Pluto and Venus retrograde? What does that mean?

Greetings everyone. In astrology, planets go retrograde which means that it appears that the planet or planets are moving backwards in their orbit. Venus is still in regrograde until the 17 of April but Pluto just started. For more on how this can affect you, please see this posting by a remarkably friendly and very insightful friend of mine, Sister Scorpio. She hits some good points and does a nice job at making it easy to understand. Brightest blessings and enjoy. The insight is definitely worth reading to help you understand it's influences.

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Sister Scorpio

Did you know psychics can get scammed too?

Yes, it is sad but true, but no one is safe from being scammed. It happens to everyone at one time or another. Lately there has been much blogging on 'fake' psychics. I have posted quite a few articles on this subject myself. Now, I'm turning the table and I'd like to touch on 'fake' customers. Yes, pychics do get scammed by customers. Did you know that? How is this possible, you ask? Let me tell you. Keep in mind that many of these examples took place many years ago when this subject was taboo and frowned upon by many people. Todays' world is very open to it and accepting of it.

There were times when:

Clients would pay for a session, then they will chargeback (almost immediately) afterwards, having received the answers to the questions they asked.

Clients will post comments, like, asking for free advice because they have been taken advantage of in the past or because they have no money and really need help, and when they get some good hearted psychics to reply and perhaps even give some 'free' suggestions to the client, the client will slander the psychic.

Clients will demand a reading for free. They will cause a ruckus or will use any type of religious belief for having the psychic provide the free reading, and/or they will argue or speak loudly until either the expert relents (if in public), hangs up or blocks them.

Clients will threaten to hurt, wound and slander the advisor/psychic's name on some type of blog or public listing by leaving poor or negative feedback or on some kind of black list unless they receive their answers for free.

Clients will claim in their live chat on the phone or in chat rooms on the internet that they have no money so that they can receive as much information as they can for free. Some advisors will give some tidbits to help or suggestions to follow and that is fine. But please don't take advantage of their generousity and understanding. Heed their words and suggestions and later on come back to thank them not to slander them. Appreciate the time they spent with you out of the goodness of their heart and because they were concerned for your general well being.

They will email and ask for some free minutes and use the connection time to ask 'sample' questions and wait for the advisor to give them an answer, then they will end the session and hang up after receiving it. Yes and no questions can be difficult to answer. There are times when much more info is presented and needs to be incorporated into the answer. I think I've had the above happen to me a time or two which is why I am mentioning it in this blog posting. If it's happened to me, chances are it's happened to other advisors. If not, consider yourself lucky.

Now, keep in mind that the above are only examples of some of those tactics. Thankfully, it's not all that often that this happens, although it is still common enough that it is worth a mention.

For many advisors and psychics, this work is their livelihood, just like any other source of employment, where payment is made for services rendered. In this case, the services are answers to their questions or insight and guidance given. And just like the business for other services in the working community, they certainly do merit some kind of payment. Some examples would be: The electric company won't provide 'free' service and the landlord or the bank certainly won't allow us to stay in the apartment/house for nothing. So why shouldn't the same apply to the advisors? They too, should be paid for their services rendered. There is alot of effort on the pychics part to get the answers that the querent is requesting. Plus, they constantly have to be grounded and balanced in order to get the insight. Please be kind to your advisor and respect them for the job they do. The advisors use their gifts for the good of all and not to mame, hurt or injure. So keep this in mind when dealing with a psychic. If you don't like an answer, don't try to hurt or injure the advisor. Take a step back and really look at yourself honestly. The advisor received the info for the greater good of your well being, not to hurt you. If you want a change, start with yourself.

Brightest blessings!

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Scare tactics used by some 'psychics'

Here are a few scare tactics to watch for. Lately, I've been asked or have received questions in reference to some of these concerns. I have touched on some of them before in previous blog postings but it's worth another mention. Don't allow yourself to fall victim or be conned by these fears. Simply say 'no thanks' or just hang up.


Spells and the high prices to perform: The scammer psychic might offer highly priced spells or kits, with guaranteed results for love or a reunion spell that can cost as much as $200 and/or run to a cost of above $500 - be sure to avoid this. (Spells should not be used as a method to control or manipulate the free will of another, nor to harm anyone).

Curses: The scammer psychic might claim that someone has placed a type of curse on you, which is resulting in a string of bad things happening lately. They will usually offer to remove them for high prices. Don't do this or fall victum to it. Keep in mind that even if Voodoo is mentioned, Voodoo is not about placing curses, it's basically about calling upon the spirits to perform a task at the request of the practitioner. We are responsible for our own actions (remember the rule of karma) so if bad things do happen, then it means that something needs to change and you are the key to changing it. What is up, must come down and vice versa. It's called the wheel of life.

Negative entities: The scammer psychic might claim that there are negative entities surrounding or attached to a person which is causing all kinds of havoc or negative things to happen. They will charge some crazy high price for an exorcism of some type. Again, this is NOT TRUE so don't fall victum to this. Cycles change for things to improve, for things to be revised and rethought out and for what I like to call 'gardens to be weeded out', basically getting rid of bad habits or situations. Also, how we feel about ourselves is often reflected onto others just like a mirror, so we will attract the same as those emotions we project out.

Scare tactics: The scammer psychic might use various scare methods to prey on your vulnerabilities and fears in order to have you think and believe that you should return to them or that you must not use or visit any other psychic except for them. This is false. Everyone has the freedom to choose whomever they like for services. No psychic can claim this and there certainly is no harm in consulting with other psychics for second or third opinions. Keep in mind though that by using and consulting with many psychics, it will most likely result in more confusion and "psychic overload." Most of my customers have three regulars. All of us have different gifts but we tie in together with messages which creates more insight to help the customer. There is nothing wrong with that. And beware of when psychics recommend other psychics. There have been instances when a person is recommended and when the customer makes contact the psychic knows so much about them already - that being said, you know the one advisor spoke to the recommended advisor about you. That is a no no. I recommend other psychics but we never ever compare notes or speak of concerns of the client. It's just a rule and common curtisy - like lawyer/client priviledge or priest/congregation priviledge. What is said between us is just that, between us.

Hire first, then ask your questions: The scammer psychic might insist on you hiring them first or putting down a deposit before any kind of question can be asked or spell performed. I don't agree with this and, in my opinion, this is not a good practice, as many people are on a tight budget and want answers. Most psychics don't mind sending a few free minutes so an interview can be done to see if they can connect with you and read your energy. If a psychic does not want to provide a connection beforehand or, at least, allow the question, then it's better to err on the side of caution and seek another person who would be willing to allow connection time.

Brightest blessings.

written by L.A. reproductions of article are prohibited without authors concent.

How to record dreams.

So decided it's time to listen to your dreams and you would like to explore them to see what all the hype is about. A good way is to keep a record or journal of them.

Once you start recording dreams, be sure to include as much detail as possible. Record how you felt in your dream or your feelings in reference to the dream. Example, did you any of the people, were there colors or symbols? What about smells and weather? Write in as much detail as you can. When you wake up, write as much down as possible and that includes any images or people that jump out on you or in other words-pop into your mind. By keeping a journal, you can vent and practice your skills (writing, creativity, etc.) You may be a poetic or author and not even know it. This also helps in keeping a record of your mental health and well-being. Dreaming gives you messages. It can give you solutions to situations and can warn you of upcoming events or situations. Dreaming is a self-awareness that most people don't even realize. Your higher self and higher wisdom is trying to help you understand yourself.

You can use any type of notebook, lined paper, copy paper, whatever you want to write things down about your dream. Plus, you can reread it later on and see how it played and coincided with what was going on in your waking life at that time. You may always record the dreams and ask your dream interpreter to help you understand the messages that you don't understand. The important thing is to record them. Try it once and have it interpretated. You'll be amazed.

Brightest blessings!

Interesting facts about spring flowers

Greetings, I didn’t go in to much detail, but I wanted to touch on a few fun facts. These fellows seem to make the heart sing when you see signs of them popping up.

Pansy - Pansies are one of the earliest flowering plants, blooming right alongside the spring flowers. The name pansy is from the French word pensie/pensee, meaning thought or remembrance. The pansy is a delicate looking flower. They are desirable in gardens and containers. Pansies are fragrant and edible and most loved for their pretty perfume. Pansies exude more fragrance during the early morning and dusk hours. If you are given a bouquet of pansies, you know that person is thinking of you.

Crocuses - They tend to flower very early in Spring (or they can also be seen in the fall) and has small flowers. They also close during the night time or on cloudy days. They do well in sun or partial shade. As far as the legend goes, the Greek Gods Zeus & Hera loved each other so passionately that the land where they lived burst open with crocuses. It is also referred to as saffron which was used by the Greeks as a fabric dye, perfumes, ointments, potpourris, mascaras, divine offerings, and medical treatments.

Daffodils - The old name for daffodil was 'Affodyle'. The name Affodyle was believed to originate with the Old English 'Affo dyle', which means - that which cometh early. Daffodils are one of the most simple to grow and one of the most pleasing of all the spring flowers in our gardens, however, Daffodils do secrete a latex like substance that is damaging to other cut flowers if sharing the same water vase. Keep daffodils separated for at least 24 hours before putting with other flowers. Change the water often to keep the daffodil secretion from damaging the other flowers. The medieval Arabs used juice of the wild daffodil, N. pseudonarcissus as a cure for baldness? The center of the daffodil cup is said to contain the tears of Narcissus, who in Greek legend fell in love with his image reflected in a pool of clear water.

Tulips - a very popular spring flower. Tulips come in an incredible variety of colors, heights and many flower shapes. Some Tulips are even fragrant. Historical-wise, Europe considered Tulips as the symbol of the Ottoman Empire and were first cultivated and hybridized by the Turks of the Ottoman Empire. Tulips symbolize imagination, dreaminess, perfect lover, and a declaration of love.

Hyacinth - This is a beautiful and highly fragrant flower that comes in different colors. They can be given to represent sport, play, loveliness, sorrow or please forgive me. Greek mythology tells of a handsome young man called Hyacinthus and his great friend Apollo, the Sun God, would descend to earth from his golden chariot in the sky just so the two could play together. One day when Zephyrus, the God of Wind, jealously watched, he blew a strong wind toward a disc that Apollo was throwing to Hyacinthus, striking him a fatal blow to the head. Apollo, filled with such grief, created hyacynthus from the young lad’s blood, ensuring his friends memory would live on.

African Violets - a favorite houseplant, loved by many people. They come in many colors and are easy to propagate. They can bloom throughout the year and do best in an east or west window. A frequent cause of nonflowering is due to a lack of humidity. Many people have this type of plant in a kitchen window since some cooking activities tend to raise moisture. The Greeks and the Romans used True Violets for all sorts of things such as herbal remedies, wine, to sweeten food and for festivals. The Ancient Greeks also considered the Violet as a symbol of fertility and love and they used it in love potions. Garland of violets used to be worn around the head to ward off headaches and dizzy spells.

Begonia - These plants have gorgeous foliage and magnificent flowers. There is such a vast variety of them that a green house could be filled with them without any duplication. They come in an explosion of colors. A bright indirect light is best for them. They tend to need humidity but they should never be misted because they are very susceptible to fungus and bacterial diseases which shows up as a white powdery patch or brown blistered spots.

Impatiens - These are a popular garden flower often seen as edging or used for splashes of color in window boxes. They can grow in sun or shade depending on the variety. Impatiens capensis, are used in ointments for hemmorrhoids, warts, and corns. It also has a history of use for jaundice and asthma, although popularity in this area is quickly diminishing.

Forsythia - This is a very hardy shrub which signals the arrival of spring. Forsythia has been used for treatment of bacterial infections and upper respiratory tract infections, although the clinical evidence supporting its use is limited.

Geraniums - These plants can bloom indoors during winter months and then they can be moved outside in the warmer months. They tend to have a spicy scent and need to have sun or they will refuse to bloom.