Intuition through gut feeling and communication with both guides and energies/entities unseen can be strengthened using various tools. The tool has to resonate with you personally to make sure your belief in it is strong. Us humans have developed a ton of tools, crystal balls, divining rods, astrology, tea leaves etc but the one that appeals to me and that keeps popping back into my mind is Tarot. I think part of that is because I love card games as well as games in all form. I love rules and then mastering those rules and mastering the game. I’ve decided that I will give Tarot a shot in 2026. I’ll choose a deck that appeals, learn it and practice. I’ll post occasional updates here as I progress. I suspect as I start reading the cards I will improve my channeling ability and that intuition will grow, well that is my hope anyway! Wish me luck!

I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions, but I do like the idea of setting a theme to live by. This year I set the intention of more balance in my life. But get this…two days ago I spectacularly LOST my balance on the ice injuring myself! It has forced me to stop and rest a few days. I haven’t had a break from work since March last year - so strangely it is having an effect on my work/life balance. It’s more “Rest, Ibuprofen and Ice Packs” than “Sun, Sea and Sand” though - Note to self: BE SPECIFIC with intentions! 🤣 The universe delivers in mysterious ways!

Sooo… What weird and wonderful things do you do to protect your energy day to day? Are you a sage burner? A Palo santo wafter? (Would be cool to know why these are cleansing and protective if anyone knows). Do you put yourself in a protective bubble of light? How big do you make it? White light or golden light? My guides say golden but all the books say white! 🤔 Do you call in any help from higher realms? Who and why? Do you have a useful ritual to share? Do you shout “Shields Up” like the Captain of the Enterprise on Star Trek, like I do before I walk out of the house?! 🤣 Personally I think protecting personal energy has to be something that works for you - and anything that sets that intention, will work nicely - no matter how weird or unusual!