How to Invite Ancestors and Spirit Guides Into Your Life

Dear Moon Muser,

Have you had some big realizations this week? (Thank you Mercury Retrograde for helping out with that!)

If you follow this blog and have enjoyed a soul reading with me I know you’re working intuitively AND spiritually, guided by your ancestors, or perhaps your spirit guides, the gods, the universe, whatever you choose to call this force.

Each day our spirit guides come through for us, whether we’re listening or not. They offer us protection, intuitive tips and love. But if we truly trust the messages we are receiving then that protection and love will be that much STRONGER.

How do you build trust in spirit? You listen, you wait, you make time for quiet contemplation and you give yourself the space you need to connect with these messages. Perhaps it’s by finding a quiet piece of dirt, or a special flower, or by sitting with your favorite tree that helps to calm you. Perhaps it’s by taking a nature walk or by making space in your home where you can acknowledge spirit, your guides, the ancestors and the seasons.

Wildflowers gathered in Temecula, California

Wildflowers gathered in Temecula, California

I like to gather spring wildflowers. Some become photos for my mom who lives in Calgary and some are for my pet cemetery to remember dear friends, and others commemorate a neighbor who recently passed away. I believe I caught a glimpse of his spirit that night. I saw a tiny, shiny object glittering in the olivey, densely forested chaparral hills on my sunset walk. It was in a magickal spot right across from a 10 minute long coyote conversation I'd recently had. I trusted in that moment; that it WAS him and this brought me peace and joy.

How are you making sacred space in your life this year?

As always, sending sparkly blessings, luv & coyote calls!
Kathy Crabbe,
Soul Reader & Artist

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Kathy Crabbe

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About Kathy Crabbe

Allow your heart, soul and mind to resonate with the deep yet playful magick of my 4 hand painted oracle card decks along with the powerful insight of an intuitive reading. Can you sense all the beautiful ways that spirit is guiding you in alignment with your soul's purpose?

p.s. You may enjoy this recent article I posted: How to Find Your Spirit Animal Based Upon Your Birthday

How To Develop Your Intuition, Heal with the Fairies + Origin of Tarot

WHAT ARE TAROT CARDS?

Moon Card Visconti-Sforza Tarot

Moon Card in the Visconti-Sforza Tarot

The Tarot is an ancient Western occult psychological and philosophical system consisting of 78 cards divided into the Major and Minor Arcana. The 22 cards of the Major Arcana represent in archetypal symbols wo/man’s journey through life. The remaining 56 cards, which are the forerunners of our contemporary playing cards consist of 16 Court Cards and 40 number cards divided into four suits.

Because the Tarot relies on the universal language of symbolism, its influence has, over several centuries, spread throughout the world unrestricted by language barriers or semantics. And, since symbolism is also the language of the unconscious, the use of the Tarot tends to activate the intuitive mind or right-brain center.

THE FIRST TAROT DECK

No one knows for sure where or when the Tarot first appeared. The earliest deck still in existence is the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Deck dated approximately 1432. Tarot cards are believed to be of many different origins: from hermetic sciences; Goddess times, from Egypt, spread by the gypsies, related to religious history, or created by philosophers. With this varied history numbers of avid participants throughout the centuries have been believers in the use of Tarot Cards in divination.

HOW ARE ORACLE CARDS DIFFERENT FROM TAROT?

Oracle card decs do not follow the same system as the Tarot but work instead with the system devised by their creator. Unlike the Tarot there may be no suits, court cards or major or minor arcana cards and the deck can have any number of cards within it.

Soul reading cards by Kathy Crabbe

Soul reading cards by Kathy Crabbe

SELF PUBLISHED ORACLE DECKS

I work with my own hand painted oracle card decks for giving soul readings. These decks, like the Tarot can be used for divination, to read the akashic records, or for past, present or future visions.

  • The Lefty Oracle Card Deck (52 cards) features The Leftys; guides, mentors and friends drawn entirely with my non-dominant left hand.

  • The Zodiac Goddess Power Deck (32 cards) features Goddesses for each of the astrological signs and was originally painted for my book titled The Zodiac Goddess Playbook.

  • The Cat Herbal Deck (36 cards) features cat herbal watercolors, each associated with a particular magical herb or flower. Magickal herbal healing advice is included with each reading

  • The Elfin Ally Oracle deck (72 cards) is a spirit animal deck with a thick guidebook filled with animal medicine and lore.

ABOUT THE “CLAIRS”

According to Loyd Auerbach, in his book ESP, Hauntings and Poltergeists, (Warner Books, 1986), receptive ESP consists of precognition, knowledge of the future, retrocognition, knowledge of the past, and the “clairs.”

- Clairaudience is psychic hearing.

- Clairvoyance is psychic seeing and not, as many people mistakenly think, the ability to see into the future or into the past.

- Clairaroma is smelling.

- Clairgustus, tasting

- Clairsentience, a bodily sensation or the sense of touch, not the ability to feels others’ emotions intensely. People who have this ability are called empaths.

DEVELOP YOUR INTUITION

Healing crystals and stones

Healing crystals and stones

My personal 6th sense is visual, auditory, and feeling based. I’ve kept a dream journal since I was 13 years old and recommend that you also do this to further develop your intuition. Be aware that if you do mediumship readings you may feel their feelings, perhaps even how the ancestor died so keep all senses on the alert and learn how to set good boundaries beforehand with the help of a teacher or mentor. Be aware that a reading is never set in stone and that a client’s free will is always the final determinant.

WHY GET A SOUL READING?

I find that soul readings can help shift the energy and offers insight and guidance. I use chakra balancing, crystals, herbal messages, Goddess myths, astrology, meditations, and affirmations to promote healing.

A soul reading can help a client push through fear and clear energetic blockages plus can help them acknowledge, value and develop their own creative and intuitive powers. Very often the ancestors will step in and offer loving guidance and pertinent advice. Hearing from a loved one who has passed away can be an incredibly moving experience plus the advice is often much needed.

MY FAVORITE FAIRY STORY

My favorite paranormal experience involves the wildflower fairies of Southern California and a Native American Spirit Guide who lived near my home on the traditional land of the Payómkawichum. Scattered around my property beginning in late Spring, are a multitude of seed pods belonging to the wild cucumber plant; (otherwise known as Big Root or marah fabaceus which has a spine covered melon filled with nut-like seeds.)

wild cucumber

wild cucumber

I spend a lot of time in nature acquainting myself the flora and fauna in hopes of meeting with the local nature spirits (elementals). The fairies never appeared to me in 3D but instead shimmered and sparked out of the corner of my eye, almost like a dream vision loaded with information!

INDIGENOUS HEALING LORE: DEATH WISH

During my time spent with the wild cucumber plant I was in contact with a very sad and withdrawn young Native American woman who had shut herself away from the world. She seemed to be very connected with the wild cucumber plant. I later looked up the Native American herbal healing lore associated with this plant and discovered that:

Earth Goddess poem by Kathy Crabbe

“According to oral history, either this plant’s seeds or the root (or both) were once used to put an end to human lives. Here, so it’s said, was a suicide plant for Indians consumed by the death wish.”

I was astonished that the Spirit of this indigenous woman was in contact with me so I wished her well and blessed the land for allowing me to have this vision.

About Kathy Crabbe

Kathy Crabbe

Kathy Crabbe inspires others to live their dreams. In 2000 Kathy was bored and blocked creatively so she switched to her left hand. This awakened her intuitive right brain in a holistic way and inspired her to create a Lefty Oracle Deck and become a professional soul reader.

Kathy lives and works near Temecula, California on the traditional land of the Payómkawichum and in the 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee territories with her wee doggy Djinn Djinn and architect husband Mark in an adobe style home and lakeside cottage they built themselves.

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What To Expect in a Psychic Reading

Why are you here? What is your life purpose?

Are you yearning to awaken that still, small voice inside of you? Are you seeking direction, growth, healing and inner peace? A Soul Reading (psychic reading) will help open your inner eyes to a whole new way of seeing and being as it shifts your perspective and opens your soul-heart to spirit guides, ancestors and soul mates.

Experience transformative soul growth and healing to empower your divine nature.

As a Soul Reader, I specialize in connecting with the Other Side, as well as providing guidance for your questions about love, relationships, career and health. I take an honest and conscientious approach, encouraging you to trust yourself and stay true to your heart. As a fine artist and entrepreneur, I also bring my background in business and the fine arts to my work, providing a uniquely passionate perspective on soul growth.

Kathy-Crabbe Goddess Altar

Reverend Mary Miller: I am impressed by Kathy's work. She has adapted a unique style of her own; creating cards that specifically addresses her needs. Her understanding of her clients are very "on." She addresses her clients with compassion, understanding and going "within her clients" to address their needs. I am a professional psychic of 30 years. I know ethically, she is top notch and well worth getting a healing/reading from. You cannot go wrong in her hands.

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A Soul Reading can include several different options such as a one-on-one phone call with me or an audio recording and can include a Past Life Reading, Mediumship or Ancestral Reading, Chakra Healing, Astrology Reports and more. I work with 4 of my own handpainted oracle decks and may include an illustrated pdf with guidebook information. All my readings include email support and follow-up to make sure that you understand your reading and are 100% satisfied with your experience.

How does it work?

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During a reading guidance is received from the Divine(s) in response to your questions about love, career, healing, and karmic destiny. In some cases your spirit guides and ancestors will also pop in to say hello and share a message or two.

I particularly enjoy working with women who are seeking to empower their inner wise woman and creatively transform their life in connection with their spirit guides, ancestors and the planetary cycles.

Preparation

I work to prepare myself energetically and physically through yoga, meditation and chakra balancing. I work with oracle card decks along with healing crystals in response to your questions. I request from Spirit an open heart and a clear channel to provide you with information that is only of the highest, deepest and most profound good for your soul. My style of reading is down-to earth, and informative with conscientious follow-up.

Soul Reading Benefits

  1. A Soul Reading is like a wake-up call for your soul.

  2. Discover your soul's true purpose and unleash your creativity.

  3. Connect with your ancestors and spirit guides, feel guided and loved.

  4. Move forward beyond crisis, clear blockages, reduce stress and promote peace of mind.

About Kathy Crabbe

Kathy Crabbe

I offer soul readings, past life, spirit guide and ancestor readings plus astrology reports. I work with 4 hand painted, self published oracle decks & I paint kitty portraits too. Chakra Cleansing, Prayers, all things witchy, magickal, creative & inspirational are my tools. Deep insight & healing to help you move forward Healthy, Whole and Holy. I teach a Moon eClass at Wise Woman School founded by Susun Weed. In business since 1993 I’m an initiate of the Celtic Faerie Shaman Tradition.

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