Reiki Session

During a Reiki session I gave today, I saw quite a few symbols*, but the most important one was a woman in a white robe with white dove.  When I asked her name, I thought I hear Astoria or Ashtara* (my Pleiadian connection), or more likely Astarte.  Upon further research I realized that Astarte is associated with the Pleiades.  They are her seven doves.  Astarte is also associated with Aphrodite.

http://fixedstarsinfo.blogspot.com/search/label/Pleiadians

 The Symbolism of the Dove A. Andrew Gonzalez,
“Unio Mystica” 1.“When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place… "To Sicily's Greeks she was Aphrodite, and she came to be identified strongly with the Phoenician Astarte. To the Romans she was Venus, and the very word veneration derives from her Latin name and the act of worship. Truth be told, one deity isn't always directly comparable to another; Astarte may not have begun her life among worshippers as being a Phoenician or Carthaginian Aphrodite. She was indeed venerated across the Mediterranean, including Egypt, long before anybody thought of Aphrodite, who was either based on Astarte or greatly influenced by her cult. "

"Most ancient cultures and cosmology describe seven stars. The main star of the cluster is Alcyone, along with Maia, Electra, Merope, Taygete, Celaeno, and Sterope -- daughters of Aphrodite. In Greek the word pleiades means "dove." The leader of these doves, Alcyone, was said to bring good weather for the planting season alluding to the rising of the Pleiades in the spring."

 "Astarte was connected with fertility, sexuality, and war. Her symbols were the lion, the horse, the sphinx, the dove, and a star within a circle indicating the planet Venus."

"We offer incense to Thee, the God Uranus, Consort of Urania Astarte. Mighty God, Thy Body is in the cloud-filled firmament that encircles the Pleiades, who are Astarte's doves and the shining moon and the Morning and Evening Star, all sacred to the Queen of Heaven. Thy shadow falls across the earth bringing shade to trees and plants. Bring us nobility and far-reaching purpose that strengthens the good in all things."
http://www.fellowshipofisis.com/liturgy/panthea8.html
Festival of Astarte and Adonis Liturgy rites of the Fellowship of Isis, as originally written by Olivia Robertson.


 "Most ancient cultures and cosmology describe seven stars. The main star of the cluster is Alcyone, along with Maia, Electra, Merope, Taygete, Celaeno, and Sterope -- daughters of Aphrodite. In Greek the word pleiades means "dove." The leader of these doves, Alcyone, was said to bring good weather for the planting season alluding to the rising of the Pleiades in the spring. "

 The 7 sisters are daughters of Aphrodite and she is associated with Astarte.


 

* Other Symbols

Manatee
"slow down to swim through your emotions"

http://www.spirit-animals.com/manatee/

Mermaid

Cowgirl

Tiger
"do some careful planning"

http://www.spirit-animals.com/tiger/

Elephant
"remember to nurture yourself"

http://www.spirit-animals.com/elephant/

Monarch
"embrace changes in environment and emotions"

http://www.spirit-animals.com/butterfly/

Anna May & Fritz on peanut farm

Ballerina Music Box

Martin NY

Pearl
treasure from the depths of the sea

http://www.brilliantearth.com/news/the-history-and-symbolism-of-pearl-jewelry/

Poppies
peace and restful sleep

http://www.flowermeaning.com/poppy-flower-meaning/

also

Swan
"development of intuition"

http://www.spirit-animals.com/swan/

Buddha

*Tell Ashtara (Arabic: تل عشترة‎) also Aštartu, was a site south of Damascus mentioned in the Amarna letters correspondence of 1350 BC. In the Amarna letters the city is named Aštartu, and is usually identified with theBiblical 'Ashteroth Karnaim'.

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Reiki reading

Geese

"You are being reminded that we often take on the quests of our peers and family without stepping back and discerning whether or not this is something that we ourselves would wish to pursue. Make sure that the path you are currently following is your own and look deeply into your heart to ascertain that the choice is yours and not what someone else has wished upon you."

Turquoise

"Turquoise is a strengthening stone, good for exhaustion, depression, or panic attacks. It enhances physical and psychic immune systems, supporting the assimilation of nutrients, alleviating pollution and viral infections. It is anti-inflammatory and detoxifying, reducing excess acidity and benefiting gout, rheumatism, and the stomach." [Hall, 306][Gienger, 89]

Zebra

"When the zebra comes into your life, change is signified in one or more areas of your life and hidden knowledge will be uncovered. Stand strong, develop trust and simply flow with the rhythm of a new creation."

Giraffe in the Serengeti

"You have the gift of higher perception and inner awareness. Your gentleness and gracefulness in action are always apparent to others. You have learned to make your words count and share your awareness of your surroundings with others. You often know the future, can sense what is going to happen and what lies over the horizon. You should never become complacent and lose sight of the future. Life will become increasingly difficult until you set your sights once more on the path ahead. You also have very strong ties to family and friends, especially parents and children."

Orange Butterflies! 

"Butterfly is a gentle teacher, and will try to transmit significant lessons simply through its quiet, unassuming presence in gardens, or even if you simply happen to see one while walking somewhere or going about your business. Butterfly is not highly communicative, letting its lifestyle and way of life speak for itself. Offerings of flowers, bundles of herbs and colourful ornaments are appreciated by butterfly, but the best way to honour Monarch butterfly, I feel, is to find and seek out more joyful, perfect moments within your life."

Fairies

Ariel

Dolphin

"The dolphin spirit animal represents harmony and balance. Dolphins are both highly intelligent and closely in tune with their instincts, striking a balance between the two states. Dolphins are also a symbol of protection and of resurrection. Their playful nature is a reminder that everyone needs to approach life with humor and joy. People who identify with the dolphin totem are usually peaceful and gentle, but with a deep inner strength."

Dove

"She may be reminding you that in order to soar, you must know when to move your wings and when to allow the wind to take you to new heights. If you were to sit on a branch looking to the sky and hoping the wind will simply pick you up, you would never move. You must surrender and allow the wind support your wings. Get moving… and experience the exhilaration of flying higher and higher."

little black dog

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Reiki Healing

As a clairvoyant, during healings I am often given visuals.

These are the animals I visioned for a recent client:

Eagle
DRUID ANIMAL ORACLE Intelligence, Renewal, Courage
ANIMAL SPEAK Illumination of Spirit, Healing, Creation

Otter
DRUID ANIMAL ORACLE Joy, Play, Helpfulness
ANIMAL SPEAK Joy, Playfulness, Sharing

Seal
DRUID ANIMAL ORACLE Love, Longing, Dilemma
ANIMAL SPEAK Active Imagination, Creativity, Lucid Dreaming
http://www.brighidsfire.com/veil/Animal3.html

as well as a gift of a pearl in an oyster shell

as it turns out, her birthday is June 1 and that is her birthstone

I saw an angel, I think it was Raphael. Raphael is the patron of healers and those in need of healing.

I also saw turquoise stones.
Turquoise is one of the oldest protection amulets, and was also known as a symbol of wealth in many ancient cultures.
Strength, protection from harm, psychic sensitivity and connection to the spirit world

Animal Speak, by Ted Andrews

Druid Animal Oracle, by Phillip Carr-Gomm

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Reiki Training

I had a chance to audit Reiki 1 again last weekend and Reiki 2 yesterday through Arise Counseling. The experience was great. Since I've been doing Reiki (since last Thanksgiving) I have discovered that I am clairvoyant (visually receptive). I'm not saying that I have ESP. I am extremely intuitive. And during the light trance induced by Reiki, I receive incredible images. I am now coming to trust it. I felt much closer to this small group, maybe because of how much I love Reiki now. They are going to schedule follow up Reiki circles with this group. I think that is wonderful because it is so important to have support in this Reiki community/path.
Last weekend, the strongest impact was hearing from the teacher that she sensed my father was present. I have felt that already. He is a very strong and loving spirit. He wants to make up for having been absent in my life. She said he will be with me always as one of my guides. She also said that my name is too small.

My father named me, or I would have been "Mireille" (mother's choice). We discussed my name at both Reiki classes. I know he also considered Mary Jane. I would like more than one syllable. Janelle, Janeane, Jana, Jade, Jadrien. We all decided I have an affinity with the Goddess Diana and that name...

Yesterday she showed us the hall of the healers, where we belong. Here I heard the name Ashanti. I looked it up and this is a tribe in Ghana. Shanti also means peace. The teacher said this must be my lineage as a healer.

I am also finding that I am spiritual bridge, with feet in several camps. As we move from the Pisces age to the Aquarius, maybe the different religions can stop disparaging each other. It was funny, when christianity came up at the beginning of class, everyone was expressing the usual feeling of restriction, but by the end, the teacher was talking about how often Mary and Jesus are present as guides for Reiki.

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