Oracular Awareness #1

For this 1st installment of my new series "Oracular Awareness" I posed a question on several social media sites.

"The difference between Acceptance and Giving Up is _____________."

I'm blown away and moved by all the thoughtful responses I got in the comment threads on my social media pages. Thanks so much to all who responded -- I learned something from all of you!

Despite how different the things people said were, they all rang true. It made me realize that it wasn't a question being asked and answered on just one level. Perhaps, this kind of question is one we view through the lens of our own attitudes, experiences and awareness. 

For some the answer was quite simple, some of the one word responses received were -- "Love",  "Surrender" and "Attitude."

For others, it was a little more complex. One of the commenters on Facebook, Dom, finished the sentence I posed with this: "Control issues, acceptance really comes from knowing you don't have control, giving up results from failed attempts at controlling, a result of one of mankind's greatest faults--hubris."

As I was reading the comments, I looked over and a stack of oracle decks caught my eye. 

It occurred to me that they wanted to chime in on this query too.  So, I drew a card from each of them. 

The first oracle to speak on the topic was "The Crystal Wisdom Oracle" by Judy Hall. The synchronicity struck me when this card came up as Selenite was my "Crystal Guest" on "There's A Rock For That!" radio show last week! But, the answer this card gives speaks to our connection to the divine being the difference between acceptance and giving up. No matter how much certainty we feel we have, life is unpredictable. Selenite encourages us to connect with divine light so that we can better handle what comes our way. 

The next oracle to offer its wisdom was "The Living Light Cards" by Meg Blackburn Losey. It was in agreement with what a few commenters had said. Surrendering seems to be an important aspect of this.

Next up was the "Magical Spell Cards" by Lucy Cavendish.  Echoing the exact words used by several commenters. "Letting Go" feels like a gentler way of saying "surrender"...hmmm, but is it really... maybe that's another question I should pose!

The "Numerology Guidance Cards" by Michelle Buchanan had an interesting take.  Does our environment influence our outlook?  Do certain environments foster feelings of acceptance?  Do other environments make us feel like giving up? Hmmm...

"The Cosmic Deck of Initiation" by Barbara M. DeLong was quick to point out the "Law of Free Will" is always at play -- it's a choice that we are responsible for - whether we are accepting or giving up. A point well-taken, and in agreement with many comments I received as well.

Oddly enough, the final take on all this comes from the "Reiki Techniques Card Deck" by Bronwen and Frans Stiene which was the last deck in that stack.  Generally, I don't really use it as an oracle, but I decided to just close my eyes and draw a card any way.  The card above represents a non-traditional technique in which you choose a positive affirmation that you wish to work with to develop your spiritual connection. So again, the divine seems to play a role in whether we accept or give up.  In light of the question, I chose an excerpt of the famous "Serenity Prayer" and said, "I have the serenity to accept the things I can not change" as I followed the instructions for the technique.  I have to say, it was quite a lovely experience.

Come back next month for the next installment of "Oracular Awareness." 

Catching Up

Well, it has been an exciting month since I last posted. I've been keeping busy.  How about you?

Last week I had so much fun talking about my journey from Hollywood to Metaphysics with Jean Maurie and Maggie Lukowski on their show, "Personal Empowerment."  You can listen to it below, if you missed it:

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It was so great to have the opportunity to share the air with Jean and Maggie!  I'm looking forward to hanging out with them again in July!  More exciting details on that later...

Meanwhile, I'm having a blast on "There's A Rock For That!" radio show, talking rocks and sharing ideas on our new radio network, Lifescape Radio! You can catch up with the show in the "Radio Archive" at www.theresarockforthat.com. And, we've formed such a lovely and wise community of Crystal Keepers on our Facebook Group "A Rock For That." -- join us to share your favorite stones and crystal experiences.

I'm always delighted by the intersection of rocks with other schools of thoughts.  This week's episode was a great example of that.  My guest, Margaret Ann Lembo, shared some wonderful insights into affirmations, color therapy, and energy in addition to crystals.  Our "Crystal Guest" was Selenite!

If you missed that episode, you can listen below:

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And, I'm excited about next week's episode! The topic is "Creating Your Own Crystal Oracle" and the Crystal Guest is Fluorite! You can tune in on Thursday, June 26th at 4PM Eastern/1PM Pacific here.

I'm thrilled to announce that on Saturday June 28th at 9 AM Eastern, I will be on the Attune Magazine Radio Weekend Show with Host Mary Nale discussing "Rocks for Dreaming!" 

So, that's what I've been up to!  Stay tuned for more, including next week's premiere of a new socially interactive series right here: "Oracular Awareness"--the first installment will be posted on Monday June 23!

Readings Galore

I am so happy to be able to offer a variety of readings to my clients. To those who would like to book a reading with me, here are some helpful tips so that you can get the type of reading you're looking for.

If you're not sure how long you want your reading to last, then a per minute reading may be preferable. I am available on Keen.com for those type of readings. On Keen I offer Tarot Readings and Combination Tarot and Oracle Readings. You can get those readings by clicking on the "Call Buttons" located on the left side of this website or by going to my listings on Keen.com

For a Tarot Reading the link is http://www.keen.com/details/Tarotdactyl/Tarot-Readers/10810317

For a Combination Tarot and Oracle Card Reading the link is http://www.keen.com/details/Tarotdactyl/Otherworld-Connections/10876316

If you would prefer to book a reading for a specific block of time. I offer 15, 30, 45, and 60 minute long readings through my group page on The Tarot Guild. You can book those readings by going to http://www.tarotguild.com/group/tarotdactyl.

If you want a reading where everything is written down so you can refer to it. I also offer email readings through my group at the Tarot Guild as well. With an email reading you will get not only a written version of your reading, but I will include pictures of the spread and cards that come up too.

So those are the formats of the readings I offer. Now let's talk a little about content. It's really important that you have in mind what you want to learn through your reading. Believe it or not, many people just want a general reading and don't really have anything specific in mind. They just want to see "what comes up." I'm happy to do a general reading and often when I do really important and specific messages come through. It is best though to at least give me a general topic like finances, career, or love life for your general reading. However, the thing you should know about Tarot is that the more specific your question is, the more specific your answer will be. So much of what happens in a Tarot reading has to do with the question that is asked and how it is asked. That is one of the reasons that I fell in love with Tarot. I could ask a specific question and get a specific answer! To me, that's when Tarot is at its best. When someone asks me a flat yes or no question, I prefer to use my crystal pendulum for their answer because, to me, it's the best tool for those types of questions. The Tarot likes to delve deeper into the question and tell you about the energies that surround a situation rather than just give you a yay or nay. So rather than booking a reading and then asking "Is ____ going to happen," ask "What if ____ happens, or What can I expect from _______?" Those are just examples of course. I do have a few clients who love to brainstorm during their readings about projects they are working on. Sometimes even I'm amazed at the truly wonderful ideas that a Tarot reading can provide when used in this manner. I've helped clients come up with ideas for creative projects like movies and books as well as fresh ideas for automotive and design projects!

But, probably more than anything else, I'm asked to do readings on someone's love life. Now, personally, I am a romantic at heart. And I love to help people in that department. In fact, I have two specific decks I use for relationship readings -- The Goddess Tarot and The Romance Angels Oracle - they have been fantastically accurate for these types of readings. But, I have to say, if you are in a relationship with someone and you are not certain as to where things stand, the very first thing you should do BEFORE getting a Tarot reading is TALK TO YOUR PARTNER! Honestly, I can't say it enough. Without fail, if someone books a reading with me and asks me about their relationship with someone and they haven't been communicating with that person -- the very first thing that comes up in the cards is "Communication". So save your money and sit down and talk first. Then, if you still have questions, book a reading.

Also... this can't be said enough either -- that if you are worried about a health or legal issue, the first person you should be booking time with is the appropriate licensed professional.

Okay, I'm getting off my soapbox now. I hope I've given you enough helpful tips so that you can get the kind of reading that you will get the most out of.

Stay Tuned for more!

Tarot Dactyl's Spectacular Oracular Spooktacular!

Not getting the answers? Looking for Clues? Looking for a second opinion or just want confirmation? Looking for a unique gift for a friend?

Give yourself and a friend a treat this Halloween with Tarot Dactyl's 2 for 1 Tarot and Oracle Readings! Just go to TarotDactyl.TarotGuild.com to book the reading of your choice. Email me once you've placed your order and let me know the name and email address of the person you're gifting the second reading to. Then, have that person email me for their reading. Couples welcome as well!

This special runs from October 15th to midnight on Halloween!

Whew! Tarot Dactyl's Been a Busy Bird!

Tarot, Radio, TV, Movies, not to mention every day life, has kept me a busy bird indeed!

You can now catch The Tarot Dactyl Experience Web TV Show on Saturday Nights 10 PM PST (yes, I know it's late... remember when 1AM was early?). It's on the North American Psychic and Paranormal Network. Here's the link - you have to register for a free account to watch, but it's easy to do. This is the show where I share my metaphysical journey, explore crystals, test out new Tarot and oracle decks and give free mini-readings. Check it out, if you're up late. The chatroom is full of pretty cool people from NAPPN :)

Then, on Thursdays at 6PM PST you can tune in to The Hollywood Insider on The Rowdy Readers Show on blogtalkradio for my latest Hollywood dish and call in for free mini-readings!

And, I'm pleased to tell you that you can now book email and phone readings with me on the Tarot Guild. Here's the link TarotDactyl.TarotGuild.com

So that's what I've been up to lately :) How about you?

Ooh, here's something for you -- of course I wouldn't be gone so long and come back without a treat for you:) So I present to you...drumroll.. the latest Ted Chambers video! Seven Chakras! It's just a taste of what's on the 46 minute DVD - wowsers! I've been watching it over and over...

Enjoy!