Channeling Anais Nin

"I leap like a squirrel about Paris, laughing at astrological predictions." Anais Nin from Incest

Today I rescued a sodden baby squirrel and communicated with Anais Nin - a coincidence? Perhaps.

This is what she told me:

"You are to channel for creative folk with money. You will have a boat and travel doing this."

Squirrel Medicine:
"The gathering power of squirrel medicine is a great gift. It teaches you how to gather and store your energy for times of need...Its message is to be prepared, but not to go nuts...love yourself enough to gather the goods that will meet your needs in times of scarcity, even if that time never comes. Honor your future, by readying yourself for change." From Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams & David Carson

Angelite:
I was very drawn to work with Angelite, a beautiful, pale, angelic blue stone.

Angelite (Anhydrite, Blue Druzy) helps stabilize the emotions and the physical and emotional bodies. It calms and enhances creativity and psychic ability, and helps one speak up, teach or perform. Angelite also aids meditation and psychic healing and promotes empathy and compassion for all life, as it calms and comforts us with the realization that we are never really alone.

Anais Nin Suggests:
Anais suggested that I surround myself with Middle Eastern fabrics, to create a cocoon, and that I was to publish these conversations with her.

She also suggested that I continue with my printmaking endeavours and that I will eventually show this work on my boat.

She also wants me to reiterate my specialty, in regards to my soul readings. So here goes:

My Specialty:
I am a channel for healing guidance, not so much for prophecy, but more for creative guidance and healing in connection with your spirit guides, the ancestors and your past lives.

My main spirit guides are Annie the Elder and Dan, a Native American Indian guide.

I also work with crystals and astrological wisdom to facilitate healing and growth.

Me at the Gypsy Den, Costa Mesa, CA.

How To Get Ready For Your Soul Reading

Here are a few suggestions to help you prepare for your reading so that you can have the best experience possible.

Be Prepared

The clearer your questions are, the clearer my responses will be and I would definitely advise you to check out my areas of specialty beforehand. If one or more of these tools or techniques appeals to you please let me know. Also, be sure and take a look at these soul reading samples to see if my style of reading fits your needs. I want to make sure we’re a good fit before we begin. Most people find the experience of getting a reading to be fun, inspirational and healing.

Plan on receiving an excellent reading

If this is your first reading, or you're feeling unsure or skeptical please try and keep an open mind so that the reading can take effect, both consciously and subconsciously, in direct and subtle ways. After a few days, you can question and analyze your reading from a more intellectual point of view.

Keep an open mind and heart

Sometimes a client can be so resistant to an answer that they didn’t want to hear, such as, “Is this person my soulmate and will I be with them forever?” that they will not benefit from the overall message of the reading. Over time, the big picture will start to become more clear and you may discover that you already have your answer.

Will I be able to ask questions about past, present and future issues?

Yes you can, but my readings are also intended to be therapeutic and healing based. If you are looking for more of a 'fortune teller' or ‘entertainment style’ reading I can always direct you towards someone else. Ultimately the goal of a soul reading is to encourage you to go more deeply within yourself, so that you can begin making the changes necessary to lead a fulfilling and exceptional life.

How do you read cards if the client isn't handling them?

I don't read cards like a tarot reader does. I use the cards as a visual affirmation to confirm the insights I receive during the reading and I don't look at the cards until after the reading is finished. During the reading, I hold my hand over the card to sense it's energy and this usually confirms what I'm picking up about that person's situation/question/issue during the reading. (See the photo below.)

The artwork (I only work with oracle cards of my own creation) is meant to expand the reading into the visual realms, because I find that people resonate with artistic beauty on a whole different level than the written word. Because I have always been an artist I truly and deeply believe in the healing power of art.

The real work has just begun

During a reading you will often receive confirmation about something that you already know and this is wonderful, because it's Spirit’s way of giving you the thumbs up. Sometimes you will receive information that may throw you for a loop, and in that case it's best to give it some time. Very often clients will write to me a month later telling me that their reading finally makes sense. But information alone is not the sole purpose of my readings. My intuitive skills are just a diving board, and a preparation, encouraging you to take the plunge so that you can delve more deeply into the heart of things. Once you are aware of what you are dealing with, you can then move forward and actually do something about it.

How to book your reading

You can book your reading from my website, www.KathyCrabbe.com or, if you would prefer to email me directly with your credit card information that is fine too, we can do it in several emails for security purposes, or over the phone, if necessary.

You can read what my clients are saying about their readings here.

You can also read over 370 feedback responses to my readings in my Etsy Shop.

Catie's Crystal Healing Question - Help!

I was recently emailed by Catie (not her real name) about an issue that came up for her while attempting to work with crystals for the very first time. My reply to her dilemma is posted below.

CATIE'S LETTER:

Hi Kathy,

This is going to sound really strange. Here goes! When I was in my early 20's, crystals became very popular. I found the whole thing really interesting, though I knew little about them. A friend of mine, who also didn't know much about them, bought me 3 really pretty ones along with a book about them. The book said that in order to get the most benefit from the stones you had to put your energy into the stone and something about clearing it (can't remember it was so long ago.) Anyway, it said to hold the crystal in your left hand, look into your own eyes in a mirror and clear your mind. I was pretty skeptical, but thought "what the hell." So I did it, and while I was staring at my own face in the mirror, suddenly my face was replaced by the face of what I can only describe as an evil looking creature and it literally growled at me. Needless to say it scared the hell out of me. I ran out of the room and threw everything into the trash and tried to convince myself that it was my imagination but even after all of these years I KNOW that it was very real. It really freaked me out and I have always wondered what the hell that was all about. Any idea?

Thanks for listening to my crazy story.
Catie

MY RESPONSE TO CATIE:

To better understand Catie's dilemma I decided to meditate and read the situation psychically. It was very clear, right away that the answer was simple. Catie was actually seeing her own fears looking right back at her.
I also sensed that she may have been sacrificed in a past life and I felt some pain in my wrists. Because of that experience(s) Catie may have a fear of exposing herself in her present life to those who will judge her harshly.

BALANCE:

For Catie: Always know that you work with the light and the dark in balance. Know also that you are grounded in Mother Earth ('clay feet' - see a previous post) and that your soul shines. Feel yourself protected by envisioning a crystalline glow surrounding your body; shimmering, clear and rainbow hued.

A HEALING MEDITATION with AFFIRMATION EXERCISE:

Meditate or sit quietly with your palms up and repeat this affirmation:

I am safe.
I am protected.
I am goddess.
I am queen of my own domain.
I am guided.
I am loved
I am ___________ (state your name)

Finish up by thanking your guides, god/dess, the Divine, etc. for allowing you this moment of grace and understanding.

The silk painting pictured above is my depiction of how my first ever acupuncture treatment made me feel.

If any of my readers have any other questions or concerns about crystal healing please don't hesitate to comment below.

Let's Be Honest with Each Other!

ANN IS SPILLING THE BEANS:

Ann Says:

I believe that many of us are on a healing journey and for me, healing my psoriasis is part of my life journey.

I have been working with the Lodestone Exercises every night and my psoriasis has not gone away (yet) but by taking the initial first steps towards healing myself I have already seen some changes in my condition.

CHANGES:

1. I have opened up more to those I love.
2. I have discovered why my psoriasis flares up when it does.
3. I have a much better understanding about why I have psoriasis.
4. I can now see that the original purpose for having psoriasis is no longer relevant for me - it's original purpose was to protect me, like wearing armour, or a shield - it served as protection against getting hurt.

ALTERNATIVES:

I have taken the first steps in my own self-healing and in the process have connected with a pranic healer in India who will be helping me heal my psoriasis, along with a good friend in Ontario, Canada who will be journeying (a Shamanic technique) for me as well."

SELF-HEALING:

Self-healing, psychic healing, crystal healing - these energy healing techniques may not always heal you in the exact way that you thought they would but they do open doorways that allow you to re-connect with another you that is innately healthy, whole and holy.

SHARING YOUR STORY:

Please share your story in whatever way you can - the healing work you do as an individual heals us all, in the process.

Love is Pain - A Lodestone Healing

This Lodestone pendant was created by healing arts jeweler Verda Brown: As a healer, I believe some type of healing or blessing is imparted to the bearer along with a piece selected according to what attracted the person to begin with.

Lodestones:
are naturally magnetic pieces of iron ore. Iron ore becomes magnetic due to lightning striking it over an extended period of time. This is more likely to happen in areas such as mountain tops, where large expanses of iron ore are exposed. Lodestones are considered to be very powerful and sacred by cultures that value blacksmithing and lightning deities.

Lodestone has quite the magical and healing history: it was originally used by sailors over two thousand years ago to create the first compasses, and it was also popular with prostitutes who used it to attract male customers to their bed.

Healers use Lodestone (often in pairs) to help break through energy blocks, repel negativity and help the physical body regain its balance and strength.

Feeding Lodestones: Many traditions consider the Lodestone to be a "living stone" and recommend feeding and watering it by sprinkling it with iron shavings or magnetized sand sprinkled.

Ann's Struggle with Psoriasis:
Today we will look at Ann and her lifelong struggle with psoriasis.

Ann's Story:
Love is pain
is psoriasis
is protection, like armour
against vulnerability
against love
against pain.

Ann's Dilemma:
What if there was no more pain...does this mean there is no more love either?
Drinking dulls the pain.
Making love is just sex and it means nothing.

A Crystal Healing Exercise for Psoriasis -
Healing the Mind/Body Split with Lodestone:
- I recommend adding these simple crystal healing exercises to your everyday routine.
- You can also work with Lodestone by holding it in your hand and brushing it just above the affected area.
- Make sure to cleanse your lodestone after every session; a simple sage smudge or your favorite cleansing ritual should be enough.
- Note: Magnetic jewelry should not be worn by pregnant women or by persons with pacemakers or defibrillators without first checking with your primary care provider.

Exercise 1 - A 3rd Eye Chakra Healing & Teaching:
Place lodestone on your 3rd eye (between your eyebrows)while lying down.

Affirmation:
By giving with love I receive love.
Love begets Love.

Warning: this is a powerful stone and may cause old buried feelings to re-surface, along with pain and nausea if over-used.

Exercise 2 - A DreamWork Teaching:
Try sleeping with a piece of lodestone under your pillow.

Affirmation:
Tell your story, blog it, tell us about your pain, your psoriasis - let it out, unfiltered, use a pseudonym if necessary.
Step 1. Release your story
Step 2. Tell a live person, face-to-face
Step 3. Keep tabs on why and when your psoriasis flares up - track your emotions
Step 4. Report back in 1 week with your progress!

Something To Ponder:
Imagine the healing that is taking place right now if we consciously focus on releasing our pain and healing through telling. The danger is that we become addicted to "spilling the beans." Are you a blabber or a secret-keeper?

In Summary:
- A lodestone can be worn, carried or slept with under your pillow.
- Ann's Story will be continued on the next New Moon so please check back for an update.
- Please do write in and share your own personal lodestone healing journey.
- My Blessings go out to all of you who are brave enough to heal yourself.

Most of my soul readings involve work with healing crystals. You can book a soul reading here.