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March 6 through March 12, 2023

We'll have two important astrological events occurring on Tuesday, as the Moon waxes full in Virgo and Saturn moves into Pisces. Saturn changes signs approximately every two years, so the last time it transitioned was in 2020 near the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Traveling through Aquarius during the last two years, we saw sudden changes, restrictions, and profound inventiveness, all hallmarks of this sign. As Saturn now ventures into Pisces for a two-year stay, we are likely to see the spiritual reasons that this event happened and be able to align ourselves to the changes that have occurred. This will also herald the start of a new cycle of growth and understanding. Full Moons call for release, and being in the sign of Virgo, Tuesday's full Moon is preparing us to leave Winter behind (Summer in the southern hemisphere) and begin to set our sights on the new year ahead. Our most productive days of the week occur under Monday and Tuesday's Virgo Moon, while we'll focus on balance Wednesday through Friday as the Moon travels through Libra. We can expect a quiet and mellow weekend under a free-flowing Scorpio Moon.

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.

In order to feel safe at night, I have to close every door in my apartment: closets, kitchen cabinets, the doors of rooms, all except the door of one bathroom that has a wall and door of mirrors. I feel there is a presence that will come to me if I leave the doors open. Sometimes I feel it inside the kitchen cabinets, or the office, laundry room, etc., but most often I feel it inside my bedroom. In fact, I've been sleeping in the living room for months due to my fear. I am not afraid during the day, which puzzles me. For this reason, I thought I was paranoid, but recently I read something about shadows, and it helped me understand that I can in fact have fear only in the dark and not in the light. However, something else doesn't make sense: if my fears are not due to a mental illness, and there is in fact a presence in my home, why would it help to close the doors? Can't a spirit go through doors anyway? I've left the doors open many times, trying to face my fears, and I either can't sleep because I'm panicked and praying for protection, or I fall sleep and have terrible nightmares of someone very negative and powerful standing next to me or walking through my house. If this entity is real and it's so powerful, how can I be protected simply by closing the doors? I don't think I can lock a spirit inside a room - or can I? Needless to say, I will arrange to see a psychiatrist, but I can't deny what I've experienced, and I'm almost sure it's caused by a real entity.

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Susyn:

Even though entities may be able to pass through doors with ease, when you close your doors on them, you send them a direct message. This is not so much about what spirits can and cannot do as it is about the energetic dynamics involved. The closing of a door is an act you take to protect yourself and to send unseen entities a warning that they are not welcome. Closing doors to a troublesome entity is like setting an alarm system for a potential burglar: most criminals will keep moving until they find an easier target.

I am curious to know if this problem has followed you throughout your life, or just since you moved into the place you are now living. I suspect the latter is true, because if this spirit was personally attached to you, it would not be so easy to shut it out.

Because you tend to sense this spirit in certain living spaces in your home (the kitchen cabinets, office, laundry room) where a previous tenant might have spent a lot of time, it is most likely the ghost of someone who lived and died in the home prior to your moving in. The details you offered suggest a residual haunting, where a spirit moves about the house, repeating the activities they performed when they were alive. Your ability to block the anxiety you feel by simply shutting the doors at night confirms this, for this entity is not seeking you out but randomly roaming about the house as though going about a daily routine.

One of the reasons we tend to have more fear at night and less during the day has to do with the nature of our second sight. When we move through our days, our physical vision is clear, and the bright light surrounding us tends to erase shadowy entities. In the dark, our second sight kicks in and is able to pick up on apparitions and energetic movement we would not normally see. Because we are depending on our instincts more heavily in the dark, we pick up on more paranormal activity.

I do not believe you need to see a psychiatrist. It would be more productive to invite a psychic or exorcist into your home to attempt to contact this entity to see if they can get it to clear out. Calling in spiritual professional to speak to a spirit can be more powerful than you might imagine. You may assume that spirits can just read your mind or that you can just tell them to go away and they will listen. However, having a third party address an unwelcome spirit is often more powerful, for it's sort of like calling in the authorities. Whether this spirit has been there for years or is newly-ensconced in the house, this is your best line of defense to rid yourself of it once and for all.

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Oceania:

I'm sorry for your suffering, and I'm glad you wrote to us. I commend you for giving this issue thoughtful consideration, and for your willingness to seek psychiatric help, if necessary. I think such a visit would be helpful if only to discuss medications that may temporarily help you manage your symptoms.

While you're exploring the root cause of your fears, anti-anxiety medication would help you remain calm, and a sleeping aid would help you catch up on your rest. Anti-depressant medication can help ease the symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD.) You might meet the criteria for that diagnosis if you're plagued by thoughts and behaviors you can't control.

Rituals like hand-washing, rearranging things or checking (did I close every door?) can provide temporary relief from worrisome thoughts. It may be easier for you to believe there's a spirit hiding in your home than it is to acknowledge painful feelings hiding in your body and mind. We all resist facing upsetting memories and emotions sometimes, but with loving support, we can uncover, feel and process them. This is less painful in the long run than continuing to suppress them. If there is no one to hear and support us during difficult childhood experiences, we can store feelings of fear, sadness and anger in the cabinets and closets of our inner world.

I would be happy to work with you in Live Chat on releasing the past so you can live more fully in the present. In the meantime, you might do some journaling or talk to a counselor about your early life. Is there a parent or other family member who felt negative and powerful? Many of us replay our childhood trauma by getting involved with someone who is similar to one or both of our parents.

You don't mention a mate, but if you usually sleep next to a partner and now find yourself on the couch, it may be that you're angry with your partner. The entity could be a convenient, unconscious excuse for you to leave the bed! This spirit may actually be your own anger, and your door-closing rituals the way you push it back down. You've been out of your bedroom for several months, so think back to what happened in your emotional world when this started. Is there an unresolved issue that came up around then?

Anger arises when something is hurting us. Anger is an energetic gift we can draw upon to seek a creative solution, which might involve a change in perspective, a constructive conversation, or leaving a situation that is not good for us. I encourange you to welcome and get to know the spirit you've been resisting so that you can resolve your past and present pain!

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.