The Violet is a symbolic feature of February as its blossoms commonly poke their way through this cold snowy month.Violet symbolism includes: Love Modesty Honesty Remembrance Protection Healing Transition Dreams Connection NobilityThe Violet is symbolic of love for many reasons - from appearance, color and fragrance, all its facets elicit an amorous quality. In fact, the Violet has long been a key ingredient for perfumes for its ability to woo and attract suitors.The Violet color reminds me of the Sahasrara, the Crown chakra, whose energy is focused in matters of awareness. This chakra deals with concepts such as enlightenment, divinity, peace and liberation from limitation. Meditation upon the Violet flower and its violet hues can trigger these timeless beatitudes.In other words, the Violet is a perfect partner in transcendence.The flower color and the vi...

'Allow your soul to steep. In so doing, the aroma of alternative solutions emerge & infinite options will brew.'I wrote this on my Facebook wall after surrendering a great deal of frustration over a few creative snafus.When I get stuck, I try to move myself out of context - put myself in other landscapes. Doing this led me to the concept of 'soul steeping.'I saw myself as a tea bag slumped and sagging at the bottom of a cup. I wasn't very attractive looking, a soggy brown heap of inconclusivity. But the heat of the added water really enticed my perspective. I was still a nondescript, boggy tea bag, but the boil created an emanation from me...tendrils of flavor emitted from my cheesecloth skin. Sleek, dark aromas began to surface from that teacup-pit. I fancy our creative potential is much the same way. Potential is an unseen aspect. Or, perhaps it can be seen but like a ...

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away there lived a king who had been given the gift of two Peregrine falcons.This was a very honorable gift as the falcons were exquisite, and would make noble companions as the king hunted his royal grounds.The king passed the falcons off to his gamekeeper and instructed him to train the raptors for next season's hunt.The gamekeeper set about his training of the two Peregrine's. One bird performed exceedingly well. However, the second bird excelled not at all. In fact, the bird never moved off its branch!The gamekeeper was flummoxed, so he recruited the advice of an avian expert. After inspecting the bird who would not fly, he diagnosed it as perfectly healthy and sound. He was baffled as to why the bird would not fly.Left with no other choice, the gamekeeper approached the king about the flightless falcon. Never turning down a good challenge, the k...

Numbers demand to be observed through a myriad of viewfinders.I just love them as oracles because they are so painfully simplistic yet vast in complexity (it's that duality thing that really sets me on the jazz about numbers).Here are a few ideas for 'viewfinders' and creative play we can use when exploring number meanings. draw them write them journal them paint them sing them dance out numbered steps (ie: the Texas 2-step) drum their rhythms find them in the clouds use numbers to research dates observe numbers in times, distances, measurements observe them in the Tarot count them out in your M&M's or cornflakes (and eat 'em) speak them count backwards breathe in number patterns (ie: inbreath 1, hold for 3, outbreath 4) count stitches (yes, like needlepoint) randomly open your favorite book & observe the number page for assista...

Here are some quick tips to interpreting symbolism for yourself: Self-Invest: Meditate, contemplate, ruminate, dream, relax into your own soul-knowing and swim in the answers within your own energetic oceans of knowledge. This is the optimum and ideal way to obtain symbolic interpretations. Be determined. Be patient. This is an investment in increasing the value of your soul.


Keep Seeking: There are infinite resources available to assist us in knowing to our satisfaction. Token Rock is a fabulous place to start! This is a resource-goldmine! I've written gobs of pages on potential symbolism and symbolic suggestions (go exploring) too. And, by all means, support your local library! Libraries are our modern version of the Akashic records - they are packed with value on your quest for enlightenment. Plan a day at the library to research ancient wisdom...

I have a few Evergreen bushes around the house and they mean infinitely more to me than mere landscape features.Our ancient kin, particularly of the Celtic ilk, observed Evergreens as hugely powerful in symbolism. Because they stayed green through the 'dark half' of the year, Evergreens were considered to possess qualities such as: Invincibility Determination Immortality Strength Stoicism RevitalizationUnbending against heavy winter snows and brutal winds - the Evergreen won a high place of honor amongst the Celts.In fact, these early clans brought Evergreen boughs into the home as a reminder of the indomitable spirit inherent in all life. I observe the Evergreens in my midst as heroes in this winter grip. Ever-bright and ever-clear, their likeness reminds me of the ever-green nature within the core of every human.We too have the ability to stand strong in the midst of...

When symbols come into my awareness, sometimes I'm unsure about their meaning.I believe, if a symbol surfaces, then its symbolic meaning is inherent within my understanding as well.So, whether geometric, totemic or otherwise I know I have the right keys for unlocking symbolic meanings.Armed with this knowing, when I am unclear about a symbolic meaning, this is what I do:
• Meditate: Sometimes lightly, sometimes deeply, sometimes while doing the dishes or while walking. My energy rolls all over the symbol in question - thoughtfully, lovingly. Inspiration always comes from this. Always. Once I get an inspirational hit, I either know the message that symbol has for me, or I am directed to other resources for more information.
• Research: If the message of the symbol doesn't come instantly, I've got to research it. If the symbol is geometric, I begin to contemplate it...

Every morning, i have an exchange with these ridiculously perky Shamrocks.I watch while 'patiently' waiting for the java to brew (whaddya mean the coffee isn't ready yet!?!?!), and i get lost in these deep amaranthine beauties.These gems encourage me to view them with Dream Eyes and in so doing, limitless morphing ensues.Like... Seeing Whale tales slapping high seas while en route to acres of plankton yummies. Spying Pterodactyl wings slicing through crazy pre-dawn mists & fog. Viewing airplane propellers that spin me into exotic realms. Counting Sacred Trinities and getting lost in the promises these triads hold. Picturing Valentine hearts crudely cut from construction paper & waiting to be given to a secret love.This morning, these bounding babes asked me to share with you....to invite YOU to dive into their violaceous pools of wonder...to ask YOU to watch them ...

The only thing I have ever run away from is labeling. I have this neurotic aversion to being labeled, or observing myself fall into the trap of labeling.This is why 'branding' in the world of marketing is a challenge for me. Thankfully, I have far greater forces working with me than the powers of PR. ;)It's the terror of being pigeon-holed that keeps me running like Roger Bannister away from labels. Slap one on...and what if it won't come off???This thought occurred to me after...a) Laboriously picking off stubborn label-goo from books I'm giving to my peeps for Christmas.b) And being diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) by a well-meaning, but overbearing mother-figure in my life (chill out Poppins, you know I love ya).Am I affected by the seasons? Absolutely! Everybody is, and if they tell you they're not, they're lying. Our physicality is manifested from the Mother (Earth)...

For me, and many others, the bulk of richer understanding comes about through dreams and meditation.Those of us who derive Knowing from dreams, meditations and visions must be vigilant in educating ourselves in the way of discernment.Why? Because higher data is packaged in dreams/visions, and our interpretations of this data depends upon our ability to expand our Views beyond ground-zero, beyond mundane, beyond the scope of the banal self.Prophetic dreams will share common threads like: They will be intensely visual/vivid. Prophetic dreams will feel like we are experiencing the scene in actual, real-time reality.

Prophetic dreams will reference and/or address global concerns.

These dreams usually reveal themselves as a parable - a narrative with a moral.My dream last night embroidered each of these common threads into my awareness mas...