Wish

Daily Om: From blowing dandelion seeds into the air to throwing a penny into a fountain, we have all felt inspired to make a wish, to whisper our secret desires into the ears of the universe and wait for signs that we have been heard. Some wishes come true while others remain ethereal visions that either stay with us or fade like a star in the light of morning. Whether they come true or not, wishes are important missives, expressing our heart's desire as well as our intention to create something new in our lives. When we wish for something, our consciousness opens to receiving it, like a flower unfolding its petals to receive a bee.

There is something innocent and magical about making a wish, something that recalls the energy of childhood. Wishing is not about formulating a plan and following it step by step to attain a goal, which is the realm of adulthood. Wishing is more like a playful volley across the universe, an invitation to play...read more>>>...

You are Part of the Collective Shaman

Waking Times: The role of the Shaman in the original peoples is to resolve issues of the tribe that other members were unable to rectify themselves. They heal, they influence, they transform, otherwise known as the art of magic.

​Traditional and contemporary shamans do this by consciously venturing into the non-physical realm – a practice called ‘journeying’ – to dance with the spirits of their ancestors and their land to find answers to their current affairs, and assist the energetic rivers to flow in more desired directions.

However, as the Western world became so-called ‘civilised’ over the course of several millennia, they tore the role of shamans and other energetic workers out of their societal infrastructure. Tribal peoples were labelled as primitive and undeveloped. Magicians hid in the shadows. Witches were burned. Organised religion stepped up to dictate their version of the divine to the masses, eventually leading to the secularisation of large portions of society, including their managerial structures....Read More>>>...

“In order to be a success, you must think like success. Get up and move! You got to make things happen.” ― Amaka Imani Nkosazana

“I cannot be broken. I cannot be killed. I cannot fail. This is my identity. This is my core. I am infinite. I am permanent. I am unbreakable.” ― Vironika Tugaleva

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A Hindu Priest Explains How Your Subconscious Mind Can be Reprogrammed

Waking Times: The subconscious mind is akin to that unseen portion of an iceberg which remains underwater. Some believe that up to 95% of our mental activity takes place in the subconscious, just below our conscious awareness. This ‘underwater’ portion of the mind is never inactive, though, as it continues to collect and process information even when we are asleep.

According to the Freudian model of the unconscious, the contents of the subregions of the mind are the primary guiding influence on a person’s behaviour, habits and urges. And in his study of the psyche, revered psychoanalyst Carl Jung relates the importance of paying attention to what is going on in the lower parts of the mind, saying, “until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”...read more>>>...

Top Scientist Tells CBS: HAARP Responsible For Recent Hurricanes - What is Cloud Seeding?

World renowned physicist Dr. Michio Kaku made a shocking confession on live TV when he admitted that HAARP is responsible for the recent spate of hurricanes.

"All you can ever achieve is a sense of your soul. You gain little glimpses of its light, colours and contours. You feel the inspiration of its possibiliies and the wonder of its mysteries."

Be your friend's true friend. Return gift for gift. Repay laughter with laughter again but betrayal with treachery. - The Havamal

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Lake Taupo, New Zealand - Copyright Matthew James 2004

Magpie Symbolism

Relying on Others

Daily OM: Most of us pride ourselves on our self-sufficiency. We like to be responsible for taking care of ourselves and pulling our own weight in the world. This is why it can be so challenging when we find ourselves in a situation in which we have to rely on someone else. This can happen as the result of an illness or an injury, or even in the case of a positive change, such as the arrival of a newborn. At times like these, it is essential that we let go of our feeling that we should be able to do it all by ourselves and accept the help of others.

The first step is accepting the situation fully as it is. Too often we make things worse either by trying to do more than we should or by lapsing into feelings of uselessness. In both cases we run the risk of actually prolonging our dependency. In addition, we miss a valuable opportunity to practice acceptance and humility. The ego resists what is, so when we move into acceptance we move into the deeper realm of the soul...read more>>>...

Alien portals, or just clouds? Trio of circular shapes filmed near International Space Station

Three white rings seen in sky under ISS are mystifying UFO watchers Alien portals? Conspiracy theorists are sent into a frenzy after spotting three circular shapes below the International Space Station






OPINION: Maybe we are looking at the formation of the THREE hurricanes by HAARP in the ionosphere ??? Just a thought.

It is fortunate to be favoured with praise and popularity. It is dire luck to be dependent on the feelings of your fellow man. - The Havamal

"The secret of succes is the strength to overcome any obstacle"

3-5-7 Remembered.

For further research on Madeleine McCann there are nearly 1200 posts on A Light In The Darkness, ranging from the new's stories at the time to our regular Daily Merlin insights during the 2007 - 2009 period of this mystery. They can be accessed by clicking HERE ...

We still have in our possession a number of personal items kindly sent to us by members of the family in order to help us with our insights. It's sad to think that the media world, and so many people, condemn the McCann's without understanding or knowing what is the real story.

From our numerous Daily Merlin insights (Insights that had been confirmed in so many instances as being 'right on track' and 'hitting the nail on the head) we discovered what we believe to be the real happenings on the evening of 3-5-7 ... a truth so far from what the media portrayed. It was done deliberately to hide so much of what was really going on.

Although the trail is deemed to have gone cold, we can still extrapolate the living thoughts of Madeleine. We are still adamant of her safety and her survival. What alarms us are the reasons for her apparent disappearance ...

2017 Crop Circle Designs #2

Rollright Stones, Oxfordshire 5th August 2017

Source: Temporary Temples 

Defining Sacred Space.

The space you feel safe; the space in which you find peace; the space which you define within a protected boundary, whether by magical intention or by mental assertion. Sacred Space is a room in the house, or a specific special location ... a place where you can be you.

Sacred space is a vital part of our lives, somewhere where we can relax and unwind. Somewhere we can venture to in order to escape the crazy notions of the mad world out there.

Quite common for the magician is that Sacred Space is a defined place which is ventured to with the mind during meditation or contemplation. It becomes second nature to induce this state of safety with keywords or key thoughts. It is essential within magical practice that a state of sacred space is reached, as with it the magician can practice true discipline and true concentration ...Matthew James

The unwise man is awake all night worries over and again. When morning rises he is restless still, his burden as before. - The Havamal

Colourful flashes are seen above Mexico as buildings and street lights shake during the most powerful earthquake to hit the country in a century

Daily Mail: This is the moment mysterious glowing lights appeared in the night sky above Mexico during the most powerful earthquake to hit the country in a hundred years.

Footage shows glowing lights above what is believed to be Mexico City as fierce 8.1-magnitude tremors rattled the nation's capital last night.

Multi-coloured flashes can be seen as buildings and lamp poles shake below during an earthquake that has so-far claimed six lives...read more>>>...

"Do not conform to seek the seekers, but leave the leavers. Wisdom comes from facing what you don't understand."

"Druid" by Med Goodall

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Kestrel & Astral Skies

Descendant of the True and HIdden Symbology

Scanned in 2002 before they got worn out!!

My choice of divination cards back in the late 1980's was a simple one - Aquarian Rune Cards and Merlin Tarot (Images left) ...

I have always responded to the TRUE and HIDDEN bloodline symbology of Merlin and Odin. Not the fables, not the mythology, but the hidden true meaning of these characters ...

I know now why I have always worked so well with these sets of images; why the symbology comes alive at my touch. Why I so readily adopted my own style of understanding other people with these images ...

It's because my own DNA resonates with those original stories. The resonance exists because I am a direct descendant of the truth behind these apparent myths. I understand the connections inherently without any teacher telling me .... I knew from the first time I saw both sets of divination cards circa 1985-87 that they would become my most valuable and trusted images to help me shamanically become the person I was 'reading' and therefore understand first hand their path, their past, their present and their possible futures.

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A Light in the Darkness

"The Signs are all around you, all you have to do is look"

Finding Time for You

Daily OM: Within each of there is a well of energy that must be regularly replenished. When we act as if this well is bottomless, scheduling a long list of activities that fit like puzzle pieces into every minute of every day, it becomes depleted and we feel exhausted, disconnected, and weak. Refilling this well is a matter of finding time to focus on, nurture, and care for ourselves, or "you time." Most of us are, at different times throughout the day, a spouse, a friend, a relative, an employee, a parent, or a volunteer, which means that down time, however relaxing in nature, is not necessarily "you time." Though some people will inevitably look upon "you time" as being selfish, it is actually the polar opposite of selfishness. We can only excel where our outer world affairs are concerned when our own spiritual, physical, and intellectual needs are fulfilled.

Recognizing the importance of "you time" is far easier than finding a place for it in an active, multifaceted lifestyle, however. Even if you find a spot for it in your agenda, you may be dismayed to discover that your thoughts continuously stray into worldly territory....read more>>>...

"Some people seemed to get all the sunshine, and some all the shadow"

Black Cockatoo Medicine

Chaotic Change

copyright Matthew James

Change is change. However unexpected it is ... it is necessary. Existence cannot remain static, in one place all the time. It is a well oiled wheel with all things being moving parts. To feel change in a life is know the feeling of going with the flow. Chaotic change occurs when these adjustments arrive unannounced and alter the direction, and the perspective of life.

Energy flow can be disrupted but never prevented ... there is always a certainty that events will unfold as per the pre-virtual reality blue print. As humans we have to accept we are mere flotsam and jetsam in the mighty sea of existence, tossed and turned by forces much more immense than our limited minds will ever perceive.

Our lives may seem important to us, and the world around us essential to our existence ... but to the greater forces our lives are insignificant. It is the flow of our collective energy which is of greater importance ... keeping it heading in the direction it is meant to travel involves the effect we know as chaotic change.

"To reach a port we must set sail - sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift"

Feet In Both Worlds - "Exposing The Rotten Eggs"

"You would think, with everyone claiming to come from the same intention, that of 'being in service' to the other worlds (Spirit, or the other side, as many call it) that there would be a unity; that everyone would work together for the common good, and make a difference to this dangerous world.

You would wouldn't you?

The general public surmise, when they venture to a Mind, Body and Spirit Festival, or other similar venues, that it is one big happy family amongst the psychics. They seem to think all work together as equals. Sadly that is not the case.

In this section of my journey, I will attempt to explain just how difficult a place it is within these psychic fayres, if you are not 'in the click' or if you are the outsider. Huge egos walk around these places, wearing the right gear, and saying the right 'love and light' words to convince the general public they are what they claim to be. But behind closed doors it is a real battlefield.

It is very true. Having been on the receiving end of malice, jealousy and even black magic, I know what it is to be the outsider. I'm talking about some of the called 'big names' in the 'industry' who are the instigators of rumours, hate campaigns and even black hexes. The names would surprise you.... the list is a long one.....

And, in this section I will explain some of the steps they have taken to bring me down. Sadly, I'm happy to say, they only made me stronger. Any form of intention is an energy; thoughts good or bad sent to another individual can be harnessed by that individual to their advantage ... as it has been freely given to them. Having been well versed in how to neutralise 'dark energy' I've been able to utilise the energy from these endless attacks. Then I've sat back and watched the instigators reaction when, despite their best efforts, I've still kept going."

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 Extract taken from "Feet In Both Worlds" by Matthew James 

"Remembrance of things past is not necessarily the remembrance of things as they were"

A Word on 'Celtic Shamanism'

The word 'Shaman,' is actually a Tungus (Siberian) word for a spiritual practice that is as old as mankind, and is still practiced by indigenous people, as well as modern practitioners worldwide. Shamanism is not rooted in any organized religious tradition, but is instead a system of controlled visionary journeys into alternate realities (and back,) in order to contact spirit guides and gain their assistance in divination and healing.

When one thinks of traditional shamans and shamanism, its easy to envision a Native (American or perhaps Aboriginal) medicine man performing rituals that are deeply rooted in cultural tribal traditions. It is important to note that the ancient Celts were also believed to have practiced shamanism,.

The Celtic Shaman's cosmos, like that of other Shamanic universal views, consists of three 'worlds;' the Lower world, the Upper world, and the Middle world (where we live in ordinary reality.)

What differentiates the Celtic Shaman's universal view from that of other Shamanic traditions, is that these worlds are all connected by the great tree of life. Rooted in the Lower realm, its trunk extends upwards, through the middle world and into the Upper world, where its branches hold the stars, the sun and the moon. The Celtic Shaman traverses the realms by climbing the tree (also seen as a great ladder or pole) into the Upper world. This is the realm of stars, celetial beings, and is the dwelling place of many gods and spirits of the air, and of the great Mother Goddess herself...read more>>>....

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Australian Magpie (No relation to European Magpie)

Through A Druid's Eyes

European Magpie - Totem Bird of the Day

"Everything you possess of skill, and wealth, and handicraft, wasn't it first merely a thought and a quest?"

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Nankeen Kestrel - Australia

Revealing Your True Self

Daily Om: Identity is an elusive concept. We feel we must define ourselves using a relatively small selection of roles and conscious character traits, even if none accurately represents our notion of "self." The confusion surrounding our true natures is further compounded by the fact that society regularly asks us to suppress so much of our emotional, intellectual, and spiritual vibrancy. Yet we are, in truth, beings of light--pure energy inhabiting physical bodies, striving for enlightenment while living earthly lives. Our true selves exist whether we acknowledge them or not, often buried under fears and learned behavior. When we recognize our power, our luminosity, and our divinity, we cannot help but live authentic lives of appreciation, potential, fulfillment, and grace.

At birth and throughout your childhood, your thoughts and feelings were more than likely expressions of your true self. Though you may have learned quickly that to speak and act in a certain fashion would win others' approval, you understood innately that you were no ordinary being. There are many ways you can recapture the authenticity you once articulated so freely...read more>>>...

“Emptiness which is conceptually liable to be mistaken for sheer nothingness is in fact the reservoir of infinite possibilities.” ― D.T. Suzuki

Photographing The Aura

In the temporary use of language there is the word "Aura", but the meaning can be quite different. For many people, the Aura is only the radiance of human beings. For scientists, it is a concrete, existing energy field that surround living creatures. The Aura is formed by subtle color radiances which surround the body of a human being. These radiances can be perceived by a psychic. Each color signifies a certain vibration which has different meanings.

The Aura, which is connected with the activity of the chakra (Sanskrit for "energy wheel"), reflects the individual state of consciousness. In that case, the colors of the Aura give us information about the quality of consciousness, as well as one's emotions, thoughts, abilities and the vital energies of a person.

The history of Auras goes far back into the past. Natural tribes, the Christian Mystics of the Middle Ages, painters, and artists of all ages have shown the Aura in a radiant, shining ray of lights around human being, animal or plant. This information, which can be perceived by sensitive and psychic people, has been researched and proved scientifically in the last decades. Modern scientists measure the Aura as a electromagnetic field around living creatures....read more>>>....

"Sometimes silence paints the perfect picture"

Safe In Isolation

"There is obscurity in silence, there is concealment in a place nobody would consider to look"

.... many hours spent in prayer, in solitude. Taught the discipline the religious followers demand. After her journey to that holy place, her protection from harm was confirmed. Made to watch and partake in the highest rituals ... a requirement for what 'they' plan for her in the years that follow.

Her parents followed the trail to the holy city ... but could not get granted a release. Whisked away to an isolated place of the cloth. Out in the wilds in isolation to begin her service that is planned to last so many decades. Hidden away from the prying eyes ... forced into dedication by the firm laws of the silent sisters.

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Pied Currawong - Australia

Calcium channels, free radicals and the effects of EMF explained

S.O.T.T: When you expose cells to EMFs, there's increased intercellular calcium. You also get increases in calcium signaling, which is important as well, in terms of explaining the damage EMFs cause. For the past 25 years, the industry has claimed that non-ionizing radiation is harmless and that the only radiation worth worrying about is ionizing radiation. Pall's research unequivocally proves that this assumption is false.

"It's been very clear, going back all the way to 1971 and even before that, that this wasn't true. But we didn't know what the mechanism was. Now, we do. I think it's very important, because the industry's been trying to hoodwink everybody for decades. Now we know how it works. One of the other things that's very important about this is that there is a wide variety of different health impacts that have been reported. Now we can explain how [these problems arise]."..read more>>>...

Elaborate hoax? Alleged tomb raiders say they've found 20 3-fingered mummies in Peru - and saw live 'beings' too

Claims the creatures were seen by the "discoverers" of the so-called mummified remains of "three-fingered bodies" is the latest twist in a sensational story that has been branded an elaborate hoax by many, but has taken the internet by storm.

UK-based UFO investigators Steve Mera and Barry Fitzgerald revealed the new claim in a video documentary charting their mission to investigate the "alien" bodies in Peru.

They spoke to members of the Inkari Institute, an archaeological research team in Cusco, Peru, which was allegedly handed the bodies by blackmarket tomb raiders said to have found the tomb in a secret location in Nazca, Peru.

Mr Mera told Express.co.uk: "We were told that the bodies were discovered in a tomb in Nazca.

"Inside were two sarcophagi, one of which contained around 20 small bodies, all of which around two feet in length, some missing their heads which were later found throughout the interconnecting tunnels.

"There was even claims of discoverers seeing live entities fleeing down tunnels on arrival."

"What is important is not what you hear said, it's what you observe"

Image of the Month - Castlerigg, Cumbria

Image copyright Matthew James 2017

Castlerigg Stone Circle is situated close to Keswick in the English Lake District. The background to this fantastic circle of stones could not be more dramatic ... with Skiddaw, Helvellyn and Blencathra in that backdrop. The location is both dramatic and awe inspiring. The only sadness is that the circle is not complete, and many of the stones have either fallen down, or been pushed down .... however, the earth power is still very much in abundance ...

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Eaglehawk Persecuted King - copyright Matthew James 2016

Overcoming Self-Sabotage

Daily Om: Overcoming self-sabotage is one of the most exciting conversations you will ever have, because on the other side of it is the emotional freedom and depth of joy that you were born to have. And the process of breaking through denial, facing your fear, anger, and other difficult emotions, and making peace with your pain is going to lead - step by step - to an ending of the internal war with yourself so that you can step fully into the greatest expression of yourself. So let's begin...

Do you make a little progress toward your goals and objectives, only to backslide again into old, non-serving behaviors? Are you perplexed by how frequently you get off track and wonder, out of sheer exasperation, why? If you are not moving steadily in the direction of what you say you want, you can be certain that you are sabotaging yourself somewhere.

Whatever form it takes – whether unhealthy behaviors or limiting thought patterns – self-sabotage always diminishes the passion and energy we need to fulfill our dreams. Self-sabotage is the outer manifestation of our inner feelings of shame, anger and unworthiness. At the heart of the matter, we only create as much love, fulfillment, success and joy as we feel worthy of having...read more>>>...

Recommended Decks: Sacred Sites Oracle Cards

We recently got our hands on the Sacred Sites Oracle Cards by Barbara Meiklejohn- Free. First impression is that they look and feel fantastic. Being a huge 'fan' of world sacred sites, and someone who gains incredible inspirational energy from these ancient energy points, there is a great enthusiasm in the coming weeks/months/years to be working with these superb-looking oracle cards.

Giza, Stonehenge, Newgrange, Glastonbury, Sedona, Petra, Angkor Wat, Baalbek, Machu Picchu ... are just a few of the 53 sacred sites featured in these oracle cards. Each card is incredibly illustrated, and presents imagery for deep meditation and contemplation.

"Harness our earth's spiritual energy to heal your past, transform your present and shape your future" - Barbara Meiklejohn-Free

We will report back in the near future to let you know how we are getting on with these wonderful cards.

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Grey Squirrel

Squirrel Totem Animal

copyright Matthew James 2017

When the squirrel comes into our lives it is often a message for us to have more fun, and take life a little less seriously.

A visit from Squirrel could also indicate that you need lighten your load of things that are unnecessary. Things that you have gathered in the past and may be cluttering your life such as thoughts, worries, and stresses.

You are often resourceful and have a way of manifesting all the things you need in the present and for the future. You like to be prepared for all occasions and are ready to socialize at any given moment. People with squirrel energy are very good at balancing their lives with work and play.

Squirrel people tend to be a little erratic at times, often trying to do many things at once. Take the time to stop and listen to your inner self and focus on one thing at a time....read more>>>...