The Tao of Psychology

The Tao of Psychology

The first illustration depicts the psychology we are born with. The negative light of the subconscious and the positive light of the conscious.

Next we have your idea of God or Creatrix energy which connects to your higher self (spiritual self). The Higher Self then “Manifests” in the form of the two “Minds”, the mind of form (conscious) and the mind of understanding (subconscious).

Between the mind of Form (conscious) and the mind of Understanding (subconscious) is a Shadow. This is “THE SHADOW”. The shadow can manifest in your life as Drama, Pain, or at it’s most basic- Fear.  The shadow is a negative reflection caused by ignorance.

The Subconscious and the Consciousness are “connected” by the Pineal gland.

The Pineal gland contains water, this water causes reflection like a mirror between the conscious and subconscious. The shadow of ignorance is over the mirror of the pineal.

The Positive and Negative forces of the mind cause friction on the shadow eventually Illuminating the shadow into right Understanding or the Balanced Tao of Psychology.

Oversimplified? Yes, call it Hermetic. The shadow is possibly responsible for the cultural concept of “Evil”.

Devil, D-Evil, D-Veil (the veil is the shadow over the Pineal).

As we consciously work on healing our psyche from past trauma and old patterns we are working out the shadow and bringing in the light. When the Mirror of the Pineal Gland is cleansed we can see straight through into the subconscious without Fear reflecting back at us. (When you smile the mirror smiles, when you frown so does the mirror)

Even with a partially cleansed shadow we can see the Anima/Animus within. In the book “Love Magick” by Laurie Cabot there is a guided meditation on how to meet your Inner Other.

Recent visions of Hermes have explained that I have a “black glass” through which to see into the darkness. I researched “A glass darkly”. I think Hermes was telling me that I had tempered the Shadow into a slick glass state from which I can perceive into the darkness without the illumination to see darkness in its truer state.

I am still discovering the wonderful world of my Animus as my vision of him has gone from Dracula to Buddha. I am allowed to Understand more my inner nature as I explore with the hermits lamp deep in the subconscious realm.

Please comment, Question and or Enlighten me~

~ FIN ~

Kore:A Madiens tale (Excerpt)

Non-Fiction, Spiritual, Self-Help

A journey through the inward spiral to the Kore, a maidens tale of modern ascension.
The book that will impact your spiritual evolution. Learn how pop culture and spirituality create alchemical gold. The blending of contemporary psychology with ancient spiritual technology. Tumble down the rabbit hole and back, through the life and times of a modern Occult Priestess.

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Excerpt from
KORE: A Maidens Journey from Darkness to Light

“Buddha greeted me and asked if I liked my birthday present. I asked what he was referring to. He sat me down for a lovely vision.

I saw myself as a child dancing and running at the Buddhas feet. There were other children laughing and dancing with me. The Buddha said to me “You told me you wanted to be a real girl.” I saw myself begging the Buddha to make me real and felt my desire to become real just like Pinocchio. This explained to me on a deep internal level why I first chose to incarnate so long ago. He said the present he had given me was the “record player in your head.”

Sometime after this vision I heard a voice in my mind speak…

“If we can get you to believe just for one day that God is your D.J. we can change the world.”

God indeed was my D.J. For weeks I heard songs in my head as if they were in reality. Sometimes the music would get loud enough to drowned out external sounds. When you’ve got a radio in your head (Yes “Radio Head”) playing songs like “I’ve never known love like this before!” and “You’re love keeps lifting me higher than I’ve ever been lifted before.” You get a spring in your step and a big smile on your face! I felt so grateful that God was playing music for me- showing me a miracle. I felt like a miracle!”

~Fin~

Reality and Perception beyond Logic and Proportion

Recently the theme of imagination has been highlighted in my life. Some months ago I read that none of our thoughts are our own, that we are not the author of our imaginings. I found great comfort in this notion, because at times I have seen horrorfications in my minds eye, left to wonder why I would think of such a thing.

To understand that when we see something in our mind we have not “made it up”, is to understand a great secret.

“Imagination is the faculty through which we encounter everything. The things that we touch, see and hear coalesce into a “picture” via our imagination.” Wikipedia

Albert Einstein said, “Imagination…is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”

To better understand the imagination, I would like you to think of the vibrational nature of our world.

I have come to see the world as encompassed in liquid, instead of air. When I imagine living in a liquid world, my thoughts are easily seen as vibrations that travel throughout my body and into the “water” of collective experience. When my neighbor is being loud and boisterous, not only can I hear them, I can feel the vibrations from their voice and emotions permeate my body- just as if their energy stream rippled out through the water to me. We can then see a world that is full of transmissions and receptivity, vibrating upon one another through the water of consciousness.

While you are awake you are known as in the state of consciousness. When you are asleep you are known to be in the state of the subconsciousness. When you are in the state of consciousness you receive thoughts based upon your interpretation of the vibrations you are interacting with and emanating.

The simple rule is if you are having a negative day, you will attract or perceive more negative. If you are having a positive day, you will attract or perceive more positive. Many suggest that the difference between the positive and negative are indeed within the perception or rather the interpretation of the perception.

A slant of mind, a way of thinking/perceiving, an attitude, a state of mind.

Have you observed when you have been in a negative environment, negativity seems to abound? When you have made up your mind not to like something, more often then not you do not like it. Can you understand that you choose to be single minded, think in only one way, or believe in small amounts? Do you understand that the way you allow yourself to think/perceive is the reality you are creating?

Living in a liquid world we are bombarded by all kinds of vibrations, and for many the vibrations are negative. In order to distance yourself from the chaos that can be modern life, spiritual study and practice are amazing tools. As an occultist I have studied and practiced the ways of protecting ones aura/energy field, clearing energy blocks, and working to live in harmony with my surroundings. I suggest to anyone the study of chakras and energy for self protection and healing.

Once you have learned about energy and protection your vibration will be raised. Just like in music, we have low tones and high tones a kin to emotions and states of mind. Striving to live at a higher vibration is to strive for a more compassionate and loving life. We can stop blaming ourselves for negative vibrations simply by choosing to feel and think positive about anything or situation. Try that for one week and it will change your life.

Given time your thoughts will clear and the creative side of the imagination will accompany your conscious thoughts. The imagination then becomes a tool of co creation. As you imagine ideas take form in pictures, those pictures are the result of co creation. None of the great geniuses can claim their work as their own, each one felt a presence or knowledge beyond themselves creating along with them, and in some cases the idea was purely channeled from higher consciousness. The imagination is the doorway to genius and invention.

In summation a mind slanted in the positive, a protected auric field, an open perception- will bring forth imaginative co creation possibly leading to genius.

So Day Dream, Imagine, Create- heighten your vibration through music, dance, sunshine, moonlight, Love and things sacred. The more bliss you experience the closer you are to your true self. The bliss you create through your heightened vibration/perception will assist in healing the entire planet, not to mention- your neighbors. 😉

~ FIN ~

Occult Priestess Reverend Korinne~ Tarot and You

The Tarot and You

As a follow up to my youtube video “Exploring The Mystic Art of the Tarot” I would like to share details of how the Tarot works and why it is an invaluable tool designed to enlighten and guide us.

As a professional psychic  I have worked at nightclubs, events and psychic fairs as well as on the phone and in my home. The diverse work background of locations, people and cultures has trained me to give advice with an open mind respectful of the clients religion, belief system and personal ethics. I have performed over ten thousand readings during my seventeen year career.

I studied psychology along with developing my intuition. While healing my clients through Tarot readings, I was also learning about and healing my own insecurities and misdirection.

Through having access to clients all over the world with all different kinds of issues and circumstances I have come to understand the commonality of universal life themes as described in the Tarot. Combining my natural intuition, empathy, spiritual guidance and the symbolism of the Tarot I see and feel the path of my client.

How a Reading is Performed:

I first ask for the full name and sign/birth date. I usually have a couple of Tarot decks available to choose from including the Alister Crowley Thoth deck and the Robin Wood Tarot.

I ask the client to shuffle the cards and think about the past month of their life, how they feel now, and what they would like to see happen in the next three months. Then I ask them to think of three questions they would like to have answered. I instruct the client to see their thoughts like a  movie in their head, mindful of their feelings as well.

When the client is done shuffling I ask them to cut the cards once.  I then lay out the cards in a traditional Celtic cross ten card spread.  I rely on “helper” cards; additional cards I place on top of the primary ten to aid me explaining details.

The first two cards speak of current situations, people and influences as well as challenges. The reading moves on the describe the past month, the month yet to come, up to three months into the future as well as mental, emotional and subconscious assessments.  Often advice is given through mental images or intuitive communication with my spiritual guide. Speaking of dreams and interpretation is common as well. I encourage my clients to keep journals of their thoughts and dreams. I find a client that keeps tabs on themselves is easier to teach and guide.

The Tarot readings reveal clear insight into your life, covering all major aspects and personal concerns. As a reader I am responsible for communicating your path, mirroring your inner self back to you and advise on goals and changes.

Beyond behavior patterns, beyond family history, beyond chemical imbalances; the transpersonal psychology of the Tarot reaches all levels of your outer life and inner self. Compared to traditional psychology, spiritual counseling is personal, interactive, healing and most of all actionable. Glimpsing into the future allows you to prepare for or work on changing events; giving you creative control over your life. Utilizing a skilled spiritual counselor will help you to understand your self and change your life.

Experience the Art of the Tarot through a private reading with Reverend Korinne. E-mail readings are only $40.00 via paypal.

See occultpriestess.com for other services, prices and discounts.

A Testimonial from an E-mail Reading:
“I was deeply affected by my reading with Korinne. She was able to cut to the heart of every question I brought to the table and offered wise, valuable advice on how to proceed forward in my life. Because my reading with Korinne was done via email, I saved my reading, and I re-visit it every now and again, which brings even more insight into my unfolding path. Korinne is a gifted, knowledgeable spiritual adviser, and I would recommend her work to anyone who seeks guidance about any issues in life.
Blessings,
Reverend Rose Vanden Eynden
Author of SO YOU WANT TO BE A MEDIUM

 

UPDATED: January 2015;

I recieved a client recommendation I particularly liked- and am sharing it here…

Randy Bell to Korinne Wilson

October 30 at 10:02pm ·

Lady Midnight! You are, hands down, the best psychic/reader/mystic/medium that i have ever experienced. In tune, in the moment, engaging, totally aware, completely thorough and sensitive, you blew us the freak away. Our epic session with you past like a trip through many dimensions. We both came away with a great deal more self-awareness, and wisdom. We cannot thank you enough nor recommend you enough to anyone wanting to delve into the deeper mysteries of existence! Can’t wait to see you again for more. Namaste!!!

~ FIN ~

Treatment vs Cures

I recently watched a documentary on the history of psychiatry.

http://www.thegic.org/page/psychiatry-an-industry-of

In the movie they asked many psychiatric professionals if they had ever cured a patient. Clear and across the board- “there are no cures”. No one has ever been “cured” by psychiatry. If I had never healed anyone as a psychic I would hang my head in shame and become a beautician or something. I certainly would not continue to take clients I knew I could not heal.

What is treatment for if not to help along an eventual cure? Was I “programmed”  incorrectly? As a society don’t we all think of Doctors as Healers? Does “Doctors are Healers” only become  inaccurate when speaking about the field of psychiatry? Who made psychiatry the neo god of pill prescriptions anyway? If you are not on drugs in America, I bet you know people who are. Think about how many people you know on drugs. Now compare that statistic to what it may have been only 50 years ago. “Vally of the Dolls” or “1984” – you tell me.

The psychiatrist admit openly there is NO (listen now!) There is NO chemical test to “test” for a chemical imbalance in the brain. NO TEST can tell you that you are bi-polar, adhd, manic, a sociopath… NO TEST.

So why all the brain scans, how come they tell me I need to take the drugs because I am chemically imbalanced? Hmm Good Questions even a Greek philosopher would want ANSWERS too :).

Personally I have made a choice to care for myself in holistic and natural ways. I will accept medical treatment if I have too, however I will not seek it.

I am undertaking the practice of listening to my body, mind, heart and spirit in deeper and clearer ways. I am trusting my guides when making spontaneous  choices about diet and exercise. When I am asked to go for a walk- I say yes regardless of how I feel about it personally :). My goal with diet is to eat more spice, less red meat, and “happy food” which is organic without chemicals. The fake sugar seems to be an issue for me- any suggestions on an alternative?

I am working on my finances to afford this decadent “health” food. Having to work harder so I can eat better reminds me of the movie “Soylent Green”… if you’ve seen it you know what I mean.

I feel as an uninsured American I have no choice but to revert to the “old ways” of being healthy. Exercise, eat well, make love, laugh, express, explore and pray. Sounds like a good plan to me.

How do you feel about these subjects- and why? Comment below.

~ FIN ~

Speaking with Hermes

Channeling: Recorded November 2, 2004

Me: Hermes, I feel I have more than one teacher/guide, which more than one mission or type of writing. I see an eye for one. The eye seems more scientific and technical. You seem spiritual and consciousness expanding, also my guide to the other guides. I feel a wise, fatherly hermit who is like Merlin.

Hermes:  Directional guide. All that comes to you comes through me first.

Me: Are you a part of my individual essence?

Hermes: I am very well attuned to you. We have similar frequencies. I am both your dark and light. I am the master of both and I enjoy how you play with the energies. You are becoming an alchemist. The play you have done over the years has brought you to a knowing of both sides. These are my arts and I enjoy teaching them. We are all one.

Me: When you say “we are all one”, do I have the unlimited power of God? What separates me from perfect bliss?

Hermes: We have our place in the universe. We all have missions, working parts of a whole. We work in teams to create the realities we wish to experience. Each reality has many bands of vibrational energy. Each band marries with another to become unique in its own creation. The vibrations come together in a symphony we call reality. Separation from bliss is necessary for the different realities to exist. Bliss is our home, yet we like to travel.

Me: My life has a script that I wrote before incarnating. Why did I choose to suffer so deeply and at such a young age?

Hermes: The power of hatred is strong, sickness runs rampant on this plane.

(I began thinking of my sleep paralysis nightmares and Hermes began to address it without me asking.)

Hermes: (In sleep paralysis) You experienced what is known as temporal stasis. Time stops when you’re in a time of crisis. You remember in the Matrix (yes Hermes references movies along with all kinds of art) when the time slowed down. This concept is real even on your level of vibration. The feeling of being frozen is part in the reality. That’s why no one could hear you (scream). You are in another reality all together. Time stops and you exist somewhere else. The body is paralyzed because you are no longer in it. When you wake up you feel that drain. This is an effect of the time/space travel.

Me: Where do I go Hermes? Why do I leave? Why doesn’t everyone else have this happen to them?

Hermes: You came to us. We help you to remember. You are special.

Me: Why the shadow man? (referring to an “evil” dark shadow man in my sleep paralysis nightmares.) The terror of the night, the shadow man. Boogie who scares the little girl. The deep part of darkness coming to make you his. How did he make me sick (get down with the sickness)

Hermes: He distorted your view of reality. He was the apple you said you wanted to eat, the forbidden knowledge of dominion.

 

I was probably a little creeped out or emotional by this point and stopped channeling. Though I find it interesting that science has  no theory on sleep paralysis- But I Do :).

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~FIN~

For Lovers – empathy

LOVERS

September 16^th 2004

Some people naturally pick up the vibrations of those around them. They are empathic, meaning they can feel what others are feeling. The water signs of the zodiac usually posses this gift. To build this skill there are several practices that we may undertake. The first one is mindfulness. When you are talking to someone really listen to what they are saying and the emotions they are conveying. By concentrating on their voice you can tune into their vocal vibrations. How does their voice sound when they mention their job? Is there a higher or lower pitch when they speak their mates name? Then focus in on their body language. Are they closed off with arms folded, or did they swivel their chair so that their knees were facing you? With a little practice and people watching you will be able to simultaneously read body language and tone of voice.

An exercise for creating a deep rapport with your lover:

In intimate situations it is desired that we make deep contact with our partner. Eyes are the doorway into the subconscious. When trying to tune in, look them in the eyes. Do not see their face, or the mask they wear. Relax your mind allow the connection to come. Sharing the same breath pattern can synchronize energy. As your desires unite, the lovers become closer in vibration.

The room should be lit by candles, incense should be fragrant, and the mood quiet. Sit Indian style with your partner facing you. Your dominant hand should be in your lover’s receptive hand. This creates an energetic flow using the currents of give and take. Your bodies become a circuit for the transference of energy. Enter into a meditative state. You can achieve this by chanting, singing or visualization. Rhythmic beats such as tribal drums can be helpful. Find your own rhythm. Then feel your hands touching your lovers hands. Tune into the feeling swirling between your hands. Explore the vibrations, allow yourself to open up and feel sensitive. Allow your partners aura to enter your own. Envision both of your auras as a luminescent ball of light that surrounds the both of you. See the spheres as growing in size, uniting as the two become one. In this state of comfort look now into your lovers eyes. Allow thoughts and judgements to melt away for as long as you are able. If a vision comes you may follow it, for there may be a lesson to learn in your lovers eyes.

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~ FIN ~

Reality vs Creativity

Saturday, June 13, 2009

By Occult Priestess Korinne

Nay Sayers use “Reality” as the reason to be restricted. This sets up a tao dynamic of seeming opposites when you consider the perception of the visionary who’s art seems to live and breath before their eyes. The tao of mundane reality vs creative reality.
I cannot break it down into science vs religion- the tooth fairy vs lab tech. Extremes happen at each level of experience/function/form. Not all anything is anything- we are all one and we are all unique. Oneness is eternal- individuality is dimensionally time based.

One side states our world and reality are fixed- like a clock, we are all toy soldiers who carry genes, etc. through a mechanism called time. There is no reason nor point to life- only to continue the chain of existence.

The other side states that we are all one, we are eternal, we are what we call God manifest in the third dimension (where perception is based on the rules of time/space and dimension.). Our universe is the story book we live in as human characters on the stage of life. Reality is mutable in nature – magick is real.

Finding out what side of that fence you are on is one of the first steps toward evolution of consciousness. If you find yourself on the Fixed side of the fence- I do not know how to find you, I simply do not know where that place is.

If you find you have created in your life- brought something new to our world that was not here before you came- such as a piece of art, song lyrics, your performance in a play, a dance recital, public ritual- or that interesting cup of tea you mixed today. These are some simple ways we become creators in this play of life. (Advanced students can create their own reality according to their highest will.)

Maybe you have never landed on the moon, but you have been there in your mind- mental experiences so mirror actual physical ones that there are parts of our consciousness that cannot tell the difference between the two. That being a fact imagine, remember all the places you have been in your mind, all the conversations, the dreams, the intensity, the peace.

Now shift your focus to your heart- the home of our feelings. If the mind thinks then surely the heart feels. Just like the mind it stores memories, scenes, and wishes. Take your time and ask your heart what it remembers from the past.

The physical experiences (REALITY) trigger the mental and emotional systems- thus giving you three ways of experiencing life. 1. Physical tactile sensory 2. Mind thought judgment 3. Heart feeling emotion.

A truly balanced life incorporates all three above notions. When the three are working in harmony with each other- the partnership creates depth in each perception. Heart can experience intuition, mind can experience cosmic consciousness or oneness, body can become a “pure vehicle”, a temple for the mind and heart.

Having the mind heart and body working in partnership brings about an alchemical change in the human- Enlightenment- to be anointed, such as Buddha or Christ. “You can do these things and more…”

We can do it!

~ FIN ~

Livin Your Life Like it’s Golden

saraswati

Hello Bloggers and avid Readers-

Our Latest Question comes from our comment section once again.

“All of my life I have felt pulled at times to be more spiritual. It only comes in spurts. I am an Eclectic Pagan, but I feel no pull to one particular God/dess. There are times when certain ones grab me by the collar and direct me for a time to accomplish a goal (for example, I was moping around about my book that I was writing. Saraswati spoke to me in a song of Indian music I was listening to. Within 3 months, my book was done). Why can’t I stay focused on daily practice? I am 36, I have accomplished many things in my life but a sense of whole connectedness to the Gods.”

I can really relate to the feeling of being called and then grounded. When we are on a spiritual path, we must also be on the path of self-healing. The path of self-healing is another aspect that contributes to your souls evolution as a whole. What is spirituality or incarnation for, if not the evolution of your soul? Spirituality contributes to your souls growth, as well as childbearing, hard work, breakups and break downs- this life is about lessons.

To look at our “spiritual path” from the “big picture” perspective is necessary to enable us to correctly understand the “lessons” we are learning from everyday life. To see with a birds eye view what we are lacking and what is going great. Evaluate your life.

Taking into account that The Questioner communicates with non-physical divine presence in the form of a God or Goddess, adds another beautiful element to her spiritual tapestry. Communing with a “God Consciousness” is a blessed and sometimes difficult growing experience. Kali Ma or Hecate may have a lesson of death and rebirth to teach you, or Cerridwen may want you to throw your romantic partnership into her bubbling cauldron. Being picked up by the scruff of the neck and led by a divine energy does seem harsh. This particular kind of “teaching” only happens when we are unwilling to take part in our own growth process, unwilling to sacrifice some lie or false judgment that is impeding us. The Gods are good.

I found the “Voice” of my Gods softened and became more compassionate when I softened and became more compassionate. We must remember we are living in a world of mirrors especially when we are communicating with spirit. If you smile at a mirror it smiles back- if you frown at the mirror, it frowns back. Remember this quick trick while exploring the astral or inner realms.

The reason we feel the “inertia” of rising and falling, or being magickal and then being mundane- is because the magickal must be incorporated into your daily life.

Bound Angel

There are MANY obstacles keeping us from staying in a state of “High Vibration” or Inspiration (“in – spirit” thank you Wayne Dyer). Any annoyance can set off an agitated mind into a state of low vibration. The calm mind deals with trauma or lives daily “bullshit” with ease and confidence. So then the next trick is to CALM our minds. To restrain ourselves from participating in and contributing to the “DRAMA TRAUMA” of our friends, loved ones and ourselves.

I stepped out of the Wiccan circle, and entered the Buddhist refuge in order to calm my neurotic mind and heal or “re-program” or “de-program” my constantly repeating negative thought patterns.

Before I found the soothing energy of Buddhist mantra and yoga, I used the sharp knife of  “mystical” western psychology to dissect the inner workings of my fragile emotional/psychic system. I became a “Jungian”- worshipping at the altar of mental brilliance as it perceives spiritual knowledge. You see the “Logical” brain (left hemi) can only understand mysticism, abstract concepts or jibber jabber by communing with the “Spiritual” brain (right hemi). Jung displayed the talent of making the mystical seem possible- through his logical view of the divine and how the divine manifests in the forms of “Synchronicity”, “the collective unconscious”, “the Shadow” even the “Holy Spirit”. Jung labeled and popularized these ANCIENT concepts to the chagrin of his scrutinizing peers and teacher/mentor “Ziggy” Freud.

So to share my journey I tell you I studied Jung and used his philosophy in my life, and in my brain. I then found the “self help” movement. Through books like “CoDependent No More”, “Yesterday I Cried” and “Healing the Shame the Binds You” I learned how I was programmed to think negative thoughts, and propagate negative actions through my family and society of origin. I then proceeded to heal my childhood wounds with the loving salve of Buddhism, facing my fears, becoming lovingly but blatantly honest with myself and others, dodging fights or people who wanted to bait me into a conflict, I lost my *need* for a romantic partner (but not my desire for one), I became compassionate toward those who wished me harm, I practiced loving until I got much better at it, I LET GO of people and situations that kept me in low spirits.

I kept detailed journals of my thoughts and feelings, always keeping an ear and an eye out for divine guidance. I came to a point where I could hear my guides clearly and recorded the information they imparted through clairaudience and visual symbols in my third eye. We must be diligent when we begin to receive clear communication- to decipher the symbols we receive and get at the root of the message.

For those who cannot hear their guides please purchase some sort of ORACLE- either Tarot or Runes, any divinatory tool that will answer more than “yes”, “no” questions and comes with an instruction book(let). The Oracle will give you a window into your own self, to peek at your personal situations and how you are being guided at any given time. If you do not have the time to learn an Oracle- then hire one. A skilled psychic counselor will easily identify the “issues” in your life and give you practical advice on how to proceed for the highest good of all involved. (I am for hire, occultpriestess.com.)

To sum this up- Life goes from magickal to mundane with your rate of vibration. High vibration = inspired, low vibration = depressed. Understand, during a Large Chunk of the journey, low vibration can be expected. In my observation most of us do not reach a state of “calm” until the age of thirty. Oprah says something like- ‘We are idiots in our twenties’- her sentiment being- that is when she made her most blatant mistakes, and learned many of the harsher lessons (as a reverberation of traumas in her childhood- I do not think Oprah added that point). I do not wish to put this judgment on all 20 year olds, there are always exceptions and exceptional people. Understand we must go through our shadows to see the light of truth. “Drama” and even very serious situations are manifestations of a dis-ease in our subconscious. If we cannot heal our past pain in our mind/heart or subconscious, we are destined to play out our pain on the stage of life in the form of drama and serious situations. However just like the mirror, when your drama turns to loving karma- the play gets a LOT better!

When you get the hang of your “Spiritual legs”. Once you learn to walk on the rocky boat of ups and downs, sacrifice what no longer serves your highest good, the wild sea will begin to slow. The waves will finally come to a rest and you will see the beginning of your new life without fear.

One last Tip: Try the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram as described in the book Modern Magick by Donald Michael Kriag. YouTube has dozens of videos on the “LBPR” and some even have proper pronunciation of the ritual :). When the LBRP is done on a semi regular basis, the drama in your life will begin to dissipate. The LBRP raises your vibration with the light of the Arch Angels and Sacred names of God- thus causing those who are “trapped” in the dark to avoid your light. (Metaphors) Taught as a ritual of protection, this practice will strengthen your aura and improve your “Life/StagePlay”.

~ OM ~ Sat Nam ~ Be Here Now ~

Salutations to my Guru Sri Mamua Devi and my Guru’s Guru.

Thank you so much for allowing me to share this with you. What a wonderful question! I am very pleased. Questions are most welcomed – I will explore this topic as in-depth as anyone would like, because it’s important!

~ FIN~ 

Buddhism and the Tarot- a meeting of the minds

NAMASTE’-

Today I was talking to myself, again. We were discussing our impending meeting with our spiritual mother’s (Guru’s) family member. You see when I was twenty one I met my Buddhist teacher, Guru (from darkness to light) and spiritual mother. Her name was Maria Rose, as a devotee I came to know her as Sri Mamua Devi. As I evolved through the Buddhist teaching (Dharma) my Guru was a constant presence. With the folly of life and youth I relocated far from my Guru and lost touch.

In 2007 I reconnected with the family member of my Guru, at which time I found out that Maria Rose had passed into the realms of light. I was distracted by her loss, however as all devotees come to understand, the Guru teaches beyond the physical body- therefore their teaching and guidance are in no way restricted by death, time or distance.

The topic of the meeting with my Gurus family member is the Tarot. I began thinking of how I would explain that the cards are symbolic representations of archetypal energy, and how our spirit guides communicate with us during a reading. I thought- hmm how interesting to be explaining psychic *mystical* phenomenon to a Buddhist! I am not bragging when I say I know the Tarot. Buddhism is a path I follow, but I have never had a dispute between being psychic and being a Buddhist. However the Tarot is an Occult subject.

How do the Buddhists feel about the Occult? I take the story of Milarepa as my only example. Milarepa started out life as a “Black Magician” and thus had to suffer humility under his Gurus guidance for many years. Once Milarepa was “still” the Guru Marpa then began to teach him all of the wonders of the universe. Milarepa meditated in solitude for so many years that he actually learned how to fly. Milarepa then began to teach all the wonders of the universe to his devotee’s- until his ascension at age 84. Milarepa was mostly known for the miracles he manifested in front of his students.

The reason I know the story of Milarepa is not the fruit of much belabored Buddhist research. I prefer to undertake the practice of the dharma rather than study the history. The reason I know Milarepa- One day after a lovely meditation, Sri Mamua Devi read aloud an extensive list of unusual sounding names, and asked us devotees which name stood out most to us. The name I most remembered was “Milarepa”. I printed out the story of Milarepa and placed it into my Buddhist “Book of Shadows” (lol Buddhist Wiccan). I have found myself reading Milarepa’s story many times throughout the years. In the past two days I found out that Milarepa is in my Buddhist “family” lineage. That means my Guru’s Guru, His Guru’s Guru (you see like a family) way back in the 1000’s – 1050 to be exact Milarepa lived as an Enlightened Being, not the first or the last, but one in a GREAT succession of spiritual teachers.

I experienced a large “COSMIC WINK” from this information. My Kundalini was awakened at age 30, which is 7 years after I met Sri Mamua Devi. A person like me (ignorant Westerner) with Kundalini rising at 30- is a testament to the power of my Guru and all in the lineage! I mean WOW!

At age 30 I purchased an astrological report on-line, which I had never done before. I was so impressed with the site- I figured what the heck (www.adze.com). I was pretty shocked my eyes skimmed over the words at the end of the report- “In your last life you lived in Tibet.” That was the first time I let myself imagine I had been enlightened in a past life. It is known that if you reached enlightenment in the past- enlightenment is attainable – possibly likely in this very lifetime!

Now, with the information that Milarepa is in the lineage, I wonder if I have any personal/karmic spiritual ties to his energy. I like to wonder about things like that! So Milarepa is my great, great, great and so on, Guru’s Guru.

“Blessings to my Guru and my Guru’s Guru.”

If it seems I am talking to myself that is true. I figured why waste good thoughts when I can share them in a blog. I am also trying to be conversational and somewhat witty- how am I doing?

Teaching a Buddhist Tarot is also a great opportunity for my own understanding. I speak in Tarot, the other person speaks in Dharma, and we find the common meanings. I am most excited about the possibilities of what I may learn.

I will be speaking of spiritual guides, visions in the minds eye (pituitary gland), intuition, emotion- and many other occult and esoteric teachings. Buddhism teaches that many of these things are distractions, illusions and not valid sources of information. Although Buddhism still employees the “Seer” (psychic) to seek out the reincarnations of those in the lineage.

I am so pleased to have this opportunity!

~ FIN ~