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,

Hello and Happy June to you! Last month I was guided to go into more detail on what Mercury Retrograde really means and cautioned you about making plans or doing too much at this time. In fact I believe I said it was best to lay low and complete projects rather than starting something new. Well, sometimes it is easier to give advice than it is to follow those guidelines yourself. We do still have to deal with real life and can't just hide out for weeks at a time three times a year, things come up for us in our lives no matter what is happening with the stars and planets. There are times when we have to trust in our intuition and the fates to know that we are doing what we are meant to do even if we don't understand it fully at the time.

As I write this column during the conjunction of Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron in Aquarius; I find myself out to sea unexpectedly on a Pacific North West cruise. I have always wanted to have this experience but had absolutely no clue I would be taking a cruise this month as we wrapped up the May issue. As a matter of fact, I had dreaded the Full Moon in Scorpio since it was right on my natal Moon conjunct Saturn. Sometimes being an astrologer gives you too much information and a sense of "oh no, now what" when it comes to transits. I knew something major would come up for me with the Scorpio Full Moon and hoped it would not be too difficult. Well this lunation that came the day after Mercury went retrograde was the day I found an unbelievable, too good to be true, last minute deal on this cruise which was actually supposed to be going to the Mexican Riviera. With the swine flu epidemic the cruise lines had to change their itinerary and were scrambling to fill the cabins from all the cancellations that followed the change. You can't blame people who wanted a warm and sunny vacation for not wanting to bundle up in sweatshirts and jeans instead of shorts and bathing suits. This created some outstanding offers to visit the Pacific Northwest, the one I found was absolutely too good to pass up. I already had a small deposit down for our next cruise so here we are heading towards Victoria BC. If the weather is dry we will visit the world famous Butchart Gardens, a place I have always wanted to go. On Thursday we will be in Seattle where we will ascend above the Emerald City to the observation deck of the Space Needle. My guides must have a plan for me and I intend to take notes that may end up as one of my articles for next month's Psychic Times.

Yesterday was Memorial Day, due to this unexpected Mercury retrograde trip I had a most remarkable experience that will make me always remember this holiday. Our first port on this journey was San Francisco; it is funny that we live about 3 hours north of the city and drove all the way to Los Angeles to board the Mariner of the Seas. We sailed back up north and reached the Bay area right around noon on Memorial Day. We walked up to the observation deck at the front of the ship to watch as we sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge. As expected it was foggy and a bit chilly, typical weather that is so characteristic of San Francisco, the loudspeaker blared Tony Bennett's archetypal song as we looked at Sausalito north of the bridge. It really was a big thrill to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge; the ship is so big it seemed that we barely cleared it. The fog broke as we passed under the bridge, the ship's fog horn blasted and the crowd cheered. It was an incredible feeling and experience, the only time I remember being so moved in the past was when I sailed by the Statue of Liberty on the Staten Island ferry when I visited my Grandparents in New York almost 40 years ago. The pride and sense of safety I felt as entered the bay made me feel like I was truly coming home. I thought of the service people returning home from foreign lands and sailing under this bridge, how wonderful it must have felt to them to be back home. The beautiful city shimmered before us as the Sun suddenly came out. We could see the Bay Bridge ahead of us and sailboats soaring by Alcatraz. It looked like a scene from a movie as docked at Pier 39; we looked up at Coit Tower, the Palace of Fine Arts and Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the world. It really was like sailing through a post card and was an unusually beautiful sight. This trip has been an unexpected treat, I am really happy I had vowed to pay down debt this spring, my resolve and determination to do this made it possible for us to go on this trip and I am very grateful that we were able to have this experience even if it was last minute and a bit frantic to prepare for. We are enjoying the ship and the voyage even if we do prefer to go to where it is warm. Sometimes we just have to go with the flow in life and with this heavily Neptunian energy taking me out to sea, I know there is a larger reason I am here right now even if I am not clear exactly what it is yet.

This month in Shaman's Corner Salome's subject is "The Bird People-They Are Us, We Are Them". We learn how to soar above the mundane and gain deeper insight from the opportunities life offers us, to pay attention and listen as the Bird People will help us to manifest our dreams. I suggest you read her article two or three times to fully comprehend the deeper meaning. We must dare to dream to break out of our fears and not hold ourselves back. It is interesting how profound Shaman's Corner is each month and seems to hold just the information we need to know to make the most of what is happening for us now.

In Serenity Fair, Feraion discusses the evolution of modern technology and communication in his article "Voice", Feraion's column is always thought provoking, he gives us a lot to think about as we ponder his message. His concern is that we will lose touch with each other and become unable to communicate through words face to face if we continue on the path we are following now. With so many people plugged in to their IPods and I Phones these days it is a valid concern worth further consideration.

The subject for my Eye-Opener column is "Back to Basics-Simple Ways to Maintain Balance". Indigo has contributed a great Astral Projection exercise included in my article that gives you step by step instruction in this effective method of having a safe out of body experience that is sure to lead to strength and spiritual growth. As seekers we need to remember our roots, those interests we had at the beginning of our journey; those things we know to be tried and true. In today's challenging times it is important to remember the basics and support ourselves as we navigate through troubled waters. Be sure to jot down the colored letters as you read so you can solve this month's word jumble contest, the theme is Famous People Born in June, send in your entry and you could be the lucky winner of $50 worth of free readings from Psychic Access.

Meet JuliaMarie one of the newest outstanding Psychics to join our staff at Psychic Access. This talented professional is warm and accessible; once you get to know her you will want to experience the magic that takes place in her powerful readings that combine Tarot and Astrology. She is a favorite reader of many of our clients; look for her on Psychic Access, once you contact her you will feel you have found a trusted friend and Spiritual Advisor.

Be sure to check out our new Webmercial for Psychic Access, Doug is very proud of how it turned out. The link is right here on Psychic Times, please let us know what you think and feel free to send the link to your friends. We will be offering more videos to highlight our readers and services in the near future.

Read about the Cosmic Weather for June in my horoscope column, the focus this month is on relationships and evolution. If you know your rising and Moon sign be sure to read those forecasts along with your Sun sign for more personalized information. Try the delicious recipe for potato salad 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. I hope you enjoy our June issue, remember we encourage your participation in your newsletter and invite your comments, contributions, feedback or requests, feel free to contact me at editor@psychictimes.com.

I would like to invite my esteemed co-workers and friends at Psychic Access to send in contributions and article ideas to be included in future issues of Psychic Times. We are very interested in what you have to share and would like to feature some of your work just as Indigo contributed to the Eye-Opener article this month. In fact Salome was so helpful and talented that we asked her to write a column each month, Shaman's Corner is a wonderful addition to our newsletter. I am always looking to improve and expand what we have to offer.If there is enough interest from the other psychics we may even start a new column. Please contact me if you would like to participate too.

I wish you a Happy Solstice, and as always, all the best to you in June. I look forward to seeing you right here on Psychic Times next month.

Love & Blessings,

Selene
 

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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.

In these trying times that are full of changes we are all seeking ways to maintain our balance to stay happy and healthy in the face of adversity. When faced with challenges we can turn to ways to escape and experience further detours; or we can face the challenges head on and embark on a new path of spiritual practice to help us find our way. Those who have been involved in some regular form of spiritual practice or study may find these interests are falling to the wayside as we struggle to keep up with our day to day responsibilities. It could be time to try something new to achieve the sort of support you need in the present time. There are very serious problems being faced now with the economy, the uncertainty about the future creates a lot of anxiety out there on the air waves. This is an opportune time to slow down, take a deep breath and remember that we are indeed spiritual beings having a human experience. Reminding yourself of this simple truth will help you gain and maintain the strength you require to keep going when things don't go as planned.

Despite what is going on out there, it is important to remind ourselves that our souls are eternal and that this too shall pass. The material losses experienced as Pluto moved into Capricorn have affected the global economy; no one is immune to the reality that has set in as we venture further in to the 21st century. As the current economic situation reminds us of parallels to the era of the Great Depression we are also reminded of old school values and simplifying our lives. Cutting back on unnecessary spending or items and going back to basics will assist us with building a bridge to the future as we reflect upon the past and the lessons learned from history. In this time of advanced technology where time itself seems to move faster with each passing year we can benefit from going back to basics in our spiritual practice too.

Of course the simplest spiritual practice is simply prayer, finding a way to communicate with and acknowledge the Divine according to our individual beliefs. Joining a new church or renewing your commitment to the beliefs you grew up with can be comforting in difficult times. Meditation and study will also help you in finding solace and more ways to maintain your equilibrium when times are tough for you or those around you. Starting a gratitude lists helps us to focus on what we have rather than what has been lost. Simply journaling 5 things each day that we are grateful for helps to expand our consciousness as to the blessings in our lives. What we bless can multiply, our perspective on life does determine our experience and we don't want negative thinking to turn into a self fulfilling prophecy. We know things can always be worse than they are now but can lose of sight of that fact as we try to deal with one thing after another forcing us to accept sometimes unpleasant changes.

Exercise helps to balance the physical body and release stress. Practicing yoga can greatly enhance our flexibility and reenergize our internal organs. Walking is the simplest and least expensive form of exercise, it also gives you time to think. Connecting to nature by simply being outdoors, taking hikes, walking your dog or enjoying activities like gardening or camping can also help us to feel calm and centered. Nature is a great healer and aside from spending time outdoors, we can also be helped by the use of herbs and other natural supplements to help us combat stress as an alternative to prescription medications for anxiety and depression. Your diet plays a large role in overall well being and good health. Eating a balanced diet consisting of whole natural foods is preferable to eating quickly prepared processed foods lacking in nutrients. Fresh fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, enzymes and minerals that deliver benefits that will help to support your body and strengthen your natural immune system. By taking better care of our bodies we also take care of our mental and emotional health. We are sensitive creatures and every thought and decision we make as to our self care has an impact on our future health and state of mind.

Protecting ourselves from toxic foods and environments is a basic rule of good health. Good physical health assists with spiritual health and well being. Protecting ourselves from toxic people and emotions is a basic way to maintain emotional balance. If someone or something always upsets you it is better to avoid them or the situation rather than persisting in enduring a situation that seems stuck and won't improve. We can't just go sit on a mountaintop and avoid the rest of the world but there are ways to get back to basics and practice positive methods of self help without having to spend a fortune on books and classes. Metaphysical principles are ancient truths not just new age mumbo jumbo put out in the latest form of packaging through the current best-selling book. The real Secret is to find what works for you and practice it, this is how the Law of Attraction really works, what you put your attention on will manifest. Meditation techniques can help a lot in being able to let go of worn out thought processes or breaking away from toxic situations. In past Eye-Opener columns, I have presented some meditations and techniques I personally practice and have shared with my own clients. Salome shares an enlightening lesson with us each month in Shaman's Corner. Psychic Times is here to offer valuable and practical tips to assist you with your own spiritual journey and methods you can use to help yourself expand and grow.

Nothing is really new as spiritual seekers have always sought ways to transcend the difficulties of human experience and rise above the challenges to learn to be the best we can be despite difficulties in our lives. One very effective way to help break out of old stuck patterns and bring in new information is through the practice of Astral Projection or conscious out of body experiences. When we sleep we visit the astral plane, during our dreams we are given lessons on the astral that assist us in our daily lives. Everyone has experienced the astral as that place of consciousness you visit when you are between being fully awake and totally asleep. If you would like to learn more about this technique and safely traveling on the astral, the classic book on this subject that I recommend is "The Llewellyn Practical Guide to Astral Projection" by Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips. This book was originally published in 1979; 30 years later it is still a classic that inspired countless other authors and contains a lot of valuable information to help you with safely mastering this basic technique of visualization and inner growth.

Indigo is adept at Astral Projection and has contributed some excellent information that she shares with her clients. They have found it very helpful and I would like to include it here to help you learn more about this effective method of spiritual growth and self mastery.

Astral Projection Exercise

By Indigo

There are four main types of exercises you can use when trying to induce an Out of Body Experience or OBE. They are:

1. Relaxation
2. Energy Balancing
3. Mind Control
4. Focus

In addition to these you can also use prayer at the beginning of the practice in order to prepare for and keep yourself safe during this experience. Below is described a typical practice session. Begin by laying down on your bed with the door closed, a pillow under your knees and a comforter over you. Most authorities on astral travel recommend that you find a place where you will be undisturbed. Take a few moments to ground yourself *in* your body, to relax into yourself in the moment at this particular place and time. Then you can say a prayer that goes something like this:

"Dear God/dess, Creator, Angels and Guides from the Light: I pray that I may leave my body in order to _____________ (state your desired outcome or objective) Please help me and protect me in this endeavor!"

Then visualize yourself surrounded with white light, and as you focus in on this light you become absorbed in the beauty of this energy and often have some wondrous visions and feelings of peace.

Relaxation

Then begin to focus on your feet, and in a typical relaxation exercise, move through your body from toe to head stretching, clenching and then relaxing each body part as you breathe deeply. Visualize energy swirling through each part of your body releasing tension.

Energy Balancing

After relaxing your body cleanse, balance and charge your chakras.

(Editor's note: refer to the archived Eye-Opener articles for June 2008 or April 2009 for more examples of chakra balancing methods. Placing your attention on each energy center starting at the base of the spine and moving upward to the crown of your head as you breathe light into each area is a simple method of balancing and charging your chakras.)

Mind Control

Then you can use a technique adapted by the author years ago from the Silva Mind Control teachings to put your body to sleep. In your mind say: "I'm going to count down from 3 to 1, visualizing each number on a white orb suspended in the air above my head, and when I reach the third and final "1" my body will be asleep and I will have no awareness of physical sensations. I will not perceive any physical discomfort, and my consciousness will be focused on my astral body." Then visualize a white orb suspended in the air above your head. When you will be mentally well-focused on the orb, visualize a number "3" on the face of the orb. The numbers can be any color you choose. The important thing is to create a pattern, for training your brain to react the way you desire whenever you perform this sequence. This is the heart of the power of ritual!

Visualize the 3 three times: three number "3's" on the orb. "My body is completely relaxed, becoming numb. I am losing awareness of physical sensation."

Then repeat the visualization with three number "2's." "My body is asleep now. I feel no sensations, no discomfort. I will now visualize the "1's." When I am finished, I will have no awareness of physical sensations. My consciousness will be in my astral body."

Then visualize the "1's" three times. "My body is now completely asleep. I have no awareness of physical sensations. My consciousness is in my astral body."

The benefit of training your mind this way is that you can greatly accelerate the process of transferring your awareness away from the physical body. Each time you practice this, the programming becomes a little bit stronger, after some time you will visualize the numbers and have your body asleep in two or three minutes.

Focus

Once you are in this state try to clear your mind by focusing on your breath, or the tip of your tongue, or any one thing.. The key is to remain conscious while your body is asleep. Naturally, all sorts of thoughts pull you from the focus, but you can return as soon as you notice you've strayed to your concentration on one thing. Your obe's can often occur after a period of focus when your mind has drifted and has been on the verge of sleep. This is when you have awakened to find yourself either out of the body or when the "surges" have come on. You will often doze off when beginning practice, but take it up again when you are awake by focusing your attention and trying to remain conscious while your body sleeps.-

Indigo

By training your conscious mind to remain in control during unconscious or meditative moments you can reprogram your thoughts to remain positive, visualize visiting other locations or people, postulate that you can progress into the future and see your desires fulfilled or regress yourself back to a particular time or event in the past and reclaim your energy that could remain stuck there. This technique is useful to those who are away from home or in situations that are not ideal, you may not be able to remove yourself from where you are but you can visualize being where you want to be or with a loved one you are missing at this time. This technique has long been practiced by people who are away from home due to military service or even by those who are incarcerated. For those of us experiencing loss of a job or opportunity, astral projection can assist with other positive visualization techniques. Remember to always ask your Guides and Angels for protection and keep in mind that you can bring yourself out of the visualization at any time by asking to return to full consciousness. This is the same principle as knowing that you are dreaming and saying this to yourself as you think this can't be happening, I am dreaming and will now wake up. Lucid dreaming techniques are similar to astral projection and are another method of creating or visualizing a desired outcome.

The point to this month's Eye-Opener is that there are simple and accessible methods to get back to basics in your spiritual practice. In tough times we learn to get by on less and make the most of what we have. Making progress in your life and getting back on track when life throws you a curve ball is a valuable survival mechanism. Having faith in yourself and your own ability to persevere will carry you forward. There are literally thousands of books and methods of self help that can serve to overwhelm or confuse us if we try to take on too much. Just as we are learning where we can cut back and still be satisfied despite material loss or setbacks, we are reminded to keep it simple and go back to basics in our daily lives and in our spiritual practice. Keep in mind the basic principles and practices you believe in and expand upon them to help you build a stronger foundation, what you can believe in you can achieve.

I hope you find this information helpful, keep in mind that when it comes to coping with adversity less is more and you can gain a lot by keeping it simple. Just as we are simplifying our lives in many ways to make things easier this same principle works when it comes to our spiritual practice. Take the time to nurture your mind, body and spirit each day to thrive rather than merely survive. Enjoy the summer and remember to check back with us every month to receive more valuable insight to help you make the most of your life despite the challenges you may face. As always I welcome your feedback, questions and suggestions for future Eye-Opener articles. I would also like to send a big hug and sincere Thank you to Indigo for sharing her insight on Astral Projection with us.

Blessings,

Selene
 

We are proud to present JuliaMarie, from Psychic Access, as our Psychic of the Month for June. Get to know this talented reader who is sure to astound you with her in-depth knowledge and focused readings. She will become a trusted friend and advisor you will feel like you have known for years. In fact, you may feel that she must know you too when you hear how much information and wisdom she is able to share with you from your very first session. Let's take this opportunity to become better acquainted with her!

Selene: Hello JuliaMarie, it is so nice to meet you. Welcome to Psychic Access and congratulations to you for being chosen as June's Psychic of the Month. We are very happy to have you join us. How are things going for you on PA? When are you usually available for readings?

JuliaMarie: I am usually available during weekdays from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., although I often take a break around 1:00. This is the most professional site I have ever seen, it is very complete, and there are no hidden agendas. Doug is so nice and patient, he is very democratic about the way things are set up to feature everyone equally. I like it that there is no drama and competition since it is very equitable and everyone has a chance to reach clients and do good work. I feel the clients are also treated very fairly; I am quite impressed with how Psychic Access is set up.

Selene: There was a near death experience you had that led you on this career path, would you share some of that story with us? How did this lead to your spiritual awakening?

JuliaMarie: During a surgical procedure in 1984, I had an adverse reaction to the anesthesia that was used. I remember going to the other side and not wanting to return because it was so loving and beautiful. But I had two young children and couldn't bear the thought of leaving them with no mother. So I returned; I remember coming back through a dark tunnel and then waking up in my body the next day. Soon after that, I got the divorce I had been wanting for many years and along with realizing the talents that had been given to me. I began a very different spiritual study including meditation, astrology and tarot.

Selene: You are of Celtic heritage and others in your family have "the gift", how did this influence your abilities? Do you feel past lives may be a factor in the talents you have in this life?

JuliaMarie: My Maternal grandmother was Scot/Irish. She always "knew" things that were going to happen; this was accepted in my family. She also told me stories of fairies and elves and their "shenanigans." My paternal grandmother was one-half Cherokee Indian. As a child, she taught me to garden and plan other activities by the sign of the Moon. She also taught me to track the path of Venus and the Moon to know when to start new projects. Between the influences of both of them, I was taught that there are many things we do not see with our eyes that influence our thoughts and actions. This laid the groundwork for the spiritualist conversion I experienced after the near death experience.

As to past lifetimes, it is very hard to be an intuitive astrologer without becoming well versed in past lifetimes and the effects they have. I have vivid memories of being a spiritual teacher/priest in past lifetimes; but I have no conscious memory of being an astrologer.

Selene: Did you choose astrology or did astrology choose you? Most astrologers get into their work trying to understand themselves. How has astrology influenced your life?

JuliaMarie: Astrology chose me and did so almost immediately after I was introduced to it. I was intrigued by the accuracy of natal astrology (your chart calculated at your birth). My initial interest was to better understand myself and my children. Astrology explained my own mental, psychological and emotional challenges and gifts much clearer than any other testing or study had done. It also helped me to understand my children and work with them to tackle their challenges rather than blaming them. Astrology is a lifetime study; I have been working with it for 25 years and there is still a lot to discover.

Selene: You were guided in many ways to find help for your daughter. How did her health challenges deepen your spiritual connection?

JuliaMarie: My daughter has a rare form of epilepsy. Beneficial medical help was difficult to find. Meditation and the incredible help of our Spiritual Guides led us, not only to a very talented Pediatric Neurologist but also to alternative therapies that diminished the seizures and related health problems. Learning to meditate was so easy it was difficult; I was a problem solver. I had to learn to sit still and quit thinking (well mostly) and let my seventh chakra open. But contacting the Guides was pure pleasure. My Grandmothers were still right here with me (who knew they like to be talked to), finding help for medical questions as well as everyday problems that came up as a single parent.

Selene: Please tell us more about your studies with astrology and the tarot. You had a Master Teacher who worked with you and were associated with Kepler University, how did your mentor help influence you to pursue your career?

JuliaMarie: Actually, the Master Teacher is SharonMichelle, who also works here on Psychic Access. She is one of the best astrologers (and most patient teachers) I have ever met. She always encouraged me in my studies and practice. The remainder of my study has been a rigorous course of self-study, much of that information coming from various teachers at Kepler University, but I was not able to personally attend the school.

Selene: I love the line in your profile "You know, both Astrology and Tarot are great separately; but when you put them together in the same consultation, Magic happens!" How do you create that magic in your readings?

JuliaMarie: When I am able to do an "in-depth" reading for a client, I will prepare a natal chart, a transit chart and then start a Tarot reading. The charts give the reasons and timing of events or when a new love relationship is coming in. It also gives the relationship between certain events and your life path. Tarot gives the emotional background, the personalities and the outcome. They complement each other so well that going between them gives an incredibly complete picture. I have not found this much information in any other type(s) of readings I have done or experienced.

Selene: What is Life Cycle counseling and how can that help your clients with their own life challenges and lessons?

JuliaMarie: Life-Cycle or transit astrology is the comparison of the planets as they are positioned now, to those same planets on the day you were born. This information is invaluable to help you understand the cycles of learning and potentials you are currently experiencing.

Selene: You are active in the National Council of Geocosmic Research. Please tell us more about this organization and how it assists you in your work.

JuliaMarie: NCGR is a national astrological association that has several thousand members. It educates and supports astrologers, gives seminars and provides access to educational materials for all.

Selene: How do your Guides and Angels help you in the work that you do? What helped you to connect to them?

JuliaMarie: The most important thing for me was to trust the fact that they were really there and really helping me understand. It wasn't my imagination. They help do almost everything except brush my teeth. They guide me in the choices I make on a daily basis. But most importantly, before and during a reading with a client, they communicate with that person's own guides, and then help me to understand what is really going on now and in the future. It is a really beautiful, quiet feeling to be directly connected to them and one I deeply value.

Selene: What else are you studying or interested in learning about at this time?

JuliaMarie: I am studying Drunvalo Melchizedek's "Flower of the Heart" meditation series. It is a very deep study directly connected to sacred geometry and the Mayan 2012 prediction studies. I am always guided in new directions and reading to gain more insight and information.

Selene: How long have you been working at psychic fairs and expos? How many do you do each year? I see that besides appearing at them in Texas, you also go to New Mexico and Oklahoma. Is there a lot of interest in what you do in those areas?

JuliaMarie: I have been working sporadically at these fairs for about ten years. I now work about twenty a year of various sizes, lasting a single afternoon a month to three days. I have been working the fairs in Texas for years, in Oklahoma for about a year, but am just getting started in New Mexico. Yes, there is a lot of interest. In some areas I am very careful to refer to the guidance as being from the angels, it is important to honor the strong Christian beliefs held in the Bible belt and not offend anyone. At the larger fairs we have from 700 to 1200 attendance, there are many talented readers and vendors offering jewelry, books, stones and crystals and many healing modalities.

Selene: You offer readings at metaphysical book stores and teach too, how is that going for you? What lead you to offering your services online?

JuliaMarie: I enjoy meeting with private clients and teaching at the bookstores here in Austin, Texas. But I was intrigued by reading online. I can offer services which I feel are unique to people in other parts of the country. Of course it is also really convenient to work from home, I love being able to connect with people from all over.

Selene: It sounds like you are very busy all the time. What advice do you have for our readers to help them handle the responsibilities and pressure in their own lives? How do you handle stress and what do you do to relax?

JuliaMarie: Do something productive in your business each day. Don't take yourself too seriously; have fun with it. I really get a lot out of helping people and forming an emotional connection with them, whether online or in person. To relax, I enjoy spending time with my Grandchildren even though that doesn't necessarily always reduce stress lol. I also do a lot of gardening and walking.

Selene: You live outside of Austin, Texas, how long have you lived in Texas? Please share a bit about your family, how many children do you have? Why is it that your cat Sukey rules the house?

JuliaMarie: I am a sixth generation Texan; my people came from Georgia in covered wagons in 1832. When they arrived, they fought and married into several Indian tribes. So my Southern accent is very pronounced. I have three children, the youngest of which is a grandson who I adopted when he was two. He is now in college in Houston, Texas. I live on a small acreage just outside Austin, it is beautiful here. And my cat Sukey is beautiful and well-mannered. But she knows how to get her way when she wants, she is a 3 year old golden tabby and is very well behaved but she sure does know how to work it!

Selene: What else would you like us to know about you and the services you offer on Psychic Access?

JuliaMarie: Of course I do relationship readings, but I also offer astrology natal (birth) charts if the client will provide their birth information, i.e., birth date, birth place and time of birth. This may need to be done in two separate calls, the first to provide the birth information and the second for reading the chart. I also offer past life readings, which almost invariably influence the events currently happening in the client's life, especially relationships.

Selene: This is the part that is unscripted, are there any words of wisdom you'd like to share?

JuliaMarie: Callers want to know what is going to happen about their relationships; and that is important. But take a minute and let us tell you what else we see. Let us tell you the underlying reasons the relationship is, or is not, working. Let us share the wisdom your Guides are sharing with us that is the basis for what is happening to you. Let us help you grow. And be polite, please. When you seek guidance you do need to understand the big picture spiritually, it is not just about yes or no questions or just giving you answers about timing. We are sincerely working to help you so please listen and pay attention to the wisdom that is shared with you.

Selene: Thank you for taking the time for this interview JuliaMarie. It has been so interesting to meet you and get to know you. I'd love to talk to you some more about astrology sometime, so don't be surprised to hear from me! I could talk to you about this all day but for now I know you want to get back to work! Thanks so much, it's been great.

JuliaMarie: It has been my pleasure, Selene. I am very flattered to be chosen for this interview and hope to connect with more new clients on Psychic Access. Thank you for being so thorough and sensitive.

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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.

We live in a time when image just keeps getting more important; where greatness is called 'iconic' and when written words are giving way to graphics on all our electronic appliances. We type less than a few years ago and we click much more. We can watch TV, look at the computer screen in as many tiled windows as we can handle and our newer cars have satellite navigation systems that show us what street we are on and where to turn next. We have privileged our eyes over other sense organs like no other generations ever have done before. For us who live in the West in the post religious era, seeing is believing.

What has happened to our ears in the meantime? We have moved from the 70s ghetto-blaster through the 80s walkman, the 90s chunky cellphone to ipods and iphones. So while our eyes are fed an excessively rich selection from the outside world, our ears are fed our recycled favorite hits of yesteryear and maybe an audio book or radio stream. We have made earplugs into a desirable brand. We have been doing to hearing what our puritan ancestors did to the sense of touch. We have been closing off to natural sounds and created an arsenal of noise pollution in which sound becomes a weapon to assault others. Panama's General Noriega was famously captured using loud rock music as a weapon; and it has long been used to keep people awake whether in dictatorship's torture cells or in low rent tenements where the polluters have no fear of retribution. So we have good reasons to use earplugs and close down our hearing on many occasions.

If most of life is experienced visually and the other four senses are used less and less, eventually there will be no point at all in bothering with incarnation into earthly bodies; since anything that counts as meaningful can be screened and viewed. All the workers in afterlife and inter-life hypnosis and regression agree that we do a lot of viewing up there later and that communication is mostly telepathic. So it must be the other 4 senses that are earthly rather than heavenly and it is those four that we look forward to re-experiencing before we come down here again.

Now just when I thought the value of sound was dropping like the value of a collateralized debt obligation, suddenly we have the phenomenon of Susan Boyle. In April 2009, a 47 year old frumpy woman shows up on Britain's Got Talent and within a week the You-tube clip of her singing has over 20 million hits. There is nothing visual about this at all. Her power to bring tears to people's eyes is a purely aural thing. There was no prior hype, no sleeping with the producer, no prettifying and no poverty chic a la Slumdog Millionaire either. This was pure voice. This was one of the main things some of us came back to earth for. Voice rather than eyes reaches the soul. The eyes may carry the soul so we recognise past life players by peering into their eyes this time (and not always even then) but only the voice speaks directly to the soul, so only the voice can progress it. I think we may be on the brink of rediscovering that.

Feraion

Each month the lovely and most talented Salome imparts some Shamanic wisdom and teachings upon us and shares some interesting personal tidbits. Salome was a reader on Psychic Web for many years and can now be found on "Psychic Access" where she is one of the top readers. We hope you enjoy Shaman's Corner.

The Bird Tribes
They are us ~ We are them

Let's talk about the Bird Tribes. There are lots of signs they have returned and are influencing us for the better, as never before, in recent memory. They not only want to do this, but they remember being in the same place we are now. They were also beings caught between fear and helplessness. They too felt grounded and wishing to fly to a better place, a better world. These old ones feel and understand our worries, dreams and wishes. They know we desire to replace fear and helplessness with magical creation. They know we wish to soar to a world, or worlds, as yet undreamed in our present, and future memory. The Bird Tribes are here to show us how to release our spirits and spread our wings! They know this because they too were once where we are now. If you think about this, then the words, "Listen to your elders", takes on a shining quality. Pay attention and listen. The birds know too . . . and they sing out and point the way for us with song.

In truth, the Bird Tribes have always been around us, watching, guiding, whispering, singing. But the veils between the worlds and dimensions are thinning very quickly now, and because of this; we are noticing the signs of their presence even more today than we ever did before. Many say they are angels, but angels are only entities who have learned to master flight, spirit flight. We are also angels in training. We have a kinship with the Bird Tribes that shall never be broken.

Many years ago, Ken Carey wrote a book called "The Return of the Bird Tribes". If you have read it, kudos. If not, I recommend it to you. The real message of this book is that we must be able to see, feel, hear, and perceive what others do in order to understand them. It is vital for our future that we come to know one another and become as ONE. If we do this, then our awareness will shift and lift as ONE. We will fly above the storms and attain peace within. We cannot have peace within unless there is peace without. We are learning fear is optional, but not required. Awareness is required, but not optional. Do yourself a favor after you read this article, and copy those two sentences on a piece of paper and tape the paper to a mirror somewhere in your abode. Read those words aloud and ponder this idea daily. In no time at all, you'll take these words within and start to shift into what is known as the Seventh Dimension, or the Birdsong Vibration. Fear is optional, but not required. Awareness is required but not optional. Birdsong Vibration. Seventh Dimension.

They tell us that in true relation to one another, there is harmony. When harmony is present, there is creation with purpose. Shifting into the Seventh Dimension or birdsong, means clear light without and within. Clarity with purpose and knowledge of who we are, where we have been, plus where we are going. It absolves fear and entrains awareness to us. It is a knowing of ourselves as Gods and Goddesses, which in truth are androgynous. All are the same and so on and so on into infinity.

Working with the Bird Tribes is like unto viewing our future selves and also our younger selves. The old ones of the Bird Tribes who have mastered shifting into the Seventh Dimension are now busy poking at our awareness to peak and shift into this dimension. They have 'been there done that', and are doing it still. The old ones are saying to us, "Listen up and play follow the leader. Fly this way!" One of their signs is a mobius strip. Learn to see all the ways they show you. It's really fun, truly see. Watch teenagers on their skateboards and rollerblades. Don't they look like they are whirling around a mobius strip as they twist, turn and twirl? Any teenager in shorts and pads plus helmet will tell you this is like flying. They are in the Seventh Dimension when they do this play.

The Seventh Dimension has a timeless quality to it. Timeless. A very important point when you consider a lot of people are saying 'time' as we know it will not exist soon, i.e. 2012. It simply means we will soon not think of time as relevant in our lives. We won't. The Bird Tribes have come to show us this and bring peace.

Our Earth is where we can learn to master different realities quickly. Everywhere we turn, we are told to manifest our realities, which we can and must do. This is the physical world. We must learn to manifest and to create within and without not only the Third Dimension but the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh. The Seventh is the realm of birdsong. Yes, I am repeating this to let it sink in deep within to the marrow of your bones. When we go into the Seventh Dimension, then we have the ability to look within and through the lower ones and on up into the Eighth, Ninth, Tenth and so on. The key IS the number seven. This vibration changes things and is what makes the powerful shift we seek. Listen to the birds outside, they all chirp, chirp, chirp. Birdsong. Shift and rise people. Listen, shift and rise. Timeless, fearless, and extremely creative you can now be. If you feel stuck, go out and be with the birds for a time. They will show you how to get in the correct key or dimension immediately.

The Bird Tribes have returned to our consciousness to remind us to 'perceive' how other people think, feel and relate. Why? So we understand one another perfectly, or as perfectly as possible. There is a profound reason for this because as we hurry towards our new Earth life and new world we are creating, we must learn harmony with the present world to be able to complete our new Earth's creation. We are doing this and actively so, and we must understand just how important it is we participate. All of us need to participate. No shirkers, it is not allowed. Honest, you signed on to do this shift to create your new world at this time and place. Honor your choice and smile upon the memory of having chosen so.

One of the first things a shaman learns is they have a spirit that can fly whenever and wherever they wish to fly. Often a bird spirit will first appear to them announcing their calling to be a shaman. Many of you have asked me to teach you how to become shamans, and while many are called; few are willing to see how easy it is to do the work on their own. In fact, each of us must learn to fly using our inborn spirit to travel wherever we wish in spirit. Salome's Secret: You do not have to be a shaman to fly, nor do you need to use anything to do this except your own abilities. You have them.

Remember, birds signify spirit and we all have spirit. Shamans are trained to recognize that they have a spirit that can fly so they can use this inborn gift to do their work. True shamans will always teach you that you too can do this. The ones who aren't true to their calling will keep trying to tell you they have the power but you don't. Hopefully, a few of those so-called wannabes will read this and wake up and help out!

Who are the Bird Tribes? They are us. Yes, these beings have come before and mastered this flying and they are all around us now, more so than ever. We say they have returned but they have always been here. What has changed is our ability to recognize and acknowledge them.

A short time back I was talking with good friends in their back yard. There were birds galore chirping and flying back and forth, so naturally the conversation turned to birds. My friend Jeannie had mentioned she was going to pick up a raven to care for after our visit because she works bringing wounded animals back to health. She was wondering if this was going to be good, and we all assured her it was indeed, not only good, but a magical sign. She was looking for a friend to be loyal and trustworthy and guess who showed up? Ravens are nothing if not loyal, devoted and trustworthy once they adopt you. The raven had called upon her, and she in turn would nurture it back to health and it would teach her the magic of spreading her wings and flying. She had been struggling with how to market her services and products and I said, "The raven will show you how to fly with this". It seemed, so right. It was so right. I don't have to guess which dimension Jeannie and her raven have been in this week. I know.

The others in the group each shared their personal bird stories and the more we talked, the more the birds gathered round. Soon we were talking louder and louder and the birds were chirping louder and louder, raising their voices in birdsong and inspiring each of us. The atmosphere was most magical and empowering. We all felt we could fly with our ideas using our inborn spirit to guide us!

I remember watching the Olympics in China last year as the images of birds flew up and around and around the stadium telling the people of the world to take wing and fly, and recognize their own ability to wing it and be their best. What a wonderful way of pointing out to the world at large they too are of the Bird Tribes!

Why are the Bird Tribes who have gone before and mastered the art of letting their inborn spirit fly catching our awareness now? It's to let us know we have the ability to shift awareness and make things happen for our present world and its inhabitants, but for our future Earth that is now being created! Not only are we to make things happen for us, and our spirits, but we are to inspire others to do the same. These old ones are saying, "We once had to learn we could fly, and now you are also learning this"

Eons from now, we too will announce our presence as part of the Bird Tribes of the universes, to other younger Bird Tribes like us, to whom we will say "Ho! You have the ability, now fly!" Get it done and create your new world.

Remember, birdsong IS healing to the spirit. Who among us doesn't feel lifted up when we hear birds in song? And who . . . doesn't look up in the sky when a bird passes overhead? We ALL do. (by the way, the birds get the biggest kick out of watching you look up and it makes their day)

Make no mistake about it, signs are all around. If you Twitter on the net, then you're actively being a part of the Bird Tribe today. It is so funny how famous people announce they have just 'twittered'. They just get the biggest ol' grin on their faces don't they? I'm not saying you must join in, but I am trying to get the point across that the Bird Tribes of old are saying to us new Bird Tribers, "FLY! WING IT! Take up your wings and fly! Let your spirit soar." They want you to have fun with this. Creation and flying using your spirit IS fun!

This is but a short smattering of info on Bird Tribes, and yes our bird friends who soar above us and chirp, cheep, twitter, and sing to us are part of us; this grand conspiracy to get us to remember our promise to create a new Earth and new worlds. They just have a bit different form. If truth be known, many of the Bird Tribes of old take up shape as birds and flit among us. They can show up as angels too, or you may just think they are not spirits, or birds or just other people like you . . . but don't be too sure . . .

The idea is flight mastery and mastery of spirit and being brave enough to shift consciousness and fly with your inborn strong spirit. Be of the Bird Tribes consciously, because you are!

Your Seventh Chakra vibrates to the Seventh Dimension or your higher self. This is the same vibration as birdsong, so DO go out in nature, and enjoy listening to the birds and know they are helping you to tune in. The end result is love and being able to understand one another in mind, and heart, and reconcile the outside with the inside. It's called being AS ONE with all or ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL.

This last sentence above is the most important message the Bird Tribes of old have to bring us. We are indeed, ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL. It is vital we learn be this so we can shift into our new Earth creations and new lives that are upon us now. Happy flying all.

See you next month at Shaman's Corner.

Salome

Each month, we randomly select, from among the e-mails received from you, one person to be featured in our prayer circle. All we need from you is a paragraph or two about the person--and yes it can be yourself--along with his/her name, age and place of residence. Use the "Submit Request" link above. Oh, and don't think that only illnesses are worthy of prayers. It can be a strong desire, a job you're anxiously hoping for, or anything that keeps you up nights wishing on the stars. You'll be amazed just how potent the power of prayer really is.

For Carol McGrath

Please pray for my husband Timothy. He lost a job he loved in 2007. He just cannot get over it and has been depressed. It is starting to take a toll on his physical and mental health. His doctor keeps putting him on different meds and he is having trouble with them. Last week he had to be hospitalized because he had 2 seizures due to the medications. He had another problem this week.

We have been married 23 years and have always felt we were soulmates. These problems are starting to break down our marriage and we both are so sad. Please pray for us to be healed and for things to get better for my husband.

Bless you all,

Carol

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