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I am a great believer in Karma, but just what is it? Karma comes from the Sanskrit and ancient Indian Language with the underlying principal that every deed in our lives will affect our future life. For example, if we treat others badly during our lifetime we will have negative experiences later on in that lifetime or in future lifetimes. Likewise, if we treat others well we will be rewarded by positive experiences.

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ASTRID BROWN

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

INNER BEAUTY


INNER BEAUTY
What shows on the outside comes from within
Every giving moment every mortal sin
It shows in the eyes the windows to your soul
It shows where you've come from, a tale to be told
All your experiences, your faults and your pride
It's etched in your psyche there's nothing you can hide
Nothing can be erased nor wiped clean
You may not see what others do but believe me it is seen
It reflects in your aura and the colours it dictates
It shows up regrets, your faults and your mistakes
And this will be seen and reflected for all to view
This becomes your inner beauty, this is You

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TO INSPIRE AND MAKE YOU THINK

THE FOLLOWING BELOW ARE QUOTES FROM KAHLIL GIBRAN

One of the best selling poets of all time, He didn't write merely to describe or to give joy or even stir up the emotions, each poem was philosophy. When you read some of his work he puts life in the context where it's supposed to be, something that is necessary, we experience and we learn from and thus grow. 

No matter which quote or poem you may read you will always take something away from it, no matter how many times you read them 

One day you will ask me which is more important? my life or yours? I will say mine and you will walk away not knowing that you are my life.

If you love somebody, let them go, for if they return, they were always yours. And if they don't, they never were.

Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.

Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.

But let there be spaces in your togetherness and let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.

A friend who is far away is sometimes much nearer than one who is at hand. Is not the mountain far more awe-inspiring and more clearly visible to one passing through the valley than to those who inhabit the mountain?

And ever has it been known that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
Yesterday is but today's memory, and tomorrow is today's dream.

I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet, strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers.





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TAROT "THE WORLD"

EXCITEMENT EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS WITHIN GRASP "THE WORLD"

If we look at the symbolism in this card you will see its meanings. In the center we have the two headed figure both male and female both sexes within one suggesting to me completeness. We have the serpent with the tip of its tail in its mouth forming a complete circle suggestive of a full cycle. Also we have swords, cups, pentacles and wands, suggesting we have everything we need. the figures are in the open sky but look at the figures foot on a pinnacle of cloud as if on top of a mountain. You have conquered and reached the top. When I see this card in a reading it often shows up, when the client has everything needed to reach the top, it suggests ambitions will be fulfilled, it suggests achievement of goals and its suggests the old cycle where there may have been troubles and problems in the past is now over and the client has the world at their feet and the potential to do well at whatever goal and ambition



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TAROT "THE MOON"

THE MOON, THE SUBCONSCIOUS, IMAGINATION AND DECEPTION

In the mythic tarot you see the figure is represented by more than one face and likewise stands before her her trusted friend the dog with three heads. You see the full moon shines brightly and is reflected in the water. lets take the water, it is a reflection meaning it is not real but an illusion and that is what this card is all about, a fake reality. Depending on the other cards in the reading, to me when this card comes up, is you are not seeing what is really there, its all an illusion and you are fooling yourself. Often I find this card appears when you are being deceived and fooled by someone close to you, a good friend or that you are not seeing the truth and deceiving yourself. The moon creates all kinds of illusions and imaginations run riot, what's lurking in the shadows, can I believe my own eyes. It is suggestive of listening to your true self and your own inner guidance and don't be fooled by the pretty moonlight.




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TAROT "DEATH"

DO NOT FEAR THIS CARD, TAROT THE DEATH CARD
When this card comes up in a reading, many people wrongly assume it means a physical death, either of themselves or someone close to them. Look at the picture there is a rising sun in the background and green hills, this suggests the promise of something new. Death is something we all fear but in the Tarot it is suggesting to us Fear of the Unknown. You can tell from the illustration how the figures are trying to appease death but the figure has open arms and hasn't come to take their life but come to show them, "Look at what is before you, you have the whole world in front of you". Yes this can be frightening for we don't know where this journey will go. All this card means is the past is gone, its time to embrace change and move on to something new and life is what we make it but look it's bright and full of promise



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Monday, 14 March 2011

TAROT "THE 3 OF CUPS"

A CELEBRATION 'THE 3 OF CUPS"
This is a very good and auspicious card to have in a layout, it speaks of celebration and happiness to come.

Description: Here, Psyche stands in front of a pool of still water, dressed in her white gown and in her hands are a bunch of lilies, signifying the purity of her soul. Behind her, is her husband, Eros, wielding his bow and Arrows of Love, still invisible to her eyes but Psyche goes through the ceremony without fear, knowing that this unseen person loved her dearly. The Moon shines brightly down on the scene. In front of her, as a blessing and an offering to her and her husband, are three mermaids, offering three shining Cups. The 3 of cups signifies the celebration of a marriage, or perhaps the birth of a child. Just as the marriage of Eros and Psyche is but an beginning to a more complex story, this card symbolizes a beginning but there is more to be revealed and more to be experienced.



When I see this in a reading it often shows up when a love is re-kindled, where for whatever reason one partner was afraid of commitment or parted after a disagreement, it is a new beginning and a time of celebration and happiness. If the other cards support it it can signify a cementing of a much wanted baby or even the deepening love for one another and an event such as a wedding anniversary





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TAROT "THE DEVIL"

TAROT 'THE DEVIL' A CARD NOT TO BE FEARED
When this card comes up in a reading people see it as something to fear and something evil and people then get the wrong assumption of tarot. The tarot is merely a tool of guidance and clarity. 
 
Literal meaning:  the Devil card often implies that it is time to face, and look at these shadow sides of ourselves.  In owning these shadow parts, we can also free up the creative energy used to suppress these hidden parts, and learn how to accept ourselves and others as being human with all of our flaws.

It’s time to look at your shadow side, you may want to have a deeper reading for more insight into how to release this powerful creative energy so you can live a more conscious life.

Basically how I read it, it's time to take stock and control of your life, you have allowed situations and others to control you, this was because of your own fears and weaknesses and that there is part of your own psyche you didn't like, now its time to face up to all your faults, warts and all and do something about it. Essentially it means change and the time has come to change what you do not like about yourself, this will give you a new found freedom and you can break free from these shackles




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TAROT "THE TEN OF CUPS"

THE TEN OF CUPS A WISH COMING TRUE

In the Mythic Tarot the Conclusion of the Numbered Cards in the Suit of Cups shows Psyche rising to divine status, able to join her husband at last.
Description: The tenth card of any of the numbered Minor Arcanna always represents a conclusion and here, it represents the conclusion of the eventful love story. Psyche is at last able to join her beloved among the Gods of Olympus. Psyche and Eros stand side by side, holding hands. Psyche no longer wears her white gown but instead, wears a gown sewn out of gilt thread. She has a pair of wings, like her husband, showing her acension to divine status. Behind them is an ornate arch that is seen often throughout this suit. In front of them, stacked neatly, are ten golden Cups. This is the "Happily ever after" that we see in numerous fairly tales where all problems are solved and the main characters of the story settle down unfretted by woes or problems. The end of the story reflects the tradtional meaning of this card, which is permeance in affairs of the hearts or a peaceful family life.
How I interpret this card, I see like above it is a wish, a hope fullfilled with certainty. Where the 'Star' often represents hope and a dearest wish, this card in a reason surely dictates this happy eventual outcome, because it is in the suite of cups this generally pertains to relationships. So I can happily tell the client the outcome is positive and their wish will manifest


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TAROT "THE STAR"


'THE STAR' ONE OF THE MAJOR ARCANA

The card illustrated above is known as the Star and this particular card is from the Mythic Tarot and the deck I prefer to use. It's literal meaning is when we see this card in a reading, it tells of a very potent wish. The surrounding cards can provide more details about the wish, and sometimes whether or not it will actually come true. Often, the Star keeps popping up when there's something we're looking forward to that has not yet materialized. A lot like other major cards, this one seems to appear and reappear until either the inevitable happens, or there is a change in course. In the Mythic Tarot, the Star is Pandora - opening the forbidden box that released human suffering upon mankind. This helps remind us to be careful what we wish for, because our thoughts and dreams are very powerful. On the other hand, sometimes the creatures within are all butterflies, ladybugs, fireflies and fairies. Your box of wishes and dreams just might be filled with all the beauty you ever imagined, and more. 

This card is often known as "the wish card" and reading the tarot is an individual thing, every reader has their own method and yes you will get good results if you stick to the pure standard meanings of the card. I will even go on to say, if you get a good tarot book you can learn all the meanings of the cards by rote and you don't even have to be psychic to do this, you will still get good results. But you will get more depth, more insight and more clarity is you allow your intuition free reign and allow your psychic abilities to flow through.
How I personally see this card in a reading. I see it as hope, that all is not lost and depending on the other cards in a reading it can neutralise any negativity and convey there is still hope and your wish has been acknowledged. I always tell my clients when this card comes up and ask them to concentrate on their dearest wish as this card can help manifest it in reality. It is a very positive card in a reading. I always tell clients too, be careful what you wish for as it can come true.




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PSYCHIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PSYCHIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

IS IT REALLY POSSIBLE TO FORECAST THE FUTURE AND OTHER QUESTIONS?

I am often asked various questions pertaining to the spirit world and various aspects of the psychic, here are some of them: I will in time feature more questions and answers as this webpage evolves

Q. Is a psychic or medium a fortune teller?
A. It may surprise you to know psychics and mediums are not fortune tellers
Q. Is it possible to forecast the future?
A.Well not 100% and this is because of free will.
Q. What is free will?
A. Free will is YOUR right to decide what you want to do about a situation, it is a choice
Q. How does free will affect a situation?
A. Well before we incarnate as Spirit in a human body, we decide on what experiences and challenges that will benefit our spiritual growth. However we are given the choice (free will) as to whether we go through with the experience or challenge. In effect we are allowed to change or mind.
Q. So are you saying we all know what lies before us?
A. Well in a way we all do. Remember we are 'Spirit' in a human body and your spirit does retain a memory but it is deep in our subconscious. This memory is retained deeply for a reason to help us fulfill our experiences and challenges we ourselves chose. However it is also at this deep level so we are not so aware. If you knew what lay before you would you go through with it? Probably not but we still retain this memory deeply and this reflects in our Aura.
Q. So what is the Aura?
A.The aura is The Aura is an electromagnetic field that surrounds living bodies, this includes people, animals, plants and crystals and is composed of several layers that are constantly moving. The Aura links us to whats known as Universal energy i.e. that is all the knowledge in the Universe past, present and future. It is on this aura that psychics are able to tap into and access your past, whats going on in the present and the possible future and I say possible specifically if your goal or desire is dependent on other people, for remember every person involved in a situation has free will.