Welcome to Your Journey of Discovery!
Embark on a path of self-awareness, healing, and spiritual growth with our introductory guides. These resources are designed to offer you a foundational understanding of powerful tools and ancient wisdom. Explore the magic within and around you, and discover pathways to a more conscious and fulfilling life. Each step you take here is an investment in your well-being and understanding. Curious to learn more? Let’s begin!
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Vedic Numerology: Decode Your Life's Blueprint
What is Vedic Numerology?
Vedic Numerology, or “Ank Jyotish,” is an ancient Indian system that explores the mystical relationship between numbers and your life. It’s believed that numbers carry specific vibrations and energies that influence your personality, life events, and karmic path. Unlike Western numerology, Vedic numerology often places greater emphasis on the interplay of numbers with planetary influences as understood in Vedic astrology.Core Concepts You Can Explore:
Psychic Number (Moolank): This is derived from your birth date (the day you were born, reduced to a single digit, e.g., if born on the 25th, 2+5=7). It represents your core self, your personality, how you see yourself, and your basic desires.
Destiny Number (Bhagyank): This is derived from your full birth date (DD/MM/YYYY, all digits added and reduced to a single digit). It represents your karmic path, the lessons you’re here to learn, the opportunities and challenges you’ll face, and how the world sees you.
Name Number (Namank): Calculated from the letters in your full name (each letter having a numerical value based on Chaldean or Pythagorean systems, though Chaldean is more common in Vedic contexts). This number influences your social interactions and how you express yourself to the world.
How Does It Work?
Vedic Numerology operates on the principle that everything in the universe is energy, and numbers are a way to understand these energetic vibrations. Each number from 1 to 9 is associated with a specific planet and its qualities. By analyzing your core numbers, a numerologist can gain insights into:Your innate talents and weaknesses.
Favorable and challenging periods in your life.
Compatibility with others.
Guidance for career, health, and relationships.
Benefits of Exploring Vedic Numerology:
Self-Understanding: Gain deeper insights into your inherent nature.
Guidance: Make more informed choices aligned with your life’s purpose.
Harmony: Understand your relationships better and foster compatibility.
Timing: Identify auspicious times for important endeavors.
A Simple Start: Calculate Your Psychic Number
Take the day of the month you were born.If it’s a single digit (1-9), that’s your Psychic Number.
If it’s a double digit (e.g., 15, 23, 31), add the digits together until you get a single digit.
Example: Born on the 15th -> 1 + 5 = 6. Your Psychic Number is 6.
Example: Born on the 29th -> 2 + 9 = 11 -> 1 + 1 = 2. Your Psychic Number is 2.
Reflect on the general qualities associated with this number (you can add a very brief keyword for each number 1-9 if you wish, e.g., 1-Leader, 2-Intuitive, etc., or save that for a course).
Want to Dive Deeper?
Our comprehensive Vedic Numerology courses will teach you how to calculate and interpret all your core numbers, understand planetary influences, explore compatibility, discover remedial measures, and chart your life’s journey with clarity and confidence.
Reiki Healing: Tap into Universal Life Force Energy
What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced “Ray-Key”) is a Japanese healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and supports the body’s natural healing abilities. The word “Reiki” comes from two Japanese words: “Rei” meaning “Universal Life” and “Ki” meaning “Energy.” It’s a gentle, non-invasive practice where practitioners channel this “universal life force energy” to the recipient, often through light touch or by holding hands slightly above the body.Core Principles of Reiki:
Universal Life Force Energy: Reiki is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through all living things. If this energy is low or blocked, we are more susceptible to illness or stress. If it’s high and flowing freely, we are more capable of happiness and health.
The Body’s Innate Healing Wisdom: Reiki works by supporting the body’s own capacity to heal itself.
Chakras & Energy Pathways: Reiki often works with the body’s energy centers (chakras) and pathways (meridians) to clear blockages and restore balance.
The Five Reiki Precepts (Gokai): These ethical principles form a spiritual foundation for Reiki practice:
Just for today, do not anger.
Just for today, do not worry.
Just for today, be grateful.
Just for today, work with diligence.
Just for today, be kind to yourself and others.
How Does Reiki Healing Work?
A Reiki practitioner acts as a conduit for universal life force energy. This energy is not the practitioner’s personal energy. During a session, the recipient lies down fully clothed, and the practitioner places their hands lightly on or near various parts of the body. The energy flows to where it is most needed, helping to release energetic blockages, balance an individual’s energy field, and promote a state of deep relaxation. This state of relaxation allows the body’s natural healing mechanisms to function more effectively.Benefits of Experiencing Reiki:
Promotes deep relaxation and stress reduction.
Helps relieve pain and discomfort.
Supports the immune system.
Balances emotions and promotes a sense of peace.
Enhances self-awareness and spiritual growth.
Can complement conventional medical treatments.
(Disclaimer: Reiki is a complementary therapy and should not replace conventional medical treatment. Always consult your doctor for medical advice.)
A Simple Start: A Moment of Self-Reiki
Sit or lie comfortably. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Place your hands gently over your heart center (the middle of your chest). Set an intention for peace and relaxation to flow through you. Stay here for a few minutes, simply noticing any sensations without judgment.Want to Dive Deeper?
Our Reiki courses will guide you through the different levels of attunement, teach you hand positions for self-healing and treating others, introduce you to Reiki symbols, and empower you to become a confident Reiki practitioner. Learn to harness this beautiful energy for yourself and those you care about.
Access Bars: Unlock Your Potential for Ease and Joy
What are Access Bars?
Access Bars® is a gentle, hands-on modality that was introduced by Gary Douglas in the early 1990s. It involves lightly touching 32 specific points (Bars) on the head. These points correspond to different areas and aspects of your life, such as money, control, creativity, aging, joy, sadness, healing, communication, and more. “Running the Bars” (as the process is called) is designed to release the electromagnetic charge of all thoughts, ideas, attitudes, decisions, and beliefs that may have limited you in these life areas.Core Concepts of Access Bars:
The 32 Bars: Each Bar stores the energetic components of thoughts, feelings, emotions, considerations, attitudes, and beliefs you’ve accumulated related to that specific area.
Releasing Limitations: Touching the Bars allows these stored energies and limitations to be cleared effortlessly. It’s like deleting old files from your computer’s hard drive, creating more space for new possibilities.
“All of Life Comes to Me with Ease, Joy & Glory®”: This is the mantra of Access Consciousness®, encouraging an openness to receive everything without judgment.
Asking Questions: A core tool in Access Consciousness is asking questions (e.g., “What else is possible?” “How does it get any better than this?”) rather than seeking answers or conclusions. This opens up awareness to new possibilities.
How Does “Running the Bars” Work?
When the Bars are gently touched, they begin to dissipate the electrical charge of polarity as it is stored in your brain. It’s like activating a computer virus of consciousness that begins to unravel where you’re functioning from auto-pilot instead of awareness; refusal instead of receiving. The process is deeply relaxing for most people and can feel like a gentle head massage. As the energy is cleared, people often report feeling more peaceful, spacious, and less reactive to life’s situations.Benefits of Having Your Bars Run:
Reduces stress and mind chatter.
Increases feelings of peace, calm, and relaxation.
Can improve sleep quality.
Helps to release limiting beliefs and patterns.
Creates greater ease in various areas of life.
Can open you up to more receiving and new possibilities.
(Disclaimer: Access Bars is a complementary wellness tool and not a substitute for medical or psychological diagnosis and treatment.)
A Simple Start: “Interesting Point of View”
One simple Access Consciousness tool is to acknowledge any thought, feeling, or belief you have as an “Interesting Point of View.” For example, if you think, “I’m not good enough,” say to yourself, “Interesting point of view I have that point of view.” This creates a little space and separation from the thought, reducing its charge. Try it with any charged thought today!Want to Dive Deeper?
Our Access Bars® courses will teach you how to run Bars on others, learn the 32 points, and explore more pragmatic tools from Access Consciousness® to change any area of your life. Become a certified Access Bars® Practitioner and offer this dynamic process to friends, family, or clients.
Tarot Reading: Unveil Wisdom Through Archetypal Imagery
What is Tarot?
The Tarot is a deck of 78 cards, each with its own imagery, symbolism, and story. It’s a powerful tool for self-reflection, intuition development, and gaining insight into life’s situations. The cards are divided into two main parts:Major Arcana (22 cards): Represent significant life lessons, archetypal energies, and major turning points on our spiritual journey.
Minor Arcana (56 cards): Reflect everyday experiences, challenges, and the people we encounter. They are further divided into four suits (typically Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles), each representing a different aspect of life.
Core Concepts of Tarot Reading:
Symbolism & Archetypes: Each card is rich with symbols that speak to the subconscious mind. Archetypes (like The Fool, The Empress, The Hermit) represent universal human experiences.
Intuition: While there are traditional meanings for each card, Tarot reading is highly intuitive. The cards act as a mirror, reflecting your own inner wisdom and the energies surrounding a situation.
Storytelling: A Tarot reading often weaves a narrative, showing patterns, potential outcomes, and offering guidance based on the cards drawn.
Not Fortune-Telling: While Tarot can offer insights into potential future paths, it’s more about understanding current energies and empowering you to make conscious choices. The future is not set in stone.
How Does Tarot Work?
When you ask a question and draw cards, the process is often thought to tap into synchronicity – meaningful coincidences. The images and symbols on the cards drawn reflect the energies related to your query, acting as prompts for your intuition and subconscious understanding. A reader interprets these symbols and their interplay to provide clarity, perspective, or guidance. It’s less about predicting a fixed future and more about exploring possibilities and empowering you to create the future you desire.Benefits of Exploring Tarot:
Gain Clarity & Perspective: See situations from a new angle.
Enhance Intuition: Learn to trust your inner voice.
Facilitate Self-Reflection: Understand your motivations, fears, and desires.
Problem-Solving: Explore potential solutions and approaches to challenges.
Empowerment: Make conscious choices based on deeper insights.
A Simple Start: Daily Card Draw
If you have a Tarot deck, shuffle the cards while thinking of your day ahead, or simply ask, “What energy do I need to be aware of today?” Draw one card. Look at the image. What feelings or thoughts come up for you before you look up its meaning? Jot down your initial impressions. Then, you can look up a traditional meaning and see how it resonates.Want to Dive Deeper?
Our Tarot courses will guide you through the meanings of all 78 cards, teach you various spreads for different types of questions, help you develop your intuitive reading skills, and empower you to use Tarot confidently for personal growth and guidance for yourself and others.
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Choosing & Caring for Your Tarot Deck
Your Tarot deck is a personal tool. Choosing the right one and caring for it fosters a stronger connection and enhances your reading experience.
Choosing Your Deck:
Imagery: Does the artwork resonate with you? Do you feel drawn to it? This is key. Look at sample cards online or in a shop.
Theme: Decks come in countless themes (Rider-Waite-Smith style, Thoth, historical, animal, fantasy, etc.). Choose one that speaks to your interests or spiritual path.
Feel: How does the cardstock feel? Is it easy to shuffle? Size matters for handling.
Guidebook: Does it come with a helpful guidebook? Some decks have very detailed books, others are minimal.
Caring for Your Deck:
Cleansing: Decks can absorb energy. You can cleanse your deck by knocking on it, passing it through smoke (like sage or palo santo), placing it in moonlight, or shuffling it intentionally.
Storage: Keep your deck in a special box, bag, or wrapped in cloth to protect it and keep its energy focused.
Handling: Treat your deck with respect. Handle it carefully.
Personal Connection: Spend time with your deck, look at the cards, meditate with them, journal about them. This builds a personal bond.
How it Helps: Provides practical, accessible advice for beginners who are just getting started or considering purchasing a deck, encouraging them to see the deck as a sacred tool.
Understanding Reversed Cards: A Different Perspective
When a Tarot card appears upside down (reversed), it doesn’t necessarily mean the opposite of its upright meaning, or always mean something negative. Reversals add another layer of depth and can be interpreted in several ways:
Blocked or Stagnant Energy: The upright energy is present but is being blocked or suppressed.
Internalized Energy: The energy is being directed inward rather than outward.
Excess or Deficiency of Energy: The upright meaning is being expressed too much or too little.
Potential Still Exists: The potential of the card is there, but hasn’t been fully realized yet.
A Need to Reconsider: The card is asking you to look at this energy from a different angle or reconsider your approach.
Example: The upright Lovers card represents choice, harmony, and aligned values. The reversed Lovers might indicate disharmony, difficulty making a choice, or a conflict of values that needs to be addressed.
How it Helps: Learning to read reversals adds significant sophistication and nuance to your Tarot readings, allowing for a deeper understanding of the subtle dynamics at play in a situation. It moves beyond simple “good” or “bad” interpretations.
Journey Through the Minor Arcana Suits
While the Major Arcana describe major life lessons, the Minor Arcana (Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles) reflect the everyday flow and specific challenges or joys of our lives. Each suit relates to a different element and area of experience:
Wands (Fire): Represents energy, creativity, passion, inspiration, ambition, new ventures, ideas, and action. Think sparks, growth, and initial drive. Challenges often relate to burnout, lack of direction, or conflict stemming from passion.
Cups (Water): Represents emotions, relationships, intuition, love, feelings, creativity (emotional/artistic), and spirituality. Think flow, connection, and the inner world. Challenges often relate to emotional overwhelm, heartbreak, or difficulty expressing feelings.
Swords (Air): Represents the mind, intellect, thoughts, communication, truth, conflict, challenges, and sometimes pain or difficult decisions. Think clarity, logic, and facing reality. Challenges often relate to anxiety, mental conflict, harsh words, or difficult truths.
Pentacles (Earth): Represents the material world, body, career, finance, possessions, stability, security, manifestation, and practical matters. Think grounding, tangible results, and resources. Challenges often relate to financial worries, physical health issues, stagnation, or feeling disconnected from the material world.
How it Helps: Understanding the elemental and thematic basis of each suit provides a powerful framework for interpreting the Minor Arcana cards. It helps you quickly identify what area of life a specific challenge or opportunity is showing up in.
All of Life Comes to Me with Ease, Joy & Glory - The Access Mantra
This is the foundational mantra and core philosophy of Access Consciousness®. It’s more than just a nice saying; it’s an energetic invitation to the universe.
Ease: Without difficulty, struggle, or effort. Allowing things to unfold naturally.
Joy: The exuberance of being, the spontaneous delight in life.
Glory: The tumultuous expression and abundance of life. Everything showing up, sometimes messily, sometimes beautifully, with potency and allowance.
“All of Life Comes to Me”: This is the receiving part. It’s about being willing to receive everything the universe wants to offer you, without judgment – both the seemingly “good” and the seemingly “bad,” knowing that everything can be a contribution.
How to Use It: Repeat this mantra 10 times in the morning and 10 times at night, and any time you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or joyful! It energetically shifts your vibration and opens you up to receiving more.
How it Helps: Introduces a core, actionable tool and the underlying philosophy of Access Consciousness – moving from resistance and judgment to allowance and receiving. It’s a simple yet powerful practice individuals can try immediately.
A Glimpse at the 32 Access Bars Points
Knowing what the 32 points on the head relate to can be fascinating. While a class teaches the exact location and sequence, here’s a peek at some of the areas the Bars address:
Healing: Relates to health and healing in the body.
Body: Addresses points of view about your body.
Control: Clears where you try to control things or feel out of control.
Awareness: Expands your consciousness and awareness.
Creativity: Unlocks your creative capacities.
Power: Addresses points of view about power and lack thereof.
Aging: Clears judgments about getting older.
Sexuality: Addresses points of view about sex and sensuality.
Money: Releases limitations around financial flows.
Joy, Sadness, Peace, Calm: Relates to processing emotions.
(Note: There are many more points, and the specific combination and sequence are key)
How it Helps: Provides a concrete overview of the wide range of life areas that Access Bars can influence, demonstrating its potential for holistic change. It shows the structured nature of the modality.
What Happens During a Bars Session?
For someone considering their first Access Bars session, understanding the physical and energetic experience is helpful.
Setting & Preparation: You’ll typically lie down comfortably on a massage table or recliner, fully clothed. The practitioner may ask you a few questions about what you’d like to change or if there are specific areas you’d like to focus on, but you don’t need to share detailed problems if you don’t want to.
The Process: The practitioner will gently touch the 32 points on your head in a specific sequence. The touch is light, usually just fingertips. As they touch each point or combination of points, they are “running” or activating that Bar.
Possible Sensations: The experience varies greatly from person to person and even from session to session.
Deep Relaxation: Most common. Many people fall asleep.
Tingling, Pulsing, or Heat: Energetic sensations on the head or elsewhere in the body.
Visuals or Colors: Some see colors or patterns.
Body Releases: Twitching, yawning, stomach gurgling are signs of energy moving.
Emotional Release: Tears or laughter may occur spontaneously.
Mind Quieting: Often, the “monkey mind” slows down or stops completely.
Nothing at all: Sometimes there are no noticeable physical sensations, but the energetic release is still happening.
After the Session: At worst, you feel like you had a great massage. At best, your whole life can begin to change with total ease! People often report feeling lighter, more peaceful, having greater clarity, improved sleep, and less reactivity to stressors.
How it Helps: Manages expectations and alleviates any apprehension someone might have about receiving this unique modality. It highlights the non-invasive and often profoundly relaxing nature of the session.
Choosing & Caring for Your Tarot Deck
Understanding Reversed Cards: A Different Perspective
Journey Through the Minor Arcana Suits
All of Life Comes to Me with Ease, Joy & Glory – The Access Mantra
A Glimpse at the 32 Access Bars Points
What Happens During a Bars Session?
Choosing & Caring for Your Tarot Deck
Understanding Reversed Cards: A Different Perspective
Journey Through the Minor Arcana Suits
All of Life Comes to Me with Ease, Joy & Glory – The Access Mantra
A Glimpse at the 32 Access Bars Points
What Happens During a Bars Session?
A Glimpse at the 32 Access Bars Points
Knowing what the 32 points on the head relate to can be fascinating. While a class teaches the exact location and sequence, here’s a peek at some of the areas the Bars address:
Healing: Relates to health and healing in the body.
Body: Addresses points of view about your body.
Control: Clears where you try to control things or feel out of control.
Awareness: Expands your consciousness and awareness.
Creativity: Unlocks your creative capacities.
Power: Addresses points of view about power and lack thereof.
Aging: Clears judgments about getting older.
Sexuality: Addresses points of view about sex and sensuality.
Money: Releases limitations around financial flows.
Joy, Sadness, Peace, Calm: Relates to processing emotions.
(Note: There are many more points, and the specific combination and sequence are key)
How it Helps: Provides a concrete overview of the wide range of life areas that Access Bars can influence, demonstrating its potential for holistic change. It shows the structured nature of the modality.
All of Life Comes to Me with Ease, Joy & Glory - The Access Mantra
This is the foundational mantra and core philosophy of Access Consciousness®. It’s more than just a nice saying; it’s an energetic invitation to the universe.
Ease: Without difficulty, struggle, or effort. Allowing things to unfold naturally.
Joy: The exuberance of being, the spontaneous delight in life.
Glory: The tumultuous expression and abundance of life. Everything showing up, sometimes messily, sometimes beautifully, with potency and allowance.
“All of Life Comes to Me”: This is the receiving part. It’s about being willing to receive everything the universe wants to offer you, without judgment – both the seemingly “good” and the seemingly “bad,” knowing that everything can be a contribution.
How to Use It: Repeat this mantra 10 times in the morning and 10 times at night, and any time you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or joyful! It energetically shifts your vibration and opens you up to receiving more.
How it Helps: Introduces a core, actionable tool and the underlying philosophy of Access Consciousness – moving from resistance and judgment to allowance and receiving. It’s a simple yet powerful practice individuals can try immediately.
Basic Numerological Harmonizing Tips
Vedic Numerology isn’t just about prediction; it’s also about bringing harmony to your life by understanding and working with the energies of your numbers. While full remedial measures are taught in depth in advanced studies, here are some basic ways to connect with your numbers:
Awareness: Simply becoming aware of the energies associated with your numbers is the first step.
Color & Gemstone Association: Each number and its ruling planet are associated with certain colors and gemstones. Wearing or surrounding yourself with these colors or (ethically sourced) gemstones can help strengthen or balance the planetary energy.
Example: Number 1 (Sun) is associated with orange/red/gold and Ruby. Connecting with these might support leadership qualities.
Example: Number 6 (Venus) is associated with pink/white and Diamond. Connecting with these might support relationships and creativity.
Day Association: Each day of the week is also ruled by a planet/number. Aligning activities with the energy of the day can be beneficial.
Example: Starting important creative projects on a Friday (Day of Venus, Number 6).
Example: Focusing on discipline and completion on a Saturday (Day of Saturn, Number 8).
How it Helps: These simple practices offer tangible ways to interact with the energetic principles of numerology in your daily life, helping you feel more aligned and empowered.
Choosing & Caring for Your Tarot Deck
Your Tarot deck is a personal tool. Choosing the right one and caring for it fosters a stronger connection and enhances your reading experience.
Choosing Your Deck:
Imagery: Does the artwork resonate with you? Do you feel drawn to it? This is key. Look at sample cards online or in a shop.
Theme: Decks come in countless themes (Rider-Waite-Smith style, Thoth, historical, animal, fantasy, etc.). Choose one that speaks to your interests or spiritual path.
Feel: How does the cardstock feel? Is it easy to shuffle? Size matters for handling.
Guidebook: Does it come with a helpful guidebook? Some decks have very detailed books, others are minimal.
Caring for Your Deck:
Cleansing: Decks can absorb energy. You can cleanse your deck by knocking on it, passing it through smoke (like sage or palo santo), placing it in moonlight, or shuffling it intentionally.
Storage: Keep your deck in a special box, bag, or wrapped in cloth to protect it and keep its energy focused.
Handling: Treat your deck with respect. Handle it carefully.
Personal Connection: Spend time with your deck, look at the cards, meditate with them, journal about them. This builds a personal bond.
How it Helps: Provides practical, accessible advice for beginners who are just getting started or considering purchasing a deck, encouraging them to see the deck as a sacred tool.
Connecting With Your Deck & Developing Intuition
Your Tarot deck is more than just cards; it’s a personal tool for accessing your intuition. Building a relationship with your deck is key.
Choosing a Deck: Select a deck whose imagery resonates with you personally. The connection begins here.
Handling Your Deck: Spend time shuffling your cards, looking through them, and becoming familiar with the images. Some people like to sleep with their new deck nearby or keep it in a special cloth or box.
Daily Draws & Journaling: As mentioned before, pull a card daily. But take it further: journal your impressions, feelings, and any real-life events that seem to correspond. Over time, you’ll develop your own personal understanding of the cards beyond book meanings.
Trust Your Gut: When you look at a card, what’s your very first impression? An image, a word, a feeling? This is your intuition speaking. Learn to honor these initial hits, even if they don’t match the “official” meaning.
How it Helps: The more you connect with your deck and practice listening to your intuition, the more accurate, personal, and insightful your readings will become. Tarot becomes a conversation with your inner wisdom.
Discover Your Personal Year Number
Beyond your fixed core numbers (Psychic, Destiny, Name), Vedic Numerology reveals the energetic theme influencing you each year. This is your Personal Year number. It changes annually and gives insight into the opportunities, challenges, and focus points for that specific 12-month cycle (often calculated from January 1st to December 31st, though some traditions use your birthday).
How to Calculate: Add your Birth Day + Birth Month + the Current Year (e.g., 2024). Reduce the total sum to a single digit (1-9).
Example: Born on May 15th. Calculating for 2024:
Birth Day: 1+5 = 6
Birth Month: 5
Current Year: 2+0+2+4 = 8
Total: 6 + 5 + 8 = 19
Reduce: 1 + 9 = 10 -> 1 + 0 = 1
Your Personal Year for 2024 is 1.
Brief Meaning (Example for Year 1): A Personal Year 1 is often about new beginnings, starting fresh, independence, initiation, and sowing seeds for the future. It’s a time to focus on self, take initiative, and step into leadership.
How it Helps: Knowing your Personal Year provides a roadmap, helping you align your actions with the dominant energy of the year. It empowers you to make the most of favorable periods and navigate challenges with greater awareness, reducing resistance and enhancing flow.