The Empowered Spirit Show

Terri Ann Heiman

The Empowered Spirit Show, where I explore the connection to the human Spirit in a way that helps you navigate your life, including crisis. It’s the spiritual (not religious) connection that I talk about. Bringing spirituality into your everyday life will help you to live confidently and more powerfully. Ready to take a pause, be inspired, and learn ways you can show up more dynamic, more enriched, and more fulfilled? Subscribe to the podcast, it will EMPOWER your spirit! read less
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Reiki Rays Healing Summit 2024 with Yolanda Williams
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Reiki Rays Healing Summit 2024 with Yolanda Williams
This episode is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Ritual+Shelter is dedicated to providing one-on-one, in-depth conversations with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match their unique interests and energy. They offer Tarot sessions, Reiki, Sound Bowl, Crystal Healing, and now offer Witch Consultations. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit. Find them on Instagram at Ritualsheltershoppe as well as Pinterest at Ritual+Shelter. As this podcast goes to air, we find ourselves in the midst of a powerful transition following the New Moon Solar Eclipse. This celestial event invites a wave of change and evolution for all of us, opening doors to a deeper understanding of who we truly are. Now is the time to not only set new intentions but to embody them, aligning ourselves with our authentic truth. With the energy of Libra, an air element,  we’re reminded of our connection to our thoughts and the importance of choosing them wisely. Each moment brings a choice: to shift away from overactive thinking and towards a renewed trust in our higher selves, tapping into the profound wisdom of our souls. Libra energy encourages us to seek balance. Are you giving yourself the space to pause and reflect, or are you caught in the whirlwind of busyness? Remember, when we rush through life without recognizing the power of stillness, we risk depleting our energy. Deep within us lies an inner strength, a wisdom that embodies our individuality and core passions. This Soul force is a vital aspect of who we are—an intrinsic part of us that demands to be expressed. Are you feeling overwhelmed by your racing thoughts and stuck in the monotony of your daily routine? Do you sense that there’s a different way to navigate life, but you’re not quite sure how to find it? I’ve been there—lost, confused, and feeling utterly alone, as if there was no escape. Sleepless nights and a lack of appetite became my norm, until one pivotal day 27 years ago when I was introduced to a teacher who worked with the transformative energy of Reiki. That experience changed my life. I was reminded of this journey recently during an interview for Woman’s World Magazine, where I shared how discovering and learning Reiki helped me manage my anxiety, empowering me to make better choices for myself and, most importantly, for my children. It’s significant that such a well-respected national magazine chose to highlight this topic, reflecting how important it is to bring Reiki into public conversation. I’m grateful to see it gaining traction in hospitals, workplaces, and research, and that’s exactly what we’ll discuss in today’s episode. If you’re ready to shift your perspective and embrace change, I invite you to schedule a complimentary Spiritual Upgrade Call with me. Let’s explore the number one thing that’s keeping you stuck in old patterns. Click here to schedule.   In today’s episode I speak with Yolanda Willaims about this next upcoming Reiki Rays Healing Summit. Yolanda, a Reiki Master Teacher and fellow podcaster, is one of the co-host for the summit. In this episode, we talk about Reiki Rays, some of the upcoming interviews, the hopes of the summit and how you can particpate. Reiki Rays is a global community of Reiki practitioners and teachers dedicated to creating a brighter and more aware future for us all using Reiki as a main healing tool. They  assist and empower an International  Reiki community members with opportunities for personal and spiritual growth . This have a wide variety of Reiki articles and infographics, free guided meditations, free e-books, online courses and summits via their Reiki Rays University platform. Since its founding in 2012, Reiki Rays has touched the lives of more than four million people, becoming now one of the world’s most popular and respected source of Reiki knowledge.
Living Your Best 5D Life with Maureen St. Germain
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Living Your Best 5D Life with Maureen St. Germain
This episode is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. They offer Tarot sessions, Reiki, Sound Bowl, Crystal Healing and Witch Consultations.  @ritualsheltershoppe.     Pintreest  As this podcast goes to air we continue to move through the eclipse portal of energy. The Solar Eclipse comes in on Wed, Oct 2nd in the sign of Libra.  Whereas the Luna eclipse was about pulling us out of our comfort zones, and releasing old karma, the solar eclipse is about stepping forward with a new sense of who we truly are. It’s about setting intentions to trust your higher self.. to connect with the wisdom of your soul. The energy of libra is about finding balance.  Do you take time to pause and slow down.. or do you keep yourself so busy you don’t know how to sit still. ?hen we continually keep going and don’t recognize the power that comes from pausing, it can be draining.   Within each of is an inner strength that comes from the wisdom of our Soul. From my perspective, this Soul force is strong and embodies our individuality and core passions. It represents the essence of who we are—an intrinsic part of us that cannot be ignored and yearns for expression. Many people think this Soul force, if it exists at all, is unrelated to our everyday lives. I think the opposite: to truly find satisfaction in our day and reach our fullest potential, regardless of our field, we must engage with and harness this inner power otherwise we will find ourselves drained of energy. Our higher self filters energy.. it helps us receive higher guidance.. but when we are too busy and drained, the information we seek becomes elusive.. we don’t trust the messages.. we continuously search and wander. Allow the energy of this eclipse to guide you to set new patterns. It's the perfect time to step into your magic and embrace change. Have you ever felt like a pushover, always ready to lend a hand at your own expense? Or perhaps you've found yourself overwhelmed, juggling too many ideas all at once? If so, it might be time for a significant transformation in your life. Are you tired of feeling drained? Are you ready to ground your energy and focus on what truly matters instead of getting lost in distractions? In my recent quiz, “What's Your Evil Archetype?”, I discovered that last year's top response was the People-Pleaser. This year, however, the Wandering Soul has taken the lead, indicating a struggle to focus amidst an excess of wandering energy. Following closely is the Saboteur, who self-sabotages efforts, preventing progress. Do these patterns resonate with you? Many of us find ourselves caught in these cycles without even realizing it.  Old habits keep you in your comfort zone. They are why you walk around feeling stressed, anxious, and fearful to move forward. They're why you are having trouble trusting new decisions and making new choices about your life. These habits keep you from being present and enjoying your life. Imagine breaking free from these cycles once and for all. I have a unique and powerful approach to help you do just that. If you'd like to explore this further, schedule a complimentary Spiritual Upgrade Breakthrough Call. Click here. In today’s episode, I continue the discussion of expanding states of consciousness.  I welcome back to the show, Maureen St. Germain with her book, Living Your Best 5D Life. We talk about how it is possible to undergo dimensional shifts and make spiritual “upgrades” that allow you to shift instantly into 5D. In this episode, we talk about practices for thinking in 5D, the MerKaBa, 8D, the higher self, the light body, navigating the higher dimensions, and how you can harness your strength and energy to live your best 5D life.
Shamanic Star Wisdom with Lisa Biritz
21-09-2024
Shamanic Star Wisdom with Lisa Biritz
This episode is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama.  As this podcast goes to air we continue to move through the eclipse portal of energy. This energy is all about pulling us out of our comfort zones, releasing old karma, and stepping forward into more balanced relationships with ourselves and our communities. This energy is an awakening.  It hits on the south nodes of the cosmic chart, asking you to look at your path and notice where you are stuck in your comfort zone.  It is draining when we continually stay in limiting old habits. Yes, it is comfortable … and the brain seeks safety.. but is it really? Within each of us lies this enigmatic inner strength, our Soul. From my perspective, this Soul force is formidable and embodies our individuality and core passions. It represents the essence of who we are—an intrinsic part that cannot be ignored and yearns for expression. Many people think this Soul force is unrelated to our everyday lives. I believe the opposite: to find satisfaction in our day and reach our fullest potential, regardless of our field, we must engage with and harness this inner power. What does it mean to 'work from your Soul? In my experience, it feels like tapping into a wellspring of limitless potential that is continually rejuvenating and vibrantly alive. Rather than operating from a shallow layer of thoughts or strategies, I experience a connection to a dynamic system of energy and creativity that fuels my work. This is the shift in humanity. This is what this Eclipse portal is all about ….from the full moon of this past week through the new moon in Libra on Oct 2nd. This is what is opening all of us up to. Do you feel like your Soul is wondering.. searching?  When our Soul wanders, it can be draining.. feelings of uncertaintly, our self esteem can drop, we try to please others. However, it is by acknowledging this and finding the tools and techniques to help you move through. What is it for you? The energy drain.. the thing that takes you away from valuing your energy, your time, your light? Have you taken my quiz… This episode is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Instagram:  @ritualsheltershoppe As this podcast goes to air we continue to move through the eclipse portal of energy. This energy is all about pulling us out of our comfort zones, releasing old karma, and stepping forward into more balanced relationships with ourselves and our communities. This energy is an awakening.  It hits on the south nodes of the cosmic chart, asking you to look at your path and notice where you are stuck in your comfort zone.  It is draining when we continually stay in limiting old habits. Yes, it is comfortable … and the brain seeks safety.. but is it really? Within each of us lies an inner strength, our Soul. From my perspective, this Soul force is formidable and embodies our individuality and core passions. It represents the essence of who we are—an intrinsic part that cannot be ignored and yearns for expression. Many people think this Soul force is unrelated to our everyday lives. I believe the opposite: to indeed find satisfaction in our day and reach our fullest potential, regardless of our field, we must engage with and harness this inner power. What does it mean to 'work from your Soul'?  In my experience, it feels like tapping into a wellspring of limitless potential that is continually rejuvenating and vibrantly alive. Rather than operating from a shallow layer of thoughts or strategies, I experience a connection to a dynamic system of energy and creativity that fuels my work. This is the shift in humanity. This is what this Eclipse portal is all about ...from the full moon of this past week through the new moon in Libra on Oct 2nd. This is what is opening all of us up to. Do you feel like your soul is wondering, searching? I recognize this feeling. My soul was wondering and searching for several years after my mother died. When our soul wanders, it can be draining.. feelings of uncertainty, self esteem can drop, and trying to please others. However, it is by acknowledging this and finding the tools and techniques to help you move through.. What is it for you? The energy drain.. the thing that takes you away from valuing your energy, your time, your light? Have you taken my quiz… The Dark Side of Energy Drains? It can help you understand where you are losing energy.  Monetize Your Energy is my next online class, coming this fall. But first, we have to understand these energy drains. When the subtle energies are aligned with what you want, they will work for you.  You will start to draw health, opportunities, people, money, clients or anything you want into your life more easily. This will allow you to work less while having more impact and attracting great clients into your business. It will help you become healthier, stronger, more powerful, and empowered.  Join me online Wed Sept 25 online for more understanding of what it means to monetize your energy and how this can help you empower your life and your work.    It can help you understand where you are losing energy.  Monetizing your Energy is my next online class coming this fall… but first we have to understand these energy drains. When the subtle energies are aligned with what you want, they will work for you.  You will start to draw health, opportunities, people, money, clients or anything you want into your life with a lot more ease. This will allow you to work less while having more impact and attracting great clients into your business. It will help you become healthier, stronger, more powerful, and empowered.  Join me online Wed Sept 25 for more understanding of what it means to monetize your energy and how this can help you empower your life and your work. In today’s episode, I’m so excited to share this interview with you. I am so lucky that I get to interview these amazing spiritual creators and authors.  Today, I speak with Lisa “Rainbow” Biritz.  She has created an oracle deck, Shamanic Star Wisdom; her knowledge and our conversation are so timely… as we continue this shift in higher consciousness and higher awareness.. the wisdom of the star people the star beings can help us so much!  We need to recognize we are a part of htis great cosmic awakening.. the star beings can help us. In this episode, we talk about the wisdom of star beings from across the galaxy, including the innate spiritual gifts you have inherited through your starseed ancestors. Fourteen star families are represented on the cards, including Pleiadians, Hathors, Draconians, and Sirians, and each card shares a talent or quality from the star being shown, such as courage, empathy, beauty, wisdom, or healing power. Lisa Biritz has traveled around the world learning shamanic traditions, including the Hawaiian tradition of Huna, Sandra Ingerman’s core shamanism, and the healing practices of Medicine Chief Sun Bear. Her genuine curiosity about life led her to study journalism in Boston, she is   a magna cum laude graduate. She wrote in this field for 10 years for magazines in Europe and in the US –Elle, Cosmopolitan, was an editor for Marie Claire and a radio talk show host. She lives with her family in Austria and Hawaii. Website Facebook Instagram Shamanic Star Wisdom Oracle-Inner Traditions YouTube
Channeled Message:  Fall Energy
14-09-2024
Channeled Message: Fall Energy
This episode is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their bookshelves covering topics such as Energy Healing, Crystal Healing, Reiki, Chakras, Auras, Accessing the Akashic Records, Shadow Work, Astrology, and Earth Based Healing. You can also find herbal teas and tinctures alongside crystals and oils to help establish a mindful mindset and fluid ambiance before meditation, ritual work, and reflection. Ritual+Shelter is dedicated to providing one-on-one, in-depth conversations with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match their unique interests and energy. They offer Tarot sessions, Reiki, soundbowl, and Crystal healing. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit.  As this podcast goes to air, we are in the eclipse portal of energy. The full moon is on Tuesday, September 17th, at 9:34 p.m. in the sign of Pisces. Deep and sensitive, it carries significant energy, often associated with emotional release, intuition, and spirituality. Full moons are moments of culmination and clarity, while eclipses tend to bring about sudden changes, revelations, or endings. During this particular event, the Pisces influence enhances themes related to dreams, creativity, compassion, and emotional depth. Individuals may experience heightened sensitivity, making it a potent time for introspection and healing. It can also encourage letting go of past emotional baggage and adopting a more intuitive approach to life. This energy may manifest in various ways, including the resolution of emotional issues, increased creativity, and a deeper connection to one's spiritual path. It's an excellent time for meditation, artistic expression, and exploring one's inner world. However, remaining grounded is essential, as the emotional waves can be intense. This eclipse happens as we prepare for the new season. As we make this transition, we bring with us the growth from the summer. What does that mean for me?  As I have talked about, for me, it was a lot of unseen growth, not the outward signs we normally expect to see. My growth was deep within, which helped me ground in my soul’s purpose and reestablish my soul contract. When our soul wanders, it can be draining.. uncertaintly, self-esteem can drop, trying to please others. One of the things I learned from this “adventure” was the worth that I bring to myself and to my community. Once I understood that, everything shifted. I found myself grounded in my soul and ready to harvest all my teachings and step forward in renewed faith for this new season. What is it for you? What energy drain takes you away from valuing your energy, time, and light? In a recent quiz, The Dark Side of Energy Drains, the #1 drain was the people-pleaser, followed by a close second to the wandering soul, and then the martyr. People pleasing can have several downsides, especially if you don't have good energy boundaries" 1. Loss of Authenticity: Constantly trying to meet others' expectations can lead to a loss of self-identity and authenticity. Individuals may neglect their own needs and desires to gain approval. 2. Emotional Exhaustion: Trying to please everyone can be mentally and emotionally draining, leading to burnout, anxiety, and stress. 3. Resentment: Over time, people-pleasers may feel resentment towards those they aim to please, as they might feel their efforts are unappreciated or taken for granted. 4. Difficulty Setting Boundaries: People pleasers often struggle to set healthy boundaries, which can lead to being taken advantage of or overwhelmed by commitments. And more.. Overall, while wanting to please others can stem from kindness, it’s essential to balance this with self-care and authenticity to maintain healthy relationships and personal well-being.  These are just a few examples… want to know more? Join me in my next masterclass, The Aura of a People-Pleaser, where we will look at this energy drain, and I will offer you ways to work energetically with your aura to break this draining habit and monetize your energy better. I’ll drop the link in the shownotes.   When the subtle energies are aligned with what you want, they will work for you.  You will start to draw health, opportunities, people, money, clients or anything you want into your life with a lot more ease. This will allow you to work less while having more impact and attracting great clients into your business. It will help you become healthier, stronger, more powerful, and empowered.
Native Strength with Kate Herrera Jenkins
31-08-2024
Native Strength with Kate Herrera Jenkins
This episode is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Find them on Instagram  @ritualsheltershoppe. Gem & Mineral Show- Sept 6, 7, 8th As this podcast goes to air, we are going to the last New Moon of Summer. It’ in the sign of Virgo as we are in Virgo season. Virgo energy is ruled by Earth, and Virgo season ushers in a period of transition as we move from summer to fall and feel our energy settle and refine. This period gives us a foundation to rest upon as we process the events of the past and future. It allows us to organize our lives after the chaotic burst of energy Leo Season often brings. Virgo Season brings us an opportunity to show up as that person and realize our inherent self-worth. It is a time to let go of self-doubt, perfectionism, and self-criticism as we step into our potential in this lifetime. Virgo’s energy helps us embrace our authentic self realized in Leo Season while accepting it with compassion, forgiveness, and strength. As we journey through Virgo Season, become aware of the conditions you place on yourself for love and acceptance. What impossible level of perfectionism are you holding yourself to and why? We often feel that we have to be perfect to receive love and be worthy. Over this season, began to teach yourself that you are worthy of love, acceptance, and fulfilled dreams just as you are right now.   This New Moon sets your intentions by embracing all aspects of yourself this season. Purge your consciousness of unworthiness at the beginning of Virgo Season by making a list of all the reasons why you don’t believe you deserve love, belonging, acceptance, or fulfilled dreams. Write unrestricted and break free of the bonds of shame that keep you tied to a life of self-doubt. What don’t you feel you are good enough for? What in your past or present is preventing you from owning your magic and declaring your worth to the Universe? Come join us at Ritual + Shelter for a new Moon Light labyight meditation.. Get out of your mind and ground your soul in your heart so taht you can cocreate with source the path you choice.  The event is on Tuesday, Sept 3rd. Register at RS   It is so important to let go of that need to be perfect. It’s draining you of your energy.  As is  people pleasing? Are you  saying yes when you mean no? Are boundaries lacking in your life?   These are all energy drains… The dark side of Energy Drains.  What is your evil archetype?  Take the quiz and find out. I’ll drop the link in the show notes.   I can help you to Monetize your Energy, with spiritual tools, to rewire your brain with neuroscience techniques so that you can create healthy energy boundaries to monetize your energy.   AS a Spirtual mentor not only will I teach you these tools to use for yourself, but also I will hold you accountable to using them and showing up stronger in your energy. My next Masterclass for Energy Drains is on Sunday Sept 15th. Learn how you can stop these energy drains.   As a spiritual mentor and I can you you to tap into your  Soul to  learn more about yourself, how to work through past traumas, and how to step forward in life. I have many tools in which I can guide you through. Want to know more? Schedule a complimentary spiritual upgrade breakthrough call with me. Let's talk about how I can guide you into building your practice, help you move through difficulties in life, transitions, and find the love for your soul that will inspire you.   All the Links will be in the show notes.   In today’s episode, I am finally getting a chance to talk about my trip to Sante Fe.  When I got back, I had a loss with a dear friend’s death, and everything stopped.  I didn’t get a chance to talk about my trip and all that I experienced. I went out there for two reasons, one was to visit a retreat facility.. hint hint .. MAster retreat in 2025. And the other reason was to expeience the Native American Corn Dance.  My quest is Kate Jenkins who invited me out there.   There is so much to say about Kate.. but before we begin let’s take a moment to pause and center and set an internion for this new moon energy coming in.   Kate Herrera Jenkins (Shu-wah-mitz) is an active member of the Pueblo of Cochiti in New Mexico. She is the founder of Native Strength Revolution.  Kate attended Loyola University in New Orleans and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy.  She moved to New York City in 1998.  There, her career with Music Therapy developed a love to serve kids with special needs and also developed a passion for working with elders.  She continued to serve elders through movement, music and recreation until 2008.     In 2008, she discovered hot yoga and immediately wanted to share this healing modality with the world.  She attended 9 weeks of yoga teacher training in CA with Bikram Choudhury. She has Also studied Yin Yoga with Bernie Clark and Vinyasa with Ryan Leier and Jimmy Barkan. In 2010, she founded Kiva Hot Yoga in Birmingham, AL and sold it to a new leader in 2021.  In 2014, she became affiliated with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga School and started to certify yoga teachers,  Also in 2014, she and her husband, Kerry, former NFL player, opened Iron Tribe Fitness, a group fitness gym, in downtown New Orleans and sold it it 2021 to leader NSR full-time.     In 2014, Native St
The Aquarian Shaman with Linda Star Wolf
24-08-2024
The Aquarian Shaman with Linda Star Wolf
This episode is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Or find them on Instagram at @ritualsheltershoppe.   As this podcast goes to air, we have just moved through that intense Aquarius Super Blue Full Moon… Lots of light is streaming down on all of us. We are moving through changes in humanity. So many messages coming in at this time. Messages for the soul about our evolution. We are still in Mercury Retrograde energies.. so yes.. there is a feeling of going forward.. moving backwards.. push pull.. energy. We see it in the contrast of our life.. the weather patterns, the stock market, and the political atmosphere. We aren’t meant to stay the same.. from the time we are a baby we are growing.   I recognize that change is not easy. I recognize that even when we say we want to change, it is so easy to fall back into old patterns.  Does this sound familiar to you? That’s why we have tools.. spiritual tools to help us rewire the brain and get out of the limiting beliefs and energy drains we find ourselves in. Are you tired of being drained of your energy? Are you done with the people pleasing? Are you saying yes when you mean no? Are boundaries lacking in your life? These are energy drains… The dark side of Energy Drains.  What is your evil archetype?  Take the quiz and find out. I’ll drop the link in the show notes. I can help you, with spiritual tools, to rewire your brain with neuroscience techniques so that you can create healthy energy boundaries to monetize your energy. As a Spirtual mentor not only will I teach you these tools to use for yourself, but also I will hold you accountable to using them and showing up stronger in your energy. I wanted to share another testimonial from one of my students, Rhonda. Rhonda came to me with a strong religious background, seeking a wider view of her own soul’s journey. She has now gone on to become a Reiki Master and helping other people as well to live through their soul’s work. So yes, I am a spiritual mentor and I help people tap into their Soul to  learn more about themselves, how to work through past traumas and how to step forward in life. I have many tools in which I can guide you through. Want to know more? Schedule a complimentary Spiritual Upgrade Breakthrough Call with me. Let's talk about how I can guide you into building your practice, help you move through difficulties in life, transitions, and find the love for your soul that will inspire you. In today’s episode, we talk about how we can bring forward these ancient spiritual teachings into our modern-day society.  My guest is Linda Star Wolf and her lastest book is called, The Aquarina Shaman. In her book, she Describes how to recover the magical sensibility and innate awareness that most of us leave behind in childhood as she explores the fundamental stages of the journey to awaken shamanic consciousness.  In this episode we discuss what shamanism is …what indigeous really means,  how ancient teachings can come together, the work of the shaman, Misappropriation of this work, and the dance of the spiral path. Linda Star Wolf, Ph.D., D.Min., has been a visionary shamanic guide for more than thirty-five years. The founder of Venus Rising Association for Transformation and president of Venus Rising University for Shamanic Psychospiritual Studies, she is the creator of the Shamanic Breathwork Process, the Shamanic Ministers Global Network, and the Wise Wolf Council. She lives with her beloved husband, wolf dogs, chickens, and community at Venus Rising’s Elemental Temples near Asheville, North Carolina. https://www.shamanicbreathwork.org/
Crystal Body Grids with Sharon L. McAllister
17-08-2024
Crystal Body Grids with Sharon L. McAllister
This episode is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their bookshelves covering topics such as energy healing, crystal healing, Reiki, chakras, auras, accessing the academic records, shadow work, astrology, and earth-based healing. You can also find herbal teas and tinctures alongside crystals and oils to help establish a mindful mindset and fluid ambiance before meditation, ritual work, and reflection. Ritual+Shelter is dedicated to providing one-on-one, in-depth conversations with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match their unique interests and energy. They offer Tarot sessions, Reiki, soundbowl, and Crystal healing. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit.  As this podcast goes to air, we are moving into the Aquarius Full Moon peaking on the 19th. This is our last Full Moon before Eclipse Season begins, and you may feel the intensity rising. Eclipse Season is always a highly transformative time, and it seems like this Full Moon is planting the seeds of change.You may feel the unsettling energy flowing in, but it seems that the Universe is not ready for you  to land just yet. It can always be unsettling to be in a state of limbo or in the process of change, but one thing you can come back to under this Full Moon is the idea of flow. This is your time to flow with what is coming up, rather than trying to control. This Full Moon really wants all of us to surrender,  to just be present in whatever is showing up for you in your world.  Uranus, the natural ruler of Aquarius, is also active under this Full Moon, adding to the insecurity we may be feeling. When Uranus is active along with the Moon, we can feel irrational, moody, and caught off-guard. The presence of Uranus also indicates some surprise or wildcard energy that you perhaps didn’t see coming. Things may turn in an unexpected direction or you may receive some information that shocks you. Uranus can also trigger what is weak, revealing what is no longer stable or working in your life. So definitely a time to stay true to your spiritual practice, to ground your energy and work with what I call the RITES for your everyday life… reiki, intuition, tarot eft and stones and crystals.. As a spiritual mentor, I can help you with these tools, learn about your energy body, and upgrade your spiritual path. Sharing another private client’s testimony, Andi, who was going through a divorce, wasn’t happy, knew something was missing, and was looking for guidance. She found me through one of my sound healing events and resonated with my story.   Yes, Andi did the work and saw her life improve. She continues to use her spiritual tools to counter all of life’s issues. So yes, I am a spiritual mentor, and I help people tap into their spirit and learn more about themselves, how to work through past traumas, and how to step forward in life. I have many tools that I can guide you through. Want to know more? Schedule a complimentary spiritual upgrade breakthrough call with me. Let's talk about how I can guide you into building your practice, help you move through difficulties in life and transitions, and find the love for your soul that will inspire you.
Deathwalking- From Elder to Ancestor with S. Kelley Harrell
10-08-2024
Deathwalking- From Elder to Ancestor with S. Kelley Harrell
This podcast episode is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their bookshelves, which cover topics such as Energy Healing, Reiki, Chakras, Auras, Accessing the Akashic Records, Shadow Work, Astrology, and Earth-Based Healing.   You can also find herbal teas and tinctures alongside crystals and oils to help establish a mindful mindset and fluid ambiance before meditation, ritual work, and reflection.   Ritual+Shelter is dedicated to providing one-on-one, in-depth conversations with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match their unique interests and energy. They offer Tarot sessions, Reiki, sound bowl, and Crystal healing. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit.    It’s been an unexpectedly intense week.  How perfect that the topic of today’s episode is about spiritual, cultural, and the ancestral aspects of aging and dying.  I lost a dear friend who was like an adoptive mother to me.  My life went on pause.. no podcast.. no blog.  Many people don’t know this about me.. part of the work I do is in helping the soul through the transition into death, preparing the body for burial and helping the family as well.  When it is someone close to you, the work can be harder. Although it does hold great honor to serve at this stage of life. So I took the week to offer the rituals, the ceremony, to help the family, and to mourn. My Aunt Micky as she was know to the entire community, also left me a gift, a gift in the reflection of my work back to me and how important it is for me to talk about this work and bring the conversation forward. We are at a time in humanity that is asking us to understand this cycle of life for death is a part of it. As we discuss in this episode, how we live is how we die. Having a spiritual practice can help you throughout your life to understand your soul, how you work through traumas, and what you choose to carry forward. Being a spiritual mentor allows me to live my purpose and do this work.  I wanted to offer another glimpse into the mentoring that I offer. My student, Summer, came to me with huge gifts.  Gifts she didn’t understand, which made it hard for her to trust her abilities.  She is also highly empathic and was taking on so much more energy from others than she needed to ... let’s listen to what Summer has to say.
A Shamanic Herbal with Matthew Wood
27-07-2024
A Shamanic Herbal with Matthew Wood
This podcast episode is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their bookshelves covering topics  such as Energy Healing, Reiki, Chakras, Auras, Accessing the Akashic Records, Shadow Work, Astrology, and Earth Based Healing.   You can also find herbal teas and tinctures alongside crystals and oils to help establish a mindful mindset and fluid ambiance before meditation, ritual work, and reflection.   Ritual+Shelter is dedicated to providing one on one in depth conversation with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match the customer’s unique interests and energy. They offer Tarot sessions as well as reiki, soundbowl, and Crystal healing. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit.    I’m back from my adventures in Santa Fe.  What an amazing trip. The landscape was beautuiful, the native american dance at the cochciiti peublo were very inspiriting .. all their dedication to rituals and family was inspiriing.  A huge shout out to Kate Jenkins for her stamina and focus… it was hot!   I checked out a retreat venue.. the Ojo which .. yes.. I will be hosting a reatreat at in 2025.  The art, the gallerise,  the culture.. I loved it all!  I’m still integrating it all and will be writing more about it on my blog over at Substack.  Soul Musings: Confessions of an Empowered Empath.  Check it out!   So as this podcast goes to air, we have moved into the sun sign of Leo. Leo is bold and reminds us to feel pride in our lives. The thing I love so much about Leo is that it brings us courage—courage to stand in our truth and courage to make changes. Change isn’t easy but so needed at this time. Courage brings in the energy of the heart which helps to raise our vibration to make these changes from a loving perspective.
Raise your Frequency with Selina Maitreya
06-07-2024
Raise your Frequency with Selina Maitreya
The episode is being sponsored by Ritual + Shelter in Homewood, AL. Find them online or on Instagram at @ritualsheltershoppe.   As this podcast goes to air we are in the energy of this first new moon in July. We are in the dog days of summer… Cancer Season is all about slowing down long enough to feel the emotions we have conveniently avoided until now. It’s a time to be patient with ourselves, to receive soul nourishment, and to feel safe in the face of our own emotions. Cancer’s energy represents many things. At the heart of it is the foundation for healing. Cancer teaches us to heal, restore, and replenish ourselves. To gain these gifts, we must be willing to feel. Feeling is the foundation for everything else Cancer’s energy provides us. We must feel to hear our intuition. We must feel to help others. We must feel to grow into the next version of ourselves. Feeling is the starting point for much of what we want to manifest. The feeling encouraged by Cancer’s energy is raw, untamed, and primal. It’s the kind of feeling that makes you scream with joy and rage. Or cry for hours with no reason why. This type of feeling does not ask why or look for points of origin. It just occurs. It comes from deep within, and we might not even know what it’s about. That’s ok though. Cancer just wants us to feel. We don’t need to write a story about our feelings or explain their occurrence. We don’t need to fix them or make them go away. We just need to be present with them.
Channeled Message for Summer: Teachings from the Medicine Wheel
22-06-2024
Channeled Message for Summer: Teachings from the Medicine Wheel
Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their bookshelves, which cover topics such as Energy Healing, Reiki, Chakras, Auras, Accessing the Akashic Records, Shadow Work, Astrology, and Earth-Based Healing.  @ritualsheltershoppe.  Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit.    As this podcast goes to air, it is now officially summer!  Summer is my favorite season .   Summer brings in the element of water. It’s your feelings, your heart- self love that becomes highlighted. It’s a time for you to own your Divine Feminine energy. Mother Earth is so fertile right now and she calls for you to reflect that as well. Get sexy! It is time for the Wild Woman to arise and to shift into the shape you want it to be. Shapeshifting is the ability to physically transform oneself through an inherently superhuman/intuitive abilities, divine guidance, rituals  spells, and learning how to work with your energy! Imagine shapeshifting  parts of you that have gotten stagnant, caught in old habits, that need a little weeding, and pulling in a Wild Woman for your summer amusement. Can you see the part of you for this desire to shift?  Book a Shapeshfting call with me… part of my Summer energy Specials. As I teach in the Medicine Wheel, the season of summer is found in the direction of the South.   In this direction we allow for growth. Qualities - Patience for Growth, Power in Manifestation, Passion in Love, Divine Feminine, the Wild Woman energy. It is a time to find patience with yourself, to sit back, relax into the season and have fun.. As much as I would like to stand over my little plants and say grow.. grow.. it doesn’t quite work that way.  We must give space to all the many things we are working on. And we do this finding amusement and joy.    Activate the Devine feminine energy within  you to bring forward the richness in life. To to grow your dreams.  Just look around you.. They is so much growing all around… allow yourself to do the same.   The element of summer is water.. Water holds so much possibility. Its a time to cleanse the body … jump in a lake.. swim.. move energy… it’s also the time to feel the feels .. to understand all the emotions that you have.. are they stuffed down.. or do you allow yourself to really feel them.   Not always easy. But that is how we process them.   The animals of prey are our totem.. the lion - Lion Spirit can also be a summer totem for you. Lion wins the prize for most relentless fighter in the face of life challenges. Lion spirit represents courage and strength in overcoming difficulties. The presence of this power animal could also mean that something “wild” or difficult to control is happening. As such, lions symbolize emotions that are difficult to manage, such as anger or fear. Lion as a spirit animal or totem symbolizes: Strength, assertiveness, personal powerPassionA common meaning for the lion spirit animal is predatory feelings, such as anger, aggression directed at someone else or towards youPersonal struggle to deal with these feelingsLion spirit animals warn about a threatening situation or event in your life What is it for you… what animal will you call in for Summer? What amusement will you find? How will you allow yourself to grown. Follow along with the meditation. I offer a  channeled message during the mediation to see what Spirit has to offer.   I live in the present and see the world as it is The illusions of th world do no cloud my positive manifestation I move toward the horizon and emvrace the world I envision. I AM power in Action.
Sacred Connection with Ann Jonas
08-06-2024
Sacred Connection with Ann Jonas
Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their bookshelves covering topics  such as Energy Healing, Reiki, Chakras, Auras, Accessing the Akashic Records, Shadow Work, Astrology, and Earth Based Healing.   You can also find herbal teas and tinctures alongside crystals and oils to help establish a mindful mindset and fluid ambiance before meditation, ritual work, and reflection.   Ritual+Shelter is dedicated to providing one on one in depth conversation with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match the customer’s unique interests and energy. They offer Tarot sessions as well as reiki, soundbowl, and Crystal healing. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit.    As this podcast goes to air we have moved through the last new moon of spring. The light is increasing as we approach the summer solstice.  We are witnessing lots of shifts and changes helping us with our spiritual growth in the physcial world. It has been a challenging time. There is a lot of uncertainty in the air.  For many this can be confusing and keeping one stuck inhibiting this growth, What is it for you?   I know for myself, it has been a time of asking questions and allowing myself to get really quiet so that I can receive the messages.  Great guidance is coming in for this next chapter in my life.   The quiet can be unsettling for many.  Do you have trouble with this? Our society is so fast-paced that it can be hard to slow down … But as I teach my students, there is power in slowing down.. power in a pause. Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their bookshelves covering topics  such as Energy Healing, Reiki, Chakras, Auras, Accessing the Akashic Records, Shadow Work, Astrology, and Earth Based Healing. You can also find herbal teas and tinctures alongside crystals and oils to help establish a mindful mindset and fluid ambiance before meditation, ritual work, and reflection. Ritual+Shelter is dedicated to providing one on one in depth conversation with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match the customer’s unique interests and energy. They offer Tarot sessions as well as reiki, soundbowl, and Crystal healing. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit.  As this podcast goes to air we have moved through the last new moon of spring. The light is increasing as we approach the summer solstice.  We are witnessing lots of shifts and changes helping us with our spiritual growth in the physcial world. It has been a challenging time. There is a lot of uncertainty in the air. For many this can be confusing and keeping one stuck inhibiting this growth, What is it for you? I know for myself, it has been a time of asking questions and allowing myself to get really quiet so that I can receive the messages. Great guidance is coming in for this next chapter in my life. The quiet can be unsettling for many. Do you have trouble with this? Our society is so fast-paced that it can be hard to slow down … But as I teach my students, there is power in slowing down.. power in a pause. Need help in slowing down to access the messages of your soul so that you can live your dreams and your purpose?  My private mentoring programs can help you tune into your soul, your purpose and where you are caught in the gap… I’ve expanded my offers and broken them down to meet you where you are and where you are wanting to open up in your life. Do you need help in just starting with a spiritual practice and opening your radiant light? Learning to raise your vibration with Reiki Do you need help in breaking old habits like emotional eating and excess drinking? Or maybe letting go of the energy drains that keep you from being the leader in your work? Or maybe learning how to read the messages of your soul and your akaskic records. Schedule a Spiritual Upgrade Breakthrough Call with me, and let’s talk aobut how my programs can help you. *Warning: This work will  change your life. It can seriously improve your Body, mind and Spirit. Side Effects: You may see yourself or others as they really are. You may experience loss of excess baggage, resulting in major life changes. You may become the person you were really meant to be. My Empowered Spirit Program can help you upgrade your spiritual path. You may see yourself standing up, speaking your truth, excelling in your work. You will learn lots of energy tools, techniques, ways to center your energy, to get rid of the energy drains.. and ways to raise your vibration with Reiki and how to remove the limited beliefs that hold you back. Summer  is a great time to learn something new.  My students are saying they understand their energy so much better... they aren't taking on other people's energy, their intuition is growing, they aren't holding on to old emotions and even feeling happier in their lives. I can help you understand your gift and abilites and gain confindence along your path. Schedule a complimentary call with me. Click here. In today’s episode I bring some of my soul searching vulnerability forward in my conversation about Sacred Connection with Ann Jonas. We talk about building connections and finding our people just by showing up as we truly are. My guest today, Ann Jonas offers  Transformational Guidance. She  is passionate about helping and supporting others to become more of who they truly are. She approaches her work from a holistic, intuitive, spiritual perspective with decades of experience as a bodyworker and birth doula.  Today, her most powerful gift is living as a being of love and light and offering guidance as a shamanic transformational guide, intuitive healer, bodyworker, writer, speaker, and workshop facilitator. She knows the beautiful mess that this life is while we are coming home to connection and presence with Self. She creates and holds space, in a safe container. website book instagram facebook Sacred Connection - 7 stories.. 7 chakras.. all coming together and sharing as ONE. The work is on us. Self-development is a sacred act of loving oneself. E+R=O Events (expereinces) + response (reaction) + outcome What we did with the experiences and not what happened to us along the way. Release the victim. We are here to be these unfolding beings. We are here NOW. WOW. We are ONE with everything When we show up as our connection with the divine, we can do anything and everything. We can face the shadows and grow our light.  Communicating truthfully with those around us  brings clarity and helps to grow a loving community. Come met Ann at the Summer Solstice event at Clubhouse on Highland on June 20th at Clubhouse on Highland or virutal .  Click here for in-perosn details. Or click here for virtual attendance. It is so important to show up as you and connecting with others in community. Thanks again for listening. To your Spirit, Terri
Cannabis Therapy with Wendy Read
01-06-2024
Cannabis Therapy with Wendy Read
This episode is being brouht to you by Ritual + Shelter.  Are you Looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Are you one of the mystical folks looking for magical smoke? Check out Ritual+Shelter in Homewood, Alabama. An occult and cannabis shop, Ritual+Shelter has a variety of Delta 8, 9, and THCA products. From chocolates, peanut butter, and gummies to pre rolls, vapes, flower, and dabs.   Ritual+Shelter can help you choose the best options for sleep, taking walks in nature, or a witch who just wants to ride high in the sky. Their indicas might be suggested for meditation, sound bowl healings, and trance work.   Sativas may be used when long hikes are required to gather that tree bark that has been burnt by lightning. Chocolates are suggested to be placed in your hot cup of Saturday morning coffee or melted and poured over pancakes for the whole friend group.   So apply that flying ointment and fly down to Ritual+Shelter to learn about how cannabis can help with your spiritual journey.    As this podcast goes to air, we are moving into the last New Moon of Spring.  It’s in Gemini … and get ready for a cosmic alignment of planets   Which will take place on June 3, 2024. In the early morning, six planets — Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — will align in the sky. Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn may be spotted with the naked eye, but you'll need a telescope or high-powered binoculars to see Neptune and Uranus.   Often referred to as a "planet parade", This is due to an astronomical event whereby planets gather closely on one side of the Sun, creating a phenomenon in which multiple planets can be seen simultaneously from the Earth. What does this mean for you? Lots of opportunity for aligning your body, mind, emotions and spirit. It’a time to open up your visions and reach for the stars… and in this case the planets too.
The Hidden Power of Aikido with Dr. Susan Perry
25-05-2024
The Hidden Power of Aikido with Dr. Susan Perry
Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their bookshelves covering topics  such as Energy Healing, Reiki, Chakras, Auras, Accessing the Akashic Records, Shadow Work, Astrology, and Earth Based Healing.   You can also find herbal teas and tinctures alongside crystals and oils to help establish a mindful mindset and fluid ambiance before meditation, ritual work, and reflection.   Ritual+Shelter is dedicated to providing one on one in depth conversation with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match the customer’s unique interests and energy. They offer Tarot sessions as well as reiki, soundbowl, and Crystal healing. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit.    As this podcast goes to air we have moved into the sun sign of Gemini. Gemini is Mutable, adaptable in its approach to life, shifting its attention to whatever is in the here and now. Ruled by Mercury, it is inquisitive, communicative, and magical. The Twins remind us to be understanding and think outside the box. We intuit our surroundings and integrate the things we feel in our immediate environment. We understand that our ability to communicate is a gift. We prioritize fluidity and flexibility. We mend our hearts as much as our minds. We realize that we are allowed to change, which is one of our greatest powers.   And as I call it shapeshift our energy for the new season ahead.   There are so many ways we can do this. My approach combines a little shamanism with energy psychology … GAP Tapping and visioning and dreaming, learning to get out of the gap of where we are and where we want to be .. to hold our vision.   This time of year as the temperature rise and layers of clothing comes off, it’s a time that can bring up even more insecurities in our body.  Yes.. for me it’s swin suit season.. the outdoor pools open up.. and yikes.. the body confidence is at play.
Taoist Secrets:  Inner & Outer Beauty with Anna Margolina, Ph.D
18-05-2024
Taoist Secrets: Inner & Outer Beauty with Anna Margolina, Ph.D
Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their bookshelves, which cover topics such as Energy Healing, Reiki, Chakras, Auras, Accessing the Akashic Records, Shadow Work, Astrology, and Earth-Based Healing. You can also find herbal teas and tinctures alongside crystals and oils to help establish a mindful mindset and fluid ambiance before meditation, ritual work, and reflection. Ritual+Shelter is dedicated to providing one-on-one, in-depth conversations with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match their unique interests and energy. They offer Tarot sessions, Reiki, sound bowl, and Crystal healing. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit.  As this podcast goes to air, we are moving through this season of Spring, and it's getting close to Summer. However, where I am, we have had several summer-like days. The cosmos has been alive. Planets are direct… and the sun has been releasing solar flares. Even down here in Alabama, we were able to see the northern lights. Pretty fascinating skies with all these cosmic forces. I think almost everyone is feeling the intensity of life right now.  Lots of deep feelings and changes are coming forward.  Most of us are still repatterning our paths from all that has occurred since the pandemic.  Maybe we aren’t talking about it, but it did create lots of instability, social insecurities, and fear. Many people are still finding themselves isolated, working online, not having to go to the office, resulting in some old habits that maybe aren’t so healthy. This time of year, as the temperature rises and layers of clothing come off, it can bring up even more insecurities about our bodies. Yes, for me, it’s swimsuit season, the outdoor pools open up, and yikes, body confidence is at play. Do you suffer with this? Does this add another level of stress and panic to your day?  Do you walk into your clothes closet and have a panic attack or perhaps start the critical talk?  Nothing fits. I look horrible.. these jeans really make me notice this muffin top.. yeah I could go on… I’ve been there.. said it all to myself.. but the truth is.. it doesn’t work. Famous researcher Dr. Brene Brown talks about this.. when we shame ourselves It perpetuates the cycle.  We continue doing the same behavior over and over.
Energy Psychology  of "Fat Talk"
11-05-2024
Energy Psychology of "Fat Talk"
Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their bookshelves covering topics  such as Energy Healing, Reiki, Chakras, Auras, Accessing the Akashic Records, Shadow Work, Astrology, and Earth Based Healing.   You can also find herbal teas and tinctures alongside crystals and oils to help establish a mindful mindset and fluid ambiance before meditation, ritual work, and reflection.   Ritual+Shelter is dedicated to providing one on one in depth conversation with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match the customer’s unique interests and energy. They offer Tarot sessions as well as reiki, soundbowl, and Crystal healing. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit.    As this podcast goes to air, we’ve moved through the Taurus New Moon, a time of setting new intentions, of recognizing the growth you’ve been through this spring and how you want to move forward. Most of the planets are direct, except Pluto.. hopefully you are feeling this direct motion in your life.   It’s easy to get sidetracked.. to doubt this growth and to talk yourself out of everything.  The critical voice can become loud, especially when you start to take new directions in your life.   And as I was talking about last week, as we approach the summer, confidence around your body can start to come in. I know it does for me. The weather is getting warmer, layers are coming off and shorts and tank tops are coming out.   Does this ruin your summer?  Does it create stress in your closet?  Is it messing up the start of your day? And what about that mirroring.. really looking at yourself. It can get easy to use zoom filters .. know what I mean?   It’s time to stop the panic and stressing.. you’ve probably been criticizing yourself for years.. has it worked?      Do you notice this destructive part of your psyche that misuses power?  or maybe harbors feelings of resentment towards others… or perhaps even lust or greed? Or maybe even some self hatred?
ShapeShifting - Body Confidence
04-05-2024
ShapeShifting - Body Confidence
Thank you so much for tuning in and joining me today,   Are you looking for a magical place to shop and hold space? Check out Ritual+Shelter online or in Homewood, Alabama. Browse through their  bookshelves covering topics  such as Energy Healing, Reiki, Chakras, Auras, Accessing the Akashic Records, Shadow Work, Astrology, and Earth Based Healing.   You can also find herbal teas and tinctures alongside crystals and oils to help establish a mindful mindset and fluid ambiance before meditation, ritual work, and reflection.   Ritual+Shelter is dedicated to providing one on one in depth conversation with customers to help them find the most efficient healing methods and resources that match the customer’s unique interests and energy. They offer Tarot sessions as well as reiki, soundbowl, and Crystal healing. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and bring peace back to the body, mind, and spirit.    As this podcast goes to air, we are at the halfway through Spring.  Many celebrate this point in time  through the customs of the Beltane honoring the energies of the earth at their most potent, bursting with life and growth, encompassing the world with floral and beauty all around.   The day celebrates spring at its peak, and the coming summer honoring the light and  is associated very strongly with fertility, birthing, love and the transoframtive power of fire.   Beltane also sometimes goes by the name May Day, dancing around the May pole and as we would do in my family, leave flowers at the door, ring the bell and run to surprise my mother.   The earth is comign alive. There is growth everywhere. Notice for yourself… your hair, your nails, your body.