life you dream of living. Use the link below to order her extraordinary book Gypsy Wisdom.

Gypsy Wisdom is the story of a young women who learned the secrets of divination from her gypsy grandmother and her grandmother's close friend. It's a fantastic read for all those who wish to help other's to find their path. You will not only learn about the art of card reading; you will also learn amazing spells and potions. Cristina Aguilar brings to life the beautiful vanishing culture of the Spanish gypsy. We loved this book and recommend it to all who wish to learn these secrets. Gypsy Wisdom is available for purchase at amazon.com, just...Click Here

Selene
 

Feraion  :::   Provides us with a light-hearted monthly column in an effort to get us to smile, which we all need to do more of. Feraion lives in Australia where his day job is an accounting university professor. He was originally from England where he learned Qabalah from students of Dion Fortune herself, where he was the Radio Medway astrologer for a couple of years, where he edited the Astrological Association's magazine Transit for a bit longer, and where he was warden of a qabalistic SDG for over a decade. He has lived in China and Singapore for over 15 years and is now in his third year with Psychic Times.

Consistently in the top 5 of diseases of the civilized economies in terms both of medical costs and in terms of days off work is something loosely called "lower back pain." To treat lower back pain and its immobilizing effects we have not just one but four professions; orthopedists, physical therapists, osteopaths and chiropractors. Plus there is a penumbra of Bowen therapists, naturopaths, psychic healers, Mactimonites and non Chinese acupuncturists. We are looking at a big market here. Back pain afflicts working people as much as office people, house people as much as employed people, women as much as men, and the otherwise healthy as much as the already unfit. However it does affect more of the obese than the skinny. So there's a partial cure right there if you happen to be more than a bit overweight.

About three hundred years ago, you didn't have the medical profession we have now. Doctors of medicine contested the illness market with apothecaries. The apothecaries lost and went on to the consolation prize of pharmacy and retail drug stores.

The doctors became the dominant species of the all the therapy professions and still are.

Physical therapists tend to attack back pain with guided exercise, osteopaths with soft tissue manipulation, and chiropractors of the orthodox school rectify your subluxation. The idea here is that any twist in your spinal column squeezes or traps your nerves and that causes unspecified effects one of which, however, is back pain. These twists are called subluxations and the chiropractor's job is to straighten these out with a combination of hand pressing and little hammer taps. Once you are cured, if you ever are, many chiropractors will advise you to check back regularly for an adjustment as they call them, on a just in case basis.

Extraordinarily enough, this quite often works.

Some say it is because subluxations are real medical and physical phenomena, but virtually no medical practitioners agree with this. Others say it is a strong case of the placebo effect. This means the technique itself does nothing at all to help, but the personal attention, the good bedside manner and the belief in the practitioner's skill make all the difference.

The placebo effect is well evidenced and well documented for all kinds of ailments, not just back pain, and it depends on the mind set of the patient and on the social skills of the person wearing the white coat. It is why priests and shamans in pre-medical societies continued to be respected; for they did get good results often enough to hold onto their positions.

Nothing wrong with that. Indeed, it is entirely at home with the usual new age set of beliefs, especially the belief that mind can dominate matter.

Well, I'm a New Age Guy and I say we have to be a little careful here. When a problem is so intractable it needs four different medical professions to address it and not one of them has a clear, evidenced and replicable track record of success in treating the problem, then we are in an area where the placebo effect is going to be more than usually important. In such areas you don't always get what you pay for. Certificates on the wall and a plush clinic testify to the practitioner's commercial success, not to their therapeutic efficacy.

Personally, I like my medics to be medics and my psychics to be psychics. I dare say the two should mix better than they do and I hope someday they will fuse. Meantime, anyone posing as one while really being the other is someone I classify as a rather risky person to engage with.

Feraion

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The Shadow Knows

Let's talk about the shadow people. Every now and then, someone will contact me and mention they are seeing outlines or images flitting across their peripheral vision. They will say, "I know I saw this weird thing, and it looked like a figure of a man, or something shapeless and blob-like." Usually they will comment the experience happened very fast, and they have a distinct feeling of being watched. There can also be a menacing air about them. Most people are very troubled when they have an experience of seeing or being watched by these shadow beings. Who wants to think they are being followed or watched? No one I know. We are naturally very social creatures, but we also value our privacy. By instinct, we know we have boundaries that should be left intact and not crossed nor invaded.

What are they and what do they want? They are entities created out of thought forms. Ours. What do they want? Energy, yours and mine. They seek vital or life force because they cannot produce this by themselves. Eons of time have enabled these fliers, flyers or flits, as many shamans call them, to take form and exist. I would also add that it takes a great deal of our energy to exist, and this is excellent information to know when you are dealing with these in any form, man-shaped, lady-shaped, or lobby blobs as my youngest grandson calls them.

When someone is in trouble, worried, upset or extremely stressed; shadow people will be there, attempting to increase the emotional turmoil, worry or stress even more to their benefit. The upsets we feel are their delight. Our emotional energy on the fritz is a smorgasbord to them. Think of the sound and sense of a wall socket shorting out, and you've nailed them! If you start to feel frizzled or fritzed out, stop what you're doing if you can, and calm your mind for a moment and feel the ground under your feet, solid and secure. Practice doing this when you sense these entities around you and you'll soon realize how much say so you have in who, or what, affects your energy. It's not easy at first and we all forget, but when you are aware you'll automatically begin to monitor your energy without much thought. It becomes automatic. Yeah you guessed it, these critters can also cause people to bug you and stir up energy they then steal. Shadow people are like heat seeking missiles cruising around in search of a warm target.

The stress we all feel day to day will attract them. You can witness them swarming around families when children are tired, worn out and crying. Living with teenagers can cause them to form circles and 'group-hug' you. They ride with people in cars, and are the one of the biggest causes of road rage. They glide, slither, skim across our line of sight, or out of the corner of our vision. Shadow people can be here and gone before we grasp what has been seen. The air appears darker. foggy, it is dark and hazy around them. They can blur our vision, and cause us to not think straight. The environment feels heavy and oppressive when they are present.

Why should we care? They'll cause accidents, drive people to fight, and injure each other and exhaust them beyond sanity; we are robbed of sleep, which we need to restore our physical bodies. More than one bunch of these creepy creatures has caused people to commit horrific crimes through the ages all so they can have human energy. Genocide of humans is one of the worst results of their influence, as is megalomania and tyranny. Many people have been committed to nut houses in the past due to just these entities alone. Yes, they can be very scary, but... only if humans are not aware of their inborn power to clear them away when necessary. People like to follow grand conspiracy theories when they would be much better off to consider beings who just want to take energy from them, and don't have a plan other than "sucking energy".

Shadow people are a fact of life, but they don't need to be a factor in how we live, grow and prosper unless we give them power. By themselves, they don't have much power or energy. It's known they can't focus their thoughts because they are lower life forms than humans. They have a desire body or emotional body but they can't think clearly or sharply like we can. Instinct drives them to seek out and feel for our energy. Our vital force overwhelms them with exhilarating strength. The less we take charge of ourselves the more they can influence our lives. Stealing energy is their motive. Our energy. Why? They can't manufacture their own so they need ours. When they have no energy to draw from they go poof, or move on to greener pastures. Be dull and they'll drop you like a hot potato!

What can we do about these beings who seem to intrude upon our lives without permission? We can use mind control. Ours. When human beings become aware of the ability to self-correct, and return to balance and alignment; they usually win the game and conquer chaos. It is vital to keep our heads as clear as possible, our lives run better and we are much happier. We need vital force to keep them away. They take our vital force. Keep yours as much as you possibly can. Think of yourself as a martial artist remaining cool, calm and collected. The trick is to stay in balance so as not to be thrown off your center by another.

Good physical health is the surest way to keep the shadow people from having so much influence over us that we cannot manage our lives. These beings cause us to feel fear and anger out of nowhere, and yes, they do take advantage of every possible way to get us to react. Shadow beings don't know your issues, and they don't care. All they know is your energy spikes and lashes outwards and they suck it in. Yum!!!

When I counsel people, I tell them, make it a habit, starting right now, to eat healthy. It's a process, not an instant achievement and we should think of a good diet this way. Being human, we can fall off the wagon a lot. Life lived in a straight jacket with no foodie perks is boring indeed. But if we ignore outside influences, and don't at least try to eat well, then they can start to control our lives, and we are the ones who are supposed to be in charge of us, not them.

Too much alcohol, drugs or smoking can wear us down. If there is one area they are most alert to our condition and emotions it's in addiction problems. The answer? Don't smoke, drink or take drugs. That is a pretty tall order, and what I suggest to people is when they are made aware, then the spirit and soul automatically begins to pitch in and help us overcome. By nature, we want to get healthy. By nature, we want to grow and be strong. We can't be perfect in this Earth life, but our physical bodies will self-correct many conditions if we allow for this and ask the universe for assistance.

Really simple ways of clearing these offensive fliers, flyers and flits are bathing or showering daily Simple soap and water does work wonders. One does not need to spend a fortune keeping them away. Keep your home or living space organized as much as possible. Practicing Feng Shui techniques helps too. During good weather, open the windows and let fresh the air inside for awhile. Nature can scrub your indoor spaces very fast.

Use caution when using incense or relying on rituals to clear. They are, for the most part safe, but it's not always possible to use incense or engage in ritual. Simple prayer is also a good idea. It can calm you down and focus your mind. Shadow beings avoid minds that are clear and calm (actually they don't notice them). Instead, they swarm to minds that are boggled by the events of the day. Erratic behavior or jumbled thoughts will call them to you. Be aware, be focused and clear minded as much as possible.

As human beings, we choose to come here to Earth so we can evolve and progress. We have the power and the say so concerning who and what we allow into our spaces. Granted, it is not always easy and everyone is susceptible to these troublesome beings. Disease is caused by too many intrusions, too deep, too long, and too often from shadow people.

Don't let them scare you, but do not let them run rampant in your life without control. We are so much stronger than these entities. The ability of humans to empower themselves to be strong and grow is amazing, and every single one of us is very capable of keeping shadow people at bay. There is much more to know about these beings, but what we've covered here is really all you need to know to help yourself.

Develop some good habits to improve your physical health. If possible, start a walking program, or do light exercise in fresh air. Eat good healthy food as much as possible (don't spend a fortune, simple will do). Keep addictive habits and substances to a minimum. Get as much restorative sleep as possible on a regular basis. Learn meditation if you wish. Make time for fun and laughter. Ground and clear if you are stressed. Your body and mind will meet you halfway and your shadow being buddies will go seek fun and games elsewhere, and that's a promise!

I hope you can put some of this information about dealing with the shadow people to use in your life. The object of this column is always self-empowerment and self-healing.

May's topic will be dreaming and I'll be discussing some very easy techniques for remembering your dreams and keeping a dream journal.

See you next month at Shaman's Corner.

Salome

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For Cindy

I am a 46 year old female from MS. Ten years ago, I was beaten up really bad by an ex-boyfriend. He through me through a wall and slammed me down on a concrete floor twice. My back was almost broken. Now, I hurt all the time and have no energy at all. I can\'t even play with my young Grandkids. Please keep me in your prayers!

Thank you,

Cindy

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