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Monday and Tuesday are days for important conversations and dynamic ideas as the Moon speeds through Gemini and accelerates our intellect and negotiation skills. Brainstorming and working with a team is the way to productive outcomes. It’s also a good time to get things off your chest or share your feelings more openly to create better understanding between you and others. Once the Moon moves into Cancer on Wednesday things seem to stall and followed by Mercury’s move into Pisces on Thursday, things could get a bit blurry. Mercury doesn’t always do well in water signs, so practice extra caution with your words as well as your actions. The remainder of the week glows brightly under the Leo Moon, and though we may not get much done, we’ll celebrate the wonder of our lives on a much deeper soul level.

11 Magical Ways That Angels Send You Guidance, by Tanya Carroll Richardson

(Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.)

Angels are constantly trying to get your attention. In my book, Angel Insights, I teach you about the guardian angels (yes, that's plural) who were assigned to you before your birth; powerful archangels who might step in if they see you need their potent healing, protection, or wisdom (don't be intimidated to call on them—archangels always have time for you); and helper angels (my go-to for divine assistance), freelance angels who, just like humans, specialize in every field imaginable—emotional healing, diplomacy, even marketing. Any of these angels could be sending you guidance designed to help you live at your full potential. In Angel Insights, we learn how to bond with angels, how to invite them to play a larger role in our lives, and how to communicate with them. The first step to successful angelic communication is familiarizing yourself with the 11 most common ways that angels send humans guidance. The angels have told me they send us "far more signs" than we think, and I want you to pick up on them all!

1. Opportunities: Angels love to send you guidance in the form of opportunities. When I first started giving intuitive readings, which I call Angel Readings, I was approached by several people who didn't want to pay for a reading but had something to barter, or people who wanted me to speak at their event not for money but just for "exposure." These folks were all well-meaning and offered what they were able, but I was discouraged. Then I quickly realized that these opportunities were sent by my angels: I had asked my angels for help finding clients, and suddenly opportunities had appeared, although not quite how I'd anticipated (paying clients). Yet sure enough, for every reading I bartered, that person would tell their friends and family about my reading and how I helped them heal, uncover a block, shift a pattern, connect with their angels, make sense of their past, or navigate their future—and suddenly I would have several new, paying clients! And when I spoke at events for free, after my talk I'd be met by a line of people waiting to book a paid reading with me. You've probably encountered something similar; maybe you were looking to hire an employee, and someone answered your ad who wasn't quite what you had in mind. They may not have had as much experience as you'd expected, or maybe their schedule wasn't as free as you would've preferred. Yet in other ways hiring that person made good sense: they were one of the only people who answered your ad, and they were enthusiastic. After you hired them and saw their work, you might have quickly decided they were a perfect fit. No doubt they were sent by the angels. If you're hoping or praying for something, and then a person or opportunity suddenly enters your life, don't discount this opportunity just because the package isn't exactly what you pictured. Stop and ask yourself, "Could this opportunity have been sent by an angel?" See what your intuition says!
2. Clairsentience: I mention clairsentience (one of the famous "four clairs") first because after doing one-on-one intuitive readings with so many people I believe it is the most common of the psychic gifts. Do you walk into a room and suddenly feel the collective excitement, stress, joy, or fear? Can you tell that someone is down or scared or nervous without them saying anything, or giving you any outward indication of what they're going through? Are you easily overwhelmed by the emotions of others, almost as if you feel another person's emotions like their emotions were your own? If you answered yes to these questions you are probably very sensitive to energy and feel things easily and deeply. You might call upon an archangel for help and sense a sudden energetic shift in the room, letting you know the archangel has arrived. Angels might send you guidance through gut instincts. You get a sudden sense that a man you are about to go on a first date with can't be trusted. The angels can also use actual physical cues to send you information. A friend might offer you advice and the hairs on your arms stand on end, or you get chills, letting you know this advice is right on the money. You may even feel the energetic embrace of your angels during a challenging time, like a hug or perhaps a squeeze of your hand, letting you know your angels are especially close by now.
3. Music: Angels love to play DJ. Is there a song you find comforting to listen to when going through a major transition? If you start hearing that song out of the blue in stores or on the radio, it could be an angel letting you know that another big transition is on the horizon. Sometimes the lyrics or title of the song is the message. One afternoon I was about to give an Angel Reading to a client who was upset about a ghost, or "lost soul" as I call them, in her house. Right before the reading I turned on my internet radio to find some soothing background music, and "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" came blaring out. I knew it was a message from the angels to have fun with this reading, to lighten the mood. The ghost meant this family, made up of mostly women or "girls," no harm. During the reading my client admitted that lately there had been a lack of fun in her house and her attitude. (Don't worry: The angels did immediately calm the activity and energy in this home after we called them in during the reading, and soon angels moved the lost soul along to heaven.)
4. Clairvoyance: Clairvoyant images are like a picture or movie playing in the mind's eye. You might be running late, racing around your house trying to find your favorite lipstick, and suddenly get an image in your mind of your car glove box. It's the angels letting you know where you left that lipstick! Often angels will send us clairvoyant guidance that arrives as a slightly complex metaphor. You are interviewing a new business partner and you get an image of her with her ear to the ground. The angels want you to know she is in the loop on trends and what's coming next in your industry. Some clairvoyant images might appear outside of your mind like a projection or vision. Recently my husband and I were fondly reminiscing about a family friend who had just passed, and I suddenly saw that same man appear faintly behind my husband and put his hand on my husband's shoulder (just like this man always did in life whenever he was talking to someone). This clairvoyant image let my husband and I know our departed loved one was there and listening.
5. Synchronicities: Carl Jung, the famous psychiatrist and philosopher, defined synchronicity as a "meaningful coincidence." Have you ever kept running into the same person, even a stranger, over and over again? The angels have probably timed these meetings because this person, or simply their presence, contains a message for you. Maybe this is someone you are meant to meet, or spend more time with. Or perhaps this neighbor or fellow commuter is someone you see whenever you aren't taking good care of yourself, or are about to receive exciting news. Maybe people in your life—friends, colleagues, family members—keep independently recommending the same book or movie. The angels are probably trying to lead you to this piece of art because it holds an important message for you. Angels figure if they put this book or movie in front of you enough times, you'll finally get the hint. When something or someone appears continually in your life, angels are sending them your way for a reason, like a clue on a treasure map.
6. Clairaudience: When angels send you guidance you can hear, like a voice in your ear or a voice in your head that is not your own, it's called clairaudience. Perhaps you are looking at a piece of property with a Realtor and you hear the thought, "This is the one." The angels think you've found your dream house! Or maybe you are reading a book about subconscious financial blocks, and when you ask your angels what your biggest subconscious money block is, you hear this in your mind: "You're afraid to make more money than your mother." When angels give you guidance you can hear, it is usually short and sweet, right to the point, yet dense with information or significance. Think of how Yoda spoke to Luke Skywalker. You'll know an angel or spirit guide or ascended master is giving you clairaudient messages because it will be a voice that is not the same as the voice in your head that expresses your own thoughts and fears. These divine voices will never be fearful, menacing, or tell you to harm yourself or others, like voices that people suffering from mental illness or severe hormone/vitamin and mineral imbalances report hearing. In time you'll be able to recognize which angel or spirit is sending you the message.
7. Angel Oracle Cards: Fun, Fun, Fun! Did I mention these cards are fun? Inspired by and sometimes based on the tarot system, even when angel oracle cards signal challenges or obstacles ahead, the cards are gentle and loving. And so accurate! I rely mainly on my "four clairs" (clairaudience, clairsentience, clairvoyance, and claircognizance) to get intuitive information during an Angel Reading with a client, but I often use angel oracle cards for a few minutes toward the end of a reading. The cards have words printed on them but pay equal attention to the images on the cards, which also contain meaning. Just buy a deck that you feel drawn to, shuffle, and pick some cards. Angels will guide you to the cards you most need to see at that moment.
8. Claircognizance: Do you ever just know something, but there's no logical explanation for why you know it? A favorite intuitive of mine named Robert Ohotto calls this method of guidance "getting a download from heaven." Maybe you are watching a movie and one of the characters is breaking up with his romantic partner. The character loves his partner deeply but feels strongly that this relationship can go nowhere. In a flash the angels send you the information that this was also the case with your last breakup. Your partner genuinely cared for you, and even though it was hard for your partner to end things, your partner thought it was better that you two go your separate ways. Maybe you're looking at possible vacation destinations with a friend—beaches, mountains, major cities—and out of nowhere you just know you should go to Scotland. It wasn't even on your list but you're sure. Then when you arrive you meet your soul mate in Scotland, or realize you had a past life there. Claircognizance really does feel like a download from heaven, as you can suddenly understand a complex situation, formula, or relationship, and have brilliant insight into these matters, in the space of a few seconds. That's because an angel or other divine entity simply transferred a large chunk of information to your brain's hard drive.
9. Dreams: Ask yourself the following questions to discern whether a dream was just something random or an important message from an angel, your higher self, etc. Do you have a strong, clear memory of the dream, even if you usually have no memories of your dreams or only foggy memories? Did the dream seem to end right before you woke up? Did the dream feel more real, or vivid to you, than your normal dreams? Does the dream feel significant to you, like there was a message in it you needed to hear? Did the dream give you practical information that your conscious mind was not aware of, like the specific name of a supplement, company, or person you have never heard of before? Did someone from the other side, like a loved one who passed, visit you in the dream? Did an angel visit you in your dream? Was there information about a specific future event in your dream? Answering yes to any of these questions might indicate that an angel was communicating with you while you slept.
10. Family and Friends: Angels speak to us through our loved ones, because it's often the most direct way to reach us. It's common for your angels to put an idea into the mind of one of your friends, knowing they will share the idea with you. Ever had a friend or family member tell you exactly what you needed to hear to feel comforted, courageous, hopeful, loved, or safe? Ever had a friend or family member give you the perfect advice? Say something that felt so right or insightful that it gave you chills? An angel probably urged them to make this communication. Of course sometimes friends and family can say exactly the wrong thing! Or they might give us well-meaning advice that just doesn't ring true. But when a friend or family member says something that resonates deeply with you just when you need to hear it most—pay close attention. This might really be a message from your angels!
11. Numbers: Finding significance in numbers and number sequences is an idea that dates back to ancient times. The angels do have a favorite number sequence: 444. Much like when Victorian ladies would visit a friend's house and leave their card with the butler if their acquaintance wasn't home as a sign that they had called, so do angels use the number 444 as a calling card to let you know they are nearby. Catching sight of a clock at 4:44, seeing a bill for $4.44, or being given an address or phone number that includes 444 are all ways the angels remind you of their presence. Other number sequences like 111, 333, and 555 each contain special significance. Lately I've been seeing 222 everywhere. The angels' message? Keep working hard toward your dreams, and soon you will see them manifest—don't give up on the brink of a miracle! Angels are also very aware of numbers that are significant just to you, and will send you those numbers as messages. If every apartment or home you've ever lived in contains the numbers 5 and 2 in its address, and a property manager shows you apartment #502, the angels are probably letting you know this is your next home. If your favorite or lucky number is 21, and you're going on a job interview and discover that the company is on the 21st floor, it could be a sign from your angels that accepting this job is a great career move. Or maybe just as a thought crosses your mind about how you should view a situation in your life, you happen to glance at the number 21 on a calendar or a street sign. The angels are telling you that your insights are right on!

Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal. Copyright Llewellyn Worldwide, 2015. All rights reserved.

I had a dream last night of my cousin's house. I was able to see the hallway to her living room and a part of a couch. I also saw the stairs to her bedroom, and that the bedroom had a sliding glass door. It was also clear that her bedroom was long but not wide. I was able to see this through the sliding glass door from the outside. The weird thing is that I have never been to my cousin's house, yet when I described her house as I had seen it in my dream, she was as amazed and confused as I was, because my description was totally accurate. Can you explain this to me?

Marissa

Dreamchaser:

Marissa, thanks for asking this question. I know that many people experience this kind of dream, but never say anything because it just sounds so far-fetched. What happened in your dream was your soul left your body and went to your cousin's house. This is called Astral Travel. Astral travel is defined as an out of body experience where there is a conscious separation of the soul from the body. Most people who come back from an astral travel experience will talk of being very high up in the sky looking down. I am more like you, Marissa; I go to actual physical places; I do not just fly around in the sky.

The most interesting part of this to me is that you remember it. We leave our bodies all the time and go away. Have you ever woken up with a start and felt completely disoriented? You might have looked around but you couldn't quite figure out where you were, even though you were in your own bedroom? You were waiting for your soul to catch back up with your mind/ body. Sometimes the opposite happens as well. Our souls will try to wake us up from a scary dream or place, and our mind/ body will not cooperate. That is when you can remember trying to wake yourself up.

I know I repeat myself in this column quite often, and here I go again. Oftentimes when we sleep, our souls leave our bodies and go to where they most need to be to heal from today and prepare for tomorrow. From time to time, our conscious minds just cannot deal with situations happening around us. We go to sleep and let our souls do the work. I know when I get stressed or sad, I try to take a nap. At times it is just the fix I need. We do not always remember these "trips." When we astral travel, however, we DO remember, and are very aware of the trip as it is happening and after we wake up. Apparently, we can train ourselves to astral travel at will. If you are interested in that, do a search on the Internet for "astral travel." I suggest you search anyway, Marissa, so that you can learn more than we can tell you here.

The bottom line here is not to be afraid of this experience, or those you have had before or will have in the future. This is a very normal and natural thing to have happen. Your cousin confirming your visit was just that: confirmation. You needed to know that it is REAL. When we question the validity of something, Spirit will find a way to show us the truth. I think you cannot doubt that you had this experience. Rock on, Spirit!

I wish you exciting travels.

*****

Astrea:

You and your cousin have a telepathic connection. Your subconscious is trying to bring the two of you closer together with this dream. There must be some reason that the two of you need to be in contact with one another on a more regular basis.

You dreamed of her house at probably the same time SHE was dreaming of her home. You shared this dream much the same way that people who are in love "at a distance" share their dreams without ever knowing that is happening. I have known people who have had similar experiences with parents, siblings and exes.

The advantage you have is that you know now that you can at least RECEIVE messages from her. Start practicing. The two of you should set up a practice schedule. Every day is probably too much for people with busy lives, but the two of you can agree on an hour or so three or four times a week. Try to practice at many different times, but keep as many as you can EARLY IN THE DAY.

Buy your cousin a deck of "ESP CARDS" and get a deck for yourself. These are the cards that have symbols on them such as triangles, circles, squares and wavy lines. Take turns on alternate days sending TEN CARDS mentally to one another. Keep a little notebook of the cards you "send" and the cards you "receive." Send on one day, and receive during the next practice session.

Don't compare notes for at least ninety days, then send each other your lists and compare what you got right and what you didn't. See if there is a "better" time of day. I believe that you will find after the first month your accuracy gets stunningly better! By the last 30 days, you should be ripping through those symbols with at least 85% accuracy. Remember, 50% is NORMAL, even for people who are NOT connected, so you two should start with a higher rate of accuracy.

When you find that this is not only POSSIBLE, but getting easier all the time, depart from your ESP cards and start sending "mental photos" to each other. Stay with the every other day routine. In about a year, you should EASILY be able not only to get the correct images, but to be able to "call" each other at any time. You'll also find windows into past lives and other experiences you and your cousin have shared before this lifetime.

Sometimes cousins are much closer than siblings telepathically and emotionally. The Universe is opening up something rare and beautiful between you two. Take the time to practice with each other, and enjoy the benefits of having a "SOUL" sister in this crazy world!

Astrea:

Many times in life we hear, "You will always have what you NEED, but not necessarily what you WANT." Your spirit must have needed to experience the feeling of leaving your human body, and the suggestion in the next chapter of Sylvia Brown's book was all it took to get you there.

Even though you hadn't read it yet, your SOUL recognized the title of that chapter as something it had been seeking, and your soul, knowing that you had that reference to read after your experience, got with it and out you went!

While I don't usually recommend her books, Sylvia Brown has a wide reaching and powerful effect on lots of people. A Gemini like you would be able to relate easily to her writing and put it to good use. Synchronicity - you gotta love it!

I like your description of "getting caught." That's exactly what it feels like, isn't it? One minute you're free and hovering above the room, and the next minute, ZAP! back down into your corporeal form you go!

As a little kid, I loved that "feeling of return." With practice, most of the time we can control that event, but sometimes, when our physical ears hear a distracting noise or something else occurs to knock us back into reality, back we go. With practice you will be able to control your return better.

I find it interesting that you were visiting your mother-in-law and not someone in your own genetic family. Evidently, you and your husband got married for reasons that are even deeper than love. His family's interest in "psychic stuff" will nurture your children in such matters and help them to grow into their own abilities.

You'll never have to be concerned that when your daughter visits them, she'll be discouraged from exploring her own psychic life and power. My parents encouraged me to develop my psychic senses in a time when it wasn't nice to even discuss such things in public. Heck, it's STILL not considered a great topic at the dinner table in some families!

Your kids will get to talk about it ALL and ask questions and read and study. This is going to give them such an edge in life! Talk with your husband about how you want to present this to your kiddos, so that you are united in your approach and ready to tell them their experiences are all natural and okay.

A word or two of warning: Geminis often have difficulty staying grounded in REAL LIFE. Don't get so strung out on your ASTRAL life that you neglect what you're doing here on Earth.

You are at the beginning of a long journey to learn where your power really lies. Try to be patient with this process and take your time.