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Make Your Own Luck on Friday the 13th (with Tarot) - by Lori Lytle

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I love Friday the 13th. I get excited when one comes up…if I had my way, this would be a floating national holiday. I think that it’s ok to take this day off, or calling in sick may be even more in the spirit.

It’s always been a lucky day for me (knock wood).

I have a long history of loving the number 13 in general – I was born at 3:13pm, my sister was born at 11:13am (I think, but this may be family legend), which always made me feel special and connected to the number.

My romance with my future husband started at a Friday the 13th party I threw in honour of the day. We got married on Friday the 13th (this date was chosen on purpose, of course).

So, whenever this holy day rolls around, I love to watch people’s reactions. Apprehension, excitement, complete indifference…all across the spectrum.

I love Friday the 13th because it is a day we notice, it is not just a regular day, it calls attention to itself whether or not you believe in the superstition. I love this day because it is a little thrilling, scary, there is the feeling of the unknown and that anything could happen. This is one of those days when it feels like the veil is a little bit thinner than others.

When I say that this is a lucky day for me, I don’t mean to domesticate the energy…there is still a feeling of wildness and unknown in that luck.

Are you superstitious?

Do you ever stop to
ask yourself why you believe some of the things that you believe?

If you ask people why Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, you’ll usually get a vague historical explanation, or an “I don’t know” or “It just is!” kind of sentiment. A quick Google search was no more illuminating. Even though there is a general feeling that Friday the 13th is steeped in history and folklore, it seems that (according to Wikipedia), “there is no written evidence for a “Friday the 13th” superstition before the 19th century, and the superstition only gained widespread distribution in the 20th century.”
So, this info, plus my love of this day, made me think about superstitions, traditions, long-held beliefs about ourselves…things that we just accept in our lives without examination.

I am a fan of ritual and I celebrate every holiday or tradition I can fit in but sometimes its refreshing to challenge our assumptions, try things on from a different perspective, and question why we celebrate or fear the things we do.

On that note, I created this Tarot spread that you can do on Friday the 13th to explore your own perspectives and assumptions. I used four cards, because four is the number that is considered unlucky in Japan!

Friday the 13th Tarot Spread:

1 – What assumptions do I make about myself that aren’t really true?

2 – What can I do differently in my daily life today?

3 – What aspect of my life needs to be looked at from a different perspective?

4 – Which card has a message of luck for me today?

Do you celebrate Friday the 13th?

Does it slip by without you noticing? What do you consider lucky or unlucky?

Put some time aside on Friday to think about what you believe and why. It doesn’t have to be scary, have fun with it.

Good luck!

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About Lori

Tarot is all about PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT

I help people see signposts when they are at a crossroads. I help them to hear their own inner voices more clearly. I help them see options when they are in a period of transition. I help them transform into the shining beings they are meant to be. I do this with my trusted advisors, my Tarot cards. We do this together, as a team: my client, my cards and me.

Tarot is so much more than a fortune telling device…using these extraordinary cards, I help you to connect with your own Inner Goddess, to hear and trust your own inner voice, to make decisions without anxiety and to live a happy and confident life.

Tarot is a powerful tool of transformation, empowerment and personal growth that can help you to navigate life’s ups and downs through taking accurate, guided action. The cards give you access to a universal source of information, as well as to the answers that already lie within, waiting for you.

My In Depth Tarot consultations focus on what you most need to know right now.
My process is collaborative, inclusive, positive and practical. You will leave the session feeling lighter, confident, focused. My readings dive deeply into what is going on in your life, they help you to find and stay on your true path, and give concrete steps that you can take to achieve your goals and raise your level of happiness.

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7/1/2018 3 Comments

Chill Your Way to Real Being (by Sheila Olsen)

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The benefits of exercise are no secret. It burns calories, builds muscle tone, and lifts your mood by unleashing a healthy dose of endorphins. But it’s easy to do overdo it with the jogging, cycling and tennis, which leave your tissue damaged and your mind frazzled when done in heavy doses. Balance is the key to total self-care, so you need to add some relaxation to your routine. Here are some ways to do just that.

Meditation

This could be the missing link in the total fitness regimen, as it offers a whole host of benefits for the mind and body. To start with, it’s a proven way to relieve stress, lifting your thoughts up and away from whatever is causing you trouble at work or at home. If you’re worried about setting aside long hours of your day to sit in a dark room and think about nothing, stop. Sessions as short as five minutes can be squeezed in between exercises at the gym or built into your daily routine at home. That’s even easier if you have a dedicated space. Just find a quiet corner, throw down a mat, and you’re ready to go … or sit, actually.

Yoga

This ancient Indian practice is similar to meditation, but with a twist. It has an emphasis on breathing and calming your thoughts and contains a series of poses that each have their own specific benefits. Some ease digestion, others relieve back pain, and many focus on relieving stress and anxiety. They accomplish all of this by drawing a connection between the mind and body that isn’t there in everyday life, says one practitioner from DoYouYoga, adding that when done regularly, the practice encourages living in the present in a more mindful and conscious way.

Tai Chi

Much like yoga, this traditional Chinese practice fits somewhere between exercise and relaxation, and one of its main benefits is — you guessed it — stress relief. This comes through slowly advancing through a series of movements that gently stretch, rotate and twist muscles, ligaments and tendons, releasing tension throughout the body. Moreover, its focus on whole-body coordination makes you stronger, an added bonus for bodybuilders and weightlifters, while providing an excellent transition from workday hustle to quiet family life. And like meditation, five minutes is enough for a quick session.

Hobbies

Almost everybody has a favorite playlist to put on when it’s time to relax, but what about strumming a guitar yourself? Studies have shown that making music can be highly therapeutic, as it takes your mind off whatever’s causing you stress and onto the movement of your hands and the sounds of the strings. For those who aren’t tuned into rhythm and tempo, the visual arts provide a similar creative outlet, and you do not have to be Picasso to get in on the action. Coloring books have been gaining ground as a way to wind down after work, along with knitting and quilting. All of these provide an excellent source of accomplishment as you gain a new skill in addition to an improved sense of well-being.

Sleep

None of these methods are a substitute for a good night’s rest. It sounds simple enough, but you may not be doing it right even if you hit the hay for the recommended eight hours each night. That’s because you need to sleep soundly rather than wake up in the middle of the night tossing and turning. Time you spend doing that doesn’t count. A sleep expert at MindBodyGreen recommends eating the right foods throughout the day to get your 40 winks. You should also think about comfort. Relieving stress through the activities above will get you on the right track, as will the soothing sounds of a noise machine and keeping your room as dark as possible — and don’t forget a nice pillow.

Feeling sleepy yet? If not, now might be the time for your first five-minute meditation session. Get ready, get set .... and chill.

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