When we choose to look a little left-of-center or right-of-center it’s amazing how drastically our impressions are moved.
This post is for my 05/17/24 Group Distance Reiki Session. If you are reading this at any time please know the energy and message, as it resonates, is perfect for you.
Preparing today there was a feeling of disorder or chaos. Things a big askew or off balance… though, more artistically than disruptively so. I got the vibe to look at things differently and maybe not smooth out the edges or straighten and clarify the way I would normally be inclined. There was a sense to try something just a little different, especially if the idea comes with light discomfort… go against inherent urges, questioning them, and finding the beauty and the newness in that which is not often experienced or ‘sat with’.
I was also moved toward a three-card draw during setup – which you may consider as cards reflective of past-present-future, or as a representation of an ordered unfolding triumvirate of themes. In group sessions I often look to them as guidance or awareness of the energies first coming into the session, then for within the session, then for beyond the session. Gaze upon them and see how these feel for you:
From Sandra Anne Taylor’s “Energy Oracle Cards” deck we received #28 VICTORY, inverted; #41 SEVENTH CHAKRA, ARCHANGEL URIEL, upright; and #22 YIN/YANG, upright (individual images and full card descriptions included below).
In setup I also chose a couple essential oils for support along with our crystals and energy objects – these included Pink Pepper and Ylang Ylang. (I found myself having an internal chuckle and little smirk when I drew Yin/Yang, because when I first learned the sing-songy name of Ylang Ylang essential oil I instinctually tied it mentally with the Yin/Yang symbol and energy - and inherent mispronunciations I have made of each.)
In reflection on the first card I found inverted Victory to mimic the emotions around chaos and comfortable/artistic disorder, as I described feeling during setup. It isn’t so much about a missed victory or loss, but rather attending to feelings around results that were different than what was expected. Step back to look wider at what may have been recently disappointing and notice how removing emotions, judgement and preconceived expectations allows you to see this was a true ‘win’ or success after-all. Finding gratitude for this changing perception will invite guidance on your next aim, goal or underlying purpose.
I spent most of the session outdoors and found myself largely facing North, or lying North-South oriented, though later in the session I also spent time attuning South-West and then South-East. I realized these orientations together form the peace symbol. Clarity and grounding connection also came into the session from spending time barefoot on the Earth while flowing with Reiki.
Physically, early in the session there was a lot of movement at the headspace, beginning in the upper jaw, sinuses and temples, then encompassing the entire head. Mid session some attention was drawn to the Root and Sacral Chakras, and later the Heart. Both during and in-between working with these areas I kept some focus on the Crown, in line with the drawing of Archangel Uriel’s card and guidance to observe this chakra.
Emotionally and vibrationally I was led first into feelings of hope, then releasing anxiety, followed by Christic attunement along with bringing peace to the Heart. I trust the guidance and wisdom of Reiki to be with us all as participants, to continue to unveil balance and healing where we need it most in the coming days and weeks. Allow yourself to rest and notice what is revealed.
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Today's Cards
from Sandra Anne Taylor's "Energy Oracle Cards" deck
#28 VICTORY
Success, Achievement
Reversed
The Victory card reversed signals a delay or reversal in a hoped-for outcome – whether it’s in personal change or external achievement. Success may have been eluding you for some time, but don’t despair.
You may need to restructure things, reevaluate, or release one specific outcome and set your sights on another. Whatever’s going on externally, remember that the equanimity of peaceful surrender can often be your biggest victory of all.
Affirmation: I’m achieving great things within myself and in the world. I see myself as a success in many wonderful ways even now.
#41 SEVENTH CHAKRA,
ARCHANGEL URIEL
Spirit Connections, Intuition, and Inspiration
Upright
The beautiful angel Uriel - also called the Fire of God - wears a brilliant crystal crown vibrating with a passionate connection to the Divine. She brings great power to your seventh energy center, which is called the crown chakra and is located at the top of your head. This card upright indicates an open and free-flowing channel of information and inspiration from the wonderful beings in the spirit world. This could also be a time of great intuition for you and guidance from your higher awareness, so allow yourself to quiet your mind and listen.
Now is a great time to get connected. The assistance from Spirit is great, and whether it's the presence of an Ascended Master, a powerful angel like Uriel, or just a loving friend or family member in spirit, their love and willingness to assist is always there. They even open you to the Akashic Records (or Alaya Consciousness) the storehouse of all information! This connection is open now, and you will find that your own spirit and the spirits of those around you will be able to provide the answers you seek and the blessings you desire and deserve.
Affirmation: My seventh chakra is open to its perfect, healthy state, Love and inspiration from Spirit -and my own intuition- flow fully to me now.
#22 YIN/YANG
Passive/Active, Intuitive/Logical
Upright
This card represents energetic life cycles, and its purpose is to help you identify the particular cyclic energy moving into or out of your experience. In its upright position, it heralds a yin cycle, where most of the action seems to be happening under the surface of things.
This is a time of great receptivity, intuition, and gestation. External circumstances may be forcing you to go within and examine present activity. It’s an especially good time for completion, so wrap things up.
Yin cycles often call you to be passive, yielding, and receptive, so open up to these sides of your nature. Being more than acting is the intention here.
Affirmation: I am open to understanding the cycle I am in, and I am willing to utilize its energy beneficially. All that I need is already part of me.
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