Forget the Pity-Party! Here's 6 Ways to Enjoy Valentine's Day (Coupled or Single)

I might get a virtual spanking from those who are single, but whatever, (maybe I like that).

I've been married for 4 years now, and we don't usually make a huge deal out of Valentine's Day, but we'll go out on a dinner date just to have a break from the kids. I've never had any "problems" with this holiday because I never viewed it as something ONLY couples could enjoy. When my sisters and I were young, our mom would make little goodie bags for us, made up of cookies, Hershey's kisses, and maybe a pencil from the dollar store that had hearts on it (or something like that). We would make our parents a card, and sometimes get them a small gift. When handing out Valentine's cards to kids at school, I always made sure to write an extra special note to my friends, to show them what they meant to me.

As I got older, I would hear friends, or even strangers complaining, and dreading the upcoming Valentine's Day.
"It's so stupid!"
"It's not even a real holiday"
"Makes me want to puke seeing all these couples!"

Wow, really? You don't have anyone in your life you love? Nobody in your life loves you? There has to be at least ONE person! I'm not a fan of pity-parties. I hope everyone finds love. I truly believe there is someone for everyone out there. I'm a fan of love. I love love.
Platonic love.
Unconditional love.
Family/Parental love.
Passionate love.
Lusty-love.

Whatever kind of love- I dig it.
What I don't jive with- "My life is so sad, I'll never find love. Screw love! Screw all those couples out there loving each other! Blah Blah Blah!"

You're right. With that attitude you'll never find love.
One thing I've learned- if you don't love yourself, how is anyone else supposed to love you? It's not easy- learning to love yourself. If you don't even like the person you are, how do you expect anyone else to love your true self? If love is hard to find, first look within. That's the best place to start.

Secondly, can we stop being so serious about Valentine's Day? Here's 6 ways to enjoy this day.

1. have a girls night, or boys night out. Get your single pals together and enjoy celebrating your friendships. Show them how much they mean to you.

2. Go to a movie with a family member, friend, or your sweetie.

3. Invite the neighbours over for coffee/tea, and bake some cookies

4. Do something fun with the kids. A kid-parent "date"(good old quality time!)

5. Treat yourself! Head out to the spa. Order in your favourite food and binge watch all your favourite movies! (Treat yo'self!) (You could totally do this if you're coupled too.)

6. Buy coffee for a random stranger. Give a stranger a compliment. Making others feel good, makes you feel good too! Spread the love!

"Roses are red.

Violets are blue.

Get out of bed, 

and find something to do."

Like get a tarot reading! "flowers and chocolates are nice, but tarot readings have more spice!"

(Okay, I'll stop the poetry).

Get your special someone a Gift Certificate for a tarot reading of their choice, or treat yo'self to one!
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Cancer Full Moon on Christmas

2015 has been an interesting year, and we (almost) end it with a full moon on Christmas day (exciting!). I'm pretty stoked because the full moon will be in Cancer, my sister sign to Pisces (I have a BFF that's a Cancer!)

Full moon's are about making things happen, or, new beginnings. Signing the contract at work, finally buying that special something online you've been wanting, getting your certification in the mail. With the full moon in Cancer, there is a strong focus on close family/friends, and the home. You may finally decide what colour to paint the living room, order that new couch, or make that long awaited phone call to your mother, that you should have made months ago! Feeling warm and fuzzy with those we love could bring some very meaningful, or sentimental conversation to the Christmas table. On the flip side, you may want more solitude, and just staying at home cozied-up on the couch with your favourite Christmas movie, and hot chocolate, may just be what the doctor ordered.

The sun is in Capricorn which could bring some confusion to those sensitive water signs. Capricorn is career, the public eye, structure, and rules, which doesn't blend well with Cancer. Finding a balance between career and home life will be challenging, but very very necessary this holiday season!
Uranus in Aries could make this a very potent week for success, and manifesting that success! If you have big dreams around home/family life, and/or work life, now is the time to create that vision board, write an affirmation in your journal, and take the steps toward fulfilling those desires!

This Week- The Lovers

This weeks draw is: The Lovers

*cue the Barry White*
ooh yaa......

The Lovers is a lovely card to have this week! This card is ruled by the mutable air sign Gemini which is very much about duality. We have two naked, vulnerable figures being blessed by an angel. The woman looks to the angel while the man looks to the woman. In the background a tall mountain stands between them. 6 is a number of marriage, and awareness of spirit and matter emerging.
Ultimately this card is about love. But, love takes many forms. It can mean marriage, or blossoming partnership. But it can also be talking about the love we have for ourselves. Loving the feminine and masculine energy within ourselves, and also the light and dark aspects of ourselves.
It can also mean love (in general) is a big part of your life right now. However the mountain between them can mean a challenge. A challenge overcome can lead to enlightenment though.
Talking about duality again- the lovers is about making wise choices. Is your judgement being clouded by love? Are you being tempted? Love can be a beautiful, wonderful thing, but it can also make us do crazy things, and it's important to keep your wits about you.

This week, invite more love into your life, and self love too! Don't forget about yourself okay?

This weeks Affirmation: "I am love!"

Are you feeling stuck in your love life? I have just the READING for that!

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Weekly Draw - *The Star*

This week we have, The Star. I’ve included both the Rider Waite, and Thoth versions because I love them both!

When I see this card, I always think of my sister. She’s an Aquarius, and that’s the sign that rules this card. My sister has always had lots of friends, very friendly, and likeable. I guess you could say she’s a “star”. She’ll deny it. But it’s true.

The woman in this card is nude, which to me represents vulnerability, but also being open. She’s not ashamed of her nudity; she’s just doin’ her thang! She’s connected with the world around her, in both a practical, and slightly magical way. One foot is on land, the other on top of the water. That’s a bit peculiar isn’t it? Water is our emotions, our subconscious, and in this case- it’s supporting her. She’s also pouring water into this magical pond which tells me, She nurtures her emotional side. There’s a balance of give and take.

The Stars around her signify love, hope, and peace. I get really into the symbols here so bear with me!.....

We have 7, white stars. (truth, peace, the 7 chakras.)

One yellow star (confidence, intellect, light, happiness)

For me this is a very healing card, but more so to do with the collective unconscious. Or, world peace. Aquarius is revolutionary, innovative, and future-oriented. They bring new ideas to the table. They are the ones that question societal structures, and rules.

This card brings great inspiration, hope, and regeneration. It’s a wonderful energy to embody, and can simply mean, “shine like the wonderful star you are!”

Affirmation: “I open my heart, and have faith and trust in the future. I release all fears and doubts!”