Leanne Margaret

Does anyone remember writing 'lines' at school, you know, like the one's Bart Simpson writes on the blackboard as each episode of 'The Simpsons' begins? Well although not executed in a positive or helpful way, those teachers from childhood may have been onto something. At any age, we can use the repetition of carefully chosen words to rewire our brains in ways more suited to achieving our goals. Back in the 1990's I began learning bellydance with a teacher whose style was infused with spiritual instruction. One non-bellydance technique we learned was the '70 in 7.' It involved hand writing a carefully crafted statement 70 times without interruption. The exercise was then repeated for 7 days without a break. Make sure you mean it. Personally, due to the laborious nature of the exercise, I have only used the 70 in 7 when I really mean it. That is, I wanted to achieve my goal strongly enough to put in all of that work, when handwriting aggravates a

You might know what I mean. It's a common trick taught in self help and sales manuals. When going somewhere busy, visualise driving into the perfect car park near your preferred location. I have tried it, my friends have tried it, my estate agent has tried it. It works. But what about those who aren't aware of how to manifest a car park that way? What if they need it more? Someone who doesn't know or forgets to use their car park invocation might be rushing to the doctor or whatever. Something more important than picking up a litre of milk and a packet of chips. It is important to act ethically when using spell-crafting. To visualise and claim a car park is to cast a spell. It is spelling our goal or intent into words or pictures. I like to use both. I might visualise my car in the perfect car park as well as speak the words: "Universe please provide me with the perfect car park for my visit to __________." If I were to consider others who might need that ca

Although I KNOW there is a permanently fixed speed detection camera on this local main street, I am driving 60kms per hour in a 50km zone. Flash! Since I am the driver whose car others are stuck behind on country roads, I don't think I deserve a fine. Despondent, I avoid the letterbox for two weeks and pray. Then a friend mentions a computer virus that has affected speed camera systems. Traffic camera violations have apparently been withdrawn. I have a chance. I carefully select a time when I'm standing at the letterbox with a friend who is leaving my house. After a chat and a laugh I feel strong enough to tackle the possibilities the letterbox might hold. I open the box to find a two week sized bunch of envelopes. I go through them one by one. Insurance (almost as bad), estate agents promotion, bank letter, etc, etc. No fine! Yippee! As my relief peaks and subsides, I recall the often repeated blessing I use for my car, 'Shields up.' I can't help but wonder h

To commune with an entity is to communicate with it. Crystals are more than just tools directed by humans. Crystals, like any element of nature, contain the spirits of energetic beings. It is helpful to consult with these beings prior to using your crystal for healing and energy work. Crystals have different personalities suited to different purposes. Rainbow Obsidian Determine Your Intent  Do you wish to use your crystal for aura clearing and charging?  Do you require extra protection from negative influences?  Are you using your crystal to create a crystal grid? Are you consecrating a jewellery piece for everyday wear?  All of these situations may require different crystals. For example, I use a large clear quartz point as big as a potato for my aura clearing and charging work. I use a small selenite wand to cast circles of protection around home and workspace. For dispelling negative energy I hold a rainbow obsidian sphere. For creating crystal grids around spaces I li

Like people and planets, crystals are electromagnetic devices that can accumulate debris on physical and energetic levels. The wisdom and power available from crystal realms can come through clear and strong when crystals are handled with a little regular care. The three things to consider when caring for crystals are, cleaning, storage and communion. This article will introduce cleaning and storage, while communion will be introduced in another article. There are many ways to clean crystals. It doesn't usually matter which method is used except in the case of salty water soluble crystals such as selenite and Himalayan salt. Use dry cleaning methods if you feel any doubt. Hold them in your hand and get a feel for each crystal and how it might best be cleaned. Like bright fabric, brightly coloured crystals are prone to fading in the sun, so limit exposure to avoid over-stripping them. I have provided a link to a good list of crystal tips and warnings at the end of this article.

Have You Ever Felt the Mood of Someone in the Room? Psychic protection isn't just for psychics and paranoid new agers. Everyone is subject to the effects of psychic energy. Physical energy has form we can see, feel and measure. Psychic energy generally describes what exists in non-physical form. Psychic energy contains electromagnetic energy emanating from bodily functions, emotional, mental and spiritual activity. Psychic energy can also affect us from external sources such as other people and machines. The more sensitive among us are aware of the hum of energies emanating from within and without. A regular routine of actions promoting protection can help to turn the volume down on a world that can sometimes be too aggravating. At Home Traffic, neighbours, kids, dogs, garden machines and insensitive horn blowers can smash the peace of our home sanctuaries. There isn't a lot we can do about the noise but there are a few things that can help us to distance these