Disclosure: I have used hypnosis for most of my life and have been deeply involved in the study and practice of hypnosis for well over a decade. I have earned certification as a clinical hypnotherapist, certification as an instructor of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and certification in several specialties. It's Back…In a New Way When people get interested in learning hypnosis, their focus is frequently on the induction, moving from non-hypnosis to hypnosis. Usually, the first style of induction learned is the progressive relaxation (or progressive muscle relaxation) induction. It's the "relax your feet, relax your ankles, relax your calves, relax your thighs" etc. induction. It takes a

On the second day of December, Tarot gave to me: The 2 of Swords from the Legacy of the Divine Tarot by Ciro Marchetti A quiet moment, the calm before the storm, the moment before a decision is made...very dramatic. This may be the moment before you decide what gift to give a loved one, what invitations to accept, or how to allocate your charitable giving. Some decisions are harder than others, the pros and cons being close to even. For these, you quiet your reasoning mind and still your emotions...your clarity will come from some other source, perhaps.

Instead of twice weekly posts this month, I'll be doing a count-down to December 25. Those who celebrate Yule can stop on the 21 and those who celebrate Christmas or both, keep going. On the first day of December, Tarot gave to me...the 3 of Pentacles from the Robin Wood Tarot. December is here! Where has the time gone? I better get serious about all those gifts, cookies, and decorations I planned on making. Read more about the Robin Wood Tarot HERE.

I’ve noticed I’ve spent a lot of energy focusing on the dark dreariness of this month. But why? Lighten up, I tell myself. And what better way than to explore the glittery, glamorous side of life? I think I’ll dive into Tarot Diva and come up with some inspiration for a Midwinter Girls’ Day Tarot Party. I challenge you to do the same!